10 Best Upper Deck The Cup Rookie Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the most popular modern brands in hockey, we count down the ten best Upper Deck The Cup rookie cards released between 2005-06 and 2010-11.
Archive for September, 2012
1910 C56 Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
The first major set of hockey cards, 1910 C56 Hockey predates that NHL. Key players include Newsy LaLonde, Cyclone Taylor and Art Ross.
1911-12 C55 Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1911-12 C55 Hockey is one of the most important and readily collected sets of all-time. Key cards include Georges Vezina, Newsy LaLonde and Art Ross.
1912-13 C57 Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1912-13 C57 Hockey is the final major hockey set of the tobacco era. Believed to have been produced by Imperial Tobacco, top cards include Georges Vezina and Cyclone Taylor.
1940-41 O-Pee-Chee V301-2 Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Picking up where the previous year’s set left off, 1940-41 O-Pee-Chee V301-2 includes 50 players. The over-sized cards are highlighted by a sepia design. Several stars are on the checklist, including Milt Schmidt.
1951-52 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Ushering in the modern hockey card era, 1951-52 Parkhurst Hockey is one of the hobby’s all-time great sets. The first set in several years, the checklist is nearly all rookies, including Gordie Howe and Maurice Richard.
1953-54 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1953-54 Parkhurst Hockey has a strong rookie roster that includes Jean Beliveau, Gump Worsley and Andy Bathgate. Because the cards are similar to ’52-53, it can be somewhat confusing.
1954-55 Topps Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1954-55 Topps Hockey is the company’s first-ever set for the sport. Featuring players from the NHL’s four American teams, Gordie Howe and Terry Sawchuk are the most popular cards.
1955-56 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1955-56 Parkhurst Hockey is the sport’s only set of the year. Highlighting players from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, Jacques Plante is the key rookie card.
1957-58 Topps Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1957-58 Topps Hockey is the company’s second set for the sport. They returned after a couple of years off, making several adjustments. Key rookies include Glenn Hall, Johnny Bucyk and Norm Ullman.
1958-59 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1958-59 Parkhurst Hockey has just 50 cards, all of which are limited to only the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. Ralph Backstrom is the most significant rookie card.
1958-59 Topps Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Led by the Bobby Hull rookie card, 1958-59 Topps Hockey is one the company’s most memorable sets. The 66-card checklist also includes rookies of Eddie Shack and Ken Wharram.
1959-60 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1959-60 Parkhurst Hockey marked the third consecutive year where the set had 50 cards of the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. Punch Imlach and Carl Brewer are considered the set’s best rookie cards.
1961-62 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1961-62 Parkhurst Hockey has a 51-card checklist that focuses solely on the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings. Dave Keon is the only significant rookie in the colorful set.
1965 Donruss Disneyland Puzzle Back Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1965 Donruss Disneyland Puzzle Back trading cards celebrate the theme park’s tenth birthday. Today, the 66-card set acts as a historical look back at the evolution of one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations.
1966 Topps Batman A Series Red Bat Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1966 Topps Batman A Series Red Bat is the second of three Caped Crusader sets featuring the artwork of Norman Saunders. The 44-card set has a similar tone to the TV show that was popular at the time.
1966 Topps Batman B Series Blue Bat Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The franchise’s third illustrated set of the year, 1966 Topps Batman B Series Blue Bat is, perhaps, the strangest as well. The 44-card set has two distinct back variations.
1966 Topps Batman Bat Laffs Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1966 Topps Batman Bat Laffs is one of two sets to use images from the campy 1996 feature film. Much of the 55-card set has variation backs. Bat Laffs is considered to be one of the most popular Batman sets of all-time.
1966 Topps Batman Black Bat Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1966 Topps Batman Black Bat is one of five Caped Crusader sets the company made that year. Featuring artwork from pulp master Norman Saunders, the set remains extremely popular with collectors today.
1966 Topps Batman Riddler Back Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1966 Topps Batman Riddler Back is one of two sets from the year to include images from the Adam West film. The 38-card set is also notable for the riddles found on the card backs.
