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First Buzz: 2025 Topps Update baseball cards (updated)
What: 2025 Topps Update baseball cards
Arrives: Oct. 29
Box basics: One auto or Relic per 20-pack hobby box (12 per case) or one auto, one Relic & one manufactured Relic per 10-pack jumbo box (six per case)
Odds: TBD
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here (when available)
What's buzz-worthy: The full hobby details for the Update series of Topps' flagship baseball cards are still to come, but the box subject has been teased and it's Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Aaron Judge, Chipper Jones, Clayton Kershaw, Dave Winfield, Kyle Schwarber, Mark McGwire, Mike Schmidt, Mike Trout, MLB, Nolan Ryan, Sammy Sosa, Topps, Gaylord Perry, Greg Maddux, Hideki Matsui, Ivan Rodriguez, Reggie Jackson, Rickey Henderson, Sandy Koufax, Fernando Valenzuela, Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr., Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh, Bobby Witt Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dylan Crews, Marcelo Mayer, Roki Sasaki, Elly de la Cruz, James Wood, Paul Skenes, Nick Kurtz, Drake Baldwin, Cam Smith, Agustin Ramirez, 2025 Topps Update, Chandler Simpson, 2025 Topps Update checklist on September 29, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2024 Leaf A Bronx Legacy Series 2 baseball cards
What: 2024 Leaf A Bronx Legacy Series 2 baseball cards
Arrives: Nov. 15
Box basics: Four "premium hits" -- at least two autographs -- per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Leaf follows up on last year's look at New York's biggest baseball team with a second series packed with the biggest legends in the history of the game and plenty more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball and tagged Babe Ruth, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Jim Abbott, Joe DiMaggio, Leaf Trading Cards, Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees, Roger Clemens, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Bernie Williams, David Cone, Hideki Matsui, Mariano Rivera, Reggie Jackson, Roger Maris, Ron Blomberg, Thurman Munson, Jason Giambi, Paul O'Neill, Tino Martinez, Bucky F. Dent, 2024 Leaf A Bronx Legacy Series 2, Orlando Hernandez, Roy White on September 20, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2024 TRISTAR New York Pinstripes auto baseballs

What: 2024 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures New York Pinstripes Autographed Baseballs
Arrives: May 1
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures brand hits the diamond once again with its focus on one of MLB's most-historic franchises, the New York Yankees.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Aaron Judge, autographs, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, Mike Mussina, MLB, New York Yankees, TRISTAR, Whitey Ford, Bernie Williams, Don Larsen, Hideki Matsui, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, Reggie Jackson, Rickey Henderson, Juan Soto, 2024 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures New York Pinstripes Autographed Baseballs on March 13, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2023 Topps Stadium Club MLB cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2023 Topps Stadium Club baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview, odds & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Babe Ruth, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Ernie Banks, Ichiro Suzuki, Lou Gehrig, MLB, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Brett, Jason Varitek, Joey Votto, Julio Urias, Matt Chapman, Stan Musial, Vladimir Guerrero, Willie Stargell, Cody Bellinger, Matt Olson, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, 2023 Topps Stadium Club, Javier Assad, Sony Gray on February 5, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2023 Topps Heritage High Number MLB (hobby)
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The box: 2023 Topps Heritage High Number baseball cards (hobby)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Andrew McCutchen, Carlos Correa, Clayton Kershaw, Dave Winfield, Max Scherzer, MLB, Topps, Trea Turner, Hank Aaron, Justin Verlander, Nolan Arenado, Roger Maris, Will Benson, Willie Mays, Edwin Diaz, Jake Burger, Steve Garvey, Triston Casas, 1974 Topps, Sandy Alcantara, Ryan Weathers, Anthony Volpe, Riley Pint, Grayson Rodriguez, Matt McLain, Ryan Mountcastle, Josh Jung, Esteury Ruiz, Jon Gray, Luis Arraez, C.J. Cron, Carlos Estevez, David Bednar, Oscar Colas, Patrick Bailey, Bobby Miller, Jordan Walker, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Eury Perez, Darick Hall, Masataka Yoshida, Kodai Senga, Drew Maggi, Mason Miller, Shintaro Fujinami, 2023 Topps Heritage High Number, Jared Shuster, Tanner Bibee, Randy Vasquez, Jace Peterson, Eduardo Salazar, George Soriano on December 19, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Topps Archives baseball cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2021 Topps Archives baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Alan Trammell, Alex Bregman, Anthony Rizzo, Carlos Correa, Dave Winfield, Deion Sanders, Ichiro Suzuki, Jose Altuve, Kris Bryant, Larry Walker, Mike Piazza, Mike Trout, MLB, Topps, Andre Dawson, Andres Galarraga, Brooks Robinson, Cy Young, Dale Murphy, Eddie Murray, Edgar Martinez, Elvis Andrus, George Brett, Honus Wagner, Larry Doby, Lou Brock, Rogers Hornsby, Dusty Baker, Joe Carter, Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, Ryan Mountcastle, Dante Bichette, 2021 Topps Archives on December 8, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps 206 Series 5 MLB cards

