The sports card and vintage video game collecting universes recently collided in a big way. A New York-based vintage comic book dealer just brokered a mother of sports card trade, and the deal was a little less conventional than the typical auction or trade. Vincent Zurzolo, the co-owner and COO of New York’s Metropolis Collectibles, brokered a deal between two of his … [Read more...] about Six-Figure Swap: Tom Brady Rookie Card Traded For Nintendo Game
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Great American Baseball Card Book is Back on Kindle
If not for a chance encounter in 1972, The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading And Bubblegum Book might never have been born and the hobby might never grown into the bustling industry that we know today. Indeed, when a curious collector walked into a Boston bookstore that summer looking for a book about baseball cards, he couldn't have known that he was about to … [Read more...] about Great American Baseball Card Book is Back on Kindle
Upper Deck Hands Out Winter Classic Packs at the Big House
They saw an overtime outdoor hockey game, complete with snow but fans in Ann Arbor, MI also walked away with 2013 Winter Classic hockey cards courtesy of Upper Deck. Every fan in attendance received a free five-card pack from a special 20-card set and the company had a booth set up where fans could add more packs so they could trade in order to complete the set and have … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Hands Out Winter Classic Packs at the Big House
In The Game Signs Gordie Howe to Autograph Deal
In The Game Trading Cards has signed Gordie Howe to a deal that will place his autographs and game-used memorabilia in its upcoming hockey card products. “It has been several years since Mr. Howe was prominently featured as part of In The Game’s products and we are incredibly pleased to be working with him once again,” said company President Dr. Brian Price. “Our working … [Read more...] about In The Game Signs Gordie Howe to Autograph Deal
Trading Card Companies, Leagues Adjust to Evolving Market
We've come a long way from the days when multiple companies each produced multiple baseball and other sports card brands each year. A lot of card shops were happy to always have something new to sell. It didn't do the hobby any favors, though. There was confusion in the market. Collectors used to having a puncher's chance to chase down every card of a certain player or … [Read more...] about Trading Card Companies, Leagues Adjust to Evolving Market
Upper Deck Will Launch Visual Trading Cards Too
Digital sports cards would appear to be the next frontier of competition for at least a couple of trading card manufacturers. Just a couple of days after Panini revealed its upcoming 'HD' autographed product, Upper Deck answered by putting a quick end to the mystery product it was touting via teaser videos and news releases. Thursday afternoon, the company unveiled its … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Will Launch Visual Trading Cards Too
Under Armour All Stars Will Have Own Trading Cards
The first 5000 fans attending the 4th Annual Under Armour All-American Football Game Wednesday night at Tropicana Field in Petersburg, FL, will receive three exclusive Topps cards featuring a 2011 All-American. There are 92 different cards in all. Topps photographed the players on Friday and on Monday they were each presented with personal copies of their card. In … [Read more...] about Under Armour All Stars Will Have Own Trading Cards
Panini Signs Card, Autograph Deal with Pro Football Hall of Fame
Panini America has reached an exclusive, multi-year marketing and licensing agreement with the Pro Football Hall of Fame that names Panini as the Exclusive Trading Card Partner. As part of the relationship, Panini will be the presenting partner of three autograph sessions that will take place during the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival in August. … [Read more...] about Panini Signs Card, Autograph Deal with Pro Football Hall of Fame
Topps, Panini Chase Monster Soccer Market
It may fight with baseball for the attention of Americans but in the rest of the world, the World Cup is beyond huge. Topps and Panini are busy cranking out card and sticker sets to coincide with the Cup...and the interest and sales overseas are staggering. Topps is launching its World Stars trading card game which will feature cards depicting "football" stars from all … [Read more...] about Topps, Panini Chase Monster Soccer Market
Panini Signs Football Card Deal; Releases First Product
Panini America and the NFL and NFL Players Association have officially come to terms on a multi-year trading card licensing agreement. The deal covers the manufacture of football cards and stickers. In the coming weeks, Panini also expects to announce several agreements with NFL players who will serve as the face of its products on packaging and in promotions. The 2010 NFL … [Read more...] about Panini Signs Football Card Deal; Releases First Product