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First Buzz: 2025 Leaf Optichrome baseball cards

What: 2025 Leaf Optichrome baseball cards
Arrives: February 2026
Box basics: Six autos and two base cards per hobby box (12 boxes per case) or 12 autos and three base per jumbo (eight per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Leaf Optichrome hits the baseball diamond for the first time with "a full spectrum of baseball talent from the past, present and future."
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Dave Winfield, Fred McGriff, Ken Griffey Jr., Leaf Trading Cards, Lionel Messi, MLB, Pete Rose, Tim Raines, Trevor Hoffman, UFC, Andre Dawson, Conor McGregor, Dale Murphy, Dave Justice, Eddie Murray, Mike Tyson, Reggie Jackson, Rollie FIngers, Steve Garvey, Andrew Painter, Travis Bazzana, Braden Montgomery, Konnor Griffin, Sebastian Walcott, Leo De Vries, Jesus Made, Zyhir Hope, 2025 Leaf Optichrome, Franklin Arias, Dexter McCleon Jr. on December 11, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Baseball America's Preview & Top 100 issue includes bonuses
A new season of MLB action, a new season of top prospects ... and a new season of cardboard treasures inside.
Baseball America's 2025 Preview & Top 100 Prospects issue is here and just like its Best of 2024 Awards issue and its 2024 Draft Preview this one is jam-packed with everything one needs to know at its time of year -- and it again also includes some bonus collectibles.
Beyond the player rankings, profiles and scouting reports for this season, this issue's bonus insert should add to its demand. The inserts are similar to Sports Illustrated for Kids trading cards, which are heavily collected and, in the case of iconic stars and newcomers, often quite valuable.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Business Buzz and tagged Astros, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Cubs, Mets, Rangers, Red Sox, Royals, Angels, Braves, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants, Mariners, Marlins, Nationals, Orioles, Padres, Phillies, Pirates, Rays, Reds, Rockies, Tigers, Twins, White Sox, Yankees, Kumar Rocker, Jasson Dominguez, Dylan Crews, Jordan Lawlar, Jackson Jobe, Ricky Tiedemann, Andrew Painter, Colt Emerson, Roki Sasaki, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Chase Dollander, Jett Williams, Travis Bazzana, Nick Kurtz, Max Clark, Walker Jenkins, Carson Williams, Bryce Eldridge, Rhett Lowder, Roman Anthony, Matt Shaw, Bubba Chandler, J.J. Wetherholt, Jac Caglianone, Sebastian Walcott, Samuel Basallo, Chase Burns, Caden Dana, Kristian Campbell, Leodalis De Vries, A's, Drake Baldwin, Noah Schultz, Guardians, Cam Smith, Thomas White, Jesus Made, Dalton Rushing on March 26, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Bowman Platinum baseball 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: 2022 Bowman Platinum baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview/checklist: Click here
Where to buy: Initially at Walmart (here when/if available)
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, Bryce Harper, MLB, Topps, Trea Turner, Hunter Greene, Matt Manning, Heliot Ramos, M.J. Melendez, Pete Alonso, Yordan Alvarez, Jarren Duran, C.J. Abrams, Garrett Mitchell, Christian Roa, Blaze Jordan, Jordan Lawlar, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Andrew Painter, Kahlil Watson, James Wood, 2022 Bowman Platinum, Jose Miranda, Robert Gasser, Osleivis Basabe, Eguy Rosario, Alejandro Pie, Tyler Black on August 14, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Jan. 29)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: A big Saturday in WWE, a big Sunday coming in the NFL, new pulls and more in today's edition.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Board Buzz, Football, Pro Wrestling and tagged MLB, NBA, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, Royal Rumble, Sami Zayn, Andrew Painter, NFL Postseason on January 29, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Leaf Draft Baseball blaster box
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: 2021 Leaf Draft Baseball blaster box
Checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged autographs, Leaf Trading Cards, Adley Rutschman, Bobby Witt Jr., Jasson Dominguez, Jack Leiter, Bryan Acuña, Jordan Lawlar, Andrew Painter, Michael Harris, Reed Trimble, Jaden Hill, 2021 Leaf Draft Baseball on November 15, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Bowman Draft baseball cards (jumbo box)
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: 2021 Bowman Draft baseball cards (jumbo)
First Buzz Preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged MLB, Topps, Triston Casas, Alek Thomas, Marco Luciano, Doug Nikhazy, Luis Matos, Victor Mesa Jr., Bobby Witt Jr., Jasson Dominguez, Austin Martin, Nick Gonzales, Heston Kjerstad, Zac Veen, Luisangel Acuña, Shalin Polanco, Kevin Alcantara, 2021 Bowman Draft, Henry Davis, Marcelo Mayer, Jordan Lawlar, Pedro Leon, Matt Mikulski, Wes Kath, Cooper Bowman, Cody Morrissette, Cameron Cauley, Chayce McDermott, Steven Hajjar, Noah Miller, Edwin Arroyo, McCade Brown, Ty Madden, Russell Smith, Ricky Tiedemann, Chih-Jung Liu, Andrew Painter, Colton Cowser, Maddux Bruns, Gavin Williams, Tyler McDonough, Anthony Solometo, Frank Mozzicato, Ben Kudrna, Mitch Bratt, Christian Scott, Benny Montgomery on January 24, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.

