UFC 2012 Topps UFC Bloodlines

[Ripsnorta]

New box coming looks better than knockouts . Still crap sticker auto's
What do you guys think . 175 bucks is a bit rich but I can't say no.
Here is a copy of what's in it.


Every Box contains (2) Relics, (2) Jumbo or Dual Relics, (1) Manufactured Relic, and (2) Autograph Relics!!
Each Hobby Box contains (10) Mini-Boxes. Each Mini-Box contains (2) Base Cards, (1) Base Parallel Card, (1) Insert Card, and (1) Hit!
2012 Topps UFC Bloodlines commemorates the rich international legacy of the UFC and Strikeforce and the national heritage of their leading fighters.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
Base Cards:
150 notable UFC and Strikeforce combatants along with some of the most promising fighters to debut in these organizations within the last year.

Parallel Cards:
All base cards receive the following parallels, inserted 1 Per Pack!
Flag Parallel: Numbered to 188
BLACK Parallel: Numbered to 88
Red Parallel: Numbered to 8
PLATINUM Parallel: Numbered 1 of 1
Printing Plates: Numbered 1 of 1

Insert Cards:
Bloodlines: One of the most popular UFC inserts returns featuring fifteen UFC and Strikeforce fighters, highlighting their diverse nationalities.
Fighting Forefathers:
Fighters and MMA figureheads from the past are recognized in this 10-card set. All inserts above paralleled as follows:
Black Parallel: Numbered to 88
Red Parallel: Numbered to 8
PLATINUM Parallel: Numbered 1 of 1
Printing Plates: Numbered 1 of 1

Relic Cards:
Fighter Relic Base Parallel: Over 35 fighters featuring fighter-worn shirts and shorts. Numbered to 188!
Fighting Forefathers Relics: 5 fighters featured in the insert set are highlighted with cards containing a piece of fighter-worn gear. Numbered to 188!
Above paralleled as follows:
Red Parallel: Numbered to 8
PLATINUM Parallel: Numbered 1 of 1

Jumbo and Dual Relics:
Jumbo Fight Mat Relics: 30 fighters along with a piece of mat on which they fought. Numbered to 88!
Fighter Jumbo Relic Base Parallel: 40 fighters featuring a jumbo sized relic of fighter-worn shirts or shorts. Numbered to 88!
Bloodlines Dual Relics: 15 pairs of fighters who share a similar heritage along with fighter-worn shirts or shorts from each fighter. Numbered to 88!
Above paralleled as follows:
Red Parallel: Numbered to 8
PLATINUM Parallel: Numbered 1 of 1
Printing Plates: Numbered 1 of 1

Manufactured Relics:

International Airmail: 10 cards present fighters paired with actual postage stamps from their countries of origin. Numbered to 50!
Patriotic Patches: 25 fighters are shown with patches bearing symbols of their national heritage.
FLAG Parallel: NUMBERED TO 25

Autograph Cards:
Autographed Base Parallel: More than 35 UFC and Strikeforce fighters autograph a version of their base card. First-time signers will receive the "First Autograph Issue" stamp.
Red Parallel: Numbered to 8
PLATINUM Parallel: Numbered 1 of 1
Printing Plates: Numbered 1 of 1
Red Ink Autograph Parallels: 25 fighters will sign with their nicknames in red ink. Numbered to 15!
Fighting Forefathers Autograph Parallel: 5 fighters featured in the insert set are highlighted with cards containing their autograph. Numbered to 88!
Bloodlines Autograph Parallel: 5 fighters featuring their autographs. Numbered to 88!
International Incident Dual Autographs: 5 pairs of fighters who competed in UFC events held outside of the USA, along with their autographs. Numbered to 25!
Global Conflict Dual Autographs: 5 pairs of fighters with different origins, who competed against each other, with their autographs. Numbered to 25!
Bloodlines Dual Autographs: 5 pairs of fighters who share the same national heritage are linked, along with their autographs. Numbered to 25!
Countrymen Quad Autograph Book Cards: 5 sets of fighters who all share the same national heritage, are showcased with their autographs. Numbered to 25!

