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dbacksfan4life
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Kinda like it.
BBCgalaxee
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It's coming out before this years bowman chrome I heard.
Well we know Bryant isn't in bdp, wonder if that means appel has an auto in bdp.
Usually the first pick is saved for bow.
But they are really nice looking.
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Well we know Bryant isn't in bdp, wonder if that means appel has an auto in bdp.
Usually the first pick is saved for bow.
But they are really nice looking.
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History indicates the top DPs are saved for Bowman, so Bryant is no surprise, and I'm betting Appel will be there as well.
However, I'm also thinking Bryant's AFLAC insert, first produced four years ago, will be in this year's Draft as an auto.
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buck724
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I think it looks sharp! I like the 1st logo
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Here's the info, courtesy of Cardboard Connection:
2014 Bowman Baseball marks the 25th anniversary of Topps reviving its one-time competitor. When they did, Topps rebranded it as a product focused largely on rookies and prospects. For the most part, 2014 Bowman Baseball sticks with the same formula it has used for several years now. It's the same formula that has made it one of the hobby's top-selling products as well. Baseball's youth get the primary spotlight (would you want it any other way) with a variety of prospect inserts, autographs, Chrome cards, Refractors and more.
The 2014 Bowman Baseball base set holds fast with a 220-card checklist that includes both rookies who debuted late in 2013 and key veterans. State and Home Town versions return, using a flag on the card to show where they're from. The number of base Bowman colors parallels explode with nine different parallels: Blue (#/500), Orange (#/250), Green (#/150), Yellow (#/99), Silver (#/75), Gold (#/50), Black (#/25), Purple (#/10), and Red (1/1). If that wasn't enough, there are Printing Plates as well.
Bowman Chrome Autographed Rookie Cards are hobby exclusives. These inserts have eight levels of numbered Refractor parallels. Print runs range from 500 down to 1/1 Superfractors.
The 110 base Bowman Prospect cards aren't so daunting on the parallel front. The have Blue (#/500), Orange (#/250), Red (1/1) and Printing Plate versions to go with the regular cards.
Always one of the main draws of the product, Bowman Chrome Prospects showcase baseball's rising stars. The Refractor rainbow returns, challenging player collectors and prospectors. Parallels include basic Refractors (#/500), Blue Refractors (#/250), Black Refractors (#/99), Green Refractors (#/75), Gold Refractors (#/50), Orange Refractors (#/25), Red Refractors (#/5), Printing Plates and Superfractors (1/1).
2014 Bowman Baseball hobby boxes guarantee one autograph. The majority are Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs, which are seen as the top cards for debuting signers -- even more so than most official rookie cards. They have the same basic Refractor structure as regular Bowman Chrome Prospect cards save for a couple of changes. Autographed Blue Refractors are numbered to 150. Collectors can also find Purple Prospect Autographs. Numbered to 10, they are exclusive to jumbo boxes.
In case all these parallels weren't enough, base and Prospect cards also have Silver Ice parallels that fall one per hobby box and two per jumbo box. Besides basic versions, there are also Red Ice (#/25), Autographed Red Ice (#/25), Purple Ice (#/10), Autographed Purple Ice (#/10) and White Ice (1/1) versions.
But wait, there's more! Hobby boxes have randomly inserted Blue Wave Refractor and Black Wave Refractor Hot Packs. The special Blue Wave packs also have random Red Wave Chrome Refractors (#/25) and Blue Wave Chrome Refractor Prospect Autographs (#/50). Black Wave hot packs also have Silver Wave Chrome Refractors (#/25) and Black Wave Chrome Prospect Autographs (#/50).
In honor of Bowman 2.0's 25th anniversary, every 2014 Bowman-brand release includes a selection of 1989 Bowman Is Back Silver Diamond Refractors. These use the 1989 Bowman Baseball design as its inspiration, only with new players and a lot more shine. Besides basic versions, hobby and jumbo packs have Black Refractor Autographs (#/25). Exclusive to hobby boxes are 1989 Bowman Buyback Autographs (#/5).
The Lucky Redemption Program returns with five cards. These are mystery redemptions that will be announced as the set releases and new players debut.
Other returning components in 2014 Bowman Baseball include AFLAC Perfect Game and Under Armour All-American Game Autographs, Bowman Black Autographs (#/25, Violet parallels #/10), Social Media Autographs (#/10), Dual Franchise Autograph Refractors (#/25) and Bowman's Top 100 Prospects inserts. Top 100 parallels include Die-Cut Refractors (#/99), Autographed Die-Cut X-Fractors (#/24) and Autographed Die-Cut Atomic Refractors (1/1).
Chrome Refractor Minis are back for a second season. This set includes five top prospects from each organization. And what would Chrome be without Refractors? Mini cards have seven levels of Refractor parallels. Chrome Refractor Autograph Mini Cards come with three parallels of their own.
The only memorabilia cards in 2014 Bowman Baseball are All-Star Futures Game Relics. Numbered to 25, these cards have jersey swatches from the annual event.
Limited to five copies across the entire product run is an Ultimate Prospect Autograph Book Card that has signatures from 25 top prospects.
