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Archive for September, 2014

1963 Topps Beverly Hillbillies Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 12, 2014

One of the most popular entertainment sets of its era, 1963 Topps Beverly Hillbillies trading cards are highlighted by corny jokes and colorized photos.

1975 Topps Good Times Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 24, 2014

1975 Topps Good Times trading cards are based on the classic sitcom. The gags may seem a dated today, but the set remains popular with vintage collectors and fans of the show.

1979 Topps Moonraker Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 22, 2014

It might not be the most universally loved James Bond film, but 1979 Topps Moonraker is one of the most readily available and iconic trading card sets in the franchise’s history.

1989 Topps Ghostbusters II Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 16, 2014

Without a set for the original, 1989 Topps Ghostbusters II gives the classic franchise its first solo set of trading cards. The affordable release has 88 cards and 11 stickers.

1992 Star Pics Saturday Night Live Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 02, 2014

1992 Star Pics Saturday Night Live trading cards chart the show’s first 15-plus years, tracing the early years with John Belushi and Bill Murray through to Adam Sandler and Chris Farley.

1993 Upper Deck Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 23, 2014

From a visual standpoint, 1993 Upper Deck Baseball is one of the company’s best. Strong photography and a growing number of inserts highlight the release. It also includes a Derek Jeter rookie card.

1996 Topps Mars Attacks Widevision Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 17, 2014

1996 Topps Mars Attacks Widevision combines Hollywood and hobby history. The over-sized cards focus primarily on the Mars Attacks movie directed by Tim Burton.

1996 Topps Star Wars Shadows of the Empire Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 08, 2014

1996 Topps Star Wars Shadows of the Empire tells a story set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. All cards are painted by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt.

1996-97 Upper Deck Space Jam Trading Cards Checklist

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 11, 2014

1996-97 Upper Deck Space Jam trading cards represent one of the more unique options when it comes to Michael Jordan and the hobby. Split in two series, the collection includes several inserts as well.

2005 Inkworks Serenity Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 05, 2014

2005 Inkworks Serenity remains extremely popular despite the film’s moderate success. The loaded autograph list includes Nathan Fillion, Summer Glau, Jewel Staite and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

2013-14 Panini Immaculate Basketball Hot List

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 10, 2014

Find out what’s drawing the most attention in 2013-14 Panini Immaculate Collection Basketball right now with this real-time hot list.

2013-14 Panini Immaculate Basketball Rookie Patch Autograph Guide

By Trey Treutel Sep 19, 2014

2013-14 Immaculate Basketball rookie card guide. Includes set info, checklist, gallery and shopping guide for all the rookie autograph patch cards.

2013-14 Panini Immaculate Collection Basketball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 11, 2014

2013-14 Panini Immaculate Collection Basketball returns for a second season with lots of high-end autographs and unique memorabilia cards. Boxes include five total hits.

2013-14 Panini National Treasures Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 02, 2014

2013-14 Panini National Treasures Hockey closes out the card maker’s NHL license in super high-end fashion. Boxes have five hits including an autographed patch rookie card.

2013-14 Panini National Treasures Hockey Rookie Treasures Gallery

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 05, 2014

Panini is going out with a bang in hockey. The 2013-14 National Treasures Rookie Treasures are some of the most impressive rookie cards ever produced. Check out the entire set and more with this detailed guide.

2013-14 Panini Prime Hockey Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 03, 2014

2013-14 Panini Prime Hockey sees the return of several unique memorabilia offerings. Each high-end box has five hits including a Prime Rookies Quad Autograph.

2014 Bowman Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 08, 2014

2014 Bowman Football is highlighted by some of the first rookie cards of the season. Hobby boxes have five total hits including four autographs.

2014 Bowman Platinum Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 12, 2014

2014 Bowman Platinum Baseball offers a more hits-focused look at baseball’s top prospects. Hobby boxes promise two autographs and an autographed relic.

2014 Cryptozoic Walking Dead Season 3 Autographs Guide

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 10, 2014

See all the 2014 Cryptozoic Walking Dead Season 3 Autographs and find out about the stellar lineup. Signers include Andrew Lincoln (Rick), Norman Reedus (Daryl) and Danai Gurira (Michonne)

2014 Donruss Series 2 Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 17, 2014

2014 Donruss Series 2 Baseball expands the early-season release with updated rookies, returning inserts and some new wrinkles. Hobby boxes have a pair of autographs and a memorabilia card.

2014 Funko Pop Marvel Thor Series 2 Vinyl Figures

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 04, 2014

2014 Funko Pop Marvel Thor Series 2 highlights characters from the film franchise. Odin, Sif and a new Loki are included in the lineup.

2014 IDW Limited X-Files Annual Sketch Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 08, 2014

2014 IDW Limited X-Files Annual Sketch Cards are the first such cards in the history of the franchise. The limited edition set includes art from Cat Staggs, Charles Hall and Sean Pence.

2014 Leaf Best of Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 12, 2014

2014 Leaf Best of Baseball sees the return of the high-end repurchase product. Each box comes with one high-end card from the past as well as a stamped 1992 Leaf Baseball buyback.

