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First Buzz: 2023 Topps Star Wars cards (updated)
What: 2023 Topps Star Wars trading cards
Arrives: Aug. 11
Box basics: 24 packs and one WideVision card per hobby box (eight boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: This one will include "tons of new content to collect including chase pieces like hologram cards, rare short-prints and various SKU exclusives for the more-serious collectors," according to Topps, but there may not be any hits -- autographs or printing plates -- per box this time around.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Movies, Non-sports, TV and tagged comic books, Luke Skywalker, Star Wars, Topps, Mace Windu, Mark Hamill, Samuel L. Jackson, Padme Amidala, Rosario Dawson, Ahsoka Tano, Natalie Portman, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-wan, Andor, Tales of the Jedi on July 7, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars Wave 4 (two packs)
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 packs: 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars Wave 4 (two packs)
First Buzz preview & Checklists: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)

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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break, TV and tagged Adam Driver, Kylo Ren, Sasha Banks, Star Wars, Topps, WWE, Emilia Clarke, Padme Amidala, Qi’ra, Val, Moloch, Timothy Olyphant, Terence Stamp, Mon Mothma, Shoretrooper, Natalie Portman, Koska Reeves, 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars, 2022 Topps 206 Star Wars Wave 4, Chancellor Valorum, Cobb Vanth, Stass Allie, Death Trooper, Logray, Sidon Ithano, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Grand Inquisitor, Doctor Cornelius Evazan, Reva, Mercedes Mone, Tala Durith, Indira Varma, Thandiwe Newton, Moses Ingram on January 10, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Topps Star Wars Masterwork trading cards
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: 2021 Topps Star Wars Masterwork trading cards (hobby box)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break, TV and tagged Captain Phasma, Darth Vader, Jawa, Luke Skywalker, Sasha Banks, Star Wars, Topps, WWE, Chirrut Îmwe, General Hux, Jyn Erso, Stormtrooper, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Maul, Padme Amidala, Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, Baby Yoda, The Mandalorian, Grogu, Koska Reeves, Mercedes Varnado, 2021 Topps Star Wars Masterwork, Matthew Wood, General Grievous, Gov. Arihnda Pryce, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Fode & Beed, Dewback, Director Krennic, Krayt Dragon, Senator Bail Organa on April 21, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2019 Topps Star Wars Skywalker Saga

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: 2019 Topps Star Wars Skywalker Saga trading cards
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)

Keep reading to see a breakdown of what was in this box along with a gallery.
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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break and tagged Darth Vader, Han Solo, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Return of the Jedi, Star Wars, The Force Awakens, Topps, Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back, Anakin Skywalker, Padme Amidala, The Last Jedi, Rio Durant, 2019 Topps Star Wars Skywalker Saga, The Death Star, Battle of Hoth, Degobah, Biggs Darklighter, Rebel Snowspeeder, Katy Kartwheel on April 21, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2018 Topps Finest Star Wars (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: 2018 Topps Finest Star Wars (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 12
Cards per pack: 5
Cards in this box: 58
Base set completion:  36 of 100 (36 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break and tagged Captain Phasma, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, sketch cards, Star Wars, Topps, BB-8, R2-D2, Refractors, 2BB-2, Baze Malbus, Padme Amidala, Princess Leia Organa, Moloch, Range Trooper, Rio Durant, 2018 Topps Finest Star Wars, Ahsoka Tano, Chancellor Palpatine, Bo-Katan Kryze, Teebo, Argus "Six Eyes" Panox, Magnaguard, EV-9D9, Battle Droid, Corporal Ansin Thobel, Erin Lefler on December 13, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz 12 in 12: Busting 2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files (Hour 4)

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 4.

The box: 2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files (hobby box)
The cost: Click here

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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz 8 in 8 and tagged Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, sketch cards, Star Wars, Topps, Yoda, Alan Tudyk, Boushh, C-3Po, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rey, Anakin Skywalker, Padme Amidala, Rose Tico, 2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files, Kaydel Ko Connix, Mon Mothma, Resistance Bomber, Naboo Starfighter, Palpatine's Office, Caretaker, Fx-7, Eighth Brother, Seripas, John D. Branon, Elis Helrot, Gha Nachkt, Lok Durd, Imperial Snowtrooper, Killi Gimm, Commander Jun Sato, Vult Skerris, Grummgar, Nightbrothers, Phoenix Squadron, Lando Calrissiam, The Interceptor, U-Wing Gunship, Jedi Starfighter, Krennic's Shuttle, Watto's Shop, Cloud City Gantry, Gavin Death Gang, The First Order, Inquisitors, K-2SO, Bill Pulkovski on August 22, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz 12 in 12: Busting a 2013 Topps Star Wars Jedi Legacy box (Hour 3)
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 3.

