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First Buzz: 2026 Leaf Metal Presidents' Day trading cards
What: 2026 Leaf Metal Presidents' Day
Arrives: February 2026
Box basics: Three autographed cards and one The Presidents card per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: The Metal holiday release approach once again put the focus on a single day and this one offers up some political history, some patriotic salutes and plenty of star power from around the sports world -- and beyond -- all under one lid.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Multi-sport and tagged Barry Sanders, Halle Berry, Leaf Trading Cards, Lionel Messi, Nolan Ryan, Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow, Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Conor McGregor, Emmitt Smith, Gal Gadot, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Henry Cavill, Jaylen Brown, John Goodman, Larry Bird, Margot Robbie, Mike Tyson, Mr. T, Nick Saban, Randy Moss, Robert De Niro, Sigourney Weaver, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Kate Beckinsale, Nikola Jokic, Chris Webber, Val Kilmer, Chuck Norris, Penny Hardaway, Aaron Paul, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Anna Leigh Waters, Olivia Dunne, Lamine Yamal, Nicolas Cage, Anthony Hopkins, Livvy Dunne, Mel Gibson, Cameron Boozer, 2026 Leaf Metal Presidents' Day, Roy Jones Jr., Vinny Paz on January 6, 2026 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century 1/1 Proofs
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The pack: 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs
Where to buy: Click here (these are box-toppers in Pop Century boxes)

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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break and tagged Leaf Trading Cards, Ralph Macchio, The Karate Kid, Braveheart, My Cousin Vinny, Mel Gibson, 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century, 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs, Lethal Weapon on December 29, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2025 Leaf Electrum Multi-sport trading cards

What: 2025 Leaf Electrum Multi-sport trading cards
Arrives: Jan. 30, 2026
Box basics: Three auto cards per hobby box (10 per case) or five autos and one 1/1 Vibrance or Flash auto per super mega box (eight per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: One of Leaf's newer lines gets a sophomore release with a new packaging option in play and with stars from the field and beyond both found inside -- sometimes on the same card.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Multi-sport, Non-sports and tagged Bo Jackson, Chevy Chase, Drew Brees, Halle Berry, Hulk Hogan, John Elway, Ken Griffey Jr., Lea Thompson, Leaf Trading Cards, Lionel Messi, Peyton Manning, Ric Flair, Tim Tebow, Alicia Silverstone, Allen Iverson, Ben Affleck, Brett Favre, Conor McGregor, Emmitt Smith, Eric Dickerson, Gal Gadot, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Henry Cavill, Joe Montana, John Goodman, Kevin Smith, Larry Bird, Mike Tyson, Mr. T, Patrick Ewing, Rampage Jackson, Reggie Jackson, Robert DeNiro, Steph Curry, Steve Austin, The Sandlot, Elisabeth Shue, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Val Kilmer, Justin Jefferson, Rafael Nadal, Ronaldo Nazario, Liv Tyler, Cameron Brink, Carlos Alcaraz, Jayden Daniels, Anna Leigh Waters, Olivia Dunne, Bryce Dallas Howard, Michael B. Jordan, Nicolas Cage, D.J. Lagway, Ashton Jeanty, Mel Gibson, Cameron Boozer, Giannis Antetkounmpo, 2025 Leaf Electrum Multi-sport, Ralph Fiennes on November 6, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2025 Leaf Vivid football cards
What: 2025 Leaf Vivid football cards
Arrives: Sept. 12
Box basics: Seven autos per nine-card hobby box (12 boxes per case) or 10 autos per 12-card jumbo box (eight per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: A third year of Vivid football includes base cards in the mix -- every one of them a 1/1 creation -- alongside the autographs that cover the gridiron and offer up a few surprised from beyond it, too.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Football, Movies and tagged Barry Sanders, Bo Jackson, Dan Marino, John Elway, Ken Griffey Jr., Leaf Trading Cards, Lionel Messi, Roger Staubach, Al Pacino, Conor McGregor, Emmitt Smith, Gal Gadot, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Larry Bird, Randy Moss, Robert De Niro, Steve Austin, Terry Bradshaw, Patrick Mahomes, Ja'Marr Chase, Tyler Shough, Jayden Daniels, Cade Klubnik, Ashton Jeanty, DJ Lagway, Mel Gibson, Bryce Underwood, Sam Leavitt, LaNorris Sellers, Cam Skattebo, Jeremiyah Love, 2025 Leaf Vivid, 2025 Leaf Vivid football, John Mateer, Tommy Mellott on August 6, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century trading cards
What: 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century trading cards
Arrives: May 2025
Box basics: Four autographed cards and two 1/1 proofs or printing plates per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Leaf's annual celebrity release returns once again with some big names in store and a little more to be found in every box.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Non-sports and tagged Charlie Sheen, Halle Berry, Harrison Ford, Leaf Trading Cards, Saturday Night Live, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Al Pacino, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brie Larson, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pine, Christina Applegate, Drew Barrymore, Elizabeth Olsen, Emilio Estevez, Gene Hackman, John Travolta, Margot Robbie, Mark Wahlberg, Ozzy Osbourne, Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Zoe Saldana, Ed O'Neill, Kate Beckinsale, Rose McGowan, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Douglas, Paul Rudd, Mira Sorvino, Thomas Jane, Ben Stiller, Natalie Portman, Gene Davis, Helena Bonham Carter, Lou Diamond Phillips, Ray Liotta, Gisele Bündchen, Ethan Hawke, Emelia Clarke, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Macaulay Culkin, Marisa Tomei, Karen Gillan, Helen Hunt, Anthony Hopkins, David Arquette, Cillian Murphy, Mel Gibson, Kevin Bacon, Dermot Mulroney, 2025 Leaf Metal Pop Century, Angelica Huston, Katy Segal, Matthew Lillard, John Carpenter on January 30, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2024 Leaf History Book Pop Culture Edition
What: 2024 Leaf History Book Pop Culture Edition Chapter 1 trading cards
Arrives: Jan. 10, 2025
Box basics: Two booklet cards per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Leaf offers up nothing but booklet cards from the non-sports realm for this newest release in its History Book brand and it's packing some of the biggest Hollywood names from the past and present -- sometimes in the same booklet.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Non-sports and tagged Leaf Trading Cards, Al Pacino, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, Christina Applegate, Clint Eastwood, Elizabeth Olsen, Gene Hackman, John Travolta, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Sylvester Stallone, Uma Thurman, Zoe Saldana, Ed O'Neill, Henry Winkler, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas, Paul Bettany, Rosario Dawson, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, 2024 Leaf History Book Pop Culture Edition Chapter 1, Natali Portman, Cillian Murphy, Mel Gibson on October 16, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.

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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

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