2014 McFarlane NFL 34 Sports Picks Figures

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 23, 2014

2014 McFarlane NFL 34 Sports Picks mixes popular veterans with a couple of players making their McFarlane debuts. Players include Peyton Manning, Aaron Rogers, Adrian Peterson, Jamaal Charles and Jimmy Graham.

2014 OYO NFL Generation 2 Football Minifigures

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 30, 2014

2014 OYO NFL Generation 2 minifigures feature a deep roster of players from every team. Take a full look at the LEGO-compatible toys including a detailed checklist.

2014 Panini Certified Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 05, 2014

2014 Panini Certified Football sticks with what the brand is known for: shiny cards, lots of colorful parallels and a decent amount of autographs and memorabilia cards. Every hobby box has a Freshman Fabric Rookie Patch card done on Prizm card stock.

2014 Panini Elite Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 25, 2014

Promising more on-card rookie autographs, 2014 Panini Elite Football hobby boxes have four total hits. Other highlights include plexiglass Clarity inserts and Passing the Torch dual autographs.

2014 Panini Immaculate Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 25, 2014

2014 Panini Immaculate Baseball marks the ultra high-end brand’s diamond debut. Boxes deliver five total autographs and memorabilia cards. No card in the product is serial numbered higher than 99.

2014 Panini Rookies & Stars Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 05, 2014

2014 Panini Rookies & Stars Football comes with a broad mix of inserts, autographs and memorabilia cards. Hobby boxes have four hits including at least two autographs.

2014 Rocket Ink Studios Hollywood Is Dead Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 29, 2014

2014 Rocket Ink Studios Hollywood Is Dead trading cards take some of Hollywood’s most iconic posters and gives them a horror spin. Limited edition premium packs also come with sketch cards.

2014 Super Break Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 10, 2014

2014 Super Break Football features a broad mix of repurchased autographs, rookies and other cards from top brands. Boxes have 1-3 cards plus an original box topper card.

2014 Topps Chrome Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 25, 2014

The familiar combination of Refractors, rookies, autographs and shiny cards returns with 2014 Topps Chrome Baseball. Every hobby box includes a pair of signed cards.

2014 Topps Chrome MLS Soccer Cards

By Trey Treutel Sep 03, 2014

Bringing Chrome to MLS collectors for the first time, 2014 Topps Chrome MLS includes a variety of Refractor parallels and three autographs in each hobby box.

2014 Topps Finest Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 04, 2014

Nobody can accuse 2014 Topps Finest Baseball of not being colorful. Hobby boxes come with a pair of on-card autographs.

2014 Topps Finest Baseball Rookie Autograph Redemptions Revealed

By Trey Treutel Sep 18, 2014

Topps has announced the 2014 Finest Baseball Rookie Autograph Redemption subject list. Check out who was included and let us know what you think about the players chosen.

2014 Topps Finest Football Hot List

By Trey Treutel Sep 18, 2014

Check out the biggest hits in 2014 Topps Finest Football thanks to our real-time guide to the most-watched auctions currently on eBay.

2014 Topps Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 02, 2014

Focusing largely on rookies and fantasy sports, 2014 Topps Football has a big checklist of base cards, inserts, autographs and memorabilia cards. Hobby boxes promise one hit while jumbo boxes have two autographs and a rookie patch card.

2014 Topps Frozen Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 15, 2014

2014 Topps Frozen Activity Cards feature a mix of basic and interactive cards. Released by Topps’ European arm, highlights include Ice Effect, Holographic Foil and Glitter cards.

2014 Topps Heritage Minor League Variation Short Prints Guide

By Trey Treutel Sep 22, 2014

Check out all the 2014 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball variation short prints with our comprehensive guide. Includes side-by-side comparisons of the base and variation cards, detailed checklist and more.

2014 Topps Inception Football Cards

By Trey Treutel Sep 24, 2014

This rookie-heavy product brings the distinct Inception look to the NFL Draft class of 2014. Each box includes two autographs and one jumbo relic card.

2014 Topps NFL Magnetz

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 22, 2014

2014 Topps NFL Magnetz is something for collectors looking to branch out from strictly cards. The checklist for the retail-targeted product has more than 100 players including top stars and key rookies.

2014 Topps Prime Football Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 29, 2014

Sharp photography and ample reasonably priced hits are the focus of 2014 Topps Prime Football. Hobby boxes come with four premium cards including an autographed relic and another autograph.

2014 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 29, 2014

Sticking largely with what has worked in the past, 2014 Topps Triple Threads Baseball once again delivers four low-numbered hits in every box. High-end autograph and memorabilia cards continue to be the big draw.

2014 Topps Triple Threads Baseball Says the Darndest Things

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 12, 2014

Sticking with tradition, 2014 Topps Triple Threads Baseball relics have some quirky and downright strange sayings that double as memorabilia displays. Check out some of the most memorable.

2014 Topps Wacky Packages Old School 5 Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 18, 2014

2014 Topps Wacky Packages Old School 5 gives a new parody spin on products popular in the 1970s. Every box of the online-exclusive includes a sketch card.

