What's Buzzing: Konnor Griffin arrives, Topps Chrome WWE checklist reactions, mail from Butterbean and plenty more from MLB.

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1 -- Today’s the day for Konnor Griffin

2 -- Chewing on the 2026 Topps Chrome WWE checklist 

3 -- Mail from Butterbean ... yes, the Butterbean

4 -- All your MLB chatter 

5 -- New MLB pulls 

6 -- Talking 2026 Topps Heritage 

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Many people collect autographs -- but not in the same ways -- and not all autographs are made alike. Some are mass-produced, some are in packs. Some are personalized, some are not. Some have all kinds of documentation and many more have none ... here's a look at a few that entered my collection in recent months.

CERTIFIED INK (THIRD-PARTY AUTHENTICATION)
The Items: Oba Femi autographed and inscribed 8-by-10 photos (via High Spots signing with JSA certification)
What It Cost Me: $30 apiece
What's It Worth: Well, business should be heating up with his ‘Mania match
The Buzz: This WWE rookie will be arriving on the biggest stage of them all -- Wrestlemania -- across from Brock Lesnar later this month and given how their first meeting went there could be some shocking things happening in the eyes of those who are just casually tuning in. Poke around in the archives and you’ll find me preaching on Femi for a while now ... and now he’s arriving in one of the biggest possible ways. This pair of autographed photos was a no-brainer to me and a happy accident in a way. I meant to pick off just one of these via a High Spots instant buy but the buying platform glitched and I ended up ordering two. All good with this one this time at that price. He’s going to be a big deal for a while.
Find Ink At: WWE boxes at BlowoutCards.com

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There are a lot of things one can collect that aren't cards -- sometimes they can even come in packs and sometimes they don't. Buzz has been exploring the world a little bit in different directions but with many of them still being paper items -- stacking paper but not in that ol' money kind of way. Here's a look at a few items that entered my collection in recent months that can all fall under this department, which will be found here roughly once a month. 

NEARLEY PERFECT FOR WHAT IT IS ...
The Item: Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) -- The Sporting News, March 28, 1970
What It Cost Me: $7
What's It Worth: Not sure but it’s so clean I’d think more.
The Buzz: I spotted a dealer with some impressive copies of this sports newspaper of the past -- issues so clean they ultimately don’t even have a light bend from being lightly folded or stacked for storage -- and this one was an easy grab at that price with one of the NBA’s all-time greats front and center in what was his rookie season. My batch of these was so clean and free of the common issues for stuff like this that the lone problem that I only spotted here (but only after buying) was a bummer in comparison to others. See that light white line right by his name? That’s actually a small tear. I didn’t notice it at first or it blended right into the photo, but this is still a very impressive item otherwise that’s 56 years old. I’ve never really worried about anything on newsprint when it comes to collectibles -- they are far too challenging to store and often have lots of condition issues -- but these impressed me and you’ll see more like it in the coming months here as I picked off a decent little stack with legendary names attached. If you have names you collect, you might do some searches for your teams or players in this realm. They can be nice additions without breaking the bank.
Find Cards At: NBA boxes at BlowoutCards.com

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What's Buzzing: Nothing but baseball-focused chatter and discussions in this Thursday edition.

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1 -- All your MLB chatter 

2 -- "He looks bad but it’s early"

3 -- Drake Baldwin

4 -- New MLB pulls 

5 -- Talking 2026 Topps

6 -- Talking 2026 Topps Heritage 

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Like many collectors, Buzz is a fan of grading ... so here's this month's grading diary.

PERFECTION ON THE DIAMOND
The Card: Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Big League -- Rookie Card
The Reason Graded: One might argue that because this is Ohtani’s most low-end RC that it might not mean as much -- but that’s mostly just because of what the packs cost back in the day. How about now? How easy is it to find Big League packs vs. all of the other options that have his RCs inside? (I didn’t look ... that’s a question for you.) I'd suspect there are a boatload more flagship options to be found (at higher prices now) and a lot more of those cards slabbed vs. these. Why? While Big League was cheaper, I'd think there probably wasn’t as much made considering all of the packaging versions for flagship releases back then compared to this. That was a thought as to why I finally slabbed this one, especially when it looked pretty good.
The Grade: CGC 10 (Pristine)

Reality Check: There’s a reason this global icon leads off this month. This one checks in as just one of four in that top mark. Just 7.6 percent of those graded have landed this mark ... while a heavy majority does check in at a standard 10. Sure, these are all pop numbers that could change at any time with more subs ... but I’d think that other RCs probably will get graded more than this one.

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Here's this month's roundup of items that have recently caught my eye as a buyer ...

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OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN ... 
The Card: Captain Britain 2025 Topps Chrome Marvel Comics Yellow Lava Refractor
The Price: Under $2
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: There seems to be an influx of deep-pocketed collectors chasing down Marvel cards hot and heavy in recent years with Precious Metal Gems and Chrome Refractor rarities being gobbled up to the point that almost everything new is seemingly of the flashy variety like this with big box prices attached. This collector doesn’t go uptown without some guaranteed stuff inside -- hits such as autographs, sketch cards or memorabilia guaranteed -- so there’s not been much dabbling for me and I’m OK with that. (Can’t collect everything.) This simple card was my first taste of this release for a character I liked the most back when I was a regular comics dabbler in the early 1990s (when baseball cards got pricey and a bit uninspired at the same time). This modern take on the 1980 Topps MLB design is one that, while I’m familiar with it, doesn’t really resonate with me to chase ‘em all. I also wished that the edges and corners were a little cleaner here ... but I have seen rougher releases with chromium-stock sets from all companies in recent years. If you have the willpower and can dig in not worried about box prices, there are some interesting releases out there in the comics realm. I used to casually dabble more in the non-sports realm when the boxes were cheaper but singles like this might be where I look more often if something strikes me. There’s little doubt that the ceiling for rarer singles is higher than ever if you pull something good, too.
Grab a box right here: Marvel cards are here.

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What's Buzzing: Whatever, whoever, whenever ... yada, yada, yada ... read them or don't in today's edition.

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1 -- Hot stuff

2 -- Whoopee!

3 -- Whatever.

4 -- Who?

5 -- That guy?

6 -- LOL

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What: 2026 Topps Chrome Black baseball cards
Arrives: April 29
Box basics: One encased autograph in every 13-card box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: This brand returns for a seventh season with the familar format and similar inclusions with some new looks as it showcases the stars of today.

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What's Buzzing: Non-sports pulls, WWE chatter, new MLB, Topps Series 1 and Topps Heritage.

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1 -- Ripping into a Pop Century case ... and more non-sports here

2 -- New MLB pulls 

3 -- WWE chatter as Mania nears

4 -- All the MLB topics

5 -- Talking 2026 Topps

6 -- Talking 2026 Topps Heritage 

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There’s a visual giveaway above ... but there’s still a story to tell.

We’re back to the standard game-used baseballs for this month’s installment in the Collecting Game-used series that has one little detail that makes this one stand out from many out there -- but it has nothing to do with the names or the plays attached.

Just like the others in this series, its life in the game -- this time just two pitches -- are immortalized in the MLB Film Room database of video clips but it’s a little different. All I knew when grabbing this one, though, was the day of the game -- so I knew the lineups of the teams battling it out at Citizens Bank Park but not much else.

You can keep reading to see the details and see the ball in action ...

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What's Buzzing: New pulls from Series 1 and Heritage MLB, an impressive Kobe Bryant buyback Rookie Card, vintage cards and more.

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1 -- Talking 2026 Topps

2 -- One to see

3 -- Talking Topps NBA

4 -- Non-sports update

5 -- Vintage cards

6 -- Talking 2026 Topps Heritage 

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What's Buzzing: MLB chatter and pulls, inside a Pop Century case, sketch cards and more in this Sunday edition.

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1 -- Talking baseball

2 -- New MLB pulls

3 -- Breaking down a Pop Century case

4 -- Sketch cards

5 -- Talking comics

6 -- Grading is on their minds

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What's Buzzing: MLB chatter, MLB pulls, an ump question, WWE, NBA and Topps Heritage.

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1 -- All your MLB chatter

2 -- New MLB pulls are here

3 -- An umpire question

4 -- WWE is on their minds

5 -- Basketball has ‘em talking

6 -- Still talking Topps Heritage 

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What's Buzzing: MLB chatter, talking favorites, new pulls and more in this Friday edition.

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1 -- All your MLB chatter as the season is here

2 -- I bet it is for many ... 

3 -- Munetaka Murakami

4 -- Paul Skenes reactions 

5 -- New MLB pulls are here

6 -- Talking Topps Heritage 

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What: 2026 Pulse Big League Chew baseball cards
Arrives: July/August
Box basics: Two autographs per 12-pack hobby box (12 boxes per case) or one autograph per eight-pack mega box (20 boxes per case) or six-pack blaster boxes with 14 autos per case (40 boxes per case) or 12 packs per value pack box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: TBD
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Pulse teams up with a stable of young baseball players with a release that’s "more than just a product launch, it’s a full-on celebration of baseball, nostalgia and the culture that made so many of us fall in love with the game in the first place [as] Big League Chew is an iconic brand that represents the heart of baseball."

Keep reading for more info and a gallery of images.

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What's Buzzing: The MLB season arrives, Cooper Flagg, Topps Heritage, Cosmic Chrome and more.

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1 -- All your MLB chatter as the season is here

2 -- New MLB pulls are here

3 -- Off-season NFL talk 

4 -- Reactions to Cosmic Chrome NBA

5 -- Cooper Flagg

6 -- Talking Topps Heritage 

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What's Buzzing: MLB takes center stage as the baseball season begins tonight.

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1 -- All your MLB chatter as the season opens tonight 

2 -- Talking Topps Heritage 

3 -- Paul Skenes 

4 -- New MLB pulls are here

5 -- "The old days"

6 -- Whatnot lawsuit chatter

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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: 2026 Topps Heritage baseball cards (mega)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview, odds & checklist: Click here

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery for what was found in this one.

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Buzz buys a lot of stuff these days and for a few reasons, really. Sometimes it's just bargain-hunting, sometimes it's just something that strikes me. And other times it's a lot -- a group of things -- and that has happened enough lately I figured I'd try something different as a regularly appearing item. Sometimes my lots will be wins, sometimes they won't be ... but I'll let you decide. 

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BIG HAIR ... BIG UPSIDE
The Lot: Seven 1976 Topps & 1976 Topps Traded baseball cards
The Price: $16.51 shipped -- check out Retro Rips here

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What's Buzzing: The good ol’ days, explaining recent years’ trends, a “hobby wallet,” Topps Heritage chatter and more.

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1 -- "Hobby wallet"

2 -- "The old days"

3 -- Have fun answering this one ... 

4 -- WWE chatter after Oba Femi dumps Brock Lesnar (again)

5 -- Topps Heritage reactions 

6 -- Whatnot lawsuit reactions

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What's Buzzing: Basketball chatter, Topps Heritage, Whatnot, WWE thoughts heading to WrestleMania, pondering new Topps NFL and ... a fake card in a real slab?

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1 -- All your basketball chatter is here

2 -- Whoops

3 -- WWE chatter as 'Mania nears ...

4 -- Pondering new Topps NFL

5 -- Topps Heritage reactions 

6 -- Whatnot lawsuit reactions

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What's Buzzing: Sketch cards, best inserts, getting organized, hockey talk, Topps Heritage and Whatnot news reactions.

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1 -- Talking sketch cards

2 -- Meh.

3 -- Organizational chatter

4 -- Checking in on some NHL threads

5 -- Topps Heritage reactions 

6 -- Whatnot lawsuit reactions

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What's Buzzing: Basketball chatter (and a new WNBA deal), undervalued MLB Hall of Famers, WWE chatter, showing off Shohei Ohtani and more.

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1 -- All your basketball chatter is here (and the WNBA will have a season)

2 -- Undervalued Hall of Famers

3 -- Showing off Shohei Ohtani cards

4 -- WWE chatter with 'Mania a month away

5 -- Topps Heritage reactions 

6 -- Whatnot lawsuit reactions

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Mystery Box Buzz Break is a new series here on The Buzz -- it's essentially a Buzz Break but only for "mystery boxes" that seem to be everywhere these days -- and not just in the sports realm. Like this and want to see more? Is there a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The mystery box: Boston Red Sox Mystery Publications Grab Bag
Where to buy: Via Red Sox on MLB.com (find new MLB cards at BlowoutCards.com)

Keep reading for a full breakdown and a gallery of what was in this box. (Yes, it was a box and not a bag ... but that's their image.)

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What's Buzzing: Luka Doncic scores 60, a stolen card, debating digital cards, Whatnot reactions and more.

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1 -- Stolen cardboard alert ... 

2 -- Luka Doncic scores 60 and they react

3 -- Topps Heritage reactions 

4 -- Talking Topps hoops

5 -- This one should be fun

6 -- Whatnot lawsuit reactions

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