What: 2026 Topps Finest Fantastic Four trading cards
Arrives: April 15
Box basics: One sketch card, autograph or Relic per 10-pack hobby box (eight per case)
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What's buzz-worthy: The Finest brand takes on one of Marvel’s biggest teams of the past in a release that meshes the movies with the comics and many of the familiar Finest inclusions all in one as part of its 65th anniversary.

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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 packs: 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs (four)
Where to buy: Click here (these are box-toppers in Pop Century boxes)

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The packs: 1991 Topps Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves trading cards (two of them)
Where to buy: Will take some looking ... BlowoutCards.com for other Retro Rips

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What: 2025 Cryptozoic CZX Jurassic Park trading cards
Arrives: June 26, 2026 -- Preview Boxes (/500) dropped at San Diego Comic-Con July 24, 2025
Box basics: One autograph, one sketch card (and more) per standard box 
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What's buzz-worthy: Cryptozoic's high-end line goes prehistoric at some point soon for the long-running film franchise showcasing all those famous dinosaurs.

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What: 2026 Keepsake Steve McQueen Spotlight Series Trophy Edition trading cards
Arrives: June 8
Box basics: One encased card (/50 max) per box (20 boxes per case) -- two relics per case
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What's buzz-worthy: The newest Keepsake release once again turns its commemorative lens toward a Hollywood icon who brought action and attitude to the big screen in the 1960s and 1970s -- but this time it’s just one card per box.

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The pack: 1999 DreamWorks Galaxy Quest Collector Cards
Where to buy: Will take some looking ... hit BlowoutCards.com for newer stuff

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What: 2026 Topps Disney Neon trading cards
Arrives: April 10
Box basics: Two serial-numbered parallels per 20-pack hobby box (12 boxes per case) -- two autographs per case
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What's buzz-worthy: A new brand in the Topps portfolio arrives with "a perfect blend of the Topps technology with the neon colorways and kinetic imagery Disney Neon offers” as it also includes cardboard debuts for some characters.

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Auction Buzz is a monthly look at some of the variety found out there on the auction block via for Dallas-based Heritage Auctions ... check 'em out.

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THIS ONE IS, WELL, SUPER ...
The Item: Superman six-sheet (79-by-10 inch) movie poster (Columbia, 1948)
The Price: Bidding opens next week -- estimates as high as $20,000
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: This massive and iconic piece is a rare one that Heritage has sold a trio of times in recent decades with sales pushing as high as $35,850 back in 2018, which was an anniversary point for this film. "Kirk Alyn donned the cape as both Superman and his mild-mannered alter ego, Clark Kent, battling the sinister Spider Lady (Carol Forman) across 15 action-packed chapters filled with flight, flying bullets, and cliffhanger thrills,” reads the Heritage listing. “This scarce large-format poster -- one of only a few known -- captures the excitement of that landmark cinematic moment. Carefully applied airbrushing, touchup, and replacement have addressed edge and fold wear, creases, fold and crossfold separation, some tears, and a few chips. Owing to these efforts, it now presents quite well."

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What: 2026 Leaf Slideshow trading cards
Arrives: April 10
Box basics: Three slide cards per box (10 boxes per case)
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What's buzz-worthy: Leaf brings something that’s collectible into the cardboard realm as a standalone trading card release -- photo slides -- with a mix of chase elements in play.

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What: 2025 Topps Chrome Deadpool trading cards
Arrives: April 1, 2026
Box basics: One autograph or sketch card per 10-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
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What's buzz-worthy: Marvel’s mouthly but beloved hero gets a standalone Chrome set that looks at the movies, the books and more all in one colorful spot.

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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 (FROM PACKS)
The Item: Mark Metcalf 2024 Leaf Metal Pop Century Platinum Blue Prismatic Autographs (/10)
What It Cost Me: $17
What's It Worth: More than that in my book ...
The Buzz: That “Worthless & Weak” inscription may or may not resonate with you depending on your age -- I didn’t recognize him on this card at first -- but I found this on a curiosity search during a working marathon with MTV Classic on in the background. Metcalf is an actor perhaps best known for his roles in the 1970s and ‘80s and even ‘90s with Animal House, Hill Street Blues, Seinfeld and Buffy The Vampire Slayer among his credits. (See even more about him here ... it's an interesting feature about acting and typecasting.) But, he also had ongoing appearances in some 1980s videos from the rock band Twisted Sister -- a staple of early MTV -- "I Wanna Rock” and "We’re Not Gonna Take It” and that’s where I know him from. They’re  perfectly absurd little pieces of pop culture, but that’s 1980s music videos for you ... and that whole rant is a callback to a scene in Animal House, too. I was just a kid when those came out, but their over-the-top antics amused me and stuck with me ... and that’s why I thought his was a cool card all these years later.
Find Ink At: Pop Century boxes at BlowoutCards.com

