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3/24/2010 Posted on ESPN.com: Card companies get creative
Posted on ESPN.com: Card companies get creative

3/24/2010 Rip Party Alert: 2010 Topps Finest Baseball
Rip Party Alert: 2010 Topps Finest Baseball

3/11/2010 Info from Topps : 2010Topps Baseball Series 2
Info from Topps : 2010Topps Baseball Series 2

3/11/2010 Upper Deck Dealt Losing Hand in Legal Battle
Upper Deck Dealt Losing Hand in Legal Battle

3/11/2010 Topps allen & ginter…just keeps getting bigger and better
Topps allen & ginter…just keeps getting bigger and better

3/11/2010 Sold out at TOPPS:
Sold out at TOPPS:

3/4/2010 2010 Bowman to Feature USA Baseball Program
2010 Bowman to Feature USA Baseball Program

3/4/2010 The quirks of 2010 topps heritage baseball
The quirks of 2010 topps heritage baseball

3/4/2010 Topps is Exclusive USA Baseball Licensee
Topps is Exclusive USA Baseball Licensee

3/4/2010 Upper Deck Settles Lawsuit with Major League Baseball
Upper Deck Settles Lawsuit with Major League Baseball

3/4/2010 MLB Properties settles trademark lawsuit with Upper Deck
MLB Properties settles trademark lawsuit with Upper Deck

2/25/2010 Exclusive sneak peek of Allen Ginter Baseball coming this summer....
Exclusive sneak peek of Allen Ginter Baseball coming this summer....

2/25/2010 Upper Deck Reveals Super-Rare Short-Print Cards Sprinkled in 2010 UD1 Baseball
Upper Deck Reveals Super-Rare Short-Print Cards Sprinkled in 2010 UD1 Baseball

2/25/2010 Upper Deck’s National Packtime Program postponed
Upper Deck’s National Packtime Program postponed

2/25/2010 Keith Olberman opening the 1967 Topps Pack
Keith Olberman opening the 1967 Topps Pack

2/25/2010 Topps Releases Details on Series 2 Baseball
Topps Releases Details on Series 2 Baseball

2/25/2010 Looks like the million card promo is only for Topps 1, Topps 2 and updates and highlights
Looks like the million card promo is only for Topps 1, Topps 2 and updates and highlights

2/17/2010 Topps takes an unprecedented trip down memory lane
Topps takes an unprecedented trip down memory lane

2/17/2010 Lost Your Baseball Cards? Cal Ripken Wants to Help
Lost Your Baseball Cards? Cal Ripken Wants to Help

2/12/2010 Major League Baseball Properties vs. Upper Deck heads to court on April 19
Major League Baseball Properties vs. Upper Deck heads to court on April 19

2/12/2010 One-of-a-kind autographed baseball card found in Tewksbury
One-of-a-kind autographed baseball card found in Tewksbury

2/11/2010 Baseball cards still provide a thrill By Jim Caple from ESPN.com
Baseball cards still provide a thrill By Jim Caple from ESPN.com

2/11/2010 Topps / Yankee "Pie in the Face" Variations
Topps / Yankee "Pie in the Face" Variations

2/11/2010 Upper Deck aims to make collectors do a double take with baseball card promotion
Upper Deck aims to make collectors do a double take with baseball card promotion

2/3/2010 Topps details manufactured Logoman insert card program
Topps details manufactured Logoman insert card program

2/3/2010 Upper Deck shows its hand for 2010 with two new 2009 baseball card sets
Upper Deck shows its hand for 2010 with two new 2009 baseball card sets

2/3/2010 Topps Tribute / Clearing up Confusion on Stadium Seats
Topps Tribute / Clearing up Confusion on Stadium Seats

2/3/2010 A few surprises in store in 2010 Topps baseball
A few surprises in store in 2010 Topps baseball

2/3/2010 MLB Properties issues statement on Upper Deck’s latest baseball card sets
MLB Properties issues statement on Upper Deck’s latest baseball card sets

2/3/2010 New Pics for 2010 Topps Series 2 Baseball:
New Pics for 2010 Topps Series 2 Baseball:

2/3/2010 Stephen Strasburg Autographs Fuel Revamp of Bowman
Stephen Strasburg Autographs Fuel Revamp of Bowman

2/3/2010 Ordered Sons of Italy produces card set
Ordered Sons of Italy produces card set

2/3/2010 Bryce Harper Solid In First Weekend
Bryce Harper Solid In First Weekend

2/3/2010 2009 Topps Sterling Baseball Rip Party Video
2009 Topps Sterling Baseball Rip Party Video

1/28/2010 Message from UD: Sold out of
Message from UD: Sold out of

1/28/2010 Preview Gallery: 2010 Topps National Chicle baseball cards
Preview Gallery: 2010 Topps National Chicle baseball cards

1/26/2010 Message from UD: Sold out of
Message from UD: Sold out of

1/26/2010 Readers Write: What about the unlabeled Topps Relic cards?
Readers Write: What about the unlabeled Topps Relic cards?

1/26/2010 The State of International Baseball
The State of International Baseball

1/26/2010 Message From UD: Sold out of...
Subject: SOLD OUT Please be advised that UD is SOLD OUT of the following product at the factory: 2010 Upper Deck Baseball Series I

1/26/2010 Preview Gallery: 2010 Topps National Chicle baseball cards
Preview Gallery: 2010 Topps National Chicle baseball cards The 2010 Topps National Chicle baseball card set is still a ways away from its release in April, but we’ve gotten a glimpse at more artwork from the dozen artists who helped produce the set. Here’s the first of three galleries — one piece per artist. It’s a roster that includes Monty Sheldon, Paul Lempa, Mike Kupka, Dave Hobrecht, Jason Davies, Ken Branch, Brett Farr, Chris Felix, Don Higgins, Chris Henderson, Brian Kong and Jeff Zachowski. Look for another here soon and a final one in a future issue of Beckett Baseball closer to the set’s arrival. Until then, check them out Preview Gallery: 2010 Topps National Chicle baseball cards The Beckett Blog

1/26/2010 A few surprises in store in 2010 Topps baseball
A few surprises in store in 2010 Topps baseball

1/26/2010 2010 Topps Pro Debut Minor League Baseball Youtube Video
2010 Topps Pro Debut Minor League Baseball Youtube Video

1/21/2010 Aroldis Chapman....In EEE Baseball
Aroldis Chapman....In EEE Baseball

1/21/2010 2009 Donruss Elite Extra Edition autograph print runs
2009 Donruss Elite Extra Edition autograph print runs

1/19/2010 2010 UD SPX Baseball Information
2010 UD SPX Baseball Information

1/14/2010 TOPPS INTRODUCES ALL-PAINTED SET TO BASEBALL
Topps has commissioned 12 top sports artists to create the upcoming and much-anticipated 2010 Topps National Chicle Baseball.

1/14/2010 Some early info on 2010 UD USA Baseball
CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:Seven Autographs per box including FIVE on-card autographs! Look for one inscriptions card plus one super premium Q&A, Big Signatures, Starting Lineup or Team Roster card in every box; including sign-on cards of the most powerful high school player ever and Sports Illustrated cover boy! Look for three game-used jersey cards including a patch or patch auto per box! Starting Lineup Autograph cards with 10 on-card autographs on each card! Team Roster Autograph cards with 20+ autographs on each card! Look for 1-of-1 Flag Patch cards featuring the entire USA flag patch from a game-used jersey! All memorabilia cards this year are either a triple-swatch or patch card!

1/14/2010 Upper Deck announces 2009 UD Signature Stars baseball set
Upper Deck announced on Monday its 2009 UD Signature Stars line, a baseball product that is set to arrive later this month.

1/14/2010 2009 Topps TRIBUTE Rip Party VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDOkUPHDa5M&feature=player_embedded

1/14/2010 2009 Bowman Sterling Rip Party VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t02Mzr3YmU&feature=player_embedded

1/11/2010 2009 Topps TRIBUTE Rip Party VIDEO
2009 Topps TRIBUTE Rip Party VIDEO

1/11/2010 First look: Bryce Harper’s 2010 USA Baseball box set cards
First look: Bryce Harper’s 2010 USA Baseball box set cards

1/11/2010 Upper Deck signs autograph deal with Pete Rose
Upper Deck signs autograph deal with Pete Rose January 6, 2010, 1:54 pm This is another of those benefits of being unlicensed. Upper Deck announced Wednesday that it has signed all-time hits leader Pete Rose to an autograph deal to include him in the company’s 2010 baseball sets. He will make his debut alongside “Shoeless” Joe Jackson in 2010 Goudey Baseball, which is set to arrive on March 18. Like Jackson, Rose is on baseball’s ineligible list after he was banned for life for gambling. Because of this, Rose cannot appear on any cards or memorabilia licensed by Major League Baseball Properties. Upper Deck’s 2010 cards are only licensed by the MLB Players Association. Because of this, Rose has appeared on just one card produced by Upper Deck — a card in the the 1994 Upper Deck: The American Epic set (above). His only appearances on cards since 1989 (not many) have been in products that were not licensed by MLB Properties. “Despite his current ban from baseball, Pete Rose’s signature and game-used memorabilia cards continue to be sought-after by baseball fans and card collectors everywhere,” said Gabriel Garcia, Upper Deck’s baseball brand manager in a release. “We are extremely excited to have Pete be a part of our newest baseball card releases.” 2009 Topps Sterling Baseball...Loaded with new info..

1/11/2010 Topps Sterling Cut Signature Checklist...second to none
Topps Sterling Cut Signature Checklist...second to none TOPPS STERLING’S CUT SIG LIST…SECOND TO NONE The much anticipated 2009 Topps Sterling Baseball will be hitting hobby shelves soon and with all the enhancements (10 extra hits and a guaranteed cut signature per case) this product is sure to be scorching hot. In addition, Topps is pleased to announce the product’s Cut Signature Checklist (1 per 10-Pack case) which is one of the most extensive and value-added cut sig lists ever offered.

1/11/2010 2009 Panini Elite Extra Edition Baseball..even more loaded
Just announced: EEE Updated Info In each 20-box case, 16 of the boxes should yield six autographs The other four are “hot boxes” and should yield 10 autographs and one mem card for a total of 11 hits

12/29/2009 Message from Panini- 2009 Elite Extra Edition BB Updated
EEE Updated Info

12/29/2009 Message from Panini-2009/10 Studio Basketball
Updated Studio Basketball Information

12/29/2009 Topps reportedly lands exclusive memorabilia deal with Stephen Strasburg
Topps has signed an exclusive memorabilia deal with No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg.

12/21/2009 New razor promotion for 2008 razor baseball items!
NEW RAZOR PROMOTION FOR 2008 RAZOR BASEBALL ITEMS

12/11/2009 Topps introduces the first card flipping app for the iPhone
For years people have flipped cards to see who could land closest to the wall, now with Topps Flipp, this iconic game moves into the 21st century.

12/11/2009 Mickey Mantle memorabilia and cards are still the gold standard for post-War era collectors
Mantle's autograph is one that was a favorite of the forgers in Operation Bullpen several years ago. His signature is still being faked today because it's still valuable.

12/11/2009 Doug Harvey, Whitey Herzog elected to hall of fame by veterans committee
Doug Harvey, a five-time World Series umpire, and Whitey Herzog, a six-time division winner and manager of the 1982 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Baseball’s Winter Meetings in Indianapolis by the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee for Managers and Umpires, it was announced today.

12/11/2009 Unopened 1950 Boxes at Memory Lane
Baseball card collectors dream of discovering that decades old, still untouched stack of boxes stuck in a storage closet or attic that time forgot.

12/3/2009 Topps announces a sell out at the factory..
The following Topps hobby products are sold out at the factory

12/3/2009 2010 Topps Heritage baseball cards
Topps unveiled its basic product information and preview images on Friday for its 2010 Topps Heritage baseball set, the 10th consecutive release in the throwback line which this year utilizes the 1961 Topps design.

12/3/2009 GetFugu, Inc. Partners with Topps® for “Legends of the Game” Baseball Cards
GetFugu, Inc., the next generation mobile search tool, announced today that it has partnered with, The Topps Company, Inc. (“Topps”), a leading producer of sports and entertainment trading cards. Topps, the exclusive trading card of Major League Baseball, is using GetFugu’s “See It, Say It, Find It, Get It”, vision, voice and location recognition services to enhance the “Legends of the game” cards in 2009 Topps Baseball Series 1, Series 2 and Updates and Highlights

12/3/2009 Upper Deck Inks Autograph Deal with Greg Maddux for its 2010 Baseball Card Launches!
Future Hall-of-Fame pitcher to sign autograph cards and patch cards for company’s new lineup of baseball releases next year

12/3/2009 Message from Topps: Sold out of
Message from Topps: Sold out of

12/3/2009 TOPPS ANNOUNCES THE 51st ANNUAL TOPPS MAJOR LEAGUE ROOKIE ALL-STAR TEAM
New York, NY - Nov. 25, 2009 - The Topps Company announces the 51st annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.

12/3/2009 Topps Secures Exclusive Minor League Baseball Card Deal
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PROPERTIES AND THE TOPPS COMPANY SIGN EXCLUSIVE MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TRADING CARD AGREEMENT Exclusive Multi-Year Deal Begins on January 1, 2010

12/3/2009 Topps Heritage High Number / Variations Revealed
TOPPS CONFIRMS SIX VARIATIONS IN HERITAGE HIGH NUMBER BASEBALL

12/3/2009 ‘Shoeless Joe’ Jackson Returns to the Big Leagues!
Chicago’s former Southside slugger will be featured inside many of Upper Deck’s 2010 baseball card launches

11/19/2009 2010 Topps Baseball Series 1...Beginning of a new era.
From Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson to Ryan Howard and Ichiro, 2010 Topps Baseball Series 1 covers the history of Major League Baseball.

11/19/2009 Topps Partners With Mobile App Company
Topps is hoping you'll take a picture of one of their cards and take action when the mobile phone returns information and an immediate shopping opportunity.

11/19/2009 A Message from Topps
The following hobby products are also sold out at Topps: 2009 Topps National Chicle Football 2009 Topps Unique Baseball 2009 Bowman Sterling Baseball

11/19/2009 New York World Champions Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera
New York World Champions Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera Added to the Upper Deck Rotation in 2010 Upper Deck inks legendary pitching duo to an autograph deal

11/13/2009 Blowoutcards.com announces a Black Friday 11/27/09 Event...
Blowoutcards.com announces a Black Friday 11/27/09 Event..

11/13/2009 Upper Deck releases Sweet Spot green ink quantities
Upper Deck released the production numbers on Tuesday for its 2009 Sweet Spot Signatures autographs that were signed in green ink.

11/13/2009 Upper Deck Launches ‘Million Pack March for the Troops’ Donation Drive on Veterans’ Day!
Trading Card Company partners with ‘Operation Gratitude’ to donate packs of Upper Deck cards to deserving U.S. military personnel overseas

10/29/2009 Topps Rip Party Video: 2009 Triple Threads Baseball
Check out the latest Topps TV Rip Party as we rip an entire case of 2009 MLB Triple Threads. Watch collectors rip packs and find incredible cards.

10/29/2009 Dahlia Web Designs Partners with Steiner
Dahlia Web Designs LLC signs with Steiner Sports to expand its authentic baseball product line at Collectibles4Baseball online store. Baseball fans will enjoy viewing all the new and more expansive inventory of products. In addition to baseballs, the store now carries photos, helmets, bats, scorecards, lineup cards, jerseys, gloves and jackets. Each hand-signed product comes with a certificate of authenticity. As the contending MLB teams are progressing towards the World Series, fans will feel a great connection with their favorite players and teams. The inventory contains thousands of products, all the major teams and Hall of Famers. We are very excited to be able to carry products of the hottest players in the field. Fans feel a connection to the players.

10/29/2009 Tuff Stuff looking for answers in "What's wrong with the hobby?" series
In the last few months, we at Tuff Stuff's Sports Collectors Monthly have run a series on your worst hobby experiences, your best hobby moments and another on your dream collectible. Our next series is all about change or more specifically, what you would change if you you had the power to change one element of the hobby.

10/29/2009 Message from Topps
Message from Topps: Topps is Sold Out of the Following Topps Hobby Products at the factory

10/29/2009 Upper Decks ‘Legendary Pioneers’ Promotion– Who Will Take it Home?
Completing a set of trading cards can be difficult sometimes, but the satisfaction one feels when it’s complete is pretty special. We wanted to make it achievable once again for one of Upper Deck’s most famous baseball sets: “Legendary Cuts Signature Cuts.” These cards feature an authenticated cut signature of a deceased baseball legend. In previous years, with so many 1-of-1 and extremely limited versions of the cards, it was impossible to put an entire set together. In 2009, we decided we would make each cards limited to at least five copies so it would be possible for a devoted SP Legendary Cuts fan to put the entire “Legendary Cuts Signature Cuts” set together.

10/29/2009 A TREASURE YET TO BE FOUND
2009 Topps Triple Threads Baseball is on shelves and collectors are feverishly tearing through packs! From Triple-Fold All-Star Patches, 1 of 1 WBC Patches and Triple Autographed – Triple Relic Cards to Cut Signatures, Babe Ruth and Albert Pujols, 2009 Triple Threads is loaded.

10/29/2009 Upper Deck Upper Deck is looking for the next "Collector of the Month
Upper Deck Upper Deck is looking for the next "Collector of the Month" to spotlight on the Upper Deck Blog.

10/23/2009 Upper Deck Shares Secrets of 2009 MLB Goodwin Champions by Announcing Short-Print Information
Shop owners and collectors celebrate the release of the new baseball card set

10/23/2009 Topps GM Warren Friss ‘Very Excited’ About MLB Exclusive
In 15 years aboard the exhilarating roller coaster ride that is the sports card industry, Topps General Manager Warren Friss has experienced his share of thrills, chills and spills.

10/23/2009 Stephen Strasburg’s Makes his AFL Debut
By Dave Perkin Stephen Strasburg made his long-awaited and highly-anticipated professional debut here Friday night in an Arizona Fall League contest.

10/23/2009 'Baseball Americana' showcases impressive Library of Congress collection
Which institution houses the world's largest collection of baseball artifacts? The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y.? The Smithsonian Institution? Surprisingly, it's the Library of Congress that actually holds the distinction.

10/23/2009 Humbled Jim Leyritz back in Bronx, making a buck where he can
by David Lennon Jim Leyritz, nicknamed "The King" during his glory days with the Yankees, hardly looked like pinstriped royalty in the hours leading up to ALCS Game 2 last night.

10/23/2009 First look: 2010 Topps Baseball cards
Topps released the basic product information and preview images for its 2010 baseball card set on Tuesday, which might be a more highly anticipated release than in past years as it enters its exclusive agreement with Major League Baseball as its lone fully licensed baseball card manufacturer.

10/23/2009 Sports memories to be auctioned - Ozzie Smith
MARYLAND HEIGHTS — Ozzie Smith kept the Gold Gloves and other special mementos of his great career. The rest of the sports memorabilia still gracing his former restaurant goes on auction this Sunday.

10/23/2009 TOPPS ADDS CONTENT TO HIGH-END STERLING BASEBALL
The gorgeous Topps Sterling Baseball returns in 2009 with some amazing enhancements…

10/23/2009 Interesting Interview with UD's Richard McWilliam
Richard McWilliam Interview On the Future of Upper Deck ICv2 recently caught up with Upper Deck CEO Richard McWilliam for an e-mail interview discussing the state of the market, Upper Deck's current initiatives, and the future of the company.

10/15/2009 Babe Ruth Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before
SECAUCUS, N.J. — Babe Ruth has struck out looking. Displeased, he leans on his bat, right hand on his hip, and looks back at the umpire. He utters something that can only be imagined. Lou Gehrig, on deck, leans on his bat, too, as if he has seen this act before. Ruth finally shuffles away, head turned to the umpire, dragging his bat through the dirt.

10/15/2009 Floral shop freeze-dries stadium's turf
MOUNT KISCO - On the walls at Forever in Bloom are glass cases displaying bridal bouquets of roses, orchids and peonies that have been freeze-dried so they'll stand the test of time. In a back room are samples of other mementos that have also been preserved for perpetuity - little circular patches of grass from the original Yankee Stadium. Shelley Andreades, Forever in Bloom's co-owner, said their job of freeze-drying the old Yankees sod melds well with the business' work of preserving memories. "I'm a huge Yankee fan," Andreades said. "That's how I feel about it - thrilled and honored."

10/15/2009 Baseball fighting fakery with a seal of approval
It was a moment of low drama, but in the hands of one Robert "Bobby" Bonds Jr., the humble white sphere at the center of it all was about to become a precious artifact. Seconds earlier, the object in question had left the hand of Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels, met the bat of Todd Helton, and dribbled all of 30 feet down the first-base line, just far enough to give the Colorado Rockies their first run of the game and first lead of the playoff series.

10/2/2009 'The Mick' solves burglary Baseball card leads Oregon officials to Willows
Mickey Mantle has come through in the clutch, again.

10/2/2009 Arrest in Wichita Sports Memorabilia Robbery
Wichita police have arrested a local man in connection with a sports bar burglary this summer, but a pair of expensive signed baseballs are still missing.

10/2/2009 EBay is offering sellers of sports cards and memorabilia a test
eBay is offering sellers of sports cards and memorabilia a test. Pass it with your listings and you'll have more success than the next guy.

10/2/2009 McFarlane Plans New Collector Level Program
McFarlane Sports Picks is creating a new concept for its popular action figures, some of which may be signed or include game-used material. Calling it "our biggest announcement since the beginning of McFarlane Sports Picks", Spawn.com and creator Todd McFarlane have announced a new program for its sports figure line.

10/2/2009 Harper Hoopla
Last year, the spotlight was on San Diego State righthander Stephen Strasburg. He lived up to the massive hype and became the first overall pick by the Nationals, signing for a record $7.5 million bonus as part of a $15.1 million guaranteed contract. If 2009 was known as the Stephen Strasburg draft, prepare yourself for Bryce Harper mania.

