10 Greatest Star Wars Trading Card Sets Ever Made
By Ryan Cracknell
Count down the 10 best and most important sets of Star Wars trading cards released between 1977 and 2012.
Archive for December, 2015
2014-15 Panini Eminence Basketball Cards
By Trey Treutel
2014-15 Panini Eminence Basketball is all about the silver, gold and platinum. While it is common to see parallels with those names, some of the cards themselves actually feature the valuable metals. The super high-end release also promises on-card autographs and a deep checklist of cut signatures.
2014-15 Panini Eminence Basketball Hot List
By Trey Treutel
Standing at the peak of the high-end market, 2014-15 Panini Eminence Basketball is literally loaded with precious metal. View a real-time look at the most-watched card auctions on eBay with our Eminence hot list.
2015 Bowman Draft Baseball Cards Checklist
By The Cardboard Connection
2015 Bowman Draft Baseball tackles the 2015 MLB Draft with base, Chrome and autograph cards. Hobby boxes promise one autograph, Jumbo boxes include three and Super Jumbo boxes yield five autographs.
2015 Bowman’s Best Baseball Cards
By Trey Treutel
After a decade away from the hobby, 2015 Bowman’s Best Baseball makes a triumphant return. Hobby boxes promise four autographs.
2015 Breygent Bates Motel Season 1 Trading Cards
By The Cardboard Connection
2015 Breygent Bates Motel brings the popular A&E series and Psycho prequel to trading cards for the first time. The factory set includes a full base set along with autographs, prop and costume cards.
2015 Cryptozoic Sons of Anarchy Seasons 6 and 7 Trading Cards
By Trey Treutel
Closing out the series, 2015 Cryptozoic Sons of Anarchy Seasons 6 and 7 looks at the last two seasons of the acclaimed show with wardrobe and autographs options.
2015 Leaf 25th Baseball Cards
By Trey Treutel
Showcasing on-card autographs, 2015 Leaf 25th Baseball looks back at the 25th anniversary of 1990 Leaf with a modern twist. Boxes include four autographs.
2015 Leaf Autographed Helmet Football
By Trey Treutel
2015 Leaf Autographed Helmet features a mix of full-size helmets signed by top NFL players of the past and present. While the actual subject is a surprise, collectors are assured of an autographed helmet in each box.
2015 Leaf Best of Football Cards
By Trey Treutel
A popular buyback product, 2015 Leaf Best of Football is back with some huge hit possibilities. Each box includes one repurchased card and a lenticular card for a 2015 NFL rookie.
2015 McFarlane NFL 37 Sports Picks Figures – Out Now
By The Cardboard Connection
The 2015 McFarlane NFL 37 lineup has several high-profile debut figures including Odell Beckham Jr, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. View a full guide and gallery for the base and variant figures.
2015 Panini Crown Royale Football Cards
By Trey Treutel
Boasting one hit per pack, 2015 Panini Crown Royale Football again focuses on die-cuts and a variety of autographs and memorabilia cards. Each hobby box promises four total hits.
2015 Panini Elite Extra Edition Baseball Cards
By Trey Treutel
Centered on the top young players, 2015 Panini Elite Extra Edition Baseball offers autographs for many key prospects and 2015 MLB draftees. Each hobby box includes six autographs.
2015 Panini Immaculate Collegiate Multi-Sport Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015 Panini Immaculate College Multi-Sport brings the top NCAA stars of all-time into one premium release. Featuring former greats in basketball, football and baseball, each box includes five total hits.
2015 Panini Prizm Football Cards
By Trey Treutel
Featuring 12 Prizm parallels and two autographs per hobby box, 2015 Panini Prizm Football adds more options to their popular NFL release.
2015 Panini USA Baseball Cards
By Trey Treutel
Featuring a detailed look at the 14U, 15U, 17U, 18U and the Collegiate National Teams, 2015 Panini USA Baseball is a factory set with some extras. Each set includes seven autographs and two memorabilia cards.
2015 Rittenhouse Marvel Agents of SHIELD Season 2 Trading Cards
By Trey Treutel
Focusing on the second season, 2015 Rittenhouse Marvel Agents of SHIELD Season 2 features autographs for Chloe Bennet and Clark Gregg. Boxes include one autograph and one relic card.
2015 Topps Archives Signature Series Baseball Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015 Topps Archives Signature Series Baseball highlights the retired greats of the MLB with autographed buyback cards. Each box include one numbered buyback card featuring an on-card signature.
2015 Topps Dynasty Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Topps Dynasty Baseball is the sophomore release of the card maker’s ultra-premium product. Boxes have one high-end autographed patch, retired-star autographed dual relic or cut signature. There are also Will Ferrell autographs.
2015 Topps Dynasty Baseball Hot List
By Trey Treutel
Stressing quality over quantity, 2015 Topps Dynasty Baseball is very pricey but still nice to look at even if you can’t buy. To that end, here is a real-time list of the 50 most-watched 2015 Dynasty cards currently up for auction on eBay.
