Flashback Product of the Week: 2004 UD SP Game Used Patch Edition

Being one of the more popular releases in 2004, Upper Deck SP Game Used Patch Edition could be the poster child for high-end hit or miss products.  You have to admit, the tin looks pretty cool and in my opinion is one of the better looking packages I’ve ever seen for a high-end product.  Inside [...]

2009 TRISTAR Obak Box Break/Review

2009 TRISTAR Obak baseball contains some of the first cards of individuals that helped shape the game of baseball and the hobby we all enjoy.  One of my favorite things to do with this product was just sit and read the back of each card.  There is so much historical information on each card, especially [...]

The Early Years Can Be Confusing

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is how relics have been labled once they are placed into cards.  When Upper Deck introduced the first jersey relics back in 1997, everyone thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread.  Companies then started to introduce multi-colored patches that just blew the plain colored jerseys out [...]

For Those KISS Collectors………

If your a fan of KISS, then you probably know that their new album “Sonic Boom” will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart starting on 10-6-09.  Press Pass has created a product that will be sold right next to their new CD/DVD.  KISS  ”Tour Edition” is a 33-card set that features a ton of KISS stuff [...]

2009 Wheels Main Event Sneak Peak

Below you’ll find new images of Press Pass’s newest product ’09 Wheels Main Event which is due out at the end of the month.  Each hobby box will include (2) NASCAR relics and at least (1) autograph.  Some hobby boxes will include autographs from professional poker players, and if you’re really lucky you’ll find race-used [...]

Should Sports Cards Be In Video Games?

For years manufacturers have been trying to get more people interested in The Hobby.  One of the main demographics companies have been targeting is kids.  With all the high-tech toys out on the market, one of the last things many kids find interesting is sports cards.  Products such as Topps Attax and MLB Showdown are [...]

1997 UD Legends Football Returns Again

Images and information about the new 2009 Ultimate Collection Football has been public for about a week, but I wanted to share with you some info I obtained about the 1997 Legends signatures that are one of the biggest hits with this product.  Just like last year, collectors can pull autographs of Hall of Famers/retired [...]

Flashback Product of the Week: 2005 UD Past Time Pennants

2005 Upper Deck Past Time Pennants was just another attempt by Upper Deck to try and get collectors excited about collecting something other than cards.  Within each box you’ll find 2 autographs and 1 Mitchell and Ness wool pennant.  This product reminds me of Upper Deck’s Mini Jersey and Classic Portraits boxes.  I don’t know [...]

Give Brian Grey A Big Hand: Paterno’s 1st Certified Autograph

In today’s industry it seems like everyone has a card, including Billy the Marlin.  One of the few people who doesn’t have a lot of cards would be the legendary coach of Penn State Joe Paterno.  I have to give Brian Grey of Razor a big hand because collectors have been waiting years for someone [...]

Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Mailday

During the summer I worked at Evangelical Community Hospital located in Lewisburg, PA which is right down the street from one of my favorite card shops.  Yesturday in the mail I received a package from one of the ladies that I worked with over the summer.  She apparently saw my picture in the newspaper with [...]