Aftermath: One Week Later, Panini America Father’s Day Cards Generating Big Bucks

One week ago today, hobby shops across the country were filled with a Father's Day buzz the likes of which the collectibles industry has rarely, if ever, seen before. The subsequent social media buzz created by the countless Tweet-worthy pulls, collection-making cornerstones and memorable moments from the rousing Panini America Father's Day promotion is still going strong today. It doesn't…

Memorabilia Used During 2011 NBA Finals Highlights Panini America Father’s Day Set

Our continuing series of must-see previews highlighting the key elements of next week's Panini America Father's Day promotion takes a decidedly championship twist today. With the 2012 NBA Finals matchup finally being set -- the Miami Heat vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder and Panini America exclusive Kevin Durant -- and tipping off on Tuesday, today we thought we'd showcase the…

Panini America Announces Agreement with the 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks

Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, and the 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed a multi-year marketing and game-worn memorabilia agreement. In addition to game-worn memorabilia, the Dallas Mavericks will work with Panini Authentic to sell unique, limited-edition championship memorabilia from the 2011 NBA Finals games played at American Airlines Center and…

Panini Authentic Elbows In on Black Friday Frenzy with Slam Dunk Autograph Specials

Here at Panini America, the Black Friday phenomenon currently sweeping the collecting nation isn't just for trading cards anymore. Panini Authentic late Wednesday announced some Black Friday specials of its own sure to be well-received by discriminating memorabilia enthusiasts, too. Panini Authentic has a slew of rim-rattling specials to offer astute holiday shoppers right now, including authentic autographed memorabilia from 2010-11 NBA Slam Dunk…

Gold Mettle: Even Before Release, 2010-11 Gold Standard Basketball Rose in Value

The price of gold reached a record high of more than $1,600 an ounce earlier this week. Good news for investors. Better news for collectors. 2010-11 Gold Standard Basketball, the newest NBA trading card product from Panini America, released on Wednesday blinging with 50 special cards made with 11 grams of real 14-karat gold -- marking perhaps the first time in the history of the sports collectibles…

Real-Time Gallery: Pre-Packout Continues for 2010-11 National Treasures Basketball

The majestic, methodical march toward getting 2010-11 National Treasures Basketball primed for packout continues in earnest today as a small contingent of Panini America officials make the company's printing facility their temporary office. Collectibles industry veteran Kevin Haake, Panini America's Retail Sales Manager, volunteered for white-glove duty today and he will be filing images of some of the sweetest sights he sees for the following gallery that we'll update…

The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 32 Images from 2010-11 NBA Season Update

The blinding brilliance of 2010-11 Gold Standard Basketball packing out this week has served to somewhat obscure the fact that another stellar Panini America hoops product -- 2010-11 NBA Season Update -- is also readying to dazzle collectors when it releases next week. Panini America basketball brand managers Aik Tongtharadol and Keith Hower pulled double duty this week at the company's printing facility…

Gold Rush: The Breathtaking First Glimpses of 2010-11 Gold Standard Basketball

Some might say I missed a golden opportunity yesterday morning by not taking in the packout and quality-control processes for 2010-11 Gold Standard Basketball. I would normally tend to agree with that assessment, but there's something to be said for the mandatory 80-minute marketing meeting I attended instead. Besides, when you've got fellow card-loving comrades (and Panini America product development professionals) Mike Payne,…

Dirk Nowitzki Still in Championship Form During Special Panini Authentic Signing

As if collectors needed another reason to love Dirk Nowitzki, here's No. 6,372: Last Friday afternoon, just before throwing out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers game and departing the next day for his homeland Germany, the Dallas Mavericks' uber everything NBA Finals MVP took time to participate in a special private signing for Panini America and his namesake foundation. Arguably the most in-demand athlete…
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