Autograph Relic Cards:
Bloodlines Dual Autographed Relic Cards: 10 cards each featuring 2 fighter autographs and pieces of worn items. Numbered to 10!
Autographed Fight Mat Jumbo Relics: 20 cards with a fighter autograph and a piece of mat from one of their fights. Numbered to 25!
Autographed Patriotic Patch: 10 fighters featured with a manufactured patch and autograph. Numbered to 99!
Bloodlines Fighter Autographed Relics: Over 30 fighters with an autograph and an authentic worn item.
Red Parallel: Numbered to 8
PLATINUM Parallel: Numbered 1 of 1
Printing Plates: Numbered 1 of 1
2011 Champion Fighter Autograph Relic Book Card: Each of the seven 2011 UFC Champions with an autograph, fighter-worn relic and mat relic. Numbered to 3!

Sketch Cards:
Bloodlines Sketch Cards: 100 unique, original sketch cards of some of the most popular UFC and Strikeforce fighters and personalities.

Box Loaders:
IT'S TIME! Autographed Announce Cards: Over 100 cards with Bruce Buffer's own announce cards from UFC events, signed by the voice of the Octagon himself! Numbered 1 of 1!

 

[911_Turbo]

I've said it once and I'll say it again, damn Topps for flooding the market!

Apart from that, the cards look nice. The Announce card box toppers are an awesome idea.

 

[GiRDS-]

lol topps are ridiculous.

 

[devo]

Topps are mental.....Still have redemptions over a year old and they keep pumping out products.

BUT I'M STILL GETTING A CASE OF THESE! (and I wonder why they flood the market)

 

[Lazlow]

Wasn't too keen on this, but Tate and Rousey have been tweeting pics of their respective cards and now I might have to get a few boxes.

 

[911_Turbo]

For sets like these, I wish they wouldn't have such a huge base set. You only get 20 base cards in a box, would probably be lucky to get a base set out of a case

Hopefully will be picking up a box when they come out

 

[sskillswitch]

Torn between buying a box, or saving all my pennies for a Rousey auto lol

 

[Ripsnorta]

Me and Devo have a Case each on the way .
been to long between rips.
gona snag me a buffer!!!

 

[Ripsnorta]

still stickers that sux !

 

[UFCtrader]

For sets like these, I wish they wouldn't have such a huge base set. You only get 20 base cards in a box, would probably be lucky to get a base set out of a case

Amen, brother.

I'm still two cards short of a full set of Knockout 2010 base...

 

[Chelle]

I'm going to stick to picking up singles for a bit.
So many redemptions! Even the Buffer box toppers are redemptions - and they don't say what fight card you've got.

 

[Ripsnorta]

next the base cards will be redemptions

 

[Chelle]

haha! I think they're pushing too much out. KO in February 0___0

 

[911_Turbo]

Just watched some breaks online, cards look very nice.

 

[Ripsnorta]

seen a few cant wait to rip some!!
you gona get a box?

 

[UFCtrader]

Damn these do look good.

I caved and ordered a box, together with a box of Knockout 2012. Also have two boxes of Knockout 2010 on the way.

I was thinking along the lines of collecting two 'annual' series. Let's hope they keep Knockout once a year, and maybe Bloodlines could be my second.

Let the budget-crippling addiction begin again...

 

[911_Turbo]

seen a few cant wait to rip some!!
you gona get a box?

Will be getting 1 box for sure, $$$ depending on me getting anymore than that

 

[devo]

My and ripsonorta's cases are due to arrive Wednesday...... can't wait!

 

[Lazlow]

I found this thread where Brad Utterstrom posted pics of the whole 106 skatch card set.

Looking at that, both Tates have been pulled, one here and the other I've seen on eBay.

Some of the sketches look pretty rubbish compared to others he's done. But the dual card ones are pretty cool.

Value for these seem to be a bit over the shop. 3 GSPs have gone on ebay, two around the $180 - one of which was Utterstrom's original sketch he sold himeself (heh so much for 1/1) - but then another went for $300+. There's Hughes, Griffin, Franklin, Okami, that went for less than $100, and the biggest would be a JDS that went for $500.

Can't help but feel they're getting overvalued, with some being intially listed at $400+ then, going for substantially less when relisted. Compare what Utterstrom's original Arianny went for with what someone is asking for its print.

 

[Chelle]

I think the big asking price is patially because it's a new avenue for MMA cards. Not a huge fan of them in sports, but it seems to be becoming popular.

Brad's work is amazing. I'd say some of the less impressive one's would be due to time restraints.