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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
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of highlights from this box.
Fast Five: Topps Project 2020 Part II players I'd want to see

This one is a quick idea for a new department here on The Buzz ... Fast Five -- a quick list under a simple topic that might offer a basic starting point for a themed collection. It's a basic list of five items that could be fun for a starting collector or a new way to add to a stash that might already seemingly include everything when it comes to cardboard. For some of you, it's probably common sense. For others of you out there, it's something to think about.
This time? Five players (and cards) I'd want to see in the next rendition of Topps Project 2020. (Would it be Project 2021?)
BAT DOWN, HANDS DOWN
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s bat-down SP variation in 2018 Topps Series 2 is perhaps the most-iconic of all of the Rookie Cards in basic Topps sets in recent years, and I think it would be a no-brainer as a card to bat lead-off on a second project like Topps Project 2020 -- an effort where artists re-create memorable cards from the past for 20 players. The list is one that skews old -- just five players are from 1990 and beyond and only two who debuted in the 2000s -- while the top sellers (so far) have skewed young and that makes me wonder what/who might be popular the next time around. They have to do this again, right? (For the purposes of this list, I'm ignoring the realities of licensing -- some players are potentially not available to Topps or licensing could impose other limitations. (That's what I don't know.) What I do know is a collection of 20 takes on this Acuña would probably get me every time as it's such a good starting point.Keep reading for four more making up the list this time.
First Buzz: 2020 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum autographed baseballs

What: 2020 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum Series 2 autographed baseballs
Arrives: May 6
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase brand hits the field with a new season of stars and legends along with some specialty balls that add to the chase.
The biggest chase of them all this year? Keep reading for that and a gallery of what's in this one.
First Buzz: 2019 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Diamond Stars

What: 2019 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Diamond Stars autographed baseballs
Arrives: Jan. 29
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase brand takes the ink into the new year with a number of notables and rare legends' ink all in one place.
The biggest chase of them all this year? Keep reading for that and a gallery of what's in this one.
First Buzz: 2020 Onyx Baseball Icons Collection
What: 2020 Onyx Baseball Icons Collection
Arrives: Dec. 13
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: Only 100 sealed cases will be made for this one and there will be Hall of Famers and other baseball legends from the past and present all to be found here.
Keep reading for more info on this one, including the checklist.
First Buzz: 2019 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum Series 2 autographed baseballs

What: 2019 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum Series 2 autographed baseballs
Arrives: Oct. 2
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase brand leads finishes up this product's season with a second series of stars and legends along with some specialty balls that add to the chase.
The biggest chase of them all this year? Keep reading for that and a gallery of what's in this one.
Buzz 12 in 12: Busting 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter (Hour 1)
Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 12 in 12 -- a series of a dozen breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in a dozen hours. We'll post one every hour all day long ... this is Hour 1.
The box: 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter baseball cards (hobby box)
The cost: BlowoutCards.com
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
First Buzz: 2019 Topps Heritage baseball cards
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What: 2019 Topps Heritage baseball cards
Arrives: Feb. 27
Box basics: One autograph or Relic per 24-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here (when live)What's buzz-worthy: Welcome to a new decade. Collectors can turn back the clock to 1970 once again with the arrival of Heritage, which is a line that has taken us year by year through the past Topps designs -- but with new players -- leading to this set in its journey that began back in 2001.
Keep reading for more as well as a full gallery of images.
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Archives baseball cards (blaster box)

