Dare Never to Tear: The One Panini America Hockey Card I’ll Covet Forever . . .
Early last month as part of our World Premiere Panini Unwrapped episode for 2010-11 Zenith Hockey, we asked collectors to identify for us the one Panini America card in their hockey collections that they'd never dare to tear. We offered up the hits from our box as an incentive to participate and five passionate collectors shared their pictures -- and, in some cases, the stories…
Out Today: Your First Look at the Complete Checklist for 2010-11 Zenith Hockey
You've seen the initial preview. You've seen the Routing Table reveal. You've seen galleries of some of the cool autographed inserts. You've seen the Quality Control recap. Earlier today we posted the Panini Unwrapped episode. Spoiler alert: 2010-11 Zenith Hockey is now live. In honor of that glorious occasion we present here, for the first time, the complete checklist for…
Panini Unwrapped World Premiere Video: 2010-11 Zenith Hockey (with contest)
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7QGywcD3C4&w=585&h=363] In this special edition of Panini Unwrapped, Tracy Hackler and Panini America Assistant Brand Manager Clint Hall have their way with one box of the highly anticipated 2010-11 Zenith Hockey. Watch as Hall teaches an impromptu lesson in how to properly access your Dear to Tear box-toppers (and please, don't try this at home). (more…)
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: Must-See Stuff from 2010-11 Zenith Hockey
Perhaps lost amid all the pre-release buzz swirling around 2010-11 Dominion Hockey right now is one extremely important fact: Panini America still has a series of absolutely stunning NHL products on the release docket between now and then. 2010-11 Luxury Suite -- out on Wednesday -- is one such product. 2010-11 Zenith Hockey, shipping this week, is another. (more…)
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…
NSFW Gallery Warning: Panini America’s Stunningly Gorgeous New Hockey Beauties
I thought that headline might grab your attention, even on April Fool's Day. The fact of the matter is that the following image gallery and video are perfectly suitable for viewing at work, at home or any place else where those watching can appreciate the flawless execution and sheer beauty of an adored-for-decades printing technology on the verge of making…
Panini Peek: 2010-11 Zenith Hockey
Dare to tear? Dare to tear! One of the most vexing dilemmas of 1990s sports card collecting will once again rear its controversial visage beginning this summer with the triumphant return of the fabled Zenith Hockey brand. A product that has been splendidly overhauled for a new generation, 2010-11 Zenith Hockey delivers more than just tough decisions. It also includes more than 200 Rookie…