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The box: 2020 Donruss NASCAR cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 56
Set completion: 28 of 200 (14 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Tony Stewart, Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Ryan Newman, Rusty Wallace, Tyler Reddick, Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch

Rookie Cards (Rated Rookies) – Hailie Deegan, Jesse Little

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What: 2020 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Photo Baseball Edition
Arrives: April 22
Box basics: One autographed baseball photo per pack (15 packs per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures line takes to the diamond with nothing but autographed 8-by-10 photos as the starting point in every pack -- but some other chase inclusions that go even bigger also possible.

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What: 2020 Break King Basketball Premium Edition
Arrives: March 13
Box basics: Three buyback rookie-year cards per box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Fans of NBA stars' Rookie Cards (and other rookie-year releases) have a new buyback option in the works that will include a graded card in every box.

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The box: 2020 Topps Series 1 baseball cards (retail tin)
Where to buy: These are at retail;BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
First Buzz preview with checklist/SPs/more: Click here

Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 75
Base set completion: 
63 of 350 (18 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Mike Trout, Christian Yelich, Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Mike Soroka, Francisco Lindor, Jacob deGrom

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What's Buzzing Today:  Big pulls, 2020 Topps Heritage chatter, a bad XFL headline and more in today's edition.

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It's not a Flerken ... it's the Mile High Comics mystery box guardian known as Cambridge. (Something like that.)

From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

Disclaimer: This one's definitely a different kind of Buzz Break ... just for fun. 

The box: Mile High Comics Five-pound Mystery Pack comics box
Where to buy: Via Mile High Comics ($29.95)

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The box: 2018 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (Series 2) (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com when available; Click here for other WWE boxes

Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 164
Base set completion: 
97 of 100 (97 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards: Sasha Banks, Mandy Rose, Otis Dozovic, Eddie Guerrero, Lacey Evans, Steve Austin, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Velveteen Dream, Becky Lynch, Jake Roberts, Sting, Seth Rollins, Shinsuke Nakamura, Roman Reigns, Bayley, Matt Hardy, Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Bray Wyatt, Dakota Kai, Beth Phoenix, Randy Savage, Drake Maverick, Goldust, Bianca Belair, Randy Orton, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, Bret Hart, Jeff Hardy

Rookie/First NXT Cards (21) – Ronda Rousey, Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Ricochet, Ember Moon, Zelina Vega, Andrade "Cien" Almas, Alexander Wolfe, Danny Burch, No Way Jose, Kona Reeves, Hanson, Rowe, Akam, Rezar, Killian Dain, Hideo Itami, Mark Andrews, Raul Mendoza

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A new MLB season is here and that means more brand-new game-used memorabilia pieces to come -- or, really, already piling up -- as games from the spring and beyond happen.

One of those items that can be especially messy and colorful this time of year? The lineup card -- an item where you can find names early in their careers or perhaps late tries at one last go before a season where a veteran may not even play. Sometimes they can be hand-written, sometimes they can be printed and then heavily modified. And, like I said, they can get messy in the spring with plenty of guys in and out of games. These items often aren't super-impressive, but they can get pretty cheap -- I've seen them as low as $10 in the past. But, they can also can be pricey with player autographs and authentication attached. (Manager autos can sometimes arrive sort of "free" as part of the cost.)

Lineup cards can be a simple pick-up -- any card for any game for your player or your team -- or you could make it a challenge and try to find only cards where your player hit a homer, got a win, or a hit and so on. This time? It was one of those ... but it also was a card with a little more -- a detail that I didn't think about when checking a player game log.

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What's Buzzing Today: Scouting spring training prospects, 2020 Donruss and 2020 Topps Heritage breaks, new pulls, chasing Zion and more in today's edition.

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Have you seen the latest cool or interesting items on eBay? If not, you just might see some of those here every week as we're launching a weekly version of our eBay Buzz pieces that pop up from time to time. We’ll spotlight some items that have a story or just wow us with how much interest it might have — and we’re not just talking baseball cards, either.

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ZION! ZION! ZION!
The Item: Kobe Bryant & Zion Williamson 2019-20 NBA Hoops Art Signatures dual-auto (BGS 9.5/10)
The Price: $99,999.99 Buy-It-Now (or best offer)
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: This card is an interesting one in that, unless there was some other seriously advanced-planning signing sessions last year, it will absolutely never happen again making it an even more amazing (and somber) creation. This is one of the rarest inclusions in hobby boxes of 2019-20 NBA Hoops with on-card autographs of the future Hall of Famer gone too soon and the rookie who has dominated the league so far this year. Williamson just recently posted a career-high scoring night -- and more are likely on the way as he is putting up a more-than-respectable scoring streak. Any and all Zion ink will be in demand more than ever -- and this one might hold up as one of the the biggest autos of them all no matter what one-of-a-kind high-end stuff might be coming. This came out of a super-affordable flagship-style Hoops pack and it's a classic. I don't see it getting that BIN price, but I could see some big, big offers. Right now it's the highest of just two copies graded ... and we have no idea how many more might even have been signed.
Similar Pieces: Zion Williamson autographs on eBay
The BlowoutCards.com Hunt: Click here for 2019-20 NBA Hoops hobby boxes

Keep reading for four more interesting items in this week's roundup ...

