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Buzz Break: 2016 Topps WWE Series 1 (blaster box)
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The box: 2016 Topps WWE Series 1 cards (blaster)
Where to buy: Click here for all WWE boxes/packs/lots in stock
Keep reading for a breakdown and gallery of highlights from this one.
What if ... Topps created a Stadium Club WWE card set?
What if ... Topps created a Stadium Club WWE card set?
It's a simple enough question, so that's why you see it here has both the headline and the opener -- and there are more than 100 simple fake cards that I've crafted to follow to show just some of the possibilities. It all started with a tweet of the photo you see above of Bianca Belair on the way to the ring for her history-making main-event match at WrestleMania 37 earlier this month. I saw that and followed with a tweet of my own saying "somewhere out there in the world is a Topps Stadium Club WWE set that could be huge."
For those who don't know, Stadium Club is a brand that Topps introduced to the world back in 1991 and it's a photo-driven full-bleed brand that has been seen for baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer and even some non-sports entities ... but never for WWE, which Topps has made cards for in its current run since 2005. (The first Topps WWE sets were in 1985 and 1987.)
Why might it work? Well, if you ask me, the WWE has some of the best photographers on the planet working for them and I scoured a tiny sampling of the thousands of images they produce every year to document it all -- in the ring, outside the ring and behind-the-scenes stuff -- to imagine the possibilities. Just a sliver of their work ever sees cardboard, and while a number of the iconic images you will see here have appeared on cards they've not often had much of a dynamic border-free run like you see in Stadium Club.
I spent a few hours this weekend coming up with a basic photo frame for some imagined -- totally fake -- cards to help sell the idea like I'm D-Generation X with a new T-shirts to hock. Here's hoping you see what I see for the potential as I look at a few categories of photos and approaches I'd take in an all-eras, all-encompassing set that seems like it could easily be one of the coolest and meatiest card sets in WWE history if it were to happen.
BuzzMania4: Busting 2012 Topps Heritage WWE (Hour 9)
The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.
This is Hour 9 ... a sampler of a release that has really dried up in the last few years and has some big twists in retail.
The packs: 2012 Topps Heritage WWE (five Target retail packs)
Where to buy: Click here for other Heritage WWEWhat's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz Break: 2016 Topps WWE Series 1 (blaster box)
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The box: 2016 Topps WWE Series 1 cards (blaster)
Where to buy: Click here for all WWE boxes/packs/lots in stock.
Keep reading for a breakdown and gallery of highlights from this one.
Auction Buzz: Some final-day scorchers happening at Goldin
Update: The two Michael Jordan Rookie Cards sold for $738,000 ... each.
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The action is picking up and the clock is winding down over at Goldin Auctions with some sales records set to be broken tonight and other auction-block scorchers ending tomorrow.
This one is a bit of déjà vu and a broken record about broken records, but this PSA 10 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card you see here is going to set a new mark for the card as it's presently at $300,000 after 15 bids and then will go even higher with the buyer's premium. It's a card that has surged to new highs seemingly weekly as it's an iconic chase item for deep-pocketed new and returning collectors. It set a record (that was then topped) via Goldin in just December when one sold for $215,000. The crazy part? There is a second PSA 10 copy of the same card also up for grabs and doing the same thing ... in this same auction with both ending tonight. (And there are a number of lesser-grade ones, too.)
These cards aren't even the biggest Jordan item up for grabs right now as the Runnemede, N.J.-based auction house has a number of other big-ticket memorabilia pieces and interesting items in its current auction. Don't believe Buzz? Hit that link and look at the first page of huge items ... Jordan leads off with a biggie. If that's not enough, sort 'em by price ... now pick up your jaw.
Keep reading for a deeper look at a few more items presently up for grabs.
Buzz 8 in 8: Busting 2020 Topps WWE Slam Attax Reloaded -- UK bundle (Hour 7)
Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 8 in 8 -- a series of a eight breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in as many hours today. We'll post one every hour ... this is Hour 7.
The package: 2020 Topps WWE Slam Attax Reloaded (Topps UK bundle)
The cost: At Topps' UK site (no longer available) -- get WWE boxes here
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps WWE Slam Attax Reloaded (UK bundle)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down 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 package: 2020 Topps WWE Slam Attax Reloaded (Topps UK bundle)
Where to buy: Topps' UK site (no longer available) -- get WWE boxes here
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
Buzz Break: Kidrobot WWE Vinyl Mini Figure Series (12 packs)
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The lot: Kidrobot WWE Vinyl Mini Figure Series (12 packs; half of display box)
Where to buy: Will take some hunting ...
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2017 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (hobby box)
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The box: 2017 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (aka Topps WWE Series 2) wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (a few formats)
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
Bulk Break: 2016 Topps WWE wrestling cards (jumbo pack lot)
What's a Bulk Break? Well, it's basically a Buzz Break -- but with a lot of packs or something that's found in volume but not in box or case form. 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 lot: 2016 Topps WWE wrestling cards (jumbo pack lot)
Where to buy: Click here for various WWE bulk lots
Keep reading to see what was in this A+ lot ...
BuzzMania3: Busting 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (Hour 7)
The biggest weekend in professional wrestling is here with WrestleMania 36 set for a scaled down split event on Saturday and Sunday. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania3, a series of WWE wax box and wax pack breaks -- though also on a smaller scale than Buzz had previously planned, too.
This is Hour 7 ... another case and Buzz favorite.
The case: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (Series 2) jumbo-pack case (108 packs)
The cost: Will vary ... Click here for new boxes
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
BuzzMania3: Busting 2006 Topps WWE Heritage II (Hour 5)
The biggest weekend in professional wrestling is here with WrestleMania 36 set for a scaled down split event on Saturday and Sunday. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania3, a series of WWE wax box and wax pack breaks -- though also on a smaller scale than Buzz had previously planned, too.
This is Hour 5 ... a throwback from early in Topps' current WWE run.
The box: 2006 Topps WWE Heritage II (hobby box)
The cost: Will vary ... click here for newer WWE boxesWhat's inside this one? Keep reading ...
BuzzMania3: Busting 2016 Topps Heritage WWE (Hour 3)
The biggest weekend in professional wrestling is here with WrestleMania 36 set for a scaled down split event on Saturday and Sunday. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania3, a series of WWE wax box and wax pack breaks -- though also on a smaller scale than Buzz had previously planned, too.
This is Hour 3 ... a volume rip with quality basics.
The case: 2016 Topps Heritage WWE blasters (16 boxes)
The cost: Click here
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (hobby box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down 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: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (Series 2) (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com when available; Click here for other WWE boxes
Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 164
Base set completion: 98 of 100 (98 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards: Sasha Banks, Mandy Rose, Otis Dozovic, Eddie Guerrero, Lacey Evans, Steve Austin, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Velveteen Dream, Becky Lynch, Jake Roberts, Sting, Seth Rollins, Shinsuke Nakamura, Roman Reigns, Bayley, Matt Hardy, Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Bray Wyatt, Dakota Kai, Beth Phoenix, Randy Savage, Drake Maverick, Goldust, Bianca Belair, Randy Orton, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, Bret Hart, Jeff Hardy
Rookie/First NXT Cards (21) – Ronda Rousey, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Ricochet, Ember Moon, Zelina Vega, Andrade "Cien" Almas, Alexander Wolfe, Danny Burch, No Way Jose, Kona Reeves, Hanson, Rowe, Akam, Rezar, Killian Dain, Hideo Itami, Mark Andrews, Raul Mendoza
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (hobby box)
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The box: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (Series 2) (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com when available; Click here for other WWE boxes
Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 164
Base set completion: 97 of 100 (97 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards: Sasha Banks, Mandy Rose, Otis Dozovic, Eddie Guerrero, Lacey Evans, Steve Austin, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Velveteen Dream, Becky Lynch, Jake Roberts, Sting, Seth Rollins, Shinsuke Nakamura, Roman Reigns, Bayley, Matt Hardy, Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Bray Wyatt, Dakota Kai, Beth Phoenix, Randy Savage, Drake Maverick, Goldust, Bianca Belair, Randy Orton, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, Bret Hart, Jeff Hardy
