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2011 Collectibles Industry Summit Update: 3/23/11
Kevin Isaacson’s top 10 highlights (so far), Upper Deck’s upcoming trading card evolution, Panini’s new distribution plan, Knight’s Lance Black Box contest and the latest news, notes, press releases and updates from the 2011 Sports Collectibles Industry Summit in Las Vegas.
Top 20 MLB Jersey Sales From the 2010 Baseball Season
Derek Jeter, Joe Mauer and Roy Halladay were the three best selling MLB jerseys from the 2010 baseball season according to the MLB, MLBPA and Majestic. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees yet again topped overall team merchandise sales.
Slash Collection to Hit Auction Block March 26th
Former Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver guitarist’s personal collection to hit the auction block on March 26th. Top-hats, guitars, jewelry, cars, pin ball machines, leather jackets and other unique Slash items fill out the roster of bad ass memorabilia.
2011 Topps Heritage Review
Heritage is an excellent product that delivers a mystery pack’s worth of immagination and intrigue. If it’s a vintage baseball card experience you seek, Heritage is worth a peak, as you will no doubt appreciate the authentic baseball card experience it offers.
2011 Sweet Spot Football
Sweet Spot football returns for a sophomore season of NCAA football card action. Upper Deck’s mini-helmet themed product features a fresh checklist of NFL rookies and the addition of “Sweet Spot Rivalry” book cards and “Scouting Report” inserts featuring ESPN’s Todd McShay and Chris Mortenson. 2011 Sweet Spot Football delivers 4 hits per box and is scheduled to hit hobby shop shelves well before the Autumn leaves begin to fall.
1997-2010: The Evolution of SP Authentic Football Card Design
From 1997 SP Authentic to 2010 SP Authentic, we look at 14 years of football card design from Upper Deck’s trademark franchise.
2011 Upper Deck Soccer
Product Details Set Checklist Product Details Upper Deck Soccer returns for another season of MLS themed trading card action. 2011 Upper Deck Soccer features the first cards of Thierry Henry, Nery Castillo, Rafa Marquez and Juan Aguedelo as well as superstars from the world of women’s soccer. Release Date: 4/19/11 Box Configuration: 20 Packs Per […]
2011 Sports Collectibles Industry Summit Update: 3/15/11
UDA Michael Jordan jersey raffle, Babe Ruth laptop skins and the latest news, notes and updates from the upcoming 2011 Sports Collectibles Industry Summit, which takes place in Las Vegas from March 20-23.
2011 MLB Baseball Hat Rankings
While jerseys get all the credit in the sports world of today, it’s the baseball cap that is baseball’s most popular and identifiable article of sports wear. Below is a look at one man’s opinion of each Major League Baseball hat.
2011 Topps Opening Day Baseball Review
If there was a such thing as an “inverse parallel” set, Topps Opening Day would be just that. This is one product that I’ve never much cared for or understood. It’s essentially base Topps, only the cards lack foil, have flimsy stock, lack value and it releases prior to its namesake.
Big Time Hits: 2010 National Treasures Football
Massive card gallery featuring some of the biggest hits to hit eBay from 2010 Playoff National Treasures Football. Octographs, laundry tags, NFL shield and equipment logo patches, Hall of Fame autographs, Reebok logo autographs and other big time hits from Panini’s premier pigskin product.
2010 Exquisite Collection Football
Upper Deck’s legendary high-end brand enters its freshman season with the NCAA football license. The latest Exquisite Collection promises the same craftsmanship collectors have come to expect with a few new twists including Tri-Fold Signature Book Cards. 2010 Exquisite Collection is scheduled to hit hobby shop shelves on March 31st, 2011.
2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball
2011 Topps Triple Threads details, card gallery, highlights, hot auctions, price comparison and other information. The set returns for another season of high-end baseball card hijinks, this time packing double the hits per box and several intriguing new additions.
2011 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions
Goodwin Champions returns for a second season since being brought back to life, this time around the product will feature an expanded multi-sport checklist rather than the MLB license it did in 2010. Back are the popular Entomology cards featuring an array of encased creepy creatures. 2011 Goodwin Champions is set to release sometime during the Summer of 2011, with each 20-pack hobby box delivering 3 hits, 10 mini cards and a host of additional oddities.
2011 Panini Americana
Panini’s cinema driven trading card offering returns for another screening this June. 2011 Panini Americana features a diverse cast of movie stars, directors and other contributors to the entertainment industry. Each $80-$100 hobby box will deliver 4-packs and 4-hits.
Blake Griffin Basketball Card Auction Nears $20,000
Blake Griffin National Treasures 1/1 NBA Logoman Autograph nears $20,000 with 4 days remaining on eBay. Stephen Strasburg’s Superfractor fears his time is running out, hopes for sale of less than $21,403.
Top 10 eBay Baseball Card Sales: Freddie Freeman
The top 10 recent eBay sales of Freddie Freeman baseball cards. With Domonic Brown on the mend, the talented 21-year old Braves first baseman’s chances of capturing the 2011 NL Rookie of the Year Award are looking pretty good at the moment.
2010 SP Authentic Football Review
With 2010 SP Authentic Football, it’s becoming clear that Upper Deck is successfully sailing through uncharted sports card waters. SP Authentic is as close to an authentic college football experience as the card world has ever seen.
