Panini America Appreciates the First Case of 2014-15 National Treasures Basketball
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- On Saturday afternoon at the 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention, Panini America joined Layton Sports Cards, Mojo Break and RippingWax.com on the main stage of the show's Case Break Pavilion for a world-premiere preview of 2014-15 National Treasures Basketball. Although one of Panini America's most anticipated products of the season won't hit streets until August 19, company officials…
Panini America, Sports Legends Pack Punch During 2015 National VIP Party (Gallery)
CHICAGO -- On a postcard-perfect Saturday night at Chicago's iconic Solider Field, in a horizontally sprawling suite tucked majestically behind the iconic structure's trademark colonnades, Panini America's fourth annual National VIP Party unfolded amid considerable pomp and circumstance as more than 250 special guests basked in the brilliance of a fantasy come to life. Bolstered by some of the sports…
Panini America Lands Chicago Cubs Legend Ryne Sandberg for 2015 National VIP Party
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The guest list is complete. And as a result, Panini America's highly anticipated 2015 National VIP Party is shaping up to be perhaps the most epic edition in the event's four-year history. Earlier today, just hours after dropping the morning bombshell that boxing icon Mike Tyson would be attending tonight's gala, company officials revealed the identity of…
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…
Jabari Parker, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, More Top 2015 National VIP Party List So Far
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- With each passing day, Panini America's celebrated Saturday 2015 National VIP Party continues to generate more buzz. On Thursday, company official began announcing a start-studded guest list that includes Ricky Williams, Pete Rose, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bobby Portis and John Smoltz. Late Friday evening, company officials dropped another bombshell by revealing that Chicago native Jabari Parker would be…
Panini America’s Live Redemption Trade-Up Program Thriving at the 2015 National
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- There might not be anyone working harder at the 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention than Panini America Customer Service Manager David Sharp. Once again this year, Panini America and Sharp rolled out the popular -- and unmatched in the industry -- Live Redemption Trade-Up Program to help collectors find satisfaction from the oft-frustrating way of hobby life known…
Panini America Tips Cap to One Spectacular Dante Fowler Jr. New Era Hat Card (Video)
Just seconds after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced during the 2015 NFL Draft that the Jacksonville Jaguars had selected linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. with the third overall pick, the first thing the former Florida Gator did was make his way down to Chicago's Auditorium Theatre stage, stopping en route to slip on his official New Era Jaguars Draft Hat. Perhaps unbeknownst…
Panini America Hits Ground Running at the 2015 National (Video and Gallery)
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Enter the show floor at the 36th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill., and it won't be hard to spot Panini America's presence off in the distance. Find the four pillars bearing photos featuring the likes of Andrew Luck, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant and you'll know you've arrived at Panini's playground…
Panini America’s Parallel Universe Ready to Shine at the 2015 National (Gallery)
The highly anticipated 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention will open its doors later this afternoon for a special sneak peek engagement to kick off the annual five-day extravaganza that celebrates the best and brightest the sports collectibles industry has to offer. Once again this year, Panini America plans to steal the show with a flurry of must-see activities inside the company's…
On the Button: Panini America Examines the Prime Memorabilia of the 2015 National
You just think you've seen everything we have in store for the Panini America wrapper-redemption program coming to this week's 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention. You've seen the base set. You've seen the base inserts. You've seen the memorabilia cards. You've seen the autographs. You've seen the special additions. What you haven't seen, though, is the stunning ensemble of prime-memorabilia…