The whole story can be found in the Silver Striker newsletter comming out in just a few weeks. Here's what you need to know right now: The "blue caps" in play right now are dated 2002 and will be put in the hopper a 5 to a fill until they run out. Only 500 WILL be produced of the pony express dated 2002. On Jan. 1, 2003, another pony express will go into play dated, indeed, 2003 (no blue cap). This will be the "common" strike of this design. Note: the 2002 pony express says "1 of 1." The 2003 will say 1 of ?? (there are others in the series). Sid's will not trade for the "blue caps." This is a new concept to create a chase strike. Sid's has many suprises for the collector in 2003 - enjoy the newsletter AND if your not a member, this would be a great reason to belong to the Silver Strikers Chapter.