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Archive for December, 2012

1954 Topps Scoops Trading Cards

1954 Topps Scoops Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

1954 Topps Scoops takes nearly 1,000 years of history and squeezes it into a 158-card set. Babe Ruth, Notre Dame’s Four Horsemen and Joe Louis are among the sports stars on the checklist.

1961-62 Fleer Basketball Cards

1961-62 Fleer Basketball Cards

By Chris Stufflestreet

1961-62 Fleer Basketball is one of the greatest NBA sets the sport has ever seen. The checklist includes rookie cards of Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Oscar Robertson and more.

2012 Absolute Football Cards

2012 Absolute Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Absolute Football promises either an autograph or memorabilia card in every pack. Highlights of the set include on-card rookie autographs and low-numbered autographed patch cards from football’s veterans and Hall of Famers.

2012 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects Baseball Cards

2012 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Promising the first MLB-licensed cards of 2012 draft picks, 2012 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects Baseball is loaded with potential future stars. Hobby boxes promise one Bowman Chrome Autograph while jumbo boxes have three. Several Refractor parallels also help fuel the chase.

2012 E-Max Angry Birds Trading Cards

2012 E-Max Angry Birds Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 E-Max Angry Birds trading cards bring the popular video game to the hobby with a simple mix of base cards and foil short prints.

2012 Leaf Inscriptions Trading Cards

2012 Leaf Inscriptions Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Leaf Inscriptions is the first product to include an inscribed autograph in every pack. The multi-sport set is highlighted by the likes of Cal Ripken Jr, Mike Tyson, Robert Griffin III and Nolan Ryan.

2012 Leaf Memories Baseball Cards

2012 Leaf Memories Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Leaf Memories Baseball celebrates the landmark 1990 Leaf Baseball set. Highlights include stamped buybacks and autographed buybacks from many of the original set’s top players and rare signers.

2012 Leaf Ultimate Draft Baseball Cards

2012 Leaf Ultimate Draft Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Leaf Ultimate Draft is another prospect-driven all-autograph release. Focusing on top picks and international prospects, signers include Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton and Jorge Soler. Leaf is promising their lowest print run to date for a baseball product.

2012 Panini Black Friday Trading Cards

2012 Panini Black Friday Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Panini Black Friday is the sophomore spin for the massively popular promo set. Get extensive details and a checklist that breaks down the eclectic set.

2012 Panini Prime Signatures Football Cards

2012 Panini Prime Signatures Football Cards

By Jennifer Smeth

Just as the name suggests, 2012 Panini Prime Signatures Football celebrates autographs. With one signature card falling in every pack, collectors can also chase multi-signed cards and autographed memorabilia cards. All rookie cards have on-card signatures.

2012 Panini Signature Series Baseball Cards

2012 Panini Signature Series Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Panini Signature Series Baseball is all about the autograph. Every six-card box comes with three autograph cards. The release has a variety of autograph inserts from both current stars and retired legends.

2012 Topps Chrome Football Cards

2012 Topps Chrome Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Topps Chrome Football arrives with its popular mix of rookies, Refractors and autographs. The rookie-heavy set has three new Refractor versions, inserts based on classic designs and a big mix of signature possibilities.

2012 Topps Triple Threads Football Cards

2012 Topps Triple Threads Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Topps Triple Threads Football sees the return of the big hits collectors have come to expect from the brand. Autographs and memorabilia swatches fly once again in this high-end release.

2012 Topps UFC Bloodlines Trading Cards

2012 Topps UFC Bloodlines Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Boasting 10 hits per box, 2012 UFC Bloodlines is loaded. Besides the traditional autographs and relics collectors have come to expect, the release has some new angles include event-used Bruce Buffer announce cards and UFC sketch cards.

2012 Upper Deck All-Time Greats Sports Edition Trading Cards

2012 Upper Deck All-Time Greats Sports Edition Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Limited to a checklist of just 20 iconic athletes, 2012 Upper Deck All-Time Greats Sports Edition promises a major autograph in every tin. Featured stars include Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Barry Sanders, Mike Tyson, Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr.

2012 Upper Deck Marvel Beginnings III Trading Cards

2012 Upper Deck Marvel Beginnings III Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012 Upper Deck Marvel Beginnings III concludes the ambitious character-focused line. Every box delivers either an autograph or sketch card. Other hits include rare holograms and comic panel cards.

2012-13 In the Game History of Hockey Cards

2012-13 In the Game History of Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Celebrating the roots of the hobby, 2012-13 In the Game History of Hockey is one of the company’s most ambitious sets. Every pack has a vintage rookie card buyback, ITG buyback, autograph and limited base card. Highlights include original art cards from Jared Kelley that have game-used memorabilia swatches.

2012-13 Panini Certified Hockey Cards

2012-13 Panini Certified Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012-13 Panini Certified Hockey brings back the brand’s trademark shine complete with several levels of Mirror parallels. Every ten-pack hobby box promises an autograph and three additional hits.