1966-67 Topps Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Home to the Bobby Orr rookie card, 1966-67 Topps Hockey is also memorable for its TV set design. Other notable rookies include Emile Francis, Harry Sinden and Peter Mahovlich.
1967 Leaf Star Trek Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1967 Leaf Star Trek is the first set for one of the hobby’s most important franchises. The 72-card set is believed to have been distributed regionally for a short time. Today, it is considered to be quite rare.
1968-69 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1968-69 O-Pee-Chee Hockey marked the first time the Canadian company offered its own set to Canadians. Key rookies include Bernie Parent and Gary Unger.
1969 Topps Planet of the Apes Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1969 Topps Planet of the Apes is the first of many trading card sets for the classic Sci-Fi franchise. The 44-card set recaps the original film that stars Charlton Heston.
1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Hockey features a distinct design and an expanded checklist of 231 cards. Tony Esposito and Serge Savard are the main rookies.
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
One of the most attractive sets of the era, 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Hockey also has a loaded checklist. Ken Dryden, Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne are among the major rookie cards.
1974 Topps Evel Knievel Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1974 Topps Evel Knievel trading cards capture many of the iconic daredevil’s biggest stunts. Originally distributed as a test issue, the set remains extremely popular on the secondary market.
1974-75 O-Pee-Chee WHA Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1974-75 O-Pee-Chee WHA Hockey is the first of four sets made by the Canadian card maker of the rival hockey league. Gordie Howe, Gary Cheevers and Bobby Hull are among the former NHL greats in the set.
1975-76 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1975-76 O-Pee-Chee Hockey has one of the company’s simpler designs. The relatively tame checklist includes rookie cards of Clark Gillies and Harold Snepsts.
1976 Topps Star Trek Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1976 Topps Star Trek is just the second trading card set in the franchise’s history. Complete sets include 88 cards and 22 stickers. This is the first Star Trek set to include color images.
1976-77 Topps Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Despite a reduced checklist, 1976-77 Topps Hockey includes several subset cards. The Bryan Trottier rookie is the most valuable card in the set.
1977-78 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1977-78 O-Pee-Chee Hockey closely mirrors the same season’s Topps set. Although the design is somewhat uninspired, the checklist includes rookies of Mike Milbury and Paul Holmgren.
1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
With Topps sitting out, 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Hockey was the sport’s only major release. Key rookie cards include Grant Fuhr, Dale Hawerchuk and Ron Francis.
1984-85 Topps Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1984-85 Topps Hockey sees the company return to the rink after a short absence. A strong rookie crop includes Steve Yzerman, Pat LaFontaine, Dave Andreychuk and Tom Barrasso.
1986-87 Fleer Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the most important sets in the hobby, 1986-87 Fleer Basketball is headlined by the Michael Jordan rookie card. Other key RCs include Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing.
1986-87 Topps Hockey Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1986-87 Topps Hockey features a clean design with bright white borders. Although the Patrick Roy rookie is by far the key card, other first-year standouts include John Vanbiesbrouk and Wendel Clark.
1989 Upper Deck Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1989 Upper Deck Baseball helped usher in a new era for baseball card collecting. Boasting high-quality photography and card stock, it truly was a revolutionary release. The set includes the iconic Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card.
1994 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1994 Topps Baseball is the final set in the flagship line to have 792 cards. Inserts include Gold parallels and Black Gold cards.
1995 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Boasting an unconventional design and often dramatic photography, 1995 Topps Baseball is a standout year for the flagship set. The print run is also one of the lowest in years, thanks to the 1994-95 work stoppage.
1995 Topps Traded and Rookies Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Distributed for the first time exclusively in foil packs, 1995 Topps Traded and Rookies Baseball is a 165-card set. The set is most notable for the Carlos Beltran rookie card, which actually pictures teammate Juan Lebron.
1996 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1996 Topps Baseball is one of the smallest ever for the flagship set. Mickey Mantle plays a key role in the release, getting both a spot in the base set and several insert sets.