10/2/2009 Top 25 Draft Prospects for 2010
Before the 2009 draft was even over, Baseball America was already looking to the future. After attending numerous high school showcase events and researching 18 summer college leagues and the collegiate national team, our picture of the 2010 draft class began to take shape.

10/2/2009 Bob Gibson sold just about everything--Cy Young awards
Bob Gibson sold just about everything--Cy Young awards, World Series rings, MVP awards and his old equipment. His own team wound up with some of it after Gibson hired Legendary Auctions to find buyers.

10/2/2009 Exquisite Baseball in every 2010 UD Baseball Release
Many of you have been asking about what types of programs Upper Deck has in store for 2010 Baseball card products. We are thrilled to announce we will be bringing Exquisite as an insert to EVERY 2010 Upper Deck Baseball release. To be able to add this additional value and chase will be a huge driver to 2010 Upper Deck Baseball products. The content will feature everything you’ve come to expect from the Exquisite brand and more. More details on this promotion will be announced soon.

10/2/2009 Free Cards Friday... if Chicago Wins
Imagine It could rain free baseball cards Friday if the IOC smiles on the American Olympic bid.

9/24/2009 A Collection of Baseball Firsts
by Mark Strauss Forget bubble gum; the first collectible baseball cards came with cigarettes. The cards transformed the game, making household names of its greatest players. In the first decade of the 20th century, baseball's biggest draws included three Chicago Cub infielders who would become linked in legend: Tinker, Evers and Chance.

9/24/2009 Grand Slam: Upper Deck Releases 2009 MLB Ballpark Collection
Carlsbad, CA (Sept. 22, 2009) – The Upper Deck Company has pulled out all the stops with its latest baseball trading card release: 2009 MLB Ballpark Collection. An outstanding assortment of some of the coolest insert cards ever including updated “Piece of History 500 Home Run Club” bat cards that first appeared in 1999 Upper Deck Baseball, Ballpark Collection also boasts an entirely serial-numbered base set! What’s more, lucky collectors will be able to unearth for the first time this season signed rookie cards of two of this year’s leading ROY contenders: White Sox infielder Gordon Beckham (numbered to 200) and Braves’ starting pitcher Tommy Hanson (numbered to 125).

9/24/2009 Sold out announcement from Topps
The following Topps hobby products are sold out at the Topps Factory

9/17/2009 Rare Vintage Baseball Card Find
It sat undisturbed inside the wall of a house in Pennsylvania for over a century. Now, a previously unknown 1893 Just So Tobacco card of Hall of Famer Buck Ewing is about to hit the auction block.

9/17/2009 Harper's The Highlight
Catcher leads the way, but 2010 draft is filled with pitchers

9/17/2009 2009 Topps Tribute Baseball Video
2009 Topps Tribute Baseball Video

9/11/2009 Basketball Autograph Lawsuit Provides Revealing Look at the Cost of Producing Sports Cards
One of the most common complaints about the current state of sports cards is that it's too expensive, making it a hobby that only those with a lot of disposable income can enjoy. Though manufacturers have attempted to provide products at a range of price points, there's no getting around the fact that it costs a lot more to collect in 2009 than it did even ten years ago, effectively pricing some prospective hobbyists out.

9/11/2009 TOPPS ADDS CAMELOT CARD TO TRIPLPE THREADS BASEBALL
Topps, which has chronicled Pop Culture for over half a century, announces it has created a special relic card paying tribute to the Kennedy Brothers…John, Robert and Ted.

8/28/2009 Sports Illustrated examines baseball card industry
The latest issue of Sports Illustrated examines the baseball card industry in the wake of the MLB decision to grant exclusive rights to Topps beginning in 2010.

8/28/2009 Error Cards in 2009 Topps Chrome Baseball
WILL VENABLE’S UNSIGNED CARDS Topps announces that because of a mistake during the manufacturing process, Wil Venable’s UNISGNED Blue Refractor Autographed cards (#’d to 199) were inadvertently inserted into packs of 2009 Topps Chrome Baseball. Topps is urging collectors to send their UNSIGNED Venable cards to the following address no later than Monday, November 30th. Topps will return the cards once they are signed by Venable and re-certified for authenticity.

8/28/2009 2009 Topps Chrome BB Gives Collectors What They Want
(From VOTC.) 2009 Topps Chrome is live and once again collectors can’t get enough of this annual favorite. Couple that simple fact with Topps delivering 2 autographs per box, all of which are hard signed, and you have the making of a winner. Capitalizing on this year’s flagship brand design, Chrome replicates some of the best cards from Series 1 and 2 with the Chrome motif. In year’s past Topps has, often times, utilized different photography for this brand but despite the recycled player images collectors won’t be disappointed. The only drawback I can see for Chromies, is those that are also set collectors.

8/28/2009 The following Topps hobby products are sold out from Topps
The following Topps hobby products are sold out from Topps

8/28/2009 Rick Porcello is Finest Rookie #9
Topps announced its ninth Finest Rookie Redemption of the year on Wednesday, and it’s Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello.

8/21/2009 TOPPS ANNOUNCES RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION #7
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2009 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 7 is Mat Latos, Pitcher, San Diego Padres.

8/14/2009 Upper Deck Sets the Record Straight on the Future of the Baseball Card Market
Upper Deck Sets the Record Straight on the Future of the Baseball Card Market

8/7/2009 Topps Gets Exclusive Baseball License
Topps Gets Exclusive Deal With Baseball, Landing a Blow to Upper Deck. Topps, and not its competitor Upper Deck, will become baseball’s exclusive trading card maker.

7/17/2009 Pujols Fueling Record Sales, Attendance at FanFest
St. Louis is a baseball-crazed city, and the rabid interest in any collectibles related to hometown favorite Albert Pujols has driven sales of cards, memorabilia and other licensed merchandise during the first three days of Major League Baseball’s All-Star FanFest.

7/17/2009 Million-Dollar T206 Set on Display at National
PSA and PSA/DNA Authentication Services will have on display a multi-million dollar exhibit of T206 Hall of Fame players’ cards and offer a free commemorative poster of the T206 set during the 30th National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. There also will be PSA displays of other rare sports collectibles, a salute to Cleveland as home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum with an array of Beatles memorabilia and displays of other non-sports memorabilia, including Three Stooges items.

7/17/2009 Message from UD
UD has announced that they are sold out of the following product at the factory. Please be advised that we are SOLD OUT of the following product: 2009 UD Icons Baseball

7/17/2009 Panini redemption set for The National
With the National celebrating its 30th Anniversary at the end of the month, officials at Panini America are excited to announce their plans for the show. While some of the faces may look familiar, the new Panini colors will be on display for the first time in Cleveland at the National Sports Collectors Convention.

7/17/2009 TOPPS ANNOUNCES RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION #4
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2009 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 4 is Tommy Hanson, Pitcher, Atlanta Braves.

7/17/2009 The Diamond Club Summit: From a Member’s Perspective
The Diamond Club Summit: From a Member’s Perspective By Gabe DArthenay This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the 2009 Upper Deck Diamond Club Summit in Huntington Beach, CA. The club meets for an annual summit that offers members the opportunity to meet Upper Deck staff, other like-minded collectors and usually a premier athlete or two. I was honored in 2008 when I was given the opportunity to become a member of this elite fraternity of collectors based on my passion for the hobby (including my Jay Cutler super collection) and my support of Upper Deck’s products.

7/17/2009 TRISTAR MiLB News You Can Use - Futures Game Edition
TRISTAR MiLB News You Can Use - Futures Game Edition

7/17/2009 Matt Wieters Named as Fourth 2009 SPx Baseball Rookie Redemption
Upper Deck has announced the next 2009 SPX Rookie Redemption Subject as Baltimore Orioles Catcher Matt Wieters. Collectors who redeem 2009 SPx Baseball Rookie Redemption Card #4 will receive a 2009 SPx Matt Wieters Autographed Rookie Card #124.

7/17/2009 Upper Deck Brings the Immortal Michael Jackson ...
Upper Deck Brings the Immortal Michael Jackson to the Masses with Upper Deck’s Most Newsworthy Cards of 2009. Inside its upcoming 2009 UDx Baseball release, Upper Deck will introduce limited-edition cards honoring the iconic music legend.

6/26/2009 UD Announces 2009 SPx Baseball Rookie Redemption Card #3
Upper Deck has announced the third SPX Rookie Redemption Subject - Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen. Collectors who redeem 2009 SPx Baseball Rookie Redemption Card #3 will receive a 2009 SPx Andrew McCutchen Autographed Rookie Card #128.

6/26/2009 Topps Agreement Forces Upper Deck To Discontinue Production of Key Sports Card Sets
Earlier this year Topps sued rival sports card manufacturer Upper Deck on the basis that numerous 2009 Upper Deck Sports Card Products copied the designs of various 1970's Topps Baseball Card Sets. Upper Deck scored an early legal victory when a New York judge ruled in their favor by denying Topps' request for a temporary restraining order that would have prevented Upper Deck from releasing 2009 Upper Deck Series 2 Baseball and 2009 O-Pee-Chee Baseball.

6/26/2009 TOPPS UNVEILS FINEST BASEBALL ROOKIE REDEMPTION # 3
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2009 Topps Finest Baseball Redemption # 3 is Andrew Bailey, Pitcher, Oakland A’s.

6/26/2009 TOPPS ANNOUNCES RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION # 3
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2009 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 3 is Andrew McCutchen, Outfield, Pittsburgh Pirates.

6/19/2009 Sportkings Series C Base Card Checklist Announced!
Sportkings Series C Base Card Checklist Announced!

6/19/2009 All-New Topps Product Features Another Piece of the Game
Most baseball fans have a ticket stub somewhere in their home commemorating anything from a player’s milestone to a championship win. Every ticket has a story…

6/19/2009 With an autograph twist…TOPPS ANNOUNCES RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION # 2
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2009 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 2 is Gordon Beckham, 3B, Chicago White Sox….but there is a slight twist!

6/12/2009 The Next Wave of 2009 MLB Debuts
The 2009 Major League Baseball season is now almost two months old and during that time, we have seen several top prospects establish some of the first milestones of their still-bright and budding careers.

6/12/2009 2008 MLB Draft: One Year Later
Last night the Washington Nationals made their most significant move since crossing the US/Canadian border in selecting San Diego State's Stephen Strasburg with the first pick of the 2009 MLB draft. While Strasburg is widely tabbed the best pitching prospect of this generation, each of the other 29 MLB organizations anticipate with unmeted optimism that their selections from this year's draft will be integral to the success of their clubs for years to come.

6/12/2009 Officials Confirm Existence of Ken Griffey Jr. Short Printed Variations
Collectors began noticing something different as they put together their sets of 2009 Upper Deck Series 2 Baseball sets: not every version of card #855 of Ken Griffey Jr. looked the same. Late Wednesday Upper Deck confirmed that they have produced 20 different versions of Griffey’s base card depicting Junior during every year of his MLB career. The images, stats and text on the back of the card correspond directly to the year that’s featured.

6/12/2009 2009 UD Ball Park Collection Update
From UD: We are very excited about the sophomore release of this product, which caught many collectors by surprise last year and promises to be even better in 2009.

6/5/2009 Trading Card Leader Plays ‘What If?’
Inside 2009 Upper Deck Series Two Baseball Short-printed cards of Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush are making their way into the market

6/5/2009 TRISTAR MiLB News You Can Use - Matt Wieters Called Up
Matt Wieters might have been the most famous baseball player to have never appeared in a major league game. But the torch must now be passed, as Baltimore’s #1 prospect will be joining the big leagues today.

6/5/2009 09 TOPPS BASEBALL SERIES 2 INCLUDES VARIATIONS
Following the popular 2009 Topps Series 1 Legends Variations program, Topps is confirming that 17 card numbers in the Series 2 base set also feature a short printed variation depicting a legendary ball player.

6/5/2009 Goodwin Champions-More Info!!
Upper Deck’s 2009 MLB Goodwin Champions set is getting a lot of interest from collectors from the preview cards issued in 2009 MLB UD2 and after some of the first images of the set were released in May.

6/5/2009 Message from Topps
The following Topps hobby products are also sold out at the factory: 2009 Topps Football Hobby and HTA Jumbo 2009 Topps Chrome Baseball

6/5/2009 Upper Deck Releases Blockbuster 2009 SP Legendary Cuts Baseball Product
Company’s latest baseball card launch includes ‘Legendary Cut’ signature cards from MLB icons including Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Roberto Clemente and Walter O’Malley!

5/29/2009 Rookies & Prospects Fuel 2009 Topps Chrome Baseball
2009 Topps Chrome Baseball, shipping late July, features Rookies and Prospects galore!

5/29/2009 2009 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions Baseball
Here is a preview of 2009 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions Baseball. You will find baseball’s active and retired stars with legends from the realms of surfing, thoroughbred horse racing, martial arts and more. You will find DNA memorabilia cards and other cool new concepts in this year’s Goodwin Champions Baseball.

5/15/2009 UpperDeckBlog.com Covered Steven Strasburg’s No-Hitter as it Happened
North Las Vegas, NV (May 11, 2009) – Only a few weeks after launching, UpperDeckBlog.com provided live coverage of San Diego State pitching prospect Steven Strasburg’s final home start last Friday evening to its readers. Those following the game at home were able to follow its progress via live updates, leading up to its storybook ending: the likely top pick in next month’s MLB Draft pitched a no-hitter against Air Force, which included 17 strikeouts!

4/24/2009 Message from Topps
The following products are all sold out at the Company

4/17/2009 Upper Deck Scores Legal Victory Against Topps
Sports Card Company Firmly Denies Topps’ Allegations of Any Wrong-Doing North Las Vegas, NV (April 15, 2009) – The Upper Deck Company won a legal victory today when a New York judge denied a Temporary Restraining Order sought by Topps to prevent the release of 2009 Upper Deck Series Two and 2009 O-Pee-Chee baseball card products.

4/17/2009 Topps declares baseball card war against Upper Deck in court
Ah, there's nothing like a good old fashioned baseball card fight and it looks like that's what we have between Topps and Upper Deck. On Tuesday, Topps performed the legal equivalent of placing its competitor between bicycle spokes, filing a lawsuit in U.S. District Court alleging that Upper Deck stole its layout and design for a 2009 set from a set produced by Topps way back in 1975.

4/10/2009 2008 Allen & Ginter…THE BEST ONE YET
Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball returns in 2008 even bigger and better. From DNA cards to Cut Signatures, Rip Cards and Ancient Icons, this back-to-back Beckett Product of the Year is set to deliver the quirkiness, fun and collectability that collectors have come to love since its inception.

4/10/2009 THE PRESIDENTS RETURN TO eTOPPS
Catch the First Pitch of the 2009 eTopps Baseball Season with Allen & Ginter President Cards!

4/10/2009 Goudey Baseball Returns this Year with Two New Additions
Upper Deck has Tiger Woods inscribe two of his ‘Sport Royalty’ cards and select Goudey buyback cards will be autographed

4/10/2009 Message from Topps
2009 Topps Series II Baseball is sold out.

4/2/2009 Conference Attendees Get Sneak Peek at Topps’ T-206 100th Anniversary Product
Topps is creating six very special preview cards exclusively for attendees of the 24th Annual Hawaii Trade Conference (Florida Ed.) taking place April 19-23.

4/2/2009 Spring Training Update: Prospects Working to Make It to "The Show"
Prospects Working to Make It to "The Show".

4/2/2009 Bernie Madoff baseball cards?
Topps' 2009 Allen & Ginter baseball card set will include the usual mix of all-stars and utility players, with a special twist: Fraudsters like Bernie Madoff, Charles Ponzi and Enron will also be inserted in some packs as part of the "World's Biggest Hoaxes, Hoodwinks & Bamboozles" subset.

4/2/2009 2009 TOPPS ALLEN & GINTER…ONE FOR THE AGES!
The ever-popular Allen & Ginter Baseball is sill 3 months away from hitting hobby shelves, but it has not stopped the collecting community from buzzing.

4/2/2009 Goudey Baseball Returns this Year with Two New Additions
Upper Deck has Tiger Woods inscribe two of his ‘Sport Royalty’ cards and select Goudey buyback cards will be autographed.

3/27/2009 TOPPS ANNOUNCES WBC REDEMPTIONS
Topps, the exclusive producer of 2009 World Baseball Classic trading cards, announces the player redeemable for the 2009 Topps Baseball Series 1 World Baseball Classic Redemption # 6 is Yoennis Cespedes, OF , Cuba, # 7 is Dae Ho Lee, 3B, Korea and # 8 Ru Darvish, P, Japan.

3/20/2009 TOPPS CONFIRMS 09 HERITAGE SHORT PRINTS
Topps announces that the popular 2009 Topps Heritage Baseball features short printed base cards. (image attached) The set’s high numbers, cards 426 – 500, can be found 1:3 packs.

3/13/2009 Donruss Sale Rumors Not Confirmed - Yet
Officials at Panini deny reports circulating on the Internet that the company has finalized a deal to purchase Donruss. “We are in discussion but nothing has been finalized,” said Panini’s Peter Warsop. Donruss officials did not return requests for comment.

3/13/2009 Upper Deck Finishes Shipping All ‘Mystery Cut’ Autograph Cards
Authentic autograph cards from famous deceased personalities have become favorites with collectors

3/13/2009 TOPPS ANNOUNCES FIRST TWO WBC REDEMPTIONS…#1 LEE JIN YOUNG and #2 DEREK JETER
Topps, the exclusive producer of 2009 World Baseball Classic trading cards, announces the player redeemable for the 2009 Topps Baseball Series 1 World Baseball Classic Redemption #1 is Lee Jin Young, OF, Korea and #2 is Derek Jeter, SS, USA

3/4/2009 Two short-printed Seattle cards of Griffey await eager collectors!
Las Vegas, NV - Some thought it was just matter of time. Others figured it would never happen. And still many thought it would make for a great storybook ending to a stellar major league career. In the end, Ken Griffey Jr. sided with the latter group and decided to come home again, to the city of Seattle.

2/27/2009 Two short-printed Seattle cards of Griffey await eager collectors!
Some thought it was just matter of time. Others figured it would never happen. And still many thought it would make for a great storybook ending to a stellar major league career. In the end, Ken Griffey Jr. sided with the latter group and decided to come home again, to the city of Seattle.

2/20/2009 Topps Issues “Nickname Letter Patches” List
The all-new 2009 Topps Baseball Series 1 is on shelves and the hobby edition is offering a unique way to collect the all-time greats of baseball.

2/20/2009 UD Confirms Two More Short-Print Cards in 2009 MLB UD1
It’s official: Upper Deck has produced three special short-printed cards inside its 2009 Upper Deck Series One Baseball.

2/20/2009 2009 TOPPS BASEBALL INCLUDES VARIATIONS
Topps is confirming that 19 card numbers in the 2009 Topps Baseball Series 1 base set feature a short printed variation.

2/12/2009 AMERICAN HERITAGE INCLUDES SHORT PRINTED RELICS
Topps announces that the all-new unique and popular 2009 Topps American Heritage features several short printed relic cards.

2/12/2009 Topps confirms variation list in 2009 baseball set
Several collectors have reported finding variations in the new 2009 Topps baseball set since it was released earlier this week.

2/12/2009 Topps Issues “Nickname Letter Patches” List
The all-new 2009 Topps Baseball Series 1 is on shelves and the hobby edition is offering a unique way to collect the all-time greats of baseball.

2/5/2009 PHENOM DAVID PRICE ADDED TO 2009 TOPPS FINEST
Topps is pleased to announce it has added Tampa Bay Rays pitching phenom David Price to its list of Autographed Letter Patches in the upcoming 2009 Topps Finest Baseball.

1/29/2009 RAZOR ADDS PETE ROSE SIGNED LETTERMAN TO 2008 RAZOR LETTERMAN BASEBALL HOBBY!!
We are excited to announce the addition of Pete Rose to Razor's incredible lineup for this years 2008 Letterman Hobby Baseball release!!!! Pete will signed Letterman for the first time ever at the following rates: 50 base of each letter, plus parallels of 20, 5 and the elusive 1/1!!!!

1/29/2009 Upper Deck and USA Baseball Team to Launch Limited Box Set
Only 2,665 box sets produced, one-quarter of past annual production North Las Vegas, NV (January 23, 2009) – For years trading card collectors have known that if they want to get in on the hottest baseball diamond prospects, they need to look no further than USA Baseball and its annual box set. Upper Deck has once again partnered with USA Baseball this year to produce the most limited box set ever, short-printed to just 2,665 total sets. The sets include great content from the 2008 National Team, the 18U National Team and the 16U National Team. And for the first time ever, the set will include autographs and jersey cards from the 2008 Chinese Taipei National Team.

1/29/2009 Upper Deck Launches New Sports-Themed Virtual World for Kids
Revolutionary, interactive online world to be called ‘UpperDeckU’ North Las Vegas, NV (January 26, 2009) – The Upper Deck Company is proud to announce the debut of a new, sports-themed virtual world for kids that marries physical trading cards to a massive, multiplayer online gaming experience (MMOG). The new site – UpperDeck U - Coming Soon! – will offer boys and girls a place to share their passion for sports, competing, socializing and online game play in a safe, fun-filled virtual world environment. The key to unlock the expansive features of UpperDeckU is to enter special codes printed on the inside of foil wrappers of select Upper Deck sports card releases debuting with 2009 Upper Deck Series One Baseball. UpperDeckU will officially launch on Feb. 3, 2009, to coincide with the in-store arrival date of the aforementioned baseball release.

1/22/2009 Barack Obama Headlines Upper Deck's Historic Firsts Insert Set
Renewed Enthusiasm: Upper Deck Releases ‘Historic Firsts’ Trading Card Set, Led by U.S. President Barack Obama!

1/22/2009 2009 MLB SPX 20th Anniversary Box Topper Promotion Buyback Cards
Listed below are a few of the key cards that will be found in the 2009 SPx MLB 20th Anniversary Box Topper Promotion that we discussed at last week's meetings.

1/22/2009 Added Content to 2009 UD Piece of History Baseball
Remember, these celebrity memorabilia cards fall ONE PER BOX in hobby boxes of 2009 Piece of History MLB.

