2012 Topps Pro Debut
24 Packs // 8 cards per pack
2 Auto'd card and 2 Relic cards per box -- Hobby Exclusive
I received the following:
175 unique base cards - no duplicates
- The set is 220 - I received 79.5% of the base set.
In the vein of Topps regular base set, Pro Debut is an excellent 'little brother' to the big daddy. The cards are designed exactly as the regular base issue. They are printed on bight white stiff stock with a glossy finish on the front and a matte finish on the reverse. The reverse has a short synopsis of the talents of the player pictured. The reverse also has the player's personal stats, hometown, and who drafted him and in what position in the draft.
Inserts
All Stars
M. Adams, Taillon, C. Kelly, Z. Wheeler, T. Thompson, S. Miller, C. Martinez, J. Paston
Gold Parallel
Manny Banuelos #ed to 50
Game Used Relics
Jurickson Profar
Aaron Hicks #ed to 50
Autographs
Alexi Amarista
Kes Carter
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Pro Debut is an issue that should be purchased, collated, and stored for several years. Many of these players won't be in the 'show' for several years. For the folks that are fortunate enough to have a minor league team in their hometown/market, it is a must to get the players from your team. They would be great to get autographed by the minor league players while they are still in your town.
The gold parallel might prove to be one heck of a hill to climb for the set builder - only 50 of each card and only 1 per box! Good luck in chasing down all of those gold parallels!!
Pro Debut is also a good issue for the player/team collector - parallels, relics, and gold relics.
The autos are sticker autos - blue Sharpee - the cards are designed for the auto, but they are still stickers!
Overall grade A+ maybe add another gold or 2 to the boxes...
Go buy several boxes and send the minor league Rays to me!!
Duane
