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The box: 2018-19 NBA Hoops Holiday Edition (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (several formats)
Packs per box: 11
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 88
Base set completion: 71 of 280 (25 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Notables on base cards – LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, Lonzo Ball, Paul George, Dirk Nowitzki, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Carmelo Anthony, Tim Hardaway Jr, Tony Parker, Derrick Rose
Rookie Cards (8) – Josh Okogie, Zaire Smith, Robert Williams III, Jacob Evans III, Keita Bates-Diop, Landry Shamet, Mikal Bridges, Kevin Knox
What: 2018-19 Panini Dominion basketball cards
Arrives: Dec. 19
Box basics: Three autographs and one memorabilia card per six-card box (six boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Dominion takes the court once again with
Keep reading for more info and a gallery of what's to come.
What: 2018-19 Panini Absolute Memorabilia basketball cards
Arrives: Nov. 30
Box basics: Two autos, two memorabilia cards and two "uncirculated" cards per two-pack box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Absolute returns with nothing but hits and encased cards in its three-card packs for another season as Panini also celebrates a decade in the NBA game.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.
We haven't yet gotten a breakdown for 2018-19 Donruss basketball cards but we already know one inclusion that's already signed and ready to roll from Panini America.
They're the NBA Rookie Photo Shoot Next Day Autographs that were signed in limited quantities during the event last week.
The Panini America VIP Party roster has added some stars from the gridiron.
The newest star revealed on Friday night? Hall of Famer and Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders. Former Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick was revealed this afternoon, while two past college football greats will also be on hand for Saturday's exclusive event.
Joining them will be three previously revealed NBA guests as well as Texas Longhorns legend Vince Young and former Oklahoma Sooners star "The Boz," Brian Bosworth.
The Panini America VIP Party will include some NBA flair from the past and the present.
Saturday's exclusive event will have at least three NBA stars involved as the company has revealed its first three stars appearing at the party who will meet and greet fans.
Cleveland Cavaliers first-round pick Collin Sexton, Orlando Magic pick Mo Bamba and former Boston Celtics star and NBA Slam Dunk Contest champ Dee Brown will be on hand at the event set for Saturday night in Cleveland.
If you want to see how different Topps' Allen & Ginter baseball card set is, all you have to do is look at the checklist set scroll down to card No. 18.
"Bullpen car."
That's just one of the surprises in the 2018 edition of the retro-styled brand that's been revived since 2006 with 1880s stylings that include not only baseball stars but "World's Champions" in other sports and beyond.
7 Item(s)
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Basketball
Dec. 14 -- 2018-19 Panini Revolution
Dec. 28 -- 2018-19 Panini Contenders
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Football
Dec. 12 -- 2018 Panini Playbook
Dec. 19 -- 2018 Donruss Optic
Dec. 19 -- 2018 Leaf Best Of
Dec. 26 -- 2018 Panini Contenders
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Hockey
Dec. 28 -- 2018 Leaf Stickwork
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Other/Multi-sports
Dec. 11 -- 2018-19 Panini Treble soccer
Dec. 19 -- 2018-19 Topps Chrome PL
Dec. 21 -- 2018 Topps Legends of WWE
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Non-sports
Dec. 12 -- Star Wars Galaxy
Dec. 12 -- Star Trek Enterprise Arch.
Dec. 14 -- Star Wars Stellar Signatures
Dec. 19 -- Marvel's The Defenders
Dec. 21 -- Viceroy Space S.2
Dec. 28 -- 2018 Leaf Pop Treasury
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Gaming
None remaining this year.
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Note: Retail/blaster boxes typically arrive one week after posted hobby date. Check the main release calendar page for those details and a longer-range list.
