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I had let just about anyone that asked me the question, what did I want for Christmas know that I would really enjoy some 2008 Upper Deck Masterpieces Football for Christmas. My youngest daughter tried to get me a couple of blasters but all of the big box stores near us were out. Not to worry though as soon as the shelves are restocked I will get my blasters.

In my stocking from Santa, (my wife) was a mix of different brands of wax. Two of which just happened to be 2008 Upper Deck Masterpieces Football. I have only opened two packs of Masterpieces so far so the odds are pretty good of getting some cards I need for the set. Lets check’em out.

Pack One

• Chuck Bednarik

• Ladainian Tomlinson

• Randy Moss

• Kevin Dyson

This is a nice pack. A little bit of everything, a legend, couple of future HOF’ers and a very memorable Super Bowl Moment. I love the pose for the Tomlinson, he is a pretty darn successful passer by the way. The Rams/Titans Super Bowl was a fantastic game with a heartbreaking ending for the Titans and their fans. I don’t think anyone that saw the final play will forget it.

Pack Two

• Desmond Howard

• Ben Roethlisberger

• John David Booty

• Barry Sanders

The Heisman Pose with Desmond is a classic. Almost every time I see a Barry Sanders card I wonder what he would have accomplished had he not retired a little early. The Roethlisberger card certainly depicts him in the impression of his nickname, Big Ben.

I needed all eight cards for my set so these two packs were a complete success. I now have fifteen of the base cards. That puts me at 13% of the 110 card issue. Still a ways to go but a couple of blasters should put a good dent in it.