{"product_id":"1994-95-parkhurst-parkies-1956-57-missing-link-sealed-hockey-hobby-box-24-packs-original-factory-sealed","title":"1994-95 Parkhurst Parkies 1956-57 Missing Link Sealed Hockey Hobby Box","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1994-95 Parkhurst \"Parkies\" 1956-57 Missing Link Factory Sealed Hobby Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back into hockey history with one of the hobby's most unique tribute releases. The \u003cstrong\u003e1994-95 Parkhurst \"Parkies\" 1956-57 Missing Link\u003c\/strong\u003e set was created to answer one of hockey card collecting's biggest \"what if?\" questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is branded:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParkies Parkhurst\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1956-57\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Officially Licensed NHL Cards Per Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the packaging is designed to resemble a vintage 1950s hockey card box, this product was actually released during the \u003cstrong\u003e1994-95 NHL season\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tribute to the classic Parkhurst brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind the \"Missing Link\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this release is that \u003cstrong\u003ethere was never an actual Parkhurst hockey card set produced for the 1956-57 NHL season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1990s, Parkhurst (under Upper Deck licensing) created a fictional \"lost\" hockey card set that imagined what a 1956-57 Parkhurst release might have looked like had it existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors have affectionately referred to this release as the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Missing Link\"\u003c\/strong\u003e set ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork, card design, typography, and photography all pay tribute to the iconic 1950s Parkhurst hockey cards, making this one of the most nostalgic hockey products ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFactory Hobby Box Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach factory sealed hobby box contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 Packs per Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Cards per Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e240 Total Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChase Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors can hunt for several desirable inserts, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutograph Cards (approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 in every 262 packs\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Greats\u003c\/strong\u003e Inserts (approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 in every 125 packs\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Star\u003c\/strong\u003e Inserts (approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 in every 33 packs\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHall of Fame Stars Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set features many legends from the Original Six era, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGordie Howe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaurice \"Rocket\" Richard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJean Béliveau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTim Horton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStan Mikita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Bucyk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealong with many other NHL greats from hockey's golden era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory Sealed Hobby Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially Licensed NHL Product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTribute to the legendary Parkhurst brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-inspired 1950s artwork and design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Six Hall of Famers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat addition for vintage hockey collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent sealed display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory sealed in original shrink wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos for the exact item and condition you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grandpa's Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52824750784824,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/7399\/7624\/files\/1994-95Parkhurst-Parkies1956-57MissingLinkHobbyBox01.jpg?v=1787163206","url":"https:\/\/grandpascollectibles.com\/products\/1994-95-parkhurst-parkies-1956-57-missing-link-sealed-hockey-hobby-box-24-packs-original-factory-sealed","provider":"Grandpa's Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}