What: 2024 Panini Zenith football cards
Arrives: Feb. 12, 2025
Box basics: One patch auto and one other auto per six-card box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Zenith is back for NFL collectors once again with "popular designs and inserts that have collectors covered from A to Z" just like last time.

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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: 2024 Upper Deck AEW All Elite Wrestling cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby) 

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The box: 2024 Mattel UNO Elite NFL football cards (Draft Pack)
Where to buy: Retail for now ... BlowoutCards.com when available + other NFL here

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For years now, autographed books coming direct from the publishers -- or direct from the authors themselves -- have been an affordable way to collect ink from notable names in all realms of pop culture.

It's not a perfect system with stamped autos, fakes and autopens sometimes in the mix -- a problem for publishers to catch as they are not authenticators -- but thanks to dedicated collectors on the Blowout Cards Forum and elsewhere, those problems often get caught and fixed ... or at least become well-known enough to avoid if it's an issue that goes uncorrected.

Getting ink in-person is always best -- book tours still happen, of course -- but landing autographed editions from publishers, online sellers or celebs themselves via their websites or other appearances are common.

Our latest subject and autograph in this ongoing series? Former MLB and legendary NFL player turned college football coach Deion Sanders.

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What's Buzzing: NFL chatter, Caitlin Clark, Allen & Ginter, new pulls and more in this edition.

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Buzz buys and busts a lot of boxes right here for Buzz Breaks, but one of my goals is to rip a little less 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.

So, with all that said, here are a few Buzz Buys ... 

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A HISTORY LESSON
The Cards: Huck Betts, Joe Oeschger & Whitey Glazner 2019 Historic Autographs Triple Play Cut Signatures Triple Play Booklet ... plus 1961 Topps Leon Cadore & Joe Oeschger (Brooklyn-Boston Play 26-Inning Tie) from the Baseball Thrills subset
The Price: $21 total
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: I'm not exactly sure what sparked my going down the rabbit hole to end up finding this one -- whether it was some trivia about the game or just a search of cut autographs I'm not sure as I found this earlier this year -- but for something different without breaking the bank this cardboard duo was worth a lead-off spot this time. As the Topps card details, on May 1, 1920, the Brooklyn Robins and Boston Braves played 26 innings to a 1-1 tie that ended due to darkness and that's still an MLB record. Cadore and Oeschger both pitched all 26 innings -- think about that a minute -- and that's their only Topps card appearance. As for the cut, Oeschger gets the center spot with an inscription for that game, while Betts was a rookie in 1920 for the Phillies and Glazner was a rookie for the Pirates later that year. Why are all three on this cut auto book? I'm not totally sure ... but all three did pitch for the Phillies at some point so it could be that beyond 1920 highlights. The center auto here is the key to me ... that's some good trivia.

Grab a box right here: Nothing for this one ... BlowoutCards.com for MLB

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The pack: 2023 Panini Select football cards (value)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (a few formats)

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What: 2024 Onyx Rips Baseball Collection baseball cards
Arrives: Nov. 29
Box basics: Five autos per 16-pack box (six boxes per case)
Checklist: See below
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Onyx ends the year with a new line that includes base cards, autographs of NIL standouts, current prospects as well as recent stars and Hall of Famers -- and also cut signatures for a number of legends from the past.

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What's Buzzing: NFL Week 9 reactions, new NBA pulls, a nice find, new Hall of Fame candidates and more in this Election Day 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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What: 2024 Leaf Collective Multi-sport trading cards
Arrives: Dec. 13
Box basics: Three autographs and two 1/1 base cards per hobby box (10 per hobby case); One autograph per Solo Edition  pack (30 packs and 10 1/1 base card packs per Solo case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Leaf meshes its three brands into one for this new line with Press Pass, Leaf Metal and Pro Set all leading the way in a multi-sport release that's packed with only ink and 1/1 cards.

