From Russia with Inscriptions: The Unique Story of Two Cards from 2010-11 Dominion
In this age of omnipresent technology and immediate communication, where our next exchange is merely a text, Tweet, Facebook post or instant message away, never underestimate the barrier-breaking, international language of Panini America trading cards. More specifically, two cards from 2010-11 Dominion Hockey that were intended to be autographed by Russian superstars Alex Ovechkin, Pavel Datsyuk, Ilya Kovalchuk and Evgeni…
Before the Autographs: Previewing 2011-12 Limited Hockey’s Back to the Future Insert
There's a lot to like in the upcoming release of 2011-12 Limited Hockey. But one insert in particular -- the dual-signed Back to the Future Autographs -- is sure to be among the product's most coveted inclusions. Every card in the compelling insert unites one current superstar with one all-time great (along with their respective autographs), and the many generation-spanning, franchise-focused pairings will most certainly provide wantlist…
Panini Unwrapped: Previewing the Official 2011-12 NHL Sticker & Album Collection
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVEvMWepo38&w=585&h=327] For any number of reasons, Wednesday was a good day inside Panini America headquarters. Primarily, though, the feel-good vibe permeating the company's marketing department two days ago can be traced to one thing and one thing only: The arrival of the 2011-12 NHL Sticker & Album Collection. Within minutes of receiving our marketing allotment, Scott Prusha and Chris Reed…
Panini America Insert Set Inspection: 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey Pinnacle Black
No autographs. No memorabilia. No problem. Indeed, what the upcoming Pinnacle Black insert in 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey lacks in the modern amenities normally reserved for collecting's most in-demand chase sets, it will more than make up for with an incredible design and extreme scarcity. (more…)
The Details are in the (New Jersey) Devil
Add this to the incredibly long list of things at Panini America that you simply just don't see everyday: Hockey acquisitions guru Alex Carbajal on Wednesday wheeling a push cart stacked heaping high with an impeccable selection of game-worn hockey sweaters. At some point, I'm sure such sights will become old hat. But until then, I'm going to keep geeking out. I hope you don't…
An Early Look at 2010-11 Donruss Hockey
I'm not bragging or anything, but I had the chance earlier today to bust two early boxes of 2010-11 Donruss Hockey in the name of "quality control." Suffice it to say, I was impressed with what I saw and I'm quite certain you will be, too. Donruss Hockey, which includes hockey's celebrated Fans of the Game premiere, is another old-school-style set (on the heels of…