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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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THE FUTURE ... 
The Card: Oba Femi 2024 Panini National Treasures WWE Holo Silver (/25) -- Rookie Card parallel
The Price: $40
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: This was a card I picked up back in September and Femi's arrival on the main roster since then has been beyond impressive -- perhaps better than I had expected. There have been a lot of people noticing him as well -- so much so that demand for the Red parallel of this card, which is three times more plentiful -- is a crazy example in comparison to my card. One of the Reds recently went for almost $160 on eBay -- that’s impressive but this one is better. It makes me wish I would have stashed even more.
Grab a box right here: WWE cards are here.

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

SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMANTE
The Card: Roki Sasaki 2025 Topps Series 2 Diamante -- Rookie Card parallel
The Reason Graded: In my mind, this parallel that arrived for the Topps flagship sets last year is one of the most-dynamic options in an over-foiled lineup and this one made the cut for a grading sub after I found it in a hanger box. (These parallels are only in hanger boxes -- two at a time, every time.) The textures here can make cards look funky or even mangled to the naked eye on some corners or edges thanks to the texture and pattern, so your best bet for grading these (and other stuff, of course) is to make sure you have a loupe.
The Grade: CGC 10

Reality Check: Lone copy graded and only one slot on the scale ahead of it that could top it ... works for me. I need to scout these singles more -- that’s how much I like them -- and they are back this year.

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What: 2026 Topps Brooklyn Collection Marvel Captain America trading cards
Arrives: March 6
Box basics: Two numbered parallels per 10-card box (10 boxes per case)
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Odds: Click here
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What's buzz-worthy: The 85th anniversary of Captain America gets an all-encompassing look at the character and other players within the Marvel universe in both the books and on-screen in this release.

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This new department will be an occasional series that will take a quick look at a game or gaming release with card elements -- essentially a breakdown of what's in a box, but not the typical kind of a Buzz Break. (Buzz isn't a gamer so this will just be what's in a box vs. gameplay analysis.) Maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

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The Game: Casino Askew Hold 'em McNeil poker cards (Graphitti Designs, 2006)
Where to buy: Will take some looking ... BlowoutCards.com for non-sports cards 

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What's Buzzing: New releases, new pulls, new teasers and plenty more ... and it’s only Tuesday.

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1 -- Inside a new MLB case

2 -- Talking in-person autographs 

3 -- Break time?

4 -- Topps Chrome Deadpool teaser reactions 

5 -- 2026 Topps Heritage reactions

6 -- Still talking 2026 Topps

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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 packs: 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs (two)
Where to buy: Click here (these are box-toppers in Pop Century boxes)

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What: 2025 Topps Star Wars Smugglers Outpost trading cards
Arrives: March 18, 2026
Box basics: 30 cards per box (six boxes per case)
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Odds: Click here
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What's buzz-worthy: Star Wars gets an several-brands-in-one release with this one as it’s what Topps says is "an exciting amalgamation of many popular Topps Star Wars brands that collectors have loved over the years” with sets including Finest, Chrome Black and Galactic Antiquities in there for starters.

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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 (AUTOS FROM PACKS)
The Item: Germie Bernard 2024 Bowman University Best of 2024 Autographs Gold Refractor (/50)
What It Cost Me: $30
What's It Worth: We’ll see ...
The Buzz: Bernard was a go-to receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide last year with 64 receptions for 862 yards and seven TDs along with 19 carries for 101 yards and a pair of scores on the ground. Are they dominating numbers? Not really -- they’re more of a reminder that the Nick Saban era is definitely over -- but he did lead the team in receiving yards. The next stop for Bernard should be somewhere in the NFL in some kind of role and now’s the time to be picking off any promising names you like -- their season hype has fallen off by and draft talk has perhaps not picked up that heavily just yet ... but it’s coming. I picked off this just to cross him off my list -- I try to have something for most names who make it to the next level for my team and call it good. Since a lot of players have NIL deals, you can find a lot more than you might think leading up to the NFL Draft in late April.
Find Ink At: BlowoutCards.com