Rookie/First NXT Cards (21) – Ronda Rousey, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Ricochet, Ember Moon, Zelina Vega, Andrade "Cien" Almas, Alexander Wolfe, Danny Burch, No Way Jose, Kona Reeves, Hanson, Rowe, Akam, Rezar, Killian Dain, Hideo Itami, Mark Andrews, Raul Mendoza
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (hobby box)
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The box: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (Series 2) (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com when available; Click here for other WWE boxes
Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 164
Base set completion: 97 of 100 (97 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards: Sasha Banks, Mandy Rose, Otis Dozovic, Eddie Guerrero, Lacey Evans, Steve Austin, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Velveteen Dream, Becky Lynch, Jake Roberts, Sting, Seth Rollins, Shinsuke Nakamura, Roman Reigns, Bayley, Matt Hardy, Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Bray Wyatt, Dakota Kai, Beth Phoenix, Randy Savage, Drake Maverick, Goldust, Bianca Belair, Randy Orton, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, Bret Hart, Jeff Hardy
Rookie/First NXT Cards (21) – Ronda Rousey, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Ricochet, Ember Moon, Zelina Vega, Andrade "Cien" Almas, Alexander Wolfe, Danny Burch, No Way Jose, Kona Reeves, Hanson, Rowe, Akam, Rezar, Killian Dain, Hideo Itami, Mark Andrews, Raul Mendoza
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Heritage WWE cards (hobby box)
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The box: 2018 Topps Heritage WWE wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available; click for all WWE wax)
Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 140
Base set completion: 54 of 110 (49 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notable names pulled on base cards – The Rock, Sasha Banks, Mandy Rose, Bayley, Seth Rollins, Undertaker, John Cena, Carmella, Xavier Woods, Big E, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle, Paige
NXT Future Stars/All-Star Rookies (15) – Kairi Sane, Kyle O'Reilly, Velveteen Dream, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Bobby Fish, Kassius Ohno, Billie Kay, Bobby Roode, Asuka, Liv Morgan, Pete Dunne, Sarah Logan, Sonya Deville, Andrade "Cien" Almas
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (hobby box)
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The box: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (Series 2) (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com when available; Click here for other WWE boxes
Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 164
Base set completion: 97 of 100 (97 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards: Sasha Banks, Mandy Rose, Eddie Guerrero, Lacey Evans, Steve Austin, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Velveteen Dream, Candice LeRae, Becky Lynch, Jake Roberts, Sting, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Shinsuke Nakamura, Roman Reigns, Bayley, Matt Hardy, Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Bray Wyatt, Dakota Kai, Beth Phoenix, Randy Savage, Drake Maverick, Goldust, Bianca Belair, Randy Orton, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, Bret Hart, Jeff Hardy, Otiz Dozovic
Rookie/First NXT Cards (21) – Ronda Rousey, Shayna Baszler, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Ricochet, Ember Moon, Zelina Vega, Andrade "Cien" Almas, Alexander Wolfe, Danny Burch, No Way Jose, Kona Reeves, Hanson, Rowe, Akam, Rezar, Killian Dain, Eric Young, Hideo Itami, Mark Andrews
eBay Buzz: Manny Machado, Tom Brady, Bryce Harper, Patrick Mahomes and Andre The Giant power this week's scorchers
Have you seen the latest cool or interesting items on eBay? If not, you just might see some of those here every week as we're launching a weekly version of our eBay Buzz pieces that pop up from time to time. We’ll spotlight some items that have a story or just wow us with how much interest it might have — and we’re not just talking baseball cards, either.
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SAN DIEGO'S NEW STAR?
The Item: Manny Machado 2010 Bowman Chrome Draft Gold Refractor Auto (/50, PSA 10-10)
The Price: $5,655 after 42 bids (seven hours remaining)
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: Manny Machado has a agreed to a fat contract -- 10 years, $3o0 million -- with the San Diego Padres and now there might be some new fans for his key cards like this one. Will it make him more or less popular? I'm not sure, but the action on this card is strong right now. It should be interesting to see how it finishes up tonight. Boxes of this one won't be found easily or affordably, either, so it's the singles route here -- and your best bet is to go graded for sure. He's got a good volume of autos -- far cheaper options than this -- so you can find his ink if you need it. Will he be signing more autos with such a big deal? The size of the contract suggests he won't need to unless he wants to.
