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2005 Artbox Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Trading Cards
Recapping the first film in the mega-popular franchise, 2005 Artbox Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is highlighted by a broad mix of autographs, costume and prop cards. John Cleese and John Hurt are the lead signers.
2000 Topps Baseball Cards
Split between two series, 2000 Topps Baseball has just 478 cards. Although tough to pull, the autograph lineup is extremely strong. Other highlights include Hank Aaron reprints and the challenging Magic Moments base set variations.
Top 1990s Baseball Rookie Cards to Collect
The 1990s saw tons of Hall of Fame-caliber rookie cards pass through the hobby. Here are a few must-have baseball rookie cards from the era that will last the test of time.
1955-56 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
1955-56 Parkhurst Hockey is the sport’s only set of the year. Highlighting players from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, Jacques Plante is the key rookie card.
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
One of the most attractive sets of the era, 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Hockey also has a loaded checklist. Ken Dryden, Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne are among the major rookie cards.
1966 Topps Batman Riddler Back Trading Cards
1966 Topps Batman Riddler Back is one of two sets from the year to include images from the Adam West film. The 38-card set is also notable for the riddles found on the card backs.
2002 Topps Traded and Rookies Baseball Cards
2002 Topps Traded and Rookies Baseball marks the second straight year the late-season set included both Topps and Topps Chrome cards. Jose Bautista is the key rookie card.
2012 Panini Americana Heroes & Legends Trading Cards
2012 Panini Americana Heroes & Legends revamps the brand’s format, opting for a greater emphasis on sports and history over celebrities. Boxes promise three total autographs, nine inserts and one parallel. Subjects include Olympic athletes, military heroes and astronauts.
1986-87 Fleer Basketball Cards
One of the most important sets in the hobby, 1986-87 Fleer Basketball is headlined by the Michael Jordan rookie card. Other key RCs include Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing.
1975-76 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
1975-76 O-Pee-Chee Hockey has one of the company’s simpler designs. The relatively tame checklist includes rookie cards of Clark Gillies and Harold Snepsts.
1966 Topps Batman B Series Blue Bat Trading Cards
The franchise’s third illustrated set of the year, 1966 Topps Batman B Series Blue Bat is, perhaps, the strangest as well. The 44-card set has two distinct back variations.
2002 Topps Baseball Cards
2002 Topps Baseball is highlighted by the Joe Mauer rookie card. The set also has 73 different Barry Bonds home run variations, honoring his single-season record.
2012 Press Pass Fanfare Racing Cards
2012 Press Pass Fanfare Racing has the company’s largest autograph checklist of the year. Combining racers from NASCAR’s Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series, every pack has either an autograph or race-used memorabilia card.
Michael Jordan Guide to 2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball
2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball has emerged as one of the year’s hottest sets. With Michael Jordan leading the way, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide of all of his cards in the set. Whether you’re chasing or window shopping, this simple visual guide has you covered.
2011-12 In the Game Heroes & Prospects Update Hockey Cards
2011-12 In the Game Heroes & Prospects Update Hockey bookends ITG’s hockey season with a 50-card set featuring more youngsters from the CHL and AHL. The box set also comes with an autograph and game-used memorabilia card.
1951-52 Parkhurst Hockey Cards
Ushering in the modern hockey card era, 1951-52 Parkhurst Hockey is one of the hobby’s all-time great sets. The first set in several years, the checklist is nearly all rookies, including Gordie Howe and Maurice Richard.
1977-78 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
1977-78 O-Pee-Chee Hockey closely mirrors the same season’s Topps set. Although the design is somewhat uninspired, the checklist includes rookies of Mike Milbury and Paul Holmgren.
2003 Topps Traded & Rookies Baseball Cards
2003 Topps Traded & Rookies Baseball marked the third straight year the set combined both the Topps and Topps Chrome brands. The rookie-heavy checklist includes Robinson Cano, Hanley Ramirez and Brian McCann.
