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Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Oct. 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: NFL Week 5, showing off Marvel CGC slabs, TacoFractors, MLB chatter and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football, Non-sports, Pro Wrestling and tagged Marvel, MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, CGC, MLB postseason, Taco Bell, AEW, 2023 Topps Chrome, TacoFractors on October 6, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Oct. 6)
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: Collectors remember Dick Butkus, reactions to TacoFractor plans, MLB postseason chatter, NFL Week 5 talk and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, Superfractors, Topps, Dick Butkus, MLB postseason, Taco Bell, 2023 Topps Chrome, TacoFractors, 2023 Bowman Chrome, Superfractor buyback on October 6, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Panini Chronicles NFL (blaster)

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: 2022 Panini Chronicles NFL football cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

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This entry was posted in Football, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, NFL, Panini America, Tom Brady, Aaron Donald, Lamar Jackson, Mike White, Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Javonte Williams, Breece Hall, Chris Olave, Aidan Hutchinson, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Robinson Jr., Bailey Zappe, Romeo Doubs, Kenny Pickett, Garrett Wilson, 2022 Panini Chronicles, James Cook, Sam Williams, David Ojabo, Trey McBride, Travon Walker, Brock Purdy, Quay Walker, Kenneth Walker, Alec Pierce, Dameon Pierce, 2022 Panini Chronicles NFL, Tariq Woolen on October 5, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Oct. 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: TacoFractor plans are revealed, MLB postseason chatter, NFL Week 5 and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Football, Buzz Break and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, Superfractors, Topps, LIDS, MLB postseason, Taco Bell, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter, 2023 Topps Chrome, TacoFractors on October 5, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Oct. 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: MLB postseason chatter, NFL Week 5, a new name in AEW, Ronald Acuña Jr., Bowman buyback program means big-money cards and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football, Pro Wrestling and tagged Edge, MLB, NFL, Panini America, Superfractors, Topps, WWE, Adam Copeland, MLB postseason, 1985 Topps NFL stickers, Ronald Acuña Jr., AEW, 2023 Bowman Chrome, Superfractor buyback on October 4, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Panini Zenith football cards (value pack)

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 pack: 2022 Panini Zenith football cards (value)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
First Buzz preview/checklist: Click here
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This entry was posted in Football, Buzz Break and tagged NFL, Panini America, Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo, Justin Tucker, Stefon Diggs, Alvin Kamara, C.J. Mosley, Cameron Heyward, Davante Adams, Kyler Murray, Chris Jones, Rex Burkhead, Daniel Jones, Terry McLaurin, D.K. Metcalf, Matt Judon, Jonathan Taylor, D'Andre Swift, Justin Herbert, Justin Jefferson, Kyle Pitts, Ja'Marr Chase, Micah Parsons, Travis Etienne Jr., George Pickens, Kyren Williams, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Jameson Williams, David Ojabo, Jeremy Ruckert, 2022 Panini Zenith, Sky Moore on October 3, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Oct. 3)
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: The MLB postseason is here, NFL Week 5, Bowman buyback program means big-money cards and more in today's edition.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football and tagged autographs, MLB, NFL, Panini America, Superfractors, Topps, MLB postseason, prospecting, 2023 Bowman Chrome, Superfractor buyback on October 3, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks (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: 2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for FOTL)

