An Open Book: Panini America Shares First Pics of 2013 America’s Pastime Autographs
Thanks to a dedicated effort from just about everyone inside Panini America HQ (Product Development, Acquisitions, Production) and the cooperative spirit of baseball legends and newcomers alike outside these walls, the book on Panini America's 2013 America's Pastime Baseball is in the final stages of being written. And from what we've seen so far, it has the makings of a bona fide…
Panini Peek: 2013 Select Baseball
The Select resurgence continues. Panini America first revived the landmark brand from the late Nineties with 2012-13 Select Basketball, reinvigorating the venerable franchise with the company's stunning Prizm technology. The trend will follow suit early next month with 2013-14 Select Hockey and then in December with 2013 Select Football. Today, company officials made it unanimous with the announcement of 2013 Select…
Prizm Uncut: Panini America Goes Between the Sheets with 2013 Prizm Baseball
While it's true that you can't really appreciate all that Panini America's Prizm technology has to offer until you're holding the magnificent trading cards in your hands, there's something incredibly revealing -- and even a little exciting -- about spending some time between a few uncut Prizm sheets. So when the first test sheets for 2013 Prizm Baseball hit Panini…
Panini America Offers Extended First Look at 2013 Hometown Heroes Baseball
Boasting a breadth of old-school design quirks, timeless throwback collecting nuances and an abundance of good, old-fashioned fun, Panini America's 2013 Hometown Heroes Baseball looks to jettison collectors back in time when the product releases in early October. Each hobby box of 2013 Hometown Heroes Baseball (12 packs per box, 24 cards per pack) will deliver three autographs, three SportDiscs (yes,…
Panini America Shares Must-See First Look at 2013 National Convention Set (Gallery)
Panini America's buzz-inducing buildup to the 2013 National Sports Collectors Convention begins in earnest . . . now. When sports collecting's annual showcase kicks off later this month at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill., Panini America once again will endeavor to steal the show with its trademark wrapper-redemption program. The foundation of…
A Legend Returns: Panini America Prepares 2013 Pinnacle Baseball (Preview Gallery)
It's been 15 long years since baseball fans have had the opportunity to collect a Pinnacle Baseball set. But in late July, the legend returns for the first time since 1998 with the release of Panini America's true-to-the-original 2013 Pinnacle Baseball. Boasting a bevy of old-school niceties (including Nufex printing technology, Museum Collection, Artist's Proofs, Team Pinnacle and so much…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Cracks First Two Boxes of 2012 Prizm Baseball
It likely goes without saying at this point that tomorrow is a big day on the Panini America baseball diamond. It's the official release date for 2012 Prizm Baseball, the latest iteration of the company's popular Prizm technology that has graced the absolutely scorching releases of 2012-13 Prizm Basketball and 2012 Prizm Football. 2012 Prizm Baseball delivers the deeply etched…
2013 Triple Play Baseball Stars in Enjoyable Episode of Panini Unwrapped (Checklist)
Earlier this week, Panini America's Chris Reed and Tim Trout sat down to break one highly entertaining box of 2013 Triple Play Baseball. From the first pack to the last, the fun-for-all-ages product provides a uniquely entertaining busting experience. Stick around after the video to access the complete product checklist, which is linked below. Oh, and stay tuned. Just like…
Panini America Offers the Illustrated Guide to 2013 Triple Play Baseball (Gallery)
Yes, I know it's only April and that the 2013 baseball season is not even a week old yet. But I don't need nine more months or 160 more games (per team) to make this bold claim: The most entertaining, interactive and kid-friendly baseball card set of the year already has been made. And when 2013 Triple Play Baseball hits…
A Panini America Special Report: Wild Sales from 2012 National Treasures Baseball
In this special edition of the Panini America Price Index, we turn the lights down low and put a very bright spotlight on 2012 Panini National Treasures Baseball. Since the product’s official release one week ago today, the hallowed trading card set has flown off hobby-shop shelves at an amazing clip. In fact, Panini America VP of Sales D.J. Kazmierczak…