It’s easy to look at the 2014 Cryptozoic Breaking Bad checklist and notice key components that are missing. However, despite its shortcomings, there’s still a lot to the release, which highlights all five seasons of the award-winning series. It mixes a sizeable base set, has robust autograph and memorabilia card lineups and rounds itself out with a trio of standard insert sets.
2014 Cryptozoic Breaking Bad Checklist Breakdown
The 2014 Cryptozoic Breaking Bad base set consists of 134 cards. For a modern set based on a television series, it’s a large number. But once you spread that over five seasons and 62 total episodes, it’s actually quite condensed. It still manages to cover major storyline developments. In addition to the image on the front, backs have a separate smaller one as well as generous plot info.
For those looking to build the set, it’s worth noting that it’s impossible to build a base set from just one box of Breaking Bad trading cards. They have 120 cards and that’s before any inserts are taken into account. As a result, there aren’t as many sets available on the secondary market as a lot of other similar releases that have closer to 90 cards.
Breaking Bad Autographs
2014 Cryptozoic Breaking Bad boxes have both an autograph and a memorabilia card. In both instances, the checklists are large.
Twenty-one actors signed for the set. Headliners include Anna Gunn (Skyler White), Dean Norris (Hank Schrader), Betsy Brandt (Marie Schrader) and Giancarlo Esposito (Gus Fring). Although not every name is big, there are several other noticeable faces who played key roles at some point in the show’s run.
Although the overall autograph lineup is solid, it’s also the product’s biggest weakness. Neither of the show’s two leads, Bryan Cranston (Walter White) and Aaron Paul (Jesse Pinkman). Other familiar names missing from the checklist include Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman), Jonathan Banks (Mike Ehrmantraut), Jesse Plemmons (Todd Alquist) and Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis).
A couple of these names have certified autograph cards in other products. Paul’s signature is in 2015 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball. Not only does Vince Gilligan, Breaking Bad‘s creator, have autographs in 2014 Topps Allen & Ginter, but there are also jumbo memorabilia cards with show-used storyboard pieces. Gilligan’s signature is also in Upper Deck’s 2019 X-Files set.
Ritter is no stranger to autograph cards, either. Her signature is in both 2007 Inkworks Veronica Mars Season 2 and 2018 Upper Deck Marvel Defenders.
Memorabilia Cards
More than 20 costumes are part of the Wardrobe Cards checklist. These are all from key stars including multiple pieces from Walt and Jesse.
A cook suit Walter White memorabilia card isn’t in packs. Instead, it was included exclusively with the set’s binder.
The 2014 Cryptozoic Breaking Bad checklist has a pair of Prop Cards as well. Landing 1:576 packs, it takes approximately two cases to land one, though. Both have pieces of Los Pollos Hermanos soda cups. The logo makes for some interesting cards. Walter White is featured on the back of the first card and Gus Fring on the other.
Twenty-five redemption cards were also available in packs. These were good for an oversized memorabilia card with both a piece of Jesse’s hoodie and a pizza box piece. Redeemed cards measure 4″ x 6″. The offer is now expired.
Additional 2014 Cryptozoic Breaking Bad Inserts
Three other insert sets are in 2014 Cryptozoic Breaking Bad.
Nine Los Pollos Hermanos cards (1:12 packs) tell Gus Fring’s story, both his rise and his rule.
Not a lot of trading cards mimic illegal drugs. Blue Sky (nine cards, 1:24 packs) is the exception. Done with acetate, these have a character on one side and a blue spot on the other meant to evoke crystal meth.
Finally, there are nine Breaking Bad Fan Art cards. Inserted 1:24 packs, these are exactly as they sound. Each card has an illustration done by someone outside the show. Already striking on their own, these are printed on foil for some added pop.
2014 Cryptozoic Breaking Bad Checklist
Set size: 134 cards
Cards per pack: 5
Packs per box: 24
Boxes per case: 12
Release date: June 11, 2014
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Base Set Checklist
134 cards.
