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Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Jan. 6)

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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: Rookie Card chatter, 2022 Donruss reactions, The Jonathan Taylor Question, new breaks and more.
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This entry was posted in Board Buzz and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, soccer, Topps, YouTube, Wander Franco, Jonathan Taylor, 2021 Bowman's Best, 2022 Donruss, Wander Franco Rookie Card on January 6, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Jan. 5)

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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: Wander Franco's Rookie Card, collectors continue to react to the Fanatics-Topps deal, about Logan Paul's Pokemon case, new breaks and ... what changes should Fanatics make?
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Board Buzz, Business Buzz, Gaming and tagged MLB, NBA, Panini America, Topps, Fanatics, Licensing, Pokemon, Wander Franco, Logan Paul, Wander Franco Rookie Card on January 5, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2022 Donruss baseball cards

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What: 2022 Donruss baseball cards
Arrives: April 13
Box basics: Two autographs and one memorabilia card per 24-pack hobby box (16 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Donruss takes to the diamond for another year as the season-opener for Panini America's baseball offerings with plenty of hits and inserts in every box.
Keep reading for a gallery and more info.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Mark McGwire, MLBPA, Panini America, Fernando Tatis Jr., The Famous San Diego Chicken, Shohei Ohtani, Luis Robert, Juan Soto, Oneil Cruz, Wander Franco, Ronald Acuña Jr., Domingo Ayala, Jasson Dominguez, 2022 Donruss on January 5, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2022 Donruss NASCAR trading cards

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What: 2022 Donruss NASCAR cards
Arrives: Feb. 2
Box basics: One auto and two memorabilia cards per 24-pack box (20 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Donruss arrives on the track with the formula that racing fans should recognize well -- a multi-hit box with a ton of Optic cards and inserts all in one bargain-priced spot.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Racing and tagged Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, Panini America, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Donruss, Joey Logano, Tony Stewart, Bobby Labonte, Kyle Busch, Hailie Deegan, 2022 Donruss NASCAR, Tyler Ankrum on January 5, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2021-22 Topps Chrome Overtime Elite basketball

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What: 2021-22 Topps Chrome Overtime Elite basketball cards
Arrives: March 30
Box basics: Two autographs per 18-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Overtime Elite gets its first in-pack card release with Chrome -- and it includes plenty of color, plenty of inserts and autos from stars like Jalen Lewis.
Keep reading for more info and a gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in Basketball, First Buzz and tagged Jalen Lewis, Jean Montero, Ausar Thompson, OTE, Overtime Elite, 2021-22 Topps Chrome Overtime Elite, 2021-22 Topps Chrome Overtime Elite basketball cards on January 4, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Topps WWE Slam Attax (Super Game Pack)

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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: 2021 Topps WWE Slam Attax (Topps India Super Game Pack)
Where to buy: Will take some looking -- get standard 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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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, Buzz Break, Gaming and tagged Apollo Crews, Asuka, Batista, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Billie Kay, Bray Wyatt, Edge, John Cena, Kevin Owens, Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks, Seth Rollins, Topps, Trish Stratus, Undertaker, WWE, Alexa Bliss, Andre The Giant, Big E, Braun Strowman, Bret Hart, Cesaro, Charlotte Flair, Daniel Bryan, Kofi Kingston, Liv Morgan, Mankind, Randy Orton, Randy Savage, Sami Zayn, Sheamus, Steve Austin, Xavier Woods, Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre, Montez Ford, Dakota Kai, Bianca Belair, Ricochet, Cedric Alexander, Bobby Lashley, Io Shirai, Kacy Catanzaro, Xia Li, Toni Storm, Damian Priest, Shotzi Blackheart, Rhea Ripley, Kay Lee Ray, Huskus The Pig Boy, Karrion Kross, The Way, Ilja Dragunov, 2021 Topps WWE Slam Attax, Retribution, The Hurt Business, Abby The Witch, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Topps India on January 4, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Fanatics purchases Topps for $500 million (updated)