Random 2014 Bowman Baseball boxes come with added goodies. Oversized 1989 Bowman Autographs are numbered to 20. The jumbo theme continues with Oversized Silver Ice cards numbered to 99. These have Red (#/10), White (1/1) and Purple Autographed (#/25) parallels.
The Bowman Golden Debut Contract program returns. Those who find a contract in their box get an autographed ball from a top baseball prospect. They also have a chance to appear on a 2015 Bowman Baseball card.
Estimated Release Date: 4/30/14
Product Configuration: Hobby Box - 24 packs per box, 10 cards per pack; Jumbo Box - 12 packs per box, 32 cards per pack
Price Point: Low-End Baseball Card
Target Audience: Prospectors, Set Builders, Autograph Collectors, Rookie Card Collectors
2014 Bowman Baseball Hobby Box Break
1 Autograph
1 Silver Ice Parallel
48 Bowman Chrome Prospect Cards
48 Bowman Prospect Cards
240 Total Cards
2014 Bowman Baseball Jumbo Box Break
12 Bowman's Best Inserts
72 Bowman Chrome Prospect Cards
96 Bowman Prospect Cards
384 Total Cards
2014 Bowman Baseball Checklist, Set Info, Boxes, Reviews, More
2014 Bowman Baseball marks the 25th anniversary of Topps reviving its one-time competitor. When they did, Topps rebranded it as a product focused largely on rookies and prospects. For the most part, 2014 Bowman Baseball sticks with the same formula it has used for several years now. It's the same formula that has made it one of the hobby's top-selling products as well. Baseball's youth get the primary spotlight (would you want it any other way) with a variety of prospect inserts, autographs, Chrome cards, Refractors and more.
The 2014 Bowman Baseball base set holds fast with a 220-card checklist that includes both rookies who debuted late in 2013 and key veterans. State and Home Town versions return, using a flag on the card to show where they're from. The number of base Bowman colors parallels explode with nine different parallels: Blue (#/500), Orange (#/250), Green (#/150), Yellow (#/99), Silver (#/75), Gold (#/50), Black (#/25), Purple (#/10), and Red (1/1). If that wasn't enough, there are Printing Plates as well.
Bowman Chrome Autographed Rookie Cards are hobby exclusives. These inserts have eight levels of numbered Refractor parallels. Print runs range from 500 down to 1/1 Superfractors.
The 110 base Bowman Prospect cards aren't so daunting on the parallel front. The have Blue (#/500), Orange (#/250), Red (1/1) and Printing Plate versions to go with the regular cards.
Always one of the main draws of the product, Bowman Chrome Prospects showcase baseball's rising stars. The Refractor rainbow returns, challenging player collectors and prospectors. Parallels include basic Refractors (#/500), Blue Refractors (#/250), Black Refractors (#/99), Green Refractors (#/75), Gold Refractors (#/50), Orange Refractors (#/25), Red Refractors (#/5), Printing Plates and Superfractors (1/1).
2014 Bowman Baseball hobby boxes guarantee one autograph. The majority are Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs, which are seen as the top cards for debuting signers -- even more so than most official rookie cards. They have the same basic Refractor structure as regular Bowman Chrome Prospect cards save for a couple of changes. Autographed Blue Refractors are numbered to 150. Collectors can also find Purple Prospect Autographs. Numbered to 10, they are exclusive to jumbo boxes.
In case all these parallels weren't enough, base and Prospect cards also have Silver Ice parallels that fall one per hobby box and two per jumbo box. Besides basic versions, there are also Red Ice (#/25), Autographed Red Ice (#/25), Purple Ice (#/10), Autographed Purple Ice (#/10) and White Ice (1/1) versions.
But wait, there's more! Hobby boxes have randomly inserted Blue Wave Refractor and Black Wave Refractor Hot Packs. The special Blue Wave packs also have random Red Wave Chrome Refractors (#/25) and Blue Wave Chrome Refractor Prospect Autographs (#/50). Black Wave hot packs also have Silver Wave Chrome Refractors (#/25) and Black Wave Chrome Prospect Autographs (#/50).
In honor of Bowman 2.0's 25th anniversary, every 2014 Bowman-brand release includes a selection of 1989 Bowman Is Back Silver Diamond Refractors. These use the 1989 Bowman Baseball design as its inspiration, only with new players and a lot more shine. Besides basic versions, hobby and jumbo packs have Black Refractor Autographs (#/25). Exclusive to hobby boxes are 1989 Bowman Buyback Autographs (#/5).
The Lucky Redemption Program returns with five cards. These are mystery redemptions that will be announced as the set releases and new players debut.
Other returning components in 2014 Bowman Baseball include AFLAC Perfect Game and Under Armour All-American Game Autographs, Bowman Black Autographs (#/25, Violet parallels #/10), Social Media Autographs (#/10), Dual Franchise Autograph Refractors (#/25) and Bowman's Top 100 Prospects inserts. Top 100 parallels include Die-Cut Refractors (#/99), Autographed Die-Cut X-Fractors (#/24) and Autographed Die-Cut Atomic Refractors (1/1).
