If you've missed out on 2019 Bowman boxes in your neighborhood, you'll have another shot at them soon.

That's because the 2019 Bowman Mega Box will be arriving at Target stores beginning this week.

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What: 2019 Topps Luminaries baseball cards
Arrives: Aug. 7
Box basics: One autograph or autographed Relic card per box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: This high-end line returns for a third go on the diamond with every card encased and numbered to no more than 15 copies and a number of outrageous booklet cards in the mix.

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What's Buzzing Today: Big pulls and National chatter lead the way here with some Ben Simmons heat in the mix.

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Collecting game-used memorabilia isn't as tough as it used to be, but matching a game-used item to it being used isn't easy at all. In fact, it can be downright impossible in many instances.

But not all -- and that's where PSA's new photo-matching game-used bat examination service comes in.

“It is not merely a style or model match, but instead an exact match to that item,” said Joe Orlando, Collectors Universe CEO, in a prepared statement. “While finding a true match can be difficult, there is no question that a confirmation can add value to a bat, even one that is already considered a high-grade example.”

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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 Bowman baseball cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Packs per box: 6
Cards per pack: 12
Cards per box: 72

Set completion: 
38 of 100 (38 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Prospect set completion: 
18 of 150 (12 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Chrome Prospect set completion: 
12 of 150 (8 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base/prospect cards – Cody Bellinger, Shohei Ohtani, Ozzie Albies, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, Matt Chapman, Kris Bryant, Victor Victor Mesa, Noelvi Marte, Blaze Alexander, Austin Riley, Fernando Tatis Jr., Chris Paddack, Casey Mize, Brady Singer

Rookie Cards (15) – Notables include Ramon Laureano, Christin Stewart, Kyle Wright, Jonathan Loaisiga, Brandon Lowe

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What's Buzzing Today: Past breaks, big pulls, NFL rookie autograph quality and more in today's edition.

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What: 2019 Onyx Baseball Clubhouse Collection Authentic Game-used Batting Gloves
Arrives: June 21
Box basics: One pair of game-used batting gloves per box (three boxes per mini case; 12 boxes per master case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: This MLBPA-approved product includes batting gloves from top young names as well as established veterans.

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Buzz buys and busts a lot of boxes right here for Buzz Breaks, but one of my goals just might be to rip fewer blasters this year and talk more about cardboard that I -- and you -- might like. One way to do that? Simple show and tell -- present a few pick-ups and say why they captured my attention. Would they capture yours? I'd be interested to know -- sometimes they might, sometimes they won't and that's fine. It's a buyer's market out there with plenty of options and bargains as well as high-end gems to chase.

So, with all that said, here are a few Buzz Buys ... and this time around it's a super-sized edition.

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A CLASSIC YOU CAN FIND ... FOR NOW 
The Card: Ronald Acuña Jr. 2018 Topps Heritage High Number RC (PSA 9)
The Price: $11.20
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: This Atlanta Braves slugger had a strong start in April -- enough to get people looking at his Rookie Cards from last season once again and that's why I have him leading off here once again but with a different card. I didn't pick this one up since that hot start, but the PSA 10s and other high-grade cards out there have asking prices that are definitely getting more attention and pricier than when I nabbed this one. Raw copies are going for not a lot less than what I paid on the same site and ripping a box isn't going to guarantee you a well-centered copy. (All of mine pulled  last year were a tad off.) This one is off top-to-bottom but that worries me far less than left-right centering, so I grabbed it at the price.
Grab a box right here: 2018 Topps Heritage High Number

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What's Buzzing Today: Inside 39 White Sparkle packs, big pulls, National chatter and plenty more here.

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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 Today: The National forum is now open, new NFL breaks, pulls from UFC and MLB ... and more in today's edition.

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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 Today: Topps Now Future Packs, MLB breaks, NFL pulls, Pop Century signers and more in today's edition.

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Albert Pujols' place in MLB history grows with every at-bat and his place on the career RBI list is now firmly placed on cardboard, too.

