2026 Topps Blaster Opening!

Is there anything better than opening those first packs of the new year? I can't imagine what it would be. That's what I just did with the 2026 cards. I really like the design this year. For one thing, I CAN READ THE NAMES! There's no foil over them, or lines drawn through them. They're just sitting there big and bold in the corner. It's like a fever dream. Of course, the big hunt is the Roman Anthony rookies. It's always nice when the big chase is a Red Sox card. Adds that extra element to it.

How it go?

Let's find out!

Here's what the box looks like. Shocker to see Judge and Ohtani on there. They never seem to get the features.

First Red Sox card of the season!! This second year card of Marcelo Mayer "Future Stars". Like I said, I can read the name. I can see the team logo. The vertical stripe adds just enough design. I really have no complaints.

Carlos Narvaez is the other Red Sox card from the blaster. What a great image.

And those were the only two Sox. Guess I can't complain too much.

Check out my YouTube Channel to see all the packs from the blaster. The video of the first three packs has already been posted. Check it out below.

How have your packs gone?

Go Red! 2014 Topps Target Red Yoenis Cespedes

February is American Heart Month. As a nod to the Go Red for Women activities going on this month to help raise awareness, I thought I'd contribute several "red" themed posts sprinkled throughout the month.

Let's talk about this card...

Yoenis Cespedes had a short unmemorable stint with the Red Sox. He was anchored with being the main return in the Jon Lester trade. Perhaps his biggest contribution was being the main chip that brought in future Cy Young award winner Rick Porcello to Boston. 

Pretty average card here. "Batter in mid swing" is a common photo topic. In this case, he's showing a bit more effort than most, at least. Otherwise, it's a rather non-descript card. Which I guess you get every once in a while.

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I'm sure you all remember forever Miss District of Columbia Jude Maboné from her interview with us. Her "heart health" community service initiative is, obviously, quite relevant this month. As such, she's supporting the Simon's Heart campaign this month (and every month). I highly recommend you join her efforts with a donation if you are able. You can find the link here.

Support her efforts, and Go Red!

Three More Videos with Guest Closers!

These Gust Closers are so much fun! I love letting everyone participate in the videos.

Be sure to check out the Section 36 Sportscards Youtube channel to see more guest closers, and all the other pack openings. You won't be disappointed!

I wonder who the next "Guest Closer" will be. Maybe you?

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Another Guest Closer! This Time It's Francesca!

I love these guest closers! The ability to get everyone to participate in the videos makes things so much more fun. This time Francesca joins the party to let everyone know exactly where she'd rather be!

Be sure to check out the Section 36 Sportscards Youtube Channel to see more guest closers, and all the other pack openings. You won't be disappointed.

I wonder who the next "Guest Closer" will be. Maybe you?

More Guest Closers! Youtube visit from Caroline!

Since you've all been watching every YouTube video I post, you know that I close each one by reminding everyone that I'd rather be in Section 36. Wouldn't we all? It's defintily something I say wherever I am, and whichever account I'm using. Some people have made the fun decision that they'd also like to remind everyone where they'd rather be. So here is another of our "guest closers"!

Introducing "Guest Closers"

I'm sure you've all been watching every YouTube video I post. Since you do, you know that I close each one by reminding everyone that I'd rather be in Section 36. Wouldn't we all? It'd defintily something I say wherever I am, and whichever account I'm using. Some people have made the fun decision that they'd also like to remind everyone where they'd rather be. So here are a few of our first "guest closers"!

Gold Together: 2022 Topps Walmart Gold Star Parallel Jack Lopez

 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. As a nod to the Gold Together activities going on this month to help raise awareness of the leading cause of death by disease in children, I thought I'd contribute several "gold" themed posts sprinkled throughout the month. Here's the next one.

Let's talk about this card...

I've mentioned it before. The retail sets are a fun way to easily add some variety to my collection. These Gold Star versions are an great way to do it. With one in three factory sets coming with a parallel, there are enough of them to make them obtainable. But, rare enough to be something a little different. Which is great.

This is a pretty generic picture of Lopez here. The red socks really pop, and almost make it look like he's wearing shin guards or something. Otherwise, nothing to exciting to talk about. Just your basic "hitter hitting" base card.

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I'm sure you all remember Mina Smith from her interview with us. Through her social impact initiative "Love Your Neighbor" she is fundraising to brind awareness to childhood cancer through Dance Hope Cure. I highly recommend you support her efforts with a donation if you are able. You can find the link here.

Thank you for supporting her efforts to Love Your Neighbor!