Teaser Gallery: Panini America Breaks One Box of 2012-13 Contenders Basketball
Most of the collecting public -- present company included -- is trying hard to get back into the swing of things after another wonderful holiday season. But with snow still on the ground here at Panini America HQ, and with an impending New Year's celebration just days away, the seemingly simple task of getting back to business as usual can…
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2012-13 Contenders Basketball (96 Pics)
From the flashback fabulousness of the Rookie Remembrance insert to the smoky smoothness of those calling-card autographed RCs, there's quite a bit to like in the new 2012-13 Contenders Basketball release from Panini America. And as collectors around the country take these final hours before Christmas to finish up those last-minute shopping needs, we thought we'd give you an early…
Off-Court Artistry: Panini America Tests the Illustrative Skill of Young NBA Superstars
Late last summer during the 2012 Rookie Transition Program and 2012 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot, respectively, Panini America officials asked several of the most talented young stars in the league to show off their artistic talents by handcrafting their best off-the-cuff sketches. Presented below is an art gallery of sorts showcasing just some of our favorites. From the uplifting sentiments shared by 2012 NBA Rookie…
On Fire: Damian Lillard’s Officially Licensed NBA Rookie Cards from Panini America
In its purest form, a player's Rookie Card marks a special moment in his professional career. In most cases, it represents a transition from amateur to professional sports, and highlights the first available trading cards of draft picks and rookie free agents in their team uniforms. There's a host of reasons why a player's official Rookie Cards are important. Most…
Panini America Asks: 'Who Drew?' ID these NBA Sketch Artists for a Chance to Win
Late last summer during the 2012 Rookie Transition Program and 2012 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot, respectively, Panini America officials asked several of the most talented young stars in the league to show off their artistic talents by handcrafting their best off-the-cuff sketches. Presented below is an art gallery of sorts showcasing just some of our favorites. One thing you'll notice…
Panini America Provides a Sneak Peek at the 2011-12 NBA Draft Class Redemption Cards
It's been one of the most-asked questions dribbling around the basketball card hobby for quite some time now. What, exactly, will the cards included in Panini America's Draft Pick Redemption program from last year's releases of 2011-12 Past & Present, 2011-12 Limited and 2011-12 Gold Standard look like. It's a question that increased substantially in volume the night we revealed the checklist…
Panini America, NBA Team Up for Starting 5 Hobby Shop Promotion in December
Take one almost-larger-than-life cardboard cutout of Kyrie Irving, 18 sweet promotion-exclusive trading cards, the chance to win great prizes (including a trip to the 2013 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot and autographed memorabilia from the likes of Irving, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin) and the entire month of December and you've got all the ingredients for one spectacular promotion. And…
Big-Dollar Sales of Vin Scully, Black Friday, NBA Shine in New Panini America PPI
Regardless of whether you collect trading cards for the love of the hobby or as an investment, there's no denying the thrill of uncovering a valuable trading card. In our attempt to keep you abreast of hot-selling Panini America trading cards raising brows on the secondary market, we offer you this special edition of the Panini Price Index. In this edition…
Panini Peek: 2012-13 Preferred Basketball
You'd be hard pressed to find any collector who didn't find 2011-12 Preferred Basketball to be one of the sports card world's most outstanding new releases last season. Thanks to a captivating array of Silhouettes Signatures and colorful die-cut Panini's Choice and Crown Royale autographs, Preferred was a welcome addition in a nontraditional, product-shortened NBA season. But now that the…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Breaks First Box of 2012-13 Prizm Basketball (Checklist)
Sure, we could wait until our marketing allotment of 2012-13 Prizm Basketball arrives later today or early tomorrow morning to bring you the first look at one live box of the new NBA product from Panini America. But with a product as highly anticipated as Prizm, waiting just won't do. (Besides, we'll use those marketing boxes to bring you the world…