The third piece of the annual baseball card trilogy makes its return Wednesday with 2019 Topps Update baseball. The format remains much the same, with the much-anticipated arrival of official rookie cards along with updated cards from players who have changed teams and some special inserts. Fans of the Silver Pack promotion will be interested to know … [Read more...]
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2019 Topps Transcendent Baseball to Include Griffey Meet and Greet
Topps has landed Ken Griffey Jr. for its annual Transcendent party, the culmination of an annual ultra-limited baseball card release. Griffey, who first appeared on baseball cards as a Seattle Mariners rookie 30 years ago, will appear at the event attended by those who acquire an invitation through the release of 2019 Topps Transcendent. Details on the party will be … [Read more...]
Pete Alonso Rookie Cards Heat Up as Records Fall
It wasn’t the dream start to the season that New York Mets fans were hoping for but the start of one rookie’s career has offered an oasis of hope amid all of the angst. Pete Alsonso rookie cards have been among the hottest in the hobby as he topples records and seems destined for a long, productive career. The Alonso File Taken with the 64th pick in the 2016 draft after … [Read more...]
2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire a 7-Minute Sellout
2019 Topps Chrome Sapphire is again an online exclusive, but if you weren't on the company's website at the right time Wednesday morning, your only shot to get it is on the secondary market. Topps had been teasing the product's release earlier in the week but not the exact time, which turned out to be 11:30 AM Eastern. The price was right; just $50 for a box that … [Read more...]
Sports Card Release Calendar: 9/25/19 – 10/8/19
Here's a look at some of the sports card products set for release over the next two weeks: 2019 Topps Heritage Minors (9/25) - Continuing the 1970 theme of the regular set, Heritage Minors packs 18 packs per box with eight cards per pack. Each box will deliver one autograph card and one memorabilia card. Each box will include a 1970 Super-style box … [Read more...]
Topps Launches Heritage High Number Mega Boxes; Arizona Fall League Sets
Topps has unveiled two new online exclusive baseball card products. They're now offering Heritage High Number Mega Boxes, which include cards from the recently released High Number set along with some exclusive Bowman Chrome cards. Each box contains 15 regular High Number packs plus four Heritage Topps Chrome cards. The cost per box via Topps' website is $39.99 plus … [Read more...]
Sports Card Release Calendar: 8/28/19 – 9/10/19
Hockey releases begin to trickle out as NHL training camps approach but the next couple of weeks will also bring in some fresh baseball, football and basketball products. Here's a look at what to expect between August 28 and September 10. 2018-19 Panini Obsidian Basketball (8/28) Launched awhile back as a football product, Obsidian makes its NBA debut as an … [Read more...]
2019 Topps Fire a Target Exclusive
With a flashy design from Australia-based artist Tyson Beck, 2019 Topps Fire is returning as an exclusive to Target stores. A few boxes have been popping up online but we should see more in the coming days. A checklist has been released by Topps and you can see it below. Fire appears in two configurations: a hobby box-style "Premium" box with 20 … [Read more...]
Sports Card Release Calendar: 8/12/19 – 8/27/19
It's been a busy start to August for fans of fresh baseball card releases. The National Sports Collectors Convention brought Topps Chrome, a special set of Bowman wrapper redemption cards and that Gary V boxed set. Tribute arrived last week, National Baseball Card Day took place Saturday and the next week and a half will bring three more new issues to the … [Read more...]
2019 National Baseball Card Day Set for Saturday
The 2019 edition of National Baseball Card Day is set for Saturday. This marks the fourth year for the event, which has hobby shop, stadium and retail elements. Collectors can stop by their local sports card store and get a free pack. The cards feature the NBCD logo and the checklist is usually heavy on top stars and rookies. One player from all 30 teams was included in each … [Read more...]
