The last two years have been a blast. I've created countless custom trading cards for my collection. I've cut up a game used bat and even went to my favorite player's house (Jose Canseco) to have him try on several jerseys, just so I could cut them up and make my own "player-worn" custom cards (don't worry, they weren't his old A's gamers). I wasn't … [Read more...]
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2015-16 SPx Gives Hockey Collectors Clear Choices
It’s clear that Upper Deck is changing its style when it comes to its 2015-16 SPx Hockey product. That’s clear, as in acetate. For example, the rookie cards are a dramatic departure, highlighted by an acetate-window player image next to autographs and/or memorabilia. Hobby boxes will hit stores and online outlets on Wednesday. Upper Deck is promising one rookie auto … [Read more...]
Topps Archives Signature Series Checklist Released
One pack, one card, one autograph. That is the theme for 2015 Topps Archives Signature Series baseball, a limited-edition high-end product that will be released Wednesday, December 9. The checklist has been released by Topps and is below. It’s a simple concept — each pack of Archives Signatures will have one original Topps or Bowman card autographed by the player. The … [Read more...]
Topps High Tek Has Pattern Of Diversity
Angles. Circles. Parallel lines. Wavy lines. Sounds like geometry class, but those are just some of the background patterns that collectors can expect to see when 2015 Topps High Tek baseball is released on Wednesday, October 14. Throw in foil and acetate, and there will be plenty of diversity in this product. Tek made a comeback last year, but fans of the original set in … [Read more...]
2015 Topps Five Star Baseball Info, Checklist
As promised, 2015 Topps Five Star Baseball is getting a makeover. Topps has released a final checklist for the product, which is slated for release at hobby shops and via online dealers. The major changes? You’ll only get two cards per pack but both will be autographed and the price point will be about one-fourth of last year’s model as Topps tries to bring one of its more … [Read more...]
Upper Deck to Include Euroleague Basketball Players in 2015 Products
Upper Deck announced an exclusive trading card agreement with Euroleague Basketball on Monday. The new deal allows Upper Deck to create trading cards of the Euroleague’s young stars and established players. The new Euroleague cards will appear in all Upper Deck basketball releases beginning in 2015 and will include various player autographs and game-used … [Read more...]
Panini Rewards Program Set to Debut
Panini America’s new rewards program launches this week with the arrival of 2014 Score Football. Collectors who open packs of the company’s trading cards will be able to earn points that can be used to acquire autographed trading cards or memorabilia from players and teams of their choice. The company first announced the Panini Rewards Program in March. The program – … [Read more...]
2013 Upper Deck Exquisite Football Due This Week
2013 Upper Deck Exquisite Football is set for release Wednesday with a mix of rookie cards from this year’s draft class, scattered veterans and some all-time greats, but it’s a new type of three-panel book cards that might grab collectors’ attention. Exquisite will debut Triptych art cards, which feature a photograph and other information on one side and a three-panel hand … [Read more...]
2013 Leaf Sports Heroes Promises Six Autographs Per Box
Collectors will have one more product to consider before turning the calendar to a new year with the arrival of 2013 Leaf Sports Heroes, a new multi-sport issue. The Dallas-card manufacturer has combined no fewer than 12 different types of competition into a product that offers six autographed cards per box with no base cards. One online retailer is offering them at $119 per … [Read more...]
2013 Panini Golden Age Review
by Rich Klein Since we've begun writing these box reviews an important sea change in major card company releases is not having to rely on league licenses for products to be developed and released. In fact, we have been told by some card company representatives that the lack of a license is actually a benefit as a wider range of subjects and photo types can be included. 2013 … [Read more...]
