Panini America Offers a Release-Day Review of 2019 XR Football (Gallery)

There's a classic line from Will Ferrell's character in the otherwise forgettable 2007 ice skating comedy "Blades of Glory" that resonates when applied to the "XR" in Panini America's XR Football: "No one knows what it means, but it's provocative. It gets the people going." Indeed, it does. And while the name may be shrouded in mystery, the success of…

The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2019 Luminance Football (80+ Images)

Panini America's Luminance Football franchise made an auspicious debut last season with bold design touches, muted-but-magnificent action photography and the season's first hard-signed rookie autographs. It was a winning recipe that provided a well-needed jolt to the early season market, easily paving the way for future Luminance releases. The next one, 2019 Luminance Football, arrives in hobby shops across North…

Teaser Gallery: Panini America Opens Five Boxes of the New 2018 Honors Football (with Checklist)

Boasting a bevy of iconic BuyBacks, previously released Panini America Originals, updated autograph versions of all-time classic cards, a 32-card base set and Optichrome upgrades of some of 2018's top Rookie Cards, 2018 Honors Football drops today equipped to impress with just four cards (two autographs, two base cards) per box. We brought you a sneak peek at some of…

Showstoppers: Panini America Previews the Black Box Hits Headed to Industry Summit

The anticipation is palpable. Panini America's Black Boxes are coming. With the 2012 Industry Summit now less than two weeks away, Panini America officials -- including project point man Scott Prusha -- are steadfastly putting the finishing touches on the legendary Black Boxes that have come to virtually define one of the sports collectibles industry's most important events. And if the…