Ronaldo’s Herculean Header Headlines New UEFA Euro 2016 Panini Instant Release
One of the world's greatest soccer superstars. One of the most magnificent headers you'll ever see. One of the sport's grandest stages. That was the setting yesterday as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo gave his club a head start -- so to speak -- over Wales in the first UEFA Euro 2016 semifinal en route to a 2-0 victory and a berth…
A Flawless Forecast: Exploring the Upside of Panini America’s 2016 Flawless Soccer
In July of 2014, a prophetic poster on the BlowoutCards forums submitted a thread titled “Panini Flawless Soccer.” Members flocked to the thread looking for whatever information they could find, but instead of a release date and preview images they just found a passionate collector asking for a favor: "Can someone with exceptional graphic design skills please make me a…
Panini Instant Honors Champion Chile with Final Cards of Copa America Centenario
Last night in MetLife Stadium, following more than 120 minutes of game time and a riveting round of penalty kicks, Chile bested Argentina and superstar Leo Messi for the second straight year to claim its second straight Copa America championship. In the process, the scrappy Chileans helped create several poignant moments -- and four of those moments are captured forever…
Flawless: A Must-See Panini America Gallery Featuring Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Now that the countdown to release for Panini America's upcoming 2016 Flawless Soccer can be measured in hours as opposed to weeks or months, the anticipation -- like the goose bumps -- has become tangible. You can feel it coming. In two short days, 2016 Flawless Soccer will arrive in hobby shops across North America, bringing with it a bar-raising,…
International Stars Messi, Ronaldo Headline Newest Panini Instant Arrivals (Gallery)
In terms of sheer global star power, no day in the brief history of Panini Instant has packed as much impact as today's release that includes special cards of international soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo based on their performances yesterday during action in the Copa America Centenario and UEFA Euro 2016, respectively. Earlier this afternoon, Panini America’s real-time trading…
UEFA Euro 2016 Host France Leads the Way in Newest Panini Instant Release (Gallery)
Day 13 of Panini Instant is underway with four new cards honoring yesterday’s biggest stars from UEFA Euro 2016 action. Earlier this afternoon, Panini America’s real-time trading card program launched cards paying tribute to France's Antoine Griezmann, Hugo Lloris, Kingsley Coman and Slovakia's Marek Hamsik. The five new Panini Instant cards will be available only for the next 20 hours in made-to-order base versions…
Clint Dempsey, Gareth Bale, Eric Dier, More Highlight Newest Panini Instant Arrivals
Day nine of Panini Instant is underway — and with it comes the biggest release of cards in Panini Instant's brief history. Just minutes ago, Panini America’s real-time trading card program launched six new offerings. Two cards honor U.S. Soccer superstars Clint Dempsey and John Brooks, who helped the U.S. Men's National Team to a 1-0 win over Paraguay and a…
Now Live: Lionel Messi and First Euro 2016 Cards Arrive on Panini Instant (Gallery)
Day eight of Panini Instant is underway -- and it's a biggie. Just minutes ago, Panini America’s real-time trading card program launched five new offerings, headlined by cards honoring Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for his stunning second-half hat trick in a 5-0 win over Panama in Copa America Centenario, and the first cards from Euro 2016 recognizing France's 2-1 tournament-opening…
Panini America Set to Deliver Trading Cards in Real-Time with Launch of Panini Instant
Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, announced today that it will begin offering fans the unique opportunity to collect rare, real-time trading cards commemorating the biggest moments in sports on a daily basis with the launch of Panini Instant. The unique initiative -- which launches this weekend during the Copa America Centenario soccer tournament and continues…
Panini America Delivers Detailed First Look at 2016 Prizm UEFA Euro Soccer (Gallery)
Panini America's colorful, captivating Prizm franchise enjoyed a stirring international run two years ago when the blockbuster success of 2014 Prizm FIFA World Cup commanded the attention of collectors around the globe and instantly elevated the Prizm brand to new heights. Later this year, the phenomenon is likely to repeat itself when Panini America launches 2016 Prizm UEFA Euro Soccer.…