Attorneys for Giannis Antetokounmpo have filed a lawsuit against Leaf Trading Cards over the use of the NBA superstar's "Greek Freak" nickname and likeness. The 21-page suit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court in New York, alleges trademark infringement and dilution. The suit says Leaf and Antetokounmpo made a deal just prior to the 2013 NBA Draft that included 1,000 … [Read more...] about Giannis Suing Leaf Over “Greek Freak” Trademark
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What’s Hot: Everything Old is New Again
Before I get to my usual current event chatter, I wanted to share some thoughts about the unfortunate passing of hobby veterans Rich Altman and Ben Ecklar. Rich owned Hollywood Collectibles in my old stomping ground of South Florida. I only briefly met him at the 2019 Industry Summit. I had always been impressed with his exclusive autograph relationship with Bill … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Everything Old is New Again
Prepare to Pivot: Leaf’s Gray Offers Message to Industry in Wake of New Trading Card Player
After a few days of generally positive vibes, the 2021 Industry Summit came to a close Wednesday with one trading card company chief addressing the elephant in the room. Leaf doesn’t have a major sports trading card license, but in light of the new deals Fanatics has reportedly made to essentially take control of the major contracts, company president Brian Gray is feeling … [Read more...] about Prepare to Pivot: Leaf’s Gray Offers Message to Industry in Wake of New Trading Card Player
Leaf to Push Out First Packaged Pro Set Product with Autographs of Current, Former Greats
It’s not yet back in 36-pack boxes with an NFL license yet, but 30 years after the brand’s brief heyday, Pro Set is returning to packaged form. Leaf Trading Cards, which purchased the long dormant brand name early this year and then brought back the 1989 design for a series of on-demand cards including new NFL draft picks and other current sports stars, plans to roll out an … [Read more...] about Leaf to Push Out First Packaged Pro Set Product with Autographs of Current, Former Greats
Leaf Teases First Ultra High-End Product
Leaf Trading Cards has been promising to enter the "super premium" product arena and on Wednesday, we got a glimpse of what their first effort might look like. The multi-sport release will be called "Pearl" and fans of Panini Flawless will certainly recognize some of the elements. For starters, Leaf will include gems on some of the cards and the cursive style of … [Read more...] about Leaf Teases First Ultra High-End Product
Nico Hischier Autographs Will Be Leaf Exclusive
Leaf Trading Cards has now snared exclusive autograph agreements with the two players expected to be at the top of the 2017 NHL Draft. Having already secured a deal with Nolan Patrick, Leaf turned its attention to Nico Hischier and wrapped up a multi-year exclusive last week with the 18-year-old Swiss center, currently in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. … [Read more...] about Nico Hischier Autographs Will Be Leaf Exclusive
Notes: Texas’ Bobblehead King; Late Writer’s Hobby Passion; Leaf at the Summit
If there’s a bobblehead giveaway anywhere near the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, you can bet Johnnie Lehew will be there. For the last 16 years, he’s been collecting baseball and other sports nodders to the point that he can only get one car in his two-car garage. He’s got a rotating display inside his home as well…and a few in the closets. The Dallas News stopped by for a … [Read more...] about Notes: Texas’ Bobblehead King; Late Writer’s Hobby Passion; Leaf at the Summit
Babe Ruth Leaf Immortals Includes Relic Cards, Cut Auto
The weekend prior to Opening Day, a new product devoted to the game’s biggest icon will hit the market. 2017 Leaf Immortals Babe Ruth Collection will guarantee at least two Ruth bat relic cards in every box. Set for release March 31, the release is entirely devoted to The Babe with six cards per pack. Each box will include two base cards (no Yankee logos as Leaf doesn’t … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Leaf Immortals Includes Relic Cards, Cut Auto
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
Leaf Babe Ruth Collection Released
Nearly 68 years after his death, Babe Ruth still commands attention and adulation among baseball fans. We’ve all seen the video footage of the Bambino rounding the bases, doffing his cap as he savors another home run trot. On Monday, he was back in the spotlight with the release of 2016 Leaf Babe Ruth Collection. The Texas-based company announced a deal with the Ruth … [Read more...] about Leaf Babe Ruth Collection Released