It happens every summer -- a much heralded young prospect is called up and flirts with greatness sending the collecting world into a tizzy. The subject of this latest summer romance is Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers. When he was called up Triple-A Pawtucket on July 23, the 20-year-old Dominican was the youngest player in the major leagues. Just two days later he got … [Read more...]
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2016-17 Panini Impeccable to Arrive in September
The old season is two months in the rearview mirror but there’s at least one more NBA trading card product in the pipeline before next season’s training camps open. 2016-17 Panini Impeccable basketball will arrive in late September. Impeccable made its debut as a football brand last fall. It’s a higher-end issue with an average of five on-card autographs … [Read more...]
Topps NOW Chad Bettis Cards Benefit Cancer Charity
Chad Bettis' inspirational return from testicular cancer got plenty of well-deserved attention Monday night after the Colorado Rockies pitcher threw seven shutout innings against Atlanta. Now, he's got some new baseball cards that will help others in their fight. Bettis was featured in a Topps NOW release on Tuesday, with autographed versions also available. … [Read more...]
Several New Releases Arriving August 16-23
Baseball, football, basketball and hockey card collectors will all have something of interest over the next week with several different releases covering all four sports set to arrive. Courtesy of Maine Sports Cards, here's a look at some of them. Topps Clearly Authentic Baseball (8/16) If you like your box breaks short, simple and with guaranteed autographs, this one is … [Read more...]
2016-17 Upper Deck Premier Hockey Preview
A new season is coming soon but 2016-17 Upper Deck Premier Hockey will help put the bow of the collecting year next week. The higher end product offers collectors five autographs or memorabilia cards in every hobby box. This year’s version will be released on Wednesday, Aug. 16. There will be one pack per hobby box and seven cards in a pack. Among the … [Read more...]
Prime Time at 50: Deion Sanders Cards Span Two Sports
If you're a child of the 90s, it may not seem possible. Deion Sanders is now eligible to join AARP. The brash, flashy young talent who was no stranger to self-promotion and gaudy jewelry turned 50 on Wednesday. Neon Deion was once one of the NFL's most electrifying players, a gifted athlete who followed in Bo Jackson's large footsteps by having a Major League … [Read more...]
2018 Topps Series 1 Baseball Preview
A couple of weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, 2018 Topps Series 1 Baseball will arrive. The 67th edition of the company’s flagship product will have both standard Hobby and Jumbo box configurations. Official release day is January 31. Each hobby box will again have 36 packs of 10 cards for about $60. Jumbos will have 10 packs with 50 … [Read more...]
2017 Topps Dynasty Returns with One Card Per Pack
Plans are in the works for 2017 Topps Dynasty, the one card per pack high-end product set to return November 1. A preview gallery is at the bottom of the page. Dynasty made its debut in 2014 and the fourth edition of the product will be similar in configuration to what it was last season. Each card will be numbered to 10 or less, come enclosed in a … [Read more...]
Topps Unveils 2018 Baseball Card Design
Topps sprung its 2018 flagship baseball card design on its social media followers Thursday. You can see the front of Clint Frazier's rookie card below. The design continues the company's push toward full-bleed photos and incorporates a sort of "video action" font in which you can sort of imaging the graphics flying onto a video screen. While some aren't sure … [Read more...]
Sports Card Release Calendar: August 2-15
The wild ride that has been 2017 baseball cards continues with two more MLB releases unleashed between August 2 and August 9 but football and hockey brands will also fight for attention. Courtesy of Maine Sports Cards, a box breaking company that allows participants to sell their cards immediately, here's a look at the products collectors will see on the market between now … [Read more...]
