The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2015 Donruss Baseball (126 Revealing Pics)
For the better part of an entire year, Panini America's fabled Donruss Baseball brand has enjoyed a stunning return to splendor. From the breakout success of the 2014 edition to the Series 2 sequel to the late-season launch of an honest-to-goodness, old-school factory set, Donruss made a resounding comeback in 2014 -- and it is that momentum that will no…
2015 Donruss Baseball Provides a Blast from the Past with Nostalgic “1981” Subset
Never underestimate the transformative power of trading cards. After all, just one look at the new 1981 subset in Panini America's upcoming 2015 Donruss Baseball release and I'm jettisoned instantly more than 30 years back in time. To be sure, that 1981 Donruss Baseball design is as romantically revered as it is aesthetically simple. A bold, color border . .…
Ruthian Return: Babe Ruth’s Presence Packs Wallop in 2015 Diamond Kings Baseball
As monumental as it may have seemed at the time, Panini America's announcement last week that the fabled Diamond Kings brand would be making a triumphant return to baseball after a decade away may have obscured even bigger news. Indeed, not only is Diamond Kings returning, but baseball's most powerful diamond king is, too. Babe Ruth is back. For the…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Breaks Early Box of 2014 Elite Extra Edition Baseball
All these years later, Panini America's Elite Extra Edition Baseball remains one of the best bang-for-the-buck, value-delivered products in the sports card universe -- and tomorrow's release of 2014 Elite Extra Edition Baseball promises to be no different. This year's edition -- like all of those that have come before -- is packed with some of baseball's brightest prospects and…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Breaks Early Boxes of 2014 National Treasures Baseball
There's an intoxicating scent that gloriously oozes from any National Treasures box the second the seal is cracked and the lid is lifted. It's been that way in baseball, football and basketball since the National Treasures brand burst onto the scene almost 10 years ago and instantly became the hobby's preeminent super-premium product. It promises to be that way again…
2014 Classics Baseball Delivers in Must-See, Belated Episode of Panini Unwrapped
Panini Unwrapped rookie Micah Layton, a Baseball Brand Manager for the Panini America Product Development Team, made his video debut last week with a few boxes of 2014 Classics Baseball. Unfortunately, the Thanksgiving break created a slight delay in actually posting the video (i.e., Hackler dropped the ball). Never fear, though. We're confident Layton's debut performance and the impressive 2014…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Cracks Open One Early Box of 2014 Classics Baseball
After almost 10 years away from the market, Panini America's popular Classics Baseball brand will return to the diamond tomorrow with a history-heavy 2014 Classics Baseball release that stays true to the original Classics legacy by paying tribute to the game's greatest players from yesterday, today and tomorrow. We've done our best here on The Knight's Lance in the last…
Panini America Provides Detailed First Look at 2014 National Treasures Baseball
Last week here on The Knight's Lance we brought you the jaw-dropping preview of Panini America's upcoming 2014 National Treasures Baseball. That post, of course, was more about showcasing some of the astonishing early autograph returns that we simply didn't want to wait to preview. Today, we're digging a little deeper into the product details. 2014 National Treasures Baseball, the…
Panini America Readies Historic Derek Jeter Buy-Back Autographs for Future Releases
Leave it to iconic New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter to make history -- again. For the first time ever, one of the most beloved players in the storied history of pinstripes will have autographs in Panini America products beginning with the release of 2014 Classics Baseball on November 19. The autographs, buy-backs of original Donruss-branded cards dating back to…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Breaks Early Boxes of 2014 Hall of Fame Baseball
Panini America on Wednesday will release to the collecting masses 2014 Hall of Fame 75th Anniversary Baseball, the company's third annual trading-card tribute licensed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Unlike the previous two offerings (2012 Cooperstown Baseball and 2013 Cooperstown Baseball), however, Panini America is taking a more high-end approach this time around. Each 12-card box of 2014…