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The box: 2020 Topps 206 Series 5 baseball cards
First Buzz Preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for many series)

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Andrew McCutchen, Dansby Swanson, Dave Winfield, Jacob deGrom, Mark McGwire, MLB, Topps, Dennis Eckersley, T206, Wade Boggs, Will Smith, Willie Stargell, Zack Greinke, Jack Flaherty, 2020 Topps 206, 2020 Topps 206 Series 5 on December 7, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Archives Snapshots baseball cards
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The box: 2022 Topps Archives Snapshots
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Checklist: Click here
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Dave Winfield, MLB, Topps, Brandon Crawford, Fernando Tatis Jr., Kevin Smith, Tony Perez, Shohei Ohtani, Corbin Burnes, Oneil Cruz, Wander Franco, Randy Arozarena, Jake Cronenworth, Josh Lowe, 2022 Topps Archives Snapshots on November 13, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Black November arrives ... here are five deals I'd grab now
If you hadn't noticed, there are a number of boxes with discounted prices right now right here as the first wave of Blowout Cards' Black November sales is here
Many of the discounts were dramatic enough that Buzz once again had to ponder the possibilities in many of the boxes and cases -- and here are five that caught this collector’s eye ... and there's far more that just might suit your tastes in the big sale.
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SCHOOL COLORS & MORE
2022 Bowman's Best University Football Hobby
It might be the season talking, but this box jumped out at me among the sales ranks as it's relatively new, includes a bunch of stars playing on Saturdays (thanks to NIL deals they're in here) and some notables who are now playing on Sundays right now, too. There are two Chrome autos per box here as well as quite a bit of insert and parallel potential, too, without breaking the bank. Sure, with a deeper checklist and names who won't be pros until later, there will be some leaner boxes than others -- like anything, really -- but with full logos, NIL guys, Chrome and parallels this one might have a shelf life a little longer than others in terms of popular players emerging on the fields and on collectors' minds. Among autos here? The last two Heisman Trophy winners, Bryce Young and Caleb Williams, along with Jordan Addison, Anthony Richardson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Heisman favorite J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix, Jordan Addison, C.J. Stroud and more ... and there are multi-player autos to find, too.
Keep reading for a few more boxes you should consider (and are likely to end up in Buzz's cart).
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz-worthy Bargain Break, Football, Pro Wrestling and tagged Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman, Black Friday, Byron Buxton, Chipper Jones, College football, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Frank Thomas, Heisman Trophy, Jeff Bagwell, Ken Griffey Jr., Kris Bryant, Mark McGwire, Mike Piazza, Mike Trout, Panini America, Roger Clemens, Topps, USA Baseball, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., WWE, Andre Dawson, Black November, Carl Yastrzemski, Dale Murphy, Fernando Tatis Jr., Gleyber Torres, Ivan Rodriguez, Rickey Henderson, Cody Bellinger, Hunter Greene, Jake Burger, Jim Palmer, Royce Lewis, Triston Casas, Jack Flaherty, Kyle Wright, Kumar Rocker, 2013 Panini Elite Extra Edition, Anthony Volpe, Pete Alonso, Andrew Vaughn, Ronald Acuña Jr., Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., Mike Yastrzemski, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Bryce Young, Dylan Crews, NIL, Jonah Heim, C.J. Stroud, J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jordan Addison, Anthony Richardson, 2022 Bowman University Best, 2022 Bowman's Best University, 2022 Panini Select WWE Asia Edition, 2017 Panini Stars & Stripes, 2022 Topps Archives Snapshots on November 2, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 1987 Topps baseball cards (rack packs)
