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Making the Grade (Sept.): Some football, plenty of oddball, even more Shotzi, old comic books, perfect slabs & plenty more
Like many collectors, Buzz is a fan of grading ... so here's this month's grading diary.
TOP-GRADE VARIATION
The Card: C.J. Stroud 2021-22 Bowman University Chrome Prospects -- image variation
The Reason Graded: If you poke around in the archives for the Buzz Breaks of this release, you'll likely find a break where I missed this one and just simply called it a Refractor despite it being an image variation (all are Refractors on these). It should have been obvious based on the practice photo vs. game action, but I only spotted it well after the fact -- months, if not years, later -- when going through my old boxes. When I stopped to look, this card looked absolutely flawless and since it's somewhat rarer than the others it's also still a bit pricier for a standard card. (It's no monster but it's definitely better than a few types of Refractors.) Since it was so clean and the NFL season is upon us, I put this one into a bulk submission.
The Grade: CGC 10 (Pristine)

Grade 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 P10 Total
Population 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 4
Reality Check: This card checked in at exactly where I thought it would. Fun find and a win -- and it wasn't even tucked away in a box penny sleeved. The divide between mine and the other copies graded is also an interesting one -- perhaps there's a common flaw on copies due to position on the sheet or from machinery? No idea ...
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Comics, Football, Movies, Non-sports, Pro Wrestling, Making the Grade, TV, Vintage and tagged Babe Ruth, BenchWarmer, College football, Disney, Marvel Comics, Mickey Mantle, Mike Piazza, MLB, NFL, Panini America, Rocky Bleier, Target, Topps, Walmart, WWE, 1961 Topps, 1964 Topps, 2010 Topps Heritage, 2016 Bowman Draft, Amazing Spider-Man, Bo Bichette, Evangeline Lilly, Jim Lee, Lost, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Roger Maris, X-men, 2011 TRISTAR Obak, U.S. Army, 1992 BenchWarmer, Inkworks, Jeff Anderson, Lisa Spoonauer, Brian O'Halloran, Caitlin Bree, Meijer, Vietnam War, AEW, 2020 Topps, Spencer Torkelson, Shotzi Blackheart, Michael Ynoa, Alicia Rickter, 2021 Bowman's Best, C.J. Stroud, Anna Jay, 2021-22 Bowman University, Tiffany Stratton, 2022 Panini Select WWE, Michael Harris II, Saraya, 2023 Topps Stadium Club, 2022 AEW Metal Universe, Blowout Buzz, 2023 Wrestling Card Collector Series Series 2, 2023 Panini Chronicles WWE, Dante Hicks, The Little Mermaid, 2025 Topps Now WWE, Randal Graves, 2017 Skybox Clerks, 2008 Bowman Draft, Ernie Ladd, Disney's The Little Mermaid Limited Series, Kate Austen, 2005 Inkworks Lost Preview Set, 2022 Upper Deck AEW New Arrivals, 1992 BenchWarmer Series 1, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 2021 Topps Garbage Pail Kids '21 Was The Worst, Veronica Loughran on September 1, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2025 Donruss baseball cards (mega box)
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The box: 2025 Donruss baseball cards (mega)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a couple other formats)
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Baseball Hall of Fame, Buster Posey, Chipper Jones, Craig Biggio, David Ortiz, Frank Thomas, Mike Mussina, Mike Piazza, MLB, MLBPA, Nolan Ryan, Panini America, Sammy Sosa, Bert Campaneris, Billy Martin, Edgar Martinez, Greg Maddux, Ivan Rodriguez, Jack Morris, Jim Thome, John Smoltz, Ozzie Smith, Pedro Martinez, Tim Hudson, Tony Perez, Willie Stargell, Pee Wee Reese, Kumar Rocker, Jim Hunter, Bobby Witt Jr., Robin Ventura, Jack Leiter, Luisangel Acuña, Dylan Crews, Bobby Miller, Marcelo Mayer, Brady House, Ethan Salas, Colson Montgomery, Brooks Lee, Cole Young, Brock Wilken, Jacob Wilson, Junior Caminero, Tommy Troy, Seaver King, Charlie Condon, Brody Brecht, Arjun Nimmala, Cooper Pratt, Connor Norby, Christian Moore, Kash Mayfield, Ben Hess, Leo De Vries, Jesus Made, 2025 Donruss, Carson Benge, Levi Sterling, Michael Young, Owen Hall, Francisco Vilorio on August 27, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2025 Leaf Baseball Nation baseball cards
What: 2025 Leaf Baseball Nation baseball cards
Arrives: Sepetmber
Box basics: Six autos per 12-card hobby box (12 per case) or nine per 18-card jumbo box with one multi-signed card guaranteed (eight per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: A new name in the Leaf lineup includes a mix of past and present stars -- sometimes on the same cards -- with a meaty mix of flashy signed and unsigned cards in both box formats. It's also the company's first release with an MLBPA-approved lineup.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged David Ortiz, Frank Thomas, Ichiro, Ken Griffey Jr., Leaf Trading Cards, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Piazza, MiLB, MLB, MLBPA, Nolan Ryan, Pete Rose, Adrian Beltre, Don Mattingly, Eddie Murray, Johnny Bench, Pedro Martinez, Bobby Witt Jr., Dylan Crews, Travis Bazzana, Charlie Condon, Konnor Griffin, Samuel Basallo, Leodalis De Vries, Rintaro Sasaki, Jesus Made, Kevin McGonigle, Josue De Paula, 2025 Leaf Baseball Nation, Carson Benge, Roch Cholowsky on August 14, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2004 Topps Cracker Jack baseball cards
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The pack: 2004 Topps Cracker Jack baseball cards (retail)
Where to buy: Will take some looking ... BlowoutCards.com for other Retro Rips