2012-13 Panini Classics Signatures Hockey Cards

2012-13 Panini Classics Signatures Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012-13 Panini Classics Signatures Hockey is an all-retired player set that delivers an autograph in every pack. Inserts include Social Signatures, Classic Combos and Classic Lines Triple Autographs.

2012-13 Panini Contenders Basketball Cards

2012-13 Panini Contenders Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012-13 Panini Contenders Basketball has a configuration aimed at set builders who like a little rookie ink. Hobby boxes have four signatures, including at least three autographed rookie cards.

2012-13 Panini Prizm Basketball Cards

2012-13 Panini Prizm Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Bringing a chromium product back to the hardcourt, 2012-13 Panini Prizm includes two autographs per box. The large checklist offers many key rookie cards.

2012-13 Panini Prizm Basketball Hot List

2012-13 Panini Prizm Basketball Hot List

By Ryan Cracknell

Find out what’s hot in 2012-13 Panini Prizm Basketball with our real-time card tracker that shows the 50 most-watched auctions currently listed on eBay.

2012-13 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Cards

2012-13 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

Bucking the trend of fewer sets relying heavily on memorabilia cards, 2012-13 Upper Deck Artifacts arrives with four hits in every box including one autograph and three game-used cards. Rookie redemptions are one of several returning elements.

2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey Cards

2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey sees the return of the multi-tiered set. Collectors can expect a familiar mix of short prints, rookies and rare inserts. Every box has two dual jersey cards.

Bowman Prospect Challenge - All You Need to Know to Play

Bowman Prospect Challenge – All You Need to Know to Play

By Ryan Cracknell

The Bowman Prospect Challenge is live. The code-based game adds an interactive online element to prospecting. New code cards let collectors compete for exclusive cards and autographs. Get full details on the program and how to play.

Collectors Stamp Out Controversy: Devante Smith-Pelly Stamp Autographs

Collectors Stamp Out Controversy: Devante Smith-Pelly Stamp Autographs

By Kevin Ransom

Is your Devante Pelly-Smith autograph real? Sadly, this is a question many collectors are asking as it’s confirmed that several sets included stamped signatures. Find out which sets are affected and how Upper Deck and Panini are working to fix things.

Ever Wanted to See a Babe Ruth Bat Plate Card?

Ever Wanted to See a Babe Ruth Bat Plate Card?

By Ryan Cracknell

It’s one of the most impressive hits in hobby history. And it took four years to get pulled. Get the scoop on a 2008 Topps Sterling Babe Ruth Bat Plate book card that was pulled during a recent group break.

Hottest Babe Ruth Cards on eBay

Hottest Babe Ruth Cards on eBay

By Ryan Cracknell

Get a real-time look at the most-watched Babe Ruth cards currently listed on eBay and get a true feel for what’s hot in the hobby.

Law of Cards: Bill Mastro To Enter Guilty Plea

Law of Cards: Bill Mastro To Enter Guilty Plea

By Paul Lesko

Bill Mastro is changing his tune. Early in the new year the big-time sports memorabilia dealer will enter a guilty plea stemming from fraud charges. Paul Lesko has the details and relevant court documents.

Law of Cards: How Much Does Topps Make from Chrome?

Law of Cards: How Much Does Topps Make from Chrome?

By Paul Lesko

Have you ever wondered just many packs of cards are sold? A Topps trademark application response reveals how many packs of Topps Chrome and Bowman Chrome sold between March, 2007 and the end of 2011.

Law of Cards: Panini's Busy Week at the Trademark Office

Law of Cards: Panini’s Busy Week at the Trademark Office

By Paul Lesko

A couple of familiar names in the hobby are also its latest trademarks. Panini has been granted registrations for both Rated Rookie and National Treasures. They also applied for a couple more. Paul Lesko has the details.

Sports Jerseys Holiday Buying Guide

Sports Jerseys Holiday Buying Guide

By Ryan Cracknell

Sports jerseys make an excellent gift for any occasion. Find out about the differences between authentic, replica and vintage baseball, football, basketball and hockey jerseys. Includes buying guide and more.

Top 10 Adrian Peterson Rookie Cards

Top 10 Adrian Peterson Rookie Cards

By Ryan Cracknell

With so many Adrian Peterson rookie cards to choose from, which ones are the best? We count down the running back’s 10 best rookies, providing analysis, images, a shopping guide and much more.

Top Christmas Cards for Sports Card Collectors

Top Christmas Cards for Sports Card Collectors

By Ryan Cracknell

Over the years, there have been a surprising number of sports cards with a Christmas theme. From promos to inserts to memorabilia cards, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list for this guide.

What's Hot in 2012 Panini Black Football

What’s Hot in 2012 Panini Black Football

By Ryan Cracknell

Find out what’s hot in 2012 Panini Black Football with our real-time card tracker that shows the 50 most-watched auctions currently listed on eBay.