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged MLB, MLB Draft, Panini America, college baseball, 2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks, Ryan Murphy, Oswald Peraza, Wes Kath, Cooper Bowman, Colton Cowser, Tyler McDonough, Cooper Kinney, Sal Frelick, Zack Gelof, Kevin Abel, Eric Cerantola, Jordan Wicks, Jackson Wolf, Bryce Miller, Luke Albright, Robert Gasser, Mason Auer, Irving Carter, Jacob Steinmetz, Seth Shuman, Kobe Kato, Thomas Farr, Brady Allen, James Triantos, Lonnie White, Mason Miller, Chase Petty, Tanner Kohlhepp on October 2, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Oct. 2)
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: Bowman buyback program means big-money cards, NFL Week 4, MLB postseason, Tim Wakefield, accomplishments vs. value and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, Superfractors, MLB postseason, Tim Wakefield, card values, 2023 Bowman on October 2, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Sept. 30)
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: NBA chatter, Allen & Ginter, NFL Week 4, some strong WWE ink pulls, talking baseball and the Mount Rushmore of non-sports cards?
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Board Buzz, Football, Non-sports, Pro Wrestling and tagged MLB, NBA, NFL, non-sports, Panini America, Topps, WWE, Mount Rushmore, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter on September 30, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2023 Panini Select WWE wrestling cards (blaster)
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: 2023 Panini Select WWE wrestling cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, Buzz Break and tagged John Cena, NXT, Panini America, Roman Reigns, WWE, X-Pac, A.J. Styles, Bam Bam Bigelow, Eddie Guerrero, Emma, Raw, Smackdown, Diesel, Jake Roberts, Tommaso Ciampa, Yokozuna, Elias, Dexter Lumis, Austin Theory, Mark Coffey, Omos, Xyon Quinn, Roxanne Perez, Charlie Dempsey, 2023 Panini Select WWE, Hank Walker, Thea Hail on September 29, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Sept. 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: Allen & Ginter, NFL Week 4, MLB chatter, robot umps, Francisco Lindor and ... are autographs overrated?
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Baseball, Board Buzz, Football and tagged autographs, Francisco Lindor, MiLB, MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter, robot umpires on September 29, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on 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: Damian Lillard to the Bucks, MLB and NFL chatter, non-sports cards, Michael Harris and an Allen & Ginter case packed with ...
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Board Buzz, Football, Non-sports and tagged Damian Lillard, MLB, NBA, NFL, non-sports, Panini America, Topps, Michael Harris, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter on September 28, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2023-24 NBA Hoops basketball cards
What: 2023-24 NBA Hoops basketball cards
Arrives: Nov. 22
Box basics: One autograph per 24-pack box (20 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: A new year of NBA cardboard arrives with an insert card in every pack, ink in every box and plenty of star power young and old all in the same spot.
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This entry was posted in Basketball, First Buzz and tagged NBA, Panini America, Stephen Curry, Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, Ausar Thompson, Amen Thompson, Dereck Lively II, Keyonte George, Nikola Jovic, Dariq Whitehead, Kris Murray, Kobe Bufkin, 2023-24 NBA Hoops, Biillal Coulibaly on September 27, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Sept. 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: Brooks Robinson, Logofractors, Panini vs. WWE, Allen & Ginter, Topps Update, Clayton Kershaw and NFL Week 4 are all in there.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football, Pro Wrestling and tagged Clayton Kershaw, MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, Brooks Robinson, 2023 Topps Update, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter, 2023 Topps Chrome Logofractor Edition on September 27, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Sept. 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: Baseball card movie props, NFL Week 4, an Allen & Ginter case with 11 autos, Panini vs. WWE and more in today's edition.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Board Buzz, Football, Movies, Non-sports and tagged NBA, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, movie props, Zion Williamson, Justin Fields, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter on September 26, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Panini WWE NXT wrestling cards (blaster)
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: 2022 Panini WWE NXT wrestling cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Keep reading to see a full breakdown and gallery for this one.
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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, Buzz Break and tagged Kevin Owens, NXT, Panini America, WWE, Angelo Dawkins, Charlotte Flair, Mandy Rose, Shinsuke Nakamura, Io Shirai, Moustache Mountain, Noam Dar, Rhea Ripley, Cora Jade, Bron Breakker, Gigi Dolin, Zoey Stark, Solo Sikoa, Grayson Waller, Tiffany Stratton, Roxanne Perez, Joe Gacy, 2022 Panini WWE NXT, Carmelo Hayes, Lash Legend, Jacy Jayne, Nathan Frazer, Aoife Valkyrie, Josh Briggs, Isla Dawn, Shinuke Nakamura on September 25, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on 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: NFL Week 3 reactions, Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, the Panini vs. WWE court battle set is for today, Allen & Ginter and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football, Pro Wrestling and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, Taylor Swift, Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter on September 25, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Sept. 24)
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: NFL Week 3, random memorabilia pieces, Bo Bichette, Panini vs. WWE match pushes to Monday, Allen & Ginter and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Board Buzz, Football, Pro Wrestling, Tennis and tagged NBA, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, Bo Bichette, memorabilia, Rafael Nadal, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter on September 23, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Sept. 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: Ronald Acuña Jr. joins the 40/40 Club, Panini vs. WWE match pushes to Monday, Allen & Ginter, signed books/CDs, NFL Week 3 and more.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Baseball, Board Buzz, Football, Pro Wrestling and tagged autographs, MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, signed books, cut autos, Ronald Acuña Jr., 2003 Fleer Aggression WWE, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter, 40-40 Club, signed CDs on September 22, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Sept. 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: Panini vs. WWE, talking Topps Update, 2023 Allen & Ginter, NFL Week 3, Justin Fields and quality control vs. grading.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Board Buzz, Football, Pro Wrestling and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, Justin Bieber, Justin Fields, quality control, 2023 Topps Update, 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter on September 22, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Panini Prestige football cards (jumbo pack)

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 pack: 2022 Panini Prestige NFL cards (jumbo)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (in a few formats)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one along with a gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in Football, Buzz Break and tagged Eli Manning, NFL, Panini America, Tom Brady, Justin Tucker, Kurt Warner, Alvin Kamara, Myles Garrett, T.J. Watt, Josh Allen, Deebo Samuel, Joe Burrow, Isaiah Spiller, Brian Robinson Jr., Romeo Doubs, 2022 Panini Prestige, Jeremy Ruckert, Ikem Ekwonu on September 21, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Sept. 21)
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: Panini vs. WWE, awaiting NFL Week 3, J-Rod, Acuña and plenty more in today's edition.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football, Pro Wrestling and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, Fanatics, Licensing, Ronald Acuña Jr., Julio Rodriguez on September 21, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Sept. 20)
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: NFL Week 3, Ronald Acuña Jr., collecting game-used baseballs, a seller strategy, new pulls and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, game-used baseballs, Ronald Acuña Jr., selling strategy on September 20, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on 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: Nick Chubb goes down, The National stays in Chicago, NFL Week 3, new pulls and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, The National, YouTube, Nick Chubb on September 19, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.

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WHAT'S BUZZING ...

What's new? See all of our First Buzz previews by clicking above.

Making The Grade: What Buzz slabbed or grabbed each month is here.

Collecting Game-used: Buzz photo-matches and talks about memorabilia every month.

Buzz Buys: Buzz shows off new pick-ups and tells us why he likes them.

Book it, Buzz: Collect autographs on a budget? Check out this monthly series about autographed books.

MiLB Madness: A monthly look at oddities found in minor-league baseball card sets.

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Ticket Stud or Ticket Dud? Collecting tickets on the cheap in this regular series.

NEW RELEASES

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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