‘Where Is It? Weekend’ Back with Chance to Win More Sweet Panini America Boxes
Another weekend here on The Knight’s Lance brings with it another chance for loyal Panini America collectors to win some sweet cards. For this exciting second installment of "Where Is It? Weekend," we've hidden four smaller, perhaps-somewhat-manipulated versions of the Panini America knight that appears at the top of this post -- and we're giving you all weekend to find them and submit your answers. To…
Filthy Good: Panini America Appreciates the Prime Prowess of 2013 Spectra Football
With the highly anticipated release of Panini America's 2013 Spectra Football today, collectors across North America are on the verge of discovering just how nasty some of the product's memorabilia inclusions can be -- as much because of downright intoxicating Prizm technology as for the grass-stained greatness of many of the swatches. Indeed, for collectors who think the mem-card genre…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Rips Three Early Boxes of New 2013 Spectra Football
You've heard the buzz. You've seen the autographs as they've come in. You've witnessed the Quality Control Gallery. About all that's left of previewing Panini America's new 2013 Spectra Football before tomorrow's highly anticipated release is to discover just what you might find inside a randomly selected box or three -- which is exactly what we just did. As you'll soon…
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2013 Spectra Football (115 Must-See Pics)
Following months of buildup and more than just a little mystique, Panini America's newest NFL product -- 2013 Spectra Football -- is now just days away from release. The higher-end, two-hits-per-pack newcomer is bright, shiny and bold, offering a vibrant feast for the eyes thanks to new designs, colors and etch patterns that greatly accentuate the product's Prizm technology. But…
Special Delivery: NFL MVP Peyton Manning Arrives at Panini America HQ (Gallery)
Legendary Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning produced arguably the greatest offensive season in NFL history in 2013, setting new single-season records for touchdown passes (55) and passing yards (5,477) while claiming an unprecedented fifth NFL MVP Award. With seemingly every completion in a fantasy campaign for the ages, Manning delivered a new record . . . a new memory . .…
Simply Spectra-cular: Panini America Offers Sweet First Look at 2013 Spectra Football
On a day when the biggest superstars in the NFL prepare to showcase their talents in the Pro Bowl, one of the biggest mysteries of the 2013 football trading card season is about to be revealed. Just what is Panini America's 2013 Spectra Football? What does it look like? When does it come out? What surprises await inside its six-pack…
And the Nominees Are . . . Voting Begins for 2013 Pepsi NEXT NFL Rookie of the Year
Want to know who gets just as excited as Panini America and NFL collectors about NFL Rookie performances each week during the season? Pepsi with its NFL Rookie of the Week initiative. And for the last 17 weeks, Panini America and Pepsi have worked together to promote Pepsi NEXT Rookie of the Week voting and Panini America NFL Rookie trading cards. The payoff for collectors and NFL fans everywhere has…
Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell Named Week 16 Pepsi NEXT NFL Rookie of the Week
Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Running back Le'Veon Bell of the Pittsburgh Steelers is the Week 16 2013 Pepsi NEXT NFL Rookie of the Week for games played December 19-23 the NFL announced Friday. Bell rushed 26 times for 124 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers’ 38-31 victory against the Green Bay Packers. Bell was selected from among five finalists through fan votes on NFL.com. The other finalists…
Voting Begins for Week 16 Pepsi NEXT NFL Rookie of the Week (Virtual Card Gallery)
Want to know who gets just as excited as Panini America and NFL collectors about NFL Rookie performances each week during the season? Pepsi NEXT with its NFL Rookie of the Week initiative. So it comes as no surprise that once again this season — for the third straight year — Panini America and Pepsi would join forces to help promote Pepsi NEXT Rookie of the Week voting and Panini America NFL…