Teaser Gallery: Panini America Cracks Early Boxes of 2013-14 Immaculate Basketball
The heavyweight hoops hits keep coming from Panini America HQ. A few weeks back, it was 2013-14 National Treasures Basketball. This week, the collecting world will welcome the arrival of 2013-14 Immaculate Basketball to the marketplace. The second-ever installment of the Immaculate Basketball brand is all laced up and dressed to impress, equipped with updated twists to last year's instant-classic…
LeBron, Duncan, Lillard and More Featured in Special Panini America 2014 National Set
LeBron James commanded a global sports audience late last week when he announced that he was taking his talents back to Cleveland and his hometown Cavaliers to play basketball next season. As luck would have it, Panini America is returning to Cleveland too -- later this month for the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention. And company officials are bringing a…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Breaks Two Early Boxes of 2013-14 Spectra Basketball
It probably goes without saying that things are moving at a breakneck pace around Panini America HQ these days. A slew of products are in various stages of development, production and release; meanwhile there's an all-hands-on-deck approach to two huge events looming in the next few weeks: The National Sports Collectors Convention and the NBA Rookie Photo Shoot. We'll have…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Cracks Open Two Boxes of 2013-14 Titanium Basketball
A thrilling week of Panini America releases that featured the buzz-generating arrival of 2013 Spectra Football yesterday continues tomorrow with the historic launch of 2013-14 Titanium Basketball, the first-ever appearance of the Titanium brand in a sport other than hockey. The Titanium Basketball previews featured so far here on The Knight's Lance have created a sense of positive anticipation. Today,…
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2013-14 Gold Standard Basketball (96 Pics)
In just a few short days, NBA collectors will be treated to another epic gold-digging expedition when Panini America releases 2013-14 Gold Standard Basketball, the fourth installment of the gilded offering that has established itself as one of the most anticipated launches of every NBA collecting season. The newest edition offers updated tweaks to the product's highly polished staples such…
Must-See Stuff: Damian Lillard Redemption RCs Arrive at Panini America HQ
Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard was the talk of the NBA last season en route to winning 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year honors. But no matter how blazing-hot he was in collecting circles as a result, it's safe to say that he's even hotter this season -- especially in the month of December. In leading the Blazers to 10…
Panini America Takes One More Pre-Launch Look at 2012-13 Immaculate Basketball
With pre-release anticipation for 2012-13 Immaculate Basketball reaching insanely high levels thanks to a few juicy galleries right here on The Knight's Lance in the last few days, we want to offer one more preview of some of Immaculate's majestic memorabilia cards before the product goes live on Wednesday. Today, we take a look at more must-see specimens from the Insignia,…
Panini America Making New Damian Lillard Rookie Cards Using Top 2012-13 Designs
Hardcore hoops collectors who thought they missed out on collecting Damian Lillard autograph memorabilia Rookie Cards from Panini America's hottest 2012-13 brands may want to take a seat before they read what's next: As it turns out, the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year will, in fact, be featured on coveted RPAs using last season's National Treasures, Preferred Silhouettes, Gold Standard…
The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2013-14 Prestige Basketball (with Contest)
In just a few short hours, the unabashed greatness that is the start of the 2013-14 NBA season begins with an enthralling triple-header featuring Orlando at Indiana, Chicago at Miami and the Clippers at Lakers. As luck would have it, we're going to make sure your adequately prepared for tonight's lid-lifters with a comprehensive look at the just-QC'd 2013-14 Prestige…
Gallery: What Panini America Discovered in Three 2012-13 Flawless Briefcases
I wouldn't be lying if I told you that my hands are shaking just a little as they tap the letters on this keyboard. Frankly, I'm still a little nervous about the opportunity I had during packout for 2012-13 Flawless Basketball -- quite possibly the most anticipated release in trading card history -- to inspect the contents of three briefcases…