It's not likely to be a big seller in Chicago, but there's now a limited edition, fully licensed football card commemorating one of the more memorable moments of the 2021 NFL season. As part of its Week 6 online drop, Panini America has included Aaron Rodgers' post touchdown celebration and "I Own You" response to a certain gesture by a Bears fan in their new football … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers “I Own You” Moment Now a Football Card
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Austin Riley Rookie Cards, Prospect Issues Push Upward
Success in the postseason often generates even more buzz for players who have enjoyed tremendous regular seasons. Austin Riley rookie cards and prospect issues have been a target of collectors for a while now, but his heroics on the big stage have fans as well as collectors looking for something tangible related to the Atlanta Braves' newest star. Riley is quickly becoming a … [Read more...] about Austin Riley Rookie Cards, Prospect Issues Push Upward
Sports Card Release Calendar 10/20/21 – 11/2/21
It's been somewhat of a quiet period for new releases, but the auction picks up over the next couple of weeks with multiple products set to arrive as the leaves fall and the sports seasons converge. Here's a look at some of what's coming. 10/20 2021 Topps Five Star Baseball The long running Five Star sticks with the simple formula. Boxes consist of one pack … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar 10/20/21 – 11/2/21
2021 Bowman Transcendent Preview and Checklist
Topps expanded its super pricey Transcendent product to the prospect world last year and it’s returning to market once again. As usual with Transcendent, it’s very limited and very pricey--and comes with an invitation to a party with plenty of free cards and autographs. 2021 Bowman Transcendent probably isn’t for your average collector who likes to rip a box once in a … [Read more...] about 2021 Bowman Transcendent Preview and Checklist
Most Popular 2021 NFL Rookie Card Auctions
A list of the best 2021 NFL rookie cards won't really be complete until the careers of the draft class are well underway several years from now. That doesn't mean we don't have an early idea of who the impact players might be. While early success is no guarantee of long-term greatness, let alone a Hall of Fame type career, both oddsmakers and collectors do have some … [Read more...] about Most Popular 2021 NFL Rookie Card Auctions
2021 Panini Illusions Football Preview
Back for a fifth year but with some minor changes, 2021 Panini Illusions Football will mark the brand's return later this season. 2021 Panini Illusions Configuration and Base Set With a current release date of December 1, each Hobby box of Illusions will have ten packs of five cards, with 16 boxes per case. Illusions Hobby boxes won't be carrying an encased … [Read more...] about 2021 Panini Illusions Football Preview
2020-21 Panini Chronicles Basketball Preview
The new season is just days away, but the 2020-21 NBA trading card products are still pushing through the pipeline. Panini Chronicles Basketball is on the way, with a pair of autographs inside each hobby box. A Draft Picks version was released earlier. Each box of 2020-21 Chronicles NBA will have six packs, with eight cards per pack and 12 boxes per case. … [Read more...] about 2020-21 Panini Chronicles Basketball Preview
2022 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Preview
Topps’ Gypsy Queen baseball has always had an old-time, 19th-century feel to it. That makes sense since the set is based on the cigarette cards released between 1887 and 1890. Unlike Allen & Ginter, another retro set that has more of an eclectic mix, Gypsy Queen concentrates solely on baseball. Gypsy Queen will be released the week of May 18, 2022. A hobby box will … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Preview
2021-22 Panini Recon Basketball Makes Debut This Month
A new basketball card brand will arrive later in the NBA season with Panini set to push out 2021-22 Recon Basketball. The name isn't totally new. Recon was used inside last season's Chronicles Basketball product, but now becomes a standalone product, with a release date of October 27. It's a fairly straightforward release with ten pack boxes (six cards per … [Read more...] about 2021-22 Panini Recon Basketball Makes Debut This Month
More To UD Series 1, 2 Hockey Than Young Guns
Hockey season is once again upon us, and this year there is a trifecta of rookies that will drive early demand for 2021-22 Upper Deck Series 1 and Series 2 Young Guns cards. Forwards Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens and Quinton Byfield of the Los Angeles Kings, and goaltender Spencer Knight of the Florida Panthers are expected to drive early demand for Upper Deck this … [Read more...] about More To UD Series 1, 2 Hockey Than Young Guns