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Fanatics will be buying Topps, according to a report from Sportico on Monday night, and the deal will be publicly revealed by the companies on Tuesday.
In August Fanatics revealed it has a deal to be the exclusive card-maker for Major League Baseball and it added the NFL and the NBA soon thereafter, giving the leagues equity in the new company. A CNBC report estimated the deal at $500 million and that excludes the company's candy division. That will now be known as The Bazooka Company after its famous gum brand.
Beyond a continuation of Topps MLB this should mean the return of Topps' NBA and NFL lines at some point.
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Update: The first official confirmation of the sale came via Twitter -- and it's effective today.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Business Buzz, Football and tagged MLB, NBA, NFL, Topps, Fanatics on January 4, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Jan. 4)

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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: Reactions to Fanatics buying Topps, Wander Franco's 2021 Rookie Cards, new pulls, an NBA surprise and more.
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This entry was posted in Board Buzz and tagged NBA, Panini America, Topps, Fanatics, Licensing, Wander Franco, 2021 Leaf Metal Pop Century, Wander Franco Rookie Cards on January 4, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2022 President's Choice Stick Rack Update

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What: 2022 President's Choice Game-used Stick Rack Update Series hockey cards
Arrives: February
Box basics: Four game-used stick cards per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: President's Choice hits the ice with this brand once again with game-used sticks being the main focus in a release that will be limited to only 1,000 serial-numbered boxes.
Keep reading for more information.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Hockey and tagged Bobby Hull, Eric Lindros, Gordie Howe, Jacques Plante, Jean Beliveau, President's Choice, Steve Yzerman, Tony Esposito, 2022 President's Choice Game-used Stick Rack Update Series on January 3, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 1991 Starline Hollywood Walk of Fame cards

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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: 1991 Starline Hollywood Walk of Fame trading cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)

Keep reading for a breakdown and gallery for what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Movies, Non-sports, Buzz Break, Music, TV and tagged movies, Vincent Price, Betty White, Burt Reynolds, Jerry Lewis, John Ritter, John Travolta, Johnny Cash, Leonard Nimoy, LeVar Burton, Michael Jackson, Music, Sylvester Stallone, TV, William Shatner, Bette Davis, Bob Hope, James Dean, Jane Russell, Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Taylor, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Pee-Wee Herman, Hugh Hefner, Aretha Franklin, Dick Clark, Kenny Rogers, Bette Midler, Merv Griffin, Joan Rivers, Starline, 1991 Starline Hollywood Walk of Fame, radio on January 3, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Topps Heritage WWE cards (blaster)

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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: 2021 Topps Heritage WWE wrestling cards (blaster box)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: Click here (for hobby)

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, Buzz Break and tagged Apollo Crews, Asuka, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Bray Wyatt, Dana Brooke, Edge, Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks, Seth Rollins, The Rock, Topps, WWE, A.J. Styles, Alexa Bliss, Big E, Charlotte Flair, Eddie Guerrero, Kane, Mandy Rose, Natalya, Randy Orton, Randy Savage, Rey Mysterio, Samoa Joe, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Miz, Vader, Diesel, Drew McIntyre, Ted DiBiase, Bianca Belair, The 1-2-3 Kid, Rikishi, Toni Storm, Rhea Ripley, Sycho Sid, 2021 Topps Heritage, Scarlett, Indi Hartwell, Commander Azeez on January 3, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Jan. 3)

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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: The Bengals light it up, Antonio Brown, Dan Reeves, 2021 Bowman's Best and its Rookie Cards as well as new pulls from Bowman Draft and more.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football, Non-sports and tagged Antonio Brown, MLB, NFL, non-sports, Panini America, Topps, Joe Burrow, Dan Reeves, Ja'Marr Chase, 2021 Bowman Draft, 2021 Bowman's Best on January 3, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (Jan. 2)

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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: NFL chatter and breaks, a basic set question, pondering highs, WWE pulls and, of course, 2021 Bowman Draft pulls.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football, Pro Wrestling and tagged MLB, NFL, Panini America, Topps, WWE, 2021 Bowman Draft on January 2, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.

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WHAT'S BUZZING ...

What's new? See all of our First Buzz previews by clicking above.

Making The Grade: What Buzz slabbed or grabbed each month is here.

Collecting Game-used: Buzz photo-matches and talks about memorabilia every month.

Buzz Buys: Buzz shows off new pick-ups and tells us why he likes them.

Book it, Buzz: Collect autographs on a budget? Check out this monthly series about autographed books.

MiLB Madness: A monthly look at oddities found in minor-league baseball card sets.