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Albert Pujols, Chipper Jones, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Piazza, MLB, Nomar Garciaparra, Sammy Sosa, Topps, 1915 Cracker Jack, Alex Rodriguez, Austin Kearns, Gary Sheffield, Tom Glavine, Troy Glaus, Aaron Boone, Adam Dunn, Scott Rolen, David Eckstein, Ervin Santana, Cracker Jack, A.J. Pierzynski, 2004 Topps Cracker Jack on July 10, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
A snowstorm in July is never, ever a good thing on cardboard
It started as a simple idea for some summertime filler breaks ... but this old pack turned out to be a reminder of something else to consider.
It's a 1993 Bowman jumbo with 22 cards inside -- 20 of them being shots at a Rookie Card for New York Yankees icon and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter as the big find. Jumbo packs also include a pair of foiled cards from the 708-card set that doesn't include a single thing otherwise.
It's all gas, no breaks -- at least if base cards are your thing.
There are no insert cards, no parallels, no hits ... just cards (a few with foil, but nearly all without). The only chase beyond landing your specific wanted name here are the RCs -- there are almost 200 names in the set (27.5 percent of it to be precise) being a first-year MLB card appearance.
So ... what did I find this time?
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Just For Fun and tagged Derek Jeter, Mike Piazza, MLB, The Big Bang Theory, Topps, Andy Pettitte, Derek Jeter Rookie Card, ESPN, Gary Sheffield, Manny Ramirez, 1993 Bowman, Schrödinger's cat, Jason Bere, Marty Cordova, Eduardo Perez on July 2, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2025 Pulse Foundry baseball + Heat Seeker/booster
Heat Seeker box
What: 2025 Pulse Foundry baseball cards
Arrives: Late August
Box basics: Four encased autographed cards per six-pack hobby box (10 boxes per case); One encased autographed card per Heat Seeker box (24 boxes per case); Two encased autographed cards per 24-pack/24-card booster box (10 boxes per case)
Checklist: See early players list for each version in the gallery
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: This newer player in the card realm hits the diamond once again with a release with a trio of packaging formats, unique inclusions and varying lineups, too, for fans of autographs and baseball.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Mike Piazza, Robin Yount, Vladimir Guerrero, James Wood, Paul Skenes, Travis Bazzana, Nick Kurtz, Bryce Eldridge, Roman Anthony, Konnor Griffin, Pulse Trading Cards, Kristian Campbell, Leo De Vries, Jesus Made, 2025 Pulse Foundry Baseball, 2025 Pulse Foundry Baseball Heat Seeker on June 24, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2024 Topps Series 2 baseball cards (mega box)
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The box: 2024 Topps Series 2 baseball cards (mega)
First Buzz preview & checklist/odds: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (a few formats)