Chrome Refractor Minis are back for a second season. This set includes five top prospects from each organization. And what would Chrome be without Refractors? Mini cards have seven levels of Refractor parallels. Chrome Refractor Autograph Mini Cards come with three parallels of their own.
The only memorabilia cards in 2014 Bowman Baseball are All-Star Futures Game Relics. Numbered to 25, these cards have jersey swatches from the annual event.
Limited to five copies across the entire product run is an Ultimate Prospect Autograph Book Card that has signatures from 25 top prospects.
Random 2014 Bowman Baseball boxes come with added goodies. Oversized 1989 Bowman Autographs are numbered to 20. The jumbo theme continues with Oversized Silver Ice cards numbered to 99. These have Red (#/10), White (1/1) and Purple Autographed (#/25) parallels.
The Bowman Golden Debut Contract program returns. Those who find a contract in their box get an autographed ball from a top baseball prospect. They also have a chance to appear on a 2015 Bowman Baseball card.
Estimated Release Date: 4/30/14
Product Configuration: Hobby Box - 24 packs per box, 10 cards per pack; Jumbo Box - 12 packs per box, 32 cards per pack
Price Point: Low-End Baseball Card
Target Audience: Prospectors, Set Builders, Autograph Collectors, Rookie Card Collectors
2014 Bowman Baseball Hobby Box Break
1 Autograph
1 Silver Ice Parallel
48 Bowman Chrome Prospect Cards
48 Bowman Prospect Cards
240 Total Cards
2014 Bowman Baseball Jumbo Box Break
12 Bowman's Best Inserts
72 Bowman Chrome Prospect Cards
96 Bowman Prospect Cards
384 Total Cards
2014 Bowman Baseball Checklist, Set Info, Boxes, Reviews, More
Let's hope Franco does not have a "First" logo b/c he will be in BC!
BBCgalaxee
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Info looks good but still should be two autos per hobby box.
I do love the blue wave hot box idea.
Good riddance to wrapper redemptions!
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I do love the blue wave hot box idea.
Good riddance to wrapper redemptions!
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Parallels include basic Refractors (#/500), Blue Refractors (#/250), Black Refractors (#/99), Green Refractors (#/75), Gold Refractors (#/50), Orange Refractors (#/25), Red Refractors (#/5), Printing Plates and Superfractors (1/1).
With so many parallels at /99 and lower... it just kills the value of the Blue Refractors.
With so many parallels at /99 and lower... it just kills the value of the Blue Refractors.
A little too much border for my tastes, but design is almost irrelevant when it comes to Bowman. I like the return of the 1st Bowman Card designation, which makes even more sense with Topps holding the sole MLB license. The 1989 design cards are pretty cool too. Hopefully they throw in autographs from members of the 1989 rookie class (Griffey, Randy Johnson, Smoltz, Sheffield, Schilling; etc.)
Topps obviously heard the cries of a lack of color from this year. I guess to "fix" that issue they added and added and added, then added some more. Not a fan.
Blue (#/500), Orange (#/250), Green (#/150), Yellow (#/99), Silver (#/75), Gold (#/50), Black (#/25), Purple (#/10), and Red (1/1)
Refractors (#/500), Blue Refractors (#/250), Black Refractors (#/99), Green Refractors (#/75), Gold Refractors (#/50), Orange Refractors (#/25), Red Refractors (#/5), Printing Plates and Superfractors (1/1)
Seems a little excessive to me.
Blue (#/500), Orange (#/250), Green (#/150), Yellow (#/99), Silver (#/75), Gold (#/50), Black (#/25), Purple (#/10), and Red (1/1)
Refractors (#/500), Blue Refractors (#/250), Black Refractors (#/99), Green Refractors (#/75), Gold Refractors (#/50), Orange Refractors (#/25), Red Refractors (#/5), Printing Plates and Superfractors (1/1)
Seems a little excessive to me.
I share your sentiment. On the positive side it should make collecting my favorite refractor a little cheaper.
Roy G. Biv will certainly approve of the new parallels.
EDGARMARTINEZcollector
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Cards look great. Far too many parallels IMO though...dilutes and kills the value.
That being said, I love the look and will be busting some when it releases!
That being said, I love the look and will be busting some when it releases!
ChasHawk
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Enough XXXXing border on these?
And I think if they try really hard, they could squeeze in a few more parallels.
This product had become a parody of itself.
And I think if they try really hard, they could squeeze in a few more parallels.
This product had become a parody of itself.
D-Lite
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Yeah, I don't like the borders either. I thought this year was trending the wrong way and this just gets worse on that. A nice simple design would be wonderful. Think how simple '84 Donruss was and people loved it.
I do like the 25th anniversary stuff and I agree, would be great if they include autos of that class.
Of course the idea of this being the "25th anniversary" of Bowman is hilarious.
I do like the 25th anniversary stuff and I agree, would be great if they include autos of that class.
Of course the idea of this being the "25th anniversary" of Bowman is hilarious.
matfanofold
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I agree with the border, horrible design. Clearly photography is not a top priority for them since they are allowing so little space for one.
