2014-15 Upper Deckhockey

2014-15 Upper Deck Fleer Showcase Hockey Hobby Box

Rookies

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2014-15

DRAISAITL

2013-14

MACKINNON

Frequently asked

What's the main chase in this product?

The Hot Prospects Rookie Patch Autographs. You're guaranteed one per box, numbered to either 175 or 375 depending on the player. The real grails are the White Hot parallels numbered to just 3, which come with a much larger patch piece.

How many autographs do you get per box?

At least one guaranteed Hot Prospects Rookie Patch Auto. The box also includes 2 additional autograph or memorabilia hits, so you're looking at 3 total hits per box minimum, though not all may be signed.

What's the base set like?

Small 100-card base set featuring a mix of current stars, legends, and Team Canada players. It's straightforward and not the focus. The real content is in the inserts and autographs.

Which insert sets are the toughest to pull?

Hot Gloves at 1:540 packs and Wave of the Future at 1:270 packs are the real short prints. Both have die-cut designs and tap into classic Fleer themes. Flair Row 1 and Row 0 Rookies are also scarce at 1:25 packs.

What are the Precious Metal Gems and why do people chase them?

They're parallels of the Metal Universe insert set with extreme scarcity. Red is /100, Blue is /25, and Green is /10. The Metal Universe base inserts 1:3 packs, but landing one of these colored parallels is a huge pull.

Are there any numbered parallels I should know about?

Tons. Hot Prospects Rookie Patch Autos have Red Glow parallels with glove/strap pieces and White Hot parallels with larger patches. Flair has Blue Ice (/250) and Blue Ice Masterpieces (1/1). SkyBox Premium has Star Rubies (/50) and Sparkling Rubies (/5). Pretty much every insert set has multiple tiers.

Is this a good value product?

It depends on your goals. If you're hunting rookie patch autos, you're guaranteed one per box, which is solid. The insert variety is deep and nostalgic. It's priced mid- to high-end, so you're paying for the guaranteed auto and the insert density. Collectors who love Fleer's history and rookie autos tend to rate it highly.

When did 2014-15 Upper Deck Fleer Showcase come out?

It dropped March 19, 2015.

What's in a 2014-15 Upper Deck Fleer Showcase hobby box?

15 packs per box, 5 cards per pack

Where can I buy 2014-15 Upper Deck Fleer Showcase?

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