1/22/2009 Message from UD
Please be advised that we are SOLD OUT of the following product

1/22/2009 2008 UD USA Baseball Set
Factory direct cost is $140 per set. This is the 2008 USA Team (the one in the summer was the 2007 team) and this is a different format.

1/16/2009 2008 UD USA Baseball Set
This is the 2008 USA Team (the one in the summer was the 2007 team) and this is a different format.

1/9/2009 News from RAZOR
Razor entertainment will be releasing this spring a factory set commemorating the game which will feature:

1/9/2009 Message from UD
Please be advised that we are now SOLD OUT of the following product:

1/2/2009 Jackie Robinson, Barack Obama Signed Card in Topps American Heritage
Topps believes it may have produced one of the greatest historical autographed cards to date – the dual autograph featuring Barack Obama and Jackie Robinson.

1/2/2009 Settlement Reached in Topps, UD Licensing Dispute
Topps and licensing agency CMG Worldwide have reached an informal settlement with Upper Deck in a trademark infringement suit filed in June.

12/28/2008 Topps Announces HTA Exclusive Ring of Honor Continuity Program
Topps opens the 2009 baseball season and celebrates 75 legendary World Series winners with its new Ring of Honor program, debuting on February 4, 2009.

12/28/2008 MAYBE THE GREATEST HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHED CARD EVER…BARACK OBAMA & JACKIE ROBINSON
Topps believes it may have produced one of the greatest historical autographed cards to date…The Dual Autograph featuring Barack Obama and Jackie Robinson.

12/18/2008 2009 Topps Heritage Baseball
Where Past and Present Meet on Classic Topps Designs!

12/18/2008 2008 Sterling Baseball Sneak Peek
The highly-anticipated 2008 Topps Sterling Baseball ships in less than a week and Topps is offering just a taste of what this year’s product has to offer ...

12/18/2008 New Images of 2008 Timelines Cuts
We were able to get the new 2008 Timelines Cuts completed pretty quickly and they look great. I wanted to pass along some images of some of the more rare players I was able to get access to today. In this set it will only feature deceased players/personalities from MLB. Lots of cool Hall-of-Famers in here and quite a few players who don’t have many cut autographs out there in the market. The entire checklist is available here: Upper Deck Sports | Baseball - Athlete

12/18/2008 Legends of Sport: Upper Deck Debuts First-Ever
This holiday season, Sports Memorabilia Company unveils autographed artwork that will no doubt top any collector’s wish list!

12/18/2008 2008 Upper Deck MLB Documentary - Chronicling an Entire Season!
"For the first time ever, Upper Deck debuts 'Upper Deck Documentary,' an ambitious set that chronicles every single game played during the 2008 Major League Baseball season," explains Jason Masherah, Upper Deck's senior brand manager. "If you collect the entire set, you'll own 4,980 cards, including166 cards for each of Major League Baseball's 30 teams!"

12/18/2008 2008 Sweet Spot Baseball - Four Memorabilia Cards per Box!
North Las Vegas, NV (December 17, 2008) – “Here’s a chance for collectors to capture one of Upper Deck’s most lucrative and distinctive brands,” said Jason Masherah, Upper Deck’s Senior Brand Manager.

12/18/2008 Topps has announced today that they are sold out of the following products
Topps has announced today that they are sold out of the following products:

12/11/2008 2008 Sterling Baseball Sneak Peek
The highly-anticipated 2008 Topps Sterling Baseball ships in less than a week and Topps is offering just a taste of what this year’s product has to offer.

12/11/2008 Donruss Americana Sports Legends
With the release of Americana, Donruss was able to tap into the world of Hollywood and pop culture to create a one-of-a-kind release never before seen in the industry. As part of the monumental release, Donruss showcased some of the top athletes in American history in the Sports Legends insert.

11/28/2008 Topps announces the just-released 2008 Topps Heritage Baseball High Number Edition
Topps announces the just-released 2008 Topps Heritage Baseball High Number Edition features several short printed cards including 648 (Ian Stewart), 677 (Ryan Langerhans) and cards 686 – 719.

11/28/2008 2009 Topps Baseball - Series 1
Own the Game with 2009 Topps Baseball Series 1, leading the category for 58 years with: outstanding player selection, complete career statistics, classic photography and time-honored designs!

11/21/2008 Winner By a Hair: Collectors Wooed With a Bit of Abe Lincoln
See link.

11/21/2008 Five Intriguing Players from 2008 Elite Extra Edition
The release of 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Edition on November 26 will bring to the marketplace new cards and fresh autographs of some of the game's top young players.

11/21/2008 First Look: Donruss Elite Extra Edition - Collegiate Patches
Donruss Elite Extra Edition will release next week and the launch is packed full of 2008 baseball draft picks in a checklist 135-plus deep.

10/24/2008 2008 MLB Ultimate Collection Signature
We have some great new info to pass along regarding 2008 Ultimate Collection MLB! As you already know, there will be FOUR autographed jumbo swatch game used cards per case, where the signature is actually on the jumbo swatch! This product is COMPLETELY re-configured, from content to packaging to design. Additionally, this product will have the most Jeter and Griffey signatures than any other product before BY FAR!

10/24/2008 2008 Donruss Americana Sports Legends
With the release of Americana, Donruss was able to tap into the world of Hollywood and pop culture to create a one-of-a-kind release never before seen in the industry.

10/10/2008 Upper Deck’s 2008 SPx Baseball Mystery Revealed
The final two players for the 2008 SPx Baseball Mystery Autograph Redemption set are no longer a mystery.

10/10/2008 2008 RAZOR SIGNATURE BB CHECKLIST/INFO!!!
FINAL CHECKLIST FOR OUR INAUGURAL SET:

10/3/2008 One of One Baseball Sketch Cards Debut in Updates & Highlights
Topps has been making waves with its Sketch Cards program for several years in its entertainment products. The one of one original art cards from Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and other products have been hot collectibles with a huge following.

10/3/2008 Officials at Donruss announced Friday that 2008 Donruss Threads Baseball
Officials at Donruss announced Friday that 2008 Donruss Threads Baseball has completely sold out. Sales representatives are notifying dealers and distributors that demand for the product has been overwhelming and far exceeded supply.

10/3/2008 Upper Deck Gets Political Again with Parody
With both political parties gearing up for the much-anticipated debates, Trading Card Company makes history by releasing V.P. cards!

10/3/2008 SARAH PALIN MAKES HER TOPPS DEBUT
Earlier this year, Topps issued a 12-card insert in its 2008 Topps Baseball product called “Campaign 2008” featuring Barack Obama, John McCain, Joe Biden and nine other presidential hopefuls.

9/24/2008 TOPPS ANNOUNCES RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION # 17: AUTOGRAPHED EVAN LONGORIA ROOKIE CARD
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 17 is Evan Longoria, Third Baseman, Tampa Bay Rays. Longoria’s card will be autographed on-card!

9/24/2008 2008 Topps Stadium Club baseball Sell Sheet Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udeTqkUvE_c

9/19/2008 TOPPS SIGNS CATCHING PHENOM BUSTER POSEY
Topps announces it has signed minor league catching phenom Buster Posey to an autograph deal.

9/19/2008 Neftali Feliz
One of the brightest prospects in the upcoming 2008 Donruss Threads Baseball release is pitcher whose development at age 20 has been one of the top stories of the 2008 minor league baseball season.

9/12/2008 TOPPS UNVEILS FINEST BASEBALL ROOKIE REDEMPTION # 10…An Autographed Rookie Card !
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Finest Baseball Rookie Card Redemption # 10 is Jed Lowrie, Shortstop, Boston Red Sox and it’s an Autographed Rookie Card.

9/12/2008 TOPPS REVEALS RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION #’s 15 & 16
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 15 is Nick Evans, Outfielder, Mets and # 16 is Clayton Richard, Pitcher, White Sox.

9/12/2008 Ten Top 30 Draft Picks Signed Exclusively with Razor – Including #1 Draft Pick, Tim Beckham
Dallas, TX. 09/05/2008: – With the recent exclusive addition of draft pick #4, Brian Matusz, Razor Entertainment Group has now procured ten of the top thirty 2008 MLB Draft Picks!

9/12/2008 Own the Legacy and You Can Meet Derek Jeter During a VIP Trip to the Big Apple!
Upper Deck announces exciting incentive for the first five collectors to put together the massive 'Yankee Stadium Legacy' card set.

9/12/2008 2008 Timelines MLB-EXCITING NEW INFO from UD
Please note that Timeline Cut Signatures will now fall at a ratio of approximately ONE PER CASE!

9/5/2008 A Name for Donruss EEE Redemption #130
Elite Extra Edition autograph redemption #130 now has a name: Joba Chamberlain.

9/5/2008 Donruss has signed Gordon Beckham
Donruss has signed Gordon Beckham to an autograph deal and the former Georgia Bulldog shortstop and College World Series standout will appear on packaging for 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Edition.

9/5/2008 TOPPS REVEALS RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION #’s 13 & 14
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 13 is Chris Dickerson, Outfielder, Reds and # 14 is Pablo Sandoval, Catcher, Giants.

8/29/2008 Go For the Gold with 2008 Upper Deck Goudey Baseball
The “Sports Royalty” autograph insert cards feature some of the greatest U.S. athletes of all time!

8/29/2008 Shoeless Joe Jackson Added to Donruss Threads Baseball
Shoeless Joe Jackson, banned from baseball for his alleged role in fixing the 1919 World Series, returns to baseball in 2008 Donruss Threads which will include game-used bat cards of the legendary Black Sox figure.

8/22/2008 TOPPS REVEALS RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION #’s 10 & 11
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 10 is Gio Gonzalez, Pitcher, A’s and # 11 is Clayton Kershaw, Pitcher, Dodgers.

8/22/2008 TOPPS REVEALS RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION # 12
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 12 is Daniel Murphy, Outfielder, Mets.

8/8/2008 TOPPS UNVEILS FINEST BASEBALL ROOKIE REDEMPTION # 5
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Finest Baseball Rookie Card Redemption # 5 is Chris Davis, First Base, Texas Rangers.

8/8/2008 TOPPS SECURES EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO BABE RUTH
Multi-Year Deal Gives Topps Exclusive Rights to Produce Trading Cards of “The Bambino”

8/8/2008 Upper Deck Goudey releases list of short prints
UD has updated the list of “short-print” cards found in Upper Deck’s 2008 Goudey Baseball release. The majority of the less-than-50 “Sport Royalty” cards stay the same, but there are some changes to the less-than-100 variations.

8/3/2008 Arkansas Man Buys Baseball Card for $1.62 Million
CHICAGO — An Arkansas man bought a 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card for $1.62 million at a memorabilia auction in Chicago, a sports auction company said Saturday.

8/1/2008 TOPPS UNVEILS FINEST BASEBALL ROOKIE REDEMPTION # 4
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Finest Baseball Rookie Card Redemption # 4 is Jeff Samardardzija, Pitcher, Chicago Cubs.

8/1/2008 Topps is pleased to announce that 2008 Topps Sterling Baseball ...
Topps is pleased to announce that 2008 Topps Sterling Baseball will now include Babe Ruth among the other 37 Baseball Greats.

8/1/2008 2008 Upper Deck SP Authentic MLB has been UPGRADED!!!
Upper Deck has been able to institute many upgrades to the 2008 edition of SP Authentic MLB in an effort to beef up this release.

8/1/2008 Topps Confirms Allen and Ginter SPs UPDATED
Topps confirms that there are several short printed autographed cards, relic cards and base cards in the recently-released 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter. In addition there are Red Ink autograph variations limited to just 10 copies each.

8/1/2008 Porcello and Rose Headline Donruss' Newest Release
Donruss has announced that Donruss Threads will make its trading card debut this October with two headlining signers not available anywhere else this year: Pete Rose and Rick Porcello.

7/28/2008 UD Announces Fifth SPx Baseball Mystery Redemption
At just 22 years of age, Collin Balester is making a name for himself with the Washington Nationals, proving his value as a big part of the future of the franchise.

7/10/2008 UD's Presidential Cut Sigs Begin Shipping
Just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, a time when Americans are feeling their most patriotic, Upper Deck is shipping its Signs of History Presidential autograph cut signature exchange cards. These rare exchange cards can be found in varying amounts in 2008 Upper Deck baseball products.

7/10/2008 2008 Topps Baseball Updates & Highlights
2008 Topps Baseball Updates & Highlights completes the Topps 2008 Baseball collection. With all the roster updates, All-Star Game and season highlights 2008 Topps Baseball Updates & Highlights is THE season wrap-up for the 2008 Baseball season!

7/10/2008 And Card #130 Is ...
After months of speculation, collectors holding the much publicized 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Edition Redemption card #130 will have to wait a few weeks longer.

7/3/2008 Topps Announces New Online Redemption Card Program
In an effort to improve the ease in which consumers can exchange redemption cards, Topps announced that 2008 Topps Baseball Series 2 will mark the launch of Topps Online Redemption Program.

7/3/2008 Upper Deck Shares Unannounced Fukudome Japanese Rookie Card
Company created Japanese version to cater to Fukudome’s huge homeland following.

7/3/2008 Upper Deck Dual-Historical-Cut Cards Ship This Week
The mystery is revealed as the sought-after cards make their way into the market!

7/3/2008 Upper Deck is proud to announce additions to the 2008 Ballpark Collection
Upper Deck is proud to announce two really exciting new additions to the 2008 Ballpark Collection MLB product!

7/3/2008 TRISTAR MiLB NEWS YOU CAN USE
Hanson’s No-Hitter Highlights an Incredible Week in the Minors!

7/3/2008 Signing On: Donruss Inks Rick Porcello
Rick Porcello, the minor league's top pitching prospect and the first-round pick of the Detroit Tigers in 2007, has signed a deal with the Donruss Trading Card Company to offer his first-ever autographed trading cards.

6/27/2008 Fukudome Revealed as Finest Rookie Redemption #3
Topps on Friday announced that Cubs standout rookie Kosuke Fukudome is the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Finest Baseball Rookie Card Redemption #3.

6/27/2008 Jackie Chan in Donruss Americana II
ARLINGTON, TX - Stuntman and superstar Jackie Chan will be one of the few international celebrities to be featured in Donruss Americana II. Chan's influence on American pop culture as one of the most well known martial artists in the world makes him a perfect fit in Americana II.

6/27/2008 Beasley, Mayo, Oden and More to Highlight Topps Camps
Topps is teaming up with former NBA #1 draft pick Greg Oden and 2007 American League Rookie of the Year Dustin Pedroia for a pair of basketball and baseball camps to be held August 16-17 (Greg Oden) and August 30 (Dustin Pedroia). The events, held in Beaverton, Oregon and Wellesley, Massachusetts, will instruct youngsters ages 8-18 on the fundamentals of their sport and will also feature insight and instruction from each athlete. The two events will kick off the Topps Camp year which will also feature a clinic with Mets Superstar David Wright.

6/27/2008 TRISTAR MiLB NEWS YOU CAN USE
Pitchers and Hitters Alike: A Week of Dominating Performance

6/16/2008 UD Sweeps the Barber Shop for Latest Insert
For the last 20 years, collectors have been saying that they've seen it all. They may have seen a lot, but Upper Deck's about to throw something new their way. The just-released 2008 SP Legendary Cuts baseball release features an industry first: Hair Cuts Signature cards. These unique 1/1 inserts combine an extremely rare cut signature from a deceased personality along with a strand of their actual hair.

6/16/2008 The Second SPx Baseball Mystery Redemption Is...
Clayton Kershaw, arguably the best pitching prospect in the minors, recently reached the big leagues with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also reached an autograph agreement with Upper Deck, giving the card maker the chance to name the young lefthander as the player to be card #151 in the 2008 SPx set. Collectors holding Mystery Redemption card #RR6 can now claim the signed Kershaw card.

6/13/2008 TOPPS JOINS 21ST CENTURY REDEMPTION CYCLE, TAKES IT ON-LINE
It took Topps a long time to get on board with the on-line redemption program but it's finally happened. Upper Deck got it's on-line program for redemptions together over a year ago. In this day and age most dealers, and collectors, will tell you there is no reason for a mail order redemption program. Topps made the move.

6/13/2008 UPPER DECK MESSES WITH HILLARY AND OBAMA & VARITEK?
The storied spin masters at Upper Deck took one on the chin from US News & World Report. The company sent all of us a news release stating the new caricature card in UD Baseball Series 2 shows Hillary Clinton (as a catcher) hoisting Barack Obama (the pitcher) high into the air just as "Boston Red Sox pitcher Jason Varitek hoisted pitcher Jonathan Papelbon after winning the 2007 World Series."

6/13/2008 UPPER DECK GIVING HAIR CUTS. GERONIMO?
Believe it or not Upper Deck is offering a card carrying the signature and a strand of hair from native American warrior, Geronimo. The company will insert the card into packs of Legendary Cuts which releases very soon.

6/13/2008 Baseball legends now available in 2008 Topps Triple Threads Baseball
Subjects include: Tris Speaker Lou Gehrig Ty Cobb More ...

6/13/2008 UPPER DECK SHIPS DUAL CUTS
There are 23 versions total of the dual cuts sent out this past week by Upper Deck. These were the mystery cuts which when the collector redeemed them they were eventually going to be given a choice of which cuts they want. This was Dependant on first come first serve. The redemptions came from Ultimate, UD Black and Exquisite Rookie Signatures Baseball.

6/13/2008 UD Previews 2008 Goudey Sport Royalty Autos
Upper Deck created a monster last season with the debut of the Sport Royalty Autographs set within 2007 Goudey.

6/13/2008 Topps to Offer Special New York Cards at Fanfest
This year, be sure to look for Topps at the MLB All-Star FanFest, in New York, July 11–15.

6/13/2008 UPDATE: TOPPS SUES UPPER DECK FOR RIGHTS VIOLATIONS RE; DEAD PLAYERS
(June 11, 2008) A federal court in Indiana has issued a Temporary Restraining Order halting the sale of 2008 SP Legendary Cuts by Upper Deck, it's distributors and agents immediately. Judge Richard Young issued the order June 10 and it lasts though JUne 20 or until it can be shown otherwise in a hearing. Topps and CMG, the company which owns the rights to a number of deceased players which Topps has licensed and which Upper Deck had previously licensed, is enjoined in the suit with Topps.

6/13/2008 BREAKING NEWS: TOPPS SUES UPPER DECK FOR RIGHTS VIOLATIONS RE; DEAD PLAYERS
In what has become a hobby nightmare and will be for some weeks to come, some distributors had already begun shipping UD SP Legendary Cuts to their customers who are at least a two day ship from their facility. There are so many hobby stores who don't have the ability to walk into their wholesalers and who depend on product being on hand on release day (Thursday for UD SP LC) the distirbutors ship it to arrive on that release day.

6/5/2008 2008 Topps Series 2 Baseball Surprises
Arnold For President? Topps Thinks So. Just because there still are more than five months remaining in the 2008 presidential campaign doesn't mean it's too early to think ahead to 2012. At least, Topps doesn't think so.

6/5/2008 News about Upper Deck 2 MLB has something for all collectors!!
The biggest focus for Upper Deck was to develop content that would appeal to all levels of collectors and sports fans. Set collectors will be excited to see a large offering of 400 total cards, complete with new rookies and updated images of players who changed teams.

6/5/2008 2008 UD SPX MLB redemption # 1- Jay Bruce
2008 UD SPX MLB redemption # 1- Jay Bruce Jay Bruce, the standout rookie sensation is the first player unveiled by Upper Deck for the SPX Baseball mystery rookie redemption card (card #146 or RR1). Each SPX Baseball mystery rookie redemption card will be autographed.

6/5/2008 TRISTAR MiLB NEWS YOU CAN USE
The HOT get HOTTER this week in MiLB!

6/5/2008 TOPPS ANNOUNCES FIRST RED HOT ROOKIE REDEMPTION: AUTOGRAPHED JAY BRUCE ROOKIE CARD
Topps announces the player redeemable for the 2008 Topps Baseball Series 2 RED HOT ROOKIE Redemption # 1 is Jay Bruce, Outfielder, Cincinnati Reds. (image attached). Bruce’s card will be autographed on-card!

5/28/2008 What did people collect before baseball cards?
North Las Vegas, NV (May 27, 2008) - What did people collect before baseball cards? Well, some truly passionate collectors would sometimes write to their heroes asking for a lock of hair. After all, what could be more personal than that? Frequently locks of hair were garnered from famous U.S. Presidents, war heroes and other personalities throughout history and passed on through their families.

5/27/2008 Topps News about Triple Threads Baseball
This year’s installment of Triple Threads Baseball (releasing late July) will feature an array of all-new AUTOGRAPH and RELIC cards. Collectors loved 2006 and 2007, but 2008 will be the best yet.

5/27/2008 Upper Deck news about USA Baseball Box Set
Exciting New Content Added to Upper Deck USA Baseball Box Set.

5/27/2008 News from Topps On Allen & Ginter
BE THE FIRST TO CRACK THE GINTER CODE AND YOU WILL APPEAR IN NEXT YEAR’S SET. Topps is offering up the collector’s ultimate prize…The first one to “Crack the Ginter Code” will appear in the 2009 Allen & Ginter Baseball base set.

5/27/2008 Topps Series 2 Baseball News
The Race Is On…Topps Baseball Series 2 Presidential Campaign Cut Signatures. Collectors can unwrap over two centuries of US Presidential History in 2008 Topps Baseball Series 2 (Street Date May 29th ) as Topps introduces Historical Campaign Match-Ups Cut Signature cards.

5/27/2008 2008 Allen & Ginter…THE BEST ONE YET
Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball returns in 2008 even bigger and better. From DNA cards to Cut Signatures, Rip Cards and Ancient Icons, this back-to-back Beckett Product of the Year is set to deliver the quirkiness, fun and collectability that collectors have come to love since its inception.

5/22/2008 Topps Releases New Triple Threads Info
2008 Topps Triple Threads Baseball isn't due out until late July, but Topps recently released some information on one of the most anticipated products of the year.

5/22/2008 Collector to Appear on Allen and Ginter Card
Topps is offering collectors the ultimate prize. By being the first person to "Crack the Ginter Code," one lucky collector will appear on a card in the 2009 Allen & Ginter base set.

