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…

Winners Announced in Panini America’s March ‘Guess the Autograph’ Contest

Just like that, another captivating "Guess the Autograph" contest has come to an end. The March edition of this Knight's Lance staple featured 15 mystery autographs, a shorter running time and, for the first time ever, 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.…

It’s Back! The Celebrated Return of Panini America’s ‘Guess the Autograph’ Contest

  [caption id="attachment_4266" align="aligncenter" width="581" caption="5. Hockey"][/caption] In the more than four 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 the first video breaks of Panini America‘s best products, we seem to have struck…

Panini Peek: 2010-11 Luxury Suite Hockey

In early June, just as the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs are reaching their crescendo, Panini America will revolutionize high-end hockey collecting with the launch of 2010-11 Luxury Suite Hockey, a $50-for-three-cards thrill ride in which every card in the set is either a memorabilia card, an autograph card, an autographed memorabilia card or a Rookie Card. By design, the truly unique concept -- names like "Nothing…

The Knight’s Lance Weekend Rewind

Look, it's no secret that America's affinity for online surfing typically takes the weekend off -- like the rest of us -- and then picks back up first Monday morning when everyone returns to the office. The Knight's Lance, however, rarely takes a day off. So while most of the blog's loyal readers were busy soaking up this past weekend,…

A Special Farewell Episode of Panini Unwrapped: 2010-11 Crown Royale Hockey

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC7B-gTClAA&w=480&h=390]  Join Panini America's Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha for the historic final episode of Panini Unwrapped . . . at least the final episode in Panini America's old office. On Monday, the company will be operating in spectacular new digs just a few miles up the road. One of the final acts of business in the old building…

Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2010-11 Crown Royale Hockey

Turns out jet-setting to Los Angeles for the 2011 NBA All-Star Game and all of its celebrity-festooned festivities -- and calling it "work" -- isn't all it's cracked up to be. After all, being on the road means not being in the office; and any given day spent away from the Panini America office means you run the risk of missing something really cool. Case in point: I…

Panini Peek: 2010-11 Zenith Hockey

Dare to tear? Dare to tear! One of the most vexing dilemmas of 1990s sports card collecting will once again rear its controversial visage beginning this summer with the triumphant return of the fabled Zenith Hockey brand. A product that has been splendidly overhauled for a new generation, 2010-11 Zenith Hockey delivers more than just tough decisions. It also includes more than 200 Rookie…
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