It’s amazing what a difference five years can make in the hobby. Giancarlo Stanton has gone from being one of the most collectible superstars in baseball to a hobby afterthought after struggling with slumps and injuries. He has also been overshadowed not just in the major leagues, but on his own team. Aaron Judge is expected to put up Maris and Mantle-like numbers again … [Read more...] about Can Giancarlo Stanton Become Collectible Again?
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Game Used Items, HOF Autographs, Cards Part of Fanatics Auction
Autographed items from dozens of Hall of Famers and current stars lead off the second part of a wide ranging MLB Summer Auction now underway through Fanatics. Over 180 items are on the block including some one of a kind signed items, game-used cleats, autographed rookie cards, game-used memorabilia and other items. The auction opens with a game-used Giancarlo Stanton … [Read more...] about Game Used Items, HOF Autographs, Cards Part of Fanatics Auction
Notes: “The Missus Wants to Burn Them”; Stanton’s 1st Pinstripe Sells; Wagner Goes Poof; Collector Casting Call
North American sports fans don’t have a monopoly on collecting stuff that spills from one room to the next. “The Missus Wants to Burn Them All” screamed the headline in the Daily Mirror of London over the weekend. Their story was on a man who owns hundreds of thousands of football (soccer) programs—so many he’s had to find creative places to store them. From … [Read more...] about Notes: “The Missus Wants to Burn Them”; Stanton’s 1st Pinstripe Sells; Wagner Goes Poof; Collector Casting Call
Topps NOW Season Opens with 10 Cards Including Ohtani in English, Japanese
MLB's official trading card partner launched its third season of TOPPS NOW on Friday with ten cards created from Opening Day. Two of those featured the first American base hit for Japanese rookie Shohei Ohtani--one version in English and a second in Japanese. It's the first time a NOW card has been offered in Japanese but it's not likely to be the last. "We plan to make … [Read more...] about Topps NOW Season Opens with 10 Cards Including Ohtani in English, Japanese
Giancarlo Stanton Signs Autograph Deal with Fanatics
The move from one of baseball’s low budget franchises to its most powerful has opened up new doors for one of baseball’s top power hitters. One of those is a new deal for signing his name on something other than a contract. Make that a lot of somethings. Giancarlo Stanton autographs will be on everything from batting helmets to baseballs after the former Miami Marlin … [Read more...] about Giancarlo Stanton Signs Autograph Deal with Fanatics
Ohtani, Stanton in New Uniforms on 2018 Topps Factory Team Set Checklist
Collectors who want a Topps flagship-style card of Shohei Ohtani in an Angels uniform or Giancarlo Stanton in Yankee pinstripes won’t have to wait much longer. Topps has announced the checklists for its annual pre-packaged team sets and both players are included…albeit with some graphic wizardry making it happen. The 17-card sets are typically distributed in the home market … [Read more...] about Ohtani, Stanton in New Uniforms on 2018 Topps Factory Team Set Checklist
Topps Plans Mobile App for NOW; Stanton Gets 1st Yankees Card
Topps is planning a mobile app for its NOW platform as it prepares for a third season of on-demand baseball card production. The company has sold over one million NOW cards since the beginning of the 2016 season. Jeff Heckman, Topps’ Director of New Product Development and eCommerce Marketplace, told the Huffington Post that they are looking at an app to “create a … [Read more...] about Topps Plans Mobile App for NOW; Stanton Gets 1st Yankees Card