5/12/2008 POOR ECONOMY DOESN'T SCARE OFF COLLECTIBLES INVESTORS AT HERITAGE
The latest Heritage Auction to close set a company record $3.68 million. The vintage collectibles sales were led by a low grade T206 Honus Wagner card. The holy grail of the industry brought $227,000.

5/12/2008 TOPPS OFFERS MOST UNIQUE INSERT YET PERHAPS
We've seen see-through cards, we've seen presidential cards but we've never seen the likes of a new Topps offering. How about the actual lenses from a pair of presidential glasses on a card which folds out. The idea is to look through the same glasses as President Woodrow Wilson looked through.

5/2/2008 MAXimum Value: Scherzer Scorching After Debut
Even before his first big-league pitch Tuesday night, Arizona's Max Scherzer was heating up in the hobby -- as evidenced by his best autograph, 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Edition Turn of the Century (#'d to 250), closing in online auctions for about $70 apiece.

4/28/2008 SHOELESS JOE'S BAT UP FOR BID AGAIN
SOLD! For $301,000! There are only two known to exist and one sold a few years ago. The other went up for bid this week by Sotheby's and SCP Auctions. This is of course the Black Betsy Bat used by the famous and banned slugger during his days playing ball in the early part of the last century.

4/28/2008 UPPER DECK ACQUIRES NUMBER OF FILM USED ITEMS FOR PIECE OF HISTORY
Upper Deck is going all out for the movie-worn memorabilia acquiring items worn in films by Jack Nicholson (left from "A Few Good Men.") and from Brad Pitt in "Spy Game." The product is MLB Piece of History and it includes a wide number of items worn by celebrities.

4/21/2008 TOPPS DOES DEAL FOR ALL TIME GREATS
Formerly these types of players signed only through Upper Deck but Topps now has the likes of Rogers Hornsby, Lou Gehrig, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young and Mel Ott. The deal with CMG Worldwide brings into the Topps family some of the biggest names in the history of the sport and gives the grand daddy of all card companies a nice advantage in remaking vintage cards.

4/21/2008 UPPER DECK INKS EXCLUSIVE DEALS WITH THREE YOUNGSTERS
Matt Kemp, Grady Sizemore and Andrew Bynum of the Lakers are now the exclusive property of Upper Deck Authenticated. The three rising stars signed deals for their memorabilia and autographs which will keep them in the UDA house for some time.

4/21/2008 REPORT FROM PHOENIX
Rumors abound and some changes as always but the hustle bustle and the buzz of the annual conference put on by Krause just wasn't the same this year in Phoenix. Held the first time and with a record number of attendees the hobby showcase was abuzz with rumors. UDA CEO Richard McWilliam was even seen available and talking.

4/17/2008 Topps signs exclusive card licensing deal with CMG
Topps used its annual retailer reception at the Hawaii Trade Conference/Phoenix Edition to announce it has signed an agreement with CMG Worldwide providing Topps the exclusive rights to produce trading cards of 16 baseball legends.

3/31/2008 TOPPS MISTAKES LEAVE COLLECTORS BEWILDERED
Two mistakes by Topps are leaving a strange taste in the mouth of collectors who wonder how such major errors could take place. Topps, Upper Deck and Donruss make their share of mistakes as millions of trading cards are produced each. Errors, planned or not, are bound to take place. The two mistakes from Topps are not of the planned variety.

3/25/2008 TOPPS FINALLY GETS BASE BOXES INTO THE GAME WITH 1-PER-BOX HITS
Topps base brand Jumbo Packs (formerly called Collector Packs) have always done well, so well in fact they've hurt hobby store sales of base packs. Those 36 pack boxes are much harder to sell than Jumbo boxes as the Jumbo's not only give you more cards they yielded two hits per box. Topps finally saw the light.

3/19/2008 Upper Deck Pulls Out All the Stops for '08 Baseball Cards
The Upper Deck Company is launching a compelling lineup of baseball trading card sets this year with a pair of highly sought-after insert collections appearing throughout multiple releases.

3/7/2008 UPPER DECK BASEBALL SELLING SURPRISINGLY WELL
Dealers report stronger than expected sales of Upper Deck Series One Baseball for 2008. Maybe it's the chase for the Recalled Hillary Clinton "Morganna the Kissing Bandit" card or maybe the packaging structure. However, dealers report the increase in sales and repeat sales is a pleasant surprise for a lower end product.

3/7/2008 UD and USA Baseball Ink Multi-Year Agreement
Upper Deck and USA Baseball have entered into an exclusive multi-year trading card licensing agreement. The agreement will allow Upper Deck to feature members of both the USA Baseball National Team and USA Baseball Junior National Team on insert cards in a number of upcoming baseball product releases.

2/28/2008 HIGHLAND MINT OFFERS TY COBB AUTOGRAPH
It is highly unusual for The Highland Mint to offer anything other than signatures of current or recently retired players. While the company at one time did offer signed photos on their traditional plaque with a coin of players from the 1950s, never before has THM offers a prize such as a slabbed Ty Cobb autograph.

2/11/2008 UPPER DECK SAYS HILLARY CARD IN BAD TASTE
First there was Billy Ripken, then Alex Gordon, how about the left handed Joba, or even that old C-3-P-O Card from Star Wars? Well, now it's Hillary Clinton and Upper Deck says this card really wasn't supposed to get released to the public. Honest.

2/11/2008 Upper Deck Gets Political
You know we're in the midst of one of the most stirring national primary seasons in American history when it starts sending ripples throughout even the baseball card industry.

2/8/2008 What! Giuliani Celebrates with Red Sox?
Collectors, Topps is at it again. In an effort to drum up publicity for the company's new 2008 baseball card set, a card showing former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani celebrating the Red Sox World Series victory has been short printed within the base set.

2/8/2008 Wholesale order window opens this week for NBCD
Hobby retailers and authorized Topps and Upper Deck distributors interested in purchasing card packs created specially for this year's National Baseball Card Day event will be able to begin placing orders Wednesday. Orders for the 100-pack boxes of cards must be placed by Feb. 22.

1/21/2008 Upper Deck Releases Record-Setting Card Collection: The Yankee Stadium Legacy Set!
More than 6,500 unique cards will be inserted across multiple Upper Deck 2008 baseball card launches, paying respect to the 'House That Ruth Built'.

1/14/2008 EXQUISITE BASEBALL OFFERS MOST UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY PROMOTION
Upper Deck brought back Exquisite Baseball this year after a one year hiatus as a mainstream product. However, the product was tempered as a rookie product with some mainstream attributes.

1/11/2008 Upper Deck's 2007 Exquisite Rookie Signature Baseball to Include Two Special Programs
The Exquisite experience doesn't end after the packs are opened; it's only the beginning.

12/28/2007 2007 TRISTAR Prospects Plus Farm Hands SP's
TRISTAR has announced that the following autographed cards in the just-released 2007 TRISTAR Prospects Plus Farm Hands subset have been short printed or super short printed.

12/13/2007 TOPPS VAULT OFFERS 2007 BOWMAN 1 OF 1 CARDS ON EBAY
The Topps Vault is one of the richest treasure chests in the hobby. The Vault, which sells Topps goods on eBay is now offering more current items.

12/13/2007 MITCHELL REPORT WILL HAVE AN AFFECT ON THE HOBBY
With the Major League Baseball George Mitchell Report due out today (Monday) dealers are holding their collective breaths.

12/12/2007 Anonymous UD Source: ‘Asterisk Card' Legit, Scarce
Some of the mystery surrounding the much ballyhooed 2007 Sweet Spot "asterisk card" was lifted on Tuesday when a source at Upper Deck confirmed the legitimacy of the controversial release.

12/7/2007 TOPPS WON'T RESPOND TO UPPER DECK PARODY CARD OF NEW OWNER
In what many in the hobby are calling "extremely poor taste" Upper Deck has released a parody of new Topps owner Michael Eisner in Sweet Spot Signature Baseball.

12/6/2007 Topps Reveals Topps 52 SPs and Variations
2007 Topps 52, which arrived in shops earlier this week, contains several short prints, color backs and photo variations.

12/6/2007 Bazooka Joke: UD Pokes Fun at Topps' Eisner
Proof that Upper Deck has a sense of humor (or, perhaps, hard feelings) about its failed effort to acquire Topps earlier this year has been randomly seeded into packs of 2007 UD Sweet Spot Baseball that released this week.

12/6/2007 Error-Rod?
A-Rod to the Angels? How about A-Rod to the Dodgers?

11/27/2007 Topps Announces All-Rookie Team
Topps announced its 49th annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team today.

11/26/2007 UPPER DECK EX-ROD CARDS
No official word from Upper Deck at this writing but it seems the company issued an error card.

11/26/2007 SPA
The card has sold for as high as $51 but seems to be settling in for much less. The first seller of the card listed it for a "Buy It Now" of $299 and evidently collectors begged off that one.

11/23/2007 Elite Extra Edition's Dirty Laundry
Game-used jerseys of several top picks from the 2007 MLB First Year Player Draft have been purchased by Donruss to be used for game-used memorabilia cards in 2007 Elite Extra Edition.

11/5/2007 JOBA REVERSE NEGATIVE?
Here we go again! Topps Update and Highlights seems to have a hot card Topps released without letting anyone know in advance?

11/5/2007 TOPPS UPDATE RARE CARDS
Two additional cards are selling well as Short Prints from Topps Update & Highlights. The Poley Walnuts card, featuring a squirrel who hangs around Yankee Stadium, is becoming a hot favorite.

11/1/2007 Rare Checklist Variants Discovered in Topps Update
Beckett Baseball Price Guide Editor, Brian Fleischer is reporting that New York dealer Ted Straka, of TNT Sportscards, has discovered two previously unannounced cards in the recently released 2007 Topps Update product.

10/26/2007 2007 Topps Sterling Baseball Expands Lineup
After making a remarkable 2006 debut, 2007 Topps Sterling returns with an expanded lineup in 2007.

10/18/2007 National Baseball Card will return in 2008
Major League Baseball Properties, the MLB Players Association, Topps and Upper Deck have agreed to bring back the National Baseball Card Day promotion next year.

10/18/2007 EISNER CALL FOR TOPPS; MULTI-MEDIA
Michael Eisner isn't saying much yet but he has confirmed one thing; Topps will be a multi-media company.

10/16/2007 2007 TOPPS STERLING BASEBALL IS BIGGER AND BETTER
After a stellar debut in 2006, TOPPS STERLING BASEBALL returns with an even BIGGER and BETTER lineup in 2007.

9/16/2007 Prospects with 30/30 Potential
The best investments in the prospect industry are those athletes who possess both power and speed

9/9/2007 History Comes Alive in 2007 SP Legendary Cuts Baseball
New Insert Sets Feature Cut Autographs from Baseball Hall of Famers and Historical Personalities

9/6/2007 The Future is Now in New Upper Deck Baseball Release: UD Future Stars
Rookie collectors will stand up and take notice of Upper Deck’s Future Stars Baseball

9/3/2007 September Call-Ups making their mark!
A few September Call-Ups are quickly becoming household names for their respective teams

8/30/2007 George Washington Allen & Ginter
Collectors have become accustomed to collecting the traditional game-used bats, jerseys, pants, patches, gloves, shoes and cut signatures, but historical DNA?

8/22/2007 You can own Big Papi's Mercedes-Benz!
Check this out!

8/17/2007 Chamberlain Autograph is Finest Baseball's 10th Rookie Redemption
The 2007 Finest Redemption #10's value jumped 500% within minutes after the announcement...

8/13/2007 Joba Chamberlain Rookie Card IPO
Joba Chamberlain has his first Major League Rookie Card released today by eTopps!

8/7/2007 eTopps Presents
Ever dream of owning a 1952 DiMaggio? Or a 1967 Nolan Ryan Rookie Card?

8/7/2007 MLB Random Investment Notes
Random notes on a few market movers...

7/24/2007 Mid-Season MLB Top Prospect Rankings
Check to see our Mid-Season MLB Top (50) Prospect Rankings!! (Updated)

7/12/2007 UD to Add Cut Signatures of Celebrity Icons to 07 Sweet Spot Classic Baseball
Take a look at a few cards that can be pulled from this amazing product!

7/5/2007 Baseball Prospect Updates
Daily Stats & Mystery Prospect updated daily from June 30th-July 7th!

7/5/2007 2007 Upper Deck Artifacts Baseball Delivers Rare Apparel
Upper Deck Saves the Most Unique Game-Used Items for This Mid-Summer Classic

6/29/2007 Baseball Prospect Updates
Starting June 26th, Sports Card Nation will be posting the best prospect performers for the previous day.

6/22/2007 Matsuzaka's 1st Game-Used Jersey Card
Boston Rookie Hurler, Daisuke Matsuzaka is Helping to Drive the Surging Baseball Card Market

6/21/2007 1909-1911 T206 Near Complete Set Up for Sale!
A partial set of the extremely rare 1909 T206 is currently up for auction

6/19/2007 Futures Game Roster Selection to be Webcast
Players will be announced in exclusive live event online...

6/4/2007 Angels Top Prospect Runs for President?
See which Angels Top Prospect may be running for President...

6/1/2007 MLB Prospects on the verge of Stardom
Eleven Major League Baseball Prospects whom have all played stellar ball thus far in their brief minor league careers...

5/25/2007 Josh Vitters Named California Gatorade High School Player Of The Year
Third baseman Josh Vitters has been selected Gatorade's state baseball player of the year. Click to read more...

5/19/2007 Five MLB Players Performing Exceptionally Well
Here's a look at five MLB players who are performing exceptionally well thus far in 2007...

5/18/2007 Baseball Up-To-Minute News
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5/12/2007 Exclusive eBay Most Watched Data
This information can be incredibly useful to a collector, investor, or dealer, as it helps define trends, point out things you might have missed, and gives you an up to the minute "Hot-List" for the hobby. Click the link to see the Most Watched Sections!

5/12/2007 Weekly MLB Rookie/Prospect Report
Every week we will give an update of how several MLB Prospects are performing, and how their performance has affected their Rookie Card values.

5/5/2007 The Next .400 Hitter?
Derrek Lee's 1994 SP Rookie Card could see another surge in value over the next month if he continues to hit like this. Click the link above to read more...

5/2/2007 Baseball Season has begun...
The first month of the season has come and gone, but we've certainly had a number of surprises early on...

3/24/2010 Panini’s CEO & Kobe Bryant bust some boxes
Panini’s CEO & Kobe Bryant bust some boxes

3/11/2010 Dominique To LeBron: Just Dunk
Dominique To LeBron: Just Dunk

3/4/2010 Panini Adrenalyn Commercial
Panini Adrenalyn Commercial

2/25/2010 Panini Releases Playoff Contenders Basketball SP List
Panini Releases Playoff Contenders Basketball SP List

2/25/2010 Panini america announces partnership with the dallas mavericks
Panini america announces partnership with the dallas mavericks

2/17/2010 SLAM Magazine talks one-on-one with Kobe about collecting and the launch of Adrenalyn
SLAM Magazine talks one-on-one with Kobe about collecting and the launch of Adrenalyn

2/11/2010 First look: 2010 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection basketball cards
First look: 2010 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection basketball cards

2/11/2010 2009/10 Panini Timeless Treasures Basketball-SRP is $100 a Pack
2009/10 Panini Timeless Treasures Basketball-SRP is $100 a Pack

2/3/2010 First look: 2010 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection basketball cards
First look: 2010 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection basketball cards

1/14/2010 Message From Panini: Sold out of ...
2009/10 Panini Limited Basketball at the factory

1/11/2010 Box Busters: 2009-10 Limited Basketball
Beckett Basketball’s Keith Hower and Tracy Hackler, two men with extremely limited attention spans, dismantle two quick boxes of 2009-10 Limited Basketball. What did they pull? What can you win? Watch the video and find out. Beckett.com ? Panini Card News, Reviews and Videos

12/3/2009 Panini Exclusives Brandon Jennings and Tyreke Eavns Named NBA Rookies of the Month
MILWAUKEE’S BRANDON JENNINGS AND SACRAMENTO’S TYREKE EVANS NAMED T-MOBILE ROOKIES OF THE MONTH

12/3/2009 Brandon Jennings’ Popularity Among Collectors Soars, Bucks in Spotlight
By Nick Tylwalk The Milwaukee Bucks have a long and not entirely unsuccessful history. Since joining the NBA in 1968, the franchise has won 13 division crowns and two conference titles and even managed to snag one NBA championship back in 1971. Eight Hall of Famers, including the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson, have suited up for the team.

12/3/2009 2009/10 Panini Certified Basketball
Panini America released the basic product breakdown and preview images for its 2009-10 Certified basketball card set on Friday, a product headlined by a rare autograph appearance from Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki.

12/3/2009 Product preview: 2009-10 Panini Studio basketball cards
Panini America released the basic information and preview images on Friday for its 2009-10 Panini Studio basketball card set, which uses the name of the famed Donruss line of the early 1990s but appears to stand on its own with a new look and design from the NBA’s exclusive licensee for basketball cards.

11/19/2009 "Got any Brandon Jennings rookie cards?"
After Brandon Jennings 55 point game over the weekend...his cards are on fire. This Rookie is exactly what bskt needed.

10/29/2009 2009-10 Panini Basketball: Preview and Card Gallery
The succinctly named 2009-10 Panini Basketball, the company’s first retail-only hoops product, shipped to retailers today boasting a bevy of box-level hits intended to make a splash with new and younger collectors at the mass-market level.

10/15/2009 First look: 2010 Upper Deck Greats of the Game basketball cards
Upper Deck unveiled its plans for its first 2010 basketball card set on Tuesday, with its Greats of the Game product packed with madness scheduled to arrive next March. Each 16-pack box will include three autographs or memorabilia cards — only two numbered autographs are guaranteed per case — with dual inscription and dual cut signatures also among the potential finds.

10/15/2009 Another short print in 2009/10 Prestige
Card #190 – Jonas Jerebko, is a short-print in Prestige.

10/2/2009 This just in from Panini . . .
The Panini Group, the NBA’s exclusive trading card partner, has signed four-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers as its official company spokesman and global trading card ambassador.

10/2/2009 Kobe Bryant Set to Sign Exclusive Deal with Panini America
In a move that has been rumored within the trading card industry for weeks, Panini America later today will announce that it has reached an exclusive agreement with Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant.

10/2/2009 Two Guys had a hunch on Basketball cards 20 years ago
Buzz In 1989, Bill Schonsheck walked into a Topps trading card auction in New York City and watched bidders spend millions of dollars on baseball memorabilia.

10/2/2009 Panini Aims to Keep Kobe On-Card
In an interview late Tuesday afternoon, Panini America Marketing Director Scott Prusha discussed his company’s headline-making exclusive agreement with NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, driving home a desire to have Kobe sign only on-card autographs for the basketball hobby.

10/2/2009 UD announces they are sold out of...
Message from UD: Please be advised that we are SOLD OUT of the following product: 09/10 O-Pee-Chee Hockey 2009/10 Upper Deck Basketball

9/24/2009 Upper Deck Announces the Release of the Final NBA Exquisite Set
2009-10 NBA Exquisite will feature standout rookie players and exciting new content paying tribute to the original release six years ago

9/24/2009 An Exquisite History
When the first Exquisite Collection Basketball set was announced six years ago, collectors had never seen anything like it. The product’s concept was so unique that there weren’t many people around who knew what to expect. Message boards were at a fledgling state, blogs were pretty much non-existent, and a lot of the hobby functioned on word of mouth and previews in the hobby media.

9/24/2009 Upper Deck’s Richard McWilliam: ‘We’ll Continue to Produce Cards Worth Collecting’
Richard McWilliam interacts with collectors at a recent Upper Deck Diamond Club event. In a topsy-turvy year during which Upper Deck has lost its NBA and MLB Properties licenses and gained an exclusive with the CLC, all while continuing to cope with a sluggish economy, it’s understandable that company CEO Richard McWilliam would have a lot on his mind.

9/17/2009 Basketball Hall of Fame, Panini Make Deal
The NBA's exclusive basketball card partner has signed a marketing agreement with the hoops hall.

9/17/2009 Michael Jordan Rookie Cards Now a Bargain?
He's no longer playing, but is that any reason for the 1986-87 Fleer card to trade at its current level?

9/11/2009 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Set More Than Just Jordan
Michael Jordan's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame puts the focus squarely on his rookie card again, but he's not the only card worth having.

8/28/2009 2009/10 Prestige Bskt Images updated on Panini's Website
2009/10 Prestige Bskt Images updated on Panini's Website

8/13/2009 Panini participates in its first NBA Rookie Photo Shoot
Pair of rookies partner up for photo shoot

8/13/2009 Michael Jordan’s Popularity Soars Among Collectors as he Prepares to Enter the Hall
Michael Jordan’s Popularity Soars Among Collectors as he Prepares to Enter the Hall

6/26/2009 Panini America Signs 5 Top NBA Prospects to Exclusive Trading Card Agreements
Late Wednesday Evening Panini America announced the signing of 5 top NBA draft prospects to exclusive trading card agreements. The agreements constitute Panini America's first move since entering into a partnership with the NBA in January to become the exclusive NBA trading card manufacturer.

6/12/2009 First Look: 2009-10 '48 Bowman Basketball
Next season’s basketball market is filling up rather rapidly this season. On the heels of Upper Deck’s announcement of 2009-10 SP Game Used a few weeks back, Topps on Wednesday morning released details on 2009-10 Bowman ’48 Basketball, a hobby-exclusive product set to arrive in August.

4/10/2009 Upper Deck Reveals the Michael Jordan Legacy Collection
Upper Deck announced that longtime company spokesman Michael Jordan is being honored with a 1,170-card tribute insert set chronicling every single Chicago Bulls game MJ played in from his NBA debut on October 26, 1984 through his game-clinching heroics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 14, 1998. The latter game, which marked Jordan’s sixth NBA team championship with the Bulls, provided a perfect end to MJ’s illustrious career in the Windy City.

