Base Card Design -
Since the base cards haven't changed, they will keep the score they earned from Series One. I will say again that these base cards are absolutely gorgeous though! The design is simple and modern with outstanding photography. It's a set worth collecting. The 14/15 design is one of Upper Deck's best in years, and the images reflect the hockey season well.
Collectors will have to definitely get their hands on the remaining Young Guns in this series. Like the base set, the Young Guns have an outstanding design that should be well-loved in the years to come.
Base Card Design Score:
9/10
Inserts/Game-Used/Autos -
It's always fun to open up a box of Upper Deck Series Two. This set always contains a large amount of updates and inserts within the packs. Almost every pack has something in it. I think there were only a couple all-base packs when I opened up my box for review.
Returning again in Series Two are the Game Jersey cards. Each box of Series Two will net you two jersey cards, but here there will be only one standard Game Jersey. Like Series One, these cards come in patch variations as well that are pretty scarce. The regular jersey cards aren't worth too much, but they make nice little hits in these boxes.
Rookie Materials are the other jersey cards found in Series Two. This insert set has been in UD2 or a long time, and the tradition continues here. The design this year is very simple...almost unadorned. I'm sure that the big rookies will be nice cards to find for collectors when they open their boxes up.
My favorite insert card in Series Two are the UD Portraits cards. These cards are black and white with silver foil on them. It's a simple yet elegant look that I really like. These cards are visually stunning. You'll find both current players and NHL legends in this set. This is an insert set that I would consider collecting as the design and player selection is top notch.
2010's Hockey Heroes are in Series Two. I wonder if this is the last of the Hockey Heroes cards... or will Upper Deck somehow come up with a way to do more 'Heroes'. Time will only tell! I'm totally fine with them retiring this concept though. I'm never really happen when I get these cards out of my packs. Well... unless it was autographed.
The popular Canvas cards also return in Series Two. This sweet set has been a collector favorite for a few years now, and I'm sure they will continue to flock to find the Young Guns. Unlike the Hockey Heroes, I'd be fine with UD continue this set for a long while - it's great!
For those of you who want to finish off the massive O-Pee-Chee set, you'll have to bust a lot of Series Two packs. Here you will find the OPC updates in both regular and retro form. Popular rookies like Jonathan Drouin are here for the pulling. My box had both of Drouin's OPC cards - regular and retro!
Upper Deck Series Two also features the return of acetate Young Guns and UD Signatures. Unfortunately, I didn't pull either of those rare inserts in this box. Lucky collectors can also find old Upper Deck buyback cards randomly inserted. There really is a lot of see here! Series Two gets a higher score than the first series because of this.
Inserts/Game-Used/Autos Score:
8.25/10
Overall Rating -
Upper Deck Series Two is a very solid set of cards with a good amount of inserts and hits to find in boxes. The price point of the mainstay Upper Deck set has always been affordable, so purchasing boxes of it won't break the bank. I would definitely recommend getting a box or two of Upper Deck Series Two. There are plenty of great cards to find here, and finishing off the UD set would be a very nice accomplishment for any collector. This is definitely a set of cards to get your hands on.
Overall Rating:
9/10
Check out my box of Upper Deck Series Two:
nice break! really liking the new UD portrait cards
ReplyDeleteYT: RIPHangar18
The drouin cards are really nice. Canvases are the best
ReplyDeleteYT:Mkapps19
Nice drouin cards! YT:darsielle jim
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ReplyDeleteGreat box
ReplyDeleteYouTube: David Krawczyk
Can't wait to open a box !!
ReplyDeleteYT: Simon L-Roy
Awesome Break! Always love watching your breaks! Love the Canvas Cards!
ReplyDeleteYoutube= ItsOnlyVenom
Nice canvas and jersey cards.
ReplyDeleteYoutube: crazyshnitzel
Decent array of hits for the price point. Definitely liking the UD Portraits design and the UD Canvas(es) in different themes - regular inserts, Young Guns, Retired Stars, TC Excellence
ReplyDeleteYT: McBones
Love the portrait cards!
ReplyDeleteYT: Mitchman1771
nice cards
ReplyDeleteYT:matthew dalleske
I really like the UD Portrait cards! I saw numbered blue and gold parallels of this subset at my hobby shop and they look even nicer! Nice product that is in my price range! Picked up a tin today! Nice break!
ReplyDeleteYoutube : frankthachamp
nice break great hit on the drouin retro rc
ReplyDeleteYT: newyorkislanders777
Thanks for the review! I really like the portrait cards!
ReplyDeleteYT: Alex Conway
Really like the UD series cards and nice review!
ReplyDeleteYT: Josh Bittner
Cant wait to get the Hayes cards this year mostly his canvas and regular young guns and his rookie materials
ReplyDeleteYt. NYR1926
DeleteReally nice boxbreak! Love Upper Decks photos in there Series boxes!
ReplyDeleteYoutube: MrThendro
I really like series 2 this year mostly because I find they did a really good job on insert design and a very clean design on the rookie materials.
ReplyDeleteYouTube: andicardsnstuff
Nice box.
ReplyDeleteYt:Joey Johnson
Nice box the nurse and andrighetto are nice!
ReplyDeleteYoutube: RedWraith
Nice box congrats! im Grant on youtube to.
ReplyDeleteNice Nurse! my names the same on youtube Jason
ReplyDeleteI always loved Upper Deck! I really like that Nurse rookie and also that Hasek jersey card!
ReplyDeleteYouTube: Brennan Osinski
Nice box YT 22canucksfan33
ReplyDeleteThe UD Series 1 and 2 are products I can't not buy. I have to get them. It's a fun break and never disappointing like some other high end products.
ReplyDelete-ryannturnaa
nice box!
ReplyDeleteYT GoCanucksGo
Descent box.
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Nice box overall! YT: matt hemmati
ReplyDeleteSick box yt: deetree camoongal
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoy series 1 better buy you got some decent cards..
ReplyDeleteYT: CanuckCollector
Nice break!
ReplyDeleteYT: Coldfire11
I really love the look of the UD Portraits inserts, really sharp looking. They're definitely my favourite of the inserts as well. Also great photography as always. Nice review!
ReplyDeleteYT: reimer134
+ Series 2 is continuing on a good Series 1 product, and is helped with some good Young Guns to get.
ReplyDelete+ The portrait cards looks pretty cool.
- I don't think you should release a Hockey Heroes 2010's insert set until the decade is over.
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Love the product
ReplyDeleteYt bardownsnipe
Like the base cards
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