It's almost time to open up the Playbook this season.

Panini America's book-based football brand arrives once again on Wednesday and the company took the time to release a number of preview images for 2016 Panini Playbook football cards this afternoon.

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What: 2017 Topps Opening Day baseball cards
Arrives: March 15
Box basics: No hits guaranteed per 36-pack box (20 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here to view.

What's buzz-worthy: Opening Day returns for another season with an insert card in every pack, all the things collectors have come to expect and a few new surprises -- among them will be cards for notable bobblehead giveaways and Incredible Eats at the ballpark.

(So, in other words, the Dodger Dog should get a Rookie Card.)

Keep reading for more as well as a full gallery of images.

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Pokemon turned 20 years old this year and the popular animated series and trading card game has had its share of fans and collectors through all those years -- collectors from around the world.

And that's where Blowout reached out to land a pair of items from the Japanese market that are now available to fans here in the United States.

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Two Triple Threads packs, two Deca booklets ... and all to the Cubs in a group break. (And four other posts that can't compare.)

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The first Rogue One trading cards hit the market today, adding to the Star Wars legacy of cardboard that's spanned nearly 40 years with Topps.

Like the movie, which sets the table for what's to come (and already came to the big screen), 2016 Topps Star Wars Rogue One: Mission Briefing does the same by offering glimpses from the movie that arrives on Dec. 16 without any cardboard spoilers.

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There's still plenty of time on the clock before the Nov. 11 arrival of 2016-17 Leaf Ultimate hockey, but that's just more time to appreciate some of its inclusions.

Some pretty timeless inclusions.

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The newest Topps Now team set brings Big Papi along for the ride and so much more.

With the Boston Red Sox clinching the American League East title, Topps has unveiled a new take on its real-time baseball card program with another team set.

The Red Sox are the sixth postseason-bound team to get a set released as an extended part of the program with the sets costing $49.99.

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A trio of charities will be helped by fans of three Boston guys who are pretty well-known there.

And everywhere else, too.

A fund-raising initiative between New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Ben Affleck (Batman!) and Matt Damon (Jason Bourne!) is ongoing giving the chance for someone to hang out with the three to talk some football, movies & more as part of a trip to Boston.

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Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason is fighting ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, but that isn't stopping him from helping fight the fight by signing an autograph for charity.

And he did it with his eyes.

A Saints jersey he signed with the aid of a robot/autopen is among 10 items up for grabs via NFL Auctions in an auction ending soon.

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Big breaks, big card sales and ... new laws?

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California has a new law requiring autograph sellers to document their pieces valued at more than $5 with an extensive letter detailing the who, what, when where of it all.

It's a good thing, but it's also bound to create some challenges for smaller dealers or event organizers in the state who now have to keep track of all inked items, document them and have guarantees saved away for years.

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Topps Heritage arrived today for the guys down on the farm but the 2016 Topps Heritage Minor League set and its autograph checklist are loaded with some big-league talent thanks to a talented crop of newcomers.

And that means there are some good variations and autographs to chase.

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but breaks today and a single Spectra box above leads way.

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What: 2016 Onyx Baseball Clubhouse Lumber Edition
Arrives: October
Box basics: One autographed or game-used bat per box

What's buzz-worthy: This MLBPA-approved product includes bats from top young names as well as established veterans -- a roster that includes Corey Seager, Mike Trout, Gary Sanchez, Miguel Cabrera and Miguel Sano to name a few.

Keep reading for more info, including a full checklist.

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It's another Topps Now first.

Cleveland Indians star Francisco Lindor is the first player to sign a Relic card for the real-time platform with an American League Central clincher the highlight moment for the year.

There's also a standard Relic of the card among the seven cards for the day.

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There's now more political cardboard to be had.

Topps has entered the election realm with a set of Topps Now cards that launched today after the first Presidential debate Monday night.

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Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel is a Leaf Trading Cards exclusive when it comes to autographs, but the company is giving collectors a chance to get his ink on other company's hockey cards via an upcoming private signing.

According to the company, it's the only way to get non-Leaf cards signed as the former No. 2 pick will not sign them if asked to in-person.

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More than 300 items from the collection of New York Yankees great Don Larsen are on the auction block via Steiner Sports but they're not all glorious tributes to the man who pitched a perfect game in the World Series.

Some include some real talk -- like this letter to Larsen from former Kansas City Athletics General Manager Frank Lane.

Larsen, of course, went on to pitch into the 1967 season before retiring at age 37.

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The newest Topps Now team set is all about The Tribe.

With the Cleveland Indians clinching the American League Central title last night, Topps has unveiled a new take on its real-time baseball card program with another team set.

The Indians are the fifth postseason-bound team to get a set released as an extended part of the program with the sets costing $49.99.

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After a delayed arrival due to a packaging issue, this year's edition of Triple Threads is here on Wednesday and 2016 Topps Triple Threads will include plenty of the high-end creations that we've come to expect in the line.

It will be a show to see what starts popping out of packs tomorrow, but Topps (and a few early breakers) have given us a glimpse at what's to come.

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The clock is ticking down to the arrival of from 2015-16 Panini Flawless, which will pack plenty of high-end material into its pricey briefcases.

Just how much? Well, Panini America offered us a glimpse at what's possible today.

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Jose Fernandez, Arnold Palmer, Heritage High Number and "sensitive" baseball players.

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Topps has the Garbage Pail Kids on the Presidential debates and their verdict is in.

It's a "Disgrace to the White House."

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It's a simple piece of memorabilia, but it's one that's part of a collection lasting more than 60 years.

It's the cover of Sports Illustrated and Arnold Palmer graces the cover of the latest issue.

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The newest Topps Now team set is now here.

With the Los Angeles Dodgers clinching the National League West title last night, Topps has unveiled a new take on its real-time baseball card program with another team set.

The Dodgers are the fourth postseason-bound squad to get a team set released as an extended part of the program with the sets costing $49.99.

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