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Blowout introduces Fire & Ice boxes -- and so far there's plenty of fire

If you want to try a little something from everywhere in the sports world with serious high-end potential but not break the bank, then a new product line from Blowout Cards might be for you.
It's 2017 Blowout Cards Fire & Ice -- and it's delivered very well for some collectors digging in on Thursday via BlowoutTV. The four cards above? They were all found in the first eight boxes of his high-end buyback box.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (March 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: Nothing but breaks in today's edition.
Weekend Update: Check out 14 top items on The Buzz last week
Ok, it's not the weekend, but this further proves that Buzz's fantasy baseball draft just took waayyyy too long yesterday. (Hear that, commish?) Here are several stories worth a look if you missed out. Check 'em out & subscribe at right if you want email updates.

This Week's Big Hit?
We're less than a week away from WrestleMania 33 in Orlando and Topps dropped the biggest mic of them all ("pipebomb" in WWE-Punk parlance) for collectors with the arrival of autographs from Undertaker for the first time in Topps packs -- and just the third time in hobby history. Get all of the details on which brands get his legendary ink here.Keep reading for more ...
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (March 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: Big games, big debates, big questions, big pulls & big cards.
Buzz Break: 2016-17 Panini Prestige basketball cards (blaster 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 Prestige NBA cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 48
Base set completion: 37 of 200 (19 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notable players on base cards – Kyrie Irving, Vince Carter, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, Zach LaVine, Ricky Rubio, Gordon Hayward, C.J. McCollum, Klay Thompson
Rookie Cards (10) – Marshall Plumlee, Dejounte Murray, Malcolm Brogdon, Demetrius Jackson, Joel Bolomboy, Malachi Richardson, Isaiah Whitehead, Georges Niang, Mindaugas Kuzminskas, Tomas Satoransky
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (March 24)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: National Treasures arrives ... the calm before the storm.
First Buzz: 2016-17 Leaf Best of Basketball

What: 2016-17 Leaf Best of Basketball
Arrives: May/June
Box basics: One graded buyback card plus one new Leaf card per box (five boxes per case)What's buzz-worthy: The elite basketball cards from the past will be found here in buyback form accented with new creations featuring a beloved Hall of Famer.
Keep reading for more.
Weekend Update: Check out 10 top items on The Buzz last week
It was a busy one on The Buzz this past week. Here are 10 stories worth a look if you missed out. Check 'em out & hit the subscribe button at right if you want email updates.

Big-ink Potential
Upcoming release from Topps puts emphasis -- and ink -- on key cards of today's stars. Get the details >> First Buzz: 2017 Topps Archives Signature Series Active Player EditionKeep reading for more ...
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (March 18)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but breaks from baseball, football and basketball.
First Buzz: 2016-17 Panini Threads basketball cards

What: 2016-17 Panini Threads basketball cards
Arrives: May 3
Box basics: One autograph and one memorabilia card per 20-pack box (20 boxes per case)
Checklist: click here to viewWhat's buzz-worthy: Panini's Threads hits the hobby hardwood once again with some hobby-only inclusions that include Leather Rookie Cards and plenty of Signage.
Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.
First Buzz: 2016-17 Panini Excalibur basketball cards

What: 2016-17 Panini Excalibur basketball cards
Arrives: June 21
Box basics: Two autographs and one memorabilia card per 20-pack box (16 boxes per case)What's buzz-worthy: Panini's final NBA release of the year for retail will be this one, which will arrive with at least three different formats that each have their own exclusive die-cut inserts -- it also will arrive at hobby with the box inclusions noted above.
Keep reading for more.
Final buzzers for NBA All-Star Game auctions start sounding this week

All of the stars are up for grabs -- and there's a Sager Strong touch, too.
That's the best way to sum up the All-Star 2017 New Orleans auction that ends later this week via NBA Auctions.
It's a sale that includes game-worn jerseys worn during one half of the showcase event, players' warm-up jackets and shooting shirts, shorts and even one autographed item that could steal the some of the spotlight away from the big stuff at a much lower price.
Weekend Update: Check out 10 top items on The Buzz last week
Ok, it's not the weekend, but this was slated to be sent last night -- further proving that it was a busy one on The Buzz this past week. Here are 10 stories worth a look if you missed out. Check 'em out & hit the subscribe button at right if you want email updates.

This Week's Big Hit?
It seems that 2017 Donruss' arrival has collectors talking and there's fun to be found inside its packs. Click here to start with variations and find links to checklists & more. After that, check out a Buzz Break of a hobby box right here.Keep reading for more ...
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (March 11)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but breaks from new and old products from around the collecting galaxy.
First Buzz: 2016-17 Panini National Treasures basketball cards

What: 2016-17 Panini National Treasures basketball cards
Arrives: April 19
Box basics: Eight autographs or memorabilia cards along with one printing plate and one base card or parallel card per box (four boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here to viewWhat's buzz-worthy: Panini's high-end brand is back on the hardwood once again with a few new touches but much of what collectors have come to expect. One new inclusion? Inscriptions.
Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (March 10)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Big breaks, spring prospect watch, Heritage questions & more.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (March 9)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Panini Encased, 2017 Donruss, big NBA set completions, big pulls and plenty more -- even a Wolverine show-off thread.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (March 8)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but breaks from the past and present today.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (March 2)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: This week's big winner continues to be 2017 Topps Heritage.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Feb. 27)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: The waiting is the hardest part for 2017 Topps Heritage, retro NBA breaks and plenty more.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Feb. 25)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Showing off comic art, big Plates & Patches pulls, other breaks and waiting for 2017 Topps Heritage.
Panini prepares NBA Player of the Day promo -- and it starts Monday

Tip-off comes on Monday for the NBA Player of the Day promotional program from Panini America.
Beginning Monday and running through April 15, the promotion will give collectors a shot at promo cards, autographs, prizes and the chance to have an NBA player spend time with you and your card shop. More than 400 hobby shops will be taking part in the program.
"We are thrilled to support hobby shops selling our NBA trading cards by expanding this proven promotion to even more hobby shops," said Jason Howarth, Panini's VP of marketing. "Last year we were able to make one collector’s dream come true by giving them the chance to spend a day with Karl-Anthony Towns. We look forward to creating a memorable experience for another fan this year."
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Feb. 24)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: Chasing Kris Bryant, busting NBA, checking out the Panini Honors checklist. debating top rookies, waiting on 2017 Topps Heritage & more.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Feb. 23)

The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing Today: An impressive card room video, big pulls from the NBA and MLB, and a Joe Montana Rookie Card in every grade?
Buzz Poll: Is the trade to New Orleans good for DeMarcus Cousins?

After the defensive showcase of the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans on Sunday night, the basketball world got some rim-rocking news with one of its more controversial stars.
DeMarcus Cousins was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans with Omri Casspi for Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, the Pelicans' first-round pick and the Philadelphia 76ers' second-round pick this year.
Cousins has averaged 21.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per game for his career, which started back in 2010 when the Kings took him with the fifth pick in the NBA Draft. But he's perhaps better known for his clashes with reporters, teammates, coaches on an underachieving team.
But now he has a fresh start -- and some expectations for a team that has some talent you might have heard of. Tell us what you think with our two Buzz Poll questions below or via a comment or on Twitter.
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