Panini is pushing out a Walmart-exclusive version of its new 2015 Donruss Football product this week, one that will give buyers the chance to pick up a bonus. Buyers who send in 24 wrappers from the retail version and a copy of their Walmart receipt will receive a four card pack that includes holofoil collegiate versions of Rated Rookie cards featuring Marcus Mariota, Jameis … [Read more...] about Walmart Wrapper Redemption for Donruss Football
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Bowman Football 2015 Box Break
A couple of years ago when the football card rookie crop was especially weak, Bowman was the first release of the year and actually became somewhat of a surprise hit. One of the reasons for the great response was the larger, jumbo-like packs with each box containing four autographs. Frankly, the idea was a pretty good lesson for card companies. While we understand the … [Read more...] about Bowman Football 2015 Box Break
Topps Signs Jameis Winston to Autograph Deal
Topps has reached an autograph deal with former Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston. Winston, expected to be among the first players picked in this year’s NFL Draft, will be featured throughout all of the company’s 2015 products. His first cards will appear in 2015 Bowman Football, which releases in June. The 2013 Heisman Trophy winner was a standout at … [Read more...] about Topps Signs Jameis Winston to Autograph Deal
Upcoming Draftees Add Notes to 2015 Upper Deck Inscriptions
Upper Deck is using the final weeks of its exclusive collegiate license to produce the first football set featuring prospective NFL Draft picks. 2015 Upper Deck Inscriptions Football is set to arrive Thursday, using a metallic card technology that will be a first from Upper Deck. Each box will contain one four card pack and all four cards will be hard-signed, including … [Read more...] about Upcoming Draftees Add Notes to 2015 Upper Deck Inscriptions
Editor’s Blog: College Athletes and Autographs a Hot Topic
I spent part of Wednesday providing (hopefully) a little insight to a few major media outlets who are continuing to look for new angles on what ESPN reported is an investigation of autographs signed by Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston. Georgia running back Todd Gurley has already been suspended over a similar accusation of college athletes receiving cash for … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: College Athletes and Autographs a Hot Topic