Panini America Makes History with Michael Jackson-Worn Memorabilia Trading Cards
They say clothes don't make the man. But these aren't just any clothes and this isn't just any man. Sometimes, under extraordinary circumstances, clothes do make the man. They make him more collectible, more memorable, and perhaps even more touchable than he's ever been. (more…)
Panini’s Official Michael Jackson Card Set Recalls King of Pop’s Greatest Albums
The five greatest albums in the incomparable career of Michael Jackson sold more than 210 million total copies. We'll give you a second or two to let that statement sink in before we move on . . . From "Off The Wall," Jackson's captivating fifth studio album, to his transcendent "Thriller," Jackson's records weren't so much records at all, but worldwide events that redefined…
Panini Peek World Premiere: 2011 Panini Americana Prime Time Stars (Gallery)
Sporting a checklist that reads like a star-studded 1980s TV Guide table of contents, the Prime Time Stars subset in the forthcoming 2011 Panini Americana trading card set is sure to be a smashing success with any fan of small-screen sitcoms from the last three decades. The subset stars some of the most beloved television personalities of the modern era -- from Bo…
A Closer Look: The ‘Number Ones’ Subset in Panini’s Michael Jackson Trading Card Set
As the anticipation continues to swell for the long-awaited launch of the official Panini America Michael Jackson trading card set,we figured another world premiere sneak peek might keep the momentum building. Last weekend we previewed some of the scene-setting base cards gracing the June 8 release. Today, we unveil for the first time the Number Ones subset, a 13-card tribute to The King of…
Name That Panini America Brand Logo . . . And You Could Win a Coveted Black Box
Remember a few weeks back when we conducted that contest for five Panini America Black Boxes from the 2011 Industry Summit? If so, you'll also remember that we promised at the time that a second contest was coming to award one more of those magical, mystical must-haves. Well, this is that contest -- and in order to win, you'll have to prove just how closely you…
First Cuts: A Pre-Production Look at Some of 2011 Panini Americana’s Cut Autographs
Loyal readers of The Knight's Lance were treated to their first look at 2011 Panini Americana in early March. Not long after that, I noticed preliminary designs for the product's Combo Cuts cut-autograph cards sitting on the fabled Panini America Routing Table. So I took a few pictures. (more…)
Knight’s Lance Exclusive: The Complete 2011 Industry Summit Black Box Checklist
Now that we're just mere hours away from the official launch of the 2011 Industry Summit in Las Vegas, that means were also just mere hours away from the release of Panini America's show-stopping Black Boxes. What follows is a comprehensive checklist of the fabulous autograph and memorabilia cards -- every one a 1/1 -- highlighting this year's edition. (more…)
Justin Bieber, Cars 2 Highlight New Sticker & Album Collections from Panini America
One's a bona fide summer blockbuster and one of the most anticipated animated movie sequels of all time. The other is nothing less than the most followed, friended, viewed and downloaded entertainer in the free world. And just when you thought the hype surrounding "Cars 2" and Justin Bieber couldn't possibly get any bigger, Panini America announces plans to…
Panini Peek: 2011 Americana (with Gallery)
The next red-carpet-ready installment of Panini America's popular Americana trading card line is currently in production, with plans to release to rave reviews in early June. 2011 Panini Americana, a bona fide star-studded summer blockbuster, will deliver one autograph or memorabilia card in every $25 pack while each four-pack box will yield one Screen Gems insert, one Matinee Legends insert, one Prime Time…
Black Box Confidential: The Hand-Picked Gems Headed to the 2011 Industry Summit
Panini America's vaunted Black Box. It began back in 2002 as a way to provide added value to attendees of the industry's annual Hawaii Trade Conference. Before long, it became -- and remains -- one of the event's biggest attractions. Simply mention the term "Black Box" to veteran collectors and you're likely to get a raised eyebrow and a knowing nod, telling reactions inspired by the inherent buzz and…