Rich Klein discusses Topps’ troubles with the Diamond Collection website and recalls the day he ate a 12-year-old piece of gum–and it was worth it.
Artist Gary Cieradkowski Connects with Dad Through Card Designs
January 19, 2012 By
ESPN.com profiles talented graphic designer Gary Cieradkowski, who’s creating some cool looking art for the “Infinite Baseball Card Set”.
Top 10 Unopened Pack Prices on eBay
December 23, 2011 By
Not everyone is afraid to dip a big toe into the uncertain waters of unopened packs on the auction giant.
First 2011-12 Basketball Cards Won’t Appear Until Late February
December 20, 2011 By
The lockout has pushed the arrival of 2011-12 basketball cards back to late February. He’s what Panini is planning.
2012 Topps Museum Collection: A Real Name-Changer?
November 15, 2011 By
2011 Topps Marquee morphs into 2012 Topps Museum Collection. A sneak peek at one of next year’s early season products.
2012 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball: Back for A Second Go-Round
November 7, 2011 By
Topps is bringing back one of its debut sets of 2011, Gypsy Queen Baseball. We’ve got a peek at what to expect.
2011 Topps Chrome Superfractor Cam Newton Rookie Card on eBay
November 6, 2011 By
One lucky pack-popper pulled the pick of the 2011 football card litter.
Topps Opening Day Baseball: The Richard Nixon of Baseball Card Sets
October 25, 2011 By
Topps has achieved peace with honor with its often ignored Opening Day baseball product, set to return in 2012.
1962 Topps: Sales Info Offers A Trip Back in Time
October 17, 2011 By
Fifty years ago, Topps salesmen were preparing to hit the road, pitching those wood-grain beauties we now know as 1962 Topps. Unopened pack guy has more on the process–and the stunning return on investment one could have had by saving just one case.
Dominion Hockey Gives Up its Stanley Cup
October 5, 2011 By
A Michigan hockey card collector latches on to a 1978-79 Canadiens mini Stanley Cup through a Panini Dominion promotion.
Topps: Redemption Card Good for Pack, Not Set
September 8, 2011 By
There’s an ‘error card’ inside 2011 Topps Chrome.
2011 Topps Football Offers Familiar Concepts
September 2, 2011 By
Football is back and so, for the 56th year, are Topps football cards. Rich Klein tackles a fresh box.
Vintage Sports Card Packs a Challenge on eBay
August 24, 2011 By
The popularity of unopened packs and big time auctions keeps collectors on the prowl for rare, authentic wax.
Editor’s Blog: First Pack, Old Pack, National Impressions, Prime 9
August 22, 2011 By
Topps PRIME 9 #5 is revealed, some nostalgic remembrances about baseball cards and childhood, a 1972 Topps pack rip and another take on this year’s NSCC.
2011 Bowman Sterling Packs 2 Autographs Per Pack
August 19, 2011 By
One of Topps’ last products of 2011 will focus on signed rookie and prospect cards.
2011 Topps Tier One Baseball Will Debut in November
July 8, 2011 By
Topps is promising on card autographs galore as it prepares for yet another new product release this fall.
Pack Busting and Flipping with Jimmy Fallon and Bob Costas
June 29, 2011 By
NBC’s late night funster Jimmy Fallon shares some old Topps gum and flipping games with Bob Costas.
2011 Topps Gypsy Queen Review
May 31, 2011 By
Box buster Rich Klein is off the DL and making up for lost time. How did he do with his box of the popular Topps throwback, Gypsy Queen?
2011 Topps Tribute Pack Review
April 27, 2011 By
Not for the light of wallet, 2011 Topps Tribute packs offer autographs, relics and parallels in each five-card pack.
