Panini America's Tracy Hackler and Mike Payne sat down with one extremely entertaining (and high-yielding) box of the new 2012 Golden Age Baseball for this special edition of Panini Unwrapped. In addition to pulling cards honoring some of the most beloved figures in sports, entertainment, politics and so much more, the duo also discovered an 80-year-old gem. But you'll have to watch to find out exactly what else they discover.
Panini America’s Tracy Hackler and Mike Payne sat down with one extremely entertaining (and high-yielding) box of the new 2012 Golden Age Baseball for this special edition of Panini Unwrapped. In addition to pulling cards honoring some of the most beloved figures in sports, entertainment, politics and so much more, the duo also discovered an 80-year-old gem. But you’ll have to watch to find out exactly what else they discover.
The best part about this video, though, is that we’re giving you a chance to win not only that card, but also some boxes of 2012 Golden Age Baseball with another of our trademark Knight’s Lance scavenger hunts. We’ll share more details on that — as well as the complete product checklist — after the video.
OK, now for more fun. First, here’s the checklist: 2012 Golden Age Checklist
Now, for the scavenger hunt details: You see that image of Mike Payne in the graphic at the top of this post? (He’s the one on the left.) We’ve hidden part of his face from that image into one of the cards in the 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC gallery from last week. Your task is to find it and tell us — AS A COMMENT TO THIS POST — which card you found it on.
Just to be clear: You’re looking for a slightly modified, well-hidden version of the circled image below in one of the cards from the QC gallery. You have until 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Sunday, Dec. 23 to get your entries in. Good luck, happy hunting and, most of all, happy holidays.
Really not thrilled with this stuff being marketed as a baseball product. I would be far more accepting of it as part of the Americana type lines Panini has put out, when both hits in a box are not baseball it’s not a baseball product imho. It seems like it’s ok for what it is but I hope people understand what they are getting when they buy it, I have said the same thing about similar products from the competition for years. Good luck to everyone in the contest, I won’t be participating. Thanks Tracy!
Very well hidden, but the title gave it away 🙂
Panini America Golden Age Teaser (92)
Thanks for the contest
John F. Kennedy (QC19)
Hey guys, how much harder is this contest than the other super hard one?
Not nearly as hard.
Man that was hard Panini America Golden Age Teaser (92) Russel Johnson card.
Great looking cards. I like the retro look. And the art is great.
And is it the actual image, or is it bleanded in (colours) with something else, like the other super hard contest? Thanks!
It’s somewhat blended but not nearly as hard as the last one.
Thanks! I’ll be participating!
I will take a guess the that hidden image is in the Jimmy Foxx mini card with him shown as a catcher. The man behind the mask would be Payne instead of Foxx
And on the picture hidden, is the glare in his forehead there? thanks
This is the best stab I got … Picture #92. Russell Johnson “Museum Age” Authentic collection swatch! Face is below Russell’s right raised hand. Hope thats it!
Great Contest, once again!!
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (90) above her one earring.
Problem with very well hidden ones is you start seeing the images everywhere-in the horse’s nostrils, looking out a window on the titanic, in the background of the I have a dream MLK card, etc.
Anyway, thanks very much for the contest and Merry Christmas everyone!
Panini America Golden Age Teaser (92) Guy in back?
I found it in the Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) which is the Russel Johnson(Professor) relic card link here >> http://paniniamerica.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/92_hidden_payne.jpg?w=700&h=
Panini America 2012 goldenm age baseball QC (92)
I went through it TWICE already Panini… any helpful clues/tips you might be able to provide?
It is the Russell Johnson Museum Age Mem card. Thx guys.
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) – Standing behide the guy on the left
Russell Johnson (92)
Russell Johnson (92)
Russell Johnson jersey card
Russell Johnson -92
Is he behind the hand of Russell Johnson?
http://paniniamerica.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/92_hidden_payne.jpg?w=1617
He is in the Russell Johnson Jersey card (92)
The hidden image is in the Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) image. It’s above his right shoulder on the Russell Johnson Museum Age Authentic Collection Card.
