Panini America Peeks Arriving Autographs from 2012-13 Classics Signatures Hockey

But out of everything I've seen recently, the streaming stacks of signed legends quickly filling out the 2012-13 Classics Signatures Hockey checklist that are what gripped me most this morning -- and what I chose to feature in the gallery below.

Amid the compelling cavalcade of on-card autographs hitting Panini America headquarters this week are must-see signatures from upcoming releases such as 2012 Signature Series Baseball, 2012 Prime Cuts Baseball and 2012 Prime Signatures Football.

But out of everything I’ve seen recently, the streaming stacks of signed legends quickly filling out the 2012-13 Classics Signatures Hockey checklist that are what gripped me most this morning — and what I chose to feature in the gallery below.

From its first card to its last, the retired-player-focused Classics Signatures set is the right product at the right time and provides a serendipitous sojourn back in time to hockey’s halcyon days. The old-school designs . . . the  throwback color schemes . . . the crisp, bold on-card autographs . . . the insert lineup topped by Notable Nicknames, The ExpansionThe Originals and Inaugural Inks . . . it all makes for one classic release.

You can see exactly what I mean in the following images . . .

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29 Replies to “Panini America Peeks Arriving Autographs from 2012-13 Classics Signatures Hockey”

  1. Set looks awesome guys. Great mix of top end players and guys who don’t get enough hobby love. Can’t wait to rip at least a few boxes.

    Rich

  2. Tracy,
    That Vanbiesbrouck in his Panthers jersey is awesome. Will there be short prints for this product? I have to get my hands on that card. When is the estimated Release on this product again?
    Thanks,
    T

  3. I’m loving the look of this product! Just wondering if you will be informing us on how many autos will be included per box and what the base cards will look like soon too? Great product to release during a lockout!

  4. Not bad but some of the card/auto selections are rather weak (Matteau, Fotiu, Courtnall). Depending on the price point if my auto was one of the mentioned I may be disappointed as they would only sell for $3-$5.

  5. I may mass collect those Cloutier autos. Thanks for bringing a variety of players, not the same old same old, as much flak as you may get for a “weaker” selection, I enjoy seeing the likes of players who don’t get a lot of hobby love get in. The set is extremely well designed both front and back.

  6. Must get a box. Guessing $175-$200 per box? Anyway, not to sound like a grammar freak, but in your title it says 2012-12 Classics, not 2012-13.

  7. I like the John Leclair also. he is a hometown hero here in Pennsylvania. Its cool seeing some retro players on the cards. Panini has been doing a nice job of pull out the oldies lately. i know alot of collectors love these guys. Nice looking stuff. Is this prosuct gonna be like a one pack box or tin?

  8. I thought LeClair was from Vermont..Anyway great player. Wish he hadn’t had those injuries later in his career. Would love his card as well as any of the above. Great job guys. Wish we had a season though.

  9. Why didn’t Vanbiesbrouck get his Beezer mask pictured at that card? It’s just because from the very mask he did got the nickname if I’m right?

    Otherwise looks reallt great!

    I just hope that Tom Barrasso got some nice cards, really hope with a Barrasso/Wregget combo!

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