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, Chipper Jones, Clayton Kershaw, Francisco Lindor, Manny Machado, Mark McGwire, Mickey Mantle, Mike Piazza, Mike Trout, MLB, Mookie Betts, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Austin Riley, Bo Bichette, Cal Ripken Jr., Freddie Freeman, George Brett, Joey Votto, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, Sandy Koufax, Jose Ramirez, Shohei Ohtani, Triston Casas, Julio Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman, C.J. Abrams, Bobby Witt Jr., Luis Arraez, Gunnar Henderson, Corbin Carroll, Jasson Dominguez, Kyle Harrison, Heston Kjerstad, Nick Loftin, Emmanuel Rivera, Sal Frelick, Zack Gelof, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jung Hoo Lee, Ceddanne Rafaela, 2024 Topps Series 2, Spencer Steer, Luis Robert Jr. on July 16, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2024 Panini Prizm baseball cards
What: 2024 Panini Prizm baseball cards
Arrives: Aug. 28
Box basics: Three autographs per 12-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Prizm arrives for another year with all-time greats, future prospects and selected MLB newcomers in play here as part of the familiar formula of the past but without current veterans.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Mike Piazza, Panini America, Ivan Rodriguez, Jim Thome, Willie Mays, Dylan Crews, James Wood, Paul Skenes, Nolan Schanuel, Evan Carter, Tommy Troy, 2024 Panini Prizm on June 10, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2023 Leaf Trinity baseball cards
What: 2023 Leaf Trinity baseball cards
Arrives: July 2024
Box basics: Six autographed cards per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Trinity hits the field once again with a 2023 release that's packed with young stars and promising prospects -- and it's nothing but hits.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Barry Larkin, Leaf Trading Cards, Mike Piazza, Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, Tony Perez, Dylan Crews, Ethan Salas, Elly de la Cruz, Paul Skenes, 2023 Leaf Trinity, Junior Caminero, Roman Anthony on May 31, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2024 Leaf Lumber baseball cards
What: 2024 Leaf Lumber baseball cards
Arrives: July 31
Box basics: Four premium hits per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Leaf's bats-focused brand arrives for another summer with legends from the game in play as well as fan favorites from more recent years with multi-auto and multi-mem cards to be found in this hits-only release.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Babe Ruth, Ernie Banks, Fred McGriff, Joe DiMaggio, Leaf Trading Cards, Mickey Mantle, Mike Piazza, Mike Schmidt, MLB, Paul Molitor, Pete Rose, Cal Ripken Jr., Frank Robinson, Gary Sheffield, George Brett, Hank Aaron, Joe Jackson, Johnny Bench, Reggie Jackson, Ted Williams, Wade Boggs, Willie Mays, Jason Giambi, Steve Garvey, Ronald Acuña Jr., 2024 Leaf Lumber on April 27, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)

