2023–24 Upper Deck Engrained Hockey Hobby Box

The 2023–24 Upper Deck Engrained Hockey Hobby Box is a premium, low-card-count NHL product centered on hard-signed autographs and memorabilia made from game-used hockey sticks. Every box contains only six cards, but the format is built to deliver multiple premium pieces rather than a traditional base-heavy break.

Each box delivers, on average:

• 2 autograph and/or memorabilia cards

• 1 rookie card

• 1 additional base card or parallel

• 2 insert, parallel or premium cards
  

The 200-card base set combines current stars, retired legends and rookies from multiple seasons. The rookie checklist is highlighted by the strong 2023–24 class, with cards available in wood-themed parallels such as Mahogany, Rosewood and White Birch.

Engrained’s signature attraction is its extensive stick-memorabilia content. Collectors can chase cards featuring pieces of game-used sticks through sets such as Clutch Components, Complete Sticks, Tandem Twigs and one-of-one Distinguishing Marks. Some cards incorporate manufacturer logos, player names, tape or other distinctive portions of the stick.

The product also features several unusual premium constructions:

• Carved in Time laser-engraved wooden cards

• ElectroCast metal cards

• Synthesis acetate-style cards

• Signature Shots autographs incorporating carbon-fiber stick material

• Hard-signed rookie, star and legend autographs
  

With only six cards per box, the value depends heavily on the autograph subject, memorabilia piece, serial numbering and card construction. It is aimed more at premium-hit collectors than set builders.