Upper Deck whipped up a frenzy with its release of some of the first patch cards in 1996. Swatch cards were a novel concept that changed the hobby, and there was a fever pitch to get the first ones. The excitement continued for the next couple of years, but by the beginning of the 2000s, the novelty had largely worn out. Manufacturers had a hit and responded by pumping out … [Read more...] about Outing Altered Patch Cards Often a Community Effort
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Editor’s Blog: The Trouble With Relic Cards
Last week’s revelation that some cards in Panini’s Flawless Football set may not carry game-worn player swatches created quite a buzz among those have an interest in the new release market. While I’m guessing the firestorm may not have been quite as big if it had happened in a product that didn’t cost so much, it was a little puzzling because it’s far from the first time that … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: The Trouble With Relic Cards
Panini Says Flawless Snafu a ‘Regrettable Mistake’; More Wrong Patches Surface
Panini America acknowledged Tuesday that some of the jersey swatches cut up for use in 2014 Panini Flawless Football were actually event-worn patches rather than the game-worn material they were professed to be. However, the issue may be deeper than even company officials realize. Some astute collectors on the Blowout Cards forum compared the Russell Wilson patches to … [Read more...] about Panini Says Flawless Snafu a ‘Regrettable Mistake’; More Wrong Patches Surface
2014 Topps Supreme Baseball Arrives Wednesday
After a Japan-only release of the MLB product last year, 2014 Topps Supreme Baseball, set to arrive Wednesday. The Supreme brand has been a pillar of the football card market since its introduction for the 2010 season. Last year, Supreme made its baseball debut but only as an Asian-exclusive. Now the holders of the MLB exclusive trading card license plan on bringing this … [Read more...] about 2014 Topps Supreme Baseball Arrives Wednesday
2014 Topps Platinum Football Preview
There are some 2014 football card sets released near the beginning of training camps in August, and while this approach allows for a wide range of rookie autographs, it also means that there are players included who are not likely to make an impact in the 2014 season. 2014 Topps Platinum Football will not release until November, which should give the product plenty of time … [Read more...] about 2014 Topps Platinum Football Preview