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The box: 2021 Donruss baseball cards (hanger 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 Aaron Judge, Babe Ruth, Byron Buxton, Dansby Swanson, Frank Thomas, Ichiro Suzuki, Jacob deGrom, Kris Bryant, Max Scherzer, Mike Piazza, MLBPA, Panini America, Sammy Sosa, Trea Turner, Christian Yelich, Jim Thome, Nolan Arenado, Ryne Sandberg, Starling Marte, Tim Anderson, Vladimir Guerrero, Shohei Ohtani, Max Fried, Nick Madrigal, Juan Soto, Keibert Ruiz, Joey Bart, Dylan Carlson, Mike Yastrzemski, 2021 Donruss on February 28, 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 Anthony Rizzo, Barry Larkin, Ichiro Suzuki, Mike Piazza, MLB, Tony Gwynn, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yogi Berra, Alex Rodriguez, Dennis Eckersley, Matt Chapman, Ozzie Smith, Rod Carew, Jose Ramirez, Jack Flaherty, Brice Turang, Nolan Gorman, Cedric Mullins, Jonathan India, Shane Bieber, Ronald Acuña Jr., Francisco Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, Hayden Wesneski, Miguel Vargas, Bo Naylor, Spencer Strider, Ji-Hwan Bae, Vaughn Grissom, Liover Peguero, Hunter Brown, Ezequiel Tovar, 2023 Topps Stadium Club, Javier Assad on February 19, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2023 Topps Luminaries baseball cards
What: 2023 Topps Luminaries baseball cards
Arrives: Feb. 7, 2024
Box basics: One autograph or autographed Relic card per box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: This high-end line returns for a seventh campaign for MLB with every card a hit limited to no more than 15 copies and with a number of outrageous booklet cards in the mix.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols, Chipper Jones, Frank Thomas, Mike Piazza, Mike Trout, MLB, Sammy Sosa, Topps, Alex Rodriguez, Blake Snell, Carl Yastrzemski, Eddie Murray, Johnny Bench, Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr., Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, Michael Harris, 2023 Topps Luminaries on January 30, 2024 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.
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: 2023 Donruss baseball cards (blaster)
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The box: 2023 Donruss baseball cards (blaster)
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 Frank Thomas, Hall of Fame, Ichiro Suzuki, Ken Griffey Jr., Larry Walker, Mike Piazza, Nolan Ryan, Panini America, Pete Rose, Randy Johnson, Al Kaline, Andres Galarraga, Cal Ripken Jr., Carlton Fisk, Dennis Eckersley, Duke Snider, George Brett, Ivan Rodriguez, Johnny Bench, Juan Gonzalez, Lou Brock, Mariano Rivera, prospects, Ryne Sandberg, Tom Seaver, Vladimir Guerrero, Wade Boggs, Willie Stargell, Al Simmons, Masyn Winn, Chief Meyers, Jim Hunter, Jasson Dominguez, Drew Romo, Luisangel Acuña, Mick Abel, Marcelo Mayer, Jordan Walker, Jordan Lawlar, Druw Jones, Jackson Holliday, Elly de la Cruz, Sal Frelick, Brooks Lee, 2023 Donruss, Evan Carter, J.R. Ritchie, Henry Bolte, Daniel Susac, Cooper Hjerpe on October 11, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Stadium Club MLB cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2022 Topps Stadium Club baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols, Babe Ruth, Bryce Harper, Byron Buxton, Kris Bryant, Lou Gehrig, Manny Machado, Mike Piazza, MLB, Topps, Yoan Moncada, Don Mattingly, Edgar Martinez, Johnny Bench, Wade Boggs, Jake Burger, Drew Ellis, Seth Beer, Juan Soto, Brandon Marsh, Jackson Kowar, Ronald Acuña Jr., 2022 Topps Stadium Club, Sammy Long, Bryan de la Cruz, Rodolfo Castro, Chas McCormick, Alfonso Rivas, Seiya Suzuki on October 4, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum (blaster)
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The box: 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum baseball cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby/LITE)
First Buzz preview with checklist: Click here
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Alan Trammell, Alex Bregman, Bryce Harper, Mike Mussina, Mike Piazza, MLB, Topps, Trea Turner, 1953 Topps, Brandon Crawford, Dennis Eckersley, Edgar Martinez, Gary Sanchez, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jim Rice, Kenta Maeda, Mitch Moreland, Ozzie Albies, Sparky Anderson, Stan Musial, Starling Marte, Zack Greinke, Carson Kelly, Kevin Gausman, Colton Welker, Bruce Sutter, Pete Alonso, Jackson Kowar, Brandon Lowe, Luke Voit, Edward Cabrera, Luis Gil, Vidal Brujan, Gio Urshela, Dontrelle Willis, Emmanuel Rivera, Jose Siri, A.J. Alexy, 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Edition on August 21, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2023 Topps Archives Signature Series Retired PE