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The packs: 1987 Topps baseball (two racks)
Where to buy: Check junk bins ... hit BlowoutCards.com for newer MLB cards
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Dave Winfield, MLB, Topps, 1987 Topps, Bert Blyleven, Don Mattingly, George Brett, Harold Baines, Rafael Palmeiro, Reggie Jackson, Rickey Henderson, Ruben Sierra, Andy Van Slyke, Joe Carter, Steve Garvey, Dwight Gooden, Lou Whitaker, Allan Anderson, Howard Johnson, Mike Greenwell, Chuck Finley, Dave Leiper, John Cangelosi, Chuck Cary, Ed Olwine, Bobby Thigpen on September 28, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter X baseball cards
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The box: 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter X baseball cards
Checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Buster Posey, Carlos Correa, Charlie Sheen, Clayton Kershaw, Dave Winfield, Ichiro Suzuki, Jackie Robinson, Johnny Cueto, Kyle Schwarber, Lou Gehrig, Mark McGwire, Mike Piazza, Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Brandon Nimmo, Brooks Robinson, Dale Murphy, Eddie Mathews, Eloy Jimenez, Frank Robinson, Gerrit Cole, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew, Juan Gonzalez, Pedro Martinez, Rickey Henderson, Robin Yount, Rod Carew, Roger Maris, Roy Campanella, Stephen Strasburg, Ted Williams, Bradley Beal, Hunter Greene, Joe Carter, Joe West, Matt Manning, J.J. Matijevic, Luis Gonzalez, Nick Allen, Colton Welker, Alek Thomas, Jeimer Candelario, Pete Alonso, Oneil Cruz, Wander Franco, Ty France, Diego Castillo, Luis Gil, Aaron Ashby, C.J. Abrams, Cal Raleigh, Joe Ryan, Bryson Stott, Martin Maldonaldo, Jonathan Taylor, Vidal Brujan, Gabriel Arias, Dave Concepcion, Jose Siri, Yonny Hernandez, Steven Kwan, Jack Suwinski, Rachel Balkovec, Juan Yepez, George Kirby, 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter X, Otto Lopez, Kendall Toole, Jeremiah Paprocki, Ronny Chieng, Martin Sheen, Luke Wessman, Davey Cuts, Alyssa Naeher, Scott Hanson, John Osborne, Rodney Scott, Amos Otis, Sam Mewis, Blake Grice on December 15, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Archives baseball cards (hobby box)
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The box: 2022 Topps Archives baseball cards (hobby)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Albert Pujols, Babe Ruth, Bryce Harper, Craig Biggio, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Ernie Banks, Francisco Lindor, Frank Thomas, Ichiro Suzuki, Ken Griffey Jr., Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Max Scherzer, Mike Piazza, Mike Trout, MLB, Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens, Tony Gwynn, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Alex Rodriguez, Billy Williams, Bo Bichette, Bob Feller, Brooks Robinson, Carlton Fisk, Dale Murphy, Don Drysdale, Don Mattingly, Eddie Murray, Edgar Martinez, Fernando Tatis Jr., Greg Maddux, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew, Honus Wagner, Javier Baez, Johnny Bench, Mariano Rivera, Ozzie Albies, Pedro Martinez, Rafael Devers, Rickey Henderson, Roger Maris, Satchel Paige, Stan Musial, Thurman Munson, Tom Seaver, Trey Mancini, Tris Speaker, Vladimir Guerrero, Yadier Molina, Hunter Greene, Jake Burger, Jim Palmer, Pee Wee Reese, Robbie Ray, Shohei Ohtani, Chris Taylor, Seth Beer, Luis Robert, Brandon Marsh, Pete Alonso, Oneil Cruz, C.J. Abrams, Bobby Witt Jr., Randy Arozarena, Reid Detmers, Tyler Gilbert, Jeremy Pena, Lars Nootbaar, Tylor Megill, Liam Hendriks, 2022 Topps Archives, Seiya Suzuki, Mark, McGwire, Bryce Elder, Geoff Jenkins on October 20, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 1987 Fleer baseball cards (rack pack)

