Product Details

Remembering a bygone era of collecting, 2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey continues Upper Deck’s homage to the 1990s. The retro-themed NHL set features many insert lines and parallels that first emerged during the ’90s. Autographs combine to average at least six per 16-box Hobby case. The 200-card base set for 2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey features veterans (#1-100), stars (#101-150; 1 per pack) and rookies (#151-200; 1 per pack).

2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Insert Parallels Breakdown

 Base Parallels

• Blue Spectrum FX – 1:5 (Blaster)
• Purple Spectrum FX – #/199 (Blaster)
• Printing Plates – 1/1
• Base Stars/Rookies Parallels
• Blue Spectrum FX – 1:10 (Blaster)
• Purple Spectrum FX – #/199 (Blaster)
• Printing Plates – 1/1

2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey PMG Parallels

The ultimate ’90s parallel helps give 2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey some added pop via a selection of Precious Metal Gems cards. These apply to the full base set along with the 1997-98 Metal Universe Retros PMG, 2008-09 Metal Universe Retros PMG and 2013 Metal Universe Retros PMG inserts. 

2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey PMG Parallels Breakdown

Base/Stars/Rookies PMG Parallels

• Red PMG – #/100
• Green PMG – #/10
• Gold PMG – 1/1

1997-98 Retros PMG Parallels

• Red PMG – #/100 (#11-100)
• Green PMG – #/100 (#1-10)
• Gold PMG – 1/1 

2008-09 Retros PMG Parallels

• Red PMG – #/100 (#11-100)
• Green PMG – #/100 (#1-10)
• Gold PMG – 1/1

 2013 Retros PMG Parallels

• Red PMG – #/100 (#11-100)
• Green PMG – #/100 (#1-10)
• Blue PMG – #/50
• Gold PMG – 1/1

2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Inserts

Speaking of inserts, that’s where most of the content falls in the 2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey checklist. Collectors will recognize a slew of classic styles from prior years. 1990 Skybox Retro Metal (1:240 packs) brings the early-’90s look to modern times. Other design callbacks can be found in 2008-09 Metal Universe Retros (1:5 packs) and 2013 Metal Universe Retros (1:240 packs).

2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey also features the return of some iconic inserts. Annual favorites include Jambalaya (1:960 packs) and Metal-X (1:480 packs) Fans can chase new versions of the popular Net-Rageous (1:343 packs) and NOYZ BOYZ (1:960 packs) NBA inserts, as well Meltdown (1:12 packs), Palladium (1:400 packs) and Soul of the Game (1:43 packs) are also back in the mix.

Promising “crystallized chaos,” the all-new Martensite (1:160 packs) joins 2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey with a metallic design. Taking a die-cut approach, Goose Eggs (1:400 packs) is geared to top goalies with a shutout on their résumé. Additional new choices include 9.461e KM (1:60 packs), Constellations (1:10 packs), Energetic Explosions (1:14 packs), Premium Player (1:38 packs), Quick Strike (1:300 packs), T Tauri Star (1:15 packs), The Business (1:480 packs), and Vivacity (1:300 packs).

Lastly, the Skybox Premium Prospects (1:5) and Z-Force (1:15) sets supply familiar options for 1990s fans.

2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Insert Rundown

2008-09 Metal Universe Retros

• Base Insert – 1:5
• Purple Spectrum FX – #/199
• Printing Plates – 1/1

9.461e KM

• Base Insert – 1:60
• Gold – #/99

Constellations

• Base Insert – 1:10
• Spectrum – #/199
• Gold – #/99

Energetic Explosions

• Base Insert – 1:14
• Spectrum – #/199
• Gold – #/99

Meltdown

• Base Insert – 1:12
• Spectrum – #/199
• Gold – #/99

Palladium

• Base Insert – 1:400
• Spectrum – #/25
• Premium Player
• Base Insert – 1:38
• Gold – #/99

Quick Strike

• Base Insert – 1:300
• Spectrum – #/25

Skybox Premium Prospects

• Base Insert – 1:5
• Star Sapphire – 1:20 (Blaster)
• Star Rubies – #/50
• Star Emeralds – #/10
• Star Diamonds – 1/1
• Printing Plates – 1/1

Soul of the Game

• Base Insert – 1:43
• Gold – #/99

T Tauri Star

• Base Insert – 1:15
• Spectrum – #/199
• Gold – #/99

Z-Force

• Base Insert – 1:15
• Rave – #/399
• Super Rave – #/50
• Universe Rave – 1/1

2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Autographs

Averaging six per case, autographs provide one more chase in 2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey. Look for Base Silver Autographs (1:120 packs), Base Stars Silver Autographs (1:600 packs) and Base Rookies Silver Autographs (#/399 or #/199) cards. Rookie subjects can be found in the new Blue (#/50) parallel.

2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Base Autograph Rundown

Base Auto

• Silver Auto – 1:120
• Green Auto – #/10
• Gold Auto – 1/1

Base Stars Auto

• Silver Auto – 1:600
• Green Auto – #/10
• Gold Auto – 1/1

Base Rookies Auto

• Silver Auto Tier 1 – #/399
• Silver Auto Tier 2 – #/199
• Blue Auto – #/50
• Green Auto – #/10
• Gold Auto – 1/1

The rest of the signed are even tougher to uncover, including 2008-09 Metal Universe Retros Autographs (1:480 packs), 9.461e KM Autographs (#/35), Constellations Autographs (1:1,500 packs), Energetic Explosions Auto (1:1,200 packs), Meltdown Autographs (1:1,000 packs), Premium Player Autographs (#/25), Skybox Premium Prospects Star Emeralds Autographs (#/25), Soul of the Game Autographs (#/35), and T Tauri Star Autographs (1:1,000 packs).

Product Breakdown

Product Configuration: 7 cards per pack, 15 packs per box, 16 boxes per case
2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Hobby Box Break Average:

• 1 #’d Insert
• 1 Z-Force Insert
• 3 2008-09 Metal Universe Retros Inserts
• 3 Skybox Premium Prospects Cards
• 5 Additional Inserts (Meltdown, Constellations, T Tauri Star AND/OR Energetic Explosions)
• 1 Additional Insert (Soul of the Game, Premium Player OR 9.461e KM)

2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Hobby Case Hit Average:

• 6 Autographs
• 1 Martensite Insert
• 1 2013 Metal Universe Retros Insert
• 1 1990 Skybox Retro Metal Insert
• 2 Additional Inserts (Quickstrike, Palladium AND/OR Goose Eggs)
• 2 Additional Inserts (The Business, Vivacity AND/OR Net-Rageous)