What: 2023 Topps Archives Signature Series Retired Player Edition baseball cards
Arrives: Aug. 16
Box basics: One encased and numbered buyback autograph per box (20 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
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, with one added touch to indicate legendary greatness among the cards this time.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Baseball Hall of Fame, Mark McGwire, Mike Piazza, MLB, Topps, Stan Musial, Willie Mays, 2023 Topps Archives Signature Series Retired Player Edition on August 1, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Stadium Club MLB cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2022 Topps Stadium Club baseball cards (blaster)
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 Anthony Rizzo, Craig Biggio, Jackie Robinson, Mark McGwire, Mike Piazza, MLB, Topps, Trea Turner, Austin Riley, Hideki Matsui, Kerry Wood, Mariano Rivera, Rickey Henderson, Ryne Sandberg, Jake Burger, Matt Olson, Dwight Gooden, Eric Davis, Jo Adell, Chris Taylor, Wander Franco, Ryan Vilade, Julio Rodriguez, C.J. Abrams, Bryson Stott, Bobby Witt Jr., Tyler Stephenson, 2022 Topps Stadium Club, Zach Pop, Seiya Suzuki on June 23, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2023 Panini Immaculate Collection baseball cards
What: 2023 Panini Immaculate Collection baseball cards
Arrives: Aug. 4
Box basics: Four autographs and two memorabilia cards per six-card box (eight boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Immaculate is back for a new season on the diamond with nothing but hits inside for stars from the past and then promising prospects and guys who may already be new to the majors just this year.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Babe Ruth, Hall of Fame, Jeff Bagwell, Ken Griffey Jr., Mickey Mantle, Mike Piazza, Panini America, Bob Feller, Eddie Murray, George Brett, prospects, Wade Boggs, Colson Montgomery, James Wood, Jasson Domiguez, Masataka Yoshida, 2023 Panini Immaculate Collection on June 13, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2023 Leaf Vibrance sports cards
What: 2023 Leaf Vibrance sports cards
Arrives: June 30
Box basics: Two autographed cards per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: The second release for this star-studded and colorful brand in the Leaf lineup once again will include greats from around the sports world all in one spot with a number of sets to chase but ink the key to everything in what the company calls "the single greatest multi-sport checklist in hobby history."
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Multi-sport and tagged Albert Pujols, Bo Jackson, Dan Marino, David Ortiz, John Elway, Ken Griffey Jr., Kevin Durant, Leaf Trading Cards, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Piazza, Peyton Manning, Roger Staubach, Steve Young, Brett Favre, Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Joe Montana, Patrick Ewing, Steph Curry, Warren Moon, Nikola Jokic, Trae Young, Gary Payton, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Erling Haaland, Charles Leclerc, Anthony Edwards, Rafael Nadal, Yuki Tsunoda, Sergio Perez, Tyson Fury, 2023 Leaf Vibrance, Carlos Alcaraz on April 26, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Stadium Club MLB cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2022 Topps Stadium Club baseball cards (blaster)
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 Derek Jeter, Frank Thomas, Jeff Bagwell, Mike Piazza, MLB, Mookie Betts, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., George Brett, Hank Aaron, Kyle Lewis, Ozzie Albies, Wade Boggs, Willie Mays, Connor Seabold, Greg Deichmann, Edward Cabrera, Sean Murphy, Cal Raleigh, Joe Ryan, Reid Detmers, Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2022 Topps Stadium Club, Luke Williams, Tylor Megill, Seiya Suzuki, Alejo Lopez, Otto Lopez, A.J. Alexy on March 16, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2020 Panini Diamond Kings (blaster box)

