Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 12 in 12 -- a series of a dozen breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in a dozen hours. We'll post one every hour all day long ... this is Hour 5.

The packs: 20 1980 Topps Fun Packs (mystery version)
The cost: About $6 total (part of a bulk lot)

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Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 12 in 12 -- a series of a dozen breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in a dozen hours. We'll post one every hour all day long ... this is Hour 2.

The box: 2017 Super Break The Bar Pieces of The Past
The cost: Click here

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What: 2018 Topps Hatchimals trading cards
Arrives: Nov. 7 Dec. 20
Box basics: Two bonus dog tags per three-pack blaster box (16 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The immensely popular Hatchimals toys get their own trading card line featuring the popular characters found as plush toys that self-hatch from eggs.

Keep reading for more info and a gallery of images so far.

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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: Bowman Mega Box madness, big pull in one pack, NSCC preparations, Solo Star Wars sketches, chasing Mookie Betts ... and winning.

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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: 1985 Topps Cyndi Lauper wax pack
The cost: $2

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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: 2013 Panini The Beach Boys
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 194
Base set completion: 
120 of 120 (100 percent)
Duplicates: 21

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What: 2018 Topps Stranger Things trading cards
Arrives: Oct. 17
Box basics: TBD for hobby -- see below for three retail formats
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Netflix and Topps team up for Stranger Things cardboard to arrive this fall with autographs and more to come from the young stars of this hit series.

Keep reading for more info.

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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: 2008 Upper Deck Football Heroes cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby when available)

Packs per box: 9
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 54
Base set completion: 
53 of 266 (20 percent)
Duplicates: 1

Notables on base cards: Chad Johnson, DeMarco Ware, Eli Manning, Wes Welker, Bo Jackson, Dan Marino, Fran Tarkenton, Franco Harris, Michael Johnson, Steve Vai, Tom Morello, Justin Hayward, Rulon Gardner, Tony Iommi

Rookie Cards – Andre Woodson, Ben Moffitt, Brian Brohm, Calais Campbell, Chevis Jackson, Derrick Harvey, Dwight Lowery, Early Doucet III, J. Leman, Joe Flacco, Jonathan Stewart, Limas Sweed, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall, Tashard Choice, Terrell Thomas

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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 old wax stashes, Vladdy 2.0's dominance, big breaks, CFL news & more.

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Have you seen the latest crazy items on eBay? If not, you just might see some of those here every week as we're launching a weekly version of our eBay Buzz pieces that pop up from time to time. We’ll spotlight some items that have a story or just wow us with how much interest it might have — and we’re not just talking baseball cards, either.

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THE ROYAL WEDDING'S BIGGEST CARD
The Item: 2012 Cryptozoic Fringe Seasons 1-2 Autographs Meghan Markle
The Price: $999 (or best offer)
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: Beginning tomorrow, this American actress will potentially be known as Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex as she's marrying into England's Royal Family. This is one of just a handful of trading card appearances for her in this Fringe set and this once was a relatively inexpensive signature. Now? It's pricey and a number of people will undoubtedly be interested in these cards as the international spotlight will be all over the story of how she's ended up the bride and everything that entails tomorrow. Members of the Royal Family are not permitted to sign autographs, so there won't be more to come on that front.
Similar Pieces: Other copies of this card on eBay
The BlowoutCards.com Hunt: Click here for non-sports cards

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The Trading Cards are back -- and they are in packs once again, too.

Long-time readers of The Buzz probably remember California-based illustrator Cuyler Smith whose "Trading Cards" bring the stars of the reel world (memorable movies and TV roles) to real life using nods to memorable sports card designs from the past.

He's back with a third series and a third show -- all with a new wave of cardboard -- arriving tonight in Los Angeles.

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Like many collectors, Buzz is a fan of grading and knows that there are many reasons that collectors choose to slab cards. Sometimes it's to enhance the appeal and protect them when selling. Other times it's to protect an investment for the long-term or to protect for sentimental reasons. Or, it might be just for fun or curiosity about a potential grade.