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The pack: 1987 Fleer MLB (three wax packs via one rack pack)
Where to buy: Will take some looking ... BlowoutCards.com for other retro releases

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Alan Trammell, Barry Bonds, Barry Larkin, Baseball Hall of Fame, Bo Jackson, Dave Winfield, Fleer, MLB, Pete Rose, Tony Gwynn, Will Clark, 1987 Fleer, Bert Blyleven, Don Mattingly, Harold Baines, Jose Canseco, Kevin Mitchell, Kirby Puckett, Rickey Henderson, Ruben Sierra, Ryne Sandberg, Tony Perez, Wade Boggs, Bobby Bonilla, John Kruk, Steve Garvey, Wally Joyner, Bruce Sutter, Bobby Witt on August 10, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2022 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures New York Dynasty

What: 2022 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures New York Dynasty Autographed Baseballs
Arrives: April 27
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed baseball turns its attention to New York for another new release focusing on the Yankees -- and with a chase that includes more than just standard-signed baseballs.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Aaron Judge, autographs, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees, TRISTAR, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, David Cone, Don Larsen, George Steinbrenner, Gerrit Cole, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, Reggie Jackson, Mel Allen, David Wells, 2022 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures New York Dynasty Autographed Baseballs on April 4, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Heritage MLB cards (hobby box)
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The box: 2022 Topps Heritage baseball cards (hobby)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Albert Pujols, Bryce Harper, Dansby Swanson, Dave Winfield, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, MLB, Mookie Betts, Nolan Ryan, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Adam Duvall, Austin Riley, Fernando Tatis Jr., Francisco Mejia, Gerrit Cole, Ian Anderson, Joey Gallo, Julio Urias, Kyle Muller, Ozzie Albies, Rafael Devers, Ron Blomberg, Cody Bellinger, German Marquez, Jake Burger, Matt Manning, Triston McKenzie, Brian Miller, Connor Wong, Garrett Cooper, Glenn Otto, Hans Crouse, Max Fried, Shane Baz, Nelson Cruz, Jeimer Candelario, Greg Deichmann, Jonathan India, Oneil Cruz, Matt Beaty, Wander Franco, Mason Thompson, Ronald Acuña Jr., Ke'Bryan Hayes, Adolis Garcia, Dylan Carlson, Jarren Duran, Luis Gil, Aristides Aquino, Joe Ryan, Josiah Gray, Randy Arozarena, Reid Detmers, T.J. Friedl, Tyler Gilbert, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Emmanuel Rivera, Sammy Long, Jake Cousins, Bryan de la Cruz, Chas McCormick, Tylor Megill, Manuel Rodriguez, Romy Gonzalez, Jose Siri, Henry Ramos, Austin Warren, Conner Greene, Josh Lowe, Yonny Hernandez, Yadiel Hernandez, Tyler Rogers, Charlie Culberson, John Mayberry on March 25, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2022 Topps Archives Signature Series RPE
What: 2022 Topps Archives Signature Series Retired Player Edition baseball cards
Arrives: July 13
Box basics: One encased and numbered buyback autograph per box (20 boxes per case)
Signers list: Click here
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Topps' buyback line brings more autographs from retired MLB stars to the masses with this one, which will be a "limited production" run, according to the company.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Dave Winfield, Ken Griffey Jr., MLB, Topps, Reggie Jackson, 2022 Topps Archives Signature Series Retired Player Edition on February 7, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Topps x Derek Jeter baseball cards
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The pack: 2021 Topps x Derek Jeter baseball cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Chipper Jones, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, Mike Schmidt, MLB, Roger Clemens, Topps, Andy Pettitte, Bernie Williams, CC Sabathia, Robin Yount, Ryne Sandberg, Mo Vaughn, 2021 Topps X Derek Jeter on June 2, 2021 by BlowoutBuzz.
Making the Grade (June): Slabbing my Patrick Mahomes RCs, higher-grade vintage, Rhea Ripley, The Cobra & much more
Like many collectors, Buzz is a fan of grading and knows that there are many reasons that collectors choose to slab cards. Sometimes it's to enhance the appeal and protect them when selling. Other times it's to protect an investment for the long-term or to protect for sentimental reasons. Or, it might be just for fun or curiosity about a potential grade.
Here's this month's grading diary here on The Buzz ...
PLAYING KETCHUP ... ERR, CATCH-UP
The Card: Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini #104 -- Rookie Card
The Reason Graded: I've had all of my rookie-year Mahomes cards sitting in a "perhaps-grade" stack for some time and this is the first of them from my stash to head down to Florida for a slab from the new company on the block for sports cards. I think most of my bigger Mahomes RCs were slabbed long ago (see one here), but I'm playing catch-up on the other ones now. This is a relatively clean card from a lower-end retail-only brand that is definitely worth the slab -- raw cards are around a couple-hundred but Gem Mint cards can push or even top the $1,000 mark on eBay. I'll take the equivalent from what is looking like a strict grader.
The Grade: CSG 9.5