4/2/2009 Upper Deck Releases the Michael Jordan Legacy Collection
One Card for Every NBA Game Jordan Played with the Bulls!

3/20/2009 The Panini Company purchases Donruss Playoff LP
Story copyright Beckett Media ARLINGTON, Texas — The Panini Company on Friday morning finalized its purchase of Donruss Playoff LP following weeks of industry speculation and some furious final days of negotiations.

3/20/2009 Upper Deck Will Produce Basketball Set Next Season
Upper Deck may not have an NBA license for next season, but the company isn't abandoning the basketball card market. Information was sent to dealers last week for 2009-10 Upper Deck Draft Edition Basketball. The product is scheduled to feature autographs from the top prospects of next season.

3/13/2009 Upper Deck Will Produce Basketball Set Next Season
Upper Deck may not have an NBA license for next season, but the company isn't abandoning the basketball card market. Information was sent to dealers last week for 2009-10 Upper Deck Draft Edition Basketball. The product is scheduled to feature autographs from the top prospects of next season.

1/29/2009 NBA NAMES PANINI EXCLUSIVE TRADING CARD PARTNER
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2009 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a new exclusive, multiyear licensing agreement with The Panini Group – the leading global publisher of collectibles. The new partnership will focus on redefining the domestic NBA trading card category by enhancing the relationship with existing NBA card enthusiasts, cultivating a new generation of collectors, supporting hobby shops and retailers, and by creating new product growth opportunities worldwide.

1/29/2009 Upper Deck Responds to NBA's Trading Card Licensee Announcement
North Las Vegas, NV (January 27, 2009) – While Upper Deck is disappointed with the NBA's decision to grant exclusive trading card rights to a new licensee, they are reinforcing their commitment to producing the highest quality, most innovative and value-rich basketball products.

1/16/2009 2008/09 UD Black Basketball Updated info
We are excited to announce that 08-09 UD Black NBA will once again have at least two “A” level autographs per 10-box case!

12/18/2008 Collectors Can Uncover Greatness at Upper Deck’s Revamped ‘Diamond Vision’ Site
North Las Vegas, NV (December 10, 2008) – For card collectors, Upper Deck’s Exquisite brand provides the biggest thrill when opening a pack. It’s also one of the most expensive brands with packs selling for $500 or more, so it is not an experience in which every collector can indulge. So imagine the thrill of opening not just one pack, but 150 packs! That’s what a group of collectors in the Philippines did and you can see what they got on Upper Deck’s “Diamond Vision” site at Upper Deck Diamond Vision: Exclusive Videos, Contests, and More!

12/18/2008 Twenty-Three Reasons to Pre-Order 2008-09 Fleer Basketball Today
One-of-one autograph buy-back cards of Michael Jordan will be randomly inserted into 2008-09 Fleer Basketball!

11/6/2008 2008-09 Topps Hardwood Basketball #'d cases
Topps announces that 2008-09 Topps Hardwood Basketball is now HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! In addition, every 10-box hobby case will now be sequentially numbered from 1/684 to 684/684!

10/17/2008 New Rookies Turn up the Heat in 2008-09 Upper Deck Hot Prospects Basketball
Autograph Rookie Patch Cards of players like Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Michael Beasley and O.J. Mayo will have collectors saying ‘Flame On’ this Fall.

10/17/2008 Topps TV covers NBA rookie shoot!
Tip-off to the NBA season is just around the corner and this years NBA rookies promise to be big time contributors and future stars!

9/5/2008 LOTTERY PICKS ADDED TO LETTERMAN BASKETBALL
Topps announces that the just-shipped 07-08 Topps Letterman Basketball includes one bonus 2008 Lottery Pick Letter Redemption card every 4 Master Boxes.

8/29/2008 There's Money in Topps Rip Cards...Literally
Collectors love to rip open new packs of cards. Will they dare rip open the card itself? Topps is hoping to tempt some of them with one of its upcoming products.

7/10/2008 Take Another Look At 2008-09 Topps Basketball Before It’s Too Late
2008-09 Topps Basketball premieres 14K Gold Rookie Medallion cards!

7/10/2008 Nothing but Net: Upper Deck Strikes NBA Prospecting Gold
North Las Vegas, NA (June 27, 2008) – Every year, Upper Deck rises above its competition by landing the best basketball players in the land to include in its upcoming NBA trading card sets. Hobby fanatics anticipate it and Upper Deck prides itself in always delivering the goods. This year is no exception as Upper Deck scored a 10 out of 10 by landing each of the Top 10 picks from last night’s talent laden NBA Draft.

7/3/2008 Nothing but Net: Upper Deck Strikes NBA Prospecting Gold
Trading Card Company lands the Top 10 NBA draft picks for upcoming basketball releases.

7/3/2008 Press Pass Basketball Returns with Top Rookie Sigs
With the conclusion of the NBA draft, and the anticipation of the on-court debuts of the new rookie class building among collectors, Press Pass 2008 Basketball will make its return on July 29. It will be the first place collectors have the chance to obtain autographs and game-used jersey cards of the top rookies from the 2008 draft, including the top 7 picks, and of 15 of the top 17 players selected.

7/3/2008 IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM TOPPS
2008-09 Topps Basketball Will Feature EVERY Top Ten 2008 NBA Draft Pick In Autographed Versions!

6/16/2008 Sneak Peek: Kobe, Garnett 2007-08 Exquisite Cards
Hoop fans are quickly realizing that all the hype surrounding this year's NBA Finals featuring the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers is well warranted. The games have been intense and the superstars for both teams have shined their brightest in front of the hometown fans.

6/5/2008 Sneak Peek: Topps Lettermen Basketball
We just got an email from the good folks at Topps with an exclusive look at the up-coming 2007-08 Topps Lettermen Basketball product. They shared the scans below of a Larry Bird Autographed Letterman Booklet Card, Yi Jianlian 14k Gold Letterman Cards (each is a 1/1 and includes the weight and value of the 14k gold on the back) and a Magic Johnson Autographed Letterman Card.

5/27/2008 Rittenhouse News
The WNBA season has begun, and I'm pleased to announce the upcoming release of our 2008 WNBA Trading Cards.

5/27/2008 Press Pass Draft Pick Basketball trading cards - Release day – Tuesday, July 29
The first set to feature the 2008 rookies!

4/28/2008 TOPPS OFFERS SIGNED ROOKIE CARDS OF MAGIC & BIRD
Topps went out and purchased 50 Larry Bird/Magic Johnson rookie cards and had them signed by the two great players.

4/21/2008 SPORTKINGS TO FEATURE NAISMITH CUT SIGNATURE
While SportKings will take a spot at the Toronto Expo next month and will feature a series of redemption cards during the event, perhaps one of the bigges upcoming inserts in Series B will be Founding Fathers. The idea to feature a cut signature of a founding father of a sport. The biggest perhaps will be James Naismith considered the father of modern day basketball.

4/3/2008 Topps secures autographs from McDonald's game
For the third straight year, Topps co-sponsored the McDonald's High School All-American Games and unveiled the first set of player cards for the 48 (24 men, 24 women) best high school seniors in the country who took part in the event.

3/18/2008 UPPER DECK UPS PREMIER
When UD announced it was cutting the number of cases it was producing of it's high dollar Premier Basketball product to 499, dealers gained interest in the product enough to begin ordering. Premier has been a good product but not good enough to be a $300-plus pack, in the past. With dealers holding back on ordering the company decided to move.

3/3/2008 UD Cuts Remaining 07-08 NBA Production Runs
Upper Deck plans to reduce the production run on all NBA card product releases for the remainder of the 2007-08 season in an effort to "further stimulate the NBA trading card," according to a press release.

2/28/2008 UPPER DECK BLACK BASKETBALL KEY AUTOGRAPHS NAMED
What do Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Bill Russell, Kevin Durrant, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Julius Erving all have in common? Upper Deck Black Autographs.

2/12/2008 An overview of the 2007/8 Topps NBA programs running for their next 5 NBA card releases
Topps Announces Two Exciting New Product Additions Across Five Basketball Releases.

1/24/2008 To Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of NBA Exquisite, Upper Deck Announces "The Exquisite Experience"
Find a golden ticket and win the opportunity to build your own pack of 2007-08 NBA Exquisite Carlsbad, CA - (January 23, 2008) - When 2007-08 Exquisite Basketball arrives in stores this summer, collectors will be blown by how far the product line has come over the last five years and how exciting the content has become. Five lucky collectors from the US or Canada will get an early preview of the set like no collector has ever experienced before through Upper Deck's new program called "The Exquisite Experience."

1/24/2008 'Mysterious' Cards to Surface at NBA All-Star Game
Inspired by a perforated pioneer from more than 25 years ago, Topps is honoring the legendary 1980-81 Topps Basketball set with its wrapper redemption program at the 2008 NBA All-Star Jam Session in New Orleans.

1/14/2008 NBA JAM SESSION AND MORE PROMOTIONS FOR CARD SHOPS
In what has become a standard promotion card companies are offering to card shops around the country, Topps is doing a throw back series with cards offered in exchange for purchasing packs.

1/14/2008 Co-Signers Basketball Autograph SPs Revealed
Topps announced the recently released 2007-08 Topps Co-Signers Basketball includes a number of short printed autograph cards.

1/11/2008 TOPPS TO OFFER UNIQUE MYSTERY TRADING CARD SET AT 2008 NBA ALL-STAR
This year, at the 2008 NBA All-Star Jam Session in New Orleans, collectors should make sure to stop by the Topps booth to pick up one of the most unique basketball cards ever produced.

1/9/2008 2007-08 Topps Co-Signers Basketball Short prints
Topps announces the recently released 2007-08 Topps Co-Signers Basketball, featuring 1 Dual Autograph and 1 Solo Autograph in every box (and 1 Tri-Signer per case / image attached)), includes a number of short printed autograph cards.

1/7/2008 King James Rolling In Endorsements
He just turned 23, has five years in the NBA, became the youngest player in history to reach 9,000 points and he only made $4 million a year ago playing basketball.

11/1/2007 Upper Deck Launches New Kids Rewards Online Basketball Game
UD Offering Chance to Meet Jordan, LeBron or Kobe.

10/26/2007 Topps Echelon Includes Special Oden Autograph
The new 2007-08 Topps Echelon Basketball features an autographed Topps Allen & Ginter card of rookie Greg Oden.

9/8/2007 Stars and Rookies Collide in 2007-2008 SP Game Used Basketball
First High-End Release of the New Season Offers Plenty of Chase and Double the Content

8/10/2007 Sample Newsletter Mailed August 9th
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7/25/2007 Meet-n-Greet with #1 Draft Pick Greg Oden
This exclusive offer is only available to 100 of his biggest fans

6/30/2007 Topps Draft Night Autographed Oden Cards Sold Out
The 2007 Topps Limited Draft Day Greg Oden Rookie Autographed Cards were a huge hit and sold out within a few minutes...

6/17/2007 Sports Card Nation Proud to Announce Successful 1st Month
Thanks to all members who have currently joined SCN! Please read for important site announcements.

6/16/2007 Kevin Durant's 2007 UD Goudey Certified Auto
Kevin Durant's 1st Certified Autograph to be included in a baseball product.

6/15/2007 Exclusive Sports Card Set Included in VIP Package
Upper Deck to include Exclusive Set to VIP Members plus Huge Savings!

5/15/2007 The Holy Grail of Basketball Cards?
We had the opportunity to speak with the lucky collector who pulled the first Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Auto RC to hit the market...

5/11/2007 Kevin Durant Signs Exclusive Upper Deck Deal
University of Texas Star Signs First Professional Contract of His Career...click to read more

3/18/2010 Tim Tebow scored a 22/50 on the Wonderlic Test
Tim Tebow scored a 22/50 on the Wonderlic Test

3/11/2010 1,500 Fans Line-Up at Tebow’s 1st Official Autograph Signing
1,500 Fans Line-Up at Tebow’s 1st Official Autograph Signing

3/4/2010 Breaking News: Tim Tebow Signs Exclusive Agreement with Press Pass
Breaking News: Tim Tebow Signs Exclusive Agreement with Press Pass

2/25/2010 Topps Confirms Chicle Football Short Prints
Topps Confirms Chicle Football Short Prints

2/25/2010 Upper Deck Proudly Launches 2009 Ultimate Collection Football!
Upper Deck Proudly Launches 2009 Ultimate Collection Football!

2/17/2010 Punt, Pass and Kick: Upper Deck Releases 2009 SP Authentic Football Card Set
Punt, Pass and Kick: Upper Deck Releases 2009 SP Authentic Football Card Set

2/11/2010 Local Collector Claims Panini Manning-Brees Super Bowl 44 Bounty
Local Collector Claims Panini Manning-Brees Super Bowl 44 Bounty

2/11/2010 David Sills-13 yr old kid..the next USC QB ?
David Sills-13 yr old kid..the next USC QB ?

2/11/2010 Upper Deck’s Monday Morning Collector: Super Bowl
Upper Deck’s Monday Morning Collector: Super Bowl

2/11/2010 Topps Confirms 2009 Chicle Football Short Prints
Topps Confirms Chicle Football Short Prints

2/3/2010 First Look: 2010 SA*GE HIT Low Series Football
First Look: 2010 SA*GE HIT Low Series Football

2/3/2010 Box Busters Preview Gallery: 2009 Topps Platinum Football
Box Busters Preview Gallery: 2009 Topps Platinum Football

1/28/2010 The Incredibly Ascending Pierre Garcon
The Incredibly Ascending Pierre Garcon

1/28/2010 Razor and CJ Spiller
Razor and CJ Spiller

1/28/2010 2009 NFL Contenders Legendary Contenders Short-Prints
2009 NFL Contenders Legendary Contenders Short-Prints

1/26/2010 Hunt Auctions is again partnering with NFL Auction
Hunt Auctions is again partnering with NFL Auction

1/26/2010 NFL Pro Bowl to host collectibles show
NFL Pro Bowl to host collectibles show

1/26/2010 The Incredibly Ascending Pierre Garcon
The Incredibly Ascending Pierre Garcon

1/26/2010 Box Busters: 2009 Playoff National Treasures
Box Busters: 2009 Playoff National Treasures

1/21/2010 Checklist: 2009 Playoff National Treasures Souvenir Cuts
Checklist: 2009 Playoff National Treasures Souvenir Cuts

1/21/2010 Upper Deck explores NFL’s Legacy with new football card set
Upper Deck explores NFL’s Legacy with new football card set

1/19/2010 2009 UD Exquisite FB Preliminary info...
2009 UD Exquisite FB Preliminary info...

1/19/2010 Razor 2010 us army all-american bowl set
THESE ARE SAMPLES OF INSCRIBED ON CARD AUTOS IN THE UPCOMING RAZOR 2010 US ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL SET

1/19/2010 2009 NFL Contenders College Tickets Short-Prints
2009 NFL Contenders College Tickets Short-Prints Officials at Panini America announced today the complete list of short-printed College Rookie Tickets from 2009 Contenders football.

1/19/2010 Panini's Rookie Playoff Update
Panini's Rookie Playoff Update

1/14/2010 Exclusive First Look: 2010 Press Pass Football
Press Pass officials on Thursday morning provided an appetite-whetting early look at 2010 Press Pass Football, a product due out March 31 and buoyed by what many expect to be one of the most spectacular draft classes in recent memory.

1/11/2010 Beckett's Monday Morning Collector: Week 17
Every Monday morning throughout the NFL season, we’ll select our rookie, veteran and breakout player of the week and provide a run down on why collectors should take notice. Here are our selections for Week 17.

12/29/2009 2009 Rookie of the Year Candidates
2009 Rookie of the Year Candidates

12/29/2009 Topps announces the following sell outs at the factory
Sold Out Topps Hobby Products

12/29/2009 Message from Panini on 09 Contenders FB
Contenders Football

12/21/2009 2009 Topps Triple Threads FB Rip Party Video
Check out the latest ToppsTV Case Rip-Party as we rip an entire case of 2009 NFL Triple Threads.

12/11/2009 Rookie Battle Royale: Week 13
Another Rookie Battle

12/3/2009 UD's Rookie of the Week: Week 12 – Kenny Britt
By Adam Gellman One of the most exciting reasons to collect NFL rookie cards is that you get to watch their values spike if the player performs well on the field. To help capture that excitement, Upper Deck launched a new website to help collectors not just track 2009 NFL rookie cards, but also to make predictions on which rookie would have the best week at OwnTheRookies.com.

11/19/2009 Top hobby performers of 2009 from Sportscollectors Digest
It has been a wild season in sports with Brett Favre unretiring again and going to the Packers’ biggest rival, the Penguins wild ride to their Stanley Cup victory and another amazing season for baseball’s best hitter, Albert Pujols. With that in mind, we’re going to take a look back at some of the top performers and their impact in the sports card market.

11/19/2009 2010 Upper Deck Draft Edition Football
Here’s how we know the NFL’s 2010 Draft Class is going to be one of the most talent rich in recent memory: Upper Deck officials on Tuesday began soliciting orders for 2010 Draft Edition Football, the company’s first football product of next season slated to be live roughly five months from now.

11/19/2009 2009 Exquisite Football Carries on Tradition of Quality Rookie Cards
Back in the beginning of 2008, the 2007 NFL season was all but over, and collectors were gathering their funds for 2007 Exquisite Football. The product was to be released right after the Super Bowl, and many of the fans were anxiously waiting for the year’s best product.

11/19/2009 UD Rookie of the Week: Week 10 – Chris Wells
One of the most exciting reasons to collect NFL rookie cards is that you get to watch their values spike if the player performs well on the field. To help capture that excitement, Upper Deck launched a new website to help collectors track 2009 NFL rookie cards, but also make predictions on which rookie would have the best week at OwnTheRookies.com.

11/13/2009 UD's WEEK 9 Rookies of the Week is...
In his first start as an NFL quarterback, Josh Freeman led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their first win of the season over the Green Bay Packers. Freeman was drafted 17th overall out of Kansas State to be the future of the franchise, and he lived up to all the expectations as he finished with 205 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Not to be overlooked was his game winning touchdown pass to fellow rookie Sammie Stroughter that came with 4:14 left in the 4th quarter. Expect to hear more from this rookie as the season progresses.

11/13/2009 Breaking News: Topps Loses Players Inc License
Players Inc, the marketing and licensing arm of the NFL Players Association, confirmed on Monday afternoon that it will not renew Topps’ trading card license for 2010.

10/29/2009 WEEK 7: Rookie Leaderboard compiled by Panini
WEEK 7: Rookie Leaderboard compiled by Panini

10/29/2009 UD Ultimate NFL Fan promotion just got even better
Do you consider yourself the ultimate NFL fan? If so, the Upper Deck Company wants you to prove it. With the 2009 NFL season about to enter Week 6, the sports card company is challenging fanatical football fans across the country to submit their personal videos, photos or written entries to www.UpperDeckUltimateFan.com to get in the running to possibly be named the “Ultimate NFL Fan.”

10/29/2009 Message from UD-Sold out at the factory...
Please be advised that we are UD is SOLD OUT at the factory of the following product

10/23/2009 Monday Morning Collector: NFL Week 6
Every Monday morning throughout the NFL season, we’ll select our rookie, veteran and breakout player of the week and provide a run down on why collectors should take notice. Here are our selections for NFL Week 6. By Dan Hitt

10/23/2009 Rookie Battle Royale: Week 6
For the full article, check out sportscarduncensored.com Just another week in paradise, right? A lot of action and a few upsets, as well as a few top rookies coming back down to earth. I was pretty much glued to my computer during the afternoon, watching all of my fantasy teams getting killed by the Patriots players, Ray Rice, and MJD respectively. I had fun, and here are some updates on the rookies as usual.

10/23/2009 NFL Online FB Card Name License Granted to 4Kids
4Kids Entertainment's TC Digital Games Granted License >From NFL Properties and NFL Players to Produce Collectible Trading Card Game for Online Play NFL Trading Card Game Scheduled to Debut in Fall 2010

10/15/2009 Austin Miles-2006 FB Rookie Class
More than 24 hours later, Miles Austin’s out-of-nowhere, videogame afternoon against the Kansas City Chiefs still boggles the mind. In the first start of his four-year NFL career, Austin caught 10 passes for a Dallas Cowboys’ franchise-record 250 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-winning 60-yarder in overtime. Not bad for an undrafted free agent from Monmouth University who entered Sunday’s game with lifetime totals of 23 receptions, 435 yards and four touchdowns.

10/15/2009 NFL Players releases new Caricature memorabilia line
NFL PLAYERS, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association, announced recently the release of the NFL PLAYERS Caricature line, its first exclusively licensed collection featuring illustrations of current NFL players on a combination of T-shirts, mugs, water bottles, school supplies and other non-apparel products. The unique player images are owned exclusively by NFL PLAYERS and highlight player personalities and individual elements reflective of the markets in which they play.

10/15/2009 Message from Topps on 2009 Finest
Message from Topps on 2009 Finest Topps announces they are sold out at the factory: 2009 Topps Finest Football is sold out.

10/15/2009 Seattle owner cancels claim for stolen art
The Warhol images were insured for $25 million, but collector Richard Weisman says he doesn't want to deal with the insurance investigation into the robbery at his Los Angeles home. An insurer offered a reward for information on the theft, but withdrew it after the claim was dropped.

10/15/2009 The ULTIMATE NFL Fan Video Contest presented by UD
Shoot a video, take a picture or send in a written entry, submit it here and we’ll post it for all to see. The Ultimate NFL Fan with the best entry, as judged by Upper Deck, will win the Ultimate Ticket Package

10/2/2009 Warner Sues Over Memorabilia Loss
Former Penn State and Seattle Seahawks' running back Curt Warner is suing his insurance man over football memorabilia he lost in a fire at his home last year.

10/2/2009 1948 Leaf Football Set Has Big Fan Club
Recent auction results prove the first color football card set in the post-World War II era is a popular one.

10/2/2009 Message from Panini: Sold out of ...
Panini sent out a Message just now that they are Sold out of 2009 Playoff Absolute memorabilia Football at the factory.