2015 Topps High Tek Football Cards – Review Added
By The Cardboard Connection
If you’re a player collector, 2015 Topps High Tek Football takes variations to another level. The all-acetate set has several designs for every base card. Single-pack boxes include one autograph.
2015 Topps High Tek Football Short Print Patterns and Variations Guide
By Trey Treutel
Featuring a large assortment of base pattern designs, 2015 Topps High Tek Football is filled with cards to chase. View full details on the base patterns and retro uniform variations in our comprehensive guide.
2015 Topps Mini Chrome Football Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015 Topps Mini Chrome Football takes the overall look and feel of the regular-sized version and shrinks it down. Hobby boxes come with one autograph.
2015 Topps Platinum Football Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015 Topps Platinum Football returns, once again balancing price with premium content. Hobby boxes come with a pair of autographs and an autographed patch card.
2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek Trading Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek brings the world of Star Wars into the modern world of collecting with unique designs and premium hits. Each box includes one pack that yields either an autograph or sketch card.
2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek Variation Short Prints and Patterns Guide
By Trey Treutel
Collectors can find multiple base card versions for Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, among others, thanks to the 2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek Variations. Adding to that, every subject has five different base patterns. View our detailed guide to help you spot them all.
2015 Topps Star Wars: The Force Awakens Series 1 Trading Cards
By The Cardboard Connection
2015 Topps Star Wars: The Force Awakens Series 1 introduces the characters and basic premise of the new film. Inserts include autographs, sketch cards and medallion cards. This is the first of two sets planned for The Force Awakens.
2015 Topps Tribute Special Edition Baseball Cards
By Trey Treutel
Issued in a case break configuration, 2015 Topps Tribute Special Edition Baseball features the refurbished autographs from the original 2015 Tribute Baseball release. Each box includes 24 autographs and 30 relics.
2015 Topps Triple Threads Football Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015 Topps Triple Threads Football brings plenty of autographs and memorabilia cards. Among the hits in each master box are an autographed triple relic and a rookie autographed relic.
2015 Upper Deck Marvel Vibranium Trading Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015 Upper Deck Marvel Vibranium presents collectors with a fresh chromium take on the Marvel Universe. Each box includes one autograph, sketch or manufactured patch card.
2015-16 Funko Pop WWE Series 3 Vinyl Figures
By Trey Treutel
Featuring Sting, Andre the Giant and the Bella Twins, 2015-16 Funko Pop WWE Series 3 Vinyl Figures add multiple options to the popular wrestling line.
2015-16 McFarlane NBA 27 Sports Picks Figures
By The Cardboard Connection
The 2015-16 McFarlane NBA 27 Sports Picks lineup doesn’t have any big-name debuts but it does have several of the game’s top players including Anthony Davis and James Harden.
2015-16 Panini Complete Basketball Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015-16 Panini Complete Basketball is geared to the basics of NBA collecting with a very simple release. Boxes include 37 parallels and one insert per box.
2015-16 Panini Court Kings Basketball Cards
By Trey Treutel
Continuing its reputation as an art-centric card product, 2015-16 Panini Court Kings Basketball returns with considerable rookie content and multiple on-card autograph inserts.
2015-16 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey Cards
By Trey Treutel
A new spin on a familiar brand, 2015-16 Upper Deck Black Diamond moves to the high-end realm with one pack per box. Offering an added bonus, each hobby box also contains one Exquisite Hockey pack.
2015-16 Upper Deck Connor McDavid Collection Hockey Cards
By Trey Treutel
Centered around the young stud for the Edmonton Oilers, 2015-16 Upper Deck Connor McDavid Collection Hockey is a factory set with 26 total cards.
2015-16 Upper Deck Full Force Hockey Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015-16 Upper Deck Full Force Hockey is new brand that is heavy on inserts and features a variety of card technologies, including 3D and acetate.
2016 Funko Disney Princesses Mystery Minis Vinyl Figures
By Trey Treutel
Funko Disney Princesses Mystery Minis features a mix of key princesses and sidekicks in a blind-box format. Ariel from the Little Mermaid and Anna and Elsa from Frozen are some of the most notable options.
2016 Funko Pop Alice in Wonderland Vinyl Figures
By Trey Treutel
The 2016 Funko Pop Alice in Wonderland figures pay homage to the live-action movie with a lineup that includes Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Heats.
2016 Funko Pop Clueless Vinyl Figures
By Trey Treutel
Honoring a pop culture classic, 2016 Funko Pop Clueless explores the teenage mindset in Beverly Hills during the 1990s. Figures include Cher, Dionne and Amber.
2016 Topps Premier Club Soccer Cards
By Trey Treutel
2016 Topps Premier Club Soccer keeps things simple with a moderate base set, a handful of inserts and three total autographs or relic cards per box.
Beginner’s Guide To Collecting Japanese Baseball Cards
By Eric Bracke
Check out a collecting guide to Japanese baseball cards ranging from vintage cards produced during the early parts of the 20th century through modern releases. This guide takes a look at the basic history of baseball cards from the Far East.
