Basketball
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Aug. 8)

What's Buzzing: NFL preseason chatter, found a grail at the National, cheap MLB favorites and more in this Friday edition.
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1 -- All your NFL chatter as the season nears
2 -- Found a grail at the National
3 -- Talking cheap MLB favorites
4 -- Inside a solid Heritage hobby box
5 -- Mosaic NBA mega boxes seem to deliver
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Buzz Break: 2024 Leaf Metal Sig. Series Multi-sport 1/1 Proofs

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 packs: 2024 Leaf Metal Signature Series Multi-sport 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs (two)
Where to buy: Click here for other Leaf Metal boxes
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery for what was in this one.
First Buzz: 2024-25 Topps Finest basketball cards (updated)

What: 2024-25 Topps Finest basketball cards
Arrives: Aug. 14
Box basics: Two autographs per six-pack box (eight boxes per case) or three autos per 10-card breaker box (eight per case)
Checklist: Click here
Odds: TBD
Order: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: A new year of Finest arrives next month with a mix of past and present stars and plenty of colorful flash as part of a tiered release with plenty of nods to its past -- a "style that defined a generation of collecting," according to Topps.
Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.
First Buzz: 2024-25 Panini Silhouette NBA cards (updated)

What: 2024-25 Panini Silhouette basketball cards
Arrives: Aug. 29
Box basics: One autograph and seven memorabilia cards per 16-card box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (when live)What's buzz-worthy: A familiar set name for memorabilia cards turns into a full release for NBA fans with the main inclusions in this new brand being jersey cards.
Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 19)

What's Buzzing: Junior Caminero, The National, Caitlin Clark, Damian Lillard and more in this weekend-starting edition.
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2 -- The National nears
4 -- Checking in on the Caitlin Clark thread
5 -- Damian Lillard returns to Portland
6 -- Reactions to an alleged autograph forgery ring--
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First Buzz: 2024-25 Panini Haunted Hoops NBA cards
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What: 2024-25 Panini Haunted Hoops basketball cards
Arrives: Sept. 5, 2025
Box basics: 40 three-card packs per tray (20 trays per case)
Order: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: NBA Hoops once again gets a Halloween-themed parallel release that takes the basic set and adds some tricks and treats to the look as an alternative to candy when it comes to that big day.
Keep reading for more info and a gallery of images released so far.
First Buzz: 2024-25 Topps Chrome basketball cards (updated)
What: 2024-25 Topps Chrome basketball cards
Arrives: June 12
Box basics: Two autographs per 12-pack hobby box (10 boxes per case) or two autographs per 10-card breaker box (10 per case)
Checklist: Click here
Odds: Click here
Order: Click here (when live)What's buzz-worthy: Topps revives Chrome for the pro basketball realm with members of the NBA Players Association -- but not NBA team trademarks -- for the second time and we've got the basics.
Keep reading for more info.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 16)

What's Buzzing: MLB All-Star Game reactions, The National, Tom Brady Rookie Cards, "true" collectors, signed books and is Kyle Schwarber a Hall of Famer?
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1 -- Is Kyle Schwarber a Hall of Famer?
2 -- Checking in on the autographed books thread
3 -- All your All-Star Game chatter
4 -- A "true" collectors question
5 -- Still talking Tom Brady Rookie Cards
6 -- The National nears--
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The National: An autograph -- or two -- to hunt down each day

Via @tristar1 ... Bo Jackson
This year's National Sports Collectors Convention is nearly here -- it's set for July 30-Aug. 3 in Chicago with a strong roster of autograph guests ready to sign for collectors who get a ticket and get in line for their moment beyond the ballpark.
Some signers are free if you attend the VIP reception on opening day of the show or buy a VIP ticket package -- a bonus for taking the time to hit every day of the show -- but landing other signers will take some planning and a few bucks.
It's tough to see everything at The National -- it's that big -- and the time it takes to work through autograph lines is valuable in that it impedes your shot at seeing it all. But, if you have wanted to meet a player and get that ink, a number of past and present stars are on the list this year. With that said, here are my picks -- skewing toward the best names for the lowest prices possible -- to grab off the autograph list during the full days of the show this year. (Keep reading for the full signers list at the end ... and, remember, times are always subject to change.)
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 15)

What's Buzzing: Big Dumper continues big swings, All-Star Game chatter, new pulls and more in this Tuesday edition.
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1 -- Big Dumper makes Derby history ... and here's more on Cal Raleigh
4 -- All your off-season football card talk
5 -- Basketball cards on their minds
6 -- The National nears--
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Buzz Break: 2024 Leaf Metal Sig. Series Multi-sport 1/1 Proofs

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The pack: 2024 Leaf Metal Signature Series Multi-sport 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs
Where to buy: Click here for other Leaf Metal boxes
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery for what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2024 Leaf Metal Women of Sport 1/1 Proofs (four)

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 packs: 2024 Leaf Metal Women of Sport 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs (four)
Where to buy: Click here for regular boxes (when available)
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery for what was in this one.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 11)

What's Buzzing: Showing off Michael Jordan cards, new NFL and NBA pulls, The National, a big wrestling weekend and more 2025 Score chatter.
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1 -- Showing off Michael Jordan cards
2 -- Inside a new NFL box
3 -- Mosaic NBA delivers some ink
4 -- All your wrestling chatter heading into a big weekend
6 -- The National is on their minds--
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Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 8)

What's Buzzing: New Marvel Chrome pulls, inside an "insane collection," MLB All-Stars, Caitlin Clark, The National and ... investment talk?
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1 -- Highlights from some Marvel Chrome
2 -- Showing off an "insane collection"
3 -- Still talking MLB All-Stars ... and snubs
4 -- Caitlin Clark cardboard chatter
5 -- Would you?
6 -- All your National chatter--
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Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 6)

