What Does the 2023-24 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey Hobby Box Contain?

The 2023-24 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey Hobby Box is an exciting addition to the world of Upper Deck hockey cards, offering collectors a chance to explore a premium lineup of cards. As part of the popular Upper Deck Credentials series, this set delivers a mix of autographs, inserts, and rookie cards that highlight the best of the NHL season.

For fans of Credentials hockey, this release provides a detailed glimpse into the league's standout players and rising stars, making it a must-have for serious collectors.

1. Base Cards and Parallels

The foundation of the Credentials Hockey Hobby Box lies in its high-quality base set.

• Base Cards: A 200-card base set featuring sharp photography and premium card stock, including 100 veteran players and 100 rookies in the Debut Ticket Access subset.
• Parallels: Collect nine parallel versions of the base cards, including Red (/349), Orange (/249), Blue (/149), Pink (/49), Green (/25), Purple (/10, Hobby-exclusive), Gold (/5), and Black (1/1). These parallels add rarity and value to your collection.

2. Rookie Content

The 2023-24 edition of Credentials delivers exciting rookie content:

• Debut Ticket Access Cards: These unique rookie cards mimic event tickets and are serially numbered across four tiers of rarity, ranging from /999 to /399.
• Autographed Rookie Variants: Hard-signed rookie autographs are included, with three tiers numbered to 299, 199, or 99, and parallels such as Yellow (/125 or less), Red (/99 or less), Orange (/45 or less), Blue (/35 or less), Green (/25), Purple (/10), and Black (1/1).

3. Autographs and Memorabilia

For collectors seeking premium hits, Credentials offers:

• Debut Ticket Access Autographs: Hard-signed rookie autographs with multiple rarity tiers.
• Dual Ticket Access Autographs: Cards featuring signatures from two players, often teammates or rivals.
• Main Stage Signatures: Veteran-only autographs with Gold parallels numbered to 25 and 10, and a Black 1/1 parallel.

4. Chase Cards and Inserts

The Credentials series features innovative and collectible inserts:

• Acetate Ticket Access Inserts: Transparent card designs that are visually striking and rare.
• Who’s Best? and Who’s Next? Inserts: Highlighting top veterans and rising stars, these new sets feature themed subsets for forwards, defensemen, and goalies.
• 1997 Season Ticket Retro Acetate Cards: A nostalgic nod to the 1997 season, available for both veterans and rookies.
• Speed of the Game: A Light FX insert spotlighting some of the NHL's fastest players, blending veterans and rookies.

5. Box Breakdown

Each 2023-24 Credentials Hockey Hobby Box contains:

Packs and Cards 

• 6 Cards per Pack
• 8 Packs per Box

Guaranteed Hits

• 1 Base Set parallel per box, on average.
• 4 Debut Ticket Access cards per box, on average.
• 8 inserts from Who’s Best?, Who’s Next?, and/or Highly Anticipated sets per box, on average.
• 4 Acetate Ticket Access, Acetate Debut Ticket Access, 1997 Season Ticket Retro Acetate, and/or 1997 Season Ticket Retro Acetate Rookie Cards per box, on average. 

Note: While autographs are a highlight of the set, they are not guaranteed in every box.