10 Most Collectible Goalies of All-Time
By Kevin Ransom
We count down the 10 most collectible goalies of all-time. Names include Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur and Terry Sawchuk.
Archive for January, 2013
1938 Gum Inc. Horrors of War Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the most famous trading card sets of all-time, 1938 Gum Inc. Horrors of War features gruesome images from global conflicts happening at the time. It remains wildly popular today.
1966 Philadelphia Gum James Bond Thunderball Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The first major James Bond trading card set to focus on a single film, 1966 Philadelphia Gum James Bond Thunderball has a total of 66 different cards. Get full details on the set as well as a full checklist, images and more.
1986 Hasbro G.I. Joe Action Cards Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1986 Hasbro G.I. Joe Action Cards is one of the toughest mainstream trading card sets from the 1980s to complete. The large set includes both iconic packaging art and shots from the popular cartoon.
2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball is all about rookies and prospects. Every six-pack box of the high-end product comes with 18 autograph cards. Key signers include Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Yu Darvish and third pick in the 2012 draft, Mike Zunino.
2012 Bowman Sterling Football Hot List
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a real-time look at the 50 most-watched 2012 Bowman Sterling Football cards currently listed on eBay and find out what’s hot in the set. Not surprisingly, autographs and patches dominate.
2012 Leaf Valiant Rookie Stars Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Leaf Valiant Rookie Stars is a small factory set sold direct by the card maker on eBay. The checklist features top rookies and prospects from baseball, basketball and football.
2012 Panini Black Football Cards
By Jennifer Smeth
Panini takes a stab at a “black” line of their own with 2012 Panini Black Football. Boxes come with five hits including at least three autographs. Other highlights include autographed patch rookie cards and redemptions for sets of printing plates.
2012 Panini Cooperstown Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Celebrating the Hall of Fame and its legends, 2012 Panini Cooperstown Baseball goes deep into the roster of inductees and pieces of the museum’s storied collection. Every box guarantees one autograph and three embossed plaque cards.
2012 Panini Crown Royale Football Rookie Silhouette Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s all you need to know about the 2012 Panini Crown Royale Football Rookie Silhouette cards. We’ve got full details, a visual checklist and much more.
2012 Panini Elite Extra Edition Baseball 18U National Team Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Check out the entire set of 2012 Panini Elite Extra Edition Baseball 18U National Team Autographs and get to know some of the game’s upcoming top prospects.
2012 Panini Elite Extra Edition Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Panini Elite Extra Edition Baseball delivers six autographs in every box. The prospect-heavy set promises a renewed focus on on-card signatures. First-overall pick, Carlos Correa, is among the set’s signers.
2012 Panini Golden Age Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Mixing baseball, history and pop culture, 2012 Panini Golden Age Baseball gets its inspiration from the 20th Century. Every box delivers an autograph, a historic memorabilia card, 24 mini parallels and either a movie poster reprint or mini pennant box topper.
2012 Panini Golden Age Baseball Historic Signatures Autograph Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Mixing baseball, other sports and some pop culture, the 2012 Panini Golden Age Baseball Historic Signatures autograph checklist has tons of fan favorites and rare signers. Get detailed in on the set including images of nearly every card.
2012 Panini Prizm Football Rookie Variations Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get the full scoop on the 2012 Panini Prizm Football Rookie Variations. Find out exactly what you should be looking for as you open packs and boxes.
2012 Rittenhouse The Quotable Star Trek Voyager Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The first set dedicated to the show in a decade, 2012 Rittenhouse The Quotable Star Voyager trading cards have three autographs in every box. Signers include main cast members Kate Mulgrew and Jeri Ryan plus such notable guests as John Rhys Ifans and Virginia Madsen.
2012 Rittenhouse Warehouse 13 Season 3 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Rittenhouse Warehouse 13 Season 3 promises an autograph and two relic cards. Signers include series regulars Eddie McClintock and Allison Scagliotti. Lindsay Wagner is among the guest stars with an autograph in the set.
2012 SP Authentic Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 SP Authentic Football promises three autographs in every box including an SP Rookie Auto Patch card. Other highlights of the NCAA-licensed set include acetate Stadium Authentics cards and SP Threads bonus packs.
2012-13 Panini Absolute Basketball Cards
By Jennifer Smeth
2012-13 Panini Absolute Basketball delivers three autographs in every four-pack box. The set has 100 autographed rookie cards, all of which are signed on-card.
2012-13 Panini Limited Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012-13 Panini Limited Basketball is a technology-driven set that includes two autographs and a game-used memorabilia card in every seven-card box. Numbered rookie autographs are printed on acetate and die cut in the shape of the Rookie of the Year trophy.
2012-13 SP Game Used Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012-13 SP Game Used Hockey sees the brand get a major overhaul. Every pack includes either an autograph or memorabilia card. Rookie Authentics rookie cards are numbered to the player’s jersey number.
2013 Bulls I Toy Walking Dead Season 2 Dog Tags
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Bulls I Toy Walking Dead Season 2 Dog Tags offer something different for collectors and fans of the show. Besides basic collectible dog tags, the product also has stickers, foil parallels and costume tags with screen-worn wardrobe pieces.
