New Autos for National Treasures Football, Elite Hockey Spark Panini America Mail Day

The influx of on-card autographs hitting Panini America headquarters these days is staggering not just in terms of volume but especially in terms of sheer, unadulterated collecting beauty. And for proof, I present the following assortment of images featuring new arrivals from just the last few days alone. What you're about to see -- including key inclusions from the upcoming…

A Memo to Readers of “The Knight’s Lance:” Your 2011-12 NBA Hoops Insert Set is Ready

It started way back in April, almost 10 months ago, with a simple post: "Collectors' Choice: You Make the Call for a Special Insert in 2011-12 Hoops Basketball." It was a post spurred by Panini America NBA Brand Manager David Porter, who asked whether or not readers of "The Knight's Lance" might be interested in selecting an insert set for the…

“Linsanity” Effect Brings 2010-11 Prestige Basketball Printing Error Back to Light

The sudden onset of Linsanity has sent fans and collectors all over the globe scurrying back to last season'’s NBA-licensed products from Panini America looking for Jeremy Lin gems that as recently as last month were little more than hobby afterthoughts. And that international hunt has brought back to the surface a printing error that occurred in 2010-11 Prestige Basketball,…

The Panini America QC Gallery: 2011 Playoff Contenders Baseball (40 Must-See Images)

Most passionate baseball fans would have a difficult time determining exactly which of the following developments is more exciting: Pitchers and catchers from around the majors reporting to spring training or the release of 2011 Playoff Contenders Baseball. The former happened over the weekend. The latter arrives later this week. Both, however, are sure to be met with open arms…

Video & Gallery: Panini America Production Line Confidential with 2011-12 NBA Hoops

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpgZeswIuYk&w=590&h=330] Last Friday we tipped the weekend off right with a smashing sneak peek at 2011-12 NBA Hoops Basketball and promised an expanded examination of the first NBA card set since last September's release of 2010-11 Elite Black Box. Today we make good on that promise. Above you'll find a splendid and revealing video shot Friday at the Panini…

Panini Peek: 2011-12 Titanium Hockey

Through an informal Facebook and Twitter poll Saturday night, we asked Panini America fans what they would rather see today: A behind-the-scenes video and additional images from 2011-12 NBA Hoops packout or a sneak peek of the upcoming 2011-12 Panini Titanium Hockey. Although voting was close as hoops and hockey fans weighed in feverishly, it appears that additional NBA Hoops…
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