I managed to grab one more pack before Virginia's governor issued a stay-at-home order, so lets see if this year's edition of Gypsy Queen offers any joy to this essential employee...
#239 Nick Senzel
Young Reds outfielder Nick Senzel has the honor of being the first card. Overall, I like the design, better than last year at least. One problem I do have with it is the choice to use the player's first name initial followed by the position. The spacing is a little too close for my taste. As you'll see later, this will offer up some interesting card visuals.
#79 Jack Flaherty
#253 Rowdy Tellez
#FTM-11 Vladimir Guerrero Jr (Fortune Teller insert)
I've never been a fan of minis, but this one isn't too shabby. Ignoring my lousy photographing skills, Vlad Jr seems to "pop" from the orange border. If this was a full sized card, that little bit of white space almost lends itself as an ideal spot for a autograph.
#268 Mauricio Dubon (RC)
#12 Max Kepler
#232 Aaron Civale (RC)
#292 Manny Machado
#45 Didi Gregorious
Didi's bat-flip is probably the best action shot among the cards in this pack. I'm glad he's no longer a Yankee, and think the Phillies will appreciate having him around whenever baseball resumes.
#TOD-7 Walker Buehler (Tarot Of The Diamond insert)
Am I the only one getting a little bored with the Tarot card inserts? I think they've run their course and it's time for Gypsy Queen to come up with something new.
#101 Sean Murphy (RC)
#285 Stephen Strasburg
#207 Paul DeJong
#5 Dom Nunez (RC)
#54 Jeff McNeil
Here's our look at the backs. Standard GQ back - good content, but too much wasted space.
#236 Derek Dietrich
#168 Jake Fraley (RC)
#208 Adalberto Mondesi
Yes, there's a period and a space separating the initial and the position, but tell me the word ASS doesn't jump out at you when you look at this card.
The 3-pack of Gypsy Queen comes with bonus green parallels of the cards. Dark green is a good color for a parallel.
Green Parallels:
#168 Jake Fraley (RC)
#208 Adalberto Mondesi
#163 Patrick Corbin
I'll never be able to look at this card again and not think his name is Pee Pee Corbin.
#220 James Marvel (RC)
#2 J.T. Realmuto
Overall, not a bad set. With Gypsy Queen you pretty much know what to expect.
Not a big fan of the last name, first initial thing either. As for GQ as a whole... it's not a bad product... but it's getting old.
ReplyDeleteI like the design this year. Not quite as cluttered. That floating bat! So sweet! The Tarots aren't too special but the Fortunes are much improved. I haven't opened much this year but need a box of GQ.
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