2013 Cryptozoic Batman: The Legend Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Cryptozoic Batman: The Legend celebrates one of the most popular characters in comics history. The set includes newly commissioned artwork. Each box promises a sketch card.
2013 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 3 and 4 Wardrobe Costume Cards Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get complete details on the 2013 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 3 and 4 Wardrobe Cards. We’ve got a checklist, images and other info. The checklist has 30 different cards.
2013 Cryptozoic Vampire Diaries Season 2 Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get complete details on the 2013 Cryptozoic Vampire Diaries Season 2 autographs. Includes detailed info, a complete visual checklist, buying guide and much more.
2013 Rittenhouse Spider-Man Original Animated Series Lenticular Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Rittenhouse Spider-Man Original Animated Series Lenticular is a small factory set. Each comes with nine base cards and one autograph from the actor who voice the titular character.
2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball Commemorative Patch and Rookie Patch Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s all you need to know about the 2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball Commemorative Patch and Rookie Patch cards. Get a full checklist, images gallery and more for the retail blaster box exclusives.
2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variation Short Prints Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s what you need to look for when hunting for 2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball variation short prints. Get a full checklist, visual guide and more.
5 NHL Goalies to Watch and Collect in 2012-13
By Ryan Cracknell
Here are 5 goalies you will want to watch during the 2012-13 NHL season. All could see their hockey card values rise in the months ahead. Players include Tuukka Rask and Cory Schneider.
50 Hottest 2012 Topps Strata Football Card Tracker
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a real-time look at the 50 most-watched 2012 Topps Strata Football cards currently listed on eBay and find out what’s hot in the set.
7 Simple Ways to Support Hockey Card Dealers During the 2012-13 NHL Season
By Ryan Cracknell
With hockey card dealers struggling through the shortened 2012-13 NHL season, here are 7 simple ways collectors can lend their support.
Case Breaking ROI Report for Every 2012 Topps Baseball Product
By brentandbecca
Was 2012 a profitable year for case breakers? brentandbecca takes a detailed look at all 20 MLB products released by Topps in 2012 and breaks down the numbers.
Cheap Vintage Babe Ruth Cards – 10 Cards for Under $50
By Ryan Cracknell
Who says collecting Babe Ruth cards has to be expensive? Here are 10 fantastic and affordable Babe Ruth cards that have sold for $50 or less.
Chicago Cubs Offer Exclusive 2013 Topps Archives Set in Stadium Giveaway
By Ryan Cracknell
The Chicago Cubs are giving away four sets of exclusive Topps Archives baseball cards as part of a 2013 stadium giveaway. Get full details and dates for the promotion.
Denver Broncos Sign Exclusive Memorabilia Deal with Panini America
By Ryan Cracknell
The Denver Broncos and Panini America have signed a multi-year memorabilia deal. Under the agreement, Panini becomes the exclusive source for game-used Broncos memorabilia.
Downton Abbey Trading Cards Coming from Cryptozoic
By Ryan Cracknell
Cryptozoic has acquired the license to produce Downton Abbey trading cards and binders. Get details on the announcement and find out what you might expect when a set is officially announced.
Hottest Colin Kaepernick Cards on eBay
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a real-time look at the most-watched Colin Kaepernick cards currently listed on eBay and find out what’s hot in the hobby.
Hottest LeBron James Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Want to know which LeBron James basketball cards are drawing the most interest? Here’s a real-time look at the 50 most-watched eBay auctions for LeBron James cards.
Hottest Russell Wilson Cards on eBay
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a real-time look at the 50 most-watched Russell Wilson cards currently listed on eBay and get a sense of what’s hot in the hobby.
How to Set Up a Sports Card Trading Blog
By Ryan Cracknell
Got a ton of extra sports cards cluttering up your house? Want to get trading but don’t have anyone nearby? Why not set up your own trading blog? Here are some practical tips on how you can set up, organize and promote a free trading site.
How to Spot Counterfeit 1951-52 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
By Kevin Ransom
Want to be sure the 1951-52 Parkhurst Hockey cards you’re buying are real? Here’s are some easy-to-follow tips to help you tell real cards from worthless fakes.
J.J. Abrams Named Star Wars Episode VII Director, Autograph Cards Ready to Soar
By Ryan Cracknell
With J.J. Abrams reportedly directing Star Wars Episode VII, we look at the autograph cards collectors will want to look for.
Law of Cards Parody: Lennay Kekua Rookie Card Coming Soon?
By Paul Lesko
In this parody, Paul Lesko pokes fun at the Manti Te’O girlfriend hoax, pondering the creation of a Lennay Kekua rookie card.
Law of Cards: A Defining Moment in Wildcat’s Electronic Trading Card Lawsuit
By Paul Lesko
Wildcat’s electronic trading cards patent lawsuit continues. Together with Konami, they came to an agreement over the definition of what an electronic trading card is. Paul Lesko has the details and analysis.
Law of Cards: Early Victory for Upper Deck in Distribution Lawsuit
By Paul Lesko
Upper Deck scored a major victory in a distribution lawsuit with J&T Hobby. Paul Lesko has the details, analysis and relevant court documents.