Thanks to Topps Now, today's lineup updates collectors on Pujols' move into the 2,000-RBI Club on Thursday when he joined just Hank Aaron (2,297) and Alex Rodriguez (2,086) on the list.

He has both standard cards and autographed base Relics from the game up for grabs for no more than 24 hours.

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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 Today: New football and baseball pulls of note, card trimming, Chris Paddack and pondering if there's a PSA 10 bubble.

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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 Today: Pondering Tom Brady Rookie Card buys, MLB breaks, the Boston Celtics, 2019 Score, plenty more and even more on "alteration vs. conservation."

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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 packs: 2019 Topps Now Future World Series baseball packs (two packs)
Where to buy: Click here (previously only offered via Topps.com)
Cards per pack: 3

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Make your picks with a click ... and free stuff could be yours. That's YourDozen.com in a nutshell, and up this week are a dozen questions for just Sunday's MLB and potential NBA action.

Blowout Cards' hot spot for your shot at free stuff -- store credit, boxes, memorabilia and other prizes -- is in its 15th week and the prize once again is $200 in Blowout store credit.

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

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His no-hitter to certified autograph ratio might be a record-breaker.

Oakland A's pitcher Mike Fiers threw the second n0-hitter of his MLB career on Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds, striking out six and walking just two in a 2-0 victory.

The 34-year-old is in his ninth season with his fourth team and holds a 57-58 career record but that includes two no-nos since 2015. But if you want to pull one of his autographs from a pack of cards, you'll have to do some serious hunting.

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What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but baseball today -- everything from "alteration vs. conservation," Shohei Ohtani's return, Vladdy 2.0, Cody Bellinger and more.

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Baseball's biggest rookie has signed with a new team -- at least for autographed memorabilia.

Topps announced that Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has signed with Topps Authentics, making it the exclusive home for his newly signed items.

“We are thrilled to add Vladimir Guerrero Jr., as one of our exclusive athletes with our memorabilia line, Topps Authentics,” said David Leiner, Topps Global GM of Sports & Entertainment. “He is exactly the type of player and person who embodies Topps with his great athletic ability, perseverance and excitement that he brings to the field every day. We are proud to partner with baseball’s next rising star and give fans an opportunity to be closer to the game.”

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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 Bowman baseball cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 10
Cards per box: 240

Set completion: 
100 of 100 (100 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Prospect set completion: 
72 of 150 (48 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Chrome Prospect set completion: 
45 of 150 (30 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base/prospect cards – Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ronald Acuña Jr., Jose Altuve, Kris Bryant, Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Mike Trout, Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton, Victor Victor Mesa, Nico Hoerner, Carter Kieboom, Alex Faedo, Brady Singer, Jo Adell, Fernando Tatis Jr., Nick Senzel, Casey Mize, Nolan Gorman, Eloy Jimenez, Ryan Costello, Edward Cabrera, Logan Webb, Ronny Mauricio, Roberto Ramos, Orelvis Hernandez, Keegan Thompson, Blaze Alexander, Noelvi Marte, Brewer Hicklen

Rookie Cards (40) – Notables include Kyle Tucker, Michael Kopech, Touki Toussaint, Jonathan Loaisiga, Ramon Laureano, Christin Stewart

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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 Today: Nothing but big pulls in today's edition.

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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 Today: Big collecting questions and issues, Nick Senzel's arrival and some new breaks 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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Big pulls and breaks from around the collecting world -- MLB, NBA, NFL -- in today's edition.

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What: 2019 Topps Clearly Authentic baseball cards
Arrives: July 24
Box basics: One encased autograph per box (20 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Topps will take notable platers from today's game and iconic designs from the past and present them both on acetate with autographs in this hits-only product -- and this year there are plenty of new features to chase, including the biggest new rookie in MLB today, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.

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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 Today: Peter Mayhew, MLB attendance, Big Heritage pulls, alleged card-trimming and more in today's edition.

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