Buzz's Fantastic Four A new series looking at four interesting or must-own cards each time.

Ticket Stud or Ticket Dud? Collecting tickets on the cheap in this regular series.

NEW RELEASES

Baseball (all dates subject to change)
Oct. 1 - 2025 Panini Three & Two
Oct. 1 - 2025 TRISTAR H.T. Gr. Slam
Oct. 8 - 2025 Bowman Chrome Mega
Oct. 22 - 2025 Topps Diamond Icons
Oct. 22 - 2025 Topps Holiday
Oct. 23 - 2025 Pulse Series 2 Retail
Oct. 24 - 2025 Leaf Lumber
Oct. 30 - 2025 Onyx Vintage Extended
Oct. 31 - 2025 Leaf A Bronx Legacy
Oct. TBD - 2025 Leaf Vivid
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse All Star
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse DSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Foundry
Oct. TBD - 2024 Pulse Lumin HSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Stratos HHS
Oct. TBD - 2024 Wild Card 5 Card SD
Oct. TBD - 2024 Wild Card Splat

Basketball
Oct. 16 - 2025 Donruss WNBA
Oct. TBD - 2024-25 Prizm Black

Football
Oct. 1 - 2025 Leaf Vivid
Oct. 8 - 2025 Panini Black
Oct. 9 - 2024 Panini Flawless
Oct. 10 - 2025 Panini Certified
Oct. 10 - 2025 Donruss Hobby Tin
Oct. 10 - 2025 TRISTAR H.T. Minis PSE
Oct. 15 - 2025 Panini Impeccable
Oct. 16 - 2024 Panini Eminence
Oct. 17 - 2025 TRISTAR H.T. Jerseys 2
Oct. 22 - 2025 Panini Absolute
Oct. 23 - 2025 Pulse Retail 2
Oct. 24 - 2025 Panini Mosaic
Oct. 29 - 2025 Panini Phoenix
Oct. 31 - 2025 Panini Prizm Draft
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Foundry HSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Meridian HSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Stratos HSE
Oct. TBD - 2024 TruMystery Chips
Oct. TBD - 2025 Wild Card Comix R&L
Oct. TBD - 2025 Wild Card Metallix PD

Hockey
Oct. 8 - 2024-25 Ultimate Collection
Oct. 15 - 2025-26 UD Series 1
Oct. 29 - 2024-25 UD Premier
Oct. TBD - 2024-25 Engrained Icons

Other/Multi-sports
Oct. 1 - 2025 Topps Triumphant Tennis
Oct. 3 - 2025 Leaf Metal Halloween
Oct. 3 - 2025 Panini Absolute K League
Oct. 3 - 2025 Panini Turn Four Racing
Oct. 3 - 2025 Wild Card Haunted Hits
Oct. 6 - 2025 Futera World Unique 21
Oct. 10 - 2025 Leaf History Book SE 2
Oct. 15 - 2025 S.B. Supercharged 2
Oct. 17 - 2024-25 Panini Noir Soccer
Oct. 17 - 2025 Topps UFC Knockout
Oct. 22 - 2025 Panini Impeccable LIV
Oct. 24 - 2025 Panini Prizm NASCAR
Oct. 29 - 2025 Panini Combat Anth.
Oct. TBD - 2025 AEW SP Game Used

Non-sports
Oct. 1 - Topps Chrome Spongebob
Oct. 9 - Keepsake Invincible S1P
Oct. 10 - Topps Chrome Dune
Oct. 15 - Historic Autos 15th
Oct. 15 - Historic Autos WWII
Oct. 15 - Topps Disney Wonder
Oct. 17 - Pieces of Past Royalty
Oct. 30 - Decision Color Cut SE
Oct. TBD - Keepsake Bob Marley
Oct. TBD - Pieces of Past Asia

Gaming
Oct. 10 - Pokemon ME Build & Battle
Oct. 10 - Pokemon Mega Latias EX
Oct. 10 - Pokemon S&R EX PC
Oct. 10 - Yugioh CD: Fallen & Virtuous
Oct. 24 - Pokemon Trainer's Tool Kit
Oct. 24 - Pokemon Gengar/Diancie
Oct. TBD - Pokemon S&V Pri. Ev. PFC

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