Let the Fireworks Begin: Explosive Looks at 2010-11 Dominion, National Treasures
As collectors around this great country of ours set out to celebrate the anniversary of America's independence this weekend, we thought it the perfect occasion to get things going early with this gallery of high-end trading cards that are likely to be the subject of their own hobby holiday when they release over the next several weeks. We think you'll agree that…
Video & Gallery: On the Production Line with Dominion, Totally Certified & More
I can't recall a busier time at Panini America in the last eight months than right now. Products are being produced and released at a breakneck pace this time of year -- so much so that swiping my access key to enter the building every morning is enough to give me butterflies. Not to get all Gumpian on you, but every day…
On the Production Floor: 2011 Donruss Elite Football, 2010-11 Totally Certified Basketball
Judging by yesterday's incredibly ascending view count on The Knight's Lance, we're assuming that most collectors by now have seen the gawk-getting gallery we posted showcasing the splendid production-floor peeks of 2010-11 Dominion Hockey. That goldmine of images was captured during our Tuesday visit to the Panini America production facility, at which time we also grabbed some literally dazzling early looks at 2011 Donruss Elite…
Panini America Confidential: At the Printing Facility with 2010-11 Dominion Hockey
Yesterday started off rather fabulously for me -- and not just because it happened to be the penultimate day of school for my wife (a fifth-grade teacher) and our two elementary-school children. Indeed, I felt as euphoric Wednesday as my family felt this morning -- preparing for their last day of school -- because I spent the first few hours of my day on my favorite field…
Before They’re Signed: A Panini America Pre-Ink Peek at 2010-11 Dominion Hockey
Say what you will, but being an office busy body has its advantages. Take, for example, the drool-inducing gallery that follows. I was up late last week playing the role of office butterfly, making my rounds through production, design, product development and acquisitions just to see what was going on. As always, there was tons going on. (more…)
Panini Peek: 2010-11 Dominion Hockey
My hands are a little shaky at the moment so you'll have to excuse any typos in this post. I just spent the last 10 minutes marveling at the preliminary product information and images for 2010-11 Dominion Hockey . . . and I can't stop shaking. Frankly, I don't even know where to begin previewing a product of this magnitude. (more…)
Panini Peek: Teasing 2010-11 Dominion, Hockey’s New High-End Heavyweight
In a year full of headline-making hockey firsts for Panini America, it's likely that no product on the roster has generated more pre-release buzz than 2010-11 Dominion, the unabashed summer blockbuster slated for a late-July release. Although complete details -- and additional images -- of the opulent offering will be released in the coming days, we simply couldn't wait any longer to…