10 Count: Top Jon ‘Bones’ Jones Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the most polarizing fighters in UFC today, Jon “Bones” Jones is also one of the most dominant. Here’s a look at 10 of his best cards.
Archive for September, 2013
1948 Bowman Basketball Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
The first product dedicated to professional hoops, 1948 Bowman Basketball is a tough set to complete. The George Mikan rookie card is considered the top card in the release.
1953 Topps Who-z-at Star Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1953 Topps Who-z-at Star trading cards look at some of Hollywood’s biggest stars following World War II. Elizabeth Taylor, Clark Gable, Gene Kelly and Errol Flynn are some of the names on the checklist.
1955 Topps All-American Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
1955 Topps All-American Football is regarded as one of the most important sets in the sport’s history. The collegiate set includes such legends as Red Grange, Jim Thorpe, Knute Rockne and a card of Notre Dame’s legendary Four Horsemen.
1956 Topps Davy Crockett Orange Back Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1956 Topps Davy Crockett Orange Back trading cards are among the decade’s most popular entertainment offerings. Focusing on the Disney-produced miniseries starring Fess Parker, the set has 80 cards.
1956 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
1956 Topps Football marks the company’s debut as a licensed NFL football card maker. Key rookie cards include Lenny Moore and Roosevelt Brown.
1957 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
Thanks to its strong checklist and distinct design, 1957 Topps Football is one of the most beloved vintage sets in the hobby. Johnny Unitas and Bart Starr rookie cards lead the release.
1958 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Although 1958 Topps Football doesn’t have a lot of notable cards, it does include the rookie card of the legendary Jim Brown.
1958 Topps TV Westerns Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1958 Topps TV Westerns is one of the most popular entertainment sets from the era, even today. The 71-card set showcases 11 different TV shows including Gunsmoke.
1959 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
1959 Topps Football features one of the most distinct designs of all-time. It was also the company’s biggest gridiron offering to date. Key rookies include Sam Huff and Jim Taylor.
1960 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1960 Topps Football may lack rookie firepower, but its simple structure and attractive design have made it a favorite among budget-minded set builders.
1961 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1961 Topps Football is the company’s first to showcase players from both the NFL and AFL. Key rookie cards include Don Maynard and Jim Otto.
1962 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Thanks to condition-sensitive black borders and numerous short prints, completing the 1962 Topps Football can be a challenge. Rookie cards include Fran Tarkenton and Mike Ditka.
1963 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
1963 Topps Football includes a mix of old and new design elements. The checklist includes rookie cards of all-time greats Ray Nitschke and Deacon Jones.
1964 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
Having lost their NFL license, 1964 Topps Football marks the first of several years where the company switched focus to the rival AFL. Rookies include Buck Buchanan and Bobby Bell.
1965 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
1965 Topps Football is regarded as one of the best sets ever produced in the hobby. Often referred to as Tall Boys for their over-sized dimensions, the checklist includes the iconic Joe Namath rookie card.
1966 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
Often lost in the shuffle of other sets from the decade, 1966 Topps Football has a checklist that doesn’t have any major rookies. It does have the second-year Joe Namath, though.
1967 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
1967 Topps Football features a colorful design and limited quality rookie options. However, several Hall of Fame veterans carry the product, including Joe Namath and Fred Biletnikoff.
1967 Topps Who Am I? Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1967 Topps Who Am I? is one of the quirkiest trading card sets the company has every produced. Focused on historical figures, each card comes with a scratch-off disguise. The checklist includes Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays.
1968 Topps Football Cards
By Chris Stufflestreet
Including both NFL and AFL players for the first time in several years, 1968 Topps Football features a strong checklist. Top Hall of Fame veteran cards include Bart Starr, Joe Namath, Gale Sayers, Johnny Unitas, Jack Kemp and Dick Butkus. The key rookie card is Bob Greise.
1969 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
The largest football set at the time, 1969 Topps Football offers collectors a solid overall checklist. Top rookies include Larry Csonka and Brian Piccolo.
