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Archive for October, 2012

1964 Donruss Addams Family Trading Cards

1964 Donruss Addams Family Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Despite only lasting two seasons, The Addams Family remains one of the most beloved shows of all-time. On a similar note, 1964 Donruss Addams Family is still extremely popular with collectors decades later.

1964 Topps Beatles Color Trading Cards

1964 Topps Beatles Color Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1964 Topps Beatles Color offers a much brighter look at the iconic band than the company’s three black and white sets. Card backs also offer insightful details from John, Paul, George and Ringo.

1964 Topps Beatles Diary Trading Cards

1964 Topps Beatles Diary Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1964 Topps Beatles Diary is one of the more informative sets made about the band that year. Featuring full-color photos on the front, backs have a first-person account of what it’s like to be a member of the world’s biggest band.

1964 Topps Beatles Plaks Trading Cards

1964 Topps Beatles Plaks Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1964 Topps Beatles Plaks are the rarest and most valuable mainstream trading cards of the legendary band. The over-sized cards were designed to be punched out and displayed together, leaving many damaged today.

1965 Topps Gilligan's Island Trading Cards

1965 Topps Gilligan’s Island Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Like the show, 1965 Topps Gilligan’s Island is filled with bad jokes and slapstick humor. The set remains extremely popular today as top-condition cards are relatively scarce.

1971 Topps Brady Bunch Trading Cards

1971 Topps Brady Bunch Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1971 Topps Brady Bunch trading cards highlight TV’s most famous blended family. The 88-card set mixes stills from the show with promotional shots.

1985 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1985 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Hindered by a weak checklist, 1985 Topps Traded Baseball is often overlooked. The set’s main rookie cards are Ozzie Guillen, Mickey Tettleton and Vince Coleman.

1986 Topps Baseball Cards

1986 Topps Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1986 Topps Baseball is largely overlooked today. Still readily available, the checklist includes rookie cards of such former fan favorites as Cecil Fielder and Len Dykstra. Pete Rose has a tribute subset honoring his all-time hits record.

1986 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1986 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

At one time, 1986 Topps Traded Baseball had a legendary rookie lineup. History has hurt the set’s legacy, but it’s still hard to argue against a cheap set that has rookies of Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, Bo Jackson, Will Clark and more.

1987 Topps Baseball Cards

1987 Topps Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

With its iconic wood-grain design, 1987 Topps Baseball is a hobby classic. Loathed by some, loved by many, key cards include Barry Bonds, Barry Larkin and Mark McGwire.

1987 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1987 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1987 Topps Traded Baseball is the quiet cousin of the season’s flagship set. Led by the Greg Maddux rookie card, other key cards include Matt Williams and Ellis Burks.

1987-88 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

1987-88 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1987-88 O-Pee-Chee Hockey boasts one of the deepest rookie lineups in the sport’s history. Luc Robitaille, Adam Oates, Ron Hextall, Vincent Damphousse and Mike Vernon are among the first-year highlights.

1988 Topps Baseball Cards

1988 Topps Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Despite its seemingly endless supply, 1988 Topps Baseball could be considered an overlooked release by set-building purists. Notable rookies include Tom Glavine and Ken Caminiti.

1988 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1988 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1988 Topps Traded Baseball might not make anybody rich, but the set has an excellent cast of rookies. Roberto Alomar, Mark Grace, Jay Buhner and Tino Martinez lead a large crop of fan-favorites.

1988-89 Fleer Basketball Cards

1988-89 Fleer Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1988-89 Fleer Basketball might not be one of the most attractive sets of all-time, but it boasts a potent lineup of rookie cards. John Stockton, Scottie Pippen and Reggie Miller are among those with rookies in the set.

1988-89 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

1988-89 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1988-89 O-Pee-Chee Hockey is the sport’s last great set before the massive overproduction of the Junk Wax Era. A strong checklist includes rookie cards of Brett Hull, Brendan Shanahan, Pierre Turgeon and Joe Nieuwendyk.

