Bowman Chrome buzz is still circulating the hobby two weeks after its release with some big cards still left out there to chase. I’ve seen the Ethan Salas base Superfractor with my own two eyes — but to my knowledge — the auto version has yet to be pulled. How about the Alfredo Duno auto […]
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Will Bedard’s Young Guns land in Upper Deck Series Two?
One kid looks like he’s going to give the hockey hobby a needed jolt — and his name is — Connor Bedard. If all goes according to plan — hockey fans could see the 18-year-old first-overall pick hit the ice come October with the Chicago Blackhawks — which means he could also hit the Upper […]
NFLPA terminates Panini deal three years early, Panini responds
The NFLPA sent an email after 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, informing recipients that it terminated its trading card agreement with Panini. Three years before it was supposed to end. The NFLPA has terminated its trading card agreement with Panini, effective immediately. Fanatics now holds exclusive rights to produce NFLPA-branded trading cards. Email was just […]
Bonus Cole Caufield auto available through UD redemption
Now through August 14 of next year, Upper Deck’s offering collectors two bonus card programs to get their mitts on Cole Caufield autograph rookie cards. Specific Nick Suzuki cards from 2021/22 Stature and, or the first 22 cards of the Orange Parallel version of the base set in Credentials can get hockey collectors one randomly […]
Fanatics wants to bring Comic-Con experience to the hobby with new company
So it looks like Fanatics will now enter the live events space with the announcement of Fanatics Events launching. This news comes on the heels of the company launching its breaking platform, Fanatics Live, earlier this week at the MLB All-Star Game. Fanatics will be the majority owner in a partnership with IMG, the company […]
CGC and CSG combine to be grading powerhouse
By Alaina Jonathan The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is making big moves in the hobby space. Plans to combine Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and Certified Sports Guarantee (CSG) under one umbrella was officially announced today making it one of the biggest and most reputable grading services in the hobby. With the combination of surveys, focus […]
Upper Deck to produce Halo trading cards, TCGs, and prints
Halo is a franchise that spans generations of gamers. While there hasn’t been a release since Halo Infinite in 2021, fans of the series are never afraid to tap into the nostalgia factor when they pick up an Xbox controller. It doesn’t stop at video games, however. There are films, shows, comic books, novels, and […]
Upper Deck Suing Ravensburger over Disney Lorcana TCG
Upper Deck announced Wednesday they are suing Ravensburger and a former UD game designer, claiming they stole and copied the original Upper Deck game and repackaged and marketed it as Lorcana. Lorcana is a TCG announced late last year and showcased at the D23 Expo, featuring familiar Disney characters. Ravensburger released Collector’s Set and Mickey – […]
2023 Bowman Mega Boxes Have a Hobby Drop This Season
As if there wasn’t enough hype around the 2023 Bowman Baseball product already, with the $1 million lifetime bounty we put up for the Druw Jones Superfractor autograph, mega boxes are now up to bat for a hobby release. Bowman Mega Boxes return this season with the top 50 base set and 50 Chrome Prospect […]
Industry Summit Creator replaces Kunal Chopra as Beckett CEO
After learning Beckett Collectibles parted ways with CEO Kunal Chopra less than a year after he took over the role, the company officially announced Wednesday that Industry Summit creator Kevin Isaacson has taken over for Chopra. Beckett says Isaacson brings some 25 years of industry experience, including his media work with Sports Collectors Digest, manufacturing at […]