Grade 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 Total
Population -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2 3 18 1 24
Reality Check: The pop report is still to come* from CSG -- they say it's in the works -- but I knew this one looked good enough to slab now and I was right. The paper stock here from this basic brand is definitely chippy (more on the backs) and those corners could easily get a lift or nick in packaging but this one checked out as a 9.5 ... not bad for what was probably from a bargain-bin blaster. CSG grades pretty tough from what I have seen so far, so a 9.5 felt good.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Pro Wrestling, Making the Grade, Vintage and tagged BGS, Chipper Jones, Dave Winfield, Fleer, Pete Rose, PSA, 1980-81 Topps, Austin Riley, BVG, Dave Parker, Reggie Jackson, Sports Illustrated, Tyler Chatwood, 2011 Bowman Sterling, 1950 Bowman, 1974 Topps, 1975 Topps, Walker Buehler, Antonio McDyess, 2018 Topps Chrome Update, John Johnson, 2019 Topps Update, 2020 Topps Finest WWE, 1997 Fleer Sports Illustrated, Rhea Ripley, David Greenwood, CSG, 2001 Fleer Platinum, 1995-96 Topps Finest, Mike Guerra, Wayne Cooper on June 1, 2021 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps Update baseball cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2020 Topps Update baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview with checklist/SPs/more: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Albert Pujols, Bryce Harper, Byron Buxton, Clayton Kershaw, Dave Winfield, David Price, Derek Jeter, Francisco Lindor, Ichiro Suzuki, Ken Griffey Jr., Manny Machado, Mark McGwire, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, MLB, Mookie Betts, Topps, Andy Pettitte, Cal Ripken Jr., Eddie Murray, Gleyber Torres, Javier Baez, John Smoltz, Kerry Wood, Pedro Martinez, Warren Spahn, Willie Stargell, Cody Bellinger, Sixto Sanchez, Luis Robert, Ronald Acuña Jr., Ron Santo, 2020 Topps Update, Yoshi Tsutsugo, Devin Williams, Cy Sneed, Phillip Diehl, Joel Kuhnel, Andy Burns, Tyler Heineman on March 30, 2021 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz 8 in 8: Busting 2002 Topps American Pie Spirit of America Baseball Edition (Hour 5)
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 5.

