Day 2 Begins in iCollectPanini.com’s 13 Days of Christmas Sale (20% Off 2014 Baseball)

iCollectPanini.com, the official online store of Panini America, is getting into the holiday spirit in a huge “Ho, Ho, Ho!” kind of way with its “13 Days of Christmas Specials” initiative that will provide 13 unique, one-day offers between now and December 20. Each special offer will be available for 24 hours only (or while supplies last). Today, collectors can…

Legendary Ichiro Inks History-Making First Autographs for Panini America (Gallery)

From the day he first stepped foot on a major league diamond with the Seattle Mariners way back in 2001, Ichiro was a sweet-swinging, seemingly-overnight sensation. He was a national hero in Japan who traveled to the U.S. and became an international phenomenon during his debut season, becoming just the second player ever to win Rookie of the Year and MVP…

2014 Classics Baseball Delivers in Must-See, Belated Episode of Panini Unwrapped

Panini Unwrapped rookie Micah Layton, a Baseball Brand Manager for the Panini America Product Development Team, made his video debut last week with a few boxes of 2014 Classics Baseball. Unfortunately, the Thanksgiving break created a slight delay in actually posting the video (i.e., Hackler dropped the ball). Never fear, though. We're confident Layton's debut performance and the impressive 2014…

‘Where Is It? Weekend’ Returns with Shot at Classics Baseball, Crown Royale Football

It’s baaaack. After almost a month away, Panini America’s vaunted “Where Is It? Weekend” scavenger hunt returns today as we prepare to give back to collectors and avid readers of the of The Knight’s Lance with another chance to win some sweet cards. This time we’re going to award 10 total prizes. Keep reading to find out how you can be a…

Teaser Gallery: Panini America Cracks Open One Early Box of 2014 Classics Baseball

After almost 10 years away from the market, Panini America's popular Classics Baseball brand will return to the diamond tomorrow with a history-heavy 2014 Classics Baseball release that stays true to the original Classics legacy by paying tribute to the game's greatest players from yesterday, today and tomorrow. We've done our best here on The Knight's Lance in the last…

The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2014 Classics Baseball (108 Must-See Pics)

Don't call it a comeback. Call it a resoundingly triumphant return; an epic reemergence that will remind longtime collectors just why Classics Baseball was so great in the first place -- and make newcomers who missed it during its first extended run joyful that it's back. 2014 Classics Baseball returns to the industry Wednesday after almost 10 years on the shelf, and…

Panini America Readies Historic Derek Jeter Buy-Back Autographs for Future Releases

Leave it to iconic New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter to make history -- again. For the first time ever, one of the most beloved players in the storied history of pinstripes will have autographs in Panini America products beginning with the release of 2014 Classics Baseball on November 19. The autographs, buy-backs of original Donruss-branded cards dating back to…

Panini America Offers Detailed First Look at 2014 Classics Baseball (Preview Gallery)

Early next month, Panini America is calling on a proud part of its past to add a late-season jolt to the baseball card category. In early November, after nine long years away, the venerable Classics Baseball franchise is making an epic comeback -- and you can count on 2014 Classics Baseball to deliver a wealthy share of the brand's tried-and-true staples,…