Description
CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
• The latest edition of Artifacts® features a diverse 250-card base set which includes redemption cards for new-skating 2022-23 rookies. The base set breaks down as follows (subject to change):
Regular (1-100) | Stars (101-135; #’d to 599) | Goalies (136-155; #’d to 599) | Legends (156-170; #’d to 599) | Rookies (171-200; #’d to 999) | Rookie Redemptions (201-250)
The parallel/variant lineup is extensive and loaded with colorful, serially-#’d sets, including many with autographs and/or premium memorabilia. Even the top six prospects in the Rookie Redemption program will be featured on a full array of auto, memorabilia and auto/memorabilia cards. All of the parallels sporting autographs and/or memorabilia are Hobby-exclusive! For a complete parallel list, see the “Product Breakdown” section below.
Box Break: Each box will contain, on average, four (4) serially-#’d base set and/or base set parallel cards, including one (1) #’d to 99 or less.
• Hard-Signed Autographs! 2022-23 Artifacts® features five autographed insert sets, all of which are Hobby-exclusive living sets:
o Admirable Impressions: We’re adding seven new retired and active stars to this set, now in its fourth year. Each card is #’d to 24.
o New! Award Winners Autographs: This is the beginning of an all-new planned living set which will consist of veterans and retired players who have won a major NHL award. Each card, #’d to 25, will highlight an award won.
o Esteemed Endorsements: This is the fifth year of this popular living set! Collectors can add all new retired legends and active superstars to their Esteemed Endorsements collection. Each card is #’d to 28 and some may also feature an inscription along with the hard-signed autograph.
o Signature Apparel: Signature Apparel, now in its third year, sports a diverse checklist consisting of legends, veteran stars and top rookies. Each card is #’d to 36 (Tier 1) or 12 (Tier 2) and features a premium game-worn patch swatch alongside the hard-signed autograph.
o Storied Scripts: Storied Scripts returns after a successful 2021-22 debut with 10 new active and retired stars. Each card is #’d to 25 and may also feature an inscription along with the hard-signed autograph.
• This year’s Arena Artifacts set commemorates the historic Boston Garden, home to the Boston Bruins from 1928-1995. As it was the home of some of the greatest teams in NHL history, Boston Garden hosted the Stanley Cup Final an impressive 17 times. Each card in this special set #’d to 95 features a legendary Bruins player (who played in the Garden) alongside a piece of a relic from the legendary facility.
• New! Fans and collectors alike will love the new Hobby-exclusive Game Ticket Artifacts set! Each card features an authentic game ticket relic from a notable game in the career of an active or retired superstar player. The set is serially-#’d and consists of two subsets – Modern (1989-2021) and Vintage (1949-1988).
• The popular Aurum Signatures cards feature retired legends, active stars and top 2022-23 rookies – all #’d to just 25. Collectors will be chasing the really rare Aurum Signatures Duals cards #’d to just 5 and featuring some incredible pairings!
• Year One Rookie Sweaters cards feature top 2021-22 rookies accompanied by either a jersey or premium patch swatch derived from actual rookie season game-worn jerseys! The cards featuring premium swatches are #’d to 25.
BOUNTY PROGRAM
The Aurum Bounty Card Program returns with a 48-card set-within-a-set! Each card features the player etched out in Gold Light FX.
The Mission
Collect the complete 48-card Aurum Bounty set! Each card will feature a scratch-off bounty code.
Achievements to Earn
Once you’ve entered all 48 unique codes, you will be awarded Aurum Rookie cards #49 and #50. As a bonus, those who complete this mission the fastest will have a shot to earn the following bonus achievements in addition to the two rookie cards:
First 3
The first 3 collectors who collect & redeem the compete 48-card Aurum Bounty set will earn one (1) 12-card Aurum set + one (1) Aurum Autograph card + one (1) Aurum Dual Autograph card.
Next 7
The next 7 collectors who collect & redeem the compete 48-card Aurum Bounty set will earn one (1) 12-card Aurum set + one (1) Aurum Autograph card.
Next 10
The next 10 collectors who collect & redeem the compete 48-card Aurum Bounty set will earn one (1) 12-card Aurum set.
Redeem all bounty cards at UpperDeckBounty.com. For more information about the bounty program, visit the site on or after release date.
