Autographs Set to Spike Panini America’s Wrapper-Redemption Packs at the National
It's no secret that we at Panini America bring out the big guns every year for the National Sports Collectors Convention. As you've seen so far, we aim to please once again when the 32nd annual NSCC kicks off next week in Rosemont, Ill. In recent weeks we've slowly and seductively provided the savory details surrounding our plans for this year's show, including information…
Panini America Creates Something Special for Hockey Collectors at the National
OK, hockey collectors: Ask and you shall receive. Over the past two weeks, the Knight’s Lance has given collectors an exclusive look at card images for the upcoming National as they become available. But there has been one question asked on several occasions. Where’s the hockey? (more…)
Maple Leafs Center Nazem Kadri Spends a Day with Card Collector Joel Silverman
Close to 200 collectors celebrate with the 2010-11 Panini NHL Player of the Day National Sweepstakes TORONTO, ONTARIO – Joel Silverman, a 26 year-old avid NHL trading card collector from Thornhill, Ontario, turned one lucky pack of Panini NHL trading cards into one fantastic grand prize: The chance for him, his friends and family to spend the day with Toronto Maple Leafs…
Panini’s Great Facebook Migration of 2011
The time has come. After months of unsuccessfully lobbying the folks at Facebook to change the name on our corporate Facebook page from "Donruss" to "Panini America," we've finally decided to start from scratch and create a new-and-improved Panini America Facebook page. (more…)
NHL Draft Contest Winners Announced . . .
At this year's NHL Draft, The Knight's Lance pulled back the curtain and gave collectors a sneak peak at one of the league's marquee events for the cardboard stars of tomorrow. We also promised to give away a few things for those that couldn’t attend. (more…)
National Intrigue: Panini America Previews Its Redemption Prizes for the 2011 National
As one of the top two vote-getters in our Knight’s Lance Readers Choice Weekend poll, this story is being brought to you by . . . well . . . you. The following gallery showcases just some of the Panini America wrapper-redemption prizes for the 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention. There's no rest for the weary here at Panini America (not that any of us are complaining).…
A Comprehensive Look at Panini America’s 2011 National Wrapper-Redemption Set
As one of the top four vote-getters in our Knight's Lance Readers Choice Weekend poll, this story is being brought to you by . . . well . . . you. Stay tuned throughout the weekend for the additional content that you voted for. You asked for a comprehensive look at the cardboard gold that is Panini America's 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention…
Maple Leafs Star Nazem Kadri to Sign Free Autographs Sunday at Toronto Hobby Shop
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie star Nazem Kadri will sign free autographs on Sunday at Toronto's 401 Games, Toys & Sportscards as the grand-prize conclusion of the successful 2010-11 NHL Player of the Day promotion conducted earlier this season by Panini America, the NHL, the NHL Players Association and Canadian hobby distributors Grosner and Universal. The free signing -- which will be…
Yo, VIP. . . Let’s Kick It! Panini America Begins Unveiling Plans for The National
With the National Sports Collectors Convention less than a month away, officials at Panini America today released information announcing their plans for VIPs attending the National. The base set, available to those purchasing one of the VIP packages, will feature Panini spokesmen Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, John Wall and Blake Griffin. The first four cards will be inserted into VIP…
Maple Leafs Center Nazem Kadri to “Spend a Day” with Collector Joel Silverman
2010-11 Panini NHL Player of the Day Sweepstakes winner’s prize includes a private party, shopping spree and a free autograph session for the community at 401 Games, Toys and Sportscards. TORONTO, ONTARIO – Joel Silverman, an avid NHL trading card collector from Thornhill, Ontario turned one lucky pack of Panini trading cards into one fantastic grand prize: The chance for him, his…