A Historic Edition of Panini Unwrapped: 2010-11 Playoff Contenders Hockey
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh3WVX-nxho&w=560&h=349] Join Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha as they bust the first box of the celebrated 2010-11 Playoff Contenders Hockey, the landmark first hockey installment of the venerable trading card franchise. After you've watched the video (shot by the shaky hands of first-time videographer Chris Reed, Panini America's obviously nervous new marketing acquisition), please share your candid comments on the product for…
And the Latest Winner in Panini America’s ‘Guess the Autograph’ Contest Is . . .
Just like that, another captivating “Guess the Autograph” contest has come to an end. The May edition of this Knight’s Lance staple featured 20 mystery autographs, a three-day run time and, for just the second time, multiple prizes. Indeed, since the contest has grown to be so popular, we’ve decided to award one grand prize and a small handful of runner-up prizes. But before…
The Triumphant Return of Panini America’s Captivating ‘Guess the Autograph’ Contest
In the more than six months since we launched The Knight’s Lance, we’ve produced several posts that have been popular with the blog’s loyal readers. From behind-the-scenes looks at the trading card process that you just won’t get anywhere else to exclusive first looks at Panini America's best products, we seem to have struck a chord with today’s collectors. But some of the most…
Panini Peek: 2010-11 Dominion Hockey
My hands are a little shaky at the moment so you'll have to excuse any typos in this post. I just spent the last 10 minutes marveling at the preliminary product information and images for 2010-11 Dominion Hockey . . . and I can't stop shaking. Frankly, I don't even know where to begin previewing a product of this magnitude. (more…)
Panini America Redemption Card Update: Hakeem, Hall, Horne and More
In an effort to keep collectors updated on the status of those Panini America redemption cards that are currently being processed at a breakneck clip, we’ll post a list, like the one below, detailing the most recent cards being fulfilled. The following list is by no means complete, but it does let collectors know which redemption cards from which products are being processed this week. We’ll…
The Quality Control Gallery: 2010-11 Playoff Contenders Hockey (Second of Two Parts)
Yesterday afternoon we shared with you just some of the cool 2010-11 Playoff Contenders Hockey cards unearthed during the first round of the quality-control process. We also promised yesterday to share more of the goods in a follow-up gallery today. Consider this us making good on our promise. (more…)
The Quality Control Gallery: 2010-11 Playoff Contenders Hockey (First of Two Parts)
The Panini America hockey team -- veteran puckheads Al Muir and Clint Hall -- made history on Friday by becoming the first two people on the planet to bust the history-making first boxes of 2010-11 Playoff Contenders Hockey. (Some guys have all the luck.) For the record, their enviable opening ceremony was work-related. Muir and Hall were conducting the quality control process…
Panini America Redemption Card Update: Hakeem Nicks, Kenny Britt, NBA Legends
In an effort to keep collectors updated on the status of those Panini America redemption cards that are currently being processed at a breakneck clip, we’ll post a list, like the one below, detailing the most recent cards being fulfilled. The following list is by no means complete, but it does let collectors know which redemption cards from which products are being processed this…
Before Packout: 2010-11 Playoff Contenders Hockey Rookie Ticket Reveal (Gallery)
I happened to be back in the massive acquisitions vault inside Panini America headquarters yesterday afternoon and noticed a nice assortment of what promise to be some of the most coveted Rookie Cards of the entire 2010-11 NHL collecting season. The on-card autographed gems, shown in all their splendor below, will no doubt play a starring role in the May 18 release…
Panini’s Plans for the 2011 Spring Expo
Officials at Panini America recently released details for the upcoming 2011 Toronto Sportcard and Memorabilia Spring Expo (beginning April 29 at the Toronto International Centre) and once again will aim to please hockey collectors with a trademark wrapper redemption program. Panini has developed a 13-card redemption set updating 2010-11 Donruss Hockey, including 10 Rated Rookies. (more…)