The latest high-end Topps baseball card set is here and that means autographs -- nothing but autographs.

The brand is 2016 Topps Dynasty and it marks the first autographs of Derek Jeter under his new deal with the company as part of a release that's all about ink.

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Rashaan Salaam, the winner of the Heisman Trophy as the top college football player in the country back in 1994, died on Monday and was found in a park in Boulder, Colo. He was 42.

The former Colorado Buffaloes star rushed for 2,055 yards and 24 touchdowns in his final college season before playing four years in the NFL. The Chicago Bears took him with the 21st pick in the 1995 NFL Draft and as a rookie he rushed for 1,074 yards and 10 touchdowns. He added just 610 yards and three scores the remainder of his career, which ended as a member of the Cleveland Browns in 1999.

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Panini America's latest nod to college football comes via a high-end brand arriving on Wednesday with some of the biggest names in the NFL game today -- you know, guys like Ezekiel Elliott here -- and big names from the past, too.

It's 2016 Panini National Treasures Collegiate football and it will pack even more into every box than originally planned.

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Sometimes they just want a unique autograph.

Some vintage collectors out there may have a little bit of everything, which leaves them searching for unique pieces once they have all of the basics from when a past player was on the field. Sure, there are countless new cardboard creations for icons like Mickey Mantle, but this piece on the auction block from Steiner Sports is a bit different than the typical Mantle autograph.

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Buy a (pricey) box of baseball cards, meet the reigning National League MVP.

Topps revealed on Friday that Kris Bryant of the World Series champion Chicago Cubs will be the special guest at a private event next month -- an event specially for those who buy a box of 2016 Topps Transcendent Collection baseball cards. They are the priciest box of cards ever made at more than $26,000 a box and include an invitation to the event. 

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The Cup is here and the biggest rookie of them all is here, too, with big asking prices on eBay.

The rookie is, of course, Edmonton's Connor McDavid and his rookie patch autos from Upper Deck's 2015-16 The Cup are something in high demand. We all knew that would be the case months ago.

But, now that they are here, the asking prices on early finds are jaw-droppers.

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What: 2017 Onyx Baseball Icons Collection
Arrives: Jan. 6
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box and one vintage graded card per case (12 boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Only 50 sealed cases will be made for this one, meaning the checklist of the new inclusion -- a graded vintage icon per case -- will be limited, too, as Onyx looks to the Hall of Fame ranks for this new product.

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The last time we checked in on Cole Beasley here on The Buzz he was small but powerful on TV and on cardboard.

But now he's a bit bigger deal.

Why? The Dallas Cowboys' 5-foot-8 wide receiver has signed his first certified autographs and they are arriving this week.

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The stars of the Octagon are coming to cardboard once again -- and this time it's a high-end release.

It's 2016 Topps UFC Museum Collection and it arrives on Wednesday. What's already here? Its  checklist.

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One of Rogue One's biggest stars is signing for the next Topps Star Wars set.

Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker will have autographs in 2016 Topps Star Wars Rogue One Series 1, which arrives on Dec. 14 in advance of the film two days later.

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The arrival of 2016 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects is less than two weeks away and Topps has begun teasing players whose autographs will be found inside its packs.

One of them will be No. 1 overall draft pick Mickey Moniak, a high-schooler who hit .284 with 28 RBI in 46 games in his first season as a pro.

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2016 Topps Archives 65th Anniversary Edition baseball cards
Where to buy: Initially available at Walmart ($24.98)

Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 16
Cards in this box: 16
Base set completion: 
14 of 65 (22 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Jackie Robinson, Steve Carlton, Ichiro Suzuki, Rod Carew, Ozzie Smith

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Santa Claus has signed an autograph deal with Topps for a new online release unveiled by the company today as the 2016 Topps Santa Claus set is now available only initially via Topps.com.

Terms of the autograph deal were not disclosed but he'll be signing cards found one per set in this release.

Not to be outdone, Mrs. Claus also will be signing cards for this product as will one of the elves found at the North Pole.

