Those iconic belly badges are coming to cardboard.

A Kickstarter campaign to bring a new Care Bears card game to life was funded within the first hour after its recent launch and there are a number of options for collectors to partake in their celebration of the 1980s toys and now pop culture treasures/icons that have lived on since. It's a first-time card game for the Care Bears franchise.

Naftos and Zoop Games are behind the Care Bears: Unlock The Magic - The Deckbuilding Game with pledges topping $48,000 so far via more than 300 backers after having a goal of only $10,000 when it launched -- there are only a few days left to grab some premium pieces such as an uncut sheet or other pack formats for this exclusive release.

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One of the sports collecting universe's biggest conversation hubs has a new sponsor.

Heritage Auctions will now have an advertising display presence and regularly appearing spotlight items on the Blowout Cards Forums beginning on July 1.

Heritage is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third-largest auction house in the world with more than 2 million registered bidder-members on HA.com from 195 countries and annual sales exceeding $1.87 billion. Based in Dallas, Heritage was established in 1976 and regularly offers a wide range of auction genres beyond just sports collectibles, sports cards, and trading/game cards. Those include rare coins, currency, art, comic books and comic art, movie posters, entertainment and music memorabilia, timepieces and jewelry, handbags, historical/political memorabilia, books and manuscripts, photographs, nature and scientific relics, wine, real estate, American, European & Asian fine art, and much more. Membership is free to Forum members and allows free, searchable access to almost 8 million Heritage auction records (including over 400,000 sports lots) with images, full descriptions and price realized. Join at www.ha.com/blowout.

BlowoutCards.com, the leading online retailer of sports and other trading cards in the hobby today, was founded in 1999 and has more than 40,000 registered users on the forum -- an always-open community in support of the website, which also is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with more than a million boxes in stock with a particular focus on modern cards — sports, non-sports, gaming and more. Atop that, Blowout has a hobby blog updated daily, live online box breaks, active social media channels and creative promotions to help collectors enjoy their hobby for less.

Collectors in the Northern Virginia area can also visit The Fantastic Store — Blowout’s brick-and-mortar storefront. If you have any questions, send them to support@blowoutcards.com.

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The pack: 2024 Leaf Metal Women of Sport 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs
Where to buy: Click here for regular boxes (when available)

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

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RUNNEMEDE, N.J. – Goldin, an internationally renowned auction house known for rare and record-breaking collectible sales, today announces the acquisition of Studio Auctions, a boutique auction house specializing in one-of-a-kind Hollywood and pop culture memorabilia.

The deal marks Goldin’s first major acquisition since joining the eBay portfolio in May 2024, and expands its selection of authenticated entertainment assets -- reinforcing its leadership across the collectibles category.

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USA Baseball is still on Panini America's team.

Both parties revealed on Thursday that a third extension of their licensing deal that launched in 2012 has been signed, giving Panini the exclusive rights to create baseball cards for its stable of teams. That includes the Collegiate, 18U, 15U and 12U National Teams as well as its National Team Development Programs. It will also usher in the first cards for the USA Baseball Women’s National Team.

“For 14 years, Panini America and USA Baseball have collaborated to provide unparalleled early access to cards of the game’s next generation of stars,” said USA Baseball COO David Perkins in a prepared statement. “With today’s announcement, we are pleased to continue our partnership, and now also capture and deliver USA Baseball’s national team players, gold medals and other defining moments for the organization to Panini Instant.”

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A new twist on cardboard arrives in 2025 Bowman.

It's the Bowman Red Rookie Redemption program and it allows for card-holders of certain versions of Chrome Rookie Cards found in packs to be held for Fanatics FanCash in the short term or for the long haul.

Thirty rookies will be part of the program and if one wins Rookie of the Year then it's good for $100 in credit. Then there are escalators for MVP or Cy Young awards ... and if one wants to collect for the long haul then they're good for $1,000 credit if that player makes the Hall of Fame.

Keep reading for full info, a gallery of the cards and the player list.
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Panini America now has a pair of NFL-bound Buffaloes on its team.

Colorado quarterback and potential top NFL draft pick Shedeur Sanders and Panini have teamed up for an exclusive autographed trading card deal revealed on Wednesday and it comes on the heels of a similar deal with two-way star Travis Hunter that was revealed on Monday.

“We are proud to have Shedeur joining our team of exclusive athletes at Panini,” said Jason Howarth, Panini's Senior VP of Marketing and Athlete Relations, in a prepared statement. “He is an exciting player whom we have enjoyed getting to know, and we look forward to sharing his products with fans and collectors. Shedeur has a very unique perspective and we look forward to working with him to bring some of the key initiatives important to him to life.”

