Just days after 2011 Topps Baseball Series 1 released, collectors discovered sparkle variations. The 60 unique cards, which were a nod to the company’s Diamond Anniversary, put eagle-eyed collectors on full alert. Now Topps announces that its just released Series 2 will “spark” collectors to continue the hunt. The first collector to find the “Double Sparkle” cards of … [Read more...] about Topps Giving Away Signed Bat for Double Sparkle Variations
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2011 Topps Triple Threads Sneak Peek
Topps has released some information and pictures of some of the better cards in its 2011 Triple Threads product along with a 15-page sell sheet that showed off highlights of the upcoming issue. Triple Threads is one of Topps' most popular products, and it's clear the company felt the need to inject some more value into it to keep die-hard collectors coming back to this … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Triple Threads Sneak Peek
2010 Topps T206 Box Break
by Rich Klein Resurrecting the famous T206 brand has given Topps another outlet in its ongoing efforts to honor the long history of baseball cards. It's generally been a well-received product. The 2010 Topps T206 boxes hit the streets in late August, offering a mix of respect for the original tobacco cards and some of the bells and whistles that are needed to push … [Read more...] about 2010 Topps T206 Box Break
Chapman Highlights Topps’ Late-Season Autos
Topps has released a list of some of the autographed cards that will appear in some of its upcoming products. Among the signatures to be found is that of fireballing Cuban star Aroldis Chapman, who is just now making his impact felt at the big league level. Chapman appears in several products. There’s no question that the 2010 MLB Rookie class is one of the best in years … [Read more...] about Chapman Highlights Topps’ Late-Season Autos
2010 Obak Baseball Review
by Rich Klein One of the great not-so-hidden success stories continuing in sports card hobby is how Tri-Star continues to thrive even as the hobby and the economy continues to evolve. One of the main reasons is that much of the leadership of Tri-Star, beginning with their boss Jeff Rosenberg grew up as card collectors and hobbyists. An example of Tri-Star's abiding … [Read more...] about 2010 Obak Baseball Review
2010 Bowman Baseball Review
Each year Bowman Baseball is heavily anticipated because of the focus on young prospects. That’s nothing new for this product. It’s been the brand’s calling card since Topps began using the Bowman name in 1989. If you look carefully at the checklists of even the early sets, you see a preponderance of younger players. What a collector has to remember, of course, is that … [Read more...] about 2010 Bowman Baseball Review
Blog: Card Industry Insiders Talk
Courtesy of Kevin Isaacson, promoter of the recent Industry Summit in Las Vegas are the top 15 quotes from the various speakers and conferences: “At a time when it would be easy to be negative, card stores have stepped up with optimism and a willingness to share ideas that need to be listened to, but more importantly, need to be implemented. Now the ball is … [Read more...] about Blog: Card Industry Insiders Talk
Topps Signs Jason Heyward to Contract
Topps says it has reached a "promotional deal" with Atlanta Braves rookie phenom Jason Heyward. The 20-year-old Georgia native will be highlighted in upcoming Topps products although the exact nature of what the partnership entails hasn't been released. According to the company's blog, Heyward will be featured on numerous Topps products in 2010, including autographs on … [Read more...] about Topps Signs Jason Heyward to Contract
Topps Finest Redemption Program Launched
Topps is kicking off its 2010 Finest Rookie Redemption program with the hottest young slugger in the game. #1 in the series of ten is Atlanta Braves slugger Jason Heyward. One of every ten cards will be returned with an on-card autograph. Collectors who pull a redemption card will be directed to Topps.com, where they can unlock a special code and find out of their card … [Read more...] about Topps Finest Redemption Program Launched