1997 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1997 Topps Baseball includes reprints of classic Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays cards. Other highlights include Mays and Derek Jeter autographs and lots of foil-based inserts.
1998 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1998 Topps Baseball marks the debut of Alex Rodriguez in the flagship brand. Split between two series, the set has just 503 cards. 1998 Topps Baseball also pays tribute to Roberto Clemente by reprinting all of his base cards.
1999 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Clocking in at 462 cards, 1999 Topps Baseball is one of the smallest ever for the flagship set. The checklist is highlighted by variations for each of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s 1998 home runs.
1999 Topps Traded Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1999 Topps Traded Baseball marks the return of the late-season box set. Loaded with rookies, each set also comes with a rookie autograph. Highlights include Josh Hamilton and C.C. Sabathia.
20 Jaw-Dropping 2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Hits
By Ryan Cracknell
Check out 20 jaw-dropping hits from 2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball. This extensive gallery includes images of jumbo patch autographs, book cards, bat barrel cards and more.
2000 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Split between two series, 2000 Topps Baseball has just 478 cards. Although tough to pull, the autograph lineup is extremely strong. Other highlights include Hank Aaron reprints and the challenging Magic Moments base set variations.
2000 Topps Traded and Rookies Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2000 Topps Traded and Rookies Baseball comes packaged as a box set with one rookie autograph. Miguel Cabrera and Adrian Gonzalez rookies highlight a strong checklist. The Cabrera autograph is one of the decade’s best cards.
2002 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2002 Topps Baseball is highlighted by the Joe Mauer rookie card. The set also has 73 different Barry Bonds home run variations, honoring his single-season record.
2002 Topps Traded and Rookies Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2002 Topps Traded and Rookies Baseball marks the second straight year the late-season set included both Topps and Topps Chrome cards. Jose Bautista is the key rookie card.
2003 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2003 Topps Baseball cards are instantly recognizable for their blue borders. The rookie crop isn’t fantastic, with Kevin Youkilis leading the way. However, there are lots of inserts and a growing sense of nostalgia.
2003 Topps Traded & Rookies Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2003 Topps Traded & Rookies Baseball marked the third straight year the set combined both the Topps and Topps Chrome brands. The rookie-heavy checklist includes Robinson Cano, Hanley Ramirez and Brian McCann.
2004 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
While not the strongest checklist from a rookie card standpoint, 2004 Topps Baseball has a clean design that stands up well. With the World Series celebrating its 100th anniversary, several insert sets celebrate the Fall Classic.
2004 Topps Traded & Rookies Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2004 Topps Traded & Rookies Baseball updates both the flagship Topps and Topps Chrome lines. The 220-card set mixes players pictured with their new teams and prospects. Felix Hernandez is the key rookie card.
2005 Artbox Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Recapping the first film in the mega-popular franchise, 2005 Artbox Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is highlighted by a broad mix of autographs, costume and prop cards. John Cleese and John Hurt are the lead signers.
2005 Topps Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2005 Topps Baseball is a straight-forward release featuring a somewhat simple design and lots of inserts. Key rookie cards include Justin Verlander and Ian Kinsler.
2005 Topps Updates and Highlights Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2005 Topps Updates and Highlights has a loaded checklist that includes rookie cards of Ryan Braun, Matt Kemp, Andrew McCutchen and Jered Weaver. Hobby boxes promise a relic, most of which are focused on the All-Star Game.
2006 Artbox Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2006 Artbox Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets recaps the second film in the hugely popular franchise. Autographs, costume and prop cards are among the set’s most popular. Kenneth Branagh is the key autograph signer.
2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball sees the return of several classic hobby names including Jambalaya, Precious Metal Gems and SkyBox Autographphics. Hobby boxes promise six autographs.
2011-12 In the Game Heroes & Prospects Update Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2011-12 In the Game Heroes & Prospects Update Hockey bookends ITG’s hockey season with a 50-card set featuring more youngsters from the CHL and AHL. The box set also comes with an autograph and game-used memorabilia card.
