And So It Begins: Panini America Preparing 2012-13 Classics Signatures Hockey Autos

The often-arduous journey to producing a predominantly hard-signed trading card release can be a grueling, obstacle-filled test of patience and production. But the payoff, both for collectors and all of us here at Panini America, is a compelling set that stands the test of time -- which is a perfect summation of the upcoming 2012-13 Classics Signatures Hockey. The newest addition…

Panini America Secures Exclusive Rights to One Direction; Photocards Coming in Fall

Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, announced today that it has secured the exclusive global collectibles rights to British/Irish boy-band sensation One Direction. The relationship includes exclusivity in the U.S. The company’s first product devoted to the group, a set of 90 collectible photocards, will release in the fall. Drawing comparisons to the Beatles, One Direction…