Let me join in at what is sure to be a flood of Gypsy Queen posts in the blogosphere. Gypsy Queen was by far my favorite set last year, and from what I saw with my purchases today, will also be in 2012. I've been on the lookout for it the past few days and snagged a few rack packs today when I saw them available:
First, the base:
Again, there is a nice mix of vintage and modern day stars. The Dwight Gooden card is fantastic.
Then the minis, inserted one per pack. I didn't really go after these last year, but probably will this year. They have all kinds of different backs, but I don't find that in the least bit interesting so I didn't scan them.
Here were the inserts I pulled. Once again, these look awesome to me. The Kinsler Sliding Stars card may be my favorite card of 2012 so far.
I'm very tempted to make a run at completing the bronze paper parallel set. At 300 cards, that's pretty daunting though.
How about a run of Yankee Legends? Half of my bronze paper inserts were Yankee greats. Not complaining about that at all, but I still couldn't help but think:. "No more Yankee my Wankee, the Doon need food!"
Finally, my only hit, but it was a nice one. Love the gray flannel on this Steve Carlton relic.
So there was my first taste of Gypsy Queen. I may do something I haven't done in a while, and purchase a hobby box. This is a great set!
3 comments:
I wasn't as high on GQ as everyone else seemed to be last year, but I'm definitely loving the looks of the set this year. I'll hopefully be picking up a few packs (maybe a blaster) this weekend.
I love the "Sliding Stars" inserts as well, those seem to be a general consensus around the blogosphere thus far.
Happen to be looking for any more GQ? If so I'm going to be giving a bunch away starting on Saturday. They'll be under the Take My Cards section of Crackin' Wax if you are interested. Thanks!
Nice hit on the Carlton, I like the grey swatch. If that Lincecum mini is for trade drop me a line and hopefully we can work something out.
Thanks, Adam
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