Panini America to Distribute Special 50th Anniversary Set at 2011 Industry Summit
Panini America officials on Sunday unveiled a special 50th anniversary set that the company will distribute during its NBA, NHL and NFL roundtable discussions at the 2011 Industry Summit in Las Vegas. The 15-card set features specially stamped versions of the cards that Panini America made available earlier this year at the 2011 NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh, N.C., Super Bowl XLV in Dallas…
Knight’s Lance Exclusive: The Complete 2011 Industry Summit Black Box Checklist
Now that we're just mere hours away from the official launch of the 2011 Industry Summit in Las Vegas, that means were also just mere hours away from the release of Panini America's show-stopping Black Boxes. What follows is a comprehensive checklist of the fabulous autograph and memorabilia cards -- every one a 1/1 -- highlighting this year's edition. (more…)
Updated 2010 Playoff Contenders Golden Ticket Tracker: Four More Discovered
It’s no secret by now that the pioneering Golden Ticket redemption treasures buried randomly inside packs of 2010 Playoff Contenders Football have created a frenzied collecting buzz across America since they first hit the market more than a month ago. Every card pulled is nothing short of an industry-wide event, complete with the staggering auction prices to prove it. The Golden Tickets for Dez Bryant, Aaron Rodgers and…
Golden Moment: 2010 Playoff Contenders Emmitt Smith Golden Ticket Finds a Home
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKBp6uOP3OI&w=560&h=349] James Smith knew that the new card of his dreams -- the one and only 2010 Playoff Contenders Emmitt Smith Golden Ticket -- was ultimately worth more than $1,550. So he relied on seller's sense of passion and football card justice to do the right thing. Smith's pitch was a convincing one. As one of the country's preeminent Emmitt Smith collectors, James…
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…
Updated 2010 Playoff Contenders Golden Ticket Tracker: The Gold Rush Continues
It’s no secret by now that the pioneering Golden Ticket redemption treasures buried randomly inside packs of 2010 Playoff Contenders Football have created a frenzied collecting buzz across America since they first hit the market more three weeks ago. Every card pulled is nothing short of an industry-wide event, complete with the staggering auction prices to prove it. The Golden Tickets for Dez Bryant and Aaron Rodgers…
Updated Playoff Contenders Golden Ticket Tracker: Big Pulls at Home and Abroad
It’s no secret by now that the pioneering Golden Ticket redemption treasures buried randomly inside packs of 2010 Playoff Contenders Football have created a frenzied collecting buzz across America since they first hit the market more than two weeks ago. Every card pulled is nothing short of an industry-wide event, complete with the staggering auction prices to prove it. The Golden Ticket for Aaron Rodgers sold…
Panini NFL Player of the Day Winner Spends a Day with Pierre Thomas
Avid collector Nathan Foster, a history teacher and coach at Springfield Middle School in Louisiana, turned one lucky pack of Panini America NFL trading cards into one fantastic grand prize: The chance for him, his friends and family to spend a day at home and at his local card shop with New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas. That day was last Saturday,…
Panini Unwrapped Walmart Edition: Los Angeles Clippers Guard Eric Gordon
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4CIA1RfXE0&w=480&h=390] Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon took some time during the recent NBA All-Star break to appear on behalf of Panini America at a Walmart event in Torrance, Calif. During a fun-filled morning, Gordon signed autographs, played NBA Adrenalyn with the kids on hand and sat down with Panini America's Scott Prusha for a quick interview.
Updated 2010 Playoff Contenders Golden Ticket Tracker: Tim Tebow, Jimmy Clausen
It’s no secret by now that the pioneering Golden Ticket redemption treasures buried randomly in packs of 2010 Playoff Contenders Football have created a frenzied collecting buzz across America since they first hit the market more than a week ago. Every card pulled is nothing short of an industry-wide event, complete with the staggering auction prices to prove it. The Golden Ticket for Aaron Rodgers sold…