What's Buzzing: Showing off rare Tom Brady cards, pondering the best year for NBA cards, wondering how many "true" collectors there are and more in this Sunday edition.
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1 -- "How many true collectors are there?"
2 -- Showing off Tom Brady cards
3 -- "What's the best year in the history of basketball cards?"
4 -- Some new old baseball breaks here
5 -- Showing off Independence Day parallels
6 -- All your National chatter--
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Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 5)

What's Buzzing: Old NBA boxes, Caitlin Clark cards, MLB chatter, The National and a pair of comic book topics.
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1 -- Still sitting on old NBA boxes?
2 -- All your MLB matters
3 -- Talking Caitlin Clark cards
4 -- Collecting Rogue & Gambit covers
5 -- What about the back covers of comics?
6 -- All your National chatter--
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First Buzz: 2025 Onyx Rips baseball cards

What: 2025 Onyx Rips baseball cards
Arrives: July 29
Box basics: Eight autographs per 16-pack box (four boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: Onyx Rips hits the field for a sophomore season with a selection of young MLB stars and a bunch of promising prospects in the mix with autos in every other pack.
Keep reading for more info and a gallery of images.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 2)

What's Buzzing: NBA stars on collectors' minds, MLB, The National and more in this one.
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1 -- Will Giannis end up elsewhere?
2 -- All your MLB chatter is here
3 -- The Shai thread ...
4 -- New pulls are popping here
5 -- Talking 2025 Topps Chrome
6 -- The National section is open--
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Making the Grade (July): A perfect Caitlin Clark, clean comics, young WWE stars, Shohei Ohtani, Bo Bichette & plenty more

Like many collectors, Buzz is a fan of grading ... so here's this month's grading diary.
AS GOOD AS IT GETS
The Card: Caitlin Clark 2024-25 Panini Instant WNBA (/26,980) -- Rookie Card
The Reason Graded: I watched and waited for the most part with Caitlin Clark cards as Panini Instant stuff arrived regularly and her in-pack WNBA Rookie Cards arrived later in the year. But, when this award-winner card popped up with a clean and iconic studio photo? Well, I pretty much instantly (pun not intended as it's simply true) grabbed a 10-pack with an eye for a slab. It's in a past Buzz Buys (hit the archives) and this is the result a few months later.
The Grade: CGC 10 (Pristine)Grade 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 P10 Total Population 0 1 0 1 1 3 9 25 5 36 6 87 Reality Check: This one is heavily made and should be heavily slabbed -- the number of Pristines has at least doubled just in the few weeks since I got these back from CGC -- but many won't be checking in at this top mark. I didn't slab to expect a perfect 10 but I thought this one had potential after going through my stack. Three of my 10 had solid centering and this one was first to make that cut ... with this mark I may not need to send in the other two. It's my lone Clark slab ... and it's strong enough it might stay that way just so I can say I went 1-for-1 grading here. We'll see.
Keep reading for more of this month's rundown of pick-ups and new slabs for Buzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (June 29)

What's Buzzing: Talking Topps Chrome, Dave Parker, The National, vintage cards and more in today's edition.
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1 -- Talking 2025 Topps Chrome
2 -- Vintage cards are on their minds
3 -- Looking at a Roki Sasaki card from before MLB
4 -- Kevin Durant trade reactions continue
5 -- Collectors remember Dave Parker
6 -- The National section is open as the show nears--
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First Buzz: 2024-25 Panini Crown Royale EuroLeague cards

What: 2024-25 Panini Crown Royale EuroLeague basketball cards
Arrives: July 14
Box basics: One autograph and one memorabilia card per eight-card box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: Panini's bringing the Kaboom! and more to international basketball collectors with this one, which includes a mix of past and present stars and plenty of variety, too.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (June 26)

What's Buzzing: The Miz is awesome, a sweet Bowman mega, Pete Crow-Armstrong and more in today's edition.
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2 -- Bowman mega box for the win
3 -- Talking Pete Crow-Armstrong
5 -- Panini is readying a massive Caitlin Clark release ... (teaser video here)
6 -- The National section--
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First Buzz: 2025 VeeFriends Super Stickers Manga Series

What: 2025 VeeFriends Super Stickers Manga Series
Arrives: July 7
Box basics: 21 stickers per box, one Curry Crossover insert and a shot at three longer-chase stickers
Checklist: TBD
Odds: TBD
Order: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: Two worlds collide with this one as "one of the most-iconic athletes of all time just stepped into the VeeFriends universe ... a sports crossover of epic proportions featuring basketball legend Stephen Curry and 54 fan-favorite characters in a manga-inspired sticker set that blends art, culture and collectibility."
Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (June 25)

What's Buzzing: Big things coming for Caitlin Clark collectors, Chase Burns, 2025 Topps Series 2, The National, MLB chatter and "the flood of 1/1s."
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1 -- Panini is readying a massive Caitlin Clark release ... (teaser video here)
2 -- "The flood of 1/1s"
3 -- Still talking 2025 Topps Series 2
5 -- Chase Burns debut reactions
6 -- The National section--
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Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (June 23)

What's Buzzing: Kevin Durant traded, NBA champs crowned, new card chatter and more for a new week.
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1 -- Thunderstruck: We've got new NBA champs
2 -- Kevin Durant to the Rockets
3 -- 'Fest chatter
4 -- The Lakers have a new owner
5 -- All your National chatter
6 -- Still talking 2025 Topps Series 2--
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