Panini America Unveils Complete Details of Its 2012 National Wrapper Redemption Set
Following a few solid weeks of collector speculation and buzz-generating buildup, Panini America finally is ready to announce complete details surrounding the showstopping wrapper-redemption program it has planned for next month's 2012 National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore. Over the weekend we showcased many of the inserts we have planned for the show, including first looks at the Cracked Ice…
Panini America Reveals List of Autograph SPs Found in 2011-12 Titanium Hockey
Now that 2011-12 Titanium Hockey has had a chance to marinate on the market for a couple of weeks (and become one of the most popular products of the NHL collecting season so far in the process), Panini America NHL Brand Manager Chris Barr has given us the green light to release the list of autograph SPs permeating a product…
Panini Unwraps 2011-12 Rookie Anthology
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrZtm7_SJkY&w=600&h=338] Panini America's Scott Prusha and Tim Trout sit down for a revealing two-box bust of 2011-12 Rookie Anthology Hockey. The rookie-rich, cleanly crafted product updates Rookie Card checklists from previous 2011-12 Panini America products while also delivering a stand-alone Rookie Anthology design that will have collectors clamoring. After you've watched the video, you can access the Rookie Anthology…
Panini America Releases List of Autograph SPs for 2011-12 NBA Hoops Basketball
Seeing as how 2011-12 NBA Hoops Basketball has had more than a few months to marinate on the market, chances are many of the autograph quantities you're about see won't be complete shockers. Nonetheless, when Panini America NBA Brand Manager Keith Hower says he has something to share with collectors, well, you share it. Having said that, here's a look…
Panini America Releases the List of Hockey SSPs for 2011-12 Elite, 2011-12 Contenders
Over the course of the last few weeks we've brought you the list of short prints found in both 2011-12 Elite Hockey and 2011-12 Contenders Hockey. What we haven't unveiled up to this point, however, are the lists of SSPs -- or Super Short Prints -- found in those two popular products. For not having those lists published before now,…
Revealed: Panini America Identifies List of 2011-12 Elite Hockey Autographed SPs
Judging by the amount of requests flooding The Knight's Lance and the Panini America Facebook and Twitter feeds in recent weeks, inquiring collecting minds want to know: "When is Panini America going to release the autograph SP list for 2011-12 Elite Hockey. The short answer to that question is "today." Below, you'll find the preliminary list of autograph short prints…
Panini America Releases Checklist for the 2012 Toronto Spring Expo Redemption
Thousands of Canada’s most passionate collectors descended upon the Toronto International Centre last weekend to take part in the 2012 Toronto Spring Expo and, more specifically, the show-stopping Panini America wrapper-redemption program. From unique event-used NHL All-Star Game towel cards to show-exclusive autographs to instant-win prizes such as sketch cards and autographed memorabilia, it appeared as if everyone pulled something sweet…
Panini America Addresses Printing Error in 2011 National Treasures Football Insert
Panini America officials on Monday announced that the company will honor up to 97 error cards from the 2011 National Treasures Football Pro Bowl Letterman insert that inadvertently included a foil “Authentic Autograph” stamp on the front. The cards were not intended to be autographed and contain no authentication copy on the back, but that’s of little consolation to collectors…
The Weekly Panini Price Index (PPI): Justin Bieber 2.0 Auto Card Fetches Huge Bucks
There's been a firestorm debate between the mainstream media and passionate card collectors lately about the current health of the trading card category. Given the magnitude of the brouhaha, we thought it would be fun to start a weekly segment on The Knight's Lance that features the sell of a big-ticket trading card of a newsworthy entertainer or athlete. Hopefully along the way…
SP Reveal: 2011 Playoff Contenders Football Signs of Greatness Autographs
The great print-run reveal for 2011 Playoff Contenders Football has run the gamut in recent weeks. We've shared information on variations and short-print lists for the product's Rookie Tickets . . . and Rookie Inks . . . and Super Bowl Tickets . . . and Legendary Contenders. In fact, about the only thing we haven't shared yet are the…