COMING ATTRACTIONS
2022 23 O PEE CHEE
WHAT IS IT?:
e brand that started it all for post-expansion collectors returns for another must-break season. O-Pee-Chee delivers a bombastic base set ideally suited for old-school hobbyists, along with plenty of compelling chase content for the post-modern crowd.
THE BASICS:
at 600-card base set includes a 100-card high series featuring All-Stars and Marquee Rookies. Parallels include Blue (1:3), Red (1:18), Blaster-exclusive Yellow Border, and the Hobby-exclusive Neon Pink Border (/75). Also, look for four Hobbyexclusive Rainbow Foil editions, numbered to 350 copies or less, for the All-Star/Marquee Rookie subset. OPC Retro variations return, dropping one card per hobby pack, along with Black Border parallels (/100). One-ofone Printing Plates will be a key pull.
CHASE HIGHLIGHTS:
O-Pee-Chee Premier (1:4) returns with a fresh look and adds
Hobby-exclusive Diamond Rainbow Foilboard parallels (/99). Playing Cards are back, with drop rates varying from
1:6 to 1:203. 3D Marquee Rookies (1:864) are hobby exclusives that hearken back to when lenticular cards were the height of trading card technology. And of course, there will be a slew of manufactured patches, including the Hall Of Fame Logo (1:2,250), OPC Logo Update (1:2,250), and Stanley Cup Trophy (1:1,625).
OPC BOUNTY PROGRAM:
e Hobby-only Top Rookie Puzzle Bounty (1:96) promotion features nine different pieces. Collectors who complete the entire puzzle earn a Top Rookie Bounty Award card, while the fastest to do so can also claim an Autograph (#/25) and/or Black Border (#/100) prize.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?:
It’s funny to look back a few years at the trepidation that followed the announcement that UD would assume control of the OPC brand from Topps. e company has proven worthy of the obligation, delivering a product that maintains the old-school feel while delivering the value modern collectors expect. is is a product every collector should pursue.
WHAT IS IT?:
Trilogy is a product that’s always struggled to differentiate itself from the pack outside of an inconsistently applied “Rule of
rees” theme, but it’s not without its charms. As such, your mileage may vary. Hobby boxes offer both autograph and memorabilia hits, along with three parallels and three rookies.
THE BASICS:
e 250-card base set is led by 100 veterans. Each has Red, Blue, and Green parallels, with each of those having Common, Uncommon, and Rare versions. Select cards have Jersey (1:28 hobby), Gold Auto (1:48), Patch, Patch Auto, and Purple Auto (1/1) variations. 50 Rookie Premieres get the same treatment with Common (/999), Uncommon (/699), and Rare (/299) versions, along with Red, Blue, and Green variations. Both Vets and Rookies have one-of-one Purple parallels.
Select cards in both subsets also get the signature and swatch treatments with Jersey (1:28 hobby packs), Gold Auto (1:48), Patch, Patch Auto, and Purple Auto (1/1) versions for vets.
Gold Autographs for Common Rookies come in four levels, numbered between 49 and 449 copies. ere are also Jersey (/499) and Purple Autograph (1/1) versions. Uncommon Rookies Gold Autographs have either 149, 99, or 49 copies each. Patch parallels are numbered to 49. Rare Rookies Gold Autographs have print runs of 33, 13, or three, while Tags have five copies.
CHASE HIGHLIGHTS:
Signature Pucks land 1:42 hobby packs. ese have Team Logo (/23) and NHL Shield Logo (/3) versions. Rookie Signature Pucks are tougher at 1:144, but parallels have the same print runs. Also look for 2021-22 Rookie Update Signature Pucks (1:720), with Team Logo parallels (/22) and NHL Shield Logos (/2). Signature Puckstoppers (1:360) also offer
Team Logo (/23) and NHL Shield Logo (/3) versions. Other oncard autograph sets include Auto Focus (1:480), Auto Focus Rookies (1:1,200), Crystalized Signatures (1:480), and a new batch of five Scripted Hall of Fame Plaques (/25).
OTHER INSERTS:
Frozen in Time (/275) features current and former stars on Plexiglass, with Frost
Blue (/50) and Black Ice (1/1) parallels. Rookie Premier offers an upgraded version of the main set’s 50 rookies. Base versions have 299 copies with additional Gold Tint (/50) and Black Ice (1/1) parallels available. 2005-06 Rookie Premier Retro (/99) take the design back in time. On the memorabilia side, Honorary Triple Swatches (/35 or less) have three different gameused swatches. Triple Relics (/35) all have premium pieces from three different players. Other inserts include Rookie Triptychs and Rookie Year Photo Variants, both of which are 1:120 packs.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?:
Collectors who’ve wondered what Trilogy offers that other Upper Deck products are likely to ask the same question this time around. Absent a compelling hook, any success it enjoys likely will be owed to the “Hey, something new to break!” crowd.
WHAT IS IT?:
You know it. You love it. You want some more of it. UD2 promises 50 new Young Guns RCs, along with some familiar and fresh insert concepts to ensure value in every box break.
THE BASICS:
e 250-card base set picks up where Series 1 le off, adding 200 veterans and those sweet, sweet Young Guns (1:4). Parallels kick off with Exclusive (/100) and High Gloss (/10). French parallels average out to one per hobby box with vets landing 1:30 packs and Young Guns 1:120. Acetate Clear Cut cards (vets 1:96, Young Guns 1:288) are exclusive to hobby packs.
CHASE HIGHLIGHTS:
Day with the Cup returns as the big pull, dropping 1:1,000 hobby packs. Other familiar inserts include Blue Dazzlers (1:24) with Pink parallels (1:144), and Fluorescence, which is augmented by Gold (/150), Blue (/50), Green (/15), and Magenta (/5) variations. ere’s also a massive installment of UD Canvas, totaling 150 cards, including 90 veterans (1:8), 30 Young Guns (1:48), and 15 each from the Retired and Program of Excellence subsets (1:192). One-of-one UD Canvas Printing Plates are randomly inserted.
OTHER INSERTS:
Highlighters put the spotlight on 25 major moments from the 2021-22 season using acetate stock. Versions include Yellow (1:192), Orange (1:576), Pink (1:1,536) and Green (1:4,608). Lunch Box Legends (1:16) take their inspiration from gaudy 1970s lunch boxes. Gold (1:320) and Printing Plates of these are also available. Greetings From (1:15) focus primarily on the player’s city or state. World Junior Grads (1:20) look at some of the stars who first shined in the annual tournament. Calder Candidates (1:37) returns for the first time in three decades with Gold parallels (1:739) and Printing Plates also available. Rookie Materials (1:144 hobby packs) is the only memorabilia offering. Patch parallels are limited to 25.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?:
We loved everything about UD1, from the outstanding photography to the potential-packed Young Guns, to the generous offering of inserts. Safe to say we’ll be at the LCS on release day with cash in hand for UD2.