1970 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
Although it did not include NFL or team logos, 1970 Topps Football is filled with Hall of Fame Players. Top veteran cards include Gale Sayers, Bart Starr, Johnny Unitas, Fran Tarkenton and Dick Butkus. The rookie card for O.J. Simpson headlines this popular product.
1971 Kellogg’s Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1971 Kellogg’s Baseball is considered the toughest baseball card set from the cereal maker to complete. The small cards once again focus on a 3-D design.
1971 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
Rookie cards for Terry Bradshaw and Joe Greene lead the way for 1971 Topps Football. The set also has Game Inserts and Posters.
1972 Topps Football Cards
By Rob Bertrand
1972 Topps Football is the only time that a Topps football product was released in three series. Top cards include the Joe Namath Pro Action card, and rookie cards for Roger Staubach and John Riggins.
1984 Topps Masters of the Universe Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1984 Topps Masters of the Universe is a somewhat quirky set that captures the classic He-Man cartoon. The checklist includes 88 cards and 21 stickers.
1986 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Series 3 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1986 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Series 3 shows the franchise hitting its stride. The checklist includes lots of gross gags and jokes at the expense of pop culture from the time. For completists, there are lots of variations to track down as well.
1993 Topps Star Wars Galaxy Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1993 Topps Star Wars Galaxy reinvented what trading cards for the franchise could be. Focusing on art, it opened up an entire realm of new and beautiful possibilities.
1995 Topps Animaniacs Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1995 Topps Animaniacs captures one of the best cartoons of the 1990s. The simple collection includes a 72-card set, foil stickers and one additional insert set.
2012 Upper Deck USA Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the few football prospecting sets, 2012 Upper Deck USA Football has the first cards of Jameis Winston and Todd Gurley. Every sealed factory set includes two autographs, a patch card and five additional memorabilia cards.
2012-13 Panini Innovation Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012-13 Panini Innovation Basketball strives to offer cards that look anything but ordinary. Each single-pack box boasts three total autographs and memorabilia cards.
2012-13 Panini Intrigue Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012-13 Panini Intrigue Basketball is a new high-end brand that includes several different autograph and memorabilia inserts. Boxes have a regular pack of six cards plus a five-card Intriguing Players pack.
2012-13 Panini Signatures Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
As the name suggests, 2012-13 Panini Signatures Basketball is primarily about autographs. But there are also unique designs, limited inserts and more. Every four-card box has three autograph cards.
2013 Bowman Chrome Autographs Checklist and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
See who’s signing autographs in 2013 Bowman Chrome Baseball. Includes checklist, player info, set details and more.
2013 Bowman Chrome Baseball Prospect Variation Short Prints Guide
By Trey Treutel
2013 Bowman Chrome Baseball Prospect Variation guide. Includes full short prints checklist, visual guide, side-by-side comparisons, set details and more.
2013 Breygent Grimm Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Breygent Grimm trading cards bring the TV show to the hobby for the first time. Boxes deliver a full base set as well as at least two total autographs, costume and prop cards.
2013 Cryptozoic DC Comics: The Women of Legend Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Looking at the ladies of the DC Universe, 2013 Cryptozoic DC Comics: The Women of Legend includes lots of original artwork. Every box comes with a sketch card and a handful of basic inserts.
2013 Cryptozoic Psych Seasons 1-4 Autographs Don’t Mess with Your Head
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a detailed look at all of the 2013 Cryptozoic Psych Seasons 1-4 Autographs. Includes a full checklist, images, set info and much more. Signers include series leads James Roday and Dulé Hill. Ally Sheedy, Rachel Leigh Cook and Jaleel White are among the other signers.
2013 Cryptozoic Psych Seasons 1-4 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Cryptozoic Psych Seasons 1-4 is the first set of trading cards for the long-running cable hit. Every box comes with both and autograph and a costume card.
2013 Leaf Autographed Helmet Football
By Trey Treutel
A new addition to the Leaf memorabilia product line, 2013 Leaf Autographed Helmet Football offers collectors a chance to obtain signed full-size helmets. Notable names from the checklist include Emmitt Smith, John Elway, Barry Sanders, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Adrian Peterson, Robert Griffin III, and even Madonna.
