It's a relatively slow period for new releases, but there is some fresh material hitting the market, including the NBA's flagship basketball product. Here's a look at what's coming to online retailers, box breakers and hobby shops. Jan. 20 2020-21 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Artifacts hobby boxes hold eight packs, with four cards per pack. Like last … [Read more...]
2020 Panini One Football Offers Solo Signature
If you like to roll the dice, prefer breaks that don’t take long and would just as soon not deal with base cards or inserts, you’re probably a fan of the single card hobby box products that have populated the market in recent years. “One” of those will make its NFL return on February 17…as in 2020 Panini One Football. Each pack contains a single autographed card … [Read more...]
Panini’s 2020 Limited Football Focuses on Autographs And Parallels
There are a couple of tweaks to 2020 Panini Limited Football, particularly in its design. The changes are not major, but some of the elements have been shuffled around. Collectors will notice that the Limited logo, for example, will be under that player’s name in the 100-card base set, rather than the upper left-hand corner, where it was in 2019. Also, the small team logo … [Read more...]
Sports Card Product Info and Release Dates: 1/6/21 -1/19/21
A new year is here and while the first part of January won't be the biggest or deepest list of sports card releases on the calendar, there will be some fresh material to rip. There will also be a baseball prospect release, a high-end basketball product, along with football, hockey (maybe) and high-end soccer. Here's a quick roundup of what's coming from licensed … [Read more...]
Sports Card Release Calendar 12/1/20 -12/15/20
The baseball season may be long over and a boatload of free agents are about to hit the market but it's still 2020 and there are still new baseball card products arriving. A few new entries arrive in the first half of December, along with some football and hockey. 12/2 2019-20 Upper Deck Chronology Hockey, Volume 2 This is the second half of the … [Read more...]
2020 Panini Contenders Football Preview
One of the hobby’s longest running 21st century products is set to return for another season. 2020 Panini Contenders Football will arrive at the tail end of the NFL season, with its familiar ticket-style look. The content remains consistent from year to year and 2020 is no different with 18 packs per box, six cards per pack and 12 boxes per case. Most boxes … [Read more...]
2020 Donruss Optic Football Preview
Collectors looking for something fresh to rip at Christmas will get their wish. 2020 Donruss Optic Football is set to arrive just as the holiday begins, offering its usual shiny take on the standard brand. 2020 Donruss Optic Configuration and Base Set There's been no change in the content from last year. Each Optic NFL box will carry 20 packs (SRP … [Read more...]
Sports Card Release Calendar November 18-December 1
From high-end post-season hoops to pre-season hockey, there are several new sports card products slated to release by the time December arrives. Here's a look at what to expect. As always, postponements are possible. 11/18 2019-20 Panini Immaculate Basketball It's been a crazy year for the NBA and it's not over yet from a trading card perspective, with 2019-20 … [Read more...]
2020 Panini Rookies and Stars Football Preview
Set to arrive as the NFL season reaches its midway point, 2020 Panini Rookies & Stars Football will mark the brand’s annual return. 2020 Panini Rookies and Stars Football Configuration Rookies & Stars hobby boxes will carry six packs of ten cards with 14 boxes per case. Most boxes will yield two autographs, two memorabilia cards, 22 inserts, 12 rookie cards … [Read more...]
Sports Card Release Calendar 11/2/20 – 11/17/20
Baseball season may be over but the products continue. A couple of them are on the docket in the first part of November, along with football and basketball releases. Here's a roundup of some of the boxes you'll see online and in your local shop. 11/4 Topps Dynasty Baseball One box, one encased card. Dynasty is a simple product for those who just like … [Read more...]