The World Cup 2022 is upon us. The most significant sporting event the world has ever known. Even though Qatar is raising some serious controversy as a host, the excitement for soccer fans is undeniable. Panini released its main card product for the tournament, the 2022 Panini Prizm World Cup release. And we have you…
The World Cup is rivaled only by the Summer Olympics as the world’s most important and widely watched sporting event. Indeed, the last World Cup final was viewed by over 1.1 billion people. Compare that to the Superbowl. Yet, despite its massive profile in the United States, less than 200 million watches that game globally….
Have you ever felt like the game isn’t fair? When you buy boxes, the hits are usually very mediocre. Meanwhile, the most annoying breakers seem to enjoy all the luck. Maybe you aren’t just imagining things. There are some fundamental issues with the hobby right now. Most specifically, the tricky relationship between Panini and the…
Who has time to deal with a bunch of lower-value cards? Time is money, as they say. Sure, some of us love base cards and set completion. I am one of those. But to many collectors, it’s all about the big hit. Panini One and One delivers for folks who are into that big-hit mentality….
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The hockey releases have been coming fast and furious. The last crop of Young Guns appeared in the 2021-22 Upper Deck Extended Series two months ago. But now here we are again with the 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Young Guns guide. The NHL has proven an incredible capacity to discover generation after generation…
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Hockey season is now well underway, and you know what that means. So it’s time for the flagship release for ice combat collectors. Cardlines always has its eye on the puck, and we present you with 2022/23 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Review and Checklist. We will cover the Young Guns from 2022/23 Upper Deck…
Even if you have been living under a rock for the past two decades, there is no chance that you won’t have heard about Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward is a strong presence in the conversation over the ‘GOAT’ mantle, the debate over the greatest footballer of all time. One of his main rivals is…
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It isn’t the usual season for it, but this year, the World Cup is coming in November. Panini is preparing to launch its keynote trading card release for the biggest competition in the world. So, without further ado, here is the 2022 Panini Prizm World Cup Qatar Soccer review. Shop for 2022 Panini Prizm…
The Panini Contenders Optic Basketball series is unique. The cards in it are manufactured with opti-chrome technology. These cards are a variation of the popular Contenders Optic series. However, they bring a shinier chromatic finish, making the iconic ticket cards more striking. So, if you like your auto rookie tickets looking nice, colorful, and VERY…
Backyard Breaks is no stranger to scandal. We have covered them before concerning a scandal involving a Trevor Lawrence Kaboom! card. Now they face new allegations. Some sharp-eyed hobby enthusiasts have noticed that Backyard Breaks have scored an improbable number of massive hits off Panini products. But how credible are these allegations? We will dive…
We will be bringing you the latest trends in the sports card grading world every month. There is no better way to know what is hot and what is not. Following these numbers will also allow you to avoid investing in cards that are over-graded and, therefore, likely to fall in value. To keep up…
The 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP Hockey release is the first for the 2022-23 NHL season, which will get underway this week when the Sharks and Predators square off in Prague on Friday. The set is known for its all-foil designs. MVP Hockey is a veteran set that has gone through quite a few changes over…
Podcasts have been around for almost a decade now. But the number has exploded in the last two or three years. And the increase in podcast availability coincided with the big Covid card boom. So, since 2020 the selection seems to have increased tenfold. Of course, some are garbage, but the best ones are utterly…
Starting Lineup figures were the pride of Cincinnati. Conceived by former Bengals punter Pat McInally (700 punts for 29,307 yards) and produced by Kenner from the city, they were a sensation in the 1980s. In 1988, Kenner launched Starting Lineup, a series of action figures portraying the most notable athletes of the time. History of…
Baseball cards have a long history, almost as long as their better-known equivalents in the United States. Japan has its own unique card sets. However, it also has local equivalents of familiar American products. Often, they are cheaper despite their unique flavor. Now Topps has opened an office in Tokyo and has begun to release…
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Platinum Card Breaks scams And scandals are, allegedly, quite plentiful. Here is our full primer on the history and allegations against them.
The music memorabilia world is massive and comparable to its sports equivalent. The recent sale of Kurt Cobain’s guitar for $4.5 million in May 2022 was a reminder of the fantastic potential of this market. While not everyone is a sports fan, most of humanity adores music. Therefore, the potential reach of music memorabilia is…
As all hockey collectors know, the Young Guns line is the most iconic hockey rookie card series available. Traditionally, it appears in the Upper Deck Series 1 and Series 2 releases. However, in the last two years, Upper Deck has also issued the Upper Deck Extended series to complete its flagship releases. That means the…
