Video & Gallery: Panini America’s 2012 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot “VNR” (Part 2)
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3XknUhsZME&w=600&h=338] Every year in conjunction with the NBA Rookie Photo Shoot, Panini America officials work closely with the future NBA stars in attendance to produce a comprehensive Video News Release (or “VNR” as it’s known in mainstream media circles) chronicling the day’s events. Tuesday’s jam-packed 2012 edition was no different. Following a day full of filming exclusive interviews, trick shots and even a few funny vocal…
The Hits Keep Coming: More Goodies from 2010-11 National Treasures Basketball
Sadly, I had to return to the office today while the dedicated Panini America crew in charge of hand-inspection every card slated for insertion in 2010-11 National Treasures Basketball ventured back to the printing facility for 10 more hours of dedicated scrutiny. All is not lost, though. I've been receiving periodic email updates of some of the sweet cards receiving the white-glove treatment today,…
Denver Nugget Chris ‘Birdman’ Andersen Touches Down in Colorado Card Shop
When Mike Fruitman, owner of Mike’s Stadium Sportscards in Aurora, Colo., contacted Panini America in late November to tell us he was conducting a signing with Colorado cult hero Chris “Birdman” Andersen of the Denver Nuggets, we were only too happy to help. Come on, Andersen stands 6-10, weighs 228 pounds and sports more colorful tattoos than a whole season’s…