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The box: 2018 Topps Archives baseball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Packs per box: 8 (seven standard packs, one coin pack)
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 58 (56 cards and two coins)
Base set completion: 50 of 300 (17 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Gary Carter, Roberto Clemente, Wade Boggs, Buster Posey, Rod Carew, Kyle Schwarber, David Ortiz, Ozzie Smith, Greg Maddux, Will Clark, Justin Verlander, Ryne Sandberg, Aaron Judge
Rookie Cards (10) – Ronald Acuña Jr., Juan Soto, Chance Sisco, Luis Gohara, Tyler Mahle, Francisco Mejia, Brian Anderson, Jordan Hicks, Harrison Bader, Austin Meadows
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter X baseball cards
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The box: 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter X baseball cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for regular hobby)
Packs per box: 18
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 144
Base set completion: 115 of 300 (38 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, Derek Jeter, Giancarlo Stanton, Jim Thome, Chipper Jones, Paige Spiranac, Mookie Betts, Bullpen Car, Method Man, Genie Bouchard, Lindsay Vonn, Ernie Banks, Roberto Clemente, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Theo Epstein, Corey Seager, Anthony Rizzo, Buster Posey, Max Scherzer, Kyle Schwarber, Bob Gibson, Paul Goldschmidt, Sonny Fredrickson, Samesong Park, Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander, Jeff Bagwell, Don Mattingly, Dave Winfield, Jose Canseco, H. Jon Benjamin, Clayton Kershaw
Rookie Cards (15) – Shohei Ohtani, Rhys Hoskins, Erick Fedde (SP), Christian Villanueva (SP), Austin Hays, J.D. Davis, Parker Bridwell, Rafael Devers, Jack Flaherty, Ryan McMahon, Alex Verdugo, Andrew Stevenson, Francisco Mejia, Victor Caratini, Chance Sisco
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter baseball cards (hobby)

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The box: 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter baseball cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Packs per box: 25 (24 plus box-topper)
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 193
Base set completion: 130 of 300 (43 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Claire Smith, Aaron Judge, Ichiro Suzuki, Bill James, Phil Coyne, Bryce Harper, Roberto Clemente, Kelsey Plum, Albert Pujols, Christopher McDonald, Biz Markie, Nolan Ryan, Greg Maddux, Mark McGwire, Jackie Robinson, Cal Ripken Jr., Honus Wagner, Sean Evans, Trea Turner, Mike Piazza, Austin Rogers, Tyronn Lue, Barry Larkin, Roger Clemens, Dansby Swanson, Manny Machado, Michael Rapaport, Mariano Rivera, Ryne Sandberg, Andrew Benintendi
Rookie Cards (17) – Shohei Ohtani, Brandon Woodruff (SP), Zack Granite, Willie Calhoun, Brian Anderson, Walker Buehler, Amed Rosario, Clint Frazier, Paul Blackburn, J.P. Crawford, Garrett Cooper, Nicky Delmonico, Jackson Stephens, Lucas Sims, Ryan McMahon, Alex Verdugo, Andrew Stevenson
Buzz Break: 2018 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)

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The box: 2018 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 60
Set completion: 42 of 270 (16 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – The San Diego Chicken, Giancarlo Stanton, Andrew Benintendi, Bryce Harper, Nolan Ryan, Jose Altuve, Trea Turner, George Brett, Max Scherzer, Josh Donaldson, Aaron Judge, Dave Winfield, Joey Votto, George Brett, Wade Boggs, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Jim Palmer
Buzz 12 in 12: Busting 1990 Score baseball cards (Hour 10)
Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 12 in 12 -- a series of a dozen breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in a dozen hours. We'll post one every hour all day long ... this is Hour 10.
The box: 1990 Score baseball cards
The cost: $9.99 (you can find it for less)
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz 12 in 12: Busting 2018 Topps Stadium Club (Hour 6)
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The box: 2018 Topps Stadium Club baseball cards (blaster)
The cost: Click here (for hobby)
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
First Buzz: 2018 In The Game Used Sports cards