Okay – I am not good at these “Where is Waldo” deals – but I am going to guess on this one. I think it is in the JFK Card – in the Blue Jacket. But what do I know. By the way…. The more I looked at the cards the more i really liked them. The Movie Posters are COOL.
I like the goofy eclectic sets that have been made the last few years by the different companies. I know what I’m getting when I buy it. One of my most memorable pulls was a few years ago when I got a Bruce Lee Fur jacket swatch card. Just off the wall kinda stuff. I think if the price point 24 packs and $2.99 per pack retail, you get a decent variety of stuff for the money.
I will be looking for 3 Stooges cards for my gym teacher friend/stooge fanatic and I will be looking for the horse cards for my horse-loving 11 year old daughter. Sadly, she is my only other true “card collector” in my family and I gotta keep the love alive that way.
I like to share the artists cards with the art teacher, the poet/author cards with the Language Arts teachers, the musician cards with the music teachers and the more historical cards with my Social Studies teacher friend. For those folks, this type of card is their only exposure to the collecting hobby at large most of the time.
Card collecting comes down to what you like. Some people like the hottest basketball rookies, some like current hockey cards, others baseball, RG III, autos, etc. Panini produces products that fit most collectors’ tastes so they can purchase what they want and skip what they don’t.
Thanks for the generous helping of card previews and contests recently. Who doesn’t like a challenge and a chance to win some great stuff?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!!
Mike is behind Russell Johnson in card 92 of the gallery.
Where Mike Payne’s image is hiding:
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (22)
Which is a Rollie Fingers autograph.
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) The Russell Johnson, His face replaces the womans face it the left corner. Cool Cards!
Great looking retro set! Mike Payne is hiding in Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92).
Me thinks I found it – Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)… :-))
This looks like an outstanding product!
I’ve gone through the gallery 3x and STILL can’t seem to find the picture. However, I’m going to venture a guess that it’s the Jack Johnson pennant (upper right hand corner of the picture). It’s the closest I could find to the image.
Even if I don’t win, Happy Holidays to the Panini team and thank you for all of the great products you’ve put out over the past year. 2013 will be even better than this year!
Mozilla crapped out on me while submitting – wanted to be sure my guess was received. Thanks as always Tracy! (Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92))
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
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Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Russell Johnson Relic
It is on picture number 92 Russell Johnson material card.
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
I found it! The hidden image is in the picture of the memorabilia card of Russell Johnson. It says Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) under the image. I hope I win! Thanks for doing these contests guys! I always love a good scavenger hunt that could pay off big time!
Good Luck everyone and thanks for another scavenger hunt and another chance to win some cards!!
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (98)
I could not find the last one but I found this one …
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC 92
Museum age Authentic collection Russell Johnson…between his hand and shoulder..
some may not like that this is an assortment of Stars from the likes of the Three Stooges to Barbera Eden etc. etc. with inclusion of pop-ups and some great memorabilia and auto hits …..for myself I just really really like this product …you can also pull some real vintage originals …..great inclusion of info with the SP…..I will say this again ……..I am certain this will be set of the year……..
On another note Happy Holiday’s “Everybody” in my best Tracy Hackler impression!
I like how you guys hid the picture-not too hard but definetly not too easy. The answer is: Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) of a Russel Johnson memorabilia card. Thanks again for this contest. Happy Holidays to everybody.
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) (Russell Johnson)
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (7)
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (19)
panini america 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (98)
Wow, I was about to give up and bam, there he is…
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Guys, this is crazy, the coverage is all over the place and the buy backs are awesome.
The unfortunate thing for me is that it falls into the multi-sport/entertainment and it is really hard for me to track how I really feel about stuff like this. Makes me only want to chase the hits… Which isn’t really that bad, right?
Your design team did a great job with the nostalgic design.
Cheers!
Nice looking cards!! Russell Johnson card #92
The hidden image is in:
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Thanks as always!
i enjoy a good challenge every now and again and these are fun to do! im all for these hunts! thanks again guys and as for my answer, i think its in Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) over russell johnsons right shoulder?! appreciate the chances guys, keep up the great work!
I found the hidden treasure hunt image on the Russell Johnson jersey/memorabilia card !
