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Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Sept. 28)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Collecting challenges, challenging conversations, big pulls and huge first basketball box finds.
First Buzz: 2017-18 Panini Ascension basketball cards

What: 2017-18 Panini Ascension basketball cards
Arrives: Nov. 22
Box basics: One autograph per 12-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: Panini reveals a new line that it says is "one of the most distinct and colorful sets to hit the hobby."
Keep reading for more info.
Aaron Rodgers signs autograph exclusive with Steiner Sports

The Green Bay Packers' quarterback has a new home -- at least for autographs.Steiner Sports revealed on Tuesday that it has signed Super Bowl champion and two-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers to an exclusive deal for autographed memorabilia.
He joins a roster of new signees that includes the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry and New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius and a football roster that previously included Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., Lou Holtz and Archie Manning among others.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Sept. 25)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Big finds in recently released was -- and a pull of a lifetime turns into ...
Buzz Break: 2017 Panini Contenders Draft Picks basketball (blaster box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down the results here. Like this and want to see more -- or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2017 Panini Contenders Draft Picks basketball (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 42
Base set completion: 26 of 100* (26 percent)
Duplicates: 2Notable base cards – Magic Johnson, Malcolm Brogdon, Kobe Bryant, Kawhi Leonard, John Wall, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dirk Nowitzki, Damian Lillard, Buddy Hield (two versions), Anthony Davis, Andrew Wiggins, Paul George, Larry Bird, Kristaps Porzingis, Klay Thompson
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Sept. 19)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Big pulls, oldschool wax, The Walking Dead, best retail breaks ever and "is Trevor Siemian the next Tom Brady?" revisited.
First Buzz: 2017-18 NBA Hoops & 2017-18 Donruss NBA (updated)

What: 2017-18 NBA Hoops basketball cards
Arrives: Oct. 25
Box basics: Two autograph cards per 24-pack hobby box (20 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here to view
Order: Click here for hobby & retail formatsWhat's buzz-worthy: The NBA season tips off on cardboard with this release and we now have full details on what will be found at retail and hobby for this release as well as Donruss.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far ...
Buzz 12 in 12: Busting a 2015 Panini Contenders Draft Picks basketball blaster box (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 past wax boxes and wax packs in a dozen hours. We'll post one every hour on the hour all day long today ... this is Hour 10.
The box: 2015 Panini Contenders Draft Picks basketball (blaster)
The cost: $15 (click here for hobby)
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
First Buzz: 2016-17 Panini Flawless basketball cards

What: 2016-17 Panini Flawless basketball cards
Arrives:Oct. 18Nov. 3
Box basics: One encased base diamond card or parallel, one encased auto, six other autos, one memorabilia card and one auto-mem-diamond card per 10-card briefcase (two boxes per case)
What's buzz-worthy: Flawless is back with more than one diamond in every case and plenty of what collectors have come to expect from the high-end brand -- autographs and memorabilia.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.
First Buzz: 2017-18 Panini Prizm basketball cards (early retail details)

What: 2017-18 Panini Prizm basketball cards
Arrives: TBD
Box basics: Details belowWhat's buzz-worthy: We've got early word on some of the retail inclusions to come in Panini America's newest version of Prizm and its various pack formats away from the hobby shop.
Keep reading for more info.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Sept. 13)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Big pulls from Contenders, Heritage High Number and more ... along with a "custom" card that crosses a few lines.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Sept. 12)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but breaks -- new and old -- in today's edition.
Buzz Break: 2016-17 Panini Studio basketball cards (hobby box)

From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2016-17 Panini Studio NBA cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Packs per box: 10
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 60
Base set completion: 49 of 300 (16 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notable players on base cards – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James (two types), Julius Erving, Stephen Curry, John Havlicek (two types), Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Isiah Thomas, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone, James Harden, Damian Lillard, Kevin Love, Brook Lopez
Rookie Cards (14) – Ben Simmons, Kris Dunn, Jamal Murray, Marquese Chriss (two types, Denzel Valentine, Buddy Hield, Dragan Bender, Brandon Ingram, Taurean Prince, Patrick McCaw, Isaiah Whitehead, Juan Hernangomez, Henry Ellenson, DeAndre' Bembry
First Buzz: 2016-17 Panini Immaculate Collection NBA cards

What: 2016-7 Panini Immaculate Collection basketball cards
Arrives: Oct. 4
Box basics: Five autographs or memorabilia cards per six-card box (five boxes per case)
What's buzz-worthy: Immaculate is back with "the most-diverse collection of game-worn memorabilia sets of the year" and plenty more as you can see from the card above.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Sept. 7)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Big pulls, Bryce Harper's hair and ... card-sorting robots?
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Sept. 5)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: J.D. Martinez and Robbie Ray have big nights, Dak Prescott's hot Prizm parallel, Tim Tebow rainbows and plenty more.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Sept. 4)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but big pulls as we wind down a holiday weekend.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Aug. 29)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Signed comics, big pulls, character collectors, non-rookie Rookie Cards, mainstream media card coverage & more.
New wave of NBA Funko Pop! toys set to arrive in September
The new NBA Funko Pop! lineup has been revealed and it includes The Brow and plenty more.A total of 14 new toys were revealed by the Everett, Wash.-based company on Monday with some of the biggest names in the game beyond just Anthony Davis.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Aug. 27)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Floyd Mayweather's big win over Conor Mcgregor, Julian Edelman's season-ending injury, Rhys Hoskins' power surge, Elgin Baylor ink and big NFL pulls.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Aug. 26)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Mayweather vs. McGregor chatter, Rhys Hoskins, James Harden autographs, big pulls & more.
Magic great Nick Anderson to sign for Big League's 25th anniversary

Orlando Magic fans can land free autographs from franchise great Nick Anderson on Saturday during an appearance in Central Florida.
Big League Cards in Casselberry, Fla., is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a free signing tomorrow beginning at 1 p.m.
“It is so exciting to have Nick Anderson join us at Big League during our 25th anniversary Golden Ticket event," said Alan Narz, owner of Big League. "As part of the event, there will be free refreshments, prizes all day, great discounts ... and we will also be providing customers with free Nick Anderson cards, while supplies last. I know it is going to be a really fun day. I remember watching Nick play when the Orlando Magic were in the NBA Finals. We are so appreciative for Nick coming here to help make our event so special.”
But that's not all that will be happening at the shop.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Aug. 23)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Kyrie Irving dominates the NBA chatter but there are plenty of breaks today -- including a Superfractor in a repack.
New Panini program offers extras, early arrival for direct orders

A new Panini America program will give buyers from its website early arrivals as well as exclusive parallels.
The "Panini 1st Off The Line" program will include a small volume of extras and cards will arrive between 24 and 48 hours before the traditional release date if buyers use the company's website.
The experiment begins with 2016-17 Immaculate Collection basketball, which will include an Emerald parallel (/5) when it ships in advance of the Sept. 27 release date.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Aug. 22)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: The Aaron Judge debate, big sketches and breaks from around the sports world.
































