What's your favorite modern day release?

Floridacardguy · 08-22-2025, 07:54 AM

Just wondering what everyone's favorite modern day releases are?

I am guessing Contenders, Prizm etc will top the list.

I like both, but also like National Treasures and Obsidian a lot. Also Impeccable

jcp2 · 08-22-2025, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Floridacardguy

Just wondering what everyone's favorite modern day releases are?

I am guessing Contenders, Prizm etc will top the list.

I like both, but also like National Treasures and Obsidian a lot. Also Impeccable

I am old school, i love Donruss but really love the optic. I would love for tops to lease it for football. That is mostly all i buy retail. Maybe some mosaic time to time.

Slette · 08-22-2025, 08:35 AM

I like Elite, especially since they have started doing the throwback die-cut inserts. I will likely be the only person to say this, but I also like Score as well. Both have rookies in college uniforms, which is the primary focus of my PC, and I just appreciate the clean, simple understated feel of them.

Fenway55 · 08-22-2025, 09:41 AM

I used to be a huge fan of Elite, but they have gone downhill the past few years. Ditto Prizm (especially at their price point).

Dollar for dollar, I have found Score gives great autos. But ultimately I am a loyal member of the Brotherhood of BUC - especially BUC Sapphire.

hairysasquatch · 08-22-2025, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Fenway55

I used to be a huge fan of Elite, but they have gone downhill the past few years. Ditto Prizm (especially at their price point).

Dollar for dollar, I have found Score gives great autos. But ultimately I am a loyal member of the Brotherhood of BUC - especially BUC Sapphire.

BUC Brotherhood

Siberian13 · 08-22-2025, 11:29 AM

Optic because they remind me of Topps chrome and you can get on card autos.

majestik101 · 08-22-2025, 12:03 PM

2024 Wild Card Dino-Might football

I mean, gaze upon its majesty, and tell me, who WOULDN'T want to open cases of it

IpcSteveYoung · 08-22-2025, 12:10 PM

2023 Pro Set Metal

Jeter1020 · 08-22-2025, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Optic because they remind me of Topps chrome and you can get on card autos.

Optic too because I like the autos

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yoyosh · 08-22-2025, 12:43 PM

Rookies & Stars is the best value product of the past several years

49erRCCollector · 08-22-2025, 12:58 PM

Obsidian. The cards are really clean and beautiful in-hand. I like the simple layout, simple design.

Siberian13 · 08-22-2025, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

Obsidian. The cards are really clean and beautiful in-hand. I like the simple layout, simple design.

Yeah I got my first two cards and I agree they are solid. Don’t think there’s a base rookie set with parallels though right? I like the Vick/Penix inserts for 2024.

Floridacardguy · 08-22-2025, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jcp2

I am old school, i love Donruss but really love the optic. I would love for tops to lease it for football. That is mostly all i buy retail. Maybe some mosaic time to time.

Optic has some nice parallels and a good clean looking card

Floridacardguy · 08-22-2025, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Slette

I like Elite, especially since they have started doing the throwback die-cut inserts. I will likely be the only person to say this, but I also like Score as well. Both have rookies in college uniforms, which is the primary focus of my PC, and I just appreciate the clean, simple understated feel of them.

I think Elite is under appreciated

Floridacardguy · 08-22-2025, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

2024 Wild Card Dino-Might football

I mean, gaze upon its majesty, and tell me, who WOULDN'T want to open cases of it

If you work in a dinosaur wing at the local museum, these cards must be all the rage

FromNBAtoNFL · 08-22-2025, 02:28 PM

I almost bought a case of those dinosaur cards, it is so strange and different.

Mr. Blowout will you drop the price down under $1000? I'll order it from you.

49erRCCollector · 08-22-2025, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Yeah I got my first two cards and I agree they are solid. Don’t think there’s a base rookie set with parallels though right? I like the Vick/Penix inserts for 2024.

I feel like Panini changed the configuration this year but the Rcs from Years past I thought were really nice, same with the parallels.

livfreely · 08-22-2025, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

Obsidian. The cards are really clean and beautiful in-hand. I like the simple layout, simple design.

This!

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majestik101 · 08-22-2025, 04:31 PM

I echo the Obsidian love

Big fan of my "Color Match" Obsidian Electric Etch Red /5

imb4 · 08-22-2025, 05:03 PM

Impeccable and Obsidian are great for singles. I don't buy any packs nowadays.

Seahawks fan · 08-22-2025, 10:54 PM

It was Select before they started making retail to water it down. Impeccable and One are probably the only releases I like the look of consistently but I wouldn't buy a box even if they were 1/3 the price.

patchgenie · 08-23-2025, 09:44 AM

I can only afford prizm draft picks, so that one. I did pull an arch silver auto and a Marvin Harrison jr tOSU on campus.

