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?

2024 Topps Holiday Mega Box Opening!

The Topps Holiday sets are so much fun. It’s another way to get a different looking card of your favorite player in your collection. One more edition of the rainbow you can try to chase. Or, in some cases, two or three more editions. More importantly, editions that won't break the bank. I love that the set doesn’t take itself too seriously, but still guarantees a hit in every box. What could be better?

So let’s see what magic we find in our winter wonderland!

Here's what the box looks like.

Here's a card of Sox star Rafael Devers. I like how Topps mixes up how they do the "holiday" each year. Sometimes it's a fun border. Sometimes it's a snow effect. This year, it's neon holiday decorations all over the entire card. Definitely different!

And here's one of Section 36 favorite Triston Casas. Again, love the theming.

And there you go. Only two Red Sox cards out of the ten packs. But, they were certainly good ones.

If you want to see every card I pulled, be sure to subscribe to the Section 36 YouTube channel! The video of the entire opening will be posted there, if it hasn't already. You will also be able to find an almost endless selection of packs and boxes that I've opened. Feel free to dive down that rabbit hole.

How did your box go?