What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Basketball Jerseys Season Edition
Arrives: Nov. 14
Box basics: One autographed basketball jersey per box (five boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures line hits the court for the new season with some of the biggest stars in the history of the game involved and a notable trio of Texas No. 1 picks as its Grand Treasure prize.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Full-size Helmets Season Edition
Arrives: Nov. 7
Box basics: One autographed full-size replica helmet per box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: This staple within TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures lineup of autographed memorabilia releases arrives for another time this year with a new batch of full-size helmets that are inked by some of the game's greatest players today as well as top newcomers and past greats.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Football Jerseys Series 2
Arrives: Oct. 17
Box basics: One autographed jersey per box (five boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The newest edition in TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures brand of autographed memorabilia includes some all-time greats as well as stars of today and tomorrow all in one spot -- and there's a "case chase" inclusion once again

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Platinum Edition Mini Helmets
Arrives: Oct. 10
Box basics: One autographed mini helmet per box (eight boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: A new batch of Hidden Treasures autographed minis arrives from TRISTAR this year with every box including either a Hall of Famer or an active player.

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The National is days away and here are just some of the basics like hours, pack promo details and other basics all in one spot -- at least all that's known at this time. (A different approach since a lot of info has been released later than normal this year.)

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Keep reading to see all that's known so far ...

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Footballs Season Edition
Arrives: Sept. 24
Box basics: One autographed football per box (four boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures line of autographed footballs hits the field during the season once again with its familiar format and mix of pro and college balls in play.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum Achievements Edition autographed baseballs
Arrives: Sept. 26
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase brand hits the field with a focus and one of the strongest Grand Treasure packages possible its ever offered for players of the modern era.

The biggest chase of them all this year? Keep reading for that and a gallery of what's in this one.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Grand Slam baseball memorabilia
Arrives: Oct. 1
Box basics: One autographed baseball jersey, one autographed baseball, one autographed bat and one encapsulated autographed item per case
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase lineup goes high-end with this one that guarantees a variety of items and plenty of possibilities from the past and present.

What's the biggest of them all this year? Keep reading for details on those and a gallery of what's in this one.

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Via @tristar1 ... Bo Jackson

This year's National Sports Collectors Convention is nearly here -- it's set for July 30-Aug. 3 in Chicago with a strong roster of autograph guests ready to sign for collectors who get a ticket and get in line for their moment beyond the ballpark.

Some signers are free if you attend the VIP reception on opening day of the show or buy a VIP ticket package -- a bonus for taking the time to hit every day of the show -- but landing other signers will take some planning and a few bucks.

It's tough to see everything at The National -- it's that big -- and the time it takes to work through autograph lines is valuable in that it impedes your shot at seeing it all. But, if you have wanted to meet a player and get that ink, a number of past and present stars are on the list this year. With that said, here are my picks -- skewing toward the best names for the lowest prices possible -- to grab off the autograph list during the full days of the show this year. (Keep reading for the full signers list at the end ... and, remember, times are always subject to change.)

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Minor league baseball cards from the past can include some weird stuff ... sometimes stuff you wouldn't imagine to be found on a baseball card. Here are some some new fun cards and oddities in this latest edition of MiLB Madness. 

ONE MORE DURHAM NOD ...
The Card: Steve Dalkowski 2009 TRISTAR Obak T212 Minis Green (/25)
The Buzz On This: This set isn't one limited to MiLB players per se -- it's more about the history and oddities around baseball at every level in every direction -- and it's not one issued in team sets, either. But, this card popped up in my digging for unique and different stuff with a story and, well, this one has it. Dalkowski is a legendary minor-leaguer whose powerful arm -- and unruly control -- inspired Bull Durham creator Ron Shelton to create Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh. How unruly was he? As an 18-year-old in Class D- Kingsport in 1957 he struck out 121 batters in 62 innings. He also walked 129 while recording a 1-8 record in 15 games. That's 17.6 Ks per nine innings and 18.7 walks per nine. The next season, he went 4-10 with a 7.63 ERA, striking out 203 batters in 118 innings and walking 245. The final stats, though not complete due to it being MiLB and being way back in the day, are impressive. You can find his only MLB card in 1963 Topps among the higher-numbers (despite never actually pitching in MLB) and basically his cards in this release are the only other option. He was slated to sign certified autos for it, too, but they were never completed. This one will always be an add for me if I see them.

