2009 Bowman Draft Picks Football
The "Home of the Rookie Card" is back with it much anticipated Bowman Draft Picks set, showcasing 2009's hottest rookies. From Matthew Stafford to Mark Sanchez, Draft Picks has collectors flocking to pick up their favorite rookie's newest release.
Set Features:
Each box includes 24 packs of 10 cards. Each set is comprised od 220 cards. Each box contains 1 autographed rookie card and 1 autographed patch card. Other set parallels and inserts include:
Base Parallels
· Red Bordered Parallel Inserted 1 per pack.
· White Bordered Parallel
· Blue Bordered Parallel
· Bronze Bordered Parallel
· Silver Bordered Parallel
· Gold Bordered Parallel
· Platinum Bordered Parallel
Rookie Autographs
Autograph parallels
· Bronze Bordered Parallel Sequentially Numbered to 99.
· Silver Bordered Parallel Sequentially Numbered to 50.
· Gold Bordered Parallel (Sequentially Numbered to 10.
· Platinum Bordered Parallel Sequentially Numbered to 1.
Rookie Autographed Patches
· College Letter Autographed Patches
· College Logo Autographed Patches
Inserts
· Superlatives (10 Subjects) 2008 College Award Winners. 1:8
· All Star Alumni (10 Subjects) Veteran and Retired NFL players in college uniforms. 1:8
· All Star Alumni Combo (10 Cards) 1:12
· ’09 All Stars (20 Subjects) from the ’09 Rookie Class. 1:6
· ’09 All Stars Combo (10 Cards) from the ’09 Rookie Class. 1:12
· Rivals (10 Cards) Features two players from rival schools. 1:12
Insert parallels
· Bronze Bordered Parallel (110 subjects) Sequentially Numbered to 99.
· Silver Bordered Parallel (110 subjects) Sequentially Numbered to 50.
· Gold Bordered Parallel (110 subjects) Sequentially Numbered to 10.
· Platinum Bordered Parallel (110 subjects) Sequentially Numbered to 1
Here's what was included in the 2009 Bowman Draft Picks Football Break:
The base set is a glossy black background with an action shot of each player with the players team at the top and name along the bottom with the Bowman logo. Each card features a futuristic brown design wrapped around the player's photo. Players who switched teams prior to release date are also featured in their new team's uniform. We also pulled the 1 per pack red parallel which features a red background instead of the black as well as a Phillip Rivers white parallel and a Marshawn Lynch bronze parallel.
Rookie Cards & Parallels:
The rookie cards follow the set design, with the the Topps rookie icon depicted on the front and a green wrap instead of brown. The rookies we pulled from this set include: Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Mark Sanchez, Chris Wells, among others. We also pulled 8 rookie red parallels including B.J. Raji, Ramses Barden, and Hunter Cantwell.
The inserts sets in this product are very sharp looking. We pulled at least one of each of them inserts sets depict 2009 rookies as well as some veterans in a flashback to their college years. Each inserts features a different design to designate which insert is which with ease.
Autographs:
The autographs we pulled in this box were the Jeremy Childs rookie autograph as well as the Jeremy Childs college letter "S" auto patch. Childs is a free agent WR who was signed by the San Diego Chargers. The rookie autographs are designed like the base rookie card and feature the players autograph on card, which is a plus. The college letter auto is also a great looking insert set. The card has a letter designed are the player's nameplate and feature the autograph on the letter.
Final Thoughts on 2009 Bowman Draft Picks Football:
Topps once again comes through for set, player, and team collectors. Bowman has always been one of my favorite products each year because as a team collector, I like to pick up rookies of some of my team's lesser known rookies. I was a little disappointed that both autos were of the same player, but if it was a Matthew Stafford or the likes, I wouldn't have been. All in all, Topps put out a nice looking set with many parallels for collectors to chase after. Bowman Draft Picks is a product I will purchase more of in the future.
Here's how I would rate this product:
- Value = 4
- Innovation = 4
- Fun and Experience = 5
- Rebuy Value = 4
I rate this product a "B" for Topps!
I would like to thank Topps along with Trader Retreat for giving me the chance to review this new product.
NPN Information
NPN 2009 Bowman Draft Picks Football
P.O. Box 2008
Duryea, PA 18642
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Great Review, Is this a hobby box, because I had different information on the NPN address, instead of P.O. Box 2008, I had P.O. Box 2220? ?????? Any help would be appreciated!
