Totally Late: Panini America Finally Breaks a Box of 2012 Totally Certified Football
First things first: We apologize for being late with this episode of Panini Unwrapped. Yes, 2012 Totally Certified Football released exactly one week ago today. Yes, we usually try to have Unwrapped episodes posted no later than the day a product goes live. But between last week's 2013 Industry Summit and a slew of other events between now and then,…
Black Box Intrigue: Panini America Readies Rare Gems for 2013 Industry Summit
With the 2013 Industry Summit now less than a week away (man, that year went fast), Panini America officials — including project point man Scott Prusha — have steadfastly been 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. The showstopping Black Boxes provide an explosive conclusion to the…
The Drool Gallery: Panini America Previews Special Super Bowl XLVII Promo Set
Super Bowl XLVII will present a sibling rivalry of epic proportions when Jim Harbaugh's San Francisco 49ers battle John Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens for the right to achieve NFL immortality in New Orleans. In a game that promises to be rife with juicy story lines (hey, aren't they all?), there's one in particular that will pack special appeal for Panini America collectors:…
Rare Printing Plates Give Panini America’s 2012 Score Football Serious Staying Power
Traditionally speaking, most collectors look at mainstream, low-price-point trading card products as being low on bells, whistles and secondary-market value, too. But 2012 Score Football has proven to be far from traditional in the three months since its release. After all, it's not every day -- if ever -- that a 99-cent pack has the potential to deliver so much bang…
Drool Gallery: 2011 Crown Royale Football Calling All Captains Materials Prime
Among the myriad things to appreciate about the new 2011 Crown Royale Football set that released earlier this week, you can place the Calling All Captains Materials Prime insert high on the list. From the unique "C" die-cut to the unmistakable medieval inspiration of the design to the top-notch checklist of players, Calling All Captains brings a lot to the table. Throw in…