Press Pass Encourages Collectors to Write to the Troops
By Ryan Cracknell Nov 09, 2011
Press Pass is spearheading a letter-writing campaign for the troops. Collectors who participate will receive a gift certificate and free pack of cards.
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New Sports Card Releases - Week of 11/7/11
By Ryan Cracknell Nov 08, 2011
Hockey cards will be clamoring for the Young Guns rookie cards in 2011-12 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey. Other new sports card releases include 2011 Topps Tier One Baseball and 2011 Upper Deck University of Texas Football.
Upper Deck Partners with Cards2Kids for Toronto Sports Cards & Collectibles Expo Donation Drive
By Mike Smeth Nov 07, 2011
Upper Deck has announced a new partnership with Cards2Kids, a 501(c) charity that facilitates the donation of sports cards to children who otherwise could not afford them.
Man on the Moon: Topps Wins First Round in Buzz Aldrin Lawsuit
By Paul Lesko Nov 03, 2011
Topps won a key ruling over Buzz Aldrin in a case brought on by the astronaut for his image being used in 2009 Topps American Heritage: American Heroes Edition.
New Sports Card Releases - Week of 10/31/11
By Ryan Cracknell Nov 01, 2011
Collectors get their first pack-inserted NHL rookie cards of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins this week with 2011-12 Score Hockey. Other new releases include several anticipated niche products such as 2011 Leaf Valiant Draft Baseball and 2011 Press Pass Legends Racing.
Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis By Sponsoring The Cardboard Connection's AC Malin
By The Cardboard Connection Oct 28, 2011
If you haven't been directly affected by multiple sclerosis, chances are someone you know has been. Help fight the horrible disease by sponsoring the Cardboard Connection's AC Malin.
Law of Cards: Is a Memorabilia Card Lawsuit Looming?
By Paul Lesko Oct 26, 2011
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko looks at a company's new trademark filing for memorabilia cards that could be used to launch lawsuits against card manufacturers.
Six Charged in Game-Used Sports Memorabilia Probe
By Trey Treutel Oct 26, 2011
In a case that could have huge hobby ramifications, charges have been laid against six men for selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fake game-used sports memorabilia. Trading card companies were apparently among the group's customers.
WWE Looks to Supercharge Collectors with New Trademark
By Paul Lesko Oct 26, 2011
A new WWE trademark for WWE Supercharge hints at several potential new collectibles, including trading cards and temporary tattoos.
New Sports Card Releases - Week of 10/24/11
By Ryan Cracknell Oct 25, 2011
Both 2011 Panini Crown Royale Football and 2011 Topps Chrome Football offer collectors tremendous rookie autographs.
PSA/DNA Unveils New, More Secure Letters of Authenticity
By Rob Bertrand Oct 21, 2011
In an effort to combat autograph forgeries, PSA/DNA has unveiled new letters of authenticity with added security measures.
Law of Cards: Only Upper Deck Could Make Insurance Litigation Interesting
By Paul Lesko Oct 20, 2011
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko makes light of a case between Upper Deck and the Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company over insurance coverage from the card manufacturer's Yu-Gi-Oh counterfeiting lawsuit.
Law of Cards: Upper Deck v. Blowout Cards Update
By Paul Lesko Oct 19, 2011
We've got an update in the lawsuit between Blowout Cards and Upper Deck over the card maker's new distribution policy.
New Sports Card Releases - Week of 10/17/11
By Ryan Cracknell Oct 18, 2011
2011 Bowman Chrome Baseball, 2011 Absolute Memorabilia Football and 2011-12 Parkhurst Champions Hockey and 2011 Leaf Muhammad Ali Metal highlight this week's new sports card sets.
Member Contest: Win a 2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Hobby Box
By Mike Smeth Oct 18, 2011
Enter to win a free box of 2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball by entering The Cardboard Connection's latest contest.
What is Bowman Black?
By Paul Lesko Oct 17, 2011
For collectors who can't get enough of the Bowman brand, a new trademark filing suggests that Topps is looking to introduce a new line called Bowman Black.
New Sports Card Releases - Week of 10/10/11
By Ryan Cracknell Oct 11, 2011
2011 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball, 2011 Topps Finest Baseball and 2011 Topps Gridiron Legends Football highlight this week's new sports card sets.
Inside the Collectors Studio with Chris Justice
By Brad Campbell Oct 11, 2011
Brad Campbell channels his inner James Lipton (and Will Ferrell) and asks Chris Justice ten quick questions in the style of Inside the Actors Studio.