Took a couple times through, but I found it
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
have a merry xmas to the good ppl at panini!
Nice! Is he peeking behind Russell Johnson like a spectator? If so, he fits perfectly on the card! Thanks again, Panini!!
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
These types of sets usually aren’t my thing, but this set looks really nice. However, with that said, I do love these types of sets because I am able to get my wife into collecting. I had her hooked on the Americana set, and I am sure I will get her hooked on this set as well. Keep up the good work over there at Panini!!!! I’m off to do the scavenger hunt!!
Merry Christmas!!!!!
It is the MLK I HAVE A DREAM NEWSPAPER LIKE CARD AND HE IS THE GUY TO THE RIGHT OF MLK. IT IS CARD QC 62. http://paniniamerica.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/the-panini-america-quality-control-gallery-2012-golden-age-baseball-106-sweet-pics/QC 62
I think I see the image in this one:
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
I hope I am right and thanks for the contest!!!
Found the face in the Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC 92 card. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
I think it is Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (94) Then again I could be seeing things LOL
Card QC 62
IT IS CARD 62 THE NEWSPAPER MLK SPEECH ONE. HE IS THE GUY STANDING TO THE CLOSE RIGHT OF MLK (MARTIN LUTHER KING). IF THIS IS RIGHT WHAT IS THE PRIZE?
SO TRACEY WHAT IS THE PRIZE? IS THE PICTURE ONE THAT YOU WILL KNOW IT FOR SURE WHEN YOU SEE IT? PLEASE REPLY ASAP
Tracy can we have another clue please? I went through each ENLARGED image 4 times… please. Thank you.
It is card QC 62.
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC #92
These are so much fun…..I wasted so much time on these 🙂
I see you Mike:
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Thanks!
The image of Mike Payne can be found in Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92).
Is it on the Willie Mays one (#30)? I see an image on the wall behind him – can’t quite tell if it’s Mike Payne or not.
I think the image is in the Whitey Ford picture (Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (55))
Happy Holidays Panini! Picture Russell Johnson QC 92.
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (19) It looks like he is on the lapel of JFK’s coat. I’m sure I’m wrong.
I am REALLY looking forward to this set. Looks like a blast to open. There are so many great pulls. I could be mistaken but I think this is the first time Maureen McCormick has autographed cards.
I found Mike Payne on the memorabilia card of another one of Sherwood Schwartz’s classic characters, the Professor from Gilligan’s Island. Payne appears on Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) Russell Johnson Museum Age Authentic Collection. Looks like Johnson’s blue and white shirt although if it is from that era, it could also be his pants. Stylish!
Mike appears between Johnson’s shoulder and outstretched, waving hand. In the original photo there is a woman in that spot.
the hidden image can be found in Jayne Mansfield’s card (Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (51))
Approve my comment as I know it is card 62
QC 62 OR QC 46 AFTER TRIPLE CHECKING ALL OF THEM.
qc 62 or 46
Exactly where do we post the answer?
Russell Johnson Authentic Collection card
Card #92! Russell Johnson.
Panini, this one was another contest that was too hard for me. I went through more than 5 times ENLARGED with no luck. Shoot. Just for the heck of it, I’m gonna put in a random guess, one that I might have seen him in. Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (49). I miss all of the easier contests… thanks for the contest though, Panini. 🙂
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Definitely easier than the last one. I liked that the previous one was so tough though. Thanks for the contest!
I guess my eyes aren’t as good as other people’s, because as soon as y’all made these harder, I cant find anything. Here’s my guess:
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (2)
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
http://paniniamerica.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/the-panini-america-quality-control-gallery-2012-golden-age-baseball-106-sweet-pics/#jp-carousel-38632
changed my answer final answer is card 86 the thurman munson memorbillia card.
card 86, final card 86, card 86, card 86. That is my final answer not 62, card 86
card 86, card 86, card 86, card 86, has to be card 86
definately without a doubt card 86
card 86 it is card 86 and he is bottom blue jacket on the right, card is 86 Thurman Munson musuem age collection, Thurman Munson new york yankees mem card.
card 86 thurman munson new york yankees mem card musuem age collection.
it is the thurman munson card 86 thurman munson new york yankees card
IT IS CARD 62 THE NEWSPAPER MLK SPEECH ONE. HE IS THE GUY STANDING TO THE CLOSE RIGHT OF MLK (MARTIN LUTHER KING). IF THIS IS RIGHT WHAT IS THE PRIZE?
