Topps used social media to get the word out about hobby shops going against the spirit of its upcoming 2012 Topps Kickoff pack promotion.
VIDEO: The Topps Vault
August 10, 2012 By
Files, photos, contracts, old display boxes…you name it, it’s come out of the Topps Vault.
Topps Mars Attacks A Sellout in 50th Anniversary
August 10, 2012 By
OK, it’s not sports. But plenty of kids who collected baseball cards in 1962 also bought Mars Attacks. The popular set returns with 2012 Topps Mars Attacks Heritage.
2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball: More Rookie Autographs for Your $
July 22, 2012 By
Topps is saying no to relics and yes to more autographs in its 2012 Bowman Sterling baseball product, due out in time for Christmas.
Vintage Baseball Sets With the Most High Grade Cards
July 16, 2012 By
PSA’s Population Report has a lot of numbers after 20 years. We’re breaking down the vintage baseball card sets from the 1950s, 60s and 70s by submission totals and percentage of high grade cards.
Baseball Card Grading Circa 1974
July 16, 2012 By
The terminology may be nearly the same but attitudes about grading baseball cards were a little different in 1974.
What’s Hot in the Shop: Ginter Just Latest in Strong Year for Baseball Cards
July 16, 2012 By
Mike Fruitman says strong sales for 2012 Allen and Ginter are just the latest in a string of successes for Topps Baseball products at hobby shops.
1970 Topps Rack and Tray Packs: An Overview
June 29, 2012 By
They were a good deal at the time, but finding 1970 Topps rack and grocery rack packs is a tall order.
Not Guilty Verdict Creates Mini Rush on Clemens Rookie Cards
June 20, 2012 By
One monkey is off the back of one of the greatest pitchers of all-time and the once quiet Roger Clemens rookie cards have been making waves.
2012 Bowman Baseball Box Break
June 3, 2012 By
Sales of 2012 Bowman baseball are booming at card shops but Rich Klein got his hands on one to see what the fuss is about.
2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball: A Roll of the Dice
April 17, 2012 By
What does Topps have up its sleeve for 2012 Triple Threads baseball? We’ve got the preview.
Fired Topps Employee Says He Was Triple Threads ‘John Henry’ Model; Now Suing
February 22, 2012 By
A former employee is trying to put the hammer down on Topps, saying it’s his picture on the 2011 Triple Threads John Henry card–but he was fired before it was released and would have never approved being pictured as the mythical former slave.
Mayo’s Football Set Among Sports Collecting’s Rarities
February 22, 2012 By
The find of the rarest card from football card collecting’s rarest vintage issue is putting the focus back on the 1894 May’s football set.
I Heart the 90s (Inserts): 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems
February 22, 2012 By
Their maker is extinct. They’re 14 years old. And collectors are paying a LOT of green for mean, green 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems.
Editor’s Blog: News and Notes
February 21, 2012 By
A bountiful collection of stories and hobby news rounded up in one neat little package.
2011 Topps Precision Football Box Break
February 21, 2012 By
The manufacturer makes sure no one goes away without an autograph in 2011 Topps Precision football.
Take A Bite Out Of 2012 Topps Finest UFC
February 19, 2012 By
Ewww. The ‘relic’ concept just got a little crazier as 2012 Topps UFC Finest includes pieces of fight-worn mouth guards.
Update: Topps Tribute Will Include More Autographs, Inscriptions
February 17, 2012 By
More Hank Aaron autographs, some famous names to the checklist and a few other extras will be collectors’ reward for waiting a bit longer for 2012 Topps Tribute.
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.
