It was the center of the sports card universe when it made its debut back in 1991 and the focus on unique imagery hasn’t changed. 2020 Topps Stadium Club marks the seventh year of the brand’s reincarnation with photography a big part of the allure once again. The reality, though, is that hits are almost a must in any baseball card product and TSC does try to deliver … [Read more...]
2020 Topps Finest Baseball Preview
One of the calendar's shiniest, most colorful baseball products will make its annual appearance a couple of months into the season. With roots that date back to 1993, the 2020 edition of Topps Finest will release as a mid-range product promising autographs, inserts and base cards. 2020 Topps Finest Basics Finest hobby "master boxes" will again contain two … [Read more...]
2020 Topps Series 2 Baseball Preview
About four weeks ahead of the arrival of Series 1, collectors are getting a look at the second part of the annual flagship trilogy from MLB's trading card partner. 2020 Topps Series 2 Baseball has a release date of June 10. 2020 Topps Series 2 Basics and Base Set Just as in Series 1, Hobby boxes will contain 24 packs of 14 cards with an autograph or relic. … [Read more...]
DK Metcalf Rookie Cards Could Be Ones to Watch
His real name is DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf so you understand why he wound up simply as DK. Whatever the moniker, the Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver is making a name for himself. Metcalf had seven catches for 160 yards and a touchdown in last weekend’s wild card game, the most by any rookie in playoff game in the Super Bowl era era. For the 2019 regular … [Read more...]
Derrick Henry Rookie Cards Still on the Affordable Side
He's probably not the first name that pops into your head when the NFL's biggest stars are discussed. Whether it's a lack of team success, a relatively small market or a somewhat slow statistical start to his career, he's been sort of an afterthought in the collecting market. While interest has picked up lately, you can still buy a very nice autographed Derrick Henry … [Read more...]
2020 Topps Chrome Baseball Preview
Six months after the flagship release breaks winter's grip--at least momentarily--2020 Topps Chrome will put a shiny spin on this year's set. The long-running product is set to return with two configurations and a release date of July 29. 2020 Topps Chrome Configuration Topps will offer two ways to buy Chrome on the hobby level. Standard issue Hobby boxes will … [Read more...]
Sports Card Release Calendar 1/1/20 – 1/21/20
The annual holiday slowdown in new sports card products gradually ramps up as January unfolds. Here's a look at the major releases during the first three weeks of 2020. January 3 2019-20 Contenders NBA Draft products are OK, but collectors generally prefer the pro version of Panini's products and Contenders basketball should be one of the more popular releases of … [Read more...]
Aaron Jones Rookie Cards Still Running Under the Radar
You didn't see his name when Panini and the companies that produce the pre-draft football card sets issued previews for their 2017 issues. He wasn't invited to the NFL Rookie Premiere and was considered a speculative late round pick at best. Two seasons later, he's emerged as one of the best picks in a loaded draft class, but Aaron Jones rookie cards are still a … [Read more...]
Jaw-Dropping Feats But McCaffrey Rookie Cards Remain Cheap
He was part of a remarkable 2017 class of newly drafted running backs but as the months and weeks progress, he appears to be the best of the lot. For those who've decided to collect him or put a few of them away, most Christian McCaffrey rookie cards remain budget friendly. A dual threat blend of power, speed and moves, the Stanford product set the NFL record for yards … [Read more...]
Topps Plans 2020 XFL Card Set
The latest edition of the XFL returns in February and the eight-team league owned by Vince McMahon's Alpa Entertainment will have a trading card deal. Topps will produce the product, which will be offered in pack form. Details are a little sparse--much like name recognition factor for most of the players--but we do have some info to share. The XFL was first … [Read more...]