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1 Walter White
2 Skyler White
3 Walter White Jr.
4 Jesse Pinkman
5 Hank Schrader
6 Marie Schrader
7 Saul Goodman
8 Gustavo “Gus” Fring
9 Mike Ehrmantraut
10 Overworked and Underappreciated
11 Walt’s 50th Birthday
12 The Death Sentence
13 Time for a Career Change
14 Maiden Voyage of the Crystal Ship
15 Phosphine Gas
16 Walt’s Last Stand
17 A Disturbing Discovery
18 Chemical Disincorporation
19 Cleaning Up the Mess
20 Walt Owns Up
21 Gray Matter
22 Chemotherapy
23 Meeting Tuco
24 No More Bloodshed
25 Heisenberg
26 The Birth of Blue Sky
27 Tuco’s Madness
28 Where’s Walt?
29 Fugue State
30 Jesse and Jane
31 HOLA DEA
32 Better Call Saul
33 Big Changes
34 Los Pollos Hermanos
35 Delivery in One Hour or Less
36 Jane’s Death
37 The Cleaner
38 Separation
39 The Cousins
40 Rehabilitated
41 Skyler’s Affair
42 The Superlab
43 Hank’s Rage
44 One Minute
45 Hank’s Condition
46 Shortened Life Expectancy
47 Walt’s Gambling Problem
48 Jesse’s Back
49 The Fly
50 Bargaining for Jesse’s Life
51 The Replacement Cook
52 Leverage
53 Full Measure
54 Gale’s End
55 Killing Time
56 Box Cutter
57 Self-Defense
58 The Endless Party
59 A New Lead
60 Skyler’s Plan
61 Disappointing Act
62 Rude Awakening
63 New Partners
64 Jesse the Hero
65 Assistant No Longer
66 Meth Head Psychology
67 Buying Junior’s Affection
68 Fingerprinting Gus
69 Hank’s Heisenberg Theory
70 Divided Loyalties
71 Hank’s New Assistant
72 Trouble at the Farm
73 Challenging the Cartel
74 Dinner with Gus
75 A Falling Out
76 Welcome to Mexico
77 Cooking is Art
78 Don Eladio’s Victory Party
79 Gus’ Revenge
80 The Long Road Home
81 A Plea for Help
82 Gus’ Ultimatum
83 Crawl Space
84 The Missing Cigarette
85 Assassination Attempt
86 Unlikely Allies
87 Back to Work
88 Destruction of the Lab
89 Walt Wins
90 Remains of the Superlab
91 Talking Mike Down
92 What About a Magnet?
93 Three-Way Split
94 Hazard Pay
95 Dealing With Lydia
96 Vamonos Pest
97 Legacy Costs
98 Lydia‘s Betrayal
99 A Cry for Help
100 Listening in on Hank
101 The Great Train Robbery
102 Buyout
103 Family Dinner
104 Say My Name
105 Final Confrontation with Mike
106 Loose Ends
107 I’m Out
108 A Shocking Discovery
109 Jesse’s Problem
110 Blood Money
111 Cash Drive
112 Skyler’s Resolve
113 Desert Cache
114 A Change in Management
115 The Revelation
116 The Confession
117 Hotel Vacation
118 The Sting
119 A Better Plan
120 To’Hajiilee
121 My Name is ASAC Schrader
122 We’re a Family
123 Walt Disappears
124 It’s Over
125 Mr. Lambert
126 New Hampshire
127 Irrevocable Trust
128 Crashing the Meeting
129 I Did It For Me
130 Vengeance
131 Walt and Jesse
132 Lydia’s Fate
133 The End
134 Checklist
Autographs Checklist
21 cards.
1:24 packs.
A1 Dean Norris asHank Schrader
A2 Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader
A3 RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr.
A4 Giancarlo Esposito as Gustavo “Gus” Fring
A5 David Costabile as Gale Boetticher
A6 Matt Jones as Badger
A7 Mark Margolis as Tio Salamanca
A8 Michael Shamus Wiles as ASAC George Merkert
A9 Daniel Moncada as Leonel Salamanca
A10 Luis Moncada as Marco Salamanca
A11 Jere Burns as Group Leader
A12 Nigel Gibbs as Detective Tim Roberts
A13 Larry Hankin as Old Joe
A14 Michael Bowen as Uncle Jack
A15 Emily Rios as Andrea Cantillo
A16 Tina Parker as Francesca
A17 Jim Beaver as Lawson
A18 Tess Harper as Mrs. Pinkman
A19 Michael Bofshever as Mr. Pinkman
A20 Christopher Cousins as Ted Beneke
A21 Anna Gunn as Skyler White
Memorabilia Redemption Card Checklist
1 card.
25 copies.
Measures 4 x 6.
Distributed as a redemption.
Jesse Pinkman Hoodie / Valenzia’s Pizza Box
Prop Cards Checklist
2 cards.
1:576 packs.
PC-01 Walter White – Los Pollos Hermanos Cup
PC-02 Gustavo “Gus” Fring – Los Pollos Hermanos Cup
Wardrobe Cards Checklist
22 cards.
1:24 packs.
M22 exclusive to set’s binder and not in packs.
M1 Walter White
M2 Hank Schrader
M3 Jesse Pinkman
M4 Gustavo “Gus” Fring
M5 Skyler White
M6 Walter White
M7 Hank Schrader
M8 Mike Ehrmantraut
M9 Skyler White
M10 Mike Ehrmantraut
M11 Saul Goodman
M12 Walter White
M13 Gustavo “Gus” Fring
M14 Gustavo “Gus” Fring
M15 Mike Ehrmantraut
M16 Hank Schrader
M17 Jesse Pinkman
M18 Gustavo “Gus” Fring
M19 Saul Goodman
M20 Mike Ehrmantraut
M21 Saul Goodman
M22 Walter White – binder exclusive
Blue Sky Checklist
9 cards.
1:24 packs.
HSBG-01 Walter White
HSBG-02 Saul Goodman
HSBG-03 Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
HSBG-04 Hank Schrader
HSBG-05 Skyler White
HSBG-06 Jesse Pinkman
HSBG-07 Marie Schrader
HSBG-08 Mike Ehrmantraut
HSBG-09 Walter White Jr.
Breaking Bad Fan Art Checklist
9 cards.
1:24 packs.
BBFA-01 Better Call Saul
BBFA-02 Flight 515
BBFA-03 Los Pollos Hermanos
BBFA-04 The Cousins
BBFA-05 Don Eladio
BBFA-06 Lily of the Valley
BBFA-07 Tio
BBFA-08 Gus
BBFA-09 Breaking Bad
Los Pollos Hermanos Checklist
9 cards.
1:12 packs.
LPH-01 The Man with No Past
LPH-02 The Chicken Brothers
LPH-03 Not in Chile Anymore
LPH-04 A New Locale
LPH-05 Supporting the Sciences
LPH-06 The Catalyst
LPH-07 The Plan Unfolds
LPH-08 The End of Don Eladio
LPH-09 Completing His Revenge
Promo Cards Checklist
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