Thoughts on Panini's USA Champions release?

blanning71 · Jun 2, 2013

I really enjoyed watching this product getting opened the other night and just wanted to know what everyone else thinks? Its got a little bit of everything. From former Team USA Collegiate stars to the WBC teams, its got a little bit for everyone. The inserts are pretty darn cool too. Whats your take on this latest release from Panini?

BBCgalaxee · Jun 2, 2013

Much needed product delivering 3 autos AND 3 gu per box at well well under $100!

Awesome Certified inserts, especially the mirrors.

Or you can buy a box of Archives & get two retired common autos at a much higher price tag.

No thanks, sign me up for more usa champions.

Ty Hope · Jun 2, 2013

Panini = another company on my ****list until I get my redemptions I'm owed...

blanning71 · Jun 2, 2013

BBCgalaxee said:
Much needed product delivering 3 autos AND 3 gu per box at well well under $100!

Awesome Certified inserts, especially the mirrors.

Or you can buy a box of Archives & get two retired common autos at a much higher price tag.

No thanks, sign me up for more usa champions.

I have to agree with your assessment. Most of the boxes I saw opened had two Stars and Stripes autos, one Certified auto, and three game used cards. I didn't see any patches but I did see an Adam Frazier Mirror Gold auto /10, a Griffey, Jr. auto, Lasorda auto, Robin Ventura auto, and a Mark McGwire certified gold diecut #'d 1/25. I really was pleased that it was a sub $100 release. The bigger hits are a stretch but hey, they can be had if you get a little lucky!

GriffeyJr · Jun 2, 2013

Sticker autos, no team logos.

Panini in my book is garbage.

DeliciousBacon · Jun 2, 2013

I like it a lot. Since it was announced, I've been looking for a checklist, hoping for some new Troy Glaus cards to chase. Ended up buying a box, and was very happy with the set itself, and the box I busted. I'm really happy to have new cards of guys like Glaus, Nomar, Terry Francona, Ben Sheets, and Jason Varitek to chase, and the box I busted had was full of good stuff. One of my autos was a redemption, a Nick Delmonico Stars & Stripes auto, but I can't really complain about anything. I may buy another box.

blanning71 · Jun 2, 2013

GriffeyJr said:
Sticker autos, no team logos.

Panini in my book is garbage.

You have to remember that they DO have logos in this product as it is Team USA which I LOVE. I don't really like the stickers but oh well. I have seen much worse. l

DeliciousBacon · Jun 2, 2013

GriffeyJr said:
Sticker autos, no team logos.

Panini in my book is garbage.

These all have the appropriate team logos for this set, since Panini does have the Team USA license. Sticker autos, yes, but the main complaint about Panini is invalid for this product.

kerryfan5 · Jun 2, 2013

I may do a case of this product looks good.

bear0555 · Jun 2, 2013

It's similar to the Panini USA team sets where it gets busted in small quantities and singles are tough to come by. The ROI for busting the team sets is amazing, and I anticipate this product to be similar.

notjomommasclint · Jun 2, 2013

It's nice to see some new nomars popping up. I think the die cuts are a bit blah but the rest seems gravy!

blanning71 · Jun 2, 2013

I think I have a diecut Certified Red Nomar around here somewhere.....

DeliciousBacon · Jun 2, 2013

Here's my box break:

Champions SPs: DJ Peterson/Chris Cullen/Parker Kelly/Dominic Taccolini/Austin Cousino/Ryne Stanek
Champions Red /499: Marco Gonzalez
Champions Blue /299: Jose Trevino
Legends Die Cut /699: Matt Purke
Legends Red Die Cut /299: Roger Clemens
Pride: Troy Glaus/Robin Ventura/Isaak Gutierrez
USA Baseball Champions Highlights: Ben Sheets/Rod Dedeaux
Game Gear: Marcus Stroman Jsy/Kris Bryant Bat/Carlos Rodon Patch /99
Stars & Stripes Autos: Kyle Winkler /700//Matt Lipka/973//Nick Delmonico redemption

blanning71 · Jun 2, 2013

Nice Rodon! I would love to score one of those as he plays for NC State and I like to get stuff of my home state guys! Congrats on that pull!

notjomommasclint · Jun 2, 2013

Blanning.. If you ever find it and want to part with it Ill be your huckleberry..

Just Let me know what you're collecting these days!

goldenegg1 · Jun 3, 2013

I like it a lot.
I bought a box and I'm short a couple cards for the set. When I first opened it I didn't think I hit anything good until I listed the Kris Bryant auto I pulled. I'm pretty happy with that.

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