2005-06
2005-06 Upper Deck Bee Hive Hockey Hobby Box
Upper Deck hockey
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Frequently asked
Who's 2005-06 Upper Deck Bee Hive for?
The deep end. People buy this chasing top rookie patch autos and legend signatures, and the price reflects it.
What are the key rookie cards in this set?
Sidney Crosby (#101) and Alexander Ovechkin (#102) are the marquee rookies. They come in multiple parallel versions (Red, Blue, Beige borders). Crosby and Ovechkin cards command the highest prices in the set.
What makes the oversized cards special?
The 5x7 Jumbo cards (181-250) are a throwback to the original Beehive photos kids collected in the 1950s-60s. You get one per pack guaranteed, and they're a big part of the set's appeal and nostalgia factor.
How do the parallel cards work?
Base and rookie cards come in multiple border colors: Red (1:2 packs), Blue (1:5 packs), Beige (1:15 packs), and a rare Beehive Back version (1:480 packs). Red Borders are the most common and feature close-up portrait shots instead of action photos.
What's the deal with the Beehive Rookies subset?
Only the yellow-bordered cards labeled 'Beehive Rookies' (cards 91-150) officially count as rookies in this set. The oversized Jumbo rookie cards (R1-R5) are not considered rookie cards, even though they feature rookie players like Crosby.
Are there autographs in this product?
Yes, but they're rare. You'll find Beehive Signature Scrapbook cards (on-card autos) and Jumbo Autograph cards. A typical box might pull one or two autos, though odds aren't officially published.
What are Matted Materials cards?
These are game-used jersey cards, typically one per box on average. Quality varies, and some cards have mismatches (like a player pictured with a different team than the jersey shown).
Is this a good value product?
At $50 per box (when available), it's considered a lower-end product with decent pull potential. You're guaranteed one Jumbo card per pack and a decent chance at parallels and autos, making it fun for the price.
What are the best inserts in 2005-06 Upper Deck Bee Hive?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Beehive Rookies (1:4 packs), Oversized 5x7 Photo Cards (Jumbo) (1 per pack), Red Border Parallels (1:2 packs), Blue Border Parallels (1:5 packs), Beige Border Parallels (1:15 packs), Matted Materials.
When did 2005-06 Upper Deck Bee Hive come out?
It dropped April 14, 2006.
What's in a 2005-06 Upper Deck Bee Hive hobby box?
15 packs per box, 5 cards per pack (4 regular cards and 1 oversized 5x7 photo card per pack)
What's the cheapest 2005-06 Upper Deck Bee Hive hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $1399.99 CAD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2005-06 Upper Deck Bee Hive?
We track listings across the major North American card shops and surface the best price up top. The Buy on eBay links go through the eBay Partner Network.
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2005-06 Upper Deck Bee Hive Hockey
2005-06 Bee Hive is a lower-end Upper Deck hockey set built around oversized 5x7 photo cards that echo the vintage Beehive photos from the Original Six era. The main draw is pulling rookie cards of Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, plus autographed cards and game-used jersey inserts.
Autographs
Rare, odds not published
On average per hobby box
- 36 Base cards (standard 2.5x3.5 inch, cards 1-90)
- 4 Beehive Rookies (yellow-bordered, cards 91-150)
- 15 Oversized 5x7 photo cards (Jumbo cards, cards 181-250)
- Red Border parallel cards (close-up portrait shots)
- Blue Border parallel cards
- Beige Border parallel cards
- 1 Matted Materials game-used jersey card per box on average
Inserts to watch
- Beehive Rookies 1 in 4 packs Yellow-bordered rookie cards numbered 91-150, the official rookie subset. Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin are the marquee pulls.
- Oversized 5x7 Photo Cards (Jumbo) 1 per pack Nostalgic large-format cards (181-250) that echo vintage Beehive photos from the Original Six era. One per pack guaranteed.
- Red Border Parallels 1 in 2 packs Close-up portrait shots with red borders, available for 50 base cards and 50 rookie cards (101-150). Collectors actively hunt the full set of 100.
- Blue Border Parallels 1 in 5 packs Parallel variant with blue borders, less common than Red Border.
- Beige Border Parallels 1 in 15 packs Scarcer parallel variant with beige borders.
- Matted Materials Game-used jersey cards, typically one per box on average. Quality and player relevance vary.
- Beehive Signature Scrapbook / Jumbo Autographs Autographed cards featuring on-card signatures. Rare pulls that drive box value.
Fast facts
- Released
- April 14, 2006
- Box config
- 15 packs per box, 5 cards per pack (4 regular cards and 1 oversized 5x7 photo card per pack)
- Set size
- 250 cards
- Top rookie
- Sidney Crosby