10/2/2009 UD's Rookie of the Week: Week 3 – Matthew Stafford
One of the most exciting reasons to collect NFL rookie cards is that you get to watch their values spike if the players perform on the field. To help capture that excitement, Upper Deck launched a new website to help collectors track 2009 NFL rookie cards, but also make predictions on which rookie would have the best week at OwnTheRookies.com.

10/2/2009 Topps’ upcoming National Chicle set isn’t just about the players… it’s also about the artists
The forthcoming Topps National Chicle football card set is a nod to one of football’s most famed sets from the 1930s but it’s also one that has a modern-day nod as well.

10/2/2009 Game-Worn Jerseys, Cards Part of NFL Charity Effort
The NFL takes on breast cancer this month with special jerseys that will hit the collector market and some free cards. The National Football League and its players will support October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with several programs in and around game day.

9/24/2009 Urlacher gives Dreams a license to use his name and likeness during the term of the agreement.
Dreams shall pay Urlacher a total of $275,000 a year. Urlacher must sign a minimum of $225,000 in merchandise for Dreams for each annual period of the agreement. If the signings in any annual period are greater than $275,000 by as much as $75,000, Dreams may reduce the signings in any subsequent annual period.

9/24/2009 Urlacher's Memorabilia Contract: An Inside Look
Urlacher's Memorabilia Contract: An Inside Look as reported by CNBC In October 2007, memorabilia company Dreams Inc. [DRJ 1.06 --- UNCH (0) ] signed Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher to a four-year contract. But two years into the deal, there is already friction.

9/24/2009 Topps Takes 3D Concept to Gridiron
Topps is bringing its augmented reality concept to football cards. Topps has again teamed up with Total Immersion to create virtual trading cards that come to life on computer screens.

9/24/2009 UD's Rookie of the Week: Week 2 – Donald Brown
One of the most exciting reasons to collect NFL rookie cards is that you get to watch their values spike if the players perform on the field. To help capture that excitement, Upper Deck launched a new website to help collectors track 2009 NFL rookie cards, but also make predictions on which rookie would have the best week at OwnTheRookies.com.

9/17/2009 UD's Rookie of the Week: Week 1 – Mark Sanchez
One of the most exciting reasons to collect NFL rookie cards is that you get to watch their values spike if they perform on the field.

9/11/2009 2009 National Treasures FB Pen Pals Autographs
Panini America today released exclusively to Beckett Media the stunning ensemble known as 2009 Pen Pals, a 31-card, 84-autograph insert slated to drop in the late-January release of 2009 National Treasures Football.

8/28/2009 Panini Hustles to Add Favre Card
Presses stopped in Texas while Panini America paused to add one more football card to its Donruss Threads line. Among the throng of photographers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome last Friday night chronicling Brett Favre's NFL return was Panini America.

8/28/2009 Card Companies Use Different Methods to Produce First Brett Favre Vikings Cards
It's going to take a little time to get used to seeing Brett Favre in purple. Though he made his first appearance in a Minnesota Vikings uniform on August 21, football card collectors will have a longer wait to see him that way on cardboard - but not too much longer.

8/28/2009 New NFL lawsuit levied by former players
NFL Hall of Famer Elvin Bethea and five other players have sued the NFL for using their names and images for profit without their permission.

8/21/2009 Judge in Santa Monica divides Simpson memorabilia
Judge in Santa Monica divvies up memorabilia, OJ Simpson gets first $6,075 from auction.

8/21/2009 Top Ten 2009 NFL Rookies to Collect – Preseason Edition
The summer isn't quite over, but preseason football games are already underway and the 2009 NFL season is right around the corner. This year's initial wave of football cards is already on the shelves, with many more products still to come.

8/14/2009 NFL Rookies discuss autograph signing
Rookies display their signing prowess

8/13/2009 The Collegiate Licensing Company Agrees to Exclusive Trading Card License
The Collegiate Licensing Company Agrees to Exclusive Trading Card License

8/7/2009 Tuff Stuff's Hobby Watchdog Warns of fake Exquisite FB cards
If it's too good to be true, it probably is!

8/7/2009 Kickoff Time: Upper Deck Releases 2009 Philadelphia Football Card Set
Football’s bygone era gets revisited as Upper Deck combines nostalgic themes and design with modern-day gridiron heroes.

6/26/2009 Bowman Sterling Football in a Class of Its Own
The collector-popular Bowman Sterling Football returns in 2009 featuring all the top rookies and super veterans for the upcoming NFL Season.

6/5/2009 JACKIE ROBINSON TO APPEAR IN ALL-NEW TOPPS MAGIC FOOTBALL
On the heels of announcing it would recreate college themed Topps Magic Football, one of its first ever sports card releases, Topps is pleased to now announce it has added a very important subject to the product…Jackie Robinson, Running Back, UCLA.

5/29/2009 2009 Leaf Rookie & Stars FB added info
Every box of Rookies/Stars will deliver an Autographed Embroidered Patch card or autographed Memorabilia card.

5/22/2009 Panini Confirms 2009 Prestige Football Variations
Panini Officials at Panini America confirmed that several of the rookie cards in the recently released Prestige football have variations.

4/30/2009 THE ALL-NEW LOOK BOWMAN FOOTBALL
This past weekend the NFL Draft was held, which only means one thing…her come the 2009 licensed football products!

4/17/2009 Football, Hockey Cards Gained in Market in 2008
Results of Card Trade magazine’s annual retailer survey showed football and hockey being the two sports that posted market share gains in the card market last year, with football posting the largest increase in sales.

4/10/2009 Panini Announces Trade Conference Plans, Return of 'Black Box'
The 24th Annual Hawaii Trade Conference - Florida Edition, is being held stateside for the third year in a row, April 20-22. Officials from Panini America (which consists of mostly former Donruss employees), will be on-hand participating in both the Retailer Roundtable and Meet the Manufacturer events. Panini America will also be introducing new CEO, Michael Eisenstein, to the industry.

4/10/2009 TOPPS GOES BACK TO ITS COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROOTS
Rooted deep in the history of The Topps Company are some of its very first sports products, which focused on the college football game.

3/27/2009 Football, Hockey Cards Gained in Market in 2008
Results of Card Trade magazine’s annual retailer survey showed football and hockey being the two sports that posted market share gains in the card market last year, with football posting the largest increase in sales.

3/27/2009 Message From Topps: Sold out Items
The following Topps hobby products are also sold out:

3/4/2009 First Look: 2009 Playoff Prestige Football
Officials at Donruss recently released images for its first NFL set of 2009, Playoff Prestige. Set to hit streets May 13th (just two weeks after the NFL Draft), the rookie cards from Prestige are the first official trading cards on the market with updated team and draft information for the new rookie class.

2/27/2009 First Look: 2009 Playoff Prestige Football
Officials at Donruss recently released images for its first NFL set of 2009, Playoff Prestige. Set to hit streets May 13th (just two weeks after the NFL Draft), the rookie cards from Prestige are the first official trading cards on the market with updated team and draft information for the new rookie class.

2/27/2009 TOPPS REVEALS MAYO SHORT PRINTS
Topps announces that the recently-released and very popular 2008 Topps Mayo Football features a number of short printed cards including base cards, autographs and relics

2/20/2009 TOPPS REVEALS MAYO SHORT PRINTS
Topps announces that the recently-released and very popular 2008 Topps Mayo Football features a number of short printed cards including base cards, autographs and relics.

2/5/2009 2008 Playoff Contenders - College Rookie Tickets
Officials at Donruss announce the list of College Rookie Ticket Autographs from 2008 Playoff Contenders football.

1/29/2009 2008 Playoff Contenders - College Rookie Tickets
Officials at Donruss announce the list of College Rookie Ticket Autographs from 2008 Playoff Contenders football.

1/22/2009 Topps Announces Product Cancellations
Please note that iCarly #406-08H and 2008 Topps Sterling Football #952-08H, each scheduled to deliver the week of January 19th, have been canceled. 2009 Topps Sterling Football will come out in May.

1/16/2009 Wade Miley-Prime Cuts/Razor error
A limited number of Razor exclusive player Wade Miley, a pitching prospect in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, were inadvertantly released in 2008 Playoff Prime Cuts.

12/18/2008 Dealers Want to Spice Up Insert Cards
Autograph and memorabilia cards are the key selling points of virtually every new card set that hits the market. But with thousands of these types of inserts having hit the market over the past decade, not all of these cards have the same appeal – or secondary market value – that they once did.

12/18/2008 Upper Deck Revisits Classic 1997 Legends Football Autograph Set
New cards updating the famous ‘97 Legends Football set can be found in 2008 Ultimate Collection Football releasing in February

11/28/2008 2008 Playoff National Treasures FB: FIRST LOOK
Playoff National Treasures football takes the field again this year with enough elements to help make a serious run at repeating as Product of the Year. Add in the fact we might be witnessing the GREATEST rookie class in history - and there's no reason not to order this one!

11/21/2008 Upper Deck releases images of Obama Lettermen cards
Upper Deck revealed Monday its manufactured patch cards of President-elect Barack Obama that could be found in packs of 2008 Upper Deck Icons Football.

11/14/2008 Change Has Come!
Change Has Come! Upper Deck Releases ‘Presidential Victor’ Card of Barack Obama. Limited-edition trading card shows the nation’s new Commander-in-Chief being doused with Gatorade. Available in select hobby shops nationwide

11/14/2008 Upper Deck releases images of Obama Lettermen cards
Upper Deck revealed Monday its manufactured patch cards of President-elect Barack Obama that could be found in packs of 2008 Upper Deck Icons Football.

11/6/2008 Sport Kings Super Box
Sportkings LP is very excited to announce the release of our first ever Sportkings Super Box.

11/6/2008 Week 9 Donruss Highlight Reel
Each week, Donruss.com will highlight the breakout performances of the NFL weekend, recapping who's hot to help you decide whose cardboard to collect.

10/24/2008 Topps Releases First Randy Moss Autographs in 5 Years
Arguably the best receiver in football has not had any new autographed cards since 2003. Randy Moss had a few scheduled in 2004 and 2007, but they never released. That’s why we were very surprised to see Moss autographs rather quietly trickle out in 2008 Topps Rookie Progression, Finest and Bowman Sterling.

10/24/2008 Donruss Update...Week 7 Donruss Highlight Reel
Each week, Donruss.com will highlight the breakout performances of the NFL weekend, recapping who's hot to help you decide whose cardboard to collect.

10/17/2008 Week 6 Donruss Highlight Reel
Each week, Donruss.com will highlight the breakout performances of the NFL weekend, recapping who's hot to help you decide whose cardboard to collect.

10/10/2008 The Hits Just Keep Coming in Upper Deck’s 2008 SP Rookie Threads Football
The true measure of a great pack of sports cards is whether or not it was fun to open. With each pack loaded with autograph, memorabilia or the extremely popular “Rookie Autograph Letterman” cards, collectors will no doubt enjoy opening up 2008 SP Rookie Threads Football.

10/10/2008 Donruss Update - Week 5 Donruss Highlight Reel
Each week, Donruss.com will highlight the breakout performances of the NFL weekend, recapping who's hot to help you decide whose cardboard to collect.

10/3/2008 Upper Deck, Tony Romo Ink Exclusive Memorabilia Deal
Upper Deck has signed Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl quarterback Tony Romo to an exclusive autograph memorabilia deal.

10/3/2008 The next NFL release from Upper Deck will be UD NFL
This year’s edition is light years better than years past.

10/3/2008 Donruss Update - Week 4 Highlight Reel
Each week, Donruss.com will highlight the breakout performances of the NFL weekend, recapping who's hot to help you decide whose cardboard to carry.

9/24/2008 2008 Playoff Contenders Rookie Leaderboard
Donruss.com IS your one-stop shop for rookie statistics and this year the Leaderboard is brought to you by Playoff Contenders "The Home of the Autographed Rookie Card!"

9/24/2008 Donruss.com-Breakout Performances of the NFL Weekend
Each week, Donruss.com will highlight the breakout performances of the NFL weekend, recapping who's hot to help you decide whose cardboard to carry.

9/24/2008 Topps Announces a Production Error in 2008 Topps Finest Football
Topps announces that because of a production error in 2008 Topps Finest Football, the Base Autographed Rookie Cards are not sequentially numbered as originally solicited.

9/19/2008 Week 2 Donruss Highlight Reel – The Greatest Rookie Class of All-Time???
Each week, Donruss.com will highlight the breakout performances of the NFL weekend, recapping who's hot to help you decide whose cardboard to carry.

9/12/2008 TOPPS CREATES BIG APPLE VERSION OF FAVRE TRACTOR CARD
On the heels of Brett Favre’s debut win as Jets quarterback, Topps announce that it has created a follow-up to the much-popular Brett Favre “Tractor Card” with the quarterback’s ride going all the way to the Big Apple…Times Square, New York City.

9/12/2008 Topps Letterman Brand Comes to Football
The smoking-hot Topps Letterman Brand made its debut this week with basketball to rave reviews and now Topps is proud to announce that 2008 TOPPS LETTERMAN FOOTBALL will be on hobby shelves at the end of October.

9/5/2008 BOWMAN STERLING FOOTBALL MANUFACTURING ISSUE
Because of a manufacturing error, 50% of the master boxes of the just-released 2008 Bowman Sterling Football include 7 autographs instead of the promised 8.

9/5/2008 Upper Deck Icons features Gridiron stars and Movie stars
Upper Deck has included signature cards of some of the true icons of the NFL including Brett Favre, Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson.

8/29/2008 2008 Playoff Absolute NFL also offers the first material rookie cards in the industry
BUT this year Donruss has added something to the RC's that is sure to make them burn up Hot Lists - Autographs.

8/29/2008 2008 Leaf Limited NFL has been upgraded with the following case hits.
These hits will include TWO of the following per 16-count Master Case or ONE per 8-count Direct Case/Inner Case Limited Lettermen - the rookie versions are signed Limited Slideshow - all autographed Limited Cuts - cut signatures Limited Prime Pairings - two signatures per card

8/22/2008 Brady, Peterson and Manning Brothers Highlight Bowman Sterling Football
As promised, 2008 Bowman Sterling Football will include at least one autographed card per mini-box, but not all boxes will contain a rookie autograph.

8/8/2008 Crisp Photography and Top Stars Fuel 2008 Upper Deck Football
Hobby boxes are loaded with one autograph card, three memorabilia cards and more than 60 “Star Rookie” cards on average!

8/1/2008 Ditka to Sign at Donruss Booth
Officials at Donruss announced today that legendary Chicago Bears player and coach, Mike Ditka, will be signing free autographs at the Donruss booth Friday during the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago.

8/1/2008 Rare Topps Favre Variations Discovered
Two rare 2008 Topps Brett Favre variations have collectors scratching their heads. Favre is on card #34 in the base set, and is pictured ready to take a shotgun snap. One of the variations, listed as #34B in the Price Guide, features a ghosted image of Vince Lombardi's face above Favre's left shoulder.

7/28/2008 Donruss Unveils Special Cards for The National
With the National Sports Collectors Convention set to begin in less than two weeks, officials at Donruss have announced plans for their wrapper redemption.

7/28/2008 The next NFL release from Upper Deck will be UD NFL
This year’s edition is light years better than years past.

7/28/2008 NFL Logo Patch Cards Slated for 2008 Finest
Topps has announced that limited edition autographed NFL Shield patch rookie cards are going to be in 2008 Finest Football.

7/28/2008 Da Coach! Ditka Signs for Donruss . . . Finally.
For those amazingly patient collectors who've been waiting almost three years for Iron Mike Ditka to sign his Donruss cards, the wait is over.

7/28/2008 Press Pass Announces Promotions for The National
Press Pass announced that they are producing exclusive 2008 Press Pass Legends Football cards for a wrapper redemption promotion that will be going on at Sports Collectors Convention.

7/10/2008 Rookie Autograph NFL Shield Patch Cards in 2008 Topps Finest Football!
NEW! Limited edition rookie insert cards, featuring an NFL Shield PATCH along with the player’s AUTOGRAPH, and NUMBERED to just 15, will be randomly inserted into boxes of 2008 Finest Football!

7/3/2008 Donruss Classics will be the third NFL trading card release
Donruss Classics will be the third NFL trading card release of the year for Donruss and hits streets today. Donruss Classics offers the most comprehensive selection of retired players in the industry. Debuting in 2001, Donruss Classics has established itself as the longest running retired focused program in the industry.

6/27/2008 Bowman Sterling Football is proud to announce ...
Bowman Sterling Football is proud to announce that every master box will now contain:

6/16/2008 Big news! 2008 UD Premier NFL
Big news! UD Premier NFL is SIGNIFICANTLY upgraded from last year.

6/5/2008 New info: 2008 UD SPX Football
2008 SPX Football has over the years become an important destination for collectors looking for some of the most valuable and important rookie content each season. This year will certainly be no exception! Please note that signed cards from Super ‘A” rookies will fall approximately 3-4 per 10-box case.

5/30/2008 TOPPS ADDS ROOKIE AUTOGRAPHED PATCH RELIC REFRACTOR CARDS to TOPPS CHROME FOOTBALL!
Topps is pleased to announce that 2008 Topps Chrome Football will now include HOBBY EXCLUSIVE player-worn NFL jersey Autographed Patch Relic cards. These cards will feature the top 34 NFL Rookies on black-bordered refractor cards sequentially numbered to 25.

5/27/2008 Press Pass Legends Football trading cards - Release day – Tuesday, July 22
Five autographs and one game-used jersey in every box! At least two of the autographs will be legends! Look for 1 of 1 Press Plates – at least one per case! Alumni Association Autos – Dual autograph insert, featuring two signatures of alumni from the same school! Legendary Legacy – Autographed insert featuring signatures from some of the top players in the history of the game! 100-card base set including more than 35 Legends!

5/27/2008 News from Upper Deck On UD Heroes Football
Exciting new news on UD Heroes NFL hobby! Super “A” signatures falling approximately 1 per case.

5/27/2008 News from Playoff
We are pleased to announce there will be NO REDEMPTIONS in 2008 Donruss Elite Football.

5/20/2008 Press Pass Releases 2008 Football Inscription and Red Ink Print Runs
The 2008 Press Pass and 2008 Press Pass SE football products are chock full of autographed chase cards.

4/28/2008 Unannounced Parallel in 2008 Press Pass Football
Collectors who bought boxes and packs of 2008 Press Pass were surprised to find unannounced Black and White parallels of the 100-card base set. Press Pass confirmed the parallel set about a week after the product released.

3/31/2008 UPPER DECK CHANGES GAME OVER BECKETT BUST FLAP
Several hobby heavyweights are entered into a fray over what some are accusing one card company of mis-leading the public. Falling short of calling it false advertising at least one collector and one dealer/Internet host are challenging Upper Deck and Beckett Media.

3/18/2008 SAGE ROARS IN EARLY
Earlier than ever before football is coming to the hobby. This Friday, March 21 SA-GE Hit will make it's way on to hobby store shelves and it will be loaded with hot, key rookies. The reasons are simple according to SA-GE President Tom Geideman.

2/27/2008 SAGE FOOTBALL TO HIT EARLY
Wow, is it time for football again? It certainly is as Sage is releasing its first football product of 2008 a full month before the NFL draft in April.

2/27/2008 DONRUSS DOES ARENA AGAIN
Talk about your limited market. Donruss once again will produce cards featuring the Dallas Desperado's of the Arena Football League.

2/11/2008 They're Here! 2007 Playoff Contenders SP Quantities
The good folks at Donruss Playoff have released exclusively to Beckett the short print quantities for the popular 2007 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket autographed Rookie Cards.

1/24/2008 Topps Releases Performance Football Info
Topps officials on Tuesday released details surrounding Performance Football, a new super premium product due out in late February that carries a $150 SRP and promises an autographed Adrian Peterson card numbered to 249 or less in every 16-box case.

1/21/2008 eTopps Issues First Allen & Ginter Football Set
eTopps and the Allen & Ginter line is pleased to announce that it is teaming once again to offer a very special limited edition set sold exclusively online….The Super Bowl Champions Collection, featuring NFL icons who have lead their teams to Super Bowl titles.

1/21/2008 First Look: 2007 Playoff National Treasures
Looking for something to do during that dreaded downtime between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl? If you've got some discretionary income to part with, Donruss might have just the thing for you: The second installment of Playoff National Treasures.

1/18/2008 Donruss Employs New Anticounterfeiting System
As the NFL playoffs advance to the conference championships, Donruss Playoff is bringing in a new lineman to protect its highly collectible NFL trading cards – Eastman Kodak Company.

1/14/2008 DONRUSS PLATINUM FIND
Not too many folks have seen the rare parallel Playoff Playoffs Sets the card maker has produced in recent years. The 1-of-1 Platinum Set however has garnered great attention after being found at a shop in . It sold for $10,000!

1/9/2008 Topps Creates Super Bowl XLII Exclusives
Topps created several commemorative sets exclusive to the 2007 NFL Experience Topps Card Show in Glendale, Ariz. A special 16-card Topps Super Bowl XLII set will be available exclusively through dealer tables at the Topps Super Bowl Card Show. Each card, featuring an all-new design, will include the Super Bowl XLII logo on the card front and be sequentially numbered to 1000.

1/9/2008 UD Confirms 100+ Football Cards That Will Not Be Produced
Upper Deck recently confirmed a list of more than 100 football cards from 2004 through 2007 that will not be produced.

1/7/2008 NFL Experience to Rock Again
It is almost that time again. Super Bowl XLII is going to roll in just a few weeks and the NFL Super Bowl Experience and Card Show will be a highlight in Phoenix, Arizona. Information about the event can be obtained at 888-NFL -CARD. Topps will once again sponsor the Card Show portion of the event with lots of freebies handed out.

1/7/2008 Dancin' Dancin' Dancin' Upper Deck
It may not be "Dancin' With the Stars" but it may get you a free trip to the Super Bowl in a few weeks. You have until this Friday (January 11, 2008) to submit your dance video to Upper Deck. The winner gets a trip to Super Bowl XLII in Phoenix with airfare and hotel accommodations included.

12/3/2007 ADRIAN PETERSON BACK UP AND RUNNING
After what many thought was going to be a season ending knee injury, both fantasy players and hobby dealers are all smiles again.

