1978 Topps Mork & Mindy Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
For many, they got their first taste of Robin Williams on Mork & Mindy. 1978 Topps Mork & Mindy trading cards capture the energy of the star through a large, comedy-infused checklist.
Archive for August, 2014
1985 Topps Rocky IV Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
With the eye of the tiger and some classic Cold War tension, 1985 Topps Rocky IV trading cards are simple fun and full of Ivan Drago.
1987 Topps WWF Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1987 Topps WWF trading cards came out at the peak of the ’80s wrestling boom. Besides basic superstar cards, the set includes highlights from Wrestlemania III, which was headlined by Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant.
1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces sees Greg and Tim Hildebrandt unleash their immense talents on the superhero universe. This is the third set in the popular Marvel line.
2000 Inkworks Simpsons 10th Anniversary Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2000 Inkworks Simpsons 10th Anniversary is highlighted by several fun insert sets. It’s also the first to have Simpsons autograph cards.
2001 Topps Star Wars Evolution Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2001 Topps Star Wars Evolution is a character-focused set showcasing the changes made between the first four films. It’s also the first Star Wars set to have actor autographs.
2013-14 Panini National Treasures Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013-14 Panini National Treasures Basketball sets a high bar for premium sets, delivering eight total autographs and memorabilia cards per box plus one printing plate.
2013-14 Panini National Treasures Basketball Hot List
By Trey Treutel
View our guide to the hottest 2013-14 Panini National Treasures Basketball cards, including a real-time look at the 50 most-watched cards from the product.
2013-14 Panini National Treasures Rookie Patch Autograph Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Towards the end of the basketball card season, some truly high-end rookie cards hit the market. Kicking that off, and likely leading the way, are the 2013-14 Panini National Treasures Basketball rookie cards. Ever since Panini landed the exclusive NBA license, the ultra high-end brand has produced some of the most impressive — and expensive […]
2013-14 Panini Prime Hockey Prime Colors Patches Ooglepalooza
By Ryan Cracknell
If you’re a fan of nice patch cards, few are better than 2013-14 Panini Prime Hockey Prime Colors. See some highlights, check out a real-time hot list and more.
2013-14 Upper Deck AHL Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013-14 Upper Deck AHL Hockey sees the card maker shift into the minor league hockey market. Each factory set has 100 base cards and five autographs.
2013-14 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013-14 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Hockey returns with its familiar mix of high-end hits. Every four-card box promises a rookie card, an autograph, and either a memorabilia card or another signed card.
2014 Basketball Hall of Fame Rookie Card Collecting Guide
By Trey Treutel
The 2014 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees are headlined by Alonzo Mourning and Mitch Richmond. View our complete guide, including a look at all rookie card options for the newest members of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
2014 Bowman Platinum Baseball Hot List
By Trey Treutel
View the hottest cards from 2014 Bowman Platinum Baseball using our real-time guide to the 50 most-watched cards on eBay.
2014 Cryptozoic Walking Dead Season 3 Part 2 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Switching the focus to Woodbury and the Governor, 2014 Cryptozoic Walking Dead Season 3 Part 2 rounds out the story started in Part 1. Boxes include both an autograph and Wardrobe Card. Sketch cards are also randomly inserted.
2014 Funko Pop WWE Series 2 Vinyl Figures
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Funko Pop WWE Series 2 brings with it a second batch of stylized vinyl figures. Highlights include Daniel Bryan, Hulk Hogan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage.
2014 MLB Bobblehead Giveaway Schedule and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out if your favorite baseball team or player has a bobblehead promotion this season with our complete 2014 MLB Bobblehead Giveaway Guide. Includes dates, players, teams and more.
2014 Panini Golden Age Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Driven by nostalgia, 2014 Panini Golden Age Baseball promises an autograph and a memorabilia card per hobby box. Reaching beyond just baseball, the checklist also includes a broad mix of other sports, celebrities and historical figures.
2014 Panini Rookie & Stars Football Variations Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Spotting the 2014 Panini Rookie & Stars Football Variations can be tough, especially since they weren’t announced ahead of time. We make things easy with this guide that includes a checklist and side-by-side visual comparisons.
