Hockey cards, collectibles and culture
Two promos hint at what could have been a memorable set Action Packed is best known for the “puffy” football card sets they produced in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their cards were akin to a topographical map; the player’s image was embossed, raising it off of the surface of the card, giving it … Continue reading “1994-95 Action Packed Hall of Fame Prototype Cards”
At the card show last weekend, I spent a lot of time sifting through quarter boxes — more so than I usually do. What unknown treasures might they hold??? Truth be told, I would never, ever beat the 2 Topps C55 Marc-Andre Fleury Rookies I found for 10 cents each a few years ago. Or … Continue reading “It Came from the Quarter Box”
Hockey Cards, Collectibles and Culture! From physical artifacts like trading cards, action figures, and game-used sticks, to culture like books, movies, video games and memes, Puck Junk celebrates all things hockey. Sal Barry // Editor and Webmaster // Twitter: @PuckJunk I started Puck Junk because I didn’t think anyone would give me an opportunity to … Continue reading “About this Website”
Have you ever been on the fence as to whether you should buy a complete set or build it yourself? For sets from the 1980s and 1990s, it’s a no-brainer–buying a complete set will save you time and money. But with older cards, it is not that simple. Complete sets of older cards are harder … Continue reading “1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Set: Build or Buy?”
Prior to the release of their inaugural hockey set, Upper Deck issued prototype cards of Wayne Gretzky and Patrick Roy. The two cards were given out at the National Sports Card Convention in Arlington, Texas in July 1990 – roughly four months before Upper Deck Hockey would hit the shelves. The prototypes helped generate excitement … Continue reading “1990-91 Upper Deck Prototype Cards”
The new year is barely 3 weeks old and already I’ve managed to uphold one of my Collecting Resolutions: Complete These @#$% Sets Already I placed an order on the Beckett Marketplace last week and purchased 64 cards. Many brought me closer to completing many different sets. But 16 of these cards were special, because … Continue reading “10 Sets "Killed Off" in 2012”
Every year, I try to make some New Year’s Resolutions in regards to hockey card collecting. This year, I’m making them public. Maybe this will make me more accountable for my collecting habits, right? So, here are my 5 Collecting Resolutions for 2012: 5. Avoid Retail Packs En MasseI like opening up blaster boxes as … Continue reading “5 Collecting Resolutions for 2012”
Nope, your eyes do not deceive you–I have been seeking this Mark Fitzpatrick card for nearly two decades. It is from the 1992-93 Fleer Ultra set–the height of the “Junk Wax Era,” though I prefer to call those years “Neo-Vintage.” Specifically, this was from the Awards Winners insert set, back when inserts were actually cool … Continue reading “19 years later, this card is finally mine!”
Twenty-one cards from the upstart team’s first season The World Hockey Association was founded in 1972, and placed several teams into markets that yearned to have an NHL presence. One founding member of the WHA was the Quebec Nordiques, giving the province of Quebec another team to call their own. Longtime Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman J.C. … Continue reading “Review: 1972-73 Quebec Nordiques”
October 5, 2007 to Present Puck Junk is 4 today. But October 5 is an important day for two other reasons: Yep, both Mario Lemieux and Patrick Roy were born on October 5, 1965. Coincidentally, I recently purchased the two Topps Rookie cards you see above. I guess today was the “right” day to share … Continue reading “Puck Junk is 4 today”