I recently had an opportunity to buy 100 cases of the 2011 Leaf Muhammad Ali Metal.  I felt like it was a very good return on my investment, so I decided to buy it and open all 100 cases.  In addition to everything that I get out of the boxes, I also knew that I [...]

Well, we’re down to one week in the NFL.  It’s been quite a year so far.  Cam Newton has been truly remarkable this year.  And we’ve seen quite a bit of production from several other rookies as well.  We really couldn’t have asked for much more out of the rookie crop this year.  I expect [...]

Leaf will be releasing Golf in early 2012.  Check out the early images.              

Only 2 weeks left now.  Week 15 was a very solid week for rookies.  Cam Newton continues to impress with his dynamic play.  Greg Little had a breakout performance that we have been waiting for since the season started.  Jake Locker continues to show that he should be the starter in Tennessee.  I know I [...]

2012 BOWMAN STERLING AUTOGRAPH CHECKLIST ENHANCED Topps is pleased to announce that 2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball, which is set to hit hobby shelves next week, has a significantly enhanced autograph checklist versus the original solicitation. Mike Trout along with top 2011 Draft Picks have been added. Every pack guarantees 2 Autographed Cards, 1 Relic Card [...]

Another week is in the books.  It’s safe to say it was a decent week for rookies.  The big hit was that we lost DeMarco Murray for the year.  That hurts big time.  He was having a fantastic rookie year.  However, it wasn’t a total downer of a week as several rookies had very nice [...]

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS NAMED TOPPS ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR  After another outstanding year of Major and Minor League Baseball, Topps is excited to announce that this years’ “Organization of the Year Award” goes to the San Francisco Giants. This achievement by the Giants marks the second win for the organization in the last three years.  [...]

Here Comes The Topps Gold Rush ! In an effort to support the launch of Topps Baseball Series 1 and make 2012 a huge success, Topps in conjunction with the MLBPA will combine a highly-anticipated Topps Series 1 with a special  Gold Rush promotion!  This promotion will provide collectors with value and hobby stores with [...]

It was another solid week from the rookies.  I think the best news is that most of the guys are healthy and playing again now.  Health is a major concern at this point of the season (just ask the Bears), so that’s a major plus.  The top guys continued to produce, other than Dalton.  The [...]

TOPPS ANNOUNCES AFLAC PSA AUTHENTICATION PROGRAM  The AFLAC High School All-American Autographed cards that were inserted into packs of the recently-released 2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects did  not get sequentially numbered.  The seven subjects included Archie Bradley, Dylan Bundy, Larry Greene, Travis Harrison, Francisco Lindor, Robert Stephenson and Blake Swihart. To ensure the autographed [...]