The company warns of more redemption cards because of tardy players not returning their cards autographed but this year’s rookie card crop could boost sales of 2012 Topps Chrome football.
Ramblings: Topps Kickoff Promotion
September 17, 2012 By
Rich Klein rambles about issues with this year’s Topps Kickoff Promotion.
Hobby News and Notes from the Editor’s Blog
February 29, 2012 By
Of redemptions, the return of basketball cards, superstar jerseys and the Industry Summit.
2012 Topps Chrome Baseball: Shine On
February 17, 2012 By
Dual autographs and die-cuts are among the newcomers in 2012 Topps Chrome Baseball, due out in August.
Topps’ Golden Ticket Baseball Pulled by Shop Owner
February 13, 2012 By
A card shop owner lands one of the ten Golden Ticket baseballs signed by a trio of all-time greats.
2012 Topps Prime 9 Program Opens with Willie Mays
February 10, 2012 By
Pull redemption card #1 from the 2012 Topps Prime 9 promotion? Take it to your local hobby shop and exchange it for a Willie Mays.
2011 Topps Magic Football Will Be Online Only, All Rookie Cards
January 19, 2012 By
2011 Topps Magic Football is all about the rookie cards. It’s not, however, about hobby shops.
Hoops Cards to Return in March
January 17, 2012 By
22 years after the brand first hit the market, Hoops is returning later this season, with a new set of cards that tips its cap to the original.
2011-12 Upper Deck Hockey: No Auto Redemptions
November 10, 2011 By
Young guns, Heroes and a redemptionless autograph checklist highlight 2011-12 Upper Deck hockey.
2011 Parkhurst Champions Offers Fossils On and Off Ice
October 19, 2011 By
A preview of 2011 Upper Deck Parkhurst Champions, which features all retired players plus bones and coins from ancient times.
2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Box Break
October 19, 2011 By
It’s a commitment with the potential for a big payoff…or not. Here’s what our box buster found inside the 2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball master box.
2011 Topps Five Star Football Preview
September 19, 2011 By
If you’ve got the cash, Topps is working on the cadillac brand of its football card line, 2011 Five Star.
Panini Giving Away Stanley Cup
September 13, 2011 By
…well, not the actual Cup. But it does have championship provenance.
Editor’s Blog: Topps Prime Update, Packers on Wheaties, We’re Getting Faster
September 7, 2011 By
Around the horn we go on the NFL’s opening night, with some Topps news, some love for Wheaties, a website note…and a link to one of the best sports columns you’ll read this year.
Topps Adds Strasburg Cards, Autographs, Grand Prize to Sterling
September 6, 2011 By
Stephen Strasburg returned to the big leagues Tuesday night and Topps is wasting no time promoting their young spokesman as the season winds down.
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.
Topps Prime 9 Player of the Week is Mickey Mantle
September 1, 2011 By
Week 7 is devoted to #7 as Topps continues to fill out its late-season redemption set.
Editor’s Blog: Hosmer Autos in Chrome, Aaron PRIME Redemption, Stolen Goods
August 28, 2011 By
Topps product updates and a NorCal burglary nets baseball cards and a baseball signed by (we think) a Hall of Famer.
Editor’s Blog: NBA Jersey Auction; Free Baseball Cases, What’s Up With Upper Deck?
June 30, 2011 By
Some early highlights from the Basketball Hall of Fame auction a 4th of July special for signed baseball collectors and Upper Deck answers redemption card questions.
Topps Prime Nine Promo Offers Cards, World Series Trip
June 12, 2011 By
2011 Topps Series Two boxes will contain random insert ‘Player of the Week’ redemptions good for hobby shop exclusive cards.