All BELOW ARE WRONG ANSWERS AS OF 1:25 PM SUNDAY DECEMBER 23 2012 AS IT IS CARD 86 THE THURMAN MUNSON NEW YORK YANKEES MUSUEM AGE COLLECTION MEM CARD
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SO TRACEY WHAT IS THE PRIZE? IS THE PICTURE ONE THAT YOU WILL KNOW IT FOR SURE WHEN YOU SEE IT? PLEASE REPLY ASAP
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It is card QC 62.
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Approve my comment as I know it is card 62
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QC 62 OR QC 46 AFTER TRIPLE CHECKING ALL OF THEM.
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qc 62 or 46
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CARD 86
CARD 86 THURMAN MUNSON JERSEY CARD NEW YORK YANKEES
CARD 86 BABY, I WOULD LIKE TO CLAIM MY PRIZE
By golly I’ve got it
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
I think it is one of the blurred faces in the crowd
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (38)
Merry Christmas to everybody. Another great contest for an excellent set. I think the image is above the head of Meadowlark Lemon on his autograph card. Thank you Panini.
the card is museum age authentic collection Russell Johnson
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92) Russell Johnson Museum Age Authentic Collection.over right shoulder.
It is the Thurman Munson New York Yankees musuem age authntic baseball jersey memorbillia card. It is card number 86.
It is the Thurman Munson New York Yankees musuem age authntic baseball jersey memorbillia card. It is card number 86
Yup, it was a bit easier than the last one, but still tough!!
Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Sneaky sneaky!! Cards look great!
It is the Thurman Munson NY Yankees museum age authentic jersey memorabilia card. It is card 86
It is the Thurman Munson New York Yankees musuem age authentic baseball jesey memorbillia card. It is card number 86.
It is in the Russell Johnson Memorabilia card with what looks like a blue and white shirt piece under the waving hand and it is number 92
Thurman Munson card number 86
am i the only one that did this?
Thank you for the great contest Tracy!!
I found this hidden image this time after the disapointment last time
If is in image Panini America 2012 Golden Age Baseball QC (92)
Russell Johnson Patch Card
Hope I win!!!
I found the card on Panini America Golden Age Teaser (92) in the Museum Age Authentic Collection card of Russell Johnson. Thanks for all the contests during this holiday season!
IS IT CARD QC 86 THE THURMAN MUNSON JERSEY CARD?
Picture 92 below hand
is that him in the Russel Johnson shirt or the red grange…not sure if we were limited on guesses lol…either way happy holidays and thanks for the contest
love the cards..im big into baseball cards…these add a little twist to the old school looking cards….im attracted to the museum age patch of russell johnson.someone looking over his shoulder in this card….haha…thanks for the challenge
Winners?
Who won?
It is the Thurman munson new york yankees musuem age authentic jersey card. That is card 86. If not that one tban it is the MLK speech card. That is card number 62.
Are there SP/parallels of the base cards? I pulled a Barbara Eden that has a different photo from the one you had.
Never mind I got my answer later in the video 🙂
It is the Thurman munson new york yankees musuem age authentic jersey card. That is card 86. If not that one than it is the MLK speech card. That is card number 62.
Card 86 or 62.
Hey Tracy,
Hope you had a wonderful holiday. Any idea on when this may be drawn? Curious if I found the image or not. Thanks.
Thanks a ton to everyone who participated in this one. Now as always, you guys and gals are the best collectors on the planet! Congrats to the winners this time around: Troy F, Doug Sevier, Tom Young Young, Kyle and Galen. We’ll be in touch soon to get your mailing addresses. Thanks again, best regards and happy holidays.
Sweeeeet! Thanks Tracy!!!
Thanks Tracy!