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Infographic Friday: 2012 Prestige by the numbers

The fantastic design team here at Beckett just filed away this by-the-numbers take on 2012 Prestige for the coming issue of Beckett Football. And we thought you might get a kick out of the informational sneak peek.

Andy Griffith dead at 86

Today we pay hobby homage to the lovable, deliberate southern lead on The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock.

First Look: 2012 Certified Football

As hype and hullabaloo continues to swell over today’s 2012 Prestige release, Panini made sure to add another anticipation maker to the hobby hot list.

At last, a college football playoff: What say you?

Meeting adjourned. The committee has spoken. College football will have a playoff system.

First Look: 2012-13 Score Hockey

Panini’s best bang-for-your-buck hockey brand will hit the streets in early August.

Panini previews 2012 NHL Draft Swag

Panini America will appear in Pittsburgh later this week with a Penguin-themed plethora.

Box Busters: 2012 Marvel Beginnings II

Watch to see two grown men nerd out over the Marvel Universe. Oh, and the cards are awesome, too.

First Look: 2012 Topps Strata Football

Making Monday a little more manic, Topps debuted its 2012 Strata football line.

Kings claim The Cup: New royalty by the numbers

Congrats, Los Angeles Kings. A major victory for a major media market team — a potential popularity booster for the sport itself.

How did your dad pass the trading card torch?

With Father’s Day coming up, we’d like to invite collectors to share their dad-related hobby memories