Update (Nov. 18): The dress sold for $4.81 million.

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Is it entertainment memorabilia? Yes. Is it political memorabilia? Maybe.

It's Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Birthday Mr. President" dress, and it's up for auction via Julien’s Auctions.

On May 19, 1962, she sang to John F. Kennedy and forever etched herself into pop culture even more just three months before her untimely death.

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Peyton Manning SB50 Football - 2016 Panini Eternal Memorabilia Card #PE-PM1 - 1/1 – September 7 $2,499.99

First there was Panini Instant. Now there's Panini Eternal.

Panini America has a new take on real-time cardboard and the program was officially unveiled today with the announcement that a Peyton Manning Super Bowl 50 card coming on the heels of the teams' rematch tomorrow night.

“Just as trading cards themselves continue to evolve, so, too, do the ways in which they’re brought to market. Panini Eternal is on the cutting edge in both regards,” said Mark Warsop, Panini America CEO. “Panini Eternal is about capturing history — game-specific memorabilia from the milestone moments in sports – and sharing it directly with fans and collectors. There’s nothing else quite like it in the NFL collectibles arena and we’re excited to begin this landmark journey with a tribute to Peyton Manning, the Denver Broncos and Super Bowl 50.”

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This year's Bowman Chrome baseball card set arrives today with two new formats -- one being a Finest-style mini-box format with an autograph guaranteed in each and the other being a vending box format with three autos inside.

And that prompts a simple question ...

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What's Buzzing Today: Big breaks and big cards ... and that's it.

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What: 2016-17 Panini Prizm basketball cards
Arrives: Nov. 2
Box basics: Two autographs per 12-pack box (12 boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Prizm returns for its fifth season with some new additions to the rainbow as well as new inserts and parallels

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

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One of The Greatest's greatest belts is on the auction block this week.

It's Muhammad Ali's WBC heavyweight championship belt from his win over George Foreman during the "Rumble in the Jungle" fight and it's being sold by Heritage Auctions.

"The historical significance of the piece, arguably the most significant boxing award ever made available at public auction, is quite simply immeasurable," reads the Dallas-based auction house's listing. "Far more than just a trophy of elite athletic achievement, this belt serves as a mute witness to Muhammad Ali's undaunted pursuit of justice itself, and as a symbol of the myriad complexities of race, religion and patriotism that challenge all of us to this day. It is a truly priceless artifact of the American experience."

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What: 2016 Topps Archives Snapshots baseball cards
Arrives: Now via Topps.com
Box basics: One autograph per 12-card box

What's buzz-worthy: The latest online-exclusive arrives with an autograph and a parallel inside every pack along with a selection of base cards.

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

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Vin Scully has been in baseball as the voice of the Dodgers for the last 67 years.

That's longer than Topps baseball cards have been regularly around. That's just a few years after the NBA was founded. That's longer than 14 MLB teams -- nearly half of of the majors  -- have been around.

With the 88-year-old's broadcast career in its final stretch, some collectors might be looking to grab one of his few certified autographs -- it won't be easy.

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What's Buzzing Today: Carson Wentz, surprising finds, Donruss Optic, Gotham & more.

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He's a 29-year-old, 5-foot-11 second baseman-shortstop who's in his fifth season as a big-leaguer. He's a Minnesota Twin with Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star honors.

He's also a guy who, thanks to a three-homer game last night while batting lead-off, has a career-high 38 homers this season.

He's Brian Dozier -- and he's also not the easiest guy to find on baseball cards.

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What: 2016 Leaf Pop Century Signed Photograph Retail Edition
Arrives: October
Box basics: One autographed 8-by-10 photo per box (20 boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Leaf's latest buyback product for pop culture arrives on the retail front with certified autographed photos from the biggest names in Hollywood as well as big names from elsewhere.

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What: 2016 Leaf Plates hockey
Arrives: October
Box basics: Five 1/1 printing plates per box (eight boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Leaf promises this one to be one of the shortest print runs in its history with fewer than 100 cases made of this product made up of only printing plates. Update: As a bonus, cases will now include a Connor McDavid autographed photo as a case-topper.

Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.

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More than 200 players have made their MLB debuts so far this season and one of the latest is the hottest prospect in baseball, Boston Red Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada.

He got his first hit last night in just his second game and that got us wondering which newcomers you think have been best. Take the Buzz Poll below ...

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What's Buzzing Today: Cowboys maildays, Donruss football, a loaded Topps Archives Signature case, non-sports gems & more.

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We're a week away from former WWE star CM Punk's MMA debut at UFC 203 in Cleveland. It's been a long time coming -- so much so it's coming well after his UFC cardboard debut -- and that got Buzz wondering what collectors think of the crossover.

Here are four simple questions about Punk and collecting.

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If you were wondering, his first UFC autographs can be found here in what is an affordable three-hit box.

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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 five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Busting 2016 Bowman Platinum, Big Macs, Donruss soccer, Prizm NBA and some birthday non-sports action.

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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: 2015 Leaf Wrestling Autographed  8x10 Photograph Edition
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 1
Photos in this box: 5
Base set completion: 
N/A
Duplicates: N/A

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First there was Panini Instant. Now there's Panini Eternal.

Panini America is teasing another take on real-time cardboard via its website with a section for these cards alongside Instant.

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What: 2016 Panini Immaculate Collection football cards
Arrives: November
Box basics: Five autographs or memorabilia cards per six-card box (15 boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: The NFL gets another Immaculate release with a high-end look that carries on the design of the past but with a tad more color and all of the new rookies that collectors expect.

Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.

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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: 1996 Pro Line football cards
Where to buy: Check eBay.

Packs per box: 28
Cards per pack: 10
Cards in this box: 280
Base set completion: 
252 of 350 (72 percent)
Duplicates: 18
Triplicates: 6

Notables on base cards -- Joe Montana, Junior Seau, Dan Marino, Warren Moon,  Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders, Barry Sanders, John Elway, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Jerome Bettis, Reggie White, Steve Young, Marshall Faulk, Randall Cunningham, Jim Kelly.

Notable Rookie Cards -- Keyshawn Johnson, Mike Alstott, Eddie George

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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 five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Old wax, Bowman Platinum, Topps Archives Signature Series collation, favorite wrestlers & more.

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The mystery of who'll be signing for 2016 Bowman Chrome is now over.

How? Topps released the final checklist for the product on Thursday in advance of its arrival on Wednesday with a new configuration (or two).

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What's Buzzing Today: Non-sports breaks and set wish lists, Teddy Bridgewater and Panini Origins.

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The next Star Wars movie, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, tells the back story of how the plans for the Death Star came into the Rebel Alliance's hands for the events we saw back in the original Star Wars.

And it's the next wave of Funko toys will help tell us who the players are in this new (old) tale.

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The No. 1 pick has a new -- and exclusive -- home.

Topps revealed on Wednesday that it has signed Philadelphia Phillies prospect Mickey Moniak to an exclