Autograph Collecting
Board Buzz: Five must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Nov. 25)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.Ringo Starr will sign limited number of auction catalogs for charity

It's no secret that Ringo Starr isn't a fan of signing autographs -- even though he's done so thousands of times up until a few years ago when he posted a video on his website saying "no more."
But now The Beatles' drummer is signing just 250 copies of “Property From The Collection of Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach” which is the auction catalog box set for the upcoming sale of his memorabilia collection though Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions.
How much?
Panini Eminence basketball cards are upping ante on everything
A mysterious package arrived at BlowoutCards.com HQ on Monday morning with some sample images and a flash drive with a single video clip inside.
Here is that video.
First Buzz: 2015 Historic Autographs Casey's Juggernaut Originals
What: 2015 Historic Autographs Casey's Juggernaut Originals
Arrives: Dec. 9
Box basics: One PSA-encapsulated vintage baseball card and cut autograph combo display per box.
What's buzz-worthy: The New York Yankees dominated MLB from 1948 to 1955 with five consecutive World Series victories within that seven-year span for manager Casey Stengel -- this product focuses on player and cards from that era. Oh, and there are five 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie Cards inside this product, which is comprised of only PSA-authenticated autographs and cards inside a Historic Autographs display.
See a gallery and more ... below.
First Buzz: 2015 BenchWarmer Holiday Past & Presents
What: 2015 BenchWarmer Holiday Past & Presents
Arrives: Dec. 11
Hobby box basics: Box breakdown is TBD (16 boxes per case)What's buzz-worthy: This upcoming product is a combination of new cards and "ultra-low numbered archive cards" and, according to the company, there will be only 65 cases produced.
See a gallery and more ... below.
Buzz Gallery: 2015 Topps WWE Undisputed has look of an instant classic based on ink alone (updated)
Buzz hasn't yet seen how a typical box breaks down or the odds, but the first wave of 2015 Topps WWE Undisputed cards on eBay say one thing -- it looks like an instant classic.With an autograph in every pack, a massive checklist of signers, a ton of on-card autos from past and present greats, the first high-end release in WWE card history could be one that prompts many to collect 'em all.
Rookie of the Year will be signing at Baseball Card Exchange on Sunday
Autograph appearances aren't just for baseball players -- they're also for the Rookie of the Year.And that's exactly who's showing up for an Indiana signing on Sunday -- Thomas Ian Nicholas, the Rookie of the Year. You know, Henry Rowengartner ... the guy who once struck out home run king Barry Bonds?
WWE sells Nikki Bella autographed plaques -- with something extra -- highlighting historic title reign
She's one half of The Bella Twins, one of the stars of the Total Divas reality show on E! and the longest- reigning WWE Divas champion in historyShe's Nikki Bella and her new piece unveiled on WWEShop.com today also includes something we've not seen in recent years -- maybe not ever.
Fistographs just one highlight in 2015 Topps WWE Undisputed arriving on Wednesday (updated)
The Fistograph -- a combination of a hand print and an autograph -- was first found in 2012 Topps UFC Knockout and handprint cards have been made for other sports, too.They're just one of the inclusions in 2015 Topps WWE Undisputed, which is the first high-end card brand in WWE card history and arrives on Wednesday.
Buzz Gallery: 2015 Cryptozoic Arrow Season 2 autographs

Fans of Arrow have just a few more days to wait before Cryptozoic's newest set of cards chronicling the series arrive packing one autograph and one memorabilia card per
box.The set is 2015 Arrow Season 2 and it will include a deep roster of signers with several signers signing cards for their dual roles on the show, which is based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow.
Need a reason to buy some new CDs? How about free autographs ...
Many of us live in an iTunes world, jettisoning the tangible plastic and paper of CDs for a simple download, but there's one reason why you might want to consider returning to your collecting roots and have a CD in hand.Sometimes they can come with free autographs.
Buzz-worthy Gallery: 2015 Topps Doctor Who trading cards

The long-running tale of Doctor Who spans generations as well as more than one TV series, and the international appeal of the time-traveling adventures will all be showcased in a new trading card set arriving later this month from Topps.It's 2015 Topps Doctor Who, and it's set to arrive on Nov. 25 with two hits per box.
New 2015 Onyx Authenticated Elite Limited Collection arrives today packing premium names inside
Onyx Authenticated is finishing the year with one of its biggest autographed baseball releases and it arrives today.It's 2015 Onyx Authenticated Elite Limited Collection, and the debut of the high-end brand includes some of the best names in the game today inside its wooden boxes.
Soccer legend Pele to do public signing via Steiner Sports on Nov. 24
Soccer's biggest star, Pele, will do a public signing with Steiner Sports later this month, giving collectors a chance to meet the icon and pick up some coveted ink.The event is set for Nov. 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, N.Y., and run until 8 p.m. More information can be found here, while several items can be pre-ordered via the company's website.
Prices for signed 8-by-10 photos start at $649.99.
Just what exactly comes in a box of 2015 Super Break Football Deluxe?

