This week I cracked a brand new box of 2022 Allen and Ginter Baseball in its 24-pack retail form.While Ginter isn't typically a trendy product anymore, I enjoy the old timey design and just the general old school, classic vibe of the product. It's definitely different than just about any other baseball release. Ginter is more than just baseball, of course, and I've also … [Read more...] about Brief Box Break: 2022 Allen and Ginter Retail
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1888 N43 Allen & Ginter’s World Champions A Close Parallel To N29 Set
Many pre-war card collectors are familiar with Allen & Ginter's popular N28 and N29 World's Champions sets. However, one you may not have heard of is the 1888 N43 Allen & Ginter release. Here's a look at this oversized tobacco issue from the late 1800s. 1888 N43 Allen & Ginter Basics The N43 cards were released at or around the same time as the company's N29 … [Read more...] about 1888 N43 Allen & Ginter’s World Champions A Close Parallel To N29 Set
2016 Topps Allen and Ginter Baseball Preview
2016 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball will mark its 11th year with chase elements that include autographs from Kevin Costner, cards of big city mayors and ancient Roman coins. There will be some actual baseball cards that are part of the mix in this quirky annual product that pays homage of the 19th century issue of the same name. A full checklist for the product is … [Read more...] about 2016 Topps Allen and Ginter Baseball Preview
Allen & Ginter 2015 Box Break
While there have been a few adjustments over the years, Allen and Ginter has continued to be a product, which although the primary focus is baseball, always has a few twists and turns. This year, some of those include non-sports related mini sets, characters from the Rocky movies, ESPN sportscasters and more. A nice touch was the 10th anniversary buy back cards which come in … [Read more...] about Allen & Ginter 2015 Box Break
Ichiro Autographs Coming to Topps
Ichiro autographs are coming to Topps. The company has announced that the first autographs of the ten-time All-Star from Japan will be in 2015 Allen & Ginter baseball, set for release in July. Suzuki had an exclusive deal with Upper Deck early in his career and has also appeared on Panini and Leaf (which devoted a special collection to him in 2013) but after a lengthy … [Read more...] about Ichiro Autographs Coming to Topps
2015 Gypsy Queen Box Break
Way, way back in the day there was a saying about the selling of older cards which still rings true to this day. The two easiest types of vintage cards to sell are the ones in really nice condition (even if they bring a premium) and the lowest end varieties which appeal to those collectors on a budget, The most difficult cards to sell are those in the middle grades and there … [Read more...] about 2015 Gypsy Queen Box Break
2014 Allen & Ginter Box Break
We wax poetic each year about how important Topps Series I baseball is to the hobby as a whole. A good Series I product gets the baseball collecting year off and running and then Topps tries to ride the momentum from there. However, in the middle of the year comes one of the quirkiest but most anticipated releases. Yes, there are a major cadre of collectors who look forward … [Read more...] about 2014 Allen & Ginter Box Break
Editor’s Blog: Not for Everyone But Ginter’s Just Fun
If you’re a traditional baseball card guy you probably scoff at products like this. Normally I’m in that group. The traditionalists, not necessarily the scoffers. But the summertime release that has allowed us to see what collectors sometimes refer to as the 2014 Topps Allen & Ginter ‘personalities’, is one I look forward to. It may be based on an old-time product—one … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Not for Everyone But Ginter’s Just Fun
Allen & Ginter Returns This Summer With Metal Cards, Pop Ups…and Skeletons
OK, technically it is considered a baseball card set. However, since its inception Topps Allen & Ginter card product has been more noted for its eclectic nature than its depiction of the national pastime. And it is a reputation that is well earned by its inclusion of champions from the realm of competitive hot dog eating (Joey Chestnut in 2008), and the way it simply … [Read more...] about Allen & Ginter Returns This Summer With Metal Cards, Pop Ups…and Skeletons