2011-12 Panini Dominion Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2011-12 Panini Dominion Hockey sees the return of the super high-end hockey set. Book-ending Panini’s hockey card season, packs promise six total hits including an Autographed Rookie Patch card and two additional autographs.
2011-12 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2011-12 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey sees the return of the ultra high-end brand. Every five-card tin comes with a Rookie Auto Patch card, a second autograph patch card and more.
2012 Cryptozoic DC Comics The New 52 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The first comprehensive trading cards centered on the DC Universe, 2012 Cryptozoic DC Comics The New 52 boasts a sketch card in every box. Focusing on the massive DC reboot, all base cards have new art not found anywhere else. Collectors can also hunt for die-cut foil Lanterns inserts and lenticular Work in Progress cards.
2012 Enterplay My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Based off the wildly popular cartoon, 2012 Enterplay My Little Pony Friendship is Magic includes a fun mix of base cards, foil cards and interactive inserts. It has also been a surprise hit on the secondary market.
2012 Extreme Sports 100th Grey Cup Historical Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Extreme Sports 100th Grey Cup Historical Football commemorates the history of the CFL’s top prize. The 200-card box set also comes with a commemorative coin.
2012 Leaf History of Baseball Cut Signature Edition Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
With a massive checklist, 2012 Leaf History of Baseball Cut Signature Edition offers a value-driven approach to cut signature collecting. Every single-card box promises an encapsulated cut signature autograph.
2012 Leaf Signature Series Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Leaf Signature Series Basketball is an all-autograph release that mixes legends and rookies. Key signers include Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, Clyde Drexler and Dominique Wilkins. Every box comes with five on-card autographs.
2012 Onyx Authenticated Clubhouse Collection Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell
Every box of 2012 Onyx Authenticated Clubhouse Collection Baseball comes with a pair of game-used batting gloves. Random recemptions are good for premium memorabilia pieces.
2012 Panini Americana Heroes & Legends Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Panini Americana Heroes & Legends revamps the brand’s format, opting for a greater emphasis on sports and history over celebrities. Boxes promise three total autographs, nine inserts and one parallel. Subjects include Olympic athletes, military heroes and astronauts.
2012 Panini Momentum Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Panini Momentum Football is another resurrected brand from the Texas-based card maker. Every pack comes with either an autograph or memorabilia card with a lot of focus aimed at the deep 2012 rookie crop.
2012 Press Pass Fanfare Racing Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Press Pass Fanfare Racing has the company’s largest autograph checklist of the year. Combining racers from NASCAR’s Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series, every pack has either an autograph or race-used memorabilia card.
2012 Press Pass Legends Hall of Fame Edition Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Press Pass Legends Hall of Fame Edition is an all-autograph release with a checklist of 50 players from several sports. All cards are numbered to 50 or less. Every box comes with four autographs.
2012 Rittenhouse Legends of Marvel Series 4 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The fourth in an ongoing series of mini sets, 2012 Rittenhouse Legends of Marvel Series 4 focuses exclusively on Thing, Ghost Rider and Ms. Marvel.
2012 Rittenhouse True Blood Premiere Edition Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Rittenhouse True Blood Premiere Edition trading cards cover the first four seasons of the hit cable show. Autographs fall two per box and signers include lead stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer.
2012 SP Authentic Golf Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
After several years away from the sport, 2012 SP Authentic Golf sees Upper Deck tee off once again. The autograph-heavy set benefits greatly from Upper Deck’s exclusive with Tiger Woods. Boxes promise three signatures.
2012 Topps Finest Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Topps Finest Baseball returns with a ton of Refractors, autographed rookies and die-cut inserts. Included on the checklist is Rangers pitcher, Yu Darvish, who has a handful of different autographs. Each master box promises an on-card rookie autograph and a jumbo relic rookie autograph.
2012 Topps Football Cards Checklist
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Topps Football declares itself as the year of the quarterback. Headlined by the Quarterback Immortals program, highlights include metal-infused cards, relics and lots of autographs. Rookies like Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III figure prominently into autograph and relic sets.
