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2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: The Ultimate Budget Collector’s Dream

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Introduction
The 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Hobby Box is here! As O-Pee-Chee’s flagship budget set, it remains one of the most exciting, affordable hockey card products on the market. Packed with variety and volume, this set is a great pickup for collectors who love chasing inserts, parallels, and classic OPC designs.
Release Details
- Release Date: February 19, 2024
- Price: $90 CAD
Box & Pack Breakdown
- 10 cards per pack
- 18 packs per box
- 16 boxes per case
Each hobby box delivers a solid mix of base cards, inserts, and short print parallels, making it a fun and affordable rip.
Key Features & Highlights
Base Set
- 600 total cards in the base set (typical OPC fashion)
- The last 100 cards feature All-Stars and Marquee Rookies

Parallels
- Blue Border (1:3 packs)
- Yellow Border (1 per blaster pack)
- Red Border (1:18 packs)
- Orange Border (/25)
- Printing Plates (1/1)

For the last 100 cards (All-Stars & Marquee Rookies):
- Rainbow Foil (/350)
- Black Rainbow (/100)
- Green Rainbow (/33)
- Gold Rainbow (1/1)
Inserts
Most inserts in this set will feel familiar to longtime OPC collectors:
- Playing Cards: Always a fan favorite, with pull rates based on card ranking (Ace is the hardest to pull)
- OPC Premier: A premium-looking foil insert
- Manufactured Patch Cards: Chance at pulling a Connor Bedard patch (1:192 packs)
- 3D Marquee Rookies: A rare insert (1:864 packs)
- Bounty Puzzle Cards: Tough chase with each card landing 1:96 packs



Autographs & Memorabilia?
- None in this set, staying true to OPC’s traditional format.
Here’s What to Expect in a Hobby Box:
- 4 Playing Card Inserts
- 3 OPC Premier Cards
- 18 Retro Cards (1 per pack)
- 4 Blue Border Parallels
- 1 Red Border Parallel
- 3 Serial-Numbered Parallels
- 1 Additional Chase Card
Checklist Highlights
Since this is a budget-friendly set, there aren’t massive chase cards or high-end rookie autos. Even top rookies like Macklin Celebrini won’t drive crazy demand.
The real chase here? Short print inserts and parallels.
Design & Aesthetic Overview
In classic OPC fashion, these cards are made of traditional cardboard stock rather than glossy, premium finishes. This set leans heavily into its old-school hockey card heritage, which many collectors love.
Final Thoughts & Recommendation
Who is this set for?
- Pure collectors who enjoy OPC’s traditional style.
- Entry-level collectors looking for a high-volume, affordable product.
- Fans of classic hockey card designs who aren’t focused on big-value flips.
With 600 cards, tons of inserts, and a low price point, this is a perfect set for collectors who love ripping packs and enjoying the variety OPC provides.
Will you be picking up a box? Let me know in the comments!
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