2013 Leaf Best of Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Leaf Best of Baseball is highlighted by a high-end repurchased card in every box. Boxes also have an exclusive Best of Baseball card, some of which are autographed.
2013 Leaf Perfect Game Showcase Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Leaf Perfect Game Baseball includes nearly 300 of the country’s top high school products. Every pack includes an autograph, with 12 signed cards in every box.
2013 Leaf The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Leaf The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones kicks off a new Hollywood franchise with a limited edition offering. Boxes come with two autographs and a costume card. Signers include Lily Collins, Lena Heady and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
2013 Marvel Fleer Retro Precious Metal Gems Checklist Guide and Hot List
By Trey Treutel
Not just for sports stars, the hobby-favorite, Precious Metal Gems, has crossed over to Marvel heroes and villains. Our full guide includes a complete checklist, shopping guide, background on the set’s origins, and real-time look at the most watched PMGs.
2013 Marvel Fleer Retro Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Marvel Fleer Retro is the latest release to rely largely on 1990’s nostalgia. The release combines familiar elements from both past Marvel sets and popular sports inserts like Precious Metal Gems.
2013 McFarlane NFL 32 Sports Picks Figures
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 McFarlane NFL 32 Sports Picks includes eight main figures and several variants. Players include Peyton Manning, Robert Griffin III and Andy Dalton.
2013 McFarlane NFL PlayMakers Series 4 Figures
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 McFarlane NFL PlayMakers Series 4 features nine figures making their debut in the line. Designed to be played with, each one stands four inches and has more than 20 points of articulation.
2013 McFarlane NHL 33 Sports Picks Figures
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 McFarlane NHL 33 has a small lineup of just four players: Steven Stamkos, Cory Schneider, Max Pacioretty and Erik Karlsson. All but Stamkos make their debut in the line of highly detailed figures.
2013 Onyx Authenticated Platinum Prospects Series 2 Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Onyx Authenticated Platinum Prospects Series 2 Baseball is an autograph-heavy product that highlights top prospects, recent draft picks and international standouts. Every pack comes with one autograph.
2013 Panini Certified Football Freshman Fabric Signatures Guide
By Trey Treutel
Featuring some of the better early rookie autographs, get a comprehensive look at the 2013 Panini Certified Football Freshman Fabric Signatures. Includes a full checklist, print runs, image gallery and more.
2013 Panini Momentum Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Panini Momentum Football comes with a hit in every pack. Every ten-pack box of the high-end product promises at least five autographs.
2013 Panini Prominence Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Panini Prominence Football features reconfigured hobby boxes that now have multiple packs and two autographs. As with last year, multiple rookie autograph designs are among the set’s highlights.
2013 Panini Rookies & Stars Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Celebrating its 15th year, 2013 Panini Rookies & Stars Football features several familiar elements from the brand’s pigskin launch. Hobby boxes promise 2 autographs and 2 additional hits.
2013 Panini Rookies and Stars Crusade Is an Insert Set Worth Chasing
By Ryan Cracknell
Get an in-depth look at one of the most distinct inserts of the year, 2013 Panini Rookies and Stars Crusade. See a full gallery of the set, a detailed checklist and more.
2013 Press Pass Showcase Racing Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Press Pass Showcase Racing is one of NASCAR’s premium trading card lines. Each box includes an on-card autograph, a pair of memorabilia cards and three cards numbered to 20 or less.
2013 Rittenhouse Falling Skies Season 2 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Rittenhouse Falling Skies Season 2 sticks with a premium pack format. Each pack delivers an autograph and two relic cards. Key signers for the set include Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood and Terry O’Quinn.
2013 Rittenhouse Sgt. Fury 50th Anniversary Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Rittenhouse Sgt. Fury 50th Anniversary is the company’s first premium pack offering for a Marvel property. Each high-end pack includes a sketch card, an insert and three base cards.