Keep reading for more examples of some weird or fun baseball cards (and other stuff) you can find in MiLB.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Full-size Helmets 2
Arrives: Aug. 20
Box basics: One autographed full-size authentic helmet per box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: This staple in TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures autographed memorabilia lineup arrives for a second time this year with a new batch of full-size signed authentic-model helmets that are inked by some of the game's greatest players of today as well as top newcomers.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Football Photos
Arrives: Aug. 27
Box basics: One autographed football photo per pack (15 packs per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures line arrives for another year of signed football photos with some big-chase items, bonus upgrades and more awaiting collectors.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Dugout Dreams autographed baseballs
Arrives: June 27
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: This newer brand in TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase lineup is back for another summer with a (green) monster of a Grand Treasure package to be found and then plenty of past and present superstars in these mystery boxes.

What's the biggest of them all this year? Keep reading for details on those and a gallery of what's in this one.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Baseball Photos
Arrives: July 30
Box basics: One autographed photo per pack (15 packs per display)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed mystery memorabilia line offers up a round of signed baseball photos with some big chases in the mix, too, for this release timed to arrive at this year's National Sports Collectors Convention.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Basketball Jerseys
Arrives: June 13
Box basics: One autographed basketball jersey per box (five boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures line hits the court for a new year with some of the biggest stars in the history of the game involved as either standard jerseys or as the big chase.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures End Zone Autographed Football Memorabilia
Arrives: June 4
Box basics: Four autographed football items per case
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR once again offers up a big box of memorabilia for football fans with nothing but signed stuff inside every box of this one -- and the biggest chase this time showcases items from the newest Super Bowl champions.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Mini Helmets
Arrives: May 30
Box basics: One autographed mini helmet per box (eight boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures line arrives for a new year with a new assortment of football mini-helmets in the mix and some of the biggest names in the history of the game among them.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Football Jerseys
Arrives: May 14
Box basics: One autographed jersey per box (five boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The newest reveal in TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures brand of autographed memorabilia includes some all-time greats as well as stars of today and tomorrow all in one spot -- and there's a new "case chase" inclusion this time.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures New York Pinstripes Autographed Baseballs
Arrives: April 30
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures brand hits the diamond for another year with its focus on one of MLB's most-historic franchises, the New York Yankees.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Basketballs
Arrives: April 23
Box basics: One autographed basketball per box (four boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures brand hits the hardwood once again with some legendary ink to be found, a Grand Treasure ball of a legend and a second chase that's showcasing three NBA greats ... but not on basketballs.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Full-size Helmets
Arrives: April 16
Box basics: One autographed full-size authentic helmet per box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: This staple in TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures autographed memorabilia lineup arrives for a new season with a new batch of full-size signed authentic-model helmets that are inked by some of the game's greatest players of today as well as top newcomers.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Mini Helmets Championship Edition
Arrives: March 28
Box basics: One autographed mini helmet per box (eight boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures line arrives with a focus on championship players from the past and present with this year's Super Bowl stars in play as well as some all-time greats.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum autographed baseballs
Arrives: March 21
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase brand hits the field for another year with some big chase baseballs and then a varied mix of stuff in every case.

The biggest chase of them all this year? Keep reading for that and a gallery of what's in this one.

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum Edition Autographed Football Jerseys
Arrives: Feb. 7
Box basics: One autographed jersey per box (four boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The newest arrival from the TRISTAR Hidden Treasures portfolio of autographed memorabilia releases drops just before the Super Bowl this year and it packs both Hall of Famers and current stars inside this time.

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Minor league baseball cards from the past can include some weird stuff ... stuff you wouldn't imagine to be found on a baseball card. Here are some some new oddities in this latest edition of MiLB Madness. 

THIS CARD GOT ... NUKED
The Card: Steve Dalkowski 2009 TRISTAR Obak Autographs (unsigned)
The Buzz On This: This one comes from a set that features a lot of minor-league names you know and others you don't -- and in this case, well, you probably know the type of player (check his real, yet unreal, stats) but not this particular card. The back notes the trivia that gets him here -- click here to learn more in The Buzz Archives -- but that's not why I had to have this. This is the card that was planned for Dalkowski as a certified autograph to go into packs but it was never released. Sheets of this released did get out with this and other cards on them, which were then cut down into singles and I had to have it. I had eyed the sheets for a long time but never bit -- storage is just not as easy with uncut sheets.

Keep reading for more examples of some weird or fun baseball cards you can find in MiLB.

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