Panini Recaps the Presence at the 2023 National and Saturday Night’s VIP Party
To say the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention wasn't a success would be saying that the sky isn't blue. The convention in the “Windy City” of Chicago was the HIGHEST attended card show in industry history. Panini once again had a huge presence, its 50 x 50-foot booth boosted four towers of our logo, panels full of the FIFA Women's…
Setting the Tone: Panini America Kicks Off 2017 National with Excitement Aplenty
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Chicago area once again became the center of the sports card and memorabilia universe on Wednesday with the opening of the 38th National Sports Collectors Convention -- and Panini America took its place at the heart of it all. Panini's dynamic set is traditionally a can’t-miss place to visit at the National. This year is no different…
Panini America Shares Early Details on 2016 National Sports Collectors Convention Set
With Monday's Fourth of July holiday now officially behind us, we’re ready to kick off the countdown to the manifold majesty that is Panini America’s presence at the 2016 National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City. It should go without saying that Panini America is feverishly planning to steal the show once again this year. From an industry-leading wrapper redemption…
Panini America Provides Glimpse Inside the 2015 University of California Card Set
Panini America has reunited some of the greatest athletes in California Golden Bears history for the company’s new 2015 University of California trading card set that is on its way to retailers now. The unique set features 50 base cards honoring the school’s most decorated athletes, alumni, athletic structures and traditions. The base set features Silver, Gold (numbered to 25) and…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Breaks Five Early Boxes of 2014-15 Gala Basketball
At this very moment, Panini America's international-only 2014-15 Gala Basketball is making its way to foreign destinations across the collecting universe, packing in its diminutive five-card boxes three autographs, one memorabilia card and seemingly countless possibilities. In preparation for this unique international endeavor, we've provided quite a bit of Gala preview coverage on The Knight's Lance in recent weeks. From…
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2014-15 Gala Basketball (63 Must-See Pics)
Whether it's the expectedly epic "Straight Outta Compton" or the somewhat-by-surprise success of "Ant-Man," there's something about a good, old-fashioned summer blockbuster that keeps folks buzzing well into the fall and winter months and paves the way for appreciation abroad, too. And so it is that Panini America's movie-themed 2014-15 Gala Basketball, an international-only summer blockbuster in its own right,…
Panini America On Location: Sunday Scenes from the 2015 National (Must-See Gallery)
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Sundays at the National Sports Collectors Convention are historically light on foot traffic and heavy on exhibitors packing up in advance of an early exit. But in a fitting finale to the 36th edition, the Panini America booth has remained jam-packed for most of the final day, filled with loyal collectors and crazy excitement until the doors closed at 5 p.m. local time.…
A Knockout Punch: Panini America Bringing Mike Tyson to 2015 National VIP Party
As if the six special guests announced so far for Panini America's 2015 National VIP Party in Chicago didn't pack enough of a punch, the company delivered a knockout blow Saturday morning with news that legendary boxer Mike Tyson will join the likes of Jabari Parker, Ricky Williams, Pete Rose, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John Smoltz and Bobby Portis in attendance at…
How Swede It Is: The Feel-Good Story of One Man’s Journey to the 2015 National
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Rasmus Holmberg might live eight hours from the only card shop in Sweden, but he developed a global connection to other collectors through the world of online case breakers. For much of the last two years, Holmberg has been a fixture in the chat room of Cardsmiths Breaks. His friendly spirit and assistance in uploading break videos…
Scenes from a Show: Panini America Breaks the National on Day Two (Video & Gallery)
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Talan Smith's second break this summer turned out better than his first. The 8-year-old from St. Louis suffered a broken arm not too long ago, but he felt a whole lot better on Thursday after participating in his first-ever group break -- Panini America's Free Kids Case Break -- at the 36th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention.…