2014 Topps WWE Road to WrestleMania Trading Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 24, 2014

2014 Topps WWE Road to WrestleMania charts the events leading up to WrestleMania XXX. Hobby boxes have a pair of hits while insert sets honor the Ultimate Warrior, the Undertaker and Trish Stratus.

2014 Upper Deck Guardians of the Galaxy Autographs Gallery and Guide

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 25, 2014

2014 Upper Deck Guardians of the Galaxy has an impressive list of autographs. Find out which lead stars are signing for the set.

2014-15 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Surprises Include 3-D and Blank Back Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 26, 2014

Just like past years, 2014-15 O-Pee-Chee Hockey has some surprises. Find out about previously unannounced 3-D and blank back cards as well as a special Josh Harding autograph.

All You Need to Know About the 2014 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 26, 2014

Get a full break down on the 2014 Bowman Chrome Baseball Prospect Autographs with this comprehensive guide. See a full checklist, player info, team-by-team analysis and much more.

Related Topics Baseball Cards: Prospecting

Be on the Lookout for 2014-15 O-Pee-Chee Hockey High Number SSP Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 05, 2014

At 600 cards, 2014-15 O-Pee-Chee Hockey was already bound to be one of the sport’s biggest sets. It turns out it goes even higher. Find out about the set’s unannounced High Number SSP cards.

Complete History of Derek Jeter’s Signature Jordan Shoes with Gallery

By Trey Treutel Sep 26, 2014

Derek Jeter is ending his career as one of the greatest modern baseball players. His signature shoe line with the Jordan Brand is a mainstay in the sneaker world. Take a look at the full history of the cleats with our complete guide.

Derek Jeter Topps Cards Through the Years

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 25, 2014

Topps is the only set to capture Derek Jeter’s entire career from rookie card through to retirement. Take a look back at The Captain with a full gallery of all his Topps base cards.

Does the 2014 Bowman Chrome Kris Bryant Autograph Set a Dangerous Precedent?

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 30, 2014

The Kris Bryant autograph found in 2014 Bowman Baseball is one of the year’s biggest cards. Now it has resurfaced in 2014 Bowman Chrome Baseball. But is this good for the hobby and collectors who already spent hundreds of dollars on the card?

Farewell, Captain: 10 Derek Jeter Retirement Collectibles

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 25, 2014

With his farewell tour winding down, here’s a look at some of the Derek Jeter retirement collectibles available at all price points.

First and Last Babe Ruth Yankees Contracts Heading to Auction Block

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 22, 2014

Babe Ruth’s first and last contracts with the New York Yankees are being put on the auction block. See both contracts and find out about the sale, which is slated to conclude in early November.

Funko Pop Batman Arkham Asylum Figures

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 09, 2014

Funko Pop Batman Arkham Asylum vinyl figures bring a new spin to the popular video game series. Figures include Batman, The Joker and Harley Quinn.

Garbage Pail Kids and Mars Attacks Crash 2014 New York Comic-Con

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 26, 2014

Find out about all of the Garbage Pail Kids and Mars Attacks exclusives available at the 2014 New York Comic Con.

Law of Cards: COMC Alleges Beckett Has No Trade Secrets

By Paul Lesko Sep 29, 2014

With the court allowing Beckett Media to alter its claims against COMC in their ongoing lawsuit, COMC has changed some of their allegations as well, claiming that Beckett shouldn’t have trade secret protection.

Law of Cards: Cryptozoic Rants Against Wizards of the Coast

By Paul Lesko Sep 09, 2014

Cryptozoic has fired back and fired hard at Wizards of the Coast in a response to WOTC’s lawsuit over Hex. Attorney Paul Lesko has the details and analysis.

Law of Cards: Miller Cards Is a No-Show in Beckett Lawsuit

By Paul Lesko Sep 10, 2014

With Miller Cards not showing up to respond to a copyright lawsuit brought against it by Beckett Media, it looks like the case might be over. Attorney Paul Lesko has the details.

Law of Cards: The Battle For LIMITED Control Continues

By Paul Lesko Sep 03, 2014

The battle over Panini’s Limited trademark continues. Attorney Paul Lesko looks at Topps’ recent trial briefing and what it means for the case.

$Refractor Mania: A History of Sports Card Refractors$

Refractor Mania: A History of Sports Card Refractors

By Trey Treutel Sep 25, 2014

Refractors have long dominated the hobby scene. Get a comprehensive history behind the phenomenon and see some of the top options for collectors to pursue from each season.

Related Topics Baseball Cards: Guides

Remember the Captain with the Jordan RE2PECT Derek Jeter Collection

By Trey Treutel Sep 23, 2014

As Derek Jeter rides off into the sunset, the Jordan RE2PECT Derek Jeter Collection offers collectors and fans a variety of choices to celebrate the Yankees’ captain. Check out the options, including hats, shirts and shoes.

Soler Flair: The Top Jorge Soler Prospect Cards

By Ryan Cracknell Sep 01, 2014

Jorge Soler is another in a long line of hot-hitting Chicago Cubs prospects. Take a detailed look at the key Jorge Soler cards available at the time of his MLB debut.

Related Topics Baseball Cards: Prospecting