Those wood grain borders will drive you batty. So which 1962 Topps high numbers are truly the hardest to find?
2013 Bowman Football Will Include ’52 Bowman Minis
January 11, 2013 By
Topps goes retro again with its nod to 1952 Bowman football as mini inserts in its 2013 Bowman football product, set to release in six months.
Sy Berger on Baseball Reliquary Ballot
January 7, 2013 By
A fan organization that recognizes those who impact baseball in different ways has put former Topps exec Sy Berger on its ‘Shrine of the Reliquary’ ballot for 2013.
Ramblings: Website Stirs Memories of Early Topps Books; Heritage Suggestions
January 1, 2013 By
Rich Klein recalls the first comprehensive Topps books, has some suggestions for Topps Heritage and pines for a more personal hobby in his New Year’s resolutions.
NFL Rookie Avalanche Continues with 2012 Bowman Sterling Football
December 26, 2012 By
Like rookie cards? This year’s amazing draft class takes center stage in the 2012 Bowman Sterling football product.
Fanoculars, Topps Bring Cards to…Binoculars
December 25, 2012 By
Topps is reaching out to fans with a new partnership that turns its sports card licenses into the outer shell of a portable binoculars product called Fanoculars.
Editor’s Blog: How Marvin Miller Changed the Baseball Card Game
November 27, 2012 By
Baseball cards went from being the source of free gifts and lunch money to a big revenue source for the players union under the guidance of Marvin Miller who died Tuesday.
Tradition: Topps Names All Rookie Team
November 26, 2012 By
It started in the late 1950s and continues today with the announcement of the 2012 Topps All-Rookie team. So who’s getting the little trophies on their 2013 cards?
Topps Five Star Club Aimed at High Rollers
November 14, 2012 By
Topps unveiled a new exclusive membership program for big spenders Wednesday, but even if you’ve got the dough, you’ll have to take a loyalty oath.
Bowman Prospect Challenge Marries Cards with Minor League Fantasy Baseball
November 13, 2012 By
Pick your up and coming players in the Bowman Prospect Challenge and Topps will dish out prizes if you can do it better than most.
Hurricane Sandy Still Taking Toll on New York, New Jersey Hobby Shops
November 6, 2012 By
Gas is scarce and so are customers as hobby shops in the direct path of Hurricane Sandy fight on. Shifting priorities and logistical issues have provided some with the biggest challenges they’ve ever faced.
How Topps Bested Bowman in Bubble Gum Battle
October 24, 2012 By
A new book delves into the battle for nickels between Topps and Bowman in the 1950s.
2012 Topps Prime Football Review
October 15, 2012 By
2012 Topps Prime Football offers 60 cards for around $80 per box. Here’s what Rich Klein pulled from one of them.
2012 Topps Platinum Football Doing Well in Marketplace
October 14, 2012 By
Rich Klein tears open a box of what’s become a popular product since its mid-September release: 2012 Topps Platinum.
2012 Bowman Chrome Blue Wave Wrapper Redemption
October 7, 2012 By
Topps’ next product, 2012 Bowman Chrome Baseball, will include a Blue Wave parallel wrapper redemption offer.
Topps Holding Contest for Fan to Help ID Bowman Prospects
October 5, 2012 By
If you know who the Florida Marlins’ top five prospects are, you’re the kind of person Topps is seeking for its new non-paid Bowman Scout position.
Bat Barrels, Books, Buttons Coming to 2013 Topps Gypsy Queen
September 23, 2012 By
It was the surprise hit of 2011. Now headed for a third year, what can we expect out of 2013 Topps Gypsy Queen? We’ve got a preview, early checklist and preview images.
2012 Topps Triple Threads Image Preview
September 16, 2012 By
A look at some of the cards collectors will be pulling out of 2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball.
2012 Topps Finest Football Box Break
September 12, 2012 By
Rich Klein digs into a box of 2012 Topps Finest while digging into the history of this long-running product, a pioneer in the ‘short print run’ game.
2012 Topps Chrome Box Break
September 11, 2012 By
Rich Klein raps about the early days of a now familiar Topps product while unwrapping this year’s Chrome baseball.
