Topps says it's putting some "enhancements" into its upcoming 2012 Topps Tribute baseball packs. The $300 per box product six packs per box and five cards per pack. Topps says each will contain three on card autographs numbered to 99 or less, plus three relic cards. Here's what's new: Topps has included an additional 100 Hank Aaron buyback autographed cards. All 100 … [Read more...]
Willie Mays Autographs Will Appear in 2012 Topps products
Topps has signed a multi-year autograph deal with Willie Mays. Collectors will find signed Mays cards inside packs of 2012 Topps Baseball Series 1, which hits shelves early February. Mays autographed cards will also be in 2012 products such as Topps Tribute, Gypsy Queen and others. In addition, Topps will be issuing a variety of relic cards featuring the 80-year-old … [Read more...]
2012 Topps Tribute Baseball Will Kick Off 2012 Season
It was one of the more popular high-end products in this year's sports card market and 2012 Topps Tribute baseball aims to pick up where this year's set left off. Topps revealed the first images of the $300 per box product on Tuesday evening, along with some details on what collectors can expect to see inside. Tribute mixes current players with big names from the past in … [Read more...]
Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant NYC and the Gotta Have It Gallery
Mickey Mantle's Restaurant NYC is one of the more popular sports-themed restaurants in the country. The Mick, of course, is long gone, but it says something about his place in New York sports history that a restaurant named for a player who last suited up in 1968 can thrive in mid-town Manhattan. The restaurant often houses news conferences relating to sports and sports … [Read more...]
2011 Topps Tribute Pack Review
by Rich Klein 2011 Topps Tribute is the first of the high-end products released by the company. Originally issued in the years 2001-04 and then brought back into the fold as a Topps product in 2009, this has always been one of the most desired Topps products. The cards being thicker with the big hit in each pack has always made this a popular brand among higher-end … [Read more...]
Ruth, Gehrig Tribute Auto Card Back on Block
It was up...then down...but today, a 2010 Topps Tribute Legendary Lineups cut autograph card featuring nine signatures will be up for bid again. The card, pulled from a pack by a Missouri collector, features autographs of the 1927 New York Yankees including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. The collector consigned the 1 of 1 card to Beckett Select Auctions, but the company … [Read more...]
Hank Aaron Signs Contract to Sign for Topps
On the heels of announcing that Sandy Koufax would be signing autographs for 2011 Topps products, the company has announced announce that Hank Aaron autographs will be a part of 2011 baseball card products. It will be Aaron's first autograph deal with Topps since 2005. He signed for Donruss in 2008. The first Topps issues to find Aaron’s autograph will be: 2011 … [Read more...]
1927 Yankees Topps Tribute Card Pulled, Consigned
A Kansas City area collector pulled what has been promoted as the prime autograph card from 2010 Topps Tribute. The card is a 1-1 Legendary Lineups autograph book card, allegedly featuring the signatures of the 1927 Yankees starting lineup. Beckett Select Auctions has been picked to handle the sale of the card. The collector who opened the pack received a redemption card … [Read more...]
2011 Topps Tribute Sneak Peek
Topps has announced plans for what is expected to be its first high-end set for next season. The company offered a few sample images and information to dealers late last week. 2011 Topps Tribute Baseball is set for release in early April. Back on the schedule for a third straight year, it's a hobby exclusive product with all autograph and relic cards numbered to 99 or … [Read more...]
Luck Strikes Twice at Dallas Card Shop
Two collectors. Three cases of 09 Topps Tribute. One lucky day. … [Read more...]