11/15/2007 Check out the latest Topps Rip party!
Watch all the action unfold as we unveil Topps Co-Signers Football.

11/15/2007 EMMITT SIGNS ETOPPS
One of the most expensive of the eTopps autographs ever is going on sale November 20 when Emmitt Smith inks 50 of his eTopps singles.

10/17/2007 SAGE Celebrates 10 Years with 2007 DECADEnce
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of SA-GE Collectibles, Inc., SA-GE is releasing a fourth 2007 football card product: SAGE DECADEnce.

10/16/2007 TOP NFL Players of the Week
Best Rookie, Veteran, and Break out Players!

9/7/2007 Playoff Absolute Goes Live Today
The anticipated release of Playoff Absolute football has finally come to an end.

8/10/2007 Sample Newsletter Mailed July 19th
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7/24/2007 Sport Kings Announces Comeback
The greatest name in the history of trading cards is making a comeback after 73 years.

5/18/2007 The 1st Official 2007 Rookie Cards Released
2007 Donruss Playoff Prestige was released just two weeks after the draft. This product contains the first rookie cards of 100 athletes...

3/18/2010 Tiger says he'll play in Masters !
Tiger says he'll play in Masters !

12/29/2009 Upper Deck Stands By Tiger Woods
Upper Deck Stands By Tiger Woods

8/28/2009 The Value of a Tiger Woods Autograph
By Adam Gellman Right now, Tiger Woods is on the warpath after a debilitating injury that could have put many athletes out for good. After spending close to a year on the shelf with a surgically repaired knee, he is coming back with the roar we have become accustomed to seeing. Because Woods has already won a slew of Majors (not to mention more tournaments than you can shake a nine iron at), he is the person that tops my list of autographs you MUST get in the next year.

4/2/2009 UPPER DECK NEWS RELEASE
We recently had a signing with Tiger Woods and received back a limited amount of the 2008-09 NHL Champ’s mini-signature cards.

2/27/2009 Tiger Woods Returns to the Links and Upper Deck Packs
As the world’s greatest golfer prepares for action next week, Upper Deck is releasing new Tiger cards for golf fans

1/7/2008 Tiger and Sandy Via Upper Deck
Now here is an interesting story. What do you think Tiger Woods might collect? How about Sandy Koufax. According to a Canadian Publication, Canadian Press, Woods recently received a Sandy Koufax signed ball which was personalized.

3/24/2010 Upper Deck’s Gets Nostalgic with the Release of 2009-10 NHL Champ’s
Upper Deck’s Gets Nostalgic with the Release of 2009-10 NHL Champ’s

3/24/2010 Breaking News: Panini to Join Upper Deck in the Hockey Card Market
Breaking News: Panini to Join Upper Deck in the Hockey Card Market

3/18/2010 Upper Deck’s Gets Nostalgic with the Release of 2009-10 NHL Champ’s
Upper Deck’s Gets Nostalgic with the Release of 2009-10 NHL Champ’s

2/3/2010 Free Pack of Hockey Cards This Saturday in Canada!
Free Pack of Hockey Cards This Saturday in Canada!

2/3/2010 In The Game Creates 2010 Olympic Hockey Collectibles
In The Game Creates 2010 Olympic Hockey Collectibles

1/14/2010 In The Game Announces the Class of 2010 Redemption Program
In The Game Announces the Class of 2010 Redemption Program The release of the 2009-10 edition of Heroes and Prospects from In The Game is less than three weeks away and the company is pleased to announce preliminary details about an exciting redemption program that has been added to the product this season.

1/14/2010 Message from UD: Sold out of
Please be advised UD is SOLD OUT of the following products at the factory 2009-10 Trilogy NHL WOW Naxxramas Treasure Packs

1/11/2010 Team USA Takes Gold Medal at World Junior Championships
Team USA Takes Gold Medal at World Junior Championships

1/11/2010 In The Game Announces the Class of 2010 Redemption
In The Game Announces the Class of 2010 Redemption Program

12/29/2009 Message from UD-Sold out of...
Message from UD-Sold out of...

11/19/2009 Mario Lemieux signs in Toronto
Fans pay hundreds for autograph and chat with hockey legend.

11/13/2009 Upper Deck Readies Priority Signings Cards
The first autograph card of 2009 No. 1 draft pick John Tavares will be part of ‘Priority Signings’ Lineup at the NHL Fall Expo.

10/29/2009 NHL UPPER DECK SERIES 1 HOCKEY Rookie Driven for Success
One of the most-anticipated rookie classes in NHL history has arrived and 2009-10 Upper Deck Series One has it covered! From Islanders super-rookie John Tavares, to Colorado’s two-way sensation Matt Duchene, to Tampa Bay’s defenseman-extraordinaire Victor Hedman, this year’s Young Guns rookie subset is loaded with future hockey icons. Other standout RCs include 2009 Canadian World Junior Team standouts Evander Kane (Atlanta), Jamie Benn (Dallas) and Tyler Myers (Buffalo), as well as former first-round draft picks James Van Riemsdyk (Philadelphia), Erik Karlsson (Ottawa), and Michael Del Zotto (NY Rangers).

10/23/2009 NHL Rookies Learn How to Treat a Mascot at Upper Deck’s Rookie Boot Camp!
Future stars Victor Hedman and Jonas Gustavsson have some fun with Upper Deck’s mascot

10/23/2009 Woody Gottburg takes hockey obsession to new levels
Crazy about pucks: Woody Gottburg takes hockey obsession to new levels Woody Gottburg. a former announcer for the Sioux City Musketeers, talks about collecting his hockey memorabilia, some of which includes the early days of the Sioux City Musketeers, in the conference room at the Sioux City Journal.

10/2/2009 Paterson's Corbeau is Hockey Card Holy Grail
Visitors to a Canadian card show will get a chance to view the hockey card world's version of the T206 Honus Wagner. So what makes it so hard to find?

10/2/2009 Upper Deck Puts the NHL Rookies through Hockey Card Boot Camp!
Carlsbad, CA (Sept. 29, 2009) – As the NHL prepares itself for regular-season, opening-night action this Thursday, Oct. 1, the Upper Deck Company is proud to unveil the first of several NHL Rookies-themed videos that the exclusive manufacturer of NHL trading cards captured during last month’s inaugural NHL Rookie Debut Photo Shoot at the Hershey Centre in Toronto.

10/2/2009 Upper Deck Celebrates NHL Premiere Games
Expands Hockey Business into Sweden, Finland Overseas NHL season-openers create momentum for Upper Deck to sample and sell ‘Victory’ hockey cards in those markets for first time ever!

9/17/2009 Upper Deck's 2010 Plans for the Hockey Card Season
A new crop of rookies and hobby-specific marketing programs are on the docket as the sole provider of hockey cards spells out its upcoming campaign.

8/28/2009 UD signs Yzerman to autograh deal
In an effort to provide collectors with new and exciting content of hockey greats, Upper Deck is pleased to announce that a deal was recently inked with Hall-of-Famer Steve Yzerman to provide autograph trading cards in its 2009-10 products. Yzerman led the Detroit Red Wings to three Stanley Cup championships as a player and one as Vice President of Operations. He was also a gold-medal-winning Olympian for Team Canada in 2002.

8/28/2009 2009-10 Fleer Ultra Hockey Kicks Off The Season
Hockey is back! Well almost but it’s back in the hobby and Upper Deck has released 2009-10 Fleer Ultra Hockey with some decent rookies, 1 Rookie Redemption card and two memorabilia cards. Not bad for a $60 sticker price, but let’s see what I got!

8/28/2009 UD is SOLD OUT of the following product
UD is SOLD OUT of the following product

5/29/2009 2009-10 Upper Deck Black Hockey Card Preview
2009-10 Upper Deck Black Hockey is the other high end hockey pack that compares to Exquisite. Each pack contains two high end cards and guarantees one Rookie Letterman Patch and one autograph or multi-swatch card. There are lots of new concepts in the 2009-10 Black Hockey to include 12-Jersey Swatch Gate Fold cards.

4/2/2009 Panini granted limited license to produce Hockey in 2009/10 and 2010/11
European-based maufacturer Panini has been granted a provisional license to product NHL hockey cards for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons. The license authorizes the manufacturer to produce six hockey products each year.

3/4/2009 2008/09 UD Champs Hockey
Excitement has been building for the release of 2008-09 Champ’s Hockey which is set to arrive in mid-March.

2/27/2009 2008/09 UD Champs Hockey
Excitement has been building for the release of 2008-09 Champ’s Hockey which is set to arrive in mid-March.

1/29/2009 First Look: 2008/09 NHL SP Game Used Fight Strap Cards!
Upper Deck continues to press the envelope by creating new and innovative products. As a way of paying homage to the physical nature of hockey, we have created a new insert set around the fight strap that NHL jerseys include. The small strap at the back of jerseys is designed to keep the jersey from coming off when it comes time to drop the gloves and an opponent begins pulling on the jersey.

11/21/2008 Upper Deck Announces 2008-09 NHL Fleer Ultra Rookies
Upper Deck will send new NHL rookie cards to collectors who register exchange cards from 2008-09 NHL Fleer Ultra soon.

11/21/2008 Rookies Rule the Rink in 2008-09 Upper Deck Series One Hockey
Collectors can find the first live rookie cards of the year in Upper Deck’s flagship brand.

11/14/2008 Rookies Rule the Rink in 2008-09 Upper Deck Series One Hockey
North Las Vegas, NV (November 12, 2008) – This time every year you’ll find the same question being asked repeatedly at card stores in key hockey markets and especially throughout Canada: “When is Upper Deck Hockey coming out?” Cash registers were ringing on Tuesday as hockey fans began opening packs of 2008-09 Upper Deck Series One Hockey. Almost all of them were looking to find the first rookie cards of the NHL’s latest rookie crop led a young Canadian center for the Tampa Bay Lightning named Steven Stamkos.

11/6/2008 Upper Deck Announces First 2008-09 NHL UD Black Rookies
As more and more rookies get time on the ice in the NHL, many collectors are getting excited about exchange cards in early Upper Deck products like 2008-09 NHL UD Black. Upper Deck will reveal rookies included in this set over the next few weeks. Each exchange card will be good for an “Autographed Letterman” rookie card from the 2008-09 set. Each letter of these cards can be used to spell out the player’s last name.

9/5/2008 Upper Deck Transforms Paintings of Hockey Hall-of-Famers Into a New Card Set
Collectors can experience artist renderings of the greatest moments in hockey history with 2008-09 Upper Deck NHL Legends Masterpieces.

7/28/2008 2008/9 Fleer Ultra NHL
LOADED this year. In addition to all of the cool stuff that hockey collectors have come to expect in this product (seeded rookies, two mem or sigs per box, gold medallions, great price point), this year’s will feature the first ever E-X cards in an NHL product!

7/10/2008 Re-Imagined OPC Premier Brand Starts Out Strong
The O-Pee-Chee brand name has a long tradition of providing collectors in the hockey market with an exciting and value-packed collecting experience. With the release of the re-vamped 2007-08 O-Pee-Chee Premier, collectors will get an entirely different experience. Of course, that's too be expected from a brand that was last seen going for less than $3 a pack that now will sell for $200.

6/27/2008 Congratulations to 2008 First Round Draft Picks
Future prospects is what Heroes and Prospects is all about. The 2007-08 season is no exception.

5/27/2008 Upper Deck Legends Masterpieces Hockey News
Please note that all signatures in this release are ON-CARD.

5/19/2008 ITG Announces Heroes/Prospects Update Checklist
In The Game has confirmed the checklist for the upcoming Heroes and Prospects Update boxed set. The set features 50 players, with each box containing one memorabilia OR autograph card.

4/29/2008 Priority Signings On Tap For UD Collectors at Toronto Expo
With the Toronto Spring Expo coming up this weekend, the card manufacturers have come clean with the plans for their highly anticipated wrapper redemption programs.

4/29/2008 ITG Promotes Superlative Redemptions at Toronto Expo
In The Game also has big plans for the show, including a wrapper redemption program centering around its highly anticipated Superlative product, which is scheduled to go live in time for the Expo.

3/25/2008 Superlative's Secrets
After weeks of hype and anticipation, Beckett Hockey has learned that Superlative Hockey has eliminated all base cards and packs will contain seven different insert cards from seven different insert categories.

2/11/2008 ITG FEATURES 1/1 BATTLING GOALIES
It is not often NHL goalies actually do battle, being at the opposite sides of the rink, but there are rare occasions when they do. As a tribute to this heated but rare exchange, In The Game's Between the Pipes Series is offering rare cards for the rare events.

12/11/2007 Crosby 1 of 1 Brings Cash, Cards
One of David Pfaff's regular customers at SportsCards Etc. made one of the best Crosby pulls of the season recently.

11/23/2007 UD Announces MVP Rookie Redemptions
An Upper Deck source today confirmed the checklist for the rookie redemption segment of 2007-08 UD MVP hockey.

11/1/2007 UD Reveals More 2007/08 Ultra RC Redemptions
Upper Deck sources today confirmed five more players who will be available through the 2007-08 Ultra Rookie Redemption series.

11/1/2007 Top Pick Added to Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects
Topps has revealed that it has added several top names from the 2007 Baseball Amateur Draft to the much anticipated 2007 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects.

11/1/2007 Young Guns Checklist Confirmed By Upper Deck
Upper Deck officials today confirmed the official Young Guns checklist that will highlight the upcoming release of 2007-08 Upper Deck Series One. As in the past, the always hot RCs will drop 1:4 packs.

11/1/2007 Upper Deck IDs Five 2007/08 Ultra Redemptions
With the NHL season well underway, Upper Deck's hockey team is beginning to assign players to a number of outstanding rookie redemptions.

2/3/2010 Kim Kardashian meets NASCAR?
Kim Kardashian meets NASCAR?

11/19/2009 NASCAR Driver Jeremy Mayfield Selling off everything...
Jeremy Mayfield is selling off some of his racing memorabilia. And a house. And a cabin. And some guns. And some property. And some tractors. And a barn. And....

7/17/2009 Press Pass to offer Free NASCAR Auto Cards, Exclusive Legends FB Cards at The National
Press Pass Inc. brings back their popular box redemption programs to The National Sports Collectors Convention at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH, July 29 -August 2. Collectors purchase a hobby box of 2009 Press Pass Eclipse, Premium, or Stealth NASCAR trading cards from a dealer at the show and bring the box to the Press Pass booth (#1041). Collectors then open the box with a Press Pass representative and share their opinions on the product. Upon completion, collectors receive a blind-wrapped foil pack that will contain one autograph or dual memorabilia card from a wide variety of popular drivers such as Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kasey Kahne, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards, and Mark Martin.

7/3/2008 Logano Dominates Secondary Market
The 18-year old Joey Logano is mixing it up with NASCAR heavyweights on the secondary market. In the place where Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon typically dominate, Logano is stealing their thunder. Every collectible he has is at the top of the Hot List in the upcoming issue of BSCM which is due out on newsstands July 16.

7/3/2008 Press Pass® 2008 VIP Gift Bag Contest - Obtain VIP Status With Your Favorite Driver!
Charlotte, N.C. – Press Pass VIP pulls out all the stops in 2008 with a contest like no other that will provide eight lucky winners with an enviable collection of rare autograph and race-used memorabilia cards from the top drivers in NASCAR.

11/23/2007 Davey Allison Cut Sig Nets Nearly $1,300
A 2006 Press Pass Legends Racing Cuts Davey Allison card recently sold for $1,285, a record amount for a racing cut signature card. The card was originally released in the 2006 Press Pass Legends product last November.

3/25/2010 SCN NEWSLETTER: WEEK of 03/22-03/26 Releases
SCN NEWSLETTER: WEEK of 03/22-03/26 Releases

3/24/2010 PSA certified more than 7,500 cuts for upcoming Upper Deck product
PSA certified more than 7,500 cuts for upcoming Upper Deck product

3/24/2010 PSA Announces Custom Card Encapsulation Service
PSA Announces Custom Card Encapsulation Service

3/24/2010 Upper Deck Unveils ‘Prominent Cuts’ Set
Upper Deck Unveils ‘Prominent Cuts’ Set

3/18/2010 PayPal Unveils New Send Money App for Apple iPhone
PayPal Unveils New Send Money App for Apple iPhone

3/18/2010 Message from Konami: sold out of...
Message from Konami: sold out of...

3/18/2010 ESPN.com article about UFC trading cards are now all the rage
ESPN.com article about UFC trading cards are now all the rage

3/18/2010 PSA certified more than 7,500 cuts for upcoming Upper Deck product
PSA certified more than 7,500 cuts for upcoming Upper Deck product

3/12/2010 SCN NEWSLETTER: WEEK of 03/08-03/12 Releases
SCN NEWSLETTER: WEEK of 03/08-03/12 Releases

3/11/2010 Court Rejects Patents for Memorabilia Cards
Court Rejects Patents for Memorabilia Cards

3/4/2010 SCN NEWSLETTER: WEEK of 03/01-03/05 Releases
SCN NEWSLETTER: WEEK of 03/01-03/05 Releases

3/4/2010 2010 National Convention in Baltimore-Tri Star All Access Pass Info
2010 National Convention in Baltimore-Tri Star All Access Pass Info

3/4/2010 Message from Konami. Sold out of
Message from Konami. Sold out of

2/25/2010 Message From Konomi-sold out of
Message From Konomi-sold out of

2/25/2010 Industry Summit in Vegas - Press Release
Industry Summit in Vegas - Press Release

2/25/2010 Forbes interviews Panini America CEO
Forbes interviews Panini America CEO

2/25/2010 1st apprearance of SUPERMAN Copy book fetches over $1 MILLION !
1st apprearance of SUPERMAN Copy book fetches over $1 MILLION !

2/25/2010 Topps & UFC Dana White team for the ultimate prize!
Topps & UFC Dana White team for the ultimate prize!

1/28/2010 2009 Press Pass 8 Seconds Professional Bull Riders set
2009 Press Pass 8 Seconds Professional Bull Riders set

12/21/2009 Brock lesner is Back
Exclusive- UFC Champ Brock Lesnar signing today 12/16/09 for upcoming UFC Topps release early 2010.

11/13/2009 First Look: 2010 Topps UFC Uncaged
Topps‘ UFC product development team earlier this week released several preview images from the company’s 2010 UFC Uncaged product, due out some time early next year.

10/29/2009 Rittenhouse announces they are sold out of...
Message from Rittenhouse: Greetings from Rittenhouse. I am pleased to announce that we are now sold out on a pre-sell basis of our upcoming Justice League of America cards. As previously announced, we are making only 500 cases (6,000 boxes) of this product.

10/29/2009 New Topps WWE set’s autograph checklist is full of firsts
It’s been a long wait for professional wrestling fans, but those ripping into packs of 2009 Topps WWE should find plenty of firsts in the product’s autograph checklists.

10/29/2009 2009 Topps WWE Sketch Cards — the rarest sketches ever?
Collectors looking to land one of the first Sketch Cards hand drawn by World Wrestling Entertainment superstars from the newly released 2009 Topps WWE set haven’t seen a single one pop up on the auction block.

10/29/2009 Lesnar sick, withdraws from bout
UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has withdrawn from his upcoming title defense against Shane Carwin due to illness, UFC president Dana White told Yahoo! Sports on Monday.

10/15/2009 Ric Flair's NWA Title For Sale
A priceless piece of professional wrestling memorabilia is up for grabs as wrestling legend “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair has reportedly failed to pay off his debts to a wresting memorabilia show promoter. The original National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Championship belt is being sold by highspots.com, which is considering all serious offers over $75,000 for the belt used by Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race and others who were tabbed as the organization’s champion.

10/15/2009 Captain Lou Albano Dies, Leaving Behind A Legacy Of Cyndi Lauper Videos
Sad news today, as Louis Vincent Albano — known to the entertainment world as Captain Lou Albano — passed away this morning at the age of 76 according to WWE's official Web site. Albano is best known to people in the professional wrestling world, where he was an integral part of the rise of the WWF in the early 1980s. As both a wrestler and a manager, Albano was a profoundly charismatic man who cut a great promo and had an incredible presence, which allowed him to cross over into other areas of the entertainment world and was one of the reasons that the very first Wrestlemania in 1985 was so successful.

10/2/2009 New iPhone App Allows Users to Create Sports Cards
Dallas, TX -- Big in Japan, a Dallas-based idea factory for mobile applications, today announced that its new app, SportsStar, is available for free download at the Apple iTunes App Store.

9/24/2009 Team USA Stays Hot In World Cup
Team USA avenged its only loss of the 2009 World Cup by beating Venezuela 6-3 on Tuesday, the Americans’ 10th straight victory.

9/24/2009 First-Look Gallery: 2009 Topps UFC
At long last, the highly anticipated, twice-delayed 2009 Topps UFC product shipped to retailers on Monday packing several instantly noticeable improvements from February’s wildly successful debut release, 2009 Topps UFC Round 1

9/17/2009 Topps Spells Out Complaint; UD Responds
The court battle continues between Topps and Upper Deck over the use of card designs.

8/28/2009 2009 Topps UFC 2 official release date is Now 09/21
TUF 10 CONTESTANT KIMBO SLICE SIGNS FOR 2009 TOPPS UFC Topps announces it is adding legendary brawler Akimbo Slice’s first-ever autographed trading card to the highly anticipated 2009 Topps UFC .

8/28/2009 Topps unveils new Star Wars card set
The Force is strong with this one, too. Topps released basic preliminary product breakdowns for its latest Star Wars card set for release in late October.

8/7/2009 1st guy in line for our Rich Franklin Autograph session at the National Convention in Cleveland.
1st guy in line for our Rich Franklin Autograph session at the National Convention in Cleveland.

8/7/2009 AT THE NATIONAL: UFC's Rich Franklin talks memorabilia & more
AT THE NATIONAL: UFC's Rich Franklin talks memorabilia & more

7/17/2009 Topps Announces Debut Release of 2009 eTopps UFC Cards
Today marks the official debut of the UFC eTopps product line.

7/17/2009 Brock Lesnar Gets Revenge, Collectors Get No Certified Autos
UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar defended his title against Frank Mir in the main event of the ballyhooed UFC 100 pay per view Saturday, doing so with revenge on his mind and zero certified autographs on his checklist.

