Nick Blankenburg Card Appraisal

Nick Blankenburg Metal Universe Hockey Card

The item is a sports trading card featuring hockey player Nick Blankenburg. The card has a metallic or foil-like finish with a bronze or coppery background color which appears textured, possibly to resemble metal. The background also features a pattern of circular elements, potentially rivets or gear elements, contributing to a 'metal universe' aesthetic. Blankenburg is depicted in his Columbus Blue Jackets uniform, wearing a helmet and holding a hockey stick, in an action pose on the ice. His name, "Nick Blankenburg," is prominently displayed in a silver scripting font across the bottom of the card. The text "Blue Jackets" is also present below his name in a smaller, similar font. The card features a silver logo in the bottom right corner that reads "METAL UNIVERSE". The name "BLANKENBURG" is also embossed or printed in a large font across the top of the card. The edges and corners appear relatively sharp and intact from the visible angle, suggesting good condition, though minor surface wear on the metallic finish is possible but not clearly discernible in the image. No specific manufacturer's mark is clearly visible besides the "METAL UNIVERSE" series branding. The style suggests a modern trading card, likely from a recent production year.