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What: 2020 Super Break 23/24 Edition basketball cards
Arrives: April 2
Box basics: One buyback card per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Super Break takes to the court once again with some of the best players to wear a pair of magic numbers in NBA history getting the spotlight on a per-case basis.

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The box: 2018 Panini Playoff football cards (hanger box)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)

Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 60
Base set completion: 42 of 200 (21 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards: Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott, Matthew Stafford, Carson Wentz, Richard Sherman, Mark Ingram, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Travis Kelce, Andrew Luck

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What's Buzzing Today: Caris LeVert drops 51 and nearly nobody notices on boards (Zion ain't done that!), hobby inflation, Spike Lee drama, 2020 Topps Heritage, super-rare basic Topps MLB ink and ... a 4-year-old mangles an Optic 1/1?

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YourDozen.com is as challenging as ever -- perfect weeks are still tough -- but we're back once again with a mix of NBA, MLB, WWE, XFL and NASCAR questions all focusing on just Sunday's action.

The Sunday start gives you more time to get in the game -- but keep in mind that the first tie-breaker goes to the earlier entry ... so there's no need to wait.

This week's winner will get a 2020 Topps Heritage MLB hobby box -- a hobby staple that is off to a hot start this year with some pricey cards among the possible pulls.

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Did you get in on last week's action? Check the leaderboard and contact fish@blowoutcards.com to claim your prize if you're the winner.

How does it work? It's short and simple. Register and you'll get a dozen questions where your answers will be compiled and compared to others. Whomever gets the most correct gets the prize -- or at least a shot at it if there's a tie.

The goal with YourDozen.com? Have a little fun and get free stuff into some of your hands.

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

WHICH BOX IS BETTER ... This one or a 2020 Topps Heritage blaster?

The box: 2019 Topps Heritage High Number baseball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
First Buzz preview, SPs & checklist: Click here

Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 9
Cards in this box: 72
Base set completion: 
64 of 200 (32 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Bryce Harper, Alex Verdugo

Rookie Cards (16) – Austin Riley, Michael Chavis, Yusei Kikuchi, Carter Kieboom, Taylor Clarke, Joe Harvey, Nick Margevicius, Jake Cave, Jon Duplantier, Nate Lowe, Alex Jackson, Brandon Brennan, Nicky Lopez, Richard Lovelady, Brendan Rodgers, Erik Swanson (SP)

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WHICH BOX IS BETTER ... This one or a 2019 Topps Heritage High Number blaster?

The box: 2020 Topps Heritage baseball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
First Buzz preview, SPs & checklist: Click here

Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 9
Cards in this box: 72
Base set completion: 
66 of 400 (17 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Cody Bellinger, Carlos Correa, Joe Panik, Zack Greinke, Ryan Zimmerman, Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole, Pete Alonso

Rookie Cards (7 cards, 15 rookies) – Dustin May, Gavin Lux, Austin Nola, Kyle Lewis, Justin Dunn, Jordan Yamamoto, Lewis Thorpe, Brusdar Graterol, Domingo Leyva, Josh Rojas, Alex Young, Zac Gallen, Aaron Civale, Bobby Bradley

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What's Buzzing Today: Big pulls, 2020 Topps Heritage, Nick Solak and more in today's edition.

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Update: Due to COVID manufacturing issues, this one has been changed from a traditional format to a jumbo-pack box with an autograph every time as noted below.

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What: 2020 Topps WWE NXT wrestling cards
Arrives: Dec. 30
Box basics: One auto per 25-card pack in every two-pack box (eight boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The NXT crew gets its annual set with highlights, stars and alumni in the mix as well as a Johnny Gargano tribute set this time.

Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2020 Topps Heritage baseball cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview, SPs & checklist: Click here

Packs per box: 25 (24 standard, one topper)
Cards per pack: 9
Cards in this box: 217
Base set completion: 
198 of 400 (50 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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What's Buzzing Today: Giannis, LeBron and Zion spark plenty of chatter, big breaks, scorcher brands, 2020 Topps Heritage and more in today's edition.

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Like many collectors, Buzz is a fan of grading and knows that there are many reasons that collectors choose to slab cards. Sometimes it's to enhance the appeal and protect them when selling. Other times it's to protect an investment for the long-term or to protect for sentimental reasons. Or, it might be just for fun or curiosity about a potential grade.

Here's this month's grading diary here on The Buzz ...

BIG-TIME PULL
The Card: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2019 Topps Chrome Orange Refractors #201 (/25) Rookie Card parallel
The Reason Graded: This one came out of one of the best Topps Chrome boxes I've ever seen -- in fact, it might have been one of the best non-high-end boxes I've ever seen for any brand -- and I knew instantly that the two big cards from it would end up slabbed. This one is up first and I actually had it graded awhile back but held it a little closer to baseball season -- and we're here. This guy could be set for a big season after a rookie campaign that was closely watched but perhaps not as lofty as was expected. With so few copies of this one made, I figured it was a no-brainer no matter how he fares this season.
The Grade: BGS 9.5

Reality Check: I was glad to see this grade, and it turns out that two of the three that were slabbed were graded on the same day -- I just missed out on "first-graded" status. The Series 2 short-print (which looks just like this) is probably going to be the long-term iconic card for Guerrero, but rare Chromes like this one figure to be very strong, too, even if in a lesser grade. Interestingly only four copies have been graded by PSA -- three 10s and one PSA 9.

Keep reading for more of this month's pick-ups and new slabs for Buzz.

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