NFL and NFL PLAYERS Announce New Multi-Year Deal With Topps

blowoutcards · 04-29-2010, 09:43 AM

NFL and NFL PLAYERS Announce New Multi-Year Deal With Topps

Multi-Year Deal Begins with the 2010 NFL Season and the Release of Topps Football

Download image NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Topps Company, a leading creator and marketer of sports cards, today announced a multi-year trading card licensing agreement with the National Football League and NFL PLAYERS (the marketing and licensing arm of the NFLPA). This deal will allow Topps to continue its strong history of offering collectors the industry's most sought-after football cards.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100429/NY95370 )

"We are excited to continue our deep, long standing partnership with the NFL and the NFLPA," said Ryan O'Hara, CEO of The Topps Company. "Topps will bring innovative, exciting and fun products to the marketplace to serve consumers and customers well."

"For more than a half century, football fans have been able to connect with the NFL and their favorite players through Topps football cards," said Leo Kane VP of consumer products at the NFL. "We look forward to continuing our partnership with Topps, bringing our fans collectibles for many years to come."

"Topps has been instrumental in establishing the player-fan connection for more than 50 years," said Keith Gordon, President of NFL PLAYERS. "We're excited about the direction Topps is headed and are eager to see new products that will further enable football collectors to connect with our players."

Topps is set to unveil its first product of the season, Topps Football, just prior to the start of the 2010 NFL season. "This year's Topps Football will be our best ever as it will be loaded with amazing content and truly deliver NFL rookies and stars," said Warren Friss, Topps' GM of Sports and Entertainment. "It will also include a special Gridiron Giveaway promotion, which will allow collectors to unlock vintage Topps football cards and win various football prizes."

About The Topps Company, Inc.

Founded in 1938, Topps is the leading creator and marketer of sports and related cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. Topps entertainment products include the National Football League, MLB, UFC, WWE and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. The Company's confectionery brands include "Bazooka" bubble gum, "Ring Pop," "Push Pop," "Baby Bottle Pop" and "Juicy Drop Pop" lollipops. For additional information, visit TOPPS - Welcome to the home of topps!.

About NFL PLAYERS

Formed in 1994, NFL PLAYERS is the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. Representing more than 1,800 active and many memorable former NFL players, NFL PLAYERS "takes the helmets off" the players and markets them as personalities as well as professional athletes. Through an exclusive sponsorship agreement between the organization and the NFL, players are integrated into NFL sponsor activation programs. In addition, under an exclusive agreement between NFL PLAYERS and the NFL, NFLPLAYERS.COM, the company's official website is part of the part of the NFL Internet Network. Each year, NFL PLAYERS negotiates and facilitates extensive player marketing opportunities for players. NFL PLAYERS activities include retail licensing, corporate sponsorships and promotions, special events, radio and television projects, publishing and internet. For more information, please visit NFLPLAYERS.COM.

© 2010 NFL Properties LLC. Team names/logos are trademarks of the teams indicated. All other trademarks are trademarks of the National Football league.

SOURCE The Topps Company

NFL and NFL PLAYERS Announce New Multi-Year Deal With Topps -- NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ --

Shimey013 · 04-29-2010, 10:10 AM

SWEET!! This is great... Good to see topps back in the NFL

barberromo2008 · 04-29-2010, 10:58 AM

Wow okay this makes me happy. Topps and Panini! This will make things more interesting!

FINS4LIFE · 04-29-2010, 11:30 AM

ALRIGHT! Topps chrome for this year.

vatechhokiefan · 04-29-2010, 11:42 AM

While I think there needed to be another option besides Panini, I hope that Topps looks at some of their less successful releases from last year and not carry them over into the new season.

kajshack · 04-29-2010, 12:12 PM

God bless America.

bmw808 · 04-29-2010, 12:32 PM

cant wait .

Aints Fan · 04-29-2010, 01:07 PM

Great news, now I can look forward to "post season highlights" cards!

Zacky1053 · 04-29-2010, 01:27 PM

It's official! Yessssssssssssssssssss!

248rayment4343 · 04-29-2010, 01:37 PM

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Highlander23 · 04-29-2010, 01:58 PM

Good to hear!

redsoxx11 · 04-29-2010, 02:33 PM

2010 Platinum !!!! maybe .....

Cactuspies · 04-30-2010, 12:14 AM

since they have to scramble when will the releases start to come out?

eluna25 · 04-30-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FINS4LIFE

ALRIGHT! Topps chrome for this year.

That's what I'm talkin about! A little Bowman chrome would be sweet too.

C_Corner · 04-30-2010, 11:34 AM

Yeah I can't wait for some Bowman Chrome. Did you guys see the little sneak peak of the card giveaway in there. It looks like they might be doing a "million card giveaway" thing like they did with baseball this year. That would be sweet to pick up some nice old school cards. Maybe a Jerry Rice rookie, or Joe Montana, Bart Starr rookie, oh man I hope that is what they are going to do.

Aints Fan · 04-30-2010, 12:18 PM

Wow, didn't even consider the card giveaway, that would be killer!

