Upper Deck will be releasing a promotional set around the 2016 World Cup of Hockey event to be used in hobby shops as a gift with purchase. The five-card hobby foil packs will feature 40 different subjects (five players from each team). Autographs and press plate cards will be randomly inserted. The giveaway is in the same model as Upper Deck’s National Hockey Card … [Read more...] about Upper Deck’s World Cup Hockey Packs; Who’s Got Missing Cup Cards?
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Leaf Signs Nolan Patrick to Exclusive Deal
Leaf Trading Cards has an exclusive autographed trading card contract with the player who could be the NHL’s top draft pick next year. The company announced its deal with 17-year-old Nolan Patrick via Beckett on Wednesday. Patrick has spent two years with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League, scoring 41 goals and dishing out 61 assists in 72 games as Brandon … [Read more...] about Leaf Signs Nolan Patrick to Exclusive Deal
Penguins Stanley Cup Champions Set Planned
Upper Deck is planning an 18-card Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Champion set. Set for release later this month, the set will include Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Phil Kessel, Kris Letang, Nick Bonino and rookie goalie Matt Murray, among others. Upper Deck plans a print run of 5,000 sets. You’ll have to buy something else to get one, however. The sets will be given … [Read more...] about Penguins Stanley Cup Champions Set Planned
Pens Win Puts Focus on MVP Crosby’s Rookie Cards
He’s no kid anymore, but you can call him a two-time Stanley Cup champion. The Pittsburgh Penguins shut down the San Jose Sharks to win the 2016 Stanley Cup in six games Sunday night. With a Conn Smythe award under his belt, it’s safe to say the already strong market for Sidney Crosby rookie cards will have a little more sizzle. Crosby, who will turn 29 this off-season, … [Read more...] about Pens Win Puts Focus on MVP Crosby’s Rookie Cards
Super Size Me: 1975-76 Topps Hockey Set Matched Hoops Expansion
Realizing the growing popularity of the sport, Topps loaded up on its 1975-76 hockey set. While the 330-card issue is small by many of today’s standards, at the time it was a massive collection for the trading card giant since larger Topps sets wouldn’t hit the street until 15 years later when they went to battle with Bowman, Score, and Upper Deck all releasing products in … [Read more...] about Super Size Me: 1975-76 Topps Hockey Set Matched Hoops Expansion
Ramblings: Stories Told on Cardboard
I recently purchased a bunch of mostly common 1969-70 Topps hockey cards. I say mostly common because there was one Leo Boivin card in there. Leo Boivin, you see, is in the Hockey Hall of Fame. I was a little surprised to discover that because to me that would be the equivalent in baseball terms of Mark Belanger or Vic Power being enshrined in Cooperstown. To more ardent … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Stories Told on Cardboard
‘Power Of Base’ Helps Needy Kids At Christmas
For a card shop in Hamilton, Ontario, it’s all about that base. And converting those base cards into Christmas gifts for children is no trouble. Matt and Chuck Durka have operated Breakaway Sports Cards, a 1,000-square foot shop in Hamilton since February 2013. A large amount of their business is done through online group breaks on Breakers.TV where they rip … [Read more...] about ‘Power Of Base’ Helps Needy Kids At Christmas
Tim Horton’s Promotion a Multi-Level Winner at Shop
Trading used to be a staple for card collectors. It’s making a comeback in at least one hobby shop thanks to the Upper Deck/Tim Hortons hockey card promotion in Canada. Customers coast-to-coast have easy access to packs at the coffee and donut chain. Sold for $1 with a beverage purchase or $2.99 without, packs contain base cards with the chance of an autograph or relic. … [Read more...] about Tim Horton’s Promotion a Multi-Level Winner at Shop
50th Sports Card Expo in Toronto Next Weekend
Collectors and dealers from around the world return to Ontario next week for the 50th edition of the Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo at the Toronto International Centre. Promoter Al Sinclair says the show will be the largest in its 25-year history with about 200 dealers and 900 tables of sports cards and memorabilia along with corporate vendors offering various … [Read more...] about 50th Sports Card Expo in Toronto Next Weekend
Young Guns Connor McDavid Expected to Boost Upper Deck Hockey
The Young Guns will be out in force on November 5 with the release of 2015-16 Upper Deck Series One hockey. Upper Deck has released its checklist (see below) and is touting that Series One will contain “the best class of Young Guns Rookies since 2005-06.” That 2005-06 set featured the Young Guns rookie card of Sidney Crosby. The 2015-16 product will boast the first fully … [Read more...] about Young Guns Connor McDavid Expected to Boost Upper Deck Hockey