2014 Panini VIP Party Brings Some Sweet Exclusive Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The 2014 Panini VIP Party not only included appearances and autographs from several big-name athletes, but an exclusive set of cards as well. Get a detailed break down, checklist, hot list and more.
2014 Rittenhouse Under the Dome Season 1 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Rittenhouse Under the Dome Season 1 is the first set of trading cards based on the breakout TV hit. Every box comes with a pair of autographs and a relic card.
2014 Topps Finest Baseball Rookie Autographs Gallery, Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Take a look at all of the 2014 Topps Finest Baseball Rookie Autographs in one place. Includes a full visual checklist, short print info and more.
2014 Topps Football Power Players Details and Guide
By Trey Treutel
2014 Topps Football Power Players is an interactive online program designed to award prizes for unlocking players using card codes found in 2014 Topps Football. Our comprehensive guide includes a complete checklist and info on how collectors can win a variety of prizes.
2014 Topps Football Variation Short Prints Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a complete look at the 2014 Topps Football variations with this easy-to-use guide. Includes checklists, galleries, side-by-side comparisons and more.
2014 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Chrome OS2 C Variations
By Trey Treutel
The C-Name short prints continue in 2014 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Chrome Original Series 2. View a full checklist and image gallery for the rare variations.
2014 Topps Inception Football Rookie Autographs Gallery, Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Topps Inception Football Rookie Autographs bring the on-card ink of 40 first-year players. See the entire set, get details on possible short prints and more with this detailed guide.
2014 Topps Mini Baseball Cards
By Trey Treutel
Early information and checklist for 2014 Topps Mini Baseball. The online-exclusive product features one mini autograph or relic card per box.
2014 Upper Deck 25th Anniversary Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
To help celebrate its first quarter century, 2014 Upper Deck 25th Anniversary is a promo set designed as a promo for shops and online retailers to pass on to their customers. The set includes 150 base cards, autographs and more.
2014 Upper Deck Marvel Premier Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Upper Deck Marvel Premier marks the return of the ultra-premium comic card brand. Boxes include a multi-panel sketch card, a second sketch card and a premium insert.
2014-15 O-Pee-Chee Wrapper Redemption Has Canadian Collectors Seeing Red
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out what you need to do to participate in the 2014-15 O-Pee-Chee Hockey wrapper redemption program and get free, exclusive cards.
5 Takeaways from the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention
By Ryan Cracknell
With the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention in the books, here are the biggest highlights and observations from a first-time attendee.
A Brief History of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Collectors have no shortage of options when it comes to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trading cards. Find out about the various sets released over the years covering cartoons, comics, movies and more.
Big Prices Come in Small Packages for Jayson Werth Garden Gnome Giveaway
By Trey Treutel
The Jayson Werth garden gnome giveaway was not short on excitement and now the figures are producing big sales on eBay. View complete information for the baseball-themed garden gnome and the prices they are commanding.
Comprehensive 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a detailed look at the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention guide. Includes autograph signers, schedule, promo card details and much more.
Donruss Baseball Card Designs Through the Years
By Ryan Cracknell
Track the history and evolution of Donruss baseball card designs through the years. This simple guide includes samples from every Donruss base set so you can see how things have changed over the years.
Funko Pop American Horror Story Vinyl Figures
By Ryan Cracknell
Funko Pop American Horror Story vinyl figures capture key characters from the first and third seasons in unexpected ways.
Hottest 2014 Topps Inception Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Check out our real-time list of the 40 most-watched 2014 Topps Inception Football auctions currently available on eBay and know what’s drawing the most attention in the product.
Law of Cards: A Little Bit Late, Beckett Alleges COMC Breached Contract
By Paul Lesko
Beckett is upping the ante in its ongoing lawsuit against COMC, now accusing them of breach on contract.
Law of Cards: Beckett v. COMC Becomes a Seinfeld Episode
By Paul Lesko
Beckett Media vs. COMC continues with COMC filing an opposition to a recent Beckett amendment in the case. Paul Lesko has the latest and why it reminds him of a Seinfeld episode.
