There’s a new record for the highest priced Fleer Basketball sticker. A 1986-87 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sticker (#1) graded PSA 10 sold for $240,000 in the May Premier Auction at PWCC. It’s also the highest price for any non-rookie Abdul-Jabbar card. Centering and other issues have traditionally kept high grade copies of the Abdul-Jabbar to a minimum. Only … [Read more...] about Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
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Notes: Giannis-Leaf Update; Miggy’s Milestone Memorabilia; Jeter Bobble x3; Husband-Wife Card Shop, More
Attorneys for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Leaf Trading Cards are in negotiations to settle the NBA superstar’s lawsuit against the company over the use of his nickname and likeness. Antetokounmpo had filed for trademark infringement and dilution over Leaf cards picturing the 2021 Finals MVP and using his trademarked “Greek Freak” nickname. Lawyers for Antetokounmp and … [Read more...] about Notes: Giannis-Leaf Update; Miggy’s Milestone Memorabilia; Jeter Bobble x3; Husband-Wife Card Shop, More
Notes: Son Arrested for Ring Theft; Ohtani’s Dual Bobblehead; Blaster Box Hunting; Upper Deck News
The son of former New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork has been charged with stealing his dad’s two Super Bowl rings and other items worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Wilfork said last month that he was missing two Super Bowl rings, two AFC championship rings, a college football national championship ring and some other jewelry. Police say the … [Read more...] about Notes: Son Arrested for Ring Theft; Ohtani’s Dual Bobblehead; Blaster Box Hunting; Upper Deck News
Notes: $1 Million for Topps Gretzky RC; MLB TV’s New Card Show; Top NBA Jersey Auctions; Durant RC Giveaway
PWCC says it has brokered the sale of one of the two PSA 10 1979-80 Topps Wayne Gretzky rookie cards for $1,050,00. The other card, expected to be released soon on Rally’s fractional shares platform, sold through Heritage Auctions in December for $720,000. There are also two Gretzky O-Pee-Chee rookie cards graded 10. One of those also sold in the same auction … [Read more...] about Notes: $1 Million for Topps Gretzky RC; MLB TV’s New Card Show; Top NBA Jersey Auctions; Durant RC Giveaway
New “Bubble Hockey” NHL Bobbleheads Are a Nod to Old School Gaming
Long before NHL 21, NHL 2K..heck, even before Hat Trick, the best hockey game around was played with levers controlling plastic players and a puck with a steel ball in the middle of it. If you remember “bubble hockey” or still love to play Wayne Gretzky tabletop hockey, you’ll probably enjoy—or at least appreciate—a new series of bobbleheads. FOCO has released … [Read more...] about New “Bubble Hockey” NHL Bobbleheads Are a Nod to Old School Gaming
Notes: Young Collector Spots Kinlaw Error; Topps’ New Set, Shipping Update; R.J. Hampton Shoes; Player Masks
No, that’s not Javon Kinlaw pictured on his 2020 Score Football rookie card and a young South Carolina Gamecocks fan is not happy about that. 13-year-old Asher Mezzatesta discovered that the card made for Kinlaw, a defensive tackle, actually pictures former Gamecock tight end K.C. Crosby. The mistake was likely made because both players wore number 3. “He gets … [Read more...] about Notes: Young Collector Spots Kinlaw Error; Topps’ New Set, Shipping Update; R.J. Hampton Shoes; Player Masks
Gronk Gets Bucs Bobblehead; NFL Draft Picks, Too
Rob Gronkowski won’t be able to put on a Tampa Bay Bucs uniform for a while, but he’s dressed in one on a new bobblehead. FOCO has released a new nodder featuring the team’s new tight end, who recently signed with the team, reuniting with his former quarterback, Tom Brady. He's dressed in the new-look Tampa Bay threads while in a ball spiking motion. The company … [Read more...] about Gronk Gets Bucs Bobblehead; NFL Draft Picks, Too
FOCO Unveils Gerrit Cole Yankees Bobblehead
Well...that didn't take long. The Yankees officially welcomed ace Gerrit Cole to their organization via a press conference today at 11 a.m. and the slinger already has a brand new bobblehead, in which he is robed in the iconic pinstripes. Fresh off the presser, FOCO unveiled its new Cole bobblehead, which is priced at $45. A smiling Cole is shown following through on a … [Read more...] about FOCO Unveils Gerrit Cole Yankees Bobblehead
Notes: Jeter Card Brings $202k; NBA Draft Class Bobbleheads; New Shop; New Exhibit
It’s a 1990s name, but the price is definitely 2019. A 1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold rookie card of Derek Jeter graded PSA 10 sold for a whopping $202,102 at auction late last week. The first of two 10s awarded by PSA in the 23 years since the card was produced as a rare insert, the card generated 88 bids in an auction conducted by PWCC. Interested bidders … [Read more...] about Notes: Jeter Card Brings $202k; NBA Draft Class Bobbleheads; New Shop; New Exhibit
The New Gardner Minshew Bobbleheads are Pretty Great
Last Sunday may not have been his finest hour, but Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew has already made the 2019 NFL season a lot more fun. Now, the rookie quarterback with the throwback look is being immortalized with a pair of new bobbleheads. FOCO is producing two different, full-sized bobbles because, well, you can’t properly capture his essence … [Read more...] about The New Gardner Minshew Bobbleheads are Pretty Great