300th Post! - A special box break brought to you by Panini

Well, first of all, this is post number 300.  And that's pretty cool.  And I do have a great way to mark the event - a box break.  When I came back from vacation I was surprised to see a box waiting for me on my doorstep when I returned.  And when I opened it up, I was pretty excited to see a box of 09/10 Court Kings inside waiting to be busted - all thank so the folks over at Panini.  So thanks to Panini for the opportunity to open another box here on the site.

Again, all cards inside are going to be given away one way or another.  I haven't decided on the method for a contest yet, but that will be coming shortly.  First, here's the video of the break, and below you'll find the scans of the cards.



The scans - complete box breakdown:

I got three of the standard version base cards numbered to /450 copies each.  I pulled Kevin Love, Joakim Noah and Zach Randolph.

I pulled two of the bronze (?) variations.  I'm not sure if bronze is what they're called, but that seems to be the color on their borders.  These cards are numbered /149 copies each. 

I also pulled an Artistry and a Masterpieces insert.  The Gallinari is numbered /249 and the Richardson is numbered out of /149.  I like the Gallinari card, it reminds me of the Diamond Kings baseball cards I used to collect.

Shane Battier Gallery of Stars relic /299.

Annual Free-Throw % champion Shaq Hardwood Heroes relic /299.  I have nothing against Shaq, in all seriousness.  I'm pretty surprised that he has no team for this year yet. 

Earl Monroe Dribble Kings relic /299. 

Eric Maynor Rookie auto /649.  The numbering on this card is a bit high, but I still prefer Rookie autos to a conventional auto.  The card does feature a sticker auto, but the action shot is really a good one.

And the real hit of the box is this Alonzo Mourning Auto'd Box Topper numbered 04/49.  And this auto is on-card, a huge plus.  Really this is such a great card.  I really wish that there would be a whole set of cards the size of box toppers.  How cool would it be to have a jersey patch put into something these size?  Just wishful thinking, I know.  But still, very well done on this card here.

And that's the box.  4 hits and an autographed box topper.  A very fun and enjoyable box to open.  Enough so that I may still look to grab a box myself.  Thanks again to Panini for the box and for all the extras that were sent along with it.

Here's to another 100 posts!