The box: 2002 Topps American Pie Spirit of America Baseball Edition cards
The cost: About original price ... see newer MLB boxes here

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz 8 in 8 and tagged Bo Jackson, Dave Winfield, Ernie Banks, Jackie Robinson, Jim Abbott, Mike Schmidt, Nolan Ryan, Andre Dawson, Bob Gibson, Brooks Robinson, Carl Yastrzemski, Duke Snider, Fergie Jenkins, Frank Robinson, Gaylord Perry, George Brett, Hank Greenberg, Harmon Killebrew, Henry Ford, Minnie Minoso, Monte Irvin, Reggie Jackson, Rod Carew, Rollie FIngers, Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver, Warren Spahn, Willie Mays, Cecil Cooper, Battle of Midway, Wright Brothers, George Foster, Space Race, Sandra Day O'Connor, Rosa Parks, George S. Patton, Edward R. Murrow, Jack Kerouac, Don McLean, Ted Kluszewski, 2002 Topps American Pie Spirit of America Edition on February 8, 2021 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps x Super 70s Sports baseball cards
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The packs: 2020 Topps x Super 70s Sports baseball cards (three)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: Initially only via Topps.com ... BlowoutCards.com when/if available

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Alan Trammell, Albert Pujols, Anthony Rizzo, Babe Ruth, Clayton Kershaw, Dave Winfield, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, Giancarlo Stanton, Ichiro Suzuki, Jackie Robinson, Ken Griffey Jr., Manny Machado, Max Scherzer, Mike Schmidt, Mike Trout, MLB, Nolan Ryan, Tim Raines, Tony Gwynn, Topps, Al Kaline, Andre Dawson, Cal Ripken Jr., Carlton Fisk, Christian Yelich, Dale Murphy, Darryl Strawberry, Earl Weaver, Eddie Murray, Fernando Tatis Jr., Gary Carter, George Brett, Gerrit Cole, Hank Aaron, J.R. Richard, Jim Rice, Justin Verlander, Nolan Arenado, Ozzie Smith, Reggie Jackson, Rickey Henderson, Robin Yount, Rollie FIngers, Ryne Sandberg, Sandy Koufax, Steve Carlton, Ted Williams, Trevor Bauer, Willie Mays, Willie Stargell, Dusty Baker, Jim Palmer, Matt Olson, Shohei Ohtani, Dwight Gooden, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, 2020 Topps x Super 70s Sports, Super 70s Sports, George Foster, Dave Kingman, Al Oliver on December 21, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps x Steve Aoki Wave 1 baseball cards
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The box: 2020 Topps x Steve Aoki Wave 1 baseball cards
Where to buy: Initially only via Topps.com ... BlowoutCards.com when/if available

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Alex Bregman, Bryce Harper, Dave Winfield, Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Trout, Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, Topps, Trea Turner, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Cal Ripken Jr., Freddie Freeman, Gavin Lux, Gerrit Cole, Greg Maddux, Hideki Matsui, Rafael Devers, Reggie Jackson, Steve Aoki, Yadier Molina, Brendan McKay, Cody Bellinger, Jesus Luzardo, Shane Bieber, Mike Brosseau, James Karinchak, 2020 Topps x Steve Aoki, 2020 Topps x Steve Aoki Wave 1, 2020 Topps x Steve Aoki Wave 1 checklist on December 17, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps Allen & Ginter baseball cards (blaster)
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The box: 2020 Topps Allen & Ginter baseball cards (blaster box)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Buster Posey, Dave Winfield, David Ortiz, Miguel Cabrera, MLB, Topps, Al Kaline, Billy Williams, Blake Snell, Bob Gibson, Carl Yastrzemski, Eddie Mathews, George Brett, Kerry Wood, Matt Thaiss, Reggie Jackson, Roger Maris, Tommy Lasorda, Trevor Story, Vladimir Guerrero, Warren Spahn, Will Smith, Willie Mays, Yadier Molina, Shohei Ohtani, Dwight Gooden, Nico Hoerner, Kenny Lofton, Aristides Aquino, 2020 Topps Allen & Ginter, Darin Erstad, Orca, Moorish Castle, Pyrite, Mo Vaughn on December 15, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2020 Topps Update baseball cards (blaster box)

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The box: 2020 Topps Update baseball cards (Walmart blaster)
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Buzz Break: 2020 Topps Allen & Ginter X baseball cards

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