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Monthly Archives: April 2009
McFarlane Toys reveals NHL SportsPicks Series 22
04.20
McFarlane Toys has unveiled the figures for its 22nd series of NHL SportsPicks, which will arrive in stores in August with a selection of current stars and also offer a glimpse into the past.
One of those glimpses into yesteryear is Toronto Maple Leafs Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler (above), but also included in the set are a winning goalie, a cancer survivor, a Flame, a high-scoring Cap, a Senator who we swear looks like RoboCop and a pair of Shanes. (No, not McMahon.)
Take a look at them all after the jump.
New Joe Montana San Francisco 49ers figure arrives in July
04.20
A McFarlane Toys figure of Joe Montana in his San Francisco 49ers uniform will be found in the fifth series of NFL Legends SportsPicks when they arrive in stores this summer.
The Montana figure will be an exclusive to Toys R Us stores, while other retail outlets will receive Montana figures in his Kansas City Chiefs uniform when they arrive in July.
Other figures in the series include Randall Cunningham, Barry Sanders, Bart Starr and more. See them all here.
For more on McFarlane Toys, visit Spawn.com.
Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.
TRISTAR releases additional TNA Knockouts preview images
04.20
TRISTAR has released additional card images for its forthcoming TNA Knockouts wrestling card set that focuses on the female stars of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
The set is scheduled to arrive next Tuesday (April 28) with two wax versions — the standard boxes and the Revealed boxes which include press plates and additional inserts. Get more info on the set here.
Until then here are more card images …
Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.
First Look: 2009 Score Football
04.17
Panini America released the first images and additional product preview information for its 2009 Score football set which includes an advanced design for a low price and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the set that helped usher in a new feel for football cards.
Scheduled for a July release, the base set consists of 400 cards — 300 players and 100 Rookie Cards — as well as a full slate of parallels as with recent years. New this year is a 10-card 1989 Score insert set that features this year’s rookies on that memorable green-bordered design.
Those cards also will be found with autographed Inscriptions versions, which are limited to 20 or fewer copies apiece.
Preview gallery: 2008-09 NBA Ultimate Collection
04.17
Upper Deck released the following images of cards in its upcoming 2008-09 NBA Ultimate Collection set, which will hit hobby shops next month.
Autographed or autographed memorabilia cards will be found in every other box (approximately nine per 15-box case).
Check ‘em out …
Preview Gallery: 2009 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts Generations dual autographs
04.17
Upper Deck released the following images of Generations dual autograph cards which can be found in its forthcoming 2009 SP Legendary Cuts baseball set.
The product is scheduled for a June 3 release. See previously released cut autograph checklists here. And see a longer preview here.
Check ‘em out after the jump …
Topps sues Upper Deck over O-Pee-Chee design use
04.15
Topps filed a lawsuit in a U.S. District Court on Tuesday, accusing Upper Deck of stealing its designs.
The 2009 Upper Deck set includes a 1975 O-Pee-Chee insert set (above) that resembles the 1975 O-Pee-Chee design, which was identical to the 1975 Topps design. (O-Pee-Chee was the Canadian counterpart to Topps, a name that Upper Deck obtained the rights to a few years ago.)
Forthcoming Upper Deck products will include 1971 and 1977 O-Pee-Chee cards carrying virtually the same designs. However, the Topps and O-Pee-Chee designs were virtually identical until 1993.
Topps had sought a temporary restraining order preventing the release of the forthcoming products but a New York judge dismissed that request on Wednesday.
A Topps official declined to comment back in February when the upcoming O-Pee-Chee standalone set (which will include the 1971 inserts) was announced.
WWE's Vince McMahon on ESPN
04.14
No memorabilia tie-in here, guys. Just an interesting behind-the-scenes piece on World Wrestling Entertainment Chairman Vince McMahon from ESPN’s E:60 show on Tuesday evening.
It’s definitely worth a look. View it here.
Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.
Fathead's baseball Tradeables arrive
04.14
Fathead is well known for its vinyl wall graphics and now it’s bringing its line of Tradeables — peelable 5×7 card-like collectibles or decorations — to baseball.
Each $12.99 box of 2009 MLB Fathead Tradeables includes five cards from the inaugural 180-card set — 150 players and 30 team logos — along with a code card that allows fans to play games and possibly win prizes online at Tradeables.com.
Each card includes a player action photo placed atop a textured wood image that has that same photo etched atop of it along with a team logo. The players and logos can be peeled and stuck to items or they can be saved as collectible cards.
Every team is represented — though some more than others — but the best thought that might draw in more traditional collectors is that they pass the Sharpie Test.
In other words, they’ll make for some excellent autograph material without having to be prepped like glossy trading cards. And the larger size typically will mean a larger, possibly more legible autograph.
One pack we opened included a New York Yankees logo card, Texas Ranger Chris Davis, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, San Diego Padre Jake Peavy and Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz.
Tradeables should be available now and can be found at Fathead.com as well as several retail outlets.
Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.
Upper Deck's American Idol cards arrive next week
04.14
Upper Deck‘s gone country, pop, and elsewhere, too, with its American Idol trading card set that will arrive in hobby shops and retail outlets next Tuesday with autographed cards of present and past contestants of the popular performance show.
The 138-card set will include memorable competitors like William Hung, Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken and David Archuleta, alongside cards of Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and Ryan Seacrest.
There will be autographs from this season’s top 36 finalists as well as past Idols. Those cards will be found two per box (1:12 packs hobby) or 1:65 packs at retail. The checklist includes Sparks, Archuleta, Fantasia Barrino, Michael Johns, Carly Smithson and Elliott Yamin among others.
“We’re ecstatic that we have the opportunity to produce the newest American Idol trading cards to hit the market,” said Ana Pereira, Upper Deck’s Idol brand manager. “The show has such a loyal following and has produced such dynamic performers, that we know collectors and fans everywhere will appreciate our collectible set.”
Ever wanted to see American Idol live? Every wrapper also will include a code to enter at americanidolcards.com for a chance to win a trip for two to the Season 8 finale. Others will receive a free iTunes downloads.
Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.