The box: 2013 Topps Star Wars Jedi Legacy
The cost: BlowoutCards.com

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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz 8 in 8 and tagged Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Jabba The Hutt, Luke Skywalker, Star Wars, Topps, Yoda, 2013 Topps Star Wars Jedi Legacy, C-3Po, Death Star, R2-D2, Anakin Skywalker, Awsoka Tano, Beru Lars, Count Dooku, Dagobah, Emperor Palpatine, Ewok Relic, Grand Moff Tarkin, Jar-Jar Binks, Lando Calissian, Padme Amidala, Princess Leia Organa, Shmi Skywalker, Tatooine, Tosche Station, Tusken Raiders, Watto on January 15, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.

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NEW RELEASES

Baseball (all dates subject to change)
Feb. 3 - 2025 Pulse Dual Sig. Edition
Feb. 6 - 2025 Topps Museum Collection
Feb. 11 - 2025 Bowman Draft Sapphire
Feb. 11 - 2026 Topps Series 1
Feb. 12 - 2025 Topps Pristine
Feb. 13 - 2025 Topps Gilded Collection
Feb. 18 - 2025 Panini Prospect Edition
Feb. 18 - 2026 Topps S1 Mega/Super
Feb. 18 - 2025 Topps Stadium Club
Feb. 25 - 2026 TRISTAR HT Auto Bats
Feb. 27 - 2025 Leaf Optichrome
Feb. TBD - 2025 Panini Select HB
Feb. TBD - 2025 Pulse Foundry
Feb. TBD - 2025 Pulse Series 2 Retail
Feb. TBD - 2024 Wild Card 5CD SD

Basketball
Feb. TBD - 2025-26 Topps Finest
Feb. TBD - 2025-26 Topps Three
March 4 - 2025 One & One WNBA
March 13 - 2025 Panini Prizm WNBA
March 18 - 2025-26 Contenders Euro
March 27 - 2025 Leaf Glory of Game

Football
Feb. 5 - 2025 Donruss Optic H2
Feb. 6 - TRISTAR HT Jerseys Plat. HE
Feb. 12 - 2025 Panini Prizm No Huddle
Feb. 18 - 2025 Panini Nat. Treasures
Feb. 19 - 2025 Panini Select
Feb. 20 - 2026 Leaf Paydirt
Feb. 20 - 2025 Panini Auth. Mahomes
Feb. 27 - 2025 Panini Flawless
Feb. TBD - 2025 Donruss Optic HM
Feb. TBD - 2025 Panini Prizm HM
Feb. TBD - 2025 Panini Select H2
Feb. TBD - 2025 Pulse Foundry HS
Feb. TBD - 2024 TruMystery Chips
Feb. TBD - 2025 TruMystery The Draft
Feb. TBD - 2025 Wild Card Metallix PD

Hockey
Feb. 11 - 2025-26 SP Game Used
Feb. 18 - 2025-26 UD Flair

Other/Multi-sports
Feb. 5 - 2026 Topps Chrome P.League
Feb. 6 - 2026 Leaf Super Sport Heroes
Feb. 6 - 2025 Topps Chrome Tennis
Feb. 6 - 2025 Topps UFC Royalty
Feb. 9 - 2025 Keepsake Bruce Lee 85th
Feb. 13 - 2025 Leaf In The Game Used
Feb. 18 - 2025 Panini Impec. LIV Golf
Feb. 18 - 2026 UD Allure Golf
Feb. 18 - 2025 UD Golf
Feb. 19 - 2025 Topps MLS Chrome
Feb. 27 - 2025 Topps WWE Universe
Feb. TBD - 2025 Chrome F1 Sapphire
Feb. TBD - 2025 WC Joker's Wild GB
Feb. TBD - 2025 WC Matte Rookie BB

Non-sports
Feb. 4 - Topps Marvel The Collector
Feb. 9 - Benchwarmer Girls Summer 2
Feb. 11 - Keepsake R. Stone Marley
Feb. 11 - Leaf President's Day
Feb. 13 - Pieces of the Past Person.
Feb. 18 - VeeFriends Spectacular SS
Feb. 25 - Star Trek Connections
Feb. 27 - Keepsake Invincible S1 Holo
Feb. TBD - HA Famous Americans 2
Feb. TBD - Pieces of Past Ancient

Gaming
Feb. 6 - Yugioh Burst Protocol
Feb. 20 - Pokemon Mega Charizard Tin
Feb. 20 - Pokemon Mega Ev. AH
Feb. 20 - Yugioh Maze of Muertos

Click here for future dates & TBDs.

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