2013 Rittenhouse True Blood Archives Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Rittenhouse True Blood Archives adds a season five synopsis to the line as well as offering a large look at the show’s many characters. Boxes come with two autographs and a relic card.
2013 Topps Chrome Baseball – Top Early Pulls and Hit Tracker
By Rob Bertrand
Real-time look at the 50 most-watched 2013 Topps Chrome Baseball cards currently listed on eBay. There is also a list of the Top 10 early pulls.
2013 Topps Chrome Baseball Variation Short Prints Guide
By Trey Treutel
Get a detailed look at the 2013 Topps Chrome Baseball variation short prints and know exactly what to look for. Includes checklist, side-by-side comparisons and much more.
2013 Topps Chrome Redemption Update
By Trey Treutel
Topps has announced the autograph redemptions that will be found in 2013 Topps Chrome Baseball. They also revealed that they will start making weekly signing updates.
2013 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball Variation Short Prints Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
See all of the 2013 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball variation short prints with this comprehensive guide. Includes side-by-side comparisons of every cards, a detailed checklist and more. Use this and know exactly what to look for.
2013 Topps MLS Soccer Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Topps MLS is the card maker’s debut set for the North American soccer league. The set includes three autographs and three memorabilia cards per box as well as several insert sets.
2013 Topps NFL Kickoff Hobby Shop Promo Begins
By Ryan Cracknell
Complete details on the 2013 Topps NFL Kickoff promotion. Get a complete checklist as well as info on how to get exclusive cards from participating hobby shops between September 5 and 10.
2013 Topps Platinum Football Rookie Autographs Short Prints and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a comprehensive look at the 2013 Topps Platinum Football Rookie Autographs. Includes a full checklist, short print info, image gallery and more.
2013-14 ITG Decades The 90’s Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Can’t get enough of Jaromir Jagr’s rookie mullet? 2013-14 ITG Decade The 90’s takes collectors back with three autographs and three game-used memorabilia cards in every box. One memorabilia card in each box has four swatches.
2013-14 Panini Prizm Hockey Wrapper Redemption Announced
By Ryan Cracknell
Don’t throw out your 2013-14 Panini Prizm Hockey wrappers. If you do, you might miss out on FREE cards. Find out how to score a pack of exclusive Purple Cracked Ice rookies.
Andrew McCutchen Rookie Card Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Andrew McCutchen has been a key part of the Pittsburgh Pirates return to respectability. He’s also one of baseball’s most exciting players. Get detailed info on Andrew McCutchen rookie cards, including images and a buying guide.
Bazinga! See the First 2013 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Season 5 Autographs
By Ryan Cracknell
Check out the confirmed autographs for 2013 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Season 5 trading cards. Signers include Leonard Nimoy and Brent Spiner.
Build the 2013 Topps Football Rookie Legacy Set, Get 40 Autograph Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Topps is giving collectors incentive to chase the 2013 Topps Football Rookie Legacy parallel set. Those who do receive a set of 40 autographs and are entered to win a trip to the 2014 NFLPA Rookie Premiere. Get full details on the program and how to enter.
Cryptozoic Autograph Policy Change and Updated List of Signers
By Trey Treutel
Cryptozoic autograph policy change and signer update. Includes updated autograph info for The Big Bang Theory, Archer, Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, and more.
Damian Lillard Autographs in 2012-13 Panini Innovation Basketball
By Ryan Cracknell
Damian Lillard finally has certified NBA autograph cards. Panini is including autographs from the Rookie of the Year in their final four 2012-13 basketball products.
DeAndre Hopkins Rookie Card Checklist and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a detailed look at all DeAndre Hopkins rookie cards with this simple guide. Includes card info, images and more.
Exclusive Purple Precious Metal Gems Cards Made for Upper Deck Employees
By Ryan Cracknell
Upper Deck staff got a bit of a bonus in the form of six exclusive Precious Metal Gems Purple cards. Tiger Woods, Mike Tyson and Hulk Hogan are among those in the set.
How to Protect and Display Your Autographed Cards
By Trey Treutel
Autographed cards are the clear favorite option for many collectors, but protecting those cards is an important and overlooked aspect of collecting. View our complete guide help you decide the best way to protect your autographed cards.