1989 Topps Baseball Cards

1989 Topps Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

A clean, memorable design highlights 1989 Topps Baseball. Key rookies in the set include Randy Johnson and Gary Sheffield. This is the first Topps base set to have Draft Pick cards.

1989 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1989 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1989 Topps Traded Baseball may be dominated by the Ken Griffey Jr. rookie, but that doesn’t make it a bad set. A nice design and several second-tier rookies like Omar Vizquel and Deion Sanders also help it stand out.

1990 Topps Baseball Cards

1990 Topps Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1990 Topps Baseball boasts one of the flagship brand’s more colorful designs. The 792-card checklist includes rookie cards of Frank Thomas, Sammy Sosa, Bernie Williams and Juan Gonzalez.

1990 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1990 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1990 Topps Traded Baseball rookies include David Justice, John Olerud and Carlos Baerga. For the first time, the set was distributed as both a factory set and in wax packs.

1991 Topps Baseball Cards

1991 Topps Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Stellar photography highlights 1991 Topps Baseball, one of the company’s most attractive sets of all-time. Rookie cards for the 40th anniversary set are led by Chipper Jones.

1991 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1991 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1991 Topps Traded Baseball continues the tradition of the 132-card base set. Key rookies include Jeff Bagwell, Jason Giambi, Ivan Rodriguez and Luis Gonzalez.

1992 Topps Baseball Cards

1992 Topps Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1992 Topps Baseball marked the end of one era and the beginning of another. It was then end of gum in the flagship set. Gold and Gold Winner cards introduced the pack-inserted parallel concept to the brand. Manny Ramirez leads the checklist.

1992 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1992 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Nomar Garciaparra and Jason Varitek rookie cards highlight the 1992 Topps Traded Baseball set. The 132-card release bookends the season. Get full details and a complete checklist.

1993 SP Baseball Cards

1993 SP Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Upper Deck’s first super premium set, 1993 SP Baseball uses vibrant photos and a clean design. The set is also notable for having the most popular Derek Jeter rookie card.

1993 SP Football Cards

1993 SP Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1993 SP Football saw Upper Deck once again push the limits of a premium set. Rookies include Jerome Bettis, Drew Bledsoe, Mark Brunell and Willie Roaf.

1993 Topps Baseball Cards

1993 Topps Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

With 825 cards, 1993 Topps Baseball is the company’s largest-ever flagship set. Released in two series, rookie cards include Derek Jeter, Jason Kendall and Jim Edmonds.

1993 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1993 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1993 Topps Traded Baseball has the brand’s traditional 132-card configuration. Featuring members of the Team USA squad, Todd Helton’s rookie card leads the checklist.

1994 SP Baseball Cards

1994 SP Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1994 SP Baseball boasts another strong checklist that is highlighted by the top Alex Rodriguez rookie card. The high-end set’s Holoview FX inserts also remain extremely popular with collectors.

1994 SP Football Cards

1994 SP Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

For its sophomore effort, 1994 SP Football continued to push the super premium limits of the day. Highlights include the Marshall Faulk rookie card and All-Pro Holoview inserts.

1994 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

1994 Topps Traded Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Released during the MLB strike, 1994 Topps Traded Baseball is the brand’s final 132-card box set. Every set also comes with eight Finest inserts. Paul Konerko is the set’s key rookie card.

2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball Cards

2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

One of the greatest sets of all-time, 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball redefined the high-end sports card market. The set includes the top rookie cards of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony.

2004 Artbox Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Trading Cards

2004 Artbox Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

The company’s first set for the franchise, 2004 Artbox Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is one of the most popular entertainment trading card sets in recent history. A strong autograph lineup includes Emma Watson and Gary Oldman.

2004 Topps Star Wars Heritage Trading Cards

2004 Topps Star Wars Heritage Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2004 Topps Star Wars Heritage is the first set to include cards from all six of the original films. It’s also the first set to have sketch cards from the films as well. High-end autographs also highlight the release.

