One of the hobby's largest regular shows is being pushed back. The March edition of the Philly Show, originally scheduled for next month at the Valley Forge Convention Center, has been postponed because of construction delays. The Convention Center has experienced delays with the construction of a new casino on the grounds and according to the show's sponsor, Hunt Auctions, … [Read more...]
2012 Topps Prime 9 Program Opens with Willie Mays
Topps has announced that redemption card #1 in the 2012 HOME RUN LEGENDS PRIME 9 program is Willie Mays. Every week (for nine straight weeks), Topps will announce a “Prime 9 Player of the Week”. Collectors holding the corresponding Prime 9 Redemption card for that week can bring the card into their participating local HTA store and redeem it for an exclusive limited … [Read more...]
Super Bowl 46 Program is 246 Pages
You don't have to spend $2,500 on a ticket to buy the official Super Bowl 46 program. The NFL has continued its tradition of offering a Super size program for Super Sunday this year and as in recent years, you could find them online at least a week before kickoff. The league has partnered with H.O. Zimman to publish this year's program, producing the "early edition" that's … [Read more...]
Photos from the 2011 Toronto Sports Card Expo
One of the hobby's strongest and most popular events was back for its 43rd edition over the weekend. The Toronto Sports Card Expo brings in collectors from all over the U.S. and Canada as well as some from Europe. Hundreds of dealer tables and hobby corporations were set up. Hockey cards and memorabilia are a major drawing card, but other sports are far from … [Read more...]
2012 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball: Back for A Second Go-Round
by Chris Harris One of the more successful product introductions in recent years was the debut of Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball. Initially seen by many as an Allen & Ginter knock-off, Gypsy Queen surprised many in The Hobby with its clean 19th Century design and set collectability. Then again, any product that retails for $6/pack and yields five “hits” in a box is bound … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Topps Prime Update, Packers on Wheaties, We’re Getting Faster
Topps will polish off its set of 2011 Prime 9 redemption cards with the addition of Ichiro and Sandy Koufax. They will be card #'s 8 and 9 in the Series Two set. If you haven't been paying attention, the company has a designated “Prime 9 Player of the Week”. Collectors holding the corresponding Prime 9 Redemption card for that week can bring the card to their participating … [Read more...]
First George W. Bush Autographed Allen & Ginter Cards Offered
2011 Topps Allen & Ginter includes 200 limited edition autographed cards of former President George W. Bush, marking the first time a United States President has signed an actual baseball card for inclusion into Topps packs. The limited edition autograph cards feature an image of the nation's 43rd chief executive throwing out the first pitch at Game 3 of the 2001 World … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: A Collection of Baseball Stories
With the National Sports Collectors Convention now just three weeks away, you can bet there are folks out there, gathering their cards and memorabilia together in hopes of turning them into cash in Chicago. Walk-ins aren't quite as common these days as they once were, especially when it comes to childhood collections from decades gone by. But...it happens. A couple of … [Read more...]
2011 Topps Chrome Preview
There's no Stephen Strasburg to help drive product this year, but 2011 Topps Chrome is banking on a pair of autographed rookie cards per box to drive sales when the latest edition hits shelves later this summer. 2010 was a tough year for Chrome, with the coated cards turning up warped inside packs and numerous cases of damaged cards from the printing process. A strong … [Read more...]
Official World Series Paintings Pricey, Rare
Much like the rings handed out on the field and the parade through town, one of baseball’s treasured traditions of a World Series win is the team’s celebration painting by official artist Opie Otterstad. Fans and collectors will have the chance to add one to their collection when the Major League Baseball-sanctioned 2010 painting of the San Francisco Giants’ win is … [Read more...]