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!