2004-05 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball Cards

2004-05 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2004-05 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball may not be as strong as the legendary debut from a year earlier, but it’s no sophomore slump either. Dwight Howard leads the list of rookie cards.

2011 Topps Star Wars Galaxy 6 Trading Cards

2011 Topps Star Wars Galaxy 6 Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Driven by abundant original artwork in a variety of styles, 2011 Topps Star Wars Galaxy 6 has emerged as one of the most popular Star Wars trading card sets.

2011-12 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball Cards

2011-12 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2011-12 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball marks the return of one of the most popular high-end hardcourt brands in hobby history. Every box promises a total of five autographs.

2012 5finity Lady Death Sketch Card Series 2 Trading Cards

2012 5finity Lady Death Sketch Card Series 2 Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 5finity Lady Death Sketch Card Series 2 gives collectors a color sketch card in every pack. Chase elements include autographs from Lady Death creator, Brian Pulido and hot packs with two or three sketch cards.

2012 Breygent Deadworld Trading Cards

2012 Breygent Deadworld Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Breygent Deadworld brings the hobby another zombie product. Each premium box set comes with a full base set, nine inserts and two hits, which include sketch cards, autographs, comic panel cards and new Z-cards.

2012 Breygent Dexter Season 4 Trading Cards

2012 Breygent Dexter Season 4 Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Breygent Dexter Season 4 comes as a premium box set. Each includes two costume or prop cards, nine inserts and a 72-card base set. Random bonus autographs are also included.

2012 Certified Football Cards

2012 Certified Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Combining one of the modern hobby’s longest running brands and the loaded rookie class, 2012 Certified Football looks to both its history and the future. Autographs, memorabilia, multiple levels of parallels and a challenging set structure give 2012 Certified Football broad collector appeal. Hobby boxes include a total of four hits.

2012 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball Cards

2012 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball is an all-autograph release that includes 28 first round picks from the 2012 MLB Draft, top prospects, Pete Rose and Albert Pujols. Every box comes with eight on-card autographs.

2012 Leaf Ultimate Golf Cards

2012 Leaf Ultimate Golf Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Leaf Ultimate Golf is another all-autograph set from the links. Besides all-time legends like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, the set has the first certified signatures of Greg Norman. Every box comes with three on-card autographs.

2012 Leaf Valiant Baseball Cards

2012 Leaf Valiant Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Leaf Valiant Baseball boasts 10 on-card autographs in every box. Featuring signatures from some of the game’s top prospects, other highlights include marked hot boxes with numbered parallels and redemptions for autographed memorabilia.

2012 Panini Prominence Football Cards

2012 Panini Prominence Football Cards

By Jennifer Smeth

2012 Panini Prominence boasts five different and distinct autographed rookie cards for all 35 players who participated in the 2012 Rookie Premiere. Single-pack boxes come with three hits, including at least two autographs.

2012 Press Pass Legends Racing Cards

2012 Press Pass Legends Racing Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Press Pass Legends Racing mixes past and present stars. Every 18-pack box comes with three autographs and three memorabilia cards.

2012 Press Pass Sports Town Football Cards

2012 Press Pass Sports Town Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Press Pass Sports Town Football is an all-autograph release. Every single-pack box comes with four numbered autographs. Signers include Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson.

2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Cards

2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Topps Chrome Baseball includes the shiny base cards, Refractor rainbows and autographed rookies collectors have come to expect. Not wanting to grow stale, Topps has introduced a couple of die-cut sets as well as autographed buybacks.

2012 Topps Finest Football Cards

2012 Topps Finest Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Topps Finest Football has a definite first-year focus with lots of different rookie Refractors and autographs. Every box comes with a Rookie Autograph Patch, a Jumbo Autographed Relic, a handful of inserts and a bunch of Refractors.