Similar Pieces: Other Manny Machado autos on eBay
The BlowoutCards.com Hunt: Click here for MLB boxesKeep reading for four more interesting items in this week's roundup ...
First Buzz: 2019 Topps WWE Transcendent Collection wrestling cards (updated)
What: 2019 Topps WWE Transcendent Collection
Arrives: Feb. 13
Box basics: 53 autographs -- and plenty more -- per box
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: Topps' biggest high-end brand gets in the ring where no punches are pulled as Vince McMahon's first certified autograph cards and a ticket to WrestleMania are just some of the surprises in store for this one, which will be limited to only 50 boxes.
So, what comes in a box? Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (blaster box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down 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: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (Series 2) (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 11 (10 packs plus Relic bonus pack)
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 72
Base set completion: 44 of 100 (44 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards: Mandy Rose, Eddie Guerrero, Becky Lynch, Bret Hart, Jeff Hardy, Andre The Giant, Matt Hardy, Ted DiBiase, Bayley, Bray Wyatt, Beth Phoenix, Candice LeRae
Rookie/First NXT Cards: Peyton Royce, Kona Reeves, Danny Burch, Hanson, Rowe, No Way Jose, Andrade "Cien" Almas, Rezar, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Heritage WWE cards (hobby box)
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The box: 2018 Topps Heritage WWE wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 142
Base set completion: 53 of 110 (48 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notable names pulled on base cards – A.J. Styles, Paige, Natalya, Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns, Shinsuke Nakamura, Brie Bella, Mickie James, Elias, Maryse, Alexa Bliss, Shane McMahon, Lana, Becky Lynch, Natalya, Bray Wyatt, Charlotte Flair, Finn Balor, Goldust
NXT Future Stars/All-Star Rookies (13) – Ruby Riott, Killian Dain, Ember Moon, Nikki Cross, Oney Lorcan, Aleister Black, Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano, Roderick Strong, Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Sonya Deville, Andrade "Cien" Almas
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Heritage WWE cards (hobby box)
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The box: 2018 Topps Heritage WWE wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 140
Base set completion: 54 of 110 (49 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notable names pulled on base cards – A.J. Styles, Randy Orton, Triple H, Sasha Banks, Braun Strowman, Paige, Kurt Angle, Natalya, Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns, Shinsuke Nakamura, Brie Bella, Mickie James, Elias, Maryse, The Miz, Alexa Bliss, Shane McMahon, Matt Hardy, Mandy Rose, Chris Jericho, Lana, Becky Lynch, Natalya
NXT Future Stars/All-Star Rookies (10) – Ruby Riott, Killian Dain, Ember Moon, Peyton Royce, Nikki Cross, Oney Lorcan, Aleister Black, Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Velveteen Dream
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Heritage WWE wrestling cards
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The box: 2018 Topps Heritage WWE wrestling cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 12 (10 standard, one Relic/Shawn Michaels pack -- plus one coin in this box)
Cards per pack: 6 in standard
Cards in this box: 63 (62 plus a coin)
Base set completion: 25 of 110 (23 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notable names pulled on base cards – Liv Morgan, John Cena, Chris Jericho, The Rock, Undertaker, Seth Rollins, Nikki Bella, Nia Jax, Asuka, Carmella, Bobby Fish
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps WWE Road to WrestleMania cards
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: 2018 Topps WWE Road To WrestleMania wrestling cards (Walmart blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 11 (10 standard and one Relic/Shawn Michaels pack)
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 72
Base set completion: 42 of 100 (42 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Shinsuke Nakamura, Roman Reigns, Undertaker, Ricky Steamboat, Braun Strowman, A.J. Styles, John Cena, Elias, Mick Foley, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Goldberg, James Ellsworth, Finn Balor, Brock Lesnar, Tye Dillinger, Jinder Mahal, Charlotte Flair, Kurt Angle, Bray Wyatt