This one is a new department here on The Buzz ... Fast Five -- a quick list under a simple topic that might offer a basic starting point for a themed collection. It's a basic list of five items that could be fun for a starting collector or a new way to add to a stash that might already seemingly include everything when it comes to cardboard. For some of you, it's probably common sense. For others of you out there, it's perhaps something to ponder.

This time? Five collecting goals Buzz has for 2021.

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Placing limits on how many boxes I buy of any given brand ... and dabbling more broadly
Sure, this is two things in one ... but they are related in my case. This year presented a lot of challenges for many of us trying to find new boxes if working on a budget or if out in the retail wild. Why? Ultimately, it's all supply and demand -- there are more collectors coming back to cards and others coming from other flipper realms to clear shelves, stockpile and cash in. It's all good ... but I know I can't buy everything and compete with those guys who want it all no matter what. Everybody has their place in the big picture no matter what or how/why they collect, though, and, for me, instead of doing as many Buzz Breaks as I could for what brands I could get my hands on (Hello, Mosaic NBA, Prizm draft and Chronicles draft football, Chronicles NBA ... and a lot of WWE) I have some other goals on this front for 2021. I may try and break more different types of boxes (if I like them) and perhaps put a cap on how many I rip ... three of any brand's particular format may be my limit. At least that's my goal at first ... we'll see how it holds up depending on availability and what I like. I've found that some releases haven't aged well for my tastes after ripping tons this year and I've also opted to just pony up a little more than I might for particular single cards this year, too. This idea all hinges on what's available, but if the release schedules ever get back to their normally-a-little-crazy regular routines, there should be plenty to choose from. (Should. But this will take patience ... the 2021 release calendar for January and February still has plenty of 2020 on it.)

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It's nearly all predictions of who will win this time, and this week's prize once again is a mystery item.

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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 break down 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 package: 2020 Topps WWE Slam Attax Reloaded (Topps UK bundle)
Where to buy: Topps' UK site (no longer available) -- get WWE boxes here

Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.

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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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing: Brodie Lee's childhood friend talks about collecting him (and more) ... and look for new Heritage, NXT and Star Wars case breaks in today's edition.

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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 sets: 2019 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes rack sets (four)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby boxes)

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What: 2021 Break King Baseball Premium Edition
Arrives: Feb. 19
Box basics: Two graded buyback cards and one other card per box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Fans of MLB stars' prospect cards and Rookie Cards (and other rookie-year releases) get another shot at new additions with this buyback line that drops in early 2021.

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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 pack: 2020 Topps Mini baseball cards
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: Here when available (initially offered via Topps.com)

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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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing: Collecting goals for 2021, MLB greats lost in 2020, new breaks and a super-rare card you may have and not even know it's a big deal.

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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 Leaf Draft Baseball (retail blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

What's inside this one? Keep reading ...

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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 Chrome WWE wrestling cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one.

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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: 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 hockey cards (retail tin)
Where to buy: Click here

Keep reading to see a full rundown of what was in this one.

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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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing: Big pulls, Josh Allen, USPS delays and big-money NBA ink from ... a NASCAR box? (Yep.)

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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 Gallery baseball cards (blaster)
Checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of highlights from this one.

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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 pack: 2020 Topps Athletes Unlimited Softball Championship Set
Where to buy: Initially only via Topps.com. 

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of highlights from this box.

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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: 2019-20 NBA Hoops Premium Stock (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for other formats)

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.

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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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing: Blake Snell, Phil Niekro, big pulls, extra hits and remembering every past Topps MLB design.

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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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing: Collectors remember Jon Huber (aka Brodie Lee/Luke Harper), looking forward to 2021 MLB, showing off 1990s NFL cards, Collin Sexton and more.

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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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing: James Wiseman, old NBA logoman cards, Tiger Woods, soccer, big breaks and ... a run on early and key UFC autographs?

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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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing: Big pulls lead the way in this Christmas Day edition.

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YourDozen.com is back and you have until kickoff on Sunday afternoon to get your NFL Week 16 predictions in.

It's nearly all predictions of who will win this time, and this week's prize once again is a mystery item.

>>> CLICK HERE TO ENTER <<< 

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.

--

Follow Buzz on Twitter @BlowoutBuzz or send email to BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com. 

>> Click here to buy cards on BlowoutCards.com

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 Stadium Club Chrome baseball cards (hobby)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of highlights from this box.

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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 Finest WWE wrestling cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one ... a seven-star box or something.

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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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing: A huge Topps Sterling case, Project 2020 chatter ain't stopping, pumping up Hulk Hogan cards, organizing, Santa Claus cards and more in this Christmas Eve edition.

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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 Panini Prizm football cards (mega box)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.

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Ja Morant is staying exclusive to Panini America.

The company revealed its multi-year extension with the NBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday and it will keep him exclusive to their team when to comes to autographed cards and signed memorabilia found via Panini Authentic.

“During a spectacular rookie season, Ja quickly established himself as a bonafide star and captured the imagination of NBA fans and collectors across the globe,” said Panini America CEO Mark Warsop. “We were honored to partner with him last year but we’re even more excited about what lies ahead -- not just for Ja on the court but also for our relationship. Ja represents an exciting and bright future for the NBA.”

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