Packing a Punch: Recalling Panini America’s Historic Foray Into MMA Trading Cards

Editor’s Note: The Knight's Lance contributing writer Tom Gaydos is a passionate collector — primarily of Tim Hudson and the Indianapolis Colts — with a strong presence on YouTube. What follows is his insightful take on the pioneering Ring Kings insert from Panini America's 2008 Americana II set. By Tom Gaydos  Every few Saturday nights I retire to an undisclosed location…

Materialistic: More Game-Worn Greatness Coming to 2011-12 Limited Basketball

As the countdown to tomorrow's official release of 2011-12 Limited Basketball enters its goose-bumpy final hours, collector excitement for the product is palpable. And if you don't believe us, check out the feedback we've received so far on our sneak-peek episode of Panini Unwrapped and our gallery from earlier this week showcasing just some of the magical game-worn memorabilia cards in…

PPI Special Report: NBA Hoops Autograph SPs Set Off Post-Fourth Fireworks

It's been awhile since the Panini Price Index has made an appearance.  Since our last report, there has been considerable buzz surrounding the announcement of short print autographs in 2011-12 NBA Hoops Basketball. In fact, some of the SP Autos are fetching considerable dollars on the secondary market prompting a very special edition of the PPI. Along with a list…

Hall’s Hallowed Vets Honored with Patriotic Insert in 2012 Cooperstown Baseball

As Americans from coast to coast take time today to celebrate the Fourth of July (with food, family, fireworks, fun and perhaps even a few fastballs), we thought now was the perfect time to preview the patriotic With Honors insert slated for Panini America's upcoming 2012 Cooperstown Baseball. The star-spangled 10-card chase honors those heroic members of the National Baseball…

An Explosive Edition of Panini Unwrapped Starring 2011-12 Limited Basketball

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOjpHHgmPc&w=600&h=338] As you're enjoying this Fourth of July holiday and all of the fireworks, fun and family time that come with it, don't forget to take at least a little time to appreciate Friday's release of 2011-12 Limited Basketball. Just so you know what to expect from Panini America's fourth NBA release of the 2011-12 season, the combustible combination of Tracy…

Panini America Previews the Memorabilia Majesty of 2011-12 Limited Basketball

We're still a few days away from Friday's release of 2011-12 Limited Basketball, which means we have loads of time left to preview some of the unadulterated brilliance of the product's myriad memorabilia-infused insert sets. So while you're likely planning to witness some serious fireworks tomorrow as America celebrates the Fourth of July holiday, there's no reason we can't start…

Cards Infinity, Big League Cards Showcase Panini America’s Hit-Filled June (Video)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtWrQPBdY8c&w=600&h=338] The passing of another months brings with it another internet-spanning video recap highlighting some of June's biggest Panini America hits uncovered in local hobby shops across the country. This month, based on feedback from readers of The Knight's Lance, videographer Tom "The Ripper" Key focused his culling efforts largely on Chris Justice and Cards Infinity. In addition, Key…

Ink Colors Inject Chase to Panini America’s 2012 Elite Football Inscriptions Insert

Outside of Panini America's ballyhooed Rated Rookie T-shirts that debuted during the 2012 NFLPA Rookie Premiere in late May, the biggest revelation from that weekend likely was the bombshell announcement that beloved acetate card stock would be making a triumphant return in the 2012 Elite Football Inscriptions insert. The sports collecting Twitterverse seemed to erupt with approval following each Inscriptions sneak…

2012 Prestige Football: Nine Nasty Sales and One Insane Asking Price (Must-See Gallery)

In the few days since Panini America's 2012 Prestige Football went live, one thing is certain. The product is more than living up to pre-release hype. The first 2012 NFL product on the market to include members of the new rookie class in their NFL uniforms has generated several eye-popping sales since releasing late last week. Among the most intriguing…
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