It's been 35 years since Fleer and Billy Ripken drove North America bananas. Shops deluged with phone calls. Some angry parents. Card crazed kids. Fleer getting more publicity than it ever could have paid for. For a long time now, though, the obscenity written on the bottom of his bat that wound up on the first print run of 1989 Fleer was relegated to the "tales … [Read more...] about 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken Gets a Topps Face for 2024
2024 Topps Series 1 Baseball
Notes: Fanatics Blasters; Hobby Dreams at The Honey Hole; What Happened to Haddix’s Perfect Game Uniform
Fanatics exclusive blaster boxes are once again being produced for this week's release of Topps Series 2 Baseball. As was the case in Series 1, boxes contain nine packs of 12 cards with an aqua parallel in each pack that are only available through the boxes sold at Fanatics.com. Each pack holds 10 base cards, a Stars of Tomorrow insert and the parallel … [Read more...] about Notes: Fanatics Blasters; Hobby Dreams at The Honey Hole; What Happened to Haddix’s Perfect Game Uniform
Check Those Base Cards: Topps Acknowledges 1/1 ‘First Card’ Parallels Are Missing Front Stamp
Earlier this month, Fanatics/Topps used social media to tout a new one-of-a-kind parallel that was part of 2024 Series 1 Baseball but after about two weeks of seeing countless boxes opened, there was no sign of the "First Card" designation the company had promoted. Unless you flipped it over. The cards were meant to showcase the first printed copy of each card in the base … [Read more...] about Check Those Base Cards: Topps Acknowledges 1/1 ‘First Card’ Parallels Are Missing Front Stamp
Shop Talk: Series 1 Sales, Snowy Situations, Generous Friends, Good Grades, Fun at the Mall Show
Last week at the shop started bright and early Monday with our standard heavy shipping day coming out of the weekend. There wasn't much let up after orders were filled.as we quickly received piles of non-sports related freight at our back door, including backpacks, purses, and designer dog collars. No, I'm not joking. Tuesday morning started even earlier than usual as I heard … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Series 1 Sales, Snowy Situations, Generous Friends, Good Grades, Fun at the Mall Show
Going Neon: 2024 Topps Series 1 Designer Discusses Fresh Look For Flagship Product
The rites of spring are here. Players are reporting for spring training, and Topps has released its flagship baseball card set. Series 1 made its debut on Feb. 14, and longtime collectors will see a design that is less traditional than previous issues. This year’s model features a neon border and a smoky black backdrop at the top of the card front. In previous years, a … [Read more...] about Going Neon: 2024 Topps Series 1 Designer Discusses Fresh Look For Flagship Product
J-Rod, Ohtani, Judge Among Fanatics Blaster Box Autographed Memorabilia Redemptions
As 2024 Topps Series 1 rolled out on Wednesday, more information on the autographed memorabilia that's part of the Fanatics exclusive blaster boxes arrived with it. As part of its effort to drive sales, Fanatics has dipped into its inventory of signed items and is offering them to collectors who pull special redemption cards from the nine-pack boxes. Signed … [Read more...] about J-Rod, Ohtani, Judge Among Fanatics Blaster Box Autographed Memorabilia Redemptions
Notes: Mahomes Cards Flying; 2024 Topps Series 1 Cards Trickle Out; Bobby Shantz
In the 24 hours after the Super Bowl, more than $675,000 worth of Patrick Mahomes cards sold on eBay alone. The top seller in the aftermath of the game was a 2017 Prizm Purple Crystals rookie autograph numbered to 75 that went for $12,000. The overtime win over the 49ers will do nothing but help raise the already huge profile of the Chiefs' QB. Now a three-time MVP … [Read more...] about Notes: Mahomes Cards Flying; 2024 Topps Series 1 Cards Trickle Out; Bobby Shantz
Fanatics/Topps Offering Autographed Memorabilia Redemptions in Blaster Boxes
It's one of those things Fanatics alluded to when the company acquired Topps two years ago: the opportunity to meld baseball cards with the other elements in Fanatics' wide-reaching business. A week ahead of the official release of 2024 Topps Series 1 Baseball, collectors who found blaster boxes for sale on Fanatics' website noticed a new promotion that offers … [Read more...] about Fanatics/Topps Offering Autographed Memorabilia Redemptions in Blaster Boxes
Shop Talk: Teasing 2024 Topps Baseball, an Absolute Winner, Amazon Account Uncertainty, Carl Weathers
There have been a number of customers coming in asking about the upcoming 2024 Topps Series One Baseball release. After seeing all of the design work, imagery, teases and promotional materials, I'm really looking forward to ripping this year's flagship baseball when it arrives in the middle of the month. This year, it's not just because Series 1 means spring is coming. That … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Teasing 2024 Topps Baseball, an Absolute Winner, Amazon Account Uncertainty, Carl Weathers
2023 Topps Five Star Baseball Preview
Winter 2024 has been a popular time for Topps baseball releases--one from the upcoming season and at least a couple branded to last year. 2023 Topps Stadium Club arrived this week, 2024 Topps Series 1 will be out in mid-February and a week later, 2023 Five Star Baseball will hit the streets. If you're not into base cards, Five Star is probably up your alley. … [Read more...] about 2023 Topps Five Star Baseball Preview