Detailed Guide to Rap and Hip Hop Collectibles
By Tony Frye
No longer a fringe industry, both rap and hip hop music sit firmly in the mainstream, pushing interest for the collectibles that celebrate the music and the creators. Take a detailed look at some of the top options for collectors, including trading cards, figures, and comics.
Funko Pop Battlestar Galactica Vinyl Figures
By The Cardboard Connection
Funko Pop Battlestar Galactica vinyl figures touch on the past and present with a variety of figures. The lineup includes stylized takes on key characters from the franchise across several series.
Funko Pop Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Vinyl Figures
By Trey Treutel
Pairing classic literature with an influx of zombies, Funko Pop Pride and Prejudice and Zombies offers figures from the Jane Austen-zombie hybrid film.
Golden State Warriors Replica 2015 Championship Rings & Trophies Seeing Strong Interest
By Trey Treutel
Allowing the fans to join in the 2015 title celebration, the Golden State Warriors provided replica championship rings as an arena giveaway and later offered replica trophies. View the full details on the popular collectible options.
Odell Beckham Jr. Rookie Card Guide and Visual Checklist
By Trey Treutel
A breakout star from the 2014 NFL rookie class, Odell Beckham Jr. has quickly established himself as one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the NFL. View all the rookie card options for the exciting wide receiver.
Panini Confirms NFL, NFLPA Exclusive Starting in 2016
By Trey Treutel
Get complete information on the Panini NFL and NFLPA exclusive. Topps and Panini both currently have an NFL license, but an agreement with the NFLPA will change that starting in 2016.
The Ultimate Marvel Avengers Card Collecting Guide
By Tony Frye
The Avengers have been a staple of comic book stores for over 50 years and with their growing popularity in film and television they are finally getting the trading card treatment they deserve. This guide runs down the complete catalog of Avengers trading card sets.
Top 10 Early Wynn Baseball Cards
By Matt Flaten
Early Wynn was one of those Hall of Fame pitchers who got better with age, even winning a Cy Young Award at 39. Wynn’s baseball cards have aged just as well and this top list features the key cardboard appearances throughout his career with the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox.
Top 10 Eddie Mathews Baseball Cards
By Matt Flaten
Eddie Mathews might be known as the second-best home run hitter in the history of the Braves but his baseball cards are some of the most valuable from the 1950s. This top list brings together his best cardboard appearances throughout his Hall of Fame career.
Top 10 Jim Bunning Baseball Cards
By Matt Flaten
Before dominating Capitol Hill as a Senator from Kentucky, Jim Bunning dominated the pitching mounds as a member of the Tigers and Phillies. His best baseball card appearances from his remarkable career are brought together in this comprehensive top list.
Top 10 Lefty Grove Baseball Cards
By Matt Flaten
As the ace of the legendary Philadelphia Athletics teams of the late 1920s and 1930s, Lefty Grove established himself as the top left-handed pitcher of his day. This list highlights ten of the very best Lefty Grove baseball card appearances.
Top 10 Paul Molitor Baseball Cards
By Eric Bracke
Paul Molitor spent the better part of two decades amassing 3,000 hits and a career batting average over .300 while building a reputation as one of the best postseason hitters of his generation. This list looks at 10 of the best baseball cards from this former Brewers and Twins Hall of Famer.
Top 10 Pedro Martinez Baseball Cards
By Eric Bracke
Pedro Martinez spent the majority of his Hall of Fame career as one of the most dominating pitchers in modern baseball. Over the course of his 18 seasons, he became an extremely popular player with collectors. We highlight ten top Pedro Martinez cards that make a great collecting addition.
Top 10 Pete Rose Baseball Cards
By Matt Flaten
Pete Rose has more than 1,000 baseball cards honoring his amazing playing career. That can be a little intimidating for collectors and this top list of his best trading cards offers a great starting point for building a collection.
Top 10 Reggie Jackson Baseball Cards
By Matt Flaten
Few players have ever been able to match Reggie Jackson’s popularity as “Mr. October.” He has a full hand of World Series rings and his catalog of baseball cards is just as remarkable as his Hall of Fame career. Celebrate that career with ten of the best Reggie Jackson baseball cards.
Top 10 Robin Yount Baseball Cards
By Matt Flaten
Robin Yount’s steady production at the plate made him one of the best batters of the 1980s and an all-time favorite of Brewers fans. In this list, Rockin’ Robin’s key baseball cards, from his iconic rookie to his later appearances, are brought together into an impressive top 10 list.
Top Donald Trump Card Collecting Guide and Checklist
By Tony Frye
Donald Trump is quite possibly the most visible man in America and his trading card value has never been higher. Take a look at some of his best cardboard options.
Ultimate Guide to The Walking Dead Collectibles
By Tony Frye
For over a decade, The Walking Dead has been a cultural phenomenon which has inspired countless products and collectibles. This guide compiles the more prominent and collectible of the bunch in one tidy place.
