Finally, it's here! Not AS exciting as when I got my first shipment of Topps, but I mean, that's expected right? So I can't do box breaks online because well first, I don't have a video camcorder, secondly, I don't believe in all the hype surrounding youtube (it should be a defunct site in a couple of years), and three, pursuant to Megan's Law....or is it Murphy's Law? I forget.
So anyways, I decided to slowplay this box and maybe do a pack a day and really talk (to myself b/c I'm typing words in the air that no one reads) about each card. But since today is the day my box came in, of course I'm opening up at least a couple!
Ok, so first insights:
The UD Artifacts box is small. I mean, it's like the size of my fish tank...ok, maybe that's bad, I should really get a bigger fish tank. It's smaller than my fish tank. It's like well, what 40 cards would look like I suppose. I love that Jordan's in the front of the box in his Bulls home jersey.
I open the box and there are my "box toppers" exclusive to Artifacts! They are:
Al Horford - Awesome, cuz I love me my Gators!
Lebron James - worth what, like a quarter?
Tyrus Thomas - Much like his game, these box toppers have a lot of upside, great length, and are severely overhyped (ok, I don't know about the hype factor since my "pulse" on the basketball trading card community is as strong as the pulse that a necrophiliac searches for)
First Pack:
Maurice (Mo) Williams - in his Bucks jersey, I think he'll be a good second banana to LBJ in Cleveland for a season...until he leaves for riches beyond his wildest imaginations (I'm talking about Lebron, in case there was any confusion.)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas - He has hair in this picture, which makes me think they took this photo ten years ago, unless Pantene Pro-V and Rogaine came up with some amazing new shampoo.
Cardboard pack thickener - WTF is this shiz, redeem this code on the card for a discount in the Upper Deck Store? No thanks.
Brandon Roy - Love his game; they say he's like a young Scottie Pippen. But wait, he plays defense? Since when? Isn't he a SG? Maye I'm wrong about all this. I am excited to see what the Blazers can do w/ a healthy GO and the rook Bayless w/ that young ass core they already have.
Legendary Legacies - Rick Barry (#110/999) - Ok, I could jive w/ this card despite it being a Barry and all. These cards look pretty cool - black/white, numbered, well that's about it. Rick Barry was an NBA Finals MVP in 75? The photo of him should be him taking an underhanded free throw shot. Actually, every photo of him should be that way.
Ok, I need another pack, this wasn't that good.
Second Pack:
Josh Smith - love his game. He kinda looks like The Game too in my opinion. All I'm saying is, I'd hate for him to be my "wingman" in real life: he'd make an amazing leap to c-block you, spill drinks everywhere, and shoot erratically. Ok, I'd definitely want him on my NBA team though.....or a laser tag game.
Alonzo Mourning - Shouldn't everybody who gets one of Zo's cards be obligated to sell it to raise money for a new kidney? Great defensive player, always. No homo.
Stupid fake cardboard card....
Chris Bosh - Good job being one of only two viable centers on the US Olympic team. One of the most underrated players in the NBA right now, even though he's rated and regarded highly. I think his game is just that amazing. Also, I'd buy a car from him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv7IZP7u9FE
Legendary Legacies - George Gervin (#664/999) - Iceman, nice. I know all the superficial stuff about him: his nickname, his signature finger roll, great scorer, one of the all-time great Spurs, but did you know that Manu Ginobli is a flopper? Yes, it's true. By association, I don't think I can like the Iceman anymore. Flame on!
Resisting temptation to open another pack......
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