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Remember when a cool card was about the image and not how rare it was or what it was worth? With that in mind, take a look at 10 awesome cards from 2014 Topps Series 1 Baseball.
1951 Topps Ringside Boxing is considered a landmark set for the sport. The 96-card set includes beautiful illustrations and an elegant design. Key cards include Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott.
1972 Kellogg’s All-Time Baseball Greats is an overlooked gem in the hobby. Extremely affordable, the 3-D set consists of only Hall of Famers.
Based on one of the most memorable movies of the decade, 1984 Topps Gremlins trading cards cover both the comedy and the horror of the cute creatures gone bad. Get full details on the set including a complete checklist.
1991 Topps Desert Storm trading cards are some of the most widely available historical cards ever produced. Spanning three series, the set offers an in-depth look at people, technology and events of the first Gulf War.
Although the cards may not be worth much today, 1991 Upper Deck Baseball is one of the era’s most attractive sets. Highlights include rookie cards of Chipper Jones and Jeff Bagwell as well as the first Michael Jordan baseball card.
Although widely available today, 1993 SkyBox Marvel Masterpieces is one of the most beautiful comic sets ever produced.
1994 Topps Nancy Kerrigan: My Diary is a strange one. On the one hand it offers a personal look at an Olympic hero. On the other, well, some of the shots are odd for a set of mainstream trading cards.
1995 Fleer Ultra Spider-Man brings a more upscale feel to comic trading cards. The premium set includes painted artwork throughout its 150-card base set and several insert sets.
1996 Topps Laser Baseball has one of the most out-there designs to ever grace the hobby. Going far beyond traditional die-cuts, the unique set has a simple but challenging configuration.
2002 Topps Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Collector’s Update fills in gaps left by the first set. The chase is led by the first costume cards for the franchise.
2011 Topps celebrates it’s Diamond Anniversary through a 60-year retrospective of both the hobby and the game of baseball. All the bells and whistles of past Topps sets will be present with a slew of celebratory aspects, including the Diamond Giveaway, Legends and Diamond Sparkle variations, and plenty of autographs.
2011 Topps Series 2 Baseball picks up where Series 1 left off. The Diamond Anniversary is still the focus and a new slate of Diamond Sparkle variations offer an intriguing chase. Hobby boxes promise 1 autograph or relic and Jumbo boxes yield 1 autographs and 2 relics.
The checklists for the 2012-13 Panini Certified and 2012-13 Limited Hockey Rookie Redemptions have finally been revealed.
The Yasiel Puig Superfractor card has surfaced once again after being found in 2013 Super Box Rookies & Phenoms Baseball.
2013 Leaf Sports Heroes is an all-autograph release that features more than 120 signers across several sports and eras. Every box promises six signed cards.
2013 Leaf Trinity Baseball is an all-autograph release in which all cards are an inscription, autographed patch or signed on glass-like stock. The product includes Kris Bryant, Jose Abreu and Mark Appel.
2013 Absolute Memorabilia Football includes a hit in every pack with boxes delivering a pair of autographs and two memorabilia cards. Other box highlights include two rookies, two parallels and four Hogg Heaven inserts.
2013 Panini America’s Pastime Baseball is a super premium set that mixes past, present and future stars. Highlights include National Treasures-themed rookies, bat knobs and plenty of high-end memorabilia. Boxes come with three autographs, a book card and two memorabilia cards.
2013 Panini Black Football walks on the dark side once again, delivering three autographs and two memorabilia cards in every box.
2013 Panini Contenders Football once again places a huge emphasis on Rookie Ticket Autographs, some of the most popular rookie cards in the hobby.
Get a real-time look at the 2013 Panini Contenders Football cards currently drawing the most attention on eBay.
Wondering if the Rookie Ticket Autograph you pulled from 2013 Panini Contenders Football is a short print? Find out with this detailed checklist that includes both regular cards and variations.
Get all you need to know about the 2013 Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket Autographs Variations. Includes variation details, side-by-side comparisons, checklist, team info, shopping guide and much more.
2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition Baseball goes deep in bringing prospects and autographs to the hobby. Boxes promise at least six autographs from a checklist that includes more than 200 signers.
2013 SP Authentic Football mixes new elements with some designs from the brand’s past. Hobby boxes promise a minimum of three autographs including a Rookie Auto Patch card.
Historically one of the most popular sets of the year, 2013 Topps Chrome Football once again focuses largely on rookie autographs and Refractors. Hobby boxes promise one rookie autograph.
2013 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Mini Cards take the first three Brand-New Series and shrinks them down. The large set arrives as an online exclusive.
Available only in Asia, the hit-centered 2013 Topps Supreme Baseball includes two autographs per hobby box and 40 autographs per case.
2013 Upper Deck Marvel Now trading cards focus on the line comic reboots, design changes and updates. Every box promises three premium inserts.
Here’s all you need to know about the 2013-14 Panini Dominion Hockey Rookie Patch Autographs. Includes image gallery, detailed checklist, redemption info and more.
An annual tradition for many, 2013-14 Panini NHL Stickers cover the best of what the league has to offer. The complete set includes 296 glossy stickers and 60 foil stickers.
2013-14 Panini Timeless Treasures Basketball is back with the familiar one-pack box format. Each hobby box will yield two autographs and one memorabilia card. Collectors will also find the first autographed memorabilia rookie cards of the season.