Panini Instant and other football releases going forward will feature Sanders, who, like Hunter, also will be part of selected Panini marketing programs.

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Panini America added a Heisman winner to its team.

Two-way Colorado standout and potential top NFL draft pick Travis Hunter and Panini have teamed up for an exclusive autographed trading card deal revealed on Monday.

“Travis is a singular talent who has performed incredibly both on and off the field,” said Jason Howarth, Panini Senior VP of Marketing and Athlete Relations in a prepared statement. “He has a bright future ahead, and we look forward to supporting him both as he begins his NFL journey and in the years to come.”

Panini Instant and other football releases going forward will feature Hunter, who also will be part of selected Panini marketing programs.

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If you’re looking for a no-nonsense spot to buy single cards, there’s a new marketplace to see.

Breaking app Loupe just launched Loupe Market, a section of their platform dedicated entirely to singles. According to the company, the marketplace focuses on a curated roster of trusted sellers, immediate offer reviews and quick professional shipping. Sellers' fees are lower than those found on other major card marketplaces.

Loupe Market is built for mid-range to high-end cards, ease of use and for quickly discovering new cards. The company noted that more singles are the most-requested thing from their community.

Check out Loupe’s singles market on iPhone and Android using this link. A Web version will be available shortly after launch. Loupe also offers tax exemptions for registered resellers by filling out this form.

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A new season of MLB action, a new season of top prospects ... and a new season of cardboard treasures inside.

Baseball America's 2025 Preview & Top 100 Prospects issue is here and just like its Best of 2024 Awards issue and its 2024 Draft Preview this one is jam-packed with everything one needs to know at its time of year -- and it again also includes some bonus collectibles.

Beyond the player rankings, profiles and scouting reports for this season, this issue's bonus insert should add to its demand. The inserts are similar to Sports Illustrated for Kids trading cards, which are heavily collected and, in the case of iconic stars and newcomers, often quite valuable.

Keep reading for the details and a look at what's in this one.

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Updated with details of what's to come at the end.

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You can't always get what you want ... but if you need new Rolling Stones trading cards Panini America is on it.

Prizm is going platinum and the reveal on Monday beyond the details of the new deal was the name of the first release, Prizm The Rolling Stones. It "will celebrate more than 60 years of the Stones as a band and chronicle their music and record-setting tours. The Prizm brand will provide a broad canvas to celebrate the Stones’ inimitable style and iconic artwork."

"The Rolling Stones are an iconic brand, are integral to the history of music, and have millions of dedicated fans across the globe," said Panini CEO Mark Warsop. "We are proud to be partnering with them and to share our products celebrating their legacy and so many of their memorable moments. We think that fans will be very excited."

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And the award goes to ... those who open this one to find the cardboard treasures inside.

Baseball America's Best of 2024 Awards issue is here and just like its Draft Preview it's jam-packed with everything one needs to know -- and it once again includes bonus collectibles.

Beyond the annual awards, this double issue also features player profiles and scouting reports for 150 top prospects in the American League -- but the bonus insert should add to its demand. The inserts are similar to Sports Illustrated for Kids trading cards, which are heavily collected and, in the case of iconic stars and newcomers, often quite valuable.

Keep reading for the details and a look at what's in this one.

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What's Buzzing: Card economy thoughts, NFL Week 10 chatter, Roki Sasaki reactions, new pulls and more in today's edition.

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Don't have a card show to hit this week? Get out your phone.

The Whatnot Card Show V starts on Thursday (Nov. 7) and it runs through Sunday on the collecting app, literally bringing "the biggest digital card show on Earth" to you. There will be more than 6,000 unique dealers and more than 1.5 million cards for sale.

"We’re bringing the card show experience to the comfort of your couch," read the company's reveal. "Whether you’re looking for singles, packs, breaks or to hang with the hobby, WCS has it all. Did we mention there’s also $100,000 in giveaways throughout the weekend?"

If you click the logo above, you can sign up for Whatnot and land $15 to spend. The action will include marathon auctions via steam with cards such as high-end slabs, LeBron James and Michael Jordan up for grabs for starters as sellers from around the country are scheduled to appear.

More info can be found on the app in advance of the big show.

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Panini America has another new college quarterback on its team.

University of Alabama Crimson Tide star and Heisman Trophy candidate Jalen Milroe signed an exclusive autographed card deal with the company, which was formally unveiled this week.

"Jalen is one of the premiere players in college football and is another outstanding addition to our family of athletes," said Jason Howarth, Senior VP of Marketing and Athlete Relations. "He will be a great partner for us as we continue to grow our Panini College platform and product offerings."

