2021
2021 Panini Absolute Football Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What are the key rookie cards in 2021 Panini Absolute?
The 2021 class features Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Kyle Pitts, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, and DeVonta Smith as the top prospects. These rookies appear in the base set (#101-200) and as Rookie Premiere Materials Autographs (#201-242), which are the main hits collectors hunt.
How many autographs come in a hobby box?
You get three autographs per box on average. That's one guaranteed Rookie Premiere Materials Autograph plus two additional autographs, which could be from the Absolute Heroes set, Historic Duals, or other autograph subsets.
What's the deal with Kaboom and Explosive?
Both are short-print inserts that combine to fall one per case (12 boxes). Kaboom returns with its signature player illustrations and patterned foil, while Explosive is brand new and exclusive to hobby packs. Both have Gold (/10) and Green (1/1) parallels.
How do the Spectrum parallels work?
Every hobby box includes two Spectrum parallels from the base or rookie cards. They come in Red (/100), Orange (/75), Blue (/50), Gold (/10), and Black (1/1) versions, giving you a mix of numbered and one-of-one pulls.
What's the base set size?
The set has 242 total cards split into 100 veterans (#1-100), 100 rookies (#101-200), and 42 Rookie Premiere Materials Autographs (#201-242). The rookie base cards are numbered to 250, while the autographs range from /149 to /399 depending on the player.
Are there any other notable inserts besides Kaboom?
Yes. By Storm and Red Zone are both chase inserts with extensive parallel lineups. Star Gazing and Unsung Heroes also appear on the checklist. Each hobby box guarantees one non-autograph insert.
What makes Historic Duals special?
This is a new autograph set featuring signatures from two teammates on the same card. The parallels are tougher than most, with Gold (/10 or less), Holo Silver (/5 or less), and Platinum (1/1) versions.
When did 2021 Panini Absolute come out?
It dropped October 27, 2021.
What's in a 2021 Panini Absolute hobby box?
3 packs per box, 5 cards per pack, 15 cards total per box
Where can I buy 2021 Panini Absolute?
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| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$1,000 | ||
| Hanger Box | |
$30 | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 4 retailers we follow for 2021 Panini Absolute, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
2021 Panini Absolute Football
2021 Panini Absolute is a hits-heavy NFL release built around rookie autographs and memorabilia, with five total hits per hobby box including at least one Rookie Premiere Materials Autograph.
Autographs
3 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 1 Rookie Premiere Materials Autographs
- 2 Additional Autographs
- 1 Insert (Kaboom, Explosive, Red Zone, By Storm, Star Gazing, or Unsung Heroes)
- 2 Spectrum Parallels (Red, Orange, Blue, Gold, or Black 1/1)
Inserts to watch
- Kaboom! 1 per case combined with Explosive The marquee chase set with player illustrations and patterned foil stock, one of the most popular inserts in the hobby.
- Explosive 1 per case combined with Kaboom New SSP insert exclusive to hobby packs, featuring dynamic player action shots.
- By Storm Rookie-focused insert spotlighting first-year players ready to make an impact, with parallels in Red (/100), Orange (/75), Blue (/50), Green (/25), Purple (/5), and Black (1/1).
- Red Zone Chase insert with a similar parallel structure to By Storm, featuring Red (/100), Orange (/75), Blue (/50), Green (/25), Purple (/5), and Black (1/1) versions.
- Rookie Premiere Materials Autographs 1 per box guaranteed The cornerstone autograph set with multiple swatches and memorabilia pieces from different types of gear, plus oversized Jumbo versions and one-of-one NFL Shield parallels.
- Historic Duals New autograph set featuring signatures from two teammates, with Gold (/10 or less), Holo Silver (/5 or less), and Platinum (1/1) parallels.
Fast facts
- Released
- October 27, 2021
- Box config
- 3 packs per box, 5 cards per pack, 15 cards total per box
- Set size
- 241 cards
- Top rookie
- Ja'Marr Chase