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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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THE GANG'S ALL HERE ... 
The Item: Andy Pafko United Press Associations 8-by-10 photo (stamped on back) sourced from Pafko's estate. In it, he’s greeted by his Brooklyn Dodgers teammates after his 12th-inning homer against the New York Giants on April 18, 1952.
The Price: $29 shipped
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: I found this from a seller of all kinds of stuff from Pafko's estate that hadn't seen the light of day in a long, long time. The former Cubs-Dodgers-Braves standout and four-time All-Star either clearly amassed a lot of stuff over the years -- or he had somebody who would do it for him during and after his career. Why do I say that? The volume of original items like this was truly impressive -- and I've picked off a few pieces to show here in the coming months. This photo stood out not only as a key moment in a big game as you can see above -- an extra-inning homer that was his second of the day against a New York rival -- but also because also seen here are Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, Hall of Famer Pee Wee Reese, Hall of Famer Duke Snider and Hall of Famer Gil Hodges among others. (That's all of the team's HOFers that year save for Roy Campanella -- and it's a team that went all the way to Game 7 of the World Series where they lost to the Yankees.) It's got some typical but still light wear of old press photos, but it is otherwise bright and crisp for 74 years old. I really think this could command a lot more than $29, too.
Grab a box right here: Nothing for this ... but MLB cards are here.

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There are a lot of things one can collect that aren't cards -- sometimes they can even come in packs or repackaged memorabilia boxes 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' green (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. 

TODAY'S THE GREATEST
The Item: The Smashing Pumpkins concert poster -- Melbourne, Australia, April 22 & 27, 2023 (announced /175)
What It Cost Me: $35
What's It Worth: Original cost $35 ... recent eBay sold $45 ... recent eBay asking $115
The Buzz: If you know and like the song and video for "Today," then this 18-by-24 piece from illustrator Pat Fox might appeal to you like this did for me. It's a nod to the 1993 video that arguably launched this band into the mainstream and this retro take for a more-recent show just seemed different and cool from the genre in my eyes. I've recently started dabbling around in this realm -- but only on the relative cheap -- after finding a seller/collector with a vast stock with nearly everything so fresh that the prints have never even been rolled ... so damage is almost non-existent. I've picked off a few dozen prints in recent months and you'll see concert posters like this pop up here regularly and perhaps elsewhere from time to time as unique buys come my way. Why? I'm hooked, amazing stuff can be found cheaply and I'm just collecting something a little different while they are also, in essence, bigger cards but made in far-lower volumes. The only drawback? Storage -- top-loaders for stuff like this doesn't come cheap -- but I'll adapt.
Find Cards At: Non-sports boxes at BlowoutCards.com

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What: 2026 Leaf St. Patrick's Day sports cards
Arrives: March 6
Box basics: Three autographed cards per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The Metal holiday release approach once again put the focus on a single day and this one offers up a look at all kinds of stars with some international appeal in there, too. This one also will have an overall print run at half of its previous-year counterpart, according to the company.

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

TOOK ME LONG ENOUGH ...
The Mag: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce -- Mad No 36 (April 2024)
The Reason Graded: With the Grammys set for tonight (Feb. 1), I figured now would be the time to drop one here for the Swifties -- a magazine that I picked off long, long ago with absolute intent to grade but never got around to it until late last year. This duo sold a lot of magazines in the last couple of years but this one was one of few to present itself in a way that would fit in my collection of slabs -- it's one part sports (he's in uniform) and one part comics/satire, a category where I have a few slabs. These were popular -- so much so there was at least a second printing with a green logo -- but actually finding the long-running but off-and-on-title would be a challenge at arrival. Book stores/newsstands? Probably not. Comics shops? Maybe ... but probably not a big priority for many of them. The original Mad ran from 1952 to 2018 before DC Comics took over after a couple months off that year and it's largely been new covers wrapping mostly favorite reprinted stories from the past with occasional new content.
The Grade: CGC 9.6 (Universal)

Reality Check: These mags are super thin and the cover paper is, too. How skinny? The spines of new copies have texture all the way down from the folding -- I suspect they will be the huge problem spots if you find these un-graded with an eye for slabbing. Mine has that -- as do some 9.8s I looked at before slabbing -- so mine probably had one other small issue to kick it down a notch. That was a bummer -- and my latest mags submission didn't have a single 9.8 in it, which was odd -- but I was grading this no matter what as a time capsule kind of slab from the last few years.

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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 packs: 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs (two)
Where to buy: Click here (these are box-toppers in Pop Century boxes)

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What's Buzzing: 2026 Topps, Bowman Draft, NFL action, new pull and, of course, Kyle Tucker is a Dodger.

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1 -- This week's NFL games are on their minds

2 -- Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers

3 -- New Bowman Draft pulls

4 -- Inside a Marvel Studios Chrome box

5 -- Talking Bowman Draft

6 -- Talking 2026 Topps

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