Living up to its name, 2013-14 SP Game Used Hockey focuses largely on hits. Every pack has an autograph or memorabilia card. Possibilities include pieces of Stanley Cup Finals memorabilia and over-sized premium swatches.
Get a detailed look at the 2013-14 Topps Premier Gold Soccer Autographs. Includes a massive gallery, checklist, team info and more. The set is led by Cristiano Ronaldo and Pelé.
2014 Funko Marvel Mystery Minis features 16 different small vinyl figures. Get full details on the lineup including a full checklist, rarity scale, images and more.
2014 Funko Walking Dead Mystery Minis Series 2 offers an expanded line of blind box vinyl figures. Get full details, the complete lineup, rarity info and more.
2014 Leaf Legends of the Diamond Baseball is a mix of old and new. Each box includes a graded vintage card from a Hall of Famer or notable snub along with a new art card.
2014 Leaf Legends of the Link Golf puts a new spin on cut signature cards. While each box has a traditional cut sig, they also have a signed tournament-used scorecard.
2014 Leaf Pop Century Signed Photograph Edition mixes signed photos with the blind packaging trading cards offer. Each box has an autographed 8×10 photo.
With Canada gunning for another gold medal in Sochi, 2014 McFarlane Team Canada Hockey figures immortalize a pair of the country’s greatest: Sidney Crosby and Jonathan Toews.
2014 NECA Divergent is a simple set that’s based the Hollywood film and potential blockbuster. The throwback configuration includes a base set and nine total insert cards.
2014 Panini Super Bowl XLVIII Collection Football is a small factory set that highlights both the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. A second configuration adds members of the Giants and Jets, local teams for the host New Jersey area.
2014 Press Pass Five Star Racing brings high-end to NASCAR. Every box has an autographed memorabilia book card, three more hits and a base card that is numbered to 15 or less.
2014 Topps Baseball Power Players is an interactive online program designed to award prizes for unlocking players using card codes found in 2014 Topps Baseball. The promotion launches with 2014 Topps Series 1 Baseball, and offers collectors a variety of prizes, including autographs and a chance at their own card.
2014 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Valentine’s Day cards are a set of greeting cards offered as an online exclusive. Get full details on both boxes, checklists, images and more.
2014 Topps Series 1 Baseball blaster boxes once again come with an exclusive patch card. Get a complete look at both the Commemorative Patch and Rookie Patch cards including images of every card in the set.
Want free cards? 2014 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day runs January 18. Collectors visiting participating hobby shops get exclusive packs free of charge. Get full details for the promotion as well as checklists for both the Canadian and American sets.
Find out what’s drawing the most interest in 2013-14 Panini Prizm Basketball with our real-time list of the 50 most-watched cards currently listed on eBay.
As a surprise first round pick by the Buffalo Bills, EJ Manuel has emerged as an appealing option for collectors. Check out his full rookie card checklist, including images and buying guide.
Did LOST have you under its spell while it was on the air? Have you been binging on the show on Netflix? Get a complete look at the many LOST autographs released over the years by Inkworks and Rittenhouse Archives.
Shoe collecting has been building in popularity over the years, and basketball shoes are the clear favorite. Check out our complete beginner’s guide to collecting basketball shoes.
View the most-watched 2013-14 Topps Premier Gold Soccer card auctions currently available with our real-time list.
Find out what Kevin Durant cards are drawing the most attention on eBay right now with this real-time tracker.
The hobby has its share of questionable trademarks. Paul Lesko makes light of the situation with a parody poking fun at the situation.
Could an old settlement with MLB come back to hurt Upper Deck’s chances in a trademark dispute with the Cleveland Indians?
Leaf has filed a lawsuit against the Industry Summit and ten unnamed defendants. Find out why, check out the court documents and more.
Details on a lawsuit where the makers of Pokemon are suing Pokellector,an app maker and website, for trademark infringement. Paul Lesko looks at the case and how it could apply to sports cards.
Fines have been made for some of the defendants in the massive sports memorabilia case that even caught some sports cards companies. Paul Lesko has the details.
Guide to the designer Super Bowl helmet auction from Bloomingdales and the NFL. Includes images, info, and much more.
Russell Wilson is coming to 2014 Bowman Baseball. Topps announced that they’re making a card of the Seahawks quarterback as a member of the Rangers. Texas recently picked him in the Rule 5 draft.
The Super Bowl is the biggest stage and the players that come up big in these games tend to receive a considerable hobby boost. We take a look at the best collecting options from each of the remaining teams.
Damian Lillard inserts featuring 12-13 product designs are appearing in 2013-14 Prizm Basketball. We take a look at these unexpected inserts for the reigning Rookie of the Year.
Few players brought as much excitement to the NBA as Julius Erving. We take a look at 10 of his best basketball cards, including images, shopping guide and more.
Look back on the cardboard career of Frank Thomas with some of hi most amazing cards that have left a lasting impact on the hobby.
Find out what the top-selling jerseys were in baseball, basketball, football and hockey in 2013. Many are obvious, but some might surprise you.
Topps player contracts give collectors an opportunity to get a small piece of real hobby history connected to their favorite player or team. Take a look at these unique collectibles and see what makes them so cool.
Stance NBA Legends socks are, perhaps, the most fashionable pieces of sports memorabilia available today. They feature images of basketball greats like Larry Bird, Allen Iverson, Karl Malone and Shaquille O’Neal.
With few cards to choose from, Richard Sherman autograph cards are fetching prices normally reserved for top rookies and quarterbacks, not cornerbacks.
