A Can't-Miss Episode of Panini Unwrapped: 2012 Black Football (with Checklist)
Panini America's Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha sat down yesterday afternoon with one box of arguably the most anticipated new NFL product of the season: 2012 Black Football. In this must-see episode of Panini Unwrapped, the daring duo goes card-by-card through that box to provide a stunning preview of what collectors can expect. We've also provided the complete 2012 Black…
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2012 Black Football (54 Must-See Images)
In my more than two years here at Panini America, I've rarely seen a busier time as it relates to new product releases than right now. In the last few weeks alone, we've launched 2012-13 Prizm Basketball, 2012-13 Limited Basketball, 2012-13 Classics Signatures Hockey and 2012 Absolute Football. This week promises another hectic hobby heatwave to warm up your winter…
A Panini America Sneak-Peek Sunday: Early Returns from 2012 Black Football's QC
Facts are facts, and it's hard to argue with this one: Panini America's 2012 Black Football is one of the most anticipated new products to hit the gridiron in quite some time (although the recent announcement of Prizm could give Black a run for its money; but that's a post for another day). From the seemingly controversial subject of the…
From Black Friday to Black Football: Images from Panini America's Upcoming Release
Although we're previewed much of the obsidian-tinted splendor coming to Panini America's 2012 Black Football right here on The Knight's Lance, it occurred to us recently that we've yet to show any of the base inserts; you know, those sets that may not be graced with autographs or multi-prime memorabilia pieces but are still stunning nonetheless. So today, on a glorious…
2012 Black Football, 2012 Absolute Football: Panini America at the Production Facility
I was recently over at the Panini America production facility getting a good look at some of the hot upcoming promotional cards we are producing (Black Friday, anyone?), when I came across some in-progress gems from 2012 Black Football and 2012 Absolute Football. While more images will come, I thought these were worth showing off today. Stay tuned to The Knight's…
Buccaneers RB Doug Martin Claims Week 9 2012 NFL Pepsi Max Rookie of the Week
Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Running back Doug Martin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is the Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on November 1-5, the NFL announced today. Martin gained 251 yards on 25 carries and scored four touchdowns in the Buccaneers’ 42-32 victory over the Oakland Raiders. Martin was selected from among…
Voting Starts for the 2012 Week 9 Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Week (Must-See Gallery)
Want to know who gets more excited than Panini America and NFL collectors about NFL Rookie performances each week during the season? Pepsi Max with its NFL Rookie of the Week initiative. So it comes as no surprise that once again this season — for the second straight year — Panini America and Pepsi would join forces to help promote Pepsi Max Rookie of the Week voting and Panini America NFL Rookie…
Andrew Luck, RG III Take Starring Roles in Panini America’s Version of “Black Sunday”
Hollywood's version of "Black Sunday" released way back in the spring of 1977, a dramatic thriller detailing the fictional account of an elaborate terrorist plot at the Super Bowl. Panini America's version of Black Sunday, however, is a star-studded and stunning true story, an absolutely riveting preview of the most anticipated on-card autograph arrivals of the 2012 NFL season to…
Panini Peek: 2012 Panini Black Football
In late November, Panini America will introduce a bold, new product to its already-potent 2012 NFL roster with the release of 2012 Panini Black Football, a stunning addition to the football card landscape that delivers a luxurious collecting experience with at least three autographs and two additional hits per 12-card box. This new chapter in Panini America's NFL history will be bolstered by…