Looks like the Triple Threads visual abortion that is the 24 piece relic is back, and worse than ever. Aside from being one of the worst concepts since the sticker auto on a letter patch, this card looks WORSE than it did last year. Just when you think the impossible couldnt happen, it comes up and slaps you right in the knob.

No player picture? Check.

Confusingly spelled out diecut windows? Check.

Overly excessive “game-used” relics STUFFED into the card? Check.

Fugly design and fold out orientation? Check.

Is a Joe Collector salivating over this card? Check.

Wow, thats five for five. Unbelievable.

Here is last year’s diarrhea for reference.

EDIT: Here is one more card that I am just mortified by. Why in god’s name would anyone want a card that spells out “PRIME” in diecut windows? At least last year, the cards had “RC” with prime diecut in the shield part of the cut out. It was still horrible, but this takes it to a whole new level.

Secondly, which would you rather have: The card above (foil board, die cut prime patch window, sticker auto, millions of parallels), or the card below (foil board, die cut prime patch window, sticker auto, millions of parallels)? Both feature almost identical elements, but in this case, I actually think Panini did well with what they had. At least the focal point isnt some big die cut “I.” The bottom card also features a full player picture and the concept fits with the rest of the card’s content. Just shows how important design is with a card.