Panini Presents: 2010-11 Score Hockey
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVQGFNlksOc&fs=1&hl=en_US] Panini America's sweater-clad card geeks -- Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha -- get an early crack at the new 2010-11 Score Hockey. Stay tuned to the end for what just might be a most hair-razing conclusion.
The Redeeming Qualities of 2010-11 Limited Basketball
Legendary San Antonio Spurs point machine George Gervin was gifted with unmatched scoring skill and an equally impressive nickname, "The Iceman." In recent days, the Iceman cometh to Panini America headquarters (or at least his 2010-11 Limited autographed cards did). And he brought some of his friends with him. (more…)
Panini Presents: The Art of NFL Sticker Collecting
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbf-c5xP13Y&fs=1&hl=en_US] Panini America's Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha shed light on the thrilling aspects of collecting the officially licensed NFL Sticker and Album Collection. Watch the video for a hands-on how-to of NFL Sticker Collecting.
Panini Behind the Scenes: Cards . . . Before They Become Cards
Look, I don't know how else to really bring this up so I'll just come right out and ask: Have you ever wondered what trading cards look like before they're trading cards? You know, before they're all UV-glossy and rectangled and emblazoned with printing technology or autographs or memorabilia or all three? Well, at just the right angle under just the right light, they look a…
A World Series-Worthy Contest
Many people might not realize that Panini America's corporate office is located less than a mile from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, site of Game 3, Game 4 and potentially Game 5 of the 2010 World Series that begins tonight in San Francisco when the Texas Rangers battle the Giants. The proximity of the home team means we have an office full…
Panini NFL Rookie of the Week
Week 7 Rookie of the Week Dez Bryant, DAL – 4 catches for 54 yards, two touchdowns and a 93-yard punt return for a touchdown Other Top Performances (more…)
Panini Peek: 2010-11 Crown Royale Hockey
One of the true crowning achievements of the 2010-11 NHL trading card season arrives just after the New Year with the arrival of 2010-11 Crown Royale Hockey. The wickedly innovative, abundantly royal release is unlike anything else on the hockey market today and will deliver one autograph or memorabilia card per pack and a whopping 14 autographs (at least) per case.…
Panini Presents: 2010 Epix Football with Jonathan Cook of Forever The Sickest Kids
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDmmGuS-Efc&fs=1&hl=en_US] Noted rockstar -- and collector -- Jonathan Cook, the lead singer for popular pop rock band Forever The Sickest Kids, stops by the Panini America offices for a quick bust between tours. Finally. Cook puts to bed the age-old myth that rock stars don't collect sports cards.
Shoot (Your Idea) . . . And You May Score
When 2010-11 Score Hockey releases to the puck-minded masses tomorrow, it will do so with a 59-card Hot Rookies subset sure to be in huge demand from the opening pack. But there are nine of those Hot Rookies in particular that collectors will find to be in considerably shorter supply than the others. How short exactly? Never you mind. Just know…
The Drool Gallery: 2010 Crown Royale Football
Late last week we had the pleasure of bringing you an exclusive look at the profusely attractive Rookie Die-Cuts Prime Signatures cards from the highly anticipated 2010 Crown Royale Football, which goes live tomorrow. Well, now that the regal release has finished printing and has been shipped, we can show you even more cards from this majestic beauty. So grab a seat and…