Impressive First Impression: 2009 Topps Mayo Football

blowoutcards · 11-05-2009, 06:05 AM

Impressive First Impression: 2009 Topps Mayo Football

So often in the sports card hobby the most promising products in the preview stage morph into mundane disappointments by the time release day rolls around, unable – for any number of reasons – to meet lofty expectations.

2009 Topps Mayo Football is not one of those products.

What it is, instead, is a breath of fresh air in a been-there, done-that world; a rare gem likely to exceed even the most ambitious pre-release projections.

Am I gushing? Yeah, I guess I am . . . but for good reason. From the way it looks to the way it feels to the way the box is oddly heavier than you’d expect, 2009 Topps Mayo is not so much a football card product as it is a football card experience.

And it’s an experience unlike anything football has seen in quite some time.

From the first pack you’ll notice a lot to like in the product that’s as close as the gridiron will get to Allen & Ginter, including:

The striking white-bordered design that lends an air of elegance to the overall aesthetic
The ornate (but severely chip-sensitive) silver and gold card backs
The incomparable Ginter-like presentation of the autograph and Relic cards
The vibrantly colored, original-art base images
The sense-of-importance box-topper and the delightful minis that haven’t been overdone quite yet in football
The quirky checklist that includes politicians, civil rights activists, inventors and animal mascots alongside rookies, Pro Bowlers and Super Bowl MVPs
How you can still thoroughly savor the break even though your best card is a sticker autograph from an offensive lineman . . .
I could go on and one, but it’s late. We’ll save the full review for Beckett Football and Beckett Sports Card Monthly. Besides, we’re filming a Box Busters episode Thursday morning with a second box of Mayo for your viewing pleasure. Stay tuned for that.

In the meantime, enjoy the following highlights from one of the first busted Mayo boxes on the planet:

– Tracy Hackler

Impressive First Impression: 2009 Topps Mayo Football « The Beckett Blog

VinnyH · 11-05-2009, 09:10 AM

Didn't they take all the vintage qualities and throw a modern auto sticker on them? (unlike Allen & Ginter)

So close, yet so far.

Vinny

ND3 · 11-05-2009, 09:19 AM

Guess they are hoping people will forget about he ol' switcharoo they pulled last year. A robust checklist of autos and relics that wound up being completely cut with all crap

I am thinking about busting 10 + cases. This will be a money maker

willcvincent · 11-05-2009, 10:39 AM

I almost bought into the hype last year but had a reality check before I order a case last year. Smartest move I made in 2008.

mma138 · 11-05-2009, 12:44 PM

anyone can confirm the auto list for this year ?

i wish they would do away with these politician cards and bird , dinasour cards. cards i have no interest in.

i would rather see more

weightlifters
bodybuilders
swimmers
soccer players
cyclists
golf

CaptainBOHICA · 11-05-2009, 12:50 PM

topps baiting and switching on collectors? never!

oldgoldy97 · 11-05-2009, 01:13 PM

Topps bait and switch, UD back door policy, what does Panini have?

CaptainBOHICA · 11-05-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Topps bait and switch, UD back door policy, what does Panini have?

the penchant of use the same card designs across all their products.

oldgoldy97 · 11-05-2009, 01:23 PM

Exactly. Nice catch.

11-05-2009, 06:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
blowoutcards Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,505 blowoutcards	Impressive First Impression: 2009 Topps Mayo Football Impressive First Impression: 2009 Topps Mayo Football So often in the sports card hobby the most promising products in the preview stage morph into mundane disappointments by the time release day rolls around, unable – for any number of reasons – to meet lofty expectations. 2009 Topps Mayo Football is not one of those products. What it is, instead, is a breath of fresh air in a been-there, done-that world; a rare gem likely to exceed even the most ambitious pre-release projections. Am I gushing? Yeah, I guess I am . . . but for good reason. From the way it looks to the way it feels to the way the box is oddly heavier than you’d expect, 2009 Topps Mayo is not so much a football card product as it is a football card experience. And it’s an experience unlike anything football has seen in quite some time. From the first pack you’ll notice a lot to like in the product that’s as close as the gridiron will get to Allen & Ginter, including: The striking white-bordered design that lends an air of elegance to the overall aesthetic The ornate (but severely chip-sensitive) silver and gold card backs The incomparable Ginter-like presentation of the autograph and Relic cards The vibrantly colored, original-art base images The sense-of-importance box-topper and the delightful minis that haven’t been overdone quite yet in football The quirky checklist that includes politicians, civil rights activists, inventors and animal mascots alongside rookies, Pro Bowlers and Super Bowl MVPs How you can still thoroughly savor the break even though your best card is a sticker autograph from an offensive lineman . . . I could go on and one, but it’s late. We’ll save the full review for Beckett Football and Beckett Sports Card Monthly. Besides, we’re filming a Box Busters episode Thursday morning with a second box of Mayo for your viewing pleasure. Stay tuned for that. In the meantime, enjoy the following highlights from one of the first busted Mayo boxes on the planet: – Tracy Hackler Impressive First Impression: 2009 Topps Mayo Football « The Beckett Blog __________________ Shop for Sports Cards and Trading Cards

11-05-2009, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
VinnyH Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 3,053	Correct me if I'm wrong but... Didn't they take all the vintage qualities and throw a modern auto sticker on them? (unlike Allen & Ginter) So close, yet so far. Vinny __________________ I may not be the oldest member here but I paid $8. an auto and shook Joe DiMaggio's hand at the Armenian Church in NYC once. I try to not be judgmental but for you new guys, think before you start flexing your internet muscles. The large majority of members here are anxious to help you.

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ND3 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Hospital Near You! Posts: 10,986 Floridaguy72 nd3	Guess they are hoping people will forget about he ol' switcharoo they pulled last year. A robust checklist of autos and relics that wound up being completely cut with all crap I am thinking about busting 10 + cases. This will be a money maker __________________ *Maybe if I stick your head through that window over there you'll get unconfused. Give me the feckkin money. -- Nicky Santoro* http:/www.photobucket.com/nd3

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willcvincent Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,834 willcvincent rowenscards	I almost bought into the hype last year but had a reality check before I order a case last year. Smartest move I made in 2008. __________________ Will In search of 2006 NT cut autos of George Halas, Ernie Nevers, and Dutch Clark

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11-05-2009, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
mma138 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,777	anyone can confirm the auto list for this year ? i wish they would do away with these politician cards and bird , dinasour cards. cards i have no interest in. i would rather see more weightlifters bodybuilders swimmers soccer players cyclists golf

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CaptainBOHICA Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 9,888 captainbohica	topps baiting and switching on collectors? never!

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oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: land of 10,000 letdowns Posts: 7,101	Topps bait and switch, UD back door policy, what does Panini have?

11-05-2009, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: land of 10,000 letdowns Posts: 7,101	Exactly. Nice catch.

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