There is officially a reason to get excited about 2025 Topps Baseball. And it’s a big reason. Dylan Crews is now a member of the Washington Nationals. Some in the baseball media wondered why Crews was not in the Nats’ line-up over the weekend, but the speculation is that they wanted him to make his debut at home. It was just a little over a year ago that the debate … [Read more...] about Dylan Crews Is No Stranger to Baseball Cards
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A Star is Born: Jackson Merrill Rookie and Prospect Cards
It seems nearly impossible that a 21-year-old former 1st round pick who plays a premium position and made the All-Star game as a rookie is overlooked. That, however, is the case with San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill. The rookie headlines in the NL are constantly circling around Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes. It's absolutely warranted, as Skenes appears … [Read more...] about A Star is Born: Jackson Merrill Rookie and Prospect Cards
Olympic Stars Created A Buzz With Collectors, Fans
It was another banner year for the U.S. Olympic team. Americans grabbed 40 gold medals to tie China and had 126 medals overall at the Paris Games to lead all nations. Sure, there were household names like Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Ryan Crouser and members of the U.S. men’s basketball team. But some other Olympians grabbed the spotlight, … [Read more...] about Olympic Stars Created A Buzz With Collectors, Fans
Sports Card Release Calendar 8/21/24 – 8/29/24
Plenty of chrome, a single card football product and the upcoming season's first hockey release are currently set to hit the market in the days ahead. Here's a look at what your favorite hobby shop, breaker and online retailer may have. 8/21 2024 Topps Chrome Tennis Tennis, anyone? Don't scoff. There's some sleeper potential here. "This product may … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar 8/21/24 – 8/29/24
2024 Bowman Chrome Baseball Preview
Forty years ago or so, it would have been hard to imagine a product full of minor league players being a smash hit with collectors but when Topps first tried the idea in 1997, it was clear there was a market for prospects printed on shiny stock. Bowman Chrome became the introduction to guys like Adrian Beltre, Roy Halladay and Kerry Wood. Fast forward to this … [Read more...] about 2024 Bowman Chrome Baseball Preview
Transatlantic 1-1: Ronaldo-Messi SuperFractor Pulled in Break Consigned to US Auction at London Show
The 13th edition of the London Card Show drew over 5,000 collectors to Surrey, England last month where a freshly pulled 1/1 SuperFractor featuring a couple of soccer legends was turned over on consignment. The 2023-24 Topps Chrome UEFA Club Competitions Dual Autograph card featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi valued somewhere in the neighborhood of $100,000 was … [Read more...] about Transatlantic 1-1: Ronaldo-Messi SuperFractor Pulled in Break Consigned to US Auction at London Show
Topps NOW Gold Medal Basketball Card Includes Chance to Score a 1-1 Steph/LeBron/KD Autograph
A deal to produce cards for the US Olympic team has been putting some NBA superstars on their first Topps issues in at least 15 years. Now, with a gold medal in hand, Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant will sign a 1/1 card that'll be given away to a random person who buys a $12 card commemorating their win over France on Saturday. The base card also includes … [Read more...] about Topps NOW Gold Medal Basketball Card Includes Chance to Score a 1-1 Steph/LeBron/KD Autograph
Panini Releasing Low Cost Score-a-Treat Football, Haunted Hoops Products
If you’d rather hand out packs of cards instead of candy bars and gummi bears—or if you want a cheap rip yourself—Panini America is pushing out some Halloween themed bags of football and basketball cards. It's a breath of fresh air for those who have complaints about the high cost of sports cards. The football cards are already here. 2024 Panini Score-a-Treat Football … [Read more...] about Panini Releasing Low Cost Score-a-Treat Football, Haunted Hoops Products
2024 Topps Pristine Baseball Preview
After 16 years off the baseball card calendar, it's a brand that made its return in 2022. Now, it looks like it's here to stay. 2024 Topps Pristine Baseball is set to arrive once again as a late summer release. Pristine is a different sort of higher end product. Each Hobby box contains six "tri-packs," which are essentially two packs inside an outer … [Read more...] about 2024 Topps Pristine Baseball Preview
2023 Panini One Football Preview
It’s a box break for those who are short on time but ready to roll the dice anyway. 2023 Panini One Football marks the return of the company’s single card per box NFL product. Set to arrive Friday, Aug. 23, One boxes have a single, encased autograph or autograph/memorabilia card, with a checklist that includes rookies (well, some of them, anyway), stars and former … [Read more...] about 2023 Panini One Football Preview