2020/21 Topps Merlin Chrome Soccer Hobby Box - Release Day Hobby Fun!

2021 Video #69 After 7 months of waiting on my pre-order, this year's brand new Topps Merlin Chrome finally released today (hobby version not retail)! I bought 2 at $119 each last December and they released for $249 each on Topps' website today so I did get a bargain despite having to wait so long. Each box follows the regular chrome format, with 18 packs of 4 cards each and 1 guaranteed auto per box. Most autos are base, and most boxes will have a few (usually 3) numbered parallel cards. The inserts this year are also fantastic and the simplicity of the design and checklist makes this one of the best releases this year in my opinion. Maybe I will rip the second box... who knows! Recap: Hefty stack of base (1 Moukoko + 1 Pedri) Inserts (6): U23: Osimhen, Donnarumma, Mount; Wizards: Savic, Haaland; Ageless: Messi Refractors (6): Baro, Martinelli, Jones, Ruiz, Calafiori, Haidara Numbered (3): Benzema Purple 013/299, Morelos Green 70/99, Timber Gold Atomic 18/50 Auto (1): Rodrygo Mojo Parallel 51/99 Thanks for watching! Timestamps for your convenience: 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - Box Opening 3:06 - Pack Opening 12:25 - Box Recap Link to my other channel (MRE):    / @cookiesheepmre   Link to my card Instagram:   / brianccards