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Buzz Buys (Aug.): Boys of Summer, old stuff, Shotzi & some TLC
Here's this month's roundup of items that have recently caught my eye as a buyer ...
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PARALLEL POWER?
The Card: National League Wins Leaders (Spencer Strider, Zac Gallen, Justin Steele) 2024 Topps True Photo variant & Gold Foil parallel
The Price: About $11 total
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: The concept of this one is simple and it's striking -- knock off the border of a base card completely, using just its photo -- and I think it works. But there's also one thing here that's striking -- and not in the best way. These are arguably too rare to make that big of an impact with me and I think perhaps other collectors who might not bother to grab their players or even think about a team set or full set. How rare? They are one in 677 hobby packs and I'm confident they'd be more popular if people could reasonably collect a team run or set. Why? Because they're something dramatically different and you can compare the regular card and this version side by side. I also grabbed a Gold Foil parallel for this one this time after I bit on the variant ... just to say I had one. Even paying $10 for this was a stretch for me ... and those odds and that price might say that these aren't as popular as they could/should be. These are one in basically every third hobby case.
Grab a box right here: MLB cards are here.Keep reading for more interesting items ...
Buzz Goes Gaming: Ravensburger WWE Legends Royal Rumble
This new department will be an occasional series that will take a quick look at a game our 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: Ravensburger WWE Legends Royal Rumble Card Game (2020)
Where to buy: Will take some looking ... BlowoutCards.com for other gaming -- or for traditional wrestling cardsKeep reading for a full breakdown and gallery from this one.
Buzz Buys (April): Wrestlemania notables, vintage Hollywood, Bo Bichette, Alabama football icons & more stockpiled faves
Here's this month's roundup of items that have recently caught my eye as a buyer ...
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'TIS THE SEASON
The Card: Rhea Ripley 2020 Topps Chrome WWE Refractor autographed Rookie Card parallel (BGS 9, 10 auto -- BAS & Fanatics Witnessed)
The Price: Less than a 2025 Topps Chrome WWE retail mega box these days
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: She's one of WWE's top stars and this was a key card at a somewhat-modest price considering it's a RC parallel with ink attached -- and it's fully graded, too. Sure, that's not the "Mami" mode/look of Ripley in the here and now -- her hair and look changed a lot while in NXT and early on -- but that different does reinforce "rookie" in a visual way along with that gear. I'm sure I have a copy of this card in my stash unsigned somewhere -- and I know I have a couple colors of her certified auto here -- but this was still an easy addition and an easy choice to lead things off this month. Why? Since it's Wrestlemania season (the big one is on April 19-20). Oh, and there might be (intentionally) a little more wrestling this time vs. my norm, too. Ripley has a lot of cardboard but is among the safest bets there is to grab bargains and stash them away. Why? She's only 28 and has been in the game more than a decade and there figures to be plenty more to come for her in WWE. Interestingly, this one is also graded and in the BGS pop report, so it could have led off Making The Grade this month. It's a pop-three card with one lower and one higher, a 9.5, with five total copies graded.
Grab a box right here: Nothing for this ... but WWE cards are here.Keep reading for more interesting items ...
BuzzMania 7: Playing Favorites -- Ripping 2018 Topps (Hour 3)
The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 40 set for this Saturday and Sunday from Philadelphia. We'll make today a big one for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania7, a marathon of WWE wax box/pack breaks all day long.
This one was -- and still is -- a favorite of mine from the Topps WWE years with it being a second affordable series of flagship that is loaded with simple, clean photos showcased in a minimalist design and a set that's loaded with first/early cards for a lot of young stars.
The Brand: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (aka Series 2) -- five blaster boxes
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz Break: 2023 Leaf Heroes of Wrestling cards (case)
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 case: 2023 Leaf Heroes of Wrestling trading cards (20 boxes)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Signers list: Click here
First Buzz preview: Click hereKeep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2019 Topps WWE Smackdown Live (blaster)
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: 2019 Topps WWE Smackdown Live wrestling cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & Checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
Bulk Break: 2017 Topps WWE cards (36 jumbo packs)
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: 2017 Topps WWE wrestling cards (36 jumbo packs)
Where to buy: Click here (single packs and lots)
Keep reading to see what was in this simple lot that delivered pretty well.
Buzz Break: 2005 Tesla WWE Smackdown Series III (10 packs)
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 packs: 2005 Tesla WWE Smackdown Series III (10 packs of Italian gaming cards)
Where to buy: Will take some looking -- get new WWE boxes here
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
Buzz Break: 2014 Topps Chrome WWE cards (value pack)
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 pack: 2014 Topps Chrome WWE wrestling cards (value pack)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2019 Topps WWE Slam Attax Universe
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: 2019 Topps WWE Slam Attax Universe (India smart pack box)
Where to buy: Will take some looking -- get WWE boxes here
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
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 ...
BuzzMania4: Busting 2005 WWE Animotion (Hour 7)
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 7 ... an import from the past that I really liked when I recently tried dabbling with some international releases.
The packs: 2005 WWE Smackdown!/Raw Animotion wrestling cards
Where to buy: Will take some hunting ... Click for new WWEWhat's inside this one? Keep reading ...
BuzzMania4: Busting 2001 WWF Raw is War (Hour 5)
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 5 ... a warning that not all wax is the same these days -- even if it can be tougher to find (and sometimes pricier then you might think).
The packs: 2001 Fleer WWF Raw is War wrestling cards (15 hobby packs)
Where to buy: Good luck finding them ... Click here for newer WWE cardsWhat's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz Break: 2004 Topps WWE Apocalypse wrestling cards
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 packs: 2004 Topps WWE Apocalypse wrestling cards (nine Italian Edition packs)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com for newer WWE stuff
Keep reading to see a full breakdown and gallery of highlights from this one.
Buzz Break: 2019 Topps WWE SummerSlam cards (blaster)
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: 2019 Topps WWE SummerSlam wrestling cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of images from this one.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps Chrome WWE (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: 2020 Topps Chrome WWE wrestling cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps Chrome WWE (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: 2020 Topps Chrome WWE wrestling cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps Chrome WWE (hobby 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: 2020 Topps Chrome WWE wrestling cards (hobby)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2019 Topps WWE Money In The Bank (retail tin)
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: 2019 Topps WWE Money In The Bank wrestling cards (online-only retail tin)
First Buzz preview & Checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps Chrome WWE (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: 2020 Topps Chrome WWE wrestling cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2017 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: 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.
Buzz Break: 2015 Topps WWE Heritage (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: 2015 Topps WWE Heritage wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
Buzz Break: 2015 Topps WWE Heritage (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: 2015 Topps WWE Heritage wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a couple formats)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
Buzz Break: 2015 Topps WWE Heritage (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: 2015 Topps WWE Heritage wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a couple formats)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
Bulk Break: 2018 Topps WWE wrestling cards (10 jumbo packs)
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: 2018 Topps WWE wrestling cards (jumbo pack lot)
Where to buy: Click here (in the big sale right now)
Keep reading to see what was in this simple lot that delivered pretty well.