Killer Cards: Dexter Autograph Trading Cards Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Over its eight-season run, Dexter has been one of TV’s most talked-about shows. Get a detailed look at all of the Dexter autographed trading cards released by Breygent. Includes checklists, images and more.
Law of Cards: Trademark Fight Over Bloodlines Brewing
By Paul Lesko
A legal battle could be brewing at Topps over a trademark for Bloodlines, the name of one of its UFC trading card lines. Paul Lesko has the details.
Law of Cards: Upper Deck v. Upper Deck Is Over!
By Paul Lesko
The long-running legal dispute between Upper Deck and Upper Deck International has come to an end as both sides have agreed to a settlement. Paul Lesko has the legal details.
Law of Cards: What the Panini-Leaf Settlement Means for the Hobby
By Paul Lesko
With Panini and Leaf settling several lawsuits and court battles against one another recently, Paul Lesko looks at what it means to collectors.
Limited Edition Mariano Rivera OYO Minifigure Made to Honor Retiring Pitcher
By Ryan Cracknell
As Mariano Rivera’s career winds down, OYO Sportstoys has released a limited edition retirement figure available exclusively at Yankee Stadium.
McFarlane Cooperstown Collection Figures Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Get a full list of McFarlane Cooperstown Collection figures. Includes a complete checklist, variant details, key figure gallery and more.
McFarlane NFL Legends Variants Guide
By Rob Bertrand
McFarlane NFL Legends Sports Picks have several collectible and valuable variants. Know exactly what to look for with this extensive guide that covers Series 1 through 32.
McFarlane NFL Sports Picks Variants Guide
By Rob Bertrand
McFarlane NFL Sports Picks have a ton of collectible and valuable variants. Know exactly what to look for with this extensive guide that covers Series 1 through 32.
Panini and Leaf Settle Crusade Copyright Infringement Suit – Update
By Paul Lesko
Panini and Leaf have settled their differences in a copyright infringement lawsuit involving their Crusade and Valiant brands. Paul Lesko has the details.
Playtime: 2013 OYO NFL Minifigures
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 OYO NFL Minifigures shrink down the league’s top stars into small toys. Don’t call them LEGO, each OYO minifigure comes decked out in a team uniform and comes with accessories.
Timeline of the PSA 8 T206 Honus Wagner, the World’s Most Valuable Baseball Card
By Rob Bertrand
See the sales history of the PSA 8 T206 Honus Wagner with this handy infographic.
Top 25 Football Rookie Cards of the 1950s
By Ryan Cracknell
Count down the top rookie cards football had to offer in the 1950s. Names include Bart Starr, Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas and more.
Top Michael Jordan Collectibles of All-Time
By Trey Treutel
Michael Jordan is a player that transcends basketball and sports into mainstream recognition. Not just limited to the obvious basketball cards and autographs, a whole world of Michael Jordan collectibles exist and this list aims to identify the top ten.
Top Pelé Cards to Collect
By Trey Treutel
As the greatest soccer player in history and one of the most famous athletes in the world, Pelé needs no introduction. Get a list of his top cards, including notable options from across his career.
Ultra Pro Tobacco & Mini Card Protection Guide
By Trey Treutel
Tobacco and mini cards are popular in the collecting world, but it can be difficult to properly protect them. Check out our guide to Ultra Pro tobacco and mini card protection. Includes a product list, analysis and shopping guide.
Visual Guide to Vintage Football Card Wrappers – Leaf, Bowman, Philadelphia and Fleer
By Rob Bertrand
Although Topps was a big player in the vintage football market, several other brands are popular. This guide covers all non-Topps vintage football wrappers, including Philadelphia, Fleer, Leaf, Bowman and Sport Kings.
Visual History to Topps Vintage Football Wrappers: 1950 -1980
By Rob Bertrand
Follow the early days of Topps football with our wrapper history and comprehensive visual guide. Includes a wrapper sample for every year from 1955 to 1980.