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WHAT'S BUZZING ...

What's new? See all of our First Buzz previews by clicking above.

Making The Grade: What Buzz slabbed or grabbed each month is here.

Collecting Game-used: Buzz photo-matches and talks about memorabilia every month.

Buzz Buys: Buzz shows off new pick-ups and tells us why he likes them.

Book it, Buzz: Collect autographs on a budget? Check out this monthly series about autographed books.

MiLB Madness: A monthly look at oddities found in minor-league baseball card sets.

Buzz's Fantastic Four A new series looking at four interesting or must-own cards each time.

Ticket Stud or Ticket Dud? Collecting tickets on the cheap in this regular series.

NEW RELEASES

Baseball (all dates subject to change)
Jan. 7 - 2025 Topps C. Up. Sapphire
Jan. 14 - 2025 Bowman Draft
Jan. 14 - 2025 Panini Select
Jan. 16 - 2025 Topps Museum Coll.
Jan. 28 - 2025 Bowman Draft SJ

Basketball
Jan. 21 - 2025 One & One WNBA

Football
Jan. 2 - 2026 TRISTAR HT Footballs
Jan. 7 - 2025 Panini Immaculate
Jan. 9 - 2025 Panini Prizm
Jan. 14 - 2025 Donruss Optic
Jan. 23 - 2025 Donruss Optic H2
Jan. 23 - 2025 Panini Prizm NH

Hockey
Jan. 14 - 2025-26 UD Allure

Other/Multi-sports
Jan. 2 - 2024-25 Chrome CL Women
Jan. 9 - 2025 Leaf Electrum Multi-Sport
Jan. 14 - 2025 AEW SP Sig. Edition
Jan. 15 - 2026 Topps Chrome W.Oly.
Jan. 15 - 2025-26 Topps UEFA Club
Jan. 22 - 2025 Topps Chrome F1
Jan. 23 - 2025 Topps UFC S. Club
Jan. 28 - 2025 Panini U. of Texas
Jan. 28 - 2025-26 Noir World Cup
Jan. 30 - 2025 Topps WWE Universe

Non-sports
Jan. 7 - Keepsake Hendrix PE
Jan. 7 - Leaf Red Carpet
Jan. 7 - Topps Pixar Gold
Jan. 7 - Panini Squishmallows
Jan. 21 - Keepsake R.S. Bob Marley
Jan. 23 - Benchwarmer Girls Summer 2
Jan. 28 - H.A. Famous Americans 2
Jan. 30 - Keepsake M. Jackson Bad
Jan. 30 - Pieces of Past Ancient World

Gaming
Jan. 23 - Yu-gi-oh! Burst Protocol
Jan. 23 - Yu-gi-oh! Chronicles S.C.
Jan. 30 - Pokemon Day 2026 Collection
Jan. 30 - Pokemon ME Asc. Heroes

Click here for future dates & TBDs.

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