Law of Cards: Hexbugs Bug Crypotoic’s Hex Trademark App
By Paul Lesko
Cryptozoic had a trademark for their Hex card game approved. They also received an opposition from the creators of Hexbugs. Attorney Paul Lesko has the legal details and what it could lead to.
Law of Cards: Panini’s FLAWLESS Filing Mired in Flawed Process
By Paul Lesko
Panini is facing several challenges in its quest for a trademark for Flawless. Attorney Paul Lesko looks at how one large company currently stands in its way and what that might mean going forward.
Law of Cards: Pokemon v. Pokellector Case Might End Soon
By Paul Lesko
The ongoing case between Pokemon and the Pokellector app could soon be coming to an end. Attorney Paul Lesko breaks down why this might be the case.
Law of Cards: Recent Filings Give Insight into Upcoming William Boehm Trial
By Paul Lesko
With the trial of William Boehm on the horizon, attorney Paul Lesko looks at what recent court filings could mean for both the defendant and the prosecution. Boehm is accused of committing fraud with Mastro Auctions.
Law of Cards: Schedule Released for Beckett v. The Card Collector
By Paul Lesko
The trial is going forward. Attorney Paul Lesko looks at the release of the trial schedule in the lawsuit between Beckett and The Card Collector and what it means for the case.
Law of Cards: Topps Sues Maker of Alleged Knock-Off Ring Pops
By Paul Lesko
Ring Pops are a candy staple. Just don’t go trying to making something that might be seen as too similar. Otherwise you’ll end up in a legal tussle like Primary Colors who find themselves being sued by Topps.
Law of Cards: Trademark Office Rejects Topps Trademark App for — Topps
By Paul Lesko
In a strange turn of trademark events, Topps had an application rejected for the word “Topps,” at least with regards to clothing. Paul Lesko has the details in another installment of Law of Cards.
Mathematical! 2014 Cryptozoic Adventure Time Autographs Gallery, Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Check out all of the 2014 Cryptozoic Adventure Time Autographs with this handy guide. Signers include Neil Patrick Harris, Erik Estrada and Michael Dorn.
Michael Carter-Williams Rookie Card Checklist and Guide
By Trey Treutel
Named the 2013-14 NBA Rookie of the Year, Michael Carter-Williams has bolted to the top of the basketball collecting landscape. We take a look at all his available rookie cards, including card images, analysis, shopping guide and more.
Optimus Prime Taken to Chop Shop by Topps UK for Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Optimus Prime has been through many battles over the years. And while he’s fended off Megatron many times, the Autobot leader appears to have been no match for Topps. Get details on the Optimus Prime memorabilia cards included in 2014 Topps UK Transformers Collector Cards.
Top Javier Báez Prospect Cards
By Trey Treutel
One of the top prospects in the league, Javy Baez is heading to The Show. Check out the top prospect cards for the newest member of the Chicago Cubs, including card images, card info, buying guide and more.
Topps Adds Baseball Card Spin to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
By Ryan Cracknell
Challenge accepted. Topps has created a set of Pete Frates Ice Bucket Challenge baseball card prints to raise money for ALS research. Find out about the special prints and how you can get them.
Trey Burke Rookie Cards Checklist and Guide
By Trey Treutel
Collectors and fans hope Trey Burke can use his strong rookie season as a springboard to longterm NBA success. Check out a complete rookie card guide for the young guard.
Victor Oladipo Rookie Card Checklist and Guide
By Trey Treutel
The 2nd overall pick had a successful debut season, making Victor Oladipo one of the hottest 2013-14 NBA rookies. Check out a comprehensive guide for the exciting guard, including full checklist, images of every rookie card, analysis, shopping guide and more.
WWE 2K15 Collector’s Edition Includes Hulk Hogan Autograph, Memorabilia Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Looking for an affordable Hulk Hogan autograph? Among the extra swag that come with the WWE 2K15 Hulkamania Collector’s Edition is a signed Hogan card and a ring canvas card from the Raw episode that marked his return to WWE.