6/12/2009 2009 Star Trek Original Series Autograph Lineup Now Posted!
Greetings from Rittenhouse! We're pleased to announce our autograph lineup for the new 2009 Star Trek Original Series trading cards that are coming in August. It's a packed lineup, with approximately 50 different signers, including William Shatner (as Mirror Universe Captain Kirk) and Leonard Nimoy (as Spock in "Miri"). There are also dozens of first-time Star Trek signers, including several actors who played some of the most important (guest) characters on the show -- Skip Homeier (as Dr. Sevrin in "The Way To Eden"), Sabrina Scharf (Mirimanee in "The Paradise Syndrome"), Sandra Smith (as Janice Lester in "Turnabout Intruder") and many more!

5/29/2009 THE HOBBY BRACES ITSELF FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF UFC TRADING CARDS FROM TOPPS
Little did people know that Topps first ever UFC release would become one of the most successful brand debuts in trading card history. And since that debut UFC fans and collectors alike have been clawing down the door for more. On July 6th, the wait will be over !

4/24/2009 American Idol Set Includes Short-Printed Caricature Cards
The Upper Deck Company is proud to announce the in-store arrival of its American Idol Collectible Card set! And a pair of short-printed “Ultimate Idol” caricature cards highlighting four well-known singing sensations will cause even more of a frenzy for collectors hungry to find their favorite stars. Let the proverbial chase begin!

3/27/2009 Topps Confident in Terminator License
Producing card sets based on movie properties is always a risk for manufacturers, but Topps officials are brimming with confidence about the prospects for its latest entertainment property. Terminator Salvation arrives in theaters Memorial Day weekend and promises to be one of this year’s most successful films. Christian Bale takes over the role of John Connor in what will be the first of three new Terminator films.

1/29/2009 Court Rules in Favor of Upper Deck
North Las Vegas, NV (January 26, 2009) — Since December, Konami has twice attempted to convince the courts to issue a restraining order against Upper Deck in Konami’s case against Vintage. Both times, the courts have not been persuaded by mere allegations and have denied Konami’s motions. To date, California courts have sided with Upper Deck on all rulings. In Europe, Upper Deck International obtained an injunction against Konami, forcing them to honor their contractual commitments there.

1/22/2009 2009 UD American Idol new Info
2009 American Idol trading card product has had some SIGNIFICANT content upgrades. Most notable is that we will now have TWO AUTOGRAPHS PER HOBBY BOX, instead of the aforementioned one per.

1/2/2009 Upper Deck Wins Two Legal Battles in Yu-Gi-Oh! Case
Upper Deck is still in the Yu-Gi-Oh! business for the time being, after court rulings in the U.S. and overseas put a roadblock in front of efforts by Konami to terminate Upper Deck’s exclusive distribution contract for the game.

11/28/2008 Topps to Produce 90-Card Set
Topps will produce a 90-card set chronicling the life of President-elect Barack Obama, featuring photos from his childhood all the way to his recent election as the next president.

11/21/2008 Topps to Produce 90-Card Set
Topps will produce a 90-card set chronicling the life of President-elect Barack Obama, featuring photos from his childhood all the way to his recent election as the next president.

11/6/2008 2009 Topps AMERICAN HERITAGE
On the heels of the 44th U.S. President being elected into office, Topps is giving people a sneak peek at a new product shipping after the first of the year…Topps American Heritage.

10/17/2008 Topps Forms Exclusive Partnership With The Ultimate Fighting Championship
TOPPS FORMS EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® ORGANIZATION

10/17/2008 RAZOR: 2008 RAZOR SIGNATURE BB CHECKLIST/INFO!!!
THE FINAL CHECKLIST FOR OUR INAUGURAL SET

8/8/2008 2008 ALLEN & GINTER BASEBALL TIDBITS
There are a total of 10 Wooly Mammoth DNA Cards, which include hair strands from a real Wooly Mammoth. A printing error on the box states this card is a 1 of 1. The remaining 13 DNA Relic cards (featuring Lincoln and JFK) are all 1 of 1.

7/10/2008 New UFC Champ Forrest Griffin's Cards Coming Soon
In case you missed every knee-buckling leg kick and every sweat-spraying uppercut, the UFC crowned a new light heavyweight champion Saturday night. Forrest Griffin, who was the winner of the first Ultimate Fighter show which airs on Spike, took the belt from Quentin "Rampage" Jackson in a very close five-round unanimous decision.

7/3/2008 Sportkings Series B: Founding Father Eugen Sandow
Each week for the next month leading up to the launch of Sportkings, we'll pull the curtain back a bit on some of the more interesting, compelling and downright fascinating aspects of the highly anticipated follow-up to last year's smashing return.

6/30/2008 Sport Kings - Founding Fathers Gallery
There have been a lot of different Cut Signature insert sets in the hobby over of the years but Founding Fathers will take its place as one of the most unique sets ever made.

6/30/2008 Sport Kings - Series B is now in the packaging stage ...
Series B is now in the packaging stage and there is lots to tell collectors about.

6/27/2008 Three Stooges . . . Three Cards . . . $75,000!
One of the more prominent trading card sales of the year took place yesterday on eBay, when a three-count lot of 1959 Three Stooges cards (issued by Fleer) sold for a staggering $75,667.

6/13/2008 Sportkings Series B to Feature Cut Signature Cards
Sportkings made its long overdue return in 2007, delivering all-time great heroes from across the sports landscape. Sportkings Series B is scheduled to release July 28, and it will deliver some pretty incredible cut signature sets.

6/13/2008 TOPPS REACHES OUT WITH TOPPS TOWN
Put Michael Eisner's name on this one. Topps new innovative web city of interaction is called Topps Town and is located at ToppsTown: Where your cards come alive!. The new site is a totally interactive site with on-line gaming, card interaction, create a kids own avatar and acquire items in the Pro Shop.

6/5/2008 Top Female MMA Fighter in Donruss Ring Kings Set
The world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) made its CBS national television debut Saturday night with the Elite XC event from Newark, N.J. An average of 4.3 million viewers tuned in to get a glimpse into the world of MMA, and they were treated to a great fight from the "female face of MMA," Gina Carano.

5/27/2008 Marvel Masterpieces Series 2 News
As the collecting world eagerly awaits the follow up to last year’s incredible return of Marvel Masterpieces this summer, we are pleased to announce that a significant enhancement is being added to Marvel Masterpieces Series 2!

5/27/2008 Yu-Gi-Oh COLLECTIBLE TINS
The most anticipated Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME product makes its return in August with the 7th Annual Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Collectible Tins.

5/12/2008 IRON MAN SETS HEFTY DEBUT
With over $100 million in ticket sales during it's opening weekend of release Marvel is already planning a sequel to "Iron Man." The Robert Downey Junior starring vehicle not only rebirthed the actors career but put Marvel in the driver's seat once again with it's tremendous cast of characters.

4/28/2008 Action! Donruss Celebrity Cuts Goes Live
Donruss Celebrity Cuts, the second release in the company's rapidly growing Americana trading card line, released Friday with a huge lineup of stars and new celebrity signers, including George and Barbara Bush, Jerry Lewis, Willie Nelson, Kurt Russell, Quentin Tarantino and Mark Hamill. John Wayne will also be featured as a Hollywood Legends insert.

4/25/2008 2007 Sweet Spot Classic Mystery Cuts Ship This Week
Good things come to those who wait. So, by extension, those who wait a long time can expect something really, really good. How's a Sweet Spot Classic Mystery Cuts autograph sound?

4/25/2008 The Duke Set To Star In Americana Sequel
We may not have solved the full mystery posed by Paula Cole, who famously wondered in song where all the cowboys have gone, but at least we now can point her in the direction of one of the all-time greats: John Wayne.

4/17/2008 Sport Kings - New Additions to Series B and Series B Cut Signature Insert Set Revealed
Sport Kings LP is thrilled to announce that BMX rider and Mat Hoffman will be one the world class athletes honored Sportkings Series B. Mat is considered one of the best "vert ramp" riders in the history of the sport. He is nicknamed "The Condor". Collectors of cut signatures won't be disappointed with Sportkings Series B. There will be six different cut signature insert sets in Series B. One of the most unique will be the Founding Fathers insert set. This insert features the men who are considered the Founding Fathers of their respective sports. James Naismith-Basketball, Walter Camp-Football, Eugen Sandow-Bodybuilding, Alexander Cartwright-Baseball to name a few.

4/17/2008 UDE looking for big things from new Yu-Gi-Oh! series
Strong demand for the most recent Yu-Gi-Oh! card game products and anticipation of the new "Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's" animated series that is coming to the United States this fall has officials at Konami and Upper Deck Entertainment working more closely than ever to create a variety of new product offerings and strategic support of the brand. A sign of this joint creative force was a summit held recently in Japan involving Konami, Upper Deck, and other key companies.

4/3/2008 Heroes Vol. 2 coming soon
Topps announced that Heroes Vol. 2 will be shipping the week of June 30. The 90-card set will capture all of the dramatic action of Season Two before Season Three airs this fall.

4/3/2008 Sport Kings - Series B Future Star Announced
2008 marks the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of Sport Kings trading cards. The tradition continues as Sport Kings LP announces the release of Sportkings Series B.

3/25/2008 BUSH AND DONRUSS MAKE A NICE THREESOME, MINUS THE "W"
Don't county on George W. Bush being acclaimed any time soon but daddy & mommy Bush are out in front in trading cards. Both the senior George H.W. Bush and wife Barbara signed cards for Donruss Celebrity Cuts. The 41st President of the United States and his wife each signed 41 of their cards.

3/25/2008 EBAY CUTS 125 JOBS, 70 AT HOME BASE
More than 100 people worldwide are losing their jobs with eBay as the company rushes to restructure under John Donahoe.

3/19/2008 All in the Family. DLP Inks George and Barbara Bush
Beckett Media has learned that former president George H. Bush and his wife; Barbara signed autographs for the Donruss Trading Card Company. The company plans to include these historical autographs in its upcoming release, Donruss Celebrity Cuts.

3/13/2008 Topps hoping to cash in on 'Indiana Jones' fever
After talking with officials at Topps about the new Indiana Jones movie, one gets the impression they are just as excited as collectors are about the return of the franchise to the company's family and to the hobby.

3/13/2008 Hobby exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! expansion on the way
Konami Digital Entertainment and Upper Deck Entertainment have announced plans for the first-ever hobby exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game.

3/12/2008 UD Takes the Oath of Office with ‘Signs of History' Set
From George Washington to George W. Bush and every Commander in Chief in between, cut signature cards from all 43 U.S. Presidents will be found within the inaugural "Signs of History" set.

3/3/2008 Olympic Gold: Legendary Jesse Owens Commands $7k
A true hobby rarity, a Jesse Owens one-of-one cut signature autograph, from 2007 Playoff National Treasures, was befittingly sold this past February for more than $7,600.

2/28/2008 SPORT KINGS SERIES "B" DUE OUT IN LATE JULY
Dr. Brian Price considered Sport Kings such a hit, the planned release of Series "B" (rather than series 2) is set for July 24. The product will again feature athletes from all sports including Tennis, Golf, Track and the regular mainstream sports of baseball, football, basketball and hockey. The beauty of Sport Kings it truly recognizes stars and HOFer's from all sports.

2/28/2008 BIG BUCKS FOR BARACK CARDBOARD CUTOUT FROM TOPPS
An autographed Topps card signed by leading presidential candidate Barack Obama sold for $3100 while another inked by his opponent Hillary Clinton pulled in $1300.

2/27/2008 NEW UD STORE SOUNDS MORE LIKE FIELD OF DREAMS
At first glance it doesn't look like Upper Deck is going to try to compete with local hobby stores so there is really nothing for these hobby stores to fear.

2/27/2008 UPPER DECK STORE FINALLY OPENED
Steve Garvey and current Laker Luke Walton showed up to sign autographs at the new Upper Deck retail store in Huntington Beach, California, ushering UDC back into the retail business after a failed attempt at City Walk at Universal Studios.

2/27/2008 UPPER DECK ACQUIRES HUNT IN MOVE TO EXPAND AUCTION MARKET
Never sitting still, Upper Deck is moving in another direction as the company expands away from just trading cards and UDA merchandise. Already a retail on-line presence and now a retailer in brick & mortar, UDC is fully into the auction business with it's acquisition of Hunt Auctions. And that is not all.

2/26/2008 Sportkings Series B Release Date Announced
2008 marks the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of Sport Kings trading cards. The tradition continues as Sport Kings LP announces the release of Sportkings Series B!

2/8/2008 Baseball Meets Politics: Upper Deck Stirs Opinion
Top democratic and republican hopefuls featured on their very own illustrated baseball cards.

2/4/2008 JUSTIN PRIDDY OPENS ACE, NEW THIRD PARTY AUTHENTICATOR
Just six months removed from Global Authentication International, Justin Priddy is off on his own. He has debuted Autograph Certification Experts (ACE) and along with partner Neil Whiteley-Ross is set to make a name for himself in the controversial world of autograph authentication. Priddy, just 26, spent nearly four years with GAI and despite what people think he says, he never worked at PSA. Priddy says his split with GAI was amicable.

1/31/2008 EBAY NOW OFFERING PRO STORES; A NEW STORE SERVICE
Not content to sit on it's laurels and watching the slower growth in the number of listings on its auction site, eBay is offering a new service to basically compete with it's current service while interacting. www.ProStores.com is an eBay company designed to compliment it's current auction site and to appeal more to people who want to own a retail store without the store front.

1/31/2008 NEW EBAY CEO SLASHES FEES, RAISES OTHERS TO GET MORE LISTINGS
It did not take new CEO to be John Donahoe long to make changes at eBay. In one felt swoop he announced eBay would slash insertion fees for auctions by 24-percent and for stores by 50-percent.

1/31/2008 FORD JOINS LUCAS AND MR. STEVE IN TOPPS AUTOGRAPH SERIES
Just when you thought it was time to criticize Topps for not going out on a limb for a great historic series, the company comes through for collectors. TBR had written previously Topps new Indiana Jones Heritage Series was going to fall flat because the company didn't sign any super quality names for the autographed cards. Now it's all changed.

1/24/2008 PSA adds half-point grades for cards
Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) announced last week that it will implement a new half-point grading system beginning Feb. 1. The company's familiar 1-10 grading scale will now also include a half-point grade from 1.5 through 8.5. The expanded grading scale will apply only to single cards, not unopened packs or tickets.

1/24/2008 World of Warcraft Hits 10 Million Mark
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. announced today that subscribership for World of Warcraft, its award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), has continued to climb, recently passing 10 million worldwide. Interest in the game has remained high in all regions, with thousands of new and returning players signing up through the holiday season.

1/24/2008 WHITMAN STEPS DOWN AS VERY RICH FORMER EBAY CEO
At age 51 Meg Whitman is a force behind politicians and she is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Forbes estimates her worth at $1.4 billion. All because of a little auction website known as eBay. After 10 years and record stock growth she is calling it quits. She is being replaced by 47 year old John Donahoe.

1/14/2008 MIKE HUCKABEE ONLY CANDIDATE WITH OFFICIAL DONRUSS ROOKIE CARD -- TOPPS GOES THE DISTANCE
Whether by design or by political backing being in the heart of the Bible Belt, Donruss Playoff is the only card company to offer a base trading card of a current political candidate.

1/9/2008 First Look: 2007 UD Dual Mystery Cuts
After much publicity and fanfare, representatives at Upper Deck have released the first images of the 2007 Upper Deck Dual Mystery Cuts cards.

1/7/2008 Topps Sells Signed Wacky Pack Cards on Web Site
Among the latest items for sale direct to the public are post cards (signed and unsigned) of Wacky Packs on the Topps website. The Topps store has for several years now gone directly to the public with sales of items such as factory sets. The signed post cards are autographs of the artists.

1/7/2008 Eisner Tells Variety He'll Push Internet Video
Michael Eisner is talking to Hollywood pubs but hasn't as of yet given an interview to any hobby publications directly. The closest was the quotes TBR received when Eisner spoke to KNX 1070 News Radio in Los Angeles where TBR has direct connections.

1/4/2008 Series B Announcement
Sport Kings LP id extremely proud to announce two new signings for Sportkings Series B. Both of these athletes are near the top of the collectors' voting list on our website.

12/28/2007 Donruss Americana Sneak Peek: Part III
Third in a Four-Part Series Donruss officials have been beside themselves since the first mention was made of something called "Donruss Americana" way back in the summer.

12/28/2007 2007 Sweet Spot Classic Mystery Cut exchange
Since the late-August release of 2007 Sweet Spot Classic collectors have been buzzing with speculation over the potential inclusion of legendary entertainers and presidents checklisted within the products unadvertised Mystery Cut exchange insert set.

12/20/2007 Donruss Americana Sneak Peek: Part II
Second in a Four-Part Series Donruss officials have been beside themselves since the first mention was made of something called "Donruss Americana" way back in the summer. Over the course of the next three weeks – every Wednesday exclusively through www.beckett.com – you'll start to understand exactly why they've been so excited.

12/11/2007 HOBBY REACTION MIXED TO UD PARODY OF EISNER CARD
As the prices realized drop on eBay for the Upper Deck infamous "Michael Buysner" card from Upper Deck, hobbysts are speaking out and, about the move by Upper Deck to parody rival Michael Eisner.

12/11/2007 EBAY Highlights for 2007
What or who were the top sellers on eBay this year. As we come to a close for 2007 and usher in 2008 there were several celebs who made the annual list of most sold on eBay.

12/7/2007 TOPPS INDIANA JONES TO DEBUT
Topps will debut a new heritage set soon; Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones Heritage is timed to coincide with the upcoming release of the new Jones movie "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." The cards will be released close to March 1, 2008.

11/26/2007 CYBER MONDAY COULD BE GOOD FOR HOBBY
It is called Cyber Monday and it is today, November 26 and it follows closely on the heels of Black Friday.

11/15/2007 EBAY VERSUS TIFFANY OPENS IN NEW YORK COURTROOM
Tiffany and eBay are squaring off in a New York courtroom this week ...

11/7/2007 Important Upper Deck Company Announcement
The Upper Deck Company announces today that, effective immediately, the terms of its 2007 Hobby Distribution and Brick & Mortar program will be suspended until further notice.

11/1/2007 FIRST LOOK: 2007 Sportkings
It's no understatement to call 2007 Sportkings one of the most anticipated trading card products released in at least the last five years, quite possibly more.

10/18/2007 DONRUSS AMERICANA SELLING WELL
Distributors report sales of Donruss Americana are sailing.

9/12/2008 Upper Deck Releases 2008 Major League Soccer Set
North Las Vegas, NV (September 4, 2008) – Americans are continuing to immerse themselves and become acclimated to the culture hype of Major League Soccer that is already a massive sports phenomenon overseas. With the addition of David Beckham to the league just over a year ago, collectors are intrigued by his megastar power and long-term collectability, as he single-handedly shook up America’s perception of the sport.

1/7/2008 Pele Joins Sportkings Series B
There is going to be a Series B of the high end recently released Sport Kings. The project, released by a new company run by Dr. Brian Price, felt the first series of the average $400 per pack product was successful enough to warrant a second. The big name in the second series barring any news announcements will be Pele.

7/24/2007 Coming to America - David Beckham's Hobby Impact
The 250 million dollar man has arrived in LA

2/4/2008 VICTOR SHAFFER SETS SITES ON TENNIS ROYALTY
They balked when Upper Deck released a $100 pack, then a $600 pack and Topps released a $350 pack then Donruss hit with a $500 pack. Then came The Cup at $350 for NHL. In The Game with a pack over $100. Now what are they going to say about a $35-$50 Tennis Pack? Due to the limited numbers and the big names in the Ace Authentics set; 'Bring it on."

9/3/2007 Don't fault - bring Maria Sharapova home today
Now you can decorate your room with Maria Sharapova...

7/12/2007 Roger Federer Rookie Card Sells for Record $2,785.00
Sunday was a huge day in the world of Tennis!

7/7/2007 The Holy Grail of Tennis Cards is Up for Auction!
The Extremely Scarce Roger Federer 2003 NetPro Autograph Jersey Rookie Card is up for auction!

6/15/2007 Rafael Nadal Captures 3rd French Open Title
Nadal

5/20/2007 Random Notes
Roger Federer won his first ever match against Rafael Nadal on clay courts today - his last match before next week's French Open begins. Can Roger win the French...

5/10/2007 The Top Tennis Cards of All-Time
Take a look at the Greatest Tennis Cards of All-Time. How many do you have in your collection?

11/21/2008 TRISTAR will Cross the Line with new TNA Wrestling set
November continues be a good month for wrestling collectors. While Topps’ WWE Heritage IV has just hit stores, fans won’t have to wait long for another wrestling card fix as TRISTAR’s second Total Nonstop Action Wrestling card set — Cross the Line — hits stores later this month.

11/14/2008 TRISTAR will Cross the Line with new TNA Wrestling set
November continues be a good month for wrestling collectors. While Topps’ WWE Heritage IV has just hit stores, fans won’t have to wait long for another wrestling card fix as TRISTAR’s second Total Nonstop Action Wrestling card set — Cross the Line — hits stores later this month.

6/16/2008 New TNA iMPACT! Trading Cards Released
Thursday marks the worldwide release of the new TNA iMPACT! trading cards, produced by Houston-based TRISTAR Productions.

3/31/2008 KEVIN NASH NAMED TNA SPOKESMAN FOR TRI-STAR CARDS
Wrestler and avid sports card collector Kevin Nash is the new spokesman for the trading card series soon to be released by Tri-Star. Tri-Star inked a deal with TNA to produce wrestling cards and Nash will be featured in all three. He will even help pick some of the cards.

3/25/2008 TRI-STAR INKS TRADING CARD WRESTLING DEAL WITH TNA
Tri-Star proved it could make strong and valued trading cards with it's minor league series and now is jumping over the top rope and into the ring with wrestling partner, Total Non Stop Action (TNA). The first card series, "TNA Impact" debuts this spring, with two other series to follow.