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The box: 2020 Panini Diamond Kings baseball cards (mispacked blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby & FOTL)

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Nola, Manny Machado, Mike Piazza, Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Panini America, Randy Johnson, Tony Gwynn, Ty Cobb, Bo Bichette, Cal Ripken Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., George Brett, Johnny Bench, Jose Berrios, Logan Webb, Nap Lajoie, Roger Maris, Ted Williams, Trevor Story, Brendan McKay, Kyle Seager, Adrian Morejon, Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, Nico Hoerner, Ronald Acuña Jr., Brusdar Graterol, 2020 Panini Diamond Kings, Josh Rojas, Jaylin Davis, Jake Fraley, Deivy Grullon, Michael King, Tres Barrera on January 19, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)

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The box: 2021 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
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Baseball (all dates subject to change)
Oct. 1 - 2025 Panini Three & Two
Oct. 1 - 2025 TRISTAR H.T. Gr. Slam
Oct. 8 - 2025 Bowman Chrome Mega
Oct. 22 - 2025 Topps Diamond Icons
Oct. 22 - 2025 Topps Holiday
Oct. 23 - 2025 Pulse Series 2 Retail
Oct. 24 - 2025 Leaf Lumber
Oct. 30 - 2025 Onyx Vintage Extended
Oct. 31 - 2025 Leaf A Bronx Legacy
Oct. TBD - 2025 Leaf Vivid
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse All Star
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse DSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Foundry
Oct. TBD - 2024 Pulse Lumin HSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Stratos HHS
Oct. TBD - 2024 Wild Card 5 Card SD
Oct. TBD - 2024 Wild Card Splat

Basketball
Oct. 16 - 2025 Donruss WNBA
Oct. TBD - 2024-25 Prizm Black

Football
Oct. 1 - 2025 Leaf Vivid
Oct. 8 - 2025 Panini Black
Oct. 9 - 2024 Panini Flawless
Oct. 10 - 2025 Panini Certified
Oct. 10 - 2025 Donruss Hobby Tin
Oct. 10 - 2025 TRISTAR H.T. Minis PSE
Oct. 15 - 2025 Panini Impeccable
Oct. 16 - 2024 Panini Eminence
Oct. 17 - 2025 TRISTAR H.T. Jerseys 2
Oct. 22 - 2025 Panini Absolute
Oct. 23 - 2025 Pulse Retail 2
Oct. 24 - 2025 Panini Mosaic
Oct. 29 - 2025 Panini Phoenix
Oct. 31 - 2025 Panini Prizm Draft
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Foundry HSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Meridian HSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Stratos HSE
Oct. TBD - 2024 TruMystery Chips
Oct. TBD - 2025 Wild Card Comix R&L
Oct. TBD - 2025 Wild Card Metallix PD

Hockey
Oct. 8 - 2024-25 Ultimate Collection
Oct. 15 - 2025-26 UD Series 1
Oct. 29 - 2024-25 UD Premier
Oct. TBD - 2024-25 Engrained Icons

Other/Multi-sports
Oct. 1 - 2025 Topps Triumphant Tennis
Oct. 3 - 2025 Leaf Metal Halloween
Oct. 3 - 2025 Panini Absolute K League
Oct. 3 - 2025 Panini Turn Four Racing
Oct. 3 - 2025 Wild Card Haunted Hits
Oct. 6 - 2025 Futera World Unique 21
Oct. 10 - 2025 Leaf History Book SE 2
Oct. 15 - 2025 S.B. Supercharged 2
Oct. 17 - 2024-25 Panini Noir Soccer
Oct. 17 - 2025 Topps UFC Knockout
Oct. 22 - 2025 Panini Impeccable LIV
Oct. 24 - 2025 Panini Prizm NASCAR
Oct. 29 - 2025 Panini Combat Anth.
Oct. TBD - 2025 AEW SP Game Used

Non-sports
Oct. 1 - Topps Chrome Spongebob
Oct. 9 - Keepsake Invincible S1P
Oct. 10 - Topps Chrome Dune
Oct. 15 - Historic Autos 15th
Oct. 15 - Historic Autos WWII
Oct. 15 - Topps Disney Wonder
Oct. 17 - Pieces of Past Royalty
Oct. 30 - Decision Color Cut SE
Oct. TBD - Keepsake Bob Marley
Oct. TBD - Pieces of Past Asia

Gaming
Oct. 10 - Pokemon ME Build & Battle
Oct. 10 - Pokemon Mega Latias EX
Oct. 10 - Pokemon S&R EX PC
Oct. 10 - Yugioh CD: Fallen & Virtuous
Oct. 24 - Pokemon Trainer's Tool Kit
Oct. 24 - Pokemon Gengar/Diancie
Oct. TBD - Pokemon S&V Pri. Ev. PFC

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