James Bond is no stranger to the world of cards. For more than 40 years, collectors have been able to chase sets featuring the suave spy. In recent years, Rittenhouse Archives has carried the franchise within the hobby. Since 2002, they’ve released almost 20 007-themed sets. Their latest, James Bond 50th Anniversary Series 2, arrives [...]
Sports Card News and New Products
2013 Topps Archives Football Announced
Topps has announced that it will be coming out with 2013 Topps Archives Football. As far as football cards go, this looks to be a fun and nostalgic box to break. A few of the throwback styles and insert sets that stick out when you take a look at the previews include 1000 Yard Club [...]
2012 Bowman Chrome Blue Wave Wrapper Redemption Program
2012 Bowman Chrome Baseball releases this week and Topps has put out a great infographic on the Blue Wave Wrapper Redemption Program. Check it out here:
Trash Talk: 2012 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Brand New Series
When Garbage Pail Kids debuted in 1985, they were meant to lampoon the Cabbage Patch Kids craze. The result was a craze unto itself. Within just a couple of years, there were 15 basic series released, scores of international sets and tons of spinoff products. It even inspired a Garbage Pail Kids movie, although that [...]
Upper Deck to Produce 2012 Fleer Retro Football!
Following up on the unbelievably hot release of 2011/12 Fleer Retro Basketball, Upper Deck has announced 2012 Fleer Retro Football! For those that are unaware, Fleer Retro Basketball was one of the hottest releases of all time, as it skyrocketed in price largely due to the crazy demand for rare inserts in the product. Here [...]
2013 Topps Baseball Series 1 Takes Interactivity to a New Level with the Million Dollar Chase Game
Topps has announced that 2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball will include The Million Dollar Chase! Here’s how it works: Special code cards will be inserted in 2013 Topps Baseball Boxes to unlock players on the Million Dollar chase game website. Each day, choose the player you think will get a hit in real MLB action. [...]
2011/12 Panini Dominion Hockey is Here!
Today marks the release of 2011/12 Panini Dominion Hockey. In looking through all of the preview images put out from Panini, this product looks pretty incredible. Here’s the per box breakdown: 1 Pack Per Box, 8 Card Per Pack Each Box Delivers a Combination of 6 Autographs and Memorabilia Cards, with at least 1 on-card [...]
This Week in Cards
Card collectors have a nice mix of new products to choose from this week. They span several sports. A pair of Hollywood hobby heavyweights also weigh in on the action. 2011-12 Panini Dominion Hockey The final set of the 2011-12 hockey season is here. Even with the lockout now official, there’s no denying the high-end [...]
Upper Deck Announces 2011/12 Exquisite Collection Basketball!
2011/12 Exquisite Collection Basketball features five autographs in every box including one Rookie Autograph Card numbered to 199 or less as well as one UD Black Signature from: Logo Patch Cards, Blackboard Signatures, Bio-Scripts or UD Black Signatures! Also, look for multi-signed cards numbered to 5 or less! Of course Upper Deck has some all [...]
This Week in Cards
After a busy week last week, things have slowed down — at least in the quantities of new releases. 2012 Topps Triple Threads sees the return of the long-running, high-end set while 2012 Cryptozoic DC Comics – The New 52 offers non-sport collectors a fresh twist on a classic license. 2012 Topps Triple Threads Baseball [...]