As part of that deal, according to the company, the junior will have a inked spot in the Panini Instant lineup, Panini marketing and in, of course, in standard in-pack football releases.

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What happens when an established college cardboard commodity has a break-out game? We're about to find out ...

Texas Longhorns redshirt freshman QB Arch Manning -- the nephew of Eli and Peyton -- propelled his team to a dominating victory on Saturday and to the top of the AP rankings with a crazy day in relief of an injured starter, Quinn Ewers.

Manning completed nine of 12 passes for 223 yards and four touchdowns and also rushed for one more in a 56-7 drubbing of UTSA and that's just one more reason why people are buying and chasing down his cards from Panini America right now and perhaps more than ever before. That chasing wasn't a new thing -- he was a known player on cardboard (Thanks, NIL!) since before his first real snaps for Texas last season (one game) and first TDs (one passing, one rushing in some garbage time) last month.

Just like that, Manning has seemingly arrived -- depending on Ewers' injury status -- and just like the Heisman chatter the cardboard chatter has intensified for a lot of his stuff, which was already selling well.

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Have you ever wanted that big rookie in packs instantly but had to wait for sets made later in the year? Of course you have if you're a collector.

However, a new twist in the 2024 Panini America NFL lineup will help get some names in the in-pack game faster as the season kicks off tonight.

Mystery Rookie Redemption cards are set to arrive in Score, Luminance, Origins, Donruss Elite and Gold Standard -- at least so far -- and "redemptions will mainly be for Base Rookie Cards, selected RC parallels and other rare inserts within their respective releases."

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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: NFLPA vs. Panini, MLB trade deadline reactions, Olympic basketball, Jackson Chourio, inside a case of Topps Chrome and more.

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One of the biggest annual events in the hobby is coming soon -- and Blowout Cards is getting ready ... are you?

The full plans for the Panini VIP Party coinciding with this year's National Sports Collectors Convention will be officially revealed here sometime soon, but we're already getting some details of what will be up for grabs for those who are interested in getting in on the event.

And we can get you on The List.

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Never doubt the duck ... especially Darkwing Duck.

A Kickstarter campaign to bring back the entire collection of Darkwing Duck comics from the past all in one spot -- as well as first dibs at a reboot with a new series -- hit its goal in mere minutes this week. The total raised is pushing 10 times that right now with a number of advanced options available to collectors before the campaign ends in about two weeks.

Dynamite Entertainment is behind it all, which includes a trio of trade paperbacks as well as an omnibus-size and oversized 9-by-12 hardcover edition -- both being the Darkwing Duck Complete Comic Collection -- that revisit all of the past comics based on the early 1990s TV series. There are several other choices in the campaign, ranging from new comics, original sketches and other artwork -- nearly 30 options for fans to get a piece of the action.

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All Topps redemption cards going forward will be good for a decade

The company announced on Monday that all redemptions from 2021-22, 2022, 2023 and 2024 releases so far-- as well as all sets going forward -- will get extra time before they expire. All redemptions now will have a 10-year window before they expire. That means the redemption above, for example, will be good until the April 30, 2034.

"One year ago, we had over 70,000 redemptions owed to collectors. Today, that number is below 10,000," the company said. "Year over year, the amount of redemption cards going into products is down substantially."

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What's Buzzing: Jackson Holliday arrives, offseason NFL chatter, Shohei Ohtani, box prices, Topps Heritage and more.

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A top college basketball star is joining the Panini America team.

LSU Tigers star Angel Reese has signed an exclusive autographed card and memorabilia deal and it was revealed Wednesday morning by the Irving, Texas-based company. It's the second exclusive deal with a female athlete for the company, according to Panini, with Iowa's Caitlin Clark its previous signee.

"Angel is an outstanding talent and an electric player, and we are excited to welcome her to the Panini family as an exclusive athlete," said Jason Howarth, Senior VP of Marketing and Athlete Relations. "We look forward to offering her fans Angel's trading cards and memorabilia."

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Some hobby heavyweights are teaming up ... for good.

eBay announced on Wednesday that "a series of transactions" are in place that include the sale of Goldin from Collectors to eBay, and the sale of the eBay Vault to PSA.

"The differentiated and complementary strengths of the respective companies will support more streamlined buying, selling, grading and storage experiences for all who participate in the trading card hobby in the United States," read the company's announcement. "These deals represent a compelling opportunity to accelerate innovation in the industry and enable game-changing benefits for collectors. Together, eBay and PSA will offer a full, seamless, customer-centric product experience for the collecting community that will be unveiled over the coming months."

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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: Opening Day is here, Shohei Ohtani, top prospects, NFL topics and more.

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