2012 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball Variation Short Prints
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball includes 25 variation short prints. Get full details, including a checklist, images and buying guide.
2012 Topps NFL Kickoff Checklist and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get complete details on the 2012 Topps NFL Kickoff promotion. We’ve got a complete checklist for both the base set and autographs as well as info on the redemption program that runs September 5 to 11.
2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files has one of the franchise’s best autograph lineups ever. Signers include Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and James Earl Jones. Get full details on the set including images of every card.
2012 Topps Wacky Packages Posters Series 1
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Topps Wacky Packages Series 1 is the franchise’s first poster set since the 1970s. The 24-poster set was originally offered as an online exclusive.
2012 Topps WWE Autograph Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Topps WWE has one of the most comprehensive autograph checklists ever for a wrestling card set. Get full checklists and a complete image gallery with this in-depth guide.
2012 Topps WWE Wrestling Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Topps WWE is one of the company’s most rounded wrestling card sets to date. Highlights include autographs, Divas Kiss Cards, sketch cards by Jerry Lawler and mat relics featuring canvas from the Wrestlemania XXVIII ring. Every 2012 Topps WWE hobby box comes with two hits.
2012-13 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Team Logo Patches Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s all you need to know about the 2012-13 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Team Logo Patches. Get a full checklist including short prints, groups, insertion rates and more.
2012-13 Score Winter Classic Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012-13 Score Winter Classic Hockey commemorates one of the biggest games of the NHL season. The 50-card set boasts extensive checklists for both teams.
3 Cheap Baseball Card Sets That Go Deep into the Game’s Past
By Ryan Cracknell
Here are three cheap baseball card sets everyone should own that give an in-depth history of the game. Best of all? They’re all cheaper than one vintage Mickey Mantle card.
A Sad Farewell To Cardboard Connection Writer Chris Stufflestreet
By Jennifer Smeth
Cardboard Connection writer Chris Stufflestreet died of a heart attack earlier this week. Chris was a crucial member of The Cardboard Connection team who will not not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris’ daughter and mother.
All You Need to Know About 2011-12 Fleer Retro Precious Metal Gems
By Ryan Cracknell
Precious Metal Gems are back. One of the hobby’s all-time hottest inserts return in 2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball. Our comprehensive guide includes a full checklist, details, shopping guide and a background on the set’s origins.
Andrew Luck Presents the 2012 Panini Prominence Rookie Card Variation Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out about all five 2012 Panini Prominence Football rookie variations. See firsthand what each version looks like. Also includes a checklist of all 35 players who have five different rookie cards.
Card Companies Identified by Man Accused of Fraud in FBI Interview
By Paul Lesko
As the FBI continues to make arrests for fake game-used memorabilia, some of the details are starting to surface. Paul Lesko looks at an interview the FBI had with Brad Wells, a defendant in the case, in which Wells names Donruss, Topps and Upper Deck.
Comprehensive 2011-12 Panini Prime Hockey Prime Rookies Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
With on-card autographs, four jersey swatches and low numbering, 2011-12 Panini Prime Hockey Prime Rookies are likely to be some of the most popular rookie cards of the year. Get a detailed gallery, checklist, redemption info and buying guide.
Davy Crockett Among Surprise Relics in 2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell
Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone and Casey Jones are a part of a surprise set of relics in 2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball. They also show that trading cards can have a sense of humor.
Don’t Overlook These 5 Cheap Baseball Card Sets from the 1990s
By Ryan Cracknell
The 1990s saw a huge number of baseball card sets made. While some thrived, others did not. Here are 5 cheap and underrated sets that are not to be missed.
How to Be an eBay DSR Superstar Selling Sports Cards
By brentandbecca
Find out how you can easily improve your eBay DSR selling sports cards and become a Top-Rated Seller. Includes simple tips and practical advice.
How to Pick the Best Trading Card Pages for Your Collection
By Ryan Cracknell
Pages and albums are one of the best ways to store and display your collection. But cards come in different sizes. Use this handy guide to pick and buy the best trading card pages for your collection.
