Way before the NFL became a lucrative business, it was money in the bank for Topps. The company’s 1962 Football Bucks insert assigned money values to players in a 48-piece set, and there was some bang to those bucks. The NFL was beginning to emerge as a “money” sport. The league signed a large television deal in 1962, and players were beginning to command higher … [Read more...]
Panini’s Obsidian Basketball Features Autographs, Die-Cuts
Panini America’s Obsidian basketball product returns for its second year when it hits the shelves May 20. This year’s issue has the advantage of a strong rookie class, so despite the high price for the brand, the rewards could be greater with a lineup that includes Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett. This year’s cards feature die-cuts and a full, textured … [Read more...]
2019 Topps Big League Baseball Details, Checklist, Boxes for Sale
Topps Big League baseball scratched an itch for collectors when it debuted its 2018 set. With a large base set and a kid-friendly product at a reasonable cost, the product apparently appealed to a decent share of the market. Those elements will remain in place when the 2019 edition hits the shelves the week of May 15, although Topps has made some design tweaks that are … [Read more...]
2018 Bowman’s Best Big On Rookies But Also Pays Attention to Veterans, Prospects
Pulling together prospects, draft picks, rookies and veterans, 2018 Bowman’s Best will aim to cover all the bases for collectors. And just in time for Christmas. 2018 Bowman's Best Basics This is a hobby exclusive product that will be released the week of Dec. 19, and Topps is promising four autograph cards per hobby box. There will be two mini-boxes in each hobby box, with … [Read more...]
2017-18 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Set For Valentine’s Day Release
Hockey lovers may be getting cardboard instead of candy next week. The second half of the NHL's annual flagship trading card product arrives with 2017-18 Upper Deck Series 2 hockey set to release on Valentine's Day. Tops on the carryover from Series 1 are the ever popular Young Guns. Upper Deck is promising six per hobby box, and Series 2 will contain 50 of … [Read more...]
2017 Stadium Club Features Chrome, Inserts And Autographs
2017 Topps Stadium Club will make a return appearance this summer, with the full-bleed photos again taking center stage. As of now, the product is set to be delivered the week of July 12. Eight cards will be found in each pack with 16 packs to a box. Each case will include 16 boxes. A checklist for 2017 Topps Stadium Club is at the bottom of the page. 2017 … [Read more...]
2016 Panini Contenders Football Info, Checklist
Panini Contenders football goes live this weekend with some big hits and limited ticket items. A full checklist is at the bottom of the page. 2016 Panini Contenders Basics Set to hit hobby shops Friday, the 2016 product will consist of 24 packs per hobby box, with five cards to a pack. Panini is promising at least five autograph cards in every hobby box (and … [Read more...]
2016 Topps Chrome Update is a Target Retail Exclusive
Collectors looking for something exclusive this holiday season will have to travel the retail route to find Chrome versions of the 2016 Topps Baseball Update series. As November begins, the Holiday Mega box will be available only at Target. The box will contain seven packs — five packs of Topps Update series and two packs of Update Series chrome. The Chrome … [Read more...]
Topps Finest Baseball Set For Spring Release
Topps Finest baseball returns for its 24th consecutive year in 2016, and the pattern will remain the same — eccentric designs and retro themes. Finest is like a family’s eccentric uncle — the guy who still dresses in bell bottoms and tie-dye shirts, but shows up for Thanksgiving dinner wearing a pilgrim outfit. Like that unpredictable relative, Finest baseball will add … [Read more...]
Ranking the 2014 Topps Baseball Inserts
The cold, white fleece that covers so much of the US right now sure makes it hard to believe that Opening Day is less than two months away. But the arrival of pitchers and catchers to Spring Training for the Diamondbacks and Dodgers help lend credibility to the idea. Plus, last week's arrival of 2014 Topps Series One Baseball helps with the "warm thoughts" while being forced … [Read more...]