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The return of a familiar name in football comes on Wednesday with 2016 Panini Playoff, a brand that carries a modern feel with a new look that's still familiar for the retro name.

There's also some simplicity with a small number of parallel types that carry across all of the base cards, inserts and hits to go along with a retro (affordable) price.

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What: 2016-17 Super Break Basketball
Arrives: Dec. 5
Box basics: Two buyback items per box (four boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Super Break's first basketball-only product of the year includes a mix of memorabilia atop buyback cards.

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Topps has Trout hooked for a few more years.

An already existing exclusive autograph deal with the lone maker of MLB-approved baseball cards announced on Monday that it has signed an extension to its deal with American League MVP Mike Trout.

“Topps has been my home since I was drafted,” Trout said in a prepared release. “I’m so happy to be part of the Topps family and look forward to working with this innovative company for many years.”

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What: 2016 Historic Autographs Art of Football Series 2
Arrives: Jan. 12
Box basics: One autograph per box (16 boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: A second series of Hall of Fame autographs is on the way from Historic Autographs via signed Goal Line Art cards that are slabbed and authenticated by PSA/DNA.

Keep reading for more information.

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Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson.

Those are the three most-successful drivers in NASCAR history when it comes to season championships and Johnson joined the other legends on Sunday when he won his seventh Sprint Cup at age 41.

Simply put, he's easily the best driver of the here and now -- and his cardboard is among the most-overlooked when it comes to value vs. performance. There are others who have done far less who sell just as well or better.

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There wasn't just one surprise on Election Day -- and this other surprise has continued to pile up votes of another type -- you know ... bids -- on eBay.

They are Decision 2016 Series 2 sketch cards and these card-sized drawings of politicians and others beyond Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have given the cut autographs in the product a run for their money.

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MLB's two best players autographs' on one new card.

Mike Trout and Kris Bryant, aka the American League and National League MVPs took home their new crowns on Thursday night and less than 24 hours later that honor appears on cardboard alongside their autographs.

That's thanks to Topps Now, the real-time cardboard platform that's sold plenty of cards this season.

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It's that time of year and there's one recent release that you won't find anywhere else in wax form that's got a bit of everything from Leaf Trading Cards potentially inside.

It's the 2016 Leaf Holiday Bonus Box and it might make for a stocking stuffer that packs some oomph.

What's inside these boxes?

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What: 2016 Super Break Multi-sport Hybrid Edition
Arrives: Nov. 25
Box basics: Three buyback cards and one memorabilia piece per box

What's buzz-worthy: Super Break's next product includes a mix of everything beyond buyback cards for three major sports and more from elsewhere, too.

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What: 2016 Historic Autographs Friends-N-Foes Holiday Edition
Arrives: Dec. 20
Box basics: One dual-autograph cut booklet per box (13 boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs' second release with booklets is here pairing players with common ties or opposing ones. The Friends cards will include family members, teammates and memorable pairings, while rivalries will be found on the Foes cards.

See a gallery and more ... below.

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What: 2016 Onyx Baseball Premiere Gear Collection
Arrives: Dec. 6
Box basics: One autographed or game-used premium item per box

What's buzz-worthy: Only 100 sealed boxes will be made for this one, which includes game-used or autographed memorabilia pieces from some of the top names in the game -- and promising prospects, too.

Keep reading for more info, including a checklist.

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The Captain's autographs are coming back to Topps packs.

Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has signed a multi-year autograph deal for his ink to appear in Topps baseball products. His first ink for the company since 2001 will be found in 2016 Topps Dynasty and 2016 Topps Transcendent Collection as well as 2017 Topps products. Dynasty arrives on Dec. 7, while Transcendent arrives two days later.

"Adding Derek Jeter autographs to our trading card products will be thrilling for collectors,” said David Leiner, Vice President and General Manager of North American Sports & Entertainment at Topps. “He is one of the most-prolific and well-known players of our time, and his addition is one collectors will be clamoring for.”

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