Jean Segura Named Fifth 2012 Finest Baseball Autograph Rookie Redemption
By Ryan Cracknell
Jean Segura has been announced as the fifth and final 2012 Topps Finest Baseball Autograph Rookie Redemption. Get full details, images and the complete checklist.
Law of Cards Parody: Topps Breaks the First Law of Thermodynamics
By Paul Lesko
Law of Cards columnist, Paul Lesko, pokes fun at the legal language used on the back of relic cards in light of a trio of 2012 Topps Triple Threads cards.
Law of Cards: Executive Trading Countersues Upper Deck
By Paul Lesko
Upper Deck is being countersued by Executive Trading over political trading cards. Paul Lesko has the details, legal analysis and copies of court documents.
Law of Cards: Fraud Charges Filed Against Upper Deck by Distributor
By Paul Lesko
Upper Deck is facing another lawsuit. Joseph Pirozzi and J&T Hobby filed fraud charges against the company, alleging Upper Deck violated a distribution agreement.
Loud and Clear: Panini Listens to Collectors for 2011-12 Dominion Hockey
By Kevin Ransom
Although 2010-11 Panini Dominion Hockey was popular, it had room to improve. We look at how the card maker is creating buzz with just a few simple changes that address collector concerns.
Michael Jordan Guide to 2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball
By Ryan Cracknell
2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball has emerged as one of the year’s hottest sets. With Michael Jordan leading the way, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide of all of his cards in the set. Whether you’re chasing or window shopping, this simple visual guide has you covered.
Robert Griffin III Autograph Chase Added to 2012 Panini Prominence Football
By Ryan Cracknell
One collector will receive three inscribed Robert Griffin III autographs in a new chase-based contest in 2012 Panini Prominence Football. Get full details and find out how you can get in on the action.
Spectacular 2012 Topps Finest Autographed Yu Darvish Superfractor Pulled
By Ryan Cracknell
The 2012 Topps Finest Baseball Autographed Jumbo Patch Superfractor Yu Darvish has been pulled. Check out the video and get the reactions from both the collector who got it and his plans for the card.
Top 10 Baseball Rookie Cards of the 1960s
By Ryan Cracknell
We count down baseball’s best rookie cards from the 1960s. Top cards include the iconic rookie releases for Pete Rose and Nolan Ryan.
Top 10 Cal Ripken Jr. Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Cal Ripken Jr. is one of baseball’s good guys. Even in retirement, he remains one of the most collected players in the hobby. Take a look at a few our favorite Cal Ripken Jr. cards to collect.
Top 10 Larry Bird Cards of All-Time
By Trey Treutel
One of the hobby’s most popular players, Larry Birds has tons of different cards available. We weed through them and identify a few of the best options for the Boston Celtics legend.
Top 1990s Baseball Rookie Cards to Collect
By Ryan Cracknell
The 1990s saw tons of Hall of Fame-caliber rookie cards pass through the hobby. Here are a few must-have baseball rookie cards from the era that will last the test of time.
Ultimate Guide to 2011-12 Upper Deck The Cup Auto Rookie Patch Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Here is everything you need to know about the 2011-12 Upper Deck The Cup Auto Rookie Patch cards. Get a complete checklist, image gallery, team info, redemption list and more.
Whoa, Bundy! 5 Dylan Bundy Cards to Kick Off Your Collection
By Ryan Cracknell
Fresh off his call-up to the Baltimore Orioles, we look at 5 of the best Dylan Bundy baseball cards currently on the market.
Would You Pay $10,000 for This Card?
By Ryan Cracknell
The first two 2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Harrison Ford autographs have surfaced and the sellers are seeking big bucks. Get details on the cards and a brief history on other Ford autograph cards to see if such prices are as extreme as they seem.
You May Have Russell Wilson Rookie Cards, But Do You Have His First Card?
By Ryan Cracknell
Did you know that Russell Wilson is a two-sport star? After being drafted by the Colorado Rockies, he was included on a handful of baseball cards. We’ve got full details and a checklist.