04-29-2010, 09:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
blowoutcards Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,496 blowoutcards	NFL and NFL PLAYERS Announce New Multi-Year Deal With Topps NFL and NFL PLAYERS Announce New Multi-Year Deal With Topps Multi-Year Deal Begins with the 2010 NFL Season and the Release of Topps Football Download image NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Topps Company, a leading creator and marketer of sports cards, today announced a multi-year trading card licensing agreement with the National Football League and NFL PLAYERS (the marketing and licensing arm of the NFLPA). This deal will allow Topps to continue its strong history of offering collectors the industry's most sought-after football cards. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100429/NY95370 ) "We are excited to continue our deep, long standing partnership with the NFL and the NFLPA," said Ryan O'Hara, CEO of The Topps Company. "Topps will bring innovative, exciting and fun products to the marketplace to serve consumers and customers well." "For more than a half century, football fans have been able to connect with the NFL and their favorite players through Topps football cards," said Leo Kane VP of consumer products at the NFL. "We look forward to continuing our partnership with Topps, bringing our fans collectibles for many years to come." "Topps has been instrumental in establishing the player-fan connection for more than 50 years," said Keith Gordon, President of NFL PLAYERS. "We're excited about the direction Topps is headed and are eager to see new products that will further enable football collectors to connect with our players." Topps is set to unveil its first product of the season, Topps Football, just prior to the start of the 2010 NFL season. "This year's Topps Football will be our best ever as it will be loaded with amazing content and truly deliver NFL rookies and stars," said Warren Friss, Topps' GM of Sports and Entertainment. "It will also include a special Gridiron Giveaway promotion, which will allow collectors to unlock vintage Topps football cards and win various football prizes." About The Topps Company, Inc. Founded in 1938, Topps is the leading creator and marketer of sports and related cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. Topps entertainment products include the National Football League, MLB, UFC, WWE and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. The Company's confectionery brands include "Bazooka" bubble gum, "Ring Pop," "Push Pop," "Baby Bottle Pop" and "Juicy Drop Pop" lollipops. For additional information, visit TOPPS - Welcome to the home of topps!. About NFL PLAYERS Formed in 1994, NFL PLAYERS is the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. Representing more than 1,800 active and many memorable former NFL players, NFL PLAYERS "takes the helmets off" the players and markets them as personalities as well as professional athletes. Through an exclusive sponsorship agreement between the organization and the NFL, players are integrated into NFL sponsor activation programs. In addition, under an exclusive agreement between NFL PLAYERS and the NFL, NFLPLAYERS.COM, the company's official website is part of the part of the NFL Internet Network. Each year, NFL PLAYERS negotiates and facilitates extensive player marketing opportunities for players. NFL PLAYERS activities include retail licensing, corporate sponsorships and promotions, special events, radio and television projects, publishing and internet. For more information, please visit NFLPLAYERS.COM. © 2010 NFL Properties LLC. Team names/logos are trademarks of the teams indicated. All other trademarks are trademarks of the National Football league. SOURCE The Topps Company NFL and NFL PLAYERS Announce New Multi-Year Deal With Topps -- NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- __________________ Shop for Sports Cards and Trading Cards

04-29-2010, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
barberromo2008 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 5,717 sportscloset12	Wow okay this makes me happy. Topps and Panini! This will make things more interesting! __________________ Collecting 2008 Select Inscriptions and Dallas Cowboys

04-29-2010, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
vatechhokiefan Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin, VA Posts: 2,091 admiral50	While I think there needed to be another option besides Panini, I hope that Topps looks at some of their less successful releases from last year and not carry them over into the new season. __________________ Collecting New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Antonio Spurs.

04-29-2010, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
kajshack Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 4,161 theseatsyouwant	God bless America. __________________ I like turtles.

04-29-2010, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
bmw808 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: HAWAII...CURRENTLY WA Posts: 1,554	cant wait . __________________ ANDRE JOHNSON UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

04-29-2010, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shimey013 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 367 bwsportzcards	SWEET!! This is great... Good to see topps back in the NFL

04-29-2010, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
FINS4LIFE Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,094 fins4life	ALRIGHT! Topps chrome for this year.

04-29-2010, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Aints Fan Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Birmingspam,Alabamer Posts: 81	Great news, now I can look forward to "post season highlights" cards!

04-29-2010, 01:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zacky1053 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21,463 Zacky1053	It's official! Yessssssssssssssssssss!

04-29-2010, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
248rayment4343 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 4,470 248rayment4343	thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Highlander23 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,410 tjcollectors Highlander23	Good to hear!

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redsoxx11 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbatoast Austria Posts: 3,386 redsoxx11 redsoxx11	2010 Platinum !!!! maybe ..... __________________ Collecting smiles

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04-30-2010, 11:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
C_Corner Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 501 kustom_ridez	Yeah I can't wait for some Bowman Chrome. Did you guys see the little sneak peak of the card giveaway in there. It looks like they might be doing a "million card giveaway" thing like they did with baseball this year. That would be sweet to pick up some nice old school cards. Maybe a Jerry Rice rookie, or Joe Montana, Bart Starr rookie, oh man I hope that is what they are going to do. __________________ Collecting Sacramento Kings, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers. CMB http://s496.photobucket.com/home/imaposer1/allalbums.

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