Siberian13 · 08-23-2025, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

I feel like Panini changed the configuration this year but the Rcs from Years past I thought were really nice, same with the parallels.

Yeah I wanted base and parallels but it was only autos, inserts and jersey cards. So I went with the Vick/Penix red /75 to start. Looks very nice

Archangel1775 · 08-26-2025, 09:04 AM

Cosmic Chrome

Scottish Punk · 08-26-2025, 09:39 AM

For me, I much prefer actual photos on the cards. So something like Donruss/Optic. The stuff like Contenders, Elite, Obsidian, Mosiac, Certified, Select. These all just have the player super imposed with a bunch of design elements and colors in the background. It all just makes your eyes bleed. Those and I can do away with all the cartoon, color blast stuff that seems to be the rage now.

I am ok with the super imposed image if you are doing cards with patches. You want the patch and autos to lead the design on those cards.

08-22-2025, 07:54 AM	#1
Floridacardguy Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 8,160	What's your favorite modern day release? Just wondering what everyone's favorite modern day releases are? I am guessing Contenders, Prizm etc will top the list. I like both, but also like National Treasures and Obsidian a lot. Also Impeccable

08-22-2025, 08:35 AM	#3
Slette Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 3,222	I like Elite, especially since they have started doing the throwback die-cut inserts. I will likely be the only person to say this, but I also like Score as well. Both have rookies in college uniforms, which is the primary focus of my PC, and I just appreciate the clean, simple understated feel of them. __________________ Always buying 2006 Donruss Elite Chad Greenway and Abdul Hodges.

08-22-2025, 11:29 AM	#6
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 76,350 shiller13	Optic because they remind me of Topps chrome and you can get on card autos. __________________ O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

08-22-2025, 12:03 PM	#7
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 42,338 majestik101	2024 Wild Card Dino-Might football I mean, gaze upon its majesty, and tell me, who WOULDN'T want to open cases of it __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760 Last edited by majestik101; 08-22-2025 at 12:08 PM.

08-22-2025, 12:58 PM	#11
49erRCCollector Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,273	Obsidian. The cards are really clean and beautiful in-hand. I like the simple layout, simple design. __________________ Will MASSIVELY overpay for: 2002 Fleer Authentix #180, 181 Derek Smith & Zack Bronson AND 2007 Upper Deck Target Exclusive Rookies Autographs #261 Joe Staley #'d to /5

08-22-2025, 09:41 AM	#4
Fenway55 Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 6,371	I used to be a huge fan of Elite, but they have gone downhill the past few years. Ditto Prizm (especially at their price point). Dollar for dollar, I have found Score gives great autos. But ultimately I am a loyal member of the Brotherhood of BUC - especially BUC Sapphire.

08-22-2025, 12:10 PM	#8
IpcSteveYoung Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: New York Posts: 1,240	2023 Pro Set Metal

08-22-2025, 12:43 PM	#10
yoyosh Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 4,317 partyauctions yoyosh	Rookies & Stars is the best value product of the past several years

08-22-2025, 02:28 PM	#16
FromNBAtoNFL Member Join Date: Aug 2024 Location: West Coast Posts: 53 toomanybasecards	I almost bought a case of those dinosaur cards, it is so strange and different. Mr. Blowout will you drop the price down under $1000? I'll order it from you.

08-22-2025, 04:31 PM	#19
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 42,338 majestik101	I echo the Obsidian love Big fan of my "Color Match" Obsidian Electric Etch Red /5 __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

08-22-2025, 05:03 PM	#20
imb4 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 641 ultimatefbfan	Impeccable and Obsidian are great for singles. I don't buy any packs nowadays.

08-22-2025, 10:54 PM	#21
Seahawks fan Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 7,813	It was Select before they started making retail to water it down. Impeccable and One are probably the only releases I like the look of consistently but I wouldn't buy a box even if they were 1/3 the price. __________________ Always looking for Kam Chancellor and Rare Marcus Trufant cards. I will buy or trade just message me.

08-23-2025, 09:44 AM	#22
patchgenie Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,704 americansportscards	I can only afford prizm draft picks, so that one. I did pull an arch silver auto and a Marvin Harrison jr tOSU on campus.

08-26-2025, 09:04 AM	#24
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,717	Cosmic Chrome __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

08-26-2025, 09:39 AM	#25
Scottish Punk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 9,396 scottishpunk	For me, I much prefer actual photos on the cards. So something like Donruss/Optic. The stuff like Contenders, Elite, Obsidian, Mosiac, Certified, Select. These all just have the player super imposed with a bunch of design elements and colors in the background. It all just makes your eyes bleed. Those and I can do away with all the cartoon, color blast stuff that seems to be the rage now. I am ok with the super imposed image if you are doing cards with patches. You want the patch and autos to lead the design on those cards.