The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 11 ... some older cheap retail repacks that have potential to surprise with older packs if you have some luck.

The boxes: A trio of WWE repacks on the site right now at the link below
Where to buy: Click here

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 10 ... a triple-play of a strong 2020 release -- a first for WWE and going to retail -- with big-hit potential that has over-delivered. Will it this time?

The boxes: 2020 Topps Finest WWE wrestling cards (three blasters)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 9 ... a sampler of a release that has really dried up in the last few years and has some big twists in retail.

The packs: 2012 Topps Heritage WWE (five Target retail packs)
Where to buy: Click here for other Heritage WWE

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 8 ... a gaming release that was quite strong last year with its design and checklist -- and this is a special-format box printed, packed and released in India. 

The box: 2020 Slam Attax Reloaded WWE gaming cards (Topps India Carry Box)
Where to buy: Click here for other WWE boxes

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 7 ... an import from the past that I really liked when I recently tried dabbling with some international releases.

The packs: 2005 WWE Smackdown!/Raw Animotion wrestling cards 
Where to buy: Will take some hunting ... Click for new WWE

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 6 ... a bulk lot of hobby packs from a popular brand -- a hits-free lot that still delivered very well. 

The lot: 2018 Topps WWE Women's Division wrestling cards (200-plus hobby packs)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: Click here for (hit-per) blasters

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 5 ... a warning that not all wax is the same these days -- even if it can be tougher to find (and sometimes pricier then you might think).

The packs: 2001 Fleer WWF Raw is War wrestling cards (15 hobby packs)
Where to buy: Good luck finding them ... Click here for newer WWE cards

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 4 ... a look at the annual prospect-level WWE release where we see many stars arrive on cards for the first time.

The box: 2020 Topps WWE NXT wrestling cards (hobby)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com 

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 3 ... a high-end, one-card box break that's over faster than Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus at Wrestlemania 28.

The box: 2020 Topps WWE Fully Loaded wrestling cards (hobby)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: Click here 

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 2 -- and this is one of the best WWE releases of 2020 ... as long as you're ripping hobby boxes. 

The box: 2020 Topps Chrome WWE wrestling cards (hobby);
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 37 set for Saturday and Sunday from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. We'll make today a big day for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania4, a series of WWE wax box/pack breaks.

This is Hour 1 ... a high-end opener with a hit in every single pack -- or an Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal in every box depending on how you want to look at things.

The box: 2020 Topps WWE Undisputed wrestling cards (hobby)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: Click here

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What: 2020-21 Panini Chronicles soccer cards
Arrives: June 4
Box basics: Three autographs or memorabilia cards per three-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Chronicles is back for a second go on the pitch and this one will include 15 brands all in the same spot.

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Fast Five is 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 MLB rookies I'd be watching this year ... at least based on the results so far.

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Jonathan India -- 3B, Cincinnati Reds (click here for autographed cards on eBay)
This one is about the numbers for me -- 10-for-21 (.476) with a double, triple and 10 RBI in his first six games of his big-league career. He's a known commodity for prospectors since he was the fifth-overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft and was a top-100 prospect at times since. However, in two MiLB seasons he hit just .254 with 17 homers and 67 RBI in 165 games (154 Ks) so there might not have been as much attention heading into this debut. He did hit .313 with three homers and seven RBI in 22 games this spring. Because he's been a high-profile player, he's already got a ton of cards -- more than 800 -- and nearly half of those are certified autos. His earliest ink is in 2014 Leaf Perfect Game releases and then his first MLB autos are in 2018 Bowman Draft. He's got ink from Panini America, too, in prospect releases and I'd be looking for bargain-priced ink here vs. the slabbed stuff with big prices attached. The 2014 autos are also somewhat appealing being so much earlier than the rest. Him having volume should give you more choices and more chances to find bargains compared to other guys on this list -- guys with scorching starts but fewer cards.

Keep reading for four more making up the list this time.

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What's Buzzing: Project70 chatter, some new pulls, picking Pro Football Hall of Famers and ... why do they call them blasters?

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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 box: 2016 Topps WWE Series 1 cards (blaster)
Where to buy: Click here for all WWE boxes/packs/lots in stock.

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The box: 2021 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (hobby box)
First Buzz preview & Checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

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What's Buzzing: Big pulls, Fernando Tatis Jr., Kevin Durant, soccer breaks and more.

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You will soon have another way to trade Topps.

After a record-setting $567 million in sales in 2020 -- a 23-percent increase over the previous year -- the company is going public after a merger with Mudrick Capital Acquisition. The $1.3 billion company will be traded as TOPP on NASDAQ once the deal closes later this year.

The company has been publicly traded before. On Oct. 12, 2007, it was purchased by Michael Eisner's The Tornante Company LLC and Madison Dearborn Partners LLC with shareholders receiving $9.75 per share (approximately $3.85 million.) Eisner, the former chairman and CEO of Disney before chairing Topps, will become chairman of the combined company’s board of directors.

“The strong emotional connection between the Topps brand and consumers of all ages is truly foundational, and, when combined with our growing portfolio of strategic licensing partnerships, creates a profitable business model with meaningful competitive advantages," Eisner said in a prepared release. "Equally important, the management team at the helm of Topps, which we’ve been building for the last 14 years, is outstanding, with deep roots in sports and entertainment, digital, gift cards and confections.

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What: 2021 Topps Archives Signature Series Retired Player Edition baseball cards
Arrives: July 14
Box basics: One encased autograph per box (20 boxes per case)
Signers list: Click here
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Topps' buyback line for retired greats returns for another summer with buyback cards getting a new ride with on-card autographs this time around.

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YourDozen.com is back and we're predicting WrestleMania 37 weekend -- you have until 6 p.m. Eastern on Saturday night to get your picks in for the biggest WWE show of the year that takes place on both Saturday and Sunday this year.

This week's prize is a mystery for now. It could be revealed at any time between now and then -- or it may only be known to the winner, which could be you if you take the minute to make 13 simple predictions below.

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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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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: Topps goes public, big pulls, Yermin Mercedes, pondering the All-Star move, NBA breaks and more.

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What: 2021 Topps Heritage High Number baseball cards
Arrives: Dec. 10
Box basics: One autograph or Relic per 24-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Topps' second trip back to 1972 comes with some new stars, past greats and nods to a championship dynasty that began all those summers ago.

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

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Here's the sequel to my recent Cardinals game-used baseball grab from the bargain bin -- it's not quite as flashy as last month, but this one's used by star for the home team and a win for the price of a blaster box if you ask me.

As I noted last time, this was a blind-bag buy ... all you can control is picking the date of your ball. I scouted the schedule and found Game 1 of a doubleheader from last September that had a pair of notable starters and a whole lot of runs scored ... meaning more chances at a notable ball or play.

Thanks to the relatively new MLB Film Room you can easily find clips of plays -- even the mundane ones -- and literally all three pitches where this ball was authenticated as used can be found there.

You can keep reading to see the details ... and the ball in action.

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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 packs: 2004 Topps WWE Apocalypse wrestling cards (nine Italian Edition packs)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com for newer WWE stuff 

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What's Buzzing: A young season's home run hitters, eBay Bucks, a rough case, a first post and more in this all-MLB edition.

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