Repack products have exploded onto the scene in the hobby in the last couple of years and one of the newest arrives on Friday.
Marcus Mariota joins Upper Deck Authenticated team
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota will be the subject of a new autographed memorabilia line revealed by Upper Deck Authenticated on Tuesday.The collection includes photos, helmets and jerseys from both the Titans as well as his Oregon days with mini helmets starting off the line at $224.99. Photos are $324.99, while signed footballs are $349.99 and full-size helmets are $399.99. Signed jerseys start at $499.99 and several versions are available.
Did you know ... Chevy Chase has never signed for a card company? But that's about to change (updated)

Update (Nov. 10): Leaf Trading Cards' Brian Gray said he recently completed a signing with Chase and his first autograph cards will be found in packs of 2016 Leaf Pop Century.
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He's a comedy icon with memorable roles as Clark Griswold in the National Lampoon Vacation films, Ty Webb in Caddyshack, Irwin Fletcher in Fletch, Dusty Bottoms in Three Amigos and so much more.
But there's one place you haven't seen Chevy Chase and that's on a certified (non-cut) autograph card.
Karl-Anthony Towns is off to a historic start in the NBA -- and his autographs just might be, too
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is off to a historic start after his first five games as an NBA rookie.On Saturday, the No. 1 overall pick scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds against the Chicago Bulls, putting him in some elite company.
Checklist for 2015 Topps WWE Undisputed is a heavyweight
Topps released the final checklist for the first high-end WWE card set ever on Monday morning and 2015 Topps WWE Undisputed is a heavyweight with a lineup of Fistographs, cut autographs, auto booklets and a mix of past and present WWE greats.Among the signers? Brock Lesnar, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Bruno Sammartino, Bray Wyatt, The Iron Sheik, Edge, John Cena, Lita, Trish Stratus, "The Million-Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Paul Heyman, Kevin Owens, Finn Balor, Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks.
Oh, and also signing for the autograph-in-every-pack line? Pete Rose and Lawrence Taylor, who have appeared at past WrestleManias.
Alabama's Derrick Henry might be new Heisman front-runner -- and he already wins on autograph cards
When the No. 2 LSU Tigers took on the fourth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night, it was supposed to be a showcase game for the Tigers' Heisman Trophy candidate Leonard Fournette, who has been a dominating presence this season with more than 1,300 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.What it turned into after a convincing 30-16 Crimson Tide victory over the previously unbeaten Tigers was, potentially, the national arrival of Alabama RB Derrick Henry.
eBay Buzz: New Topps WWE Heritage autographs showing who's boss among wrestling newcomers

The newest Topps WWE cards arrived on Friday with a crop of new signers and some surprises in 2015 Topps Heritage that we've already covered here on The Buzz.
But now the real potential surprises can be seen.
You know, seeing those first-time autographs on the secondary market for the first time -- the kinds of moments that generate can just as much excitement for collectors as WrestleMania but without ringside seats (or any Michael Cole commentary).
BlowoutTV Buzz: One legendary pull from 2015 SuperBreak Big Boppers

From time to time, we'll highlight some crazy pulls from breaks done via BlowoutTV -- you know, the stuff that's truly buzz-worthy.
Keep reading for the details of a big pull on Friday.
Carolina's Josh Norman just might be the NFL's best cornerback -- do you have his autograph?
Josh Norman is a cornerback for the 7-0 Carolina Panthers and in his fourth season after being drafted 143rd overall to of Coastal Carolina back in 2012.And if he's anything like most other defensive players in the NFL he's not on the minds of that many collectors.
Champ Bailey knows a bit about playing cornerback in the NFL, though, as a 12-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Hall of Fame's All-2000s team. He sees big money in Norman -- enough for us to wonder if he might be a football card collector.
Five James Bond trading cards you should own as 'Spectre' arrives
The newest James Bond movie, Spectre, arrives in theaters today with the latest in silky smooth suits, fast cars, creative-but-lethal technology, big villains and everything else one has come to expect from the series that began back in 1962 and has spawned 24 movies since.
While there haven't been quite as many Bond trading card sets, there have been plenty of interesting cards created by Rittenhouse Archives though the past few years with many of the incarnations of Bond reflected on autographs, memorabilia cards and standard releases that even the most-casual of Bond fan could appreciate.
Check out the trailer for the film above and keep reading for our choice of five James Bond trading cards that are worth a look.
Peanuts creator Charles M. Shulz not an easy autograph to find on cards
Charles M. Shulz penned thousands of comic strips during the run of Peanuts that began in the fall of 1950 and ended in February 2000. On the eve of The Peanuts Movie arriving on Friday, something that will further drive interest in the adventures of an underdog and his dog -- Snoopy and Charlie Brown -- we started wondering about Shultz' autographs.






























