Experts: Panini America’s 2014 Black Friday Promotion Packs $1.5 Million Impact
Crediting additional manufacturer lead time and greater strategic planning from participating hobby shops, collectibles industry experts on Friday estimated the financial impact of Panini America's 2014 Black Friday promotion to be $1.5 million, an 11 percent increase over 2013. “Key enhancements from Panini America – especially a pre-Thanksgiving release date for Black Friday packs and longer lead times throughout – definitely…
Panini America ‘Where Is It? Weekend’ Back to Close November with a Bang (Contest)
Just when you thought Panini America's "Where Is It? Weekend" contests were over for the month of November, we come back for one more episode to help us close November with a bang. It's our way to continue to give back to Panini America fans and loyal readers of The Knight's Lance. For this exciting installment of “Where Is It?…
Teaser: Panini America Rips 15 Early Packs of 2014 Black Friday (Must-See Gallery)
For the fourth straight year, Panini America is about to turn Black Friday into a bona fide sports card shopping holiday at hobby shops across the country. Many dealers across North America have already started the 2014 installment of the phenomenon by opening their stores earlier than ever in anticipation of a huge weekend. Over the course of the last…
iCollectPanini.com Begins Online Portion of Panini America 2014 Black Friday Promo
Just as we do every year, we’ve had many collectors ask how they can get involved in the Panini America Black Friday phenomenon if there are no participating brick-and-mortar hobby shops in their area. Well, just like we do every year, we’ve got you covered. Starting now and until supplies last, collectors who purchase selected products on iCollectPanini.com will receive the equivalent number…
Signs of Black Friday: Panini America Peeks the Autograph Excellence of 2014 Set
Here we are, less than one full week from the biggest shopping day of the year and signs of Black Friday are all around us -- on television commercials, website banner ads, radio spots, print ads and seemingly everywhere else that might attract a set of eyeballs, a set of ears or a flurry of mouse-button clicks. But nowhere are…
Panini America Returns Fabled Cracked Ice, Lava Flow Inserts to 2014 Black Friday Set
Our ongoing countdown coverage to Panini America's 2014 Black Friday promotion continues unabated today with another must-see sneak peek, this time a showcase centered on the promotional set's calling-card Cracked Ice and Lava Flow parallels. The gallery below details just some of the popular parallels randomly inserted into this year's set, including your first look at some of the autographed…
Panini America 2014 Black Friday Set Offers Unique Memorabilia Inclusions (Gallery)
One of the greatest things about any holiday season is our penchant for sticking steadfastly to tried and true traditions that bring us joy, rekindle fond memories and make our seasonal celebrations so special every single time. So it is with Panini America’s annual Black Friday set. Indeed, as we prepare to give thanks for our many blessings this Thanksgiving…
Panini Collection, Rookie Portraits Add Pop to Panini America’s 2014 Black Friday Set
We began pulling the curtain back on the grand plans for our 2014 Black Friday promotion set earlier this week. Now that the preview process has officially begun, you can count on The Knight's Lance to deliver must-see previews featuring just about every part of the set between now and late November. Today, we're taking a closer look at the…
Panini America Provides Detailed First Look at 2014 Black Friday Promotion (Gallery)
It’s been called the most successful hobby shop promotion of all time by longtime industry experts. It's made hobby shops across North America bona fide post-Thanksgiving retail destinations. It's delivered some of the most unique and sought after trading cards in recent years. And late next month, it's making its triumphant return. News flash: Panini America's 2014 Black Friday promotion…