One of the top cards in 2022 Topps Series 1 baseball was recently pulled…from a hanger box at a Walgreen’s drug store. View this post on Instagram A post shared by D-Rad … [Read more...] about Notes: 2 Big Baseball Pulls; Hobby Talk; 90s Flood Victim Recalls Hobby Generosity; CPB Seizes Championship Rings
2022 Topps Series 1
Notes: Starting Lineup Figures to Return; Wawa Selling Topps Cards; $500K Vlad Jr. Card
After 21 years on the bench, Starting Lineups are coming back. Late Monday, Hasbro, Inc.,in partnership with Fanatics, announced the re-launch of the Starting Lineup brand of player action figures would take place this fall. Collectors and flippers used to flock to discount and toy stores when the program was popular back in the mid-1980s, looking for rare … [Read more...] about Notes: Starting Lineup Figures to Return; Wawa Selling Topps Cards; $500K Vlad Jr. Card
What’s Hot: Ahead of Topps Conference, Box Sales Roll On
First of all, I wanted to thank all the manufacturers for not canceling my accounts after the 2021 Mikey Awards. I don't really have such concerns, but one never knows how good of a sense of humor people have these days. Fortunately, my annual piece seems to have gone over well and I'm taking notes to be ready for the 2022 edition. In just a few days, I'll be … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Ahead of Topps Conference, Box Sales Roll On
Mike Who? Topps’ Error on Yastrzemski’s Card Doesn’t Bug Him
His Hall of Fame relative undoubtedly dealt with it, but at least Uncle Carl helped pave the way for baseball fans to spell the name “Yastrzemski.” That doesn’t mean San Francisco Giants outfielder is immune from seeing his last name butchered. Collectors who opened packs of 2022 Topps Baseball will see it spelled “Yastrzemksi.” Friends told Mike about the error … [Read more...] about Mike Who? Topps’ Error on Yastrzemski’s Card Doesn’t Bug Him
Notes: MJ Debut Ticket Owner; SGC’s Big Day; Ruth Rookie Update; Edmonton Expo; Topps Party; Fitterman’s WWE Deal
People used to discover baseball cards in their basements and attics that were worth a nice chunk of change. Well, they still do sometimes, but now the ticket market has its first “holy grail” find. We recently wrote about the 1980s Northwestern college student who couldn’t get anyone to go to the Bulls opening game back in 1984 so he took the unused ticket and stuck it … [Read more...] about Notes: MJ Debut Ticket Owner; SGC’s Big Day; Ruth Rookie Update; Edmonton Expo; Topps Party; Fitterman’s WWE Deal
Notes: Topps 1st Edition; Kobe-MJ Dual Auto; XFractor Brady Record; Giannis Jersey; Grand Slam Swings Big
Wednesday is release day for 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball. Topps was holding an online rip party with several breakers Tuesday night as a preview. There's a set of inserts that wasn't announced in the preview material last year. "Home Field Advantage" is a case hit with the cards mixing the player with some imagery of the city where he plays. A few have been … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps 1st Edition; Kobe-MJ Dual Auto; XFractor Brady Record; Giannis Jersey; Grand Slam Swings Big
Sports Card Release Calendar: 2/15/22 – 2/28/22
More current year basketball releases are finally arriving in the latter half of February, along Topps Series 1 Baseball and some Upper Deck products. Here's a look a the sports card calendar: 2/16 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball Tuesday was supposed to be the day pitchers and catchers reported to spring training but with the ongoing dispute between players … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 2/15/22 – 2/28/22
Sign of Spring: 2022 Topps Series 1 Arrives
It's back to basics for Topps 2022 Series 1 Baseball. Although Topps celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, anniversaries will still be part of the plan. It has been 70 years since Topps unleashed its now iconic 1952 set, which featured the company's first Mickey Mantle card. Topps will have a nine-card set that will pay tribute to the Yankees’ Hall of … [Read more...] about Sign of Spring: 2022 Topps Series 1 Arrives
Notes: Cranston, Houston Shows; Topps 70th Anniversary Party
It was a big weekend at the annual Cranston (RI) show. It's a charitable event that's been held each year since 1976. The two-day event took place at the Coventry High School Gym in Coventry, RI. Saturday's turnout surpassed the entire weekend of any past show. At NRG Arena in Houston, it was a three-day show put on by TriStar Productions. View this … [Read more...] about Notes: Cranston, Houston Shows; Topps 70th Anniversary Party
Fans, Collectors Vote Ohtani #1 in 2022 Topps Set
The votes have been tabulated and Topps announced Wednesday that baseball's dual threat superstar will be card #1 in its upcoming 2022 Series One set. Outfielder/pitcher Shohei Ohtani, whose talents at the plate and on the mound have made him one of the game's most popular players, will lead off the 330-card set when boxes begin arriving next month. Voting took place … [Read more...] about Fans, Collectors Vote Ohtani #1 in 2022 Topps Set