2012 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Brand-New Series Trading Cards

2012 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Brand-New Series Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Brand-New Series reboots the franchise in the classic 1980s style. The first full set of new Garbage Pail Kids in five years, highlights include sketch cards and the opportunity for collectors to be transformed into a GPK in the next series.

2012 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball Cards

2012 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

The past and the future collide with 2012 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball. Using 1963 Topps Baseball as its inspiration, baseball’s top prospects come together in a set aimed at set builders, prospectors and fans of modern vintage. And for one collector, it will mean a chance to be a minor leaguer for a day. Boxes come with two autographs.

2012 Topps Platinum Football Cards

2012 Topps Platinum Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Catering to a wide mix of collectors, 2012 Topps Platinum Football really pushes the rookie content with two on-card autographs and one autographed patch card per hobby box.

2012 Topps Prime Football Cards

2012 Topps Prime Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Topps Prime Football focuses on rookie hits. Every box comes with four hits: an autographed relic, autograph and two relic cards. Large checklists and several relic combinations help ensure individual hits are printed in low quantities.

2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Trading Cards

2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files is the biggest single-series Star Wars set ever made. With 350 cards, it covers all six films, the Expanded Universe and the Clone Wars. Boxes come with a sketch card and either an autograph or embroidered patch card.

2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Variations Guide

2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Variations Guide

By Ryan Cracknell

Long a part of sports cards, base set variations have made their way to the Star Wars Universe. Get full details and images of confirmed 2012 Star Wars Galactic Files variations.

2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Cards

2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball sees the return of high-end multi-swatch memorabilia cards, autographs, rookies and more. Get set info, checklists, reviews, buying guide and more.

2012 Topps Update Series Baseball Cards

2012 Topps Update Series Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

A bookend to the flagship Topps set, 2012 Topps Update Series Baseball focuses on rookies, traded players and regular season achievements. The gold theme continues throughout both the inserts, autographs and relic sets.

2012-13 In the Game Forever Rivals Hockey Cards

2012-13 In the Game Forever Rivals Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012-13 In the Game Forever Rivals Hockey traces the deep-rooted rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The autograph checklist includes more than 120 players, including many who rarely sign.

2012-13 Panini Titanium Hockey Cards

2012-13 Panini Titanium Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012-13 Panini Titanium Hockey returns as a hit-per-pack product. Hobby exclusive rookie cards numbered to the player’s jersey number are also back.

Hottest Michael Jordan Cards on eBay

Hottest Michael Jordan Cards on eBay

By Ryan Cracknell

MJ still flies high after all these years! Get a real-time look at the 50 most-watched Michael Jordan card auctions listed on eBay.

Hottest Mickey Mantle Cards on eBay

Hottest Mickey Mantle Cards on eBay

By Ryan Cracknell

“The Mick” is still the king of cardboard. Get a real-time look at the most-watched Mickey Mantle cards listed on eBay.

Law of Cards: We Need NFL Referee Cards in 2012

Law of Cards: We Need NFL Referee Cards in 2012

By Paul Lesko

Refs have had a huge impact on the first part of the NFL season. Paul Lesko discusses why he thinks Panini and Topps should consider including referee cards in their 2012 products.

Panini Extends Exclusive NBA Trading Card License

Panini Extends Exclusive NBA Trading Card License

By Ryan Cracknell

Panini and the NBA have extended their deal that gives the card maker exclusive rights to licensed trading cards and stickers. Get full details, including thoughts from Panini spokesman, Kobe Bryant.

Panini Reveals Checklists for 2011-12 NBA Draft Picks

Panini Reveals Checklists for 2011-12 NBA Draft Picks

By Ryan Cracknell

After months of waiting, collectors can finally match up a name with their 2011-12 Panini NBA Draft autograph redemptions. Get a full checklist based on the results of the company’s random draft.

Top 5 Adam Greenberg Baseball Cards

Top 5 Adam Greenberg Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Adam Greenberg’s inspirational comeback is one of the greatest stories of the 2012 season. We look back on the five best Adam Greenberg cards.