What: 2018 In The Game Used Sports cards
Arrives: Aug. 1
Box basics: Five memorabilia cards per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: Leaf takes its In The Game Used brand and opens it up to the wider sports world beyond hockey with a high-end product that will have a low print run, a limited distribution and a prime spot at the National Sports Collectors Convention as part of its box-breaking redemption program.
Keep reading for more as well as a full gallery of images released so far.
Making the Grade (June): A perfect Alexa Bliss NXT RC parallel, Michael Jordan's signature, DeShaun Watson, Maddux & 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 ...
Buzz Break: 2018 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)
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The box: 2018 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 60
Set completion: 47 of 270 (17 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Aaron Judge, Kris Bryant, Kirby Puckett, Eddie Mathews, Wade Boggs, Buster Posey, Trea Turner, Max Scherzer, George Brett, Harmon Killebrew, Paul Goldschmidt, Miguel Cabrera
Buzz Break: 2018 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)
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The box: 2018 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 60
Set completion: 50 of 270 (19 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Mickey Mantle, Mike Trout, Carlos Correa, Miguel Cabrera, Gary Sanchez, Chipper Jones, Jim Palmer, Eddie Mathews, Frank Thomas, Reggie Jackson, Tom Seaver, Juan Marichal, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Gary Sheffield, Barry Larkin, Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Albert Pujols, Anthony Rizzo, Cody Bellinger, Ozzie Smith, Clayton Kershaw, Madison Bumgarner, Francisco Lindor
Buzz 12 in 12: Busting a 2003 Fleer Hardball box (Hour 6)
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The box: 2003 Fleer Hardball baseball cards (hobby)
The cost: $49
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz Break: 2017 Topps Update baseball cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2017 Topps Update baseball cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for nearly all wax formats)
Packs per box: 11 (10 standard plus one medallion pack)
Cards per pack: 10
Cards in this box: 101
Base set completion: 81 of 300 (27 percent)
Duplicates: 0Base cards of note – Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, Corey Seager, Giancarlo Stanton, Francisco Lindor, George Springer, Bryce Harper, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Stephen Strasburg
Rookie Cards (30) – Notables include Andrew Benintendi, Bradley Zimmer (2), Aaron Judge (no logo), Lewis Brinson, Yulieski Gurriel, Jordan Montgomery
Buzz Break: 2017 Topps Fire baseball cards (collector's box)

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The box: 2017 Topps Fire baseball cards (collector's box)
Where to buy: Initially only at Target ($69.99)
Packs per box: 20
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 120
Base set completion: 98 of 200 (49 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Bryce Harper, Chipper Jones, Anthony Rizzo, Corey Seager, Ken Griffey Jr., Fergie Jenkins, Derek Jeter, Greg Maddux, Dave Winfield, Eddie Mathews, Warren Spahn, Ted Williams, Manny Machado, Carl Yastrzemski, Nolan Ryan, Mike Piazza, Kris Bryant, Andre Dawson, Jose Canseco, Pedro Martinez, Cal Ripken Jr.
Rookie Cards (25) – Cody Bellinger, Andrew Benintendi, Matt Olson, Dansby Swanson, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Ryon Healy, Lewis Brinson, Rob Zastryzny, Joe Musgrove, Hunter Dozier, Luke Weaver, Yulieski Gurriel, Orlando Arcia, Jake Thompson, Carson Fulmer, Braden Shipley, Jose DeLeon, Raimel Tapia, Seth Lugo, Jorge Alfaro, Gavin Cecchini, Renato Nunez, Hunter Renfroe, Tyler Glasnow
First Buzz: 2017 Topps Fire MLB

What: 2017 Topps Fire baseball cards
Arrives: This week only initially via Target stores
Box basics: Two hits per 20-pack collector's box; blaster boxes and jumbo packs
Checklist: Click here to viewWhat's buzz-worthy: Fire returns as a limited retail-only release with three pack formats all featuring different options for collectors.
Keep reading for more as well as a full gallery of images.
First Buzz: 2017 Leaf Autographed Jersey Multi-sport Edition

What: 2017 Leaf Autographed Jersey Multi-sport Edition
Arrives: October/November
Box basics: One autographed custom jersey per box (eight boxes per case)What's buzz-worthy: Leaf expands the collecting landscape for its newest autographed-jersey-in-a-box release with this one that includes tough autographs from some of the biggest stars in sports history ... like Andre The Giant.
Keep reading for more.
Buzz Break: 2017 Topps Stadium Club baseball cards (blaster box)

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The box: 2017 Topps Stadium Club baseball cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 5
Cards in this box: 40
Base set completion: 32 of 300 (11 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Sandy Koufax, Francisco Lindor, Evan Longoria, Cal Ripken Jr., Greg Maddux, Johnny Bench, Gary Sanchez, Tim Raines, Ryne Sandberg, Nolan Ryan, Addison Russell
Rookie Cards (2) – Orlando Arcia, Kyle Zimmer (no logo)
First Buzz: 2017 Historic Autographs Autographed Jersey National Edition
What: 2017 Historic Autographs Autographed Jersey National Edition
Arrives: July 26
Box basics: One autographed jersey per tinWhat's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs readies this one for the National Sports Collectors Convention and the company will be offering incentives for those who pop a tin to trade in or trade up while at the show.
Keep reading for more information.






