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What: 2024 Bowman Draft baseball cards
Arrives: Dec. 4
Box basics: Three autos per 12-pack hobby boxes (eight boxes per case); five autos per jumbo box (six per case)
Odds: Click here
Checklist: Click here

Sapphire Checklist: Click here
Sapphire Odds: Click here

Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Bowman Draft is up for grabs soon and the checklist and early teasers are here in the advance of its drop for prospectors.

See a gallery and more ... below.

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What: 2024 Panini Mosaic football cards
Arrives: Nov. 27
Box basics: Two autographs per 10-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Mosaic arrives for its fifth NFL campaign with not only the familiar looks and colorful, texture-filled finds from this brand but also with some new stuff to chase.

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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: 2023 Leaf Metal Pop Century 1/1 Pre-Production Proofs
Where to buy: Click here (when available)

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Take a minute and make some predictions and picks -- and if you're at the top of the mountain when it's over then you get free cards.

It's that simple.

YourDozen.com is back with more free cardboard up for grabs to one lucky winner -- this time it's for Sunday NFL action as well as some Majority Rules questions. Those questions are simple -- whatever gets the most votes is the winning answer -- and we've sprinkled in those along with the traditional picks. The end result is still the same -- whomever has the most correct answers once the dust settles wins free cards.

You have until 1 p.m. on Sunday (Nov. 10) to get your picks and predictions in. (Do it now -- one of the tiebreakers is who entered first.) The prize is once again a mystery item.

>>> CLICK HERE TO ENTER <<< 

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

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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What: 2022 Bowman Chrome Road to UEFA Under 21 Championship soccer cards
Arrives: December 2024
Box basics: One auto per 20-pack hobby box (12 boxes per case); 16 packs per LITE box (16 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: This previously canceled product is back ... Bowman comes to international soccer for the first time in a release that's "jam-packed with Europe’s top young prospects" and packs their ink, too.

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

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What's Buzzing: NFL reactions, Trevor Lawrence, Derrick Henry, 2024 Topps Allen & Ginter, Jackson Merrill & more in this Monday edition.

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What's Buzzing: NFL chatter, Allen & Ginter pulls, new notable non-sports and more in this Sunday edition.

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What's Buzzing: Allen & Ginter pulls, NFL Week 9, Update blasters for the win and more in this Saturday edition.

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What: 2023-24 Panini Immaculate Collection basketball cards
Arrives: Jan. 10, 2025
Box basics:  Three autographs and two memorabilia cards per six-card box (five boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Immaculate hits for a new run on cardboard with a number of new touches within the familiar design realm while showcasing stars of the NBA's past and present.

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

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What's Buzzing: Freddie Freeman, NFL chatter, World Series reactions, Allen & Ginter and more in this Friday edition.

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The pack: 2024 Gummy Arts trading cards
Where to buy: Right here (when available)

What's this? Keep reading to see what was found in this one ...

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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 ...

THE AIR UP THERE ...
The Card: Michael Jordan 2009 Goodwin Champions
The Reason Graded: This is one I pulled from a pack of this Ginter-style rival throwback brand back when it arrived, and it's got an obviously appropriate background for Air Jordan. It's that simple touch (and it being a dunk shot) that makes this card -- in all its versions -- in some demand. This one had been in my "maybe grade" pile for literally years and I finally worked it into a bulk sub since the NBA season is here.
The Grade: CGC 10

Reality Check: It checked in higher than I had expected, though I tend to punt cards where the centering is just slightly off ... but those can still land a 10 like this one did. Ultimately I was good with any mark as, for me, this is more of a novelty slab -- about the only Jordan collecting I do is his baseball stuff. Interestingly, most copies of this card have checked in here -- that's surprising to me -- but with that overall volume still low that could change easily with time.

Keep reading for more of this month's pick-ups and new slabs for Buzz.

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What: 2024 Donruss football cards
Arrives: Nov. TBD
Box basics: One autograph and one memorabilia card per 18-pack hobby box (18 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Donruss drops for a new season with plenty of colorful inserts and parallels as it showcases today's stars while also including plenty of nods to the past with a modern-retro design.

Keep reading for a gallery and 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: 2024 Topps Update baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist/odds: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (hobby & jumbo)

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