The Winner of Panini’s ‘Whose Autograph Is This?’ Contest for January Is . . .
Either this month's batch of random signatures was easier to identify, the members of the guessing community made it a point to help each other out or perhaps the monthly contest is beginning to pick up a little mainstream steam. Whatever the reason, we had a record number of correct entries for January's "Whose Autograph Is This?" contest. So we…
The Routing Table This Week: Contenders Hockey, National Treasures Football
I began trembling at my desk in the middle of the afternoon on Thursday. For the life of me, I couldn't understand why. In fact, it wasn't until I walked to the far end of the building later that evening that I figured out what was causing my sweaty tremors. A serious case of Routing Table withdrawal. (more…)
The Routing Table This Week: Contenders Hockey, National Treasures Football
I began trembling at my desk in the middle of the afternoon on Thursday. For the life of me, I couldn't understand why. In fact, it wasn't until I walked to the far end of the building later that evening that I figured out what was causing my sweaty tremors. A serious case of Routing Table withdrawal. (more…)
Panini Peek: 2010-11 Contenders Hockey
In this history-making season of hockey firsts for Panini America, perhaps no other product on the release calendar has received as much pre-release anticipation as 2010-11 Contenders. It's a product with a proud, universally embraced lineage in the other sports that most hockey collectors hoped -- with crossed fingers -- would make its way to the ice. In late March, it will. (more…)
Panini America On Location Video: The Taylor Hall Signing Session
Taylor Hall, the Edmonton Oilers' sensational rookie winger, came through town earlier this week for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars, providing Panini America with a can't-miss Monday night meeting with the first overall pick of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Equipped with a Flip camera and some of the sweetest hockey cards you've ever seen, Panini America acquisitions specialist Alex Carbajal ventured downtown to the posh team hotel for a quick…
‘Whose Autograph Is This?’ January’s Great Guessing Contest from Panini America
In the almost three 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 a chord with today’s collectors. But the…
‘Whose Autograph Is This?’ January’s Great Guessing Contest from Panini America
In the almost three 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 a chord with today’s collectors. But the…
The State of Redemption Cards
The following response was sent to a customer from Panini America Vice President Jim Dryden regarding the state of redemption cards. We felt it was worth sharing with all Panini America customers. First of all, thanks to all Panini America customers for purchasing our products. We appreciate your business. Please know that your support is as vital to our success now as it’s…
The State of Redemption Cards
The following response was sent to a customer from Panini America Vice President Jim Dryden regarding the state of redemption cards. We felt it was worth sharing with all Panini America customers. First of all, thanks to all Panini America customers for purchasing our products. We appreciate your business. Please know that your support is as vital to our success now as it’s…
Panini Peek: Crown Royale Hockey’s Unparalleled Rookie Card Parallels
I'm among the fortuitous few who happened to be present earlier today when five unsigned Rookie Silhouettes inserts from the forthcoming 2010-11 Crown Royale Hockey set arrived in the building, hot off the printing press. What I saw left me knee-weak and borderline breathless. (more…)