The Super Bowl is almost upon us.  I’m very excited about the game.  Is there anyone else who is excited?  I think the game is going to be a very good game.  I expect it to be a high scoring game that remains fairly close to the end.  It’s been a really tough game for [...]

Tomorrow, the GOLD RUSH begins as it is  the official release day of 2012 Topps Baseball Series 1. And with this year’s theme being all about GOLD, Topps has created an amazing digital experience for its collectors aptly named THE GOLDEN GIVEAWAY. In every 6th pack of 2012 Topps Baseball Series 1, collectors will find a [...]

2012 Topps Baseball Series 1…JUST 2 DAYS TO GO For the last week, Topps has been making special announcements in anticipation for the launch of 2012 Topps Baseball Series 1. And each announcement has an obvious theme…GOLD!!!  And there’s more.. Topps has created 3 special GOLD –themed relic sets with each card featuring a unique [...]

A VERY SPECIAL INSERT WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD There are 5 days left until the official launch of 2012 Topps Baseball Series 1 and Topps wanted to whet the appetites of the collectors who are in search for TOPPS GOLD! Topps has produced 16 very special cards that are made of pure 14K solid [...]

TOPPS PRIME 9 IS BACK WITH THE HOME RUN LEGENDS The countdown to the launch of Series 1 continues with just 6 days to go! And Topps is pleased to announce the return of the successful PRIME 9 hobby store promotion.  But this time it’s HOME RUN LEGENDS featuring sluggers such as Babe Ruth, Hank [...]

SURPRISE, SURPRISE…TOPPS SEEDS 10 GOLD TICKETS INTO HOBBY BOXES 2012 Topps Baseball Series 1 will be officially live one week from today and the anticipation continues to build. And as part of the daily countdown to February 1st, Topps has a special surprise to announce… There are 10 Gold Tickets (see attached) randomly inserted into [...]

THE COUNTDOWN TO 2012 TOPPS BASEBALL SERIES 1 CONTINUES With 8 days left until the launch of 2012 Topps Series 1, collectors are readying for a GOLD RUSH! The over-riding theme in 2012 Topps Baseball is “GOLD” with The Golden Giveaway, Golden Moments inserts, real Gold cards and more!  And Topps is offering collectors a [...]

With 9 days left until the launch of 2012 Topps Baseball Series 1, the hobby is abuzz!  And Topps plans to count down to February 1st with collectors by bringing them exciting information about the product every day until those first packs are ripped. From the Golden Giveaway and Prime 9 to an exclusive wrapper redemption [...]

The rookies have been vastly disappointing so far in the playoffs.  We don’t have a whole lot left with Houston and Green Bay losing.  Of the 4 remaining teams, there isn’t much hope for a lot of rookie production.  There is some potential for Torrey Smith, Kendall Hunter & Stevan Ridley.  But, that’s really about [...]

Happy 70th Birthday to the GREATEST!  Here’s hoping that you are feeling well today and enjoy this special day.  As a tribute to Ali, here are some more hits from the 100 case break. The Fight Worn Super Prismatic 1/1s are super hard to hit, obviously.  Here’s a scan of what they look like. I [...]