Here's this month's grading diary here on The Buzz ...

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The Royal Wedding has some cardboard to go with it.

Topps revealed its plans for a 20-card Royal Wedding set on Wednesday, a 20-card Topps On Demand release that will initially only be sold via the company's website for a limited time.

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What: 2018 Pieces of The Past Hybrid Edition trading cards
Arrives: July 3
Box basics: Three hits per six-card box (10 boxes per case; case includes a 1/1 bonus pack)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Super Break once again takes a look at history with cards of notable historic figures as well as memorabilia cards with pieces from past documents and press clippings.

Keep reading for a gallery and more info.

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One of the biggest names from 1970s/1980s comic book movies is gone.

Margot Kidder, who played super-reporter Lois Lane in the first four Superman films died on Sunday at her home in Livingston, Mont. She was 69.

Her acting career began in the late-1960s and included roles up until last year, but she's best-known for her time across from Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman beginning with the landmark 1978 film.

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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: A Flawless briefcase filled with nothing but 1/1s ... in a serial-number draft -- and plenty 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: The $400,000 Mike Trout Superfractor, busting new wax and two printing plates in one pack.

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Have you seen the latest interesting items on eBay? If not, you just might see some of those here every week as we're launching a weekly version of our eBay Buzz pieces that pop up from time to time. We’ll spotlight some items that have a story or just wow us with how much interest it might have — and we’re not just talking baseball cards, either.

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THE MACHINE'S HARDWARE
The Item: Albert Pujols MLB Authenticated Los Angeles Angels batting helmet
The Price: $7,999.99 Buy-It-Now (or best offer)
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: This one was worn on Sept. 25, 2015, when Pujols hit his 557th career home run -- an item that's more than just a gamer -- and it's fully authenticated by MLB (click the pic at right for closer look at that authentication number). Now that Pujols is a member of the 3,000-hit and 600-homer club -- something only four players have ever done -- there should be a little more appreciation for his memorabilia and key cards even though he's got two hobby heavyweights in the lineup with him.
Similar Pieces: Game-used helmets on eBay
The BlowoutCards.com Hunt: Click here for MLB cards

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Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 12 in 12 -- a series of a dozen breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in a dozen hours. We'll post one every hour all day long ... this is Hour 7.

The box: 2011 BenchWarmer Bubble Gum trading cards 
The cost: Click here (when available)

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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: 2018 Cryptozoic DC's Legends of Tomorrow Seasons 1-2 trading cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 5
Cards in this box: 117
Base set completion: 
72 of 72 (100 percent)
Duplicates: 1

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What: 2018 Cryptozoic DC Bombshells II trading cards
Arrives: June 12
Box basics: One vinyl figure per 24-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The Bombshells are back for another run with sketch cards and other surprises in the mix (odds TBD) as part of a release that focuses on DC Comics' biggest female stars.

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What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs turns its focus to the White House with a premium brand that will include a presidential auto in every box along with ink from past vice presidents, cabinet members and presidential wives and more.

Keep reading for more information, a gallery of images and a checklist.

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What: 2018 Star Trek The Captain's Collection
Arrives: July 25
Box basics: Two autographs per 24-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The original Star Trek gets a new card set with autographs in every box, a sketch in every case and cut autos/cut auto memorabilia cards also worked into the mix.

Keep reading for more as well as a small selection of card images to come.

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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 Living set, NFL breaks, 2018 Bowman, inside the Leaf Memorabilia Vault, Corey Seager and more.

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What: 2018 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Oh, The Horror-ible!
Arrives: Sept. 19
Box basics: One hit per Hobby Collector box (eight boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The Garbage Pail Kids take on the horror movie genre with "all-­new art, parodying monsters and horror and sci-­fi films and TV shows, broken down into era-­specific subsets."

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

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