Law of Cards: Industry-Wide Battle Looms Over Panini’s LIMITED Trademark
By Paul Lesko
Will industry battles break out now that Panini has been granted a provisional trademark for “Limited”? Paul Lesko looks at the possibilities as well as the potential hobby implications.
Law of Cards: The End of Linsanity at the Trademark Office
By Paul Lesko
Jeremy Lin is winning battles at the trademark office at a furious pace. Paul Lesko looks at some recent Linsanity trademarks that have been wiped out.
Law of Cards: Topps Dismissed from Electronic Trading Cards Lawsuit
By Paul Lesko
Topps and Wizards of the Coast are among the latest companies to settle in an electronic trading cards lawsuit. Get full details and legal analysis of the shrinking case.
Law of Cards: Upper Deck Distribution Lawsuit Escalates with Amended Complaint
By Paul Lesko
At the court’s request, J&T Hobby have amended their complaint in a distribution lawsuit with Upper Deck. The new complaint goes into greater detail on the allegations.
Law of Cards: War for the Rally Squirrel Breaks Out
By Paul Lesko
The notorious Rally Squirrel is back in the headlines. The pseudo mascot is at the center of a trademark dispute between the St. Louis Cardinals and PBR Industries.
Nathan Fillion Autographs Confirmed for Castle Seasons 1 and 2 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Nathan Fillion autographs have been confirmed as being part of the plot for 2013 Cryptozoic Castle Seasons 1 and 2 trading cards. The card maker also set a firm release date and gave details of the set’s bonus redemption.
No New Rookie Players in 2012-13 Hockey Card Products – UPDATE
By Ryan Cracknell
The NHLPA has announced that players making their debut during the shortened 2012-13 NHL season will have to wait until 2013-14 for rookie cards.
Not Enough D’Oh – Simpsons Trading Cards Autograph Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
The Simpsons is one of the most iconic TV shows of all-time. One might think that there are lots of autographed trading cards to collect. But that’s not the case. Get full details on available Simpsons autographs, including a complete visual checklist.
Panini Launches Super Bowl XLVII Black Box Promotion
By Ryan Cracknell
Panini has launched a new Black Box promotion in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVII that promises lots of autographs from past Super Bowl greats and 2012 rookies.
Ravens, 49ers and Saints Focus of Panini Super Bowl XLVII Promo Card Set
By Ryan Cracknell
Panini has announced plans for a special Super Bowl XLVII promo card set available exclusively in New Orleans. The 26-card checklist focuses on the Ravens, 49ers and hometown Saints.
Richard McWilliam, Upper Deck CEO and Co-Founder, Passes Away
By Jennifer Smeth
Upper Deck has announced that their CEO and chairman, Richard McWilliam, has passed away.
Stan Musial Cards – A Career on Cardboard
By Ryan Cracknell
Look back at Stan Musial’s career on cards with this visual guide to cards released during the all-time legend’s playing career.
The Hottest 2012-13 SP Game Used Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out what’s hot right now in 2012-13 SP Game Used Hockey. Our real-time tracker shows the 50 most-watched cards from the set currently listed on eBay.
The Thrill of Appearing on Your First Baseball Card
By Rob Bertrand
Few of us get the thrill of appearing on our own baseball cards. High school students Gosuke Katoh, Alex Jackson, and Kyle Dean each got that chance. Find out first-hand in this interview what it feels like to get your own card.
Top 10 Colin Kaepernick Rookie Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
We count down the 10 best Colin Kaepernick rookie cards to watch and collect.
Top 10 Football Rookie Cards of the 1960s
By Ryan Cracknell
We count down baseball’s 10 best rookie cards from the 1960s. Includes analysis, images and links to purchase. Players include Joe Namath, Mike Ditka and Dick Butkus.
Top 10 Hockey Rookie Cards of the 2000s
By Kevin Ransom
We count down the best and most important hockey rookie cards released between 2000 and 2009. Players include Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin.
Topps to Award Collector with One-Day Corpus Christi Hooks Contract – UPDATE
By Ryan Cracknell
Most baseball card collectors dream of being a professional player. Topps and the AA Corpus Christi Hooks are making that dream a reality for one collector in a 2012 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball promotion.
Upper Deck Adjusts Schedule for Remaining 2012-13 Hockey Card Releases
By Ryan Cracknell
In response to rookie card limitations, Upper Deck has cancelled three 2012-13 hockey card products. Find out what got cut and what will happen to some of the cards that were already in the works.
What Case Breakers Need to Know About Early 2013 Topps Baseball Sets
By brentandbecca
What can case breakers expect from early 2013 Topps baseball card products? This in-depth guide includes a look at what’s new, what’s changed and what’s been dropped from products scheduled for release during the first half of the 2013 season.
Win a FREE Box of 2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out how you can win a free hobby box of 2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball.
You Know Refractors, But How About Japan-Fractors?
By Ryan Cracknell
Since their debut in 1993, the number of Refractors have continued to grow. Debuting in 2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball, Japan-Fractors are the latest.
