The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2019-20 Obsidian Basketball
The strikingly dark Optichrome aesthetics. The funky-cool die-cuts. The arresting array of rainbow parallels. The top-notch autograph checklist featuring rookies, veterans and legends. Yep, all of the captivating characteristics that have made Panini America's Obsidian Basketball franchise such a hit in recent years are getting back together again -- tomorrow. That's when 2019-20 Obsidian Basketball arrives in hobby shops across…
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2018-19 Revolution Basketball (100+ Pics)
The super-short Galactic chase. The tough-to-pull-but-top-notch autographs. The multi-magnificence of the flashy parallels. With three short sentences, hoops collectors across the country know what product is being identified: Panini America’s Revolution Basketball. It’s a product that has warmed its way into the hearts of collectors in just three short seasons by offering a flashy mid-season departure of a product. Revolution’s tried-and-true recipe returns intact…
Panini America Offers Detailed First Look at 2017-18 Vanguard Basketball (Gallery)
There was a time in the sports collectibles industry (like 15 or so year ago), when Promo or Sample Cards were as much a part of a new product release as fancily worded press releases and mylar wrap. These so-called Sample Cards were a way for manufacturers to preview the look and feel of an upcoming set. And the more unique…
Panini America’s Weekly Redemption Card Update: Steph, Seager, Wiggins and More
In an effort to keep collectors updated on the status of those Panini America redemption cards that are currently being processed, we’ll post a list every week, like the one included in the attachments below, detailing the most recent cards being fulfilled this week. The following list is intended to inform collectors about which redemption cards from which products are being processed…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Opens Boxes of 2017 Contenders Draft Picks Basketball
Just when you think this summer is coming to an end, be ready: Another hobby heat wave is coming -- and it's going to be a scorcher. It's scheduled to arrive tomorrow in hobby shops across North America and likely will last well into next year. Such is the heat-generating force that is the 2017 NBA rookie crop. The first…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Cracks Four Early Boxes of 2016-17 Noir Basketball
Panini America's 2016-17 Noir Basketball arrives tomorrow in hobby shops across North America boasting the dark-sleek aesthetic that has accompanied the product since that debut release during the 2014-15 NBA trading card season. But those striking optics wouldn't mean nearly as much if the product didn't also have captivating content to go with it -- and 2016-17 Noir Basketball fits…
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2016-17 Noir Basketball (60+ Sweet Pics)
In fairly short order, Panini America's Noir Basketball brand has carved out a loyal following among many higher-end hoops collectors by maintaining a sense of sleek sophistication with darker, mood-setting aesthetics and some true calling-card inclusions. It's a recipe that has, thus far, made the hit-heavy hobby offering a late-season staple. And on Wednesday, the 2016-17 edition arrives to captivate…
Panini America Shares Early Details on 2017 National Sports Collectors Convention Set
With the Fourth of July holiday now well in our rearview mirror, we’re ready to kick off the countdown to the manifold majesty that is Panini America’s presence at the 2017 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. It should go without saying that Panini America is feverishly planning to steal the show once again this year. From an industry-leading wrapper redemption program to the Live Redemption…
Panini America’s Weekly Redemption Card Update: Witten, Wiggins, D-Wade, More
In an effort to keep collectors updated on the status of those Panini America redemption cards that are currently being processed, we’ll post a list every week, like the one included in the attachments below, detailing the most recent cards being fulfilled this week. The following list is intended to inform collectors about which redemption cards from which products are being processed…
Spectracular Views: Panini America Eyes the Prime Nature of 2016-17 Spectra Basketball
With the 2017 NBA Finals set to get underway Thursday night, an international audience promises to be glued to the third straight showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors from the opening tip on. So as we anxiously await Game 1, we wanted to offer something to help pass the time. We'll have a comprehensive Quality Control Gallery…