A Must-See Pre-Ink Peek: 2011-12 Dominion Hockey Rookie Card Variations (Gallery)
It's coming. 2011-12 Dominion Hockey -- the high-end juggernaut that's easily one of the most anticipated products of the entire 2011-12 season -- will be here before you know it. (The crowd erupts.) And here's one surefire way I know it's getting closer: Last week, amid the frenzy of activity surrounding 2011-12 Prime Hockey and getting that beauty ready for, well,…
Panini America Asks: Does Michelle Beadle Have the Sexiest Autograph in Sports?
We deal with a voluminous amount of autographs here at Panini America. In fact, literally not a day goes by that we're not on the receiving end of some of the most sought after signatures in all of sports. And we've seen it all. Quick scribbles. Occasional check marks. Carefully crafted, attention-to-detail works of art. The point is, we know impeccable…
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey (34 Sweet Images)
Looks like Panini America's recent acquisition of former Beckett Media Senior Market Analyst Tim Trout is already paying dividends. After all, it was Trout who late last Friday evening brought to light the fact that he'd spent all day at the Panini America printing facility helping QC 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey. Had Trout not said anything, the following gallery detailing 34 images from the…
New Autograph Arrivals Guaranteed to Heat Up Panini America’s Coming NHL Products
As the 2011-12 NHL season enters the frozen winter months, the on-card autograph arrivals hitting Panini America headquarters on a daily basis will most certainly keep collectors warm -- and likely downright scorching -- as the temperature continues to drop. In just the last few days we've received several notable on-card inclusions for upcoming products such as 2011-12 Pinnacle and 2011-12 Limited,…
Panini America Insert Inspection: 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey Canvas Creations
Beginning in late November, hockey collectors will have the opportunity to appreciate some of the most gifted superstars in the NHL in bold new hues through a unique insert punctuating 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey. The art-inspired Canvas Creations colorfully reimagines 18 of the league's top players -- including Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Jordan Eberle and Jerome Iginla to name four -- with a brush-stroke bit…
Panini America Insert Set Inspection: 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey Pinnacle Black
No autographs. No memorabilia. No problem. Indeed, what the upcoming Pinnacle Black insert in 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey lacks in the modern amenities normally reserved for collecting's most in-demand chase sets, it will more than make up for with an incredible design and extreme scarcity. (more…)
Panini Peek: 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey
All the talk in the hockey hobby right about now is centered -- rightfully so -- on the impending release of high-end blockbuster 2010-11 Dominion Hockey that will effectively close Panini America's debut season in the NHL with a considerable bang. But there's also quite a bit of excitement awaiting hockey collectors in the company's 2011-12 lineup, too. We've already shared some…