The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2016 Preferred Football (102 Must-See Pics)

After several seasons of seeing just how passionate basketball collectors are about the Preferred Basketball franchise, Panini America officials finally are giving football fans the preferential treatment. And when 2016 Preferred Football arrives in hobby shops across North America next Wednesday, it will do so in five-card hobby boxes that deliver, on average, four autographs (including one on-card Silhouette) and…

The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2013-14 Crown Royale Hockey (63 Images)

Panini America Hockey Brand Manager Chris Barr was at it again last week, dispensing drool and generating hype during another riveting Twitter takeover of the Panini America account, this time during packout 2013-14 Crown Royale Hockey. Although the product doesn't release until next Wednesday, Barr provided enough live-from-the-production-line sneak peeks to keep the hockey Twitterverse buzzing at least until then.…

2013 Crown Royale Football Hobby Stars in Must-See Episode of Panini Unwrapped

Panini America's Ben Ecklar and Tracy Hackler sat down with three delectable boxes of the new 2013 Crown Royale Football Hobby yesterday for what promises to be a riveting episode of Panini Unwrapped. In addition to pulling three Rookie Silhouettes during the break, the duo also discusses the unique die-cutting that has been a hallmark of the Crown Royale brand…

The Panini America Quality Control Gallery: 2013 Crown Royale Football Retail (54 Pics)

While the Panini America NFL Product Development team is steadily putting the finishing touches on the hobby version of 2013 Crown Royale Football, packout for the retail version ended earlier this week as the product began making its way to mass retail outlets. The retail edition of 2013 Crown Royale Football is a compelling offering for retail-focused Crown fans that…

Panini Peek: 2011 Crown Royale Football

As one of the top three vote-getters in our Knight’s Lance Readers Choice Weekend poll, this story is being brought to you by . . . well . . . you. Stay tuned throughout the weekend for the additional content that you voted for, including your top two choices: More first looks at 2010-11 National Treasures Basketball and a gallery of some of our…