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Buzz Break: 2006 Topps Update baseball cards (hobby)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The packs: 2006 Topps Update baseball cards (two hobby)
Where to buy: Will take some looking ... BlowoutCards.com for other Retro Rips

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Alex Gordon, Barry Bonds, Carlos Beltran, David Wright, Jon Lester, Mickey Mantle, MLB, Topps, Alex Rodriguez, Ian Kinsler, James Shields, Lance Berkman, Mike Napoli, Anibal Sanchez, 2006 Topps Update, Russell Martin, Taylor Buchholz, Adam Loewen on August 28, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2006 Topps Update baseball cards (HTA Jumbo)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2006 Topps Update baseball cards (HTA Jumbo)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when/if available)
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Albert Pujols, Barry Bonds, Ben Zobrist, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, Frank Thomas, Ichiro Suzuki, Jon Lester, Mickey Mantle, Miguel Cabrera, MLB, Topps, Alex Gonzalez, Alex Rodriguez, Aubrey Huff, Carlos Martinez, Cole Hamels, Greg Maddux, Ian Kinsler, James Shields, Jim Thome, John Smoltz, Lance Berkman, Manny Ramirez, Mariano Rivera, Matt Kemp, Mike Napoli, Ryan Howard, Tom Glavine, Magglio Ordonez, Joe Saunders, Phil Nevin, Sandy Alomar, Jered Weaver, Andre Ethier, Jeremy Bonderman, 2006 Topps Update, Russell Martin, Stephen Drew, Taylor Buchholz, B.J. Upton, Nick Green, Dave Bush, Dan Uggla, Fabio Castro, Reggie Abercrombie, Enrique Gonzalez, John Rheinecker, Ruddy Lugo, Chad Billingsley, Cory Lidle on June 22, 2021 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2012 Topps Heritage baseball cards (retail box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2012 Topps Heritage baseball cards (24-pack retail)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for Value Boxes with two Heritage hobby packs)

Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 9
Cards in this box: 215
Base set completion:  194 of 425 (46 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Notables on base cards – Mike Trout, Mark Trumbo, Yadier Molina, Justin Verlander, Aroldis Chapman, Felix Hernandez, Stephen Strasburg, Jason Heyward, Dustin Pedroia, Johnny Damon, David Ortiz, Joe Mauer, Ryan Howard, Johan Santana, Todd Frazier, Max Scherzer, Clayton Kershaw, Joe Maddon, Adrian Beltre, Matt Kemp, Tim Lincecum, Albert Pujols, Joey Votto
Rookie Cards (25) – Adron Chambers (SP), Brett Lawrie, Jesus Montero, Matt Moore, Devin Mesoraco, Austin Romine, Wilin Rosario, Addison Reed, Jared Hughes, Chris Schwinden, Tim Federowicz, Nick Hagadone, Tom Milone and a dozen multi-player cards with notables there including Dellin Betances and Devin Mesoraco.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Albert Pujols, Chipper Jones, Clayton Kershaw, David Ortiz, Felix Hernandez, Jose Bautista, Max Scherzer, Mike Trout, Topps, 2012 Topps Heritage, Adam Jones, Adrian Beltre, Aroldis Chapman, Brett Lawrie, Dustin Pedroia, Eddie Mathews, Ian Kinsler, James Shields, Jason Heyward, Joe Maddon, Joey Votto, Juan Marichal, Justin Verlander, Mark Trumbo, Martin Luther King Jr., Matt Kemp, Paul Goldschmidt, Prince Fielder, Ryan Howard, Sandy Koufax, Stan Musial, Stephen Strasburg, Tim Federowicz, Todd Frazier, Yadier Molina, Jared Hughes, Johnny Damon, Joe Mauer, Johan Santana, Justin Upton, Tim Lincecum, Alfonso Soriano, Matt Moore, Jesus Montero, Wilin Rosario, Devin Mesoraco, Adron Chambers, Austin Romine, Addison Reed, Chris Schwinden, Nick Hagadone, Tom Milone, Adron Chambers (RC), Gerardo Parra, Jeremy Affeldt, Chase Utley, Alcatraz, Jered Weaver on July 22, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
National Baseball Card Day is set for Saturday with free cards & more
National Baseball Card Day is this Saturday.
The hobby shop event will have participating stores in the United States and Canada giving away free six-card packs to visitors. It's a promotion that hasn't been done since 2008.
A bonus card of Kris Bryant will only be available with purchases. It can be seen above.
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This entry was posted in Baseball and tagged Albert Pujols, Anthony Rizzo, Buster Posey, Carlos Correa, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, David Ortiz, David Wright, Evan Longoria, Ichiro Suzuki, Jacob deGrom, Jake Arrieta, Jose Abreu, Jose Altuve, Jose Bautista, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Luis Severino, Manny Machado, Matt Harvey, Miguel Sano, Mike Trout, MLB, Salvador Perez, Topps, Chris Sale, Cole Hamels, Corey Kluber, Freddie Freeman, James Shields, Joey Votto, Jose Fernandez, Madison Bumgarner, National Baseball Card Day, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun on August 9, 2016 by BlowoutBuzz.

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Jan. 30 - Pokemon Day 2026 Collection
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