"Wentzmania" has Arrived . . . and It Doesn't Take an Eagle Eye to See That (Gallery)

If you didn't sense it before Monday night, you certainly notice it now. "Wentzmania" has arrived. The collecting frenzy surrounding Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz is palpable, fueled most recently by Monday's standout performance in leading the Eagles to a road win over the Chicago Bears. Philadelphia improved to 2-0 on the young season with Wentz unquestionably leading the…

Teaser Gallery: Panini America Cracks Four Early Boxes of 2016 Spectra Football

Is it the vibrant colors? The low-numbered parallels that can catch you completely by surprise? The thick card stock and the made-for-Optichrome aesthetics? The mystifying memorabilia cards? The autograph roster that pays homage to legends of the past, current superstars and the game's most promising rookies? Indeed, there's probably not one distinct answer to this question: What's the most appealing…

The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2016 Spectra Football (100+ Sweet Pics)

If the looks of a football trading card release could kill, there's no denying that Panini America's Spectra brand would routinely commit something we've come to refer to around these parts as "Spectracide." The extra-thick, Optichrome-enhanced beauty has always been blessed with drop-dead-gorgeous aesthetics. That, in concert with a wealthy share of autographs and prime memorabilia, has helped Spectra Football…

Panini America Announces Packout Updates to 2016 Spectra Football (Preview Gallery)

As the sun rose over North America this morning, most of the sports conversation across the country revolved around last night's riveting start to the 2016 NFL season that saw the Denver Broncos squeak by the Carolina Panthers, 21-20, in an electric rematch of Super Bowl 50. Of course, the Thursday night opener simply fanned the flames of anticipation for…

Panini America Delivers Detailed First Look at 2016 Spectra Football (Preview Gallery)

Panini America's Optichrome-enhanced Spectra brand has enjoyed a relatively brief but absolutely robust collecting history during its first three years in existence. A product known for its vivid colors, thick card stock and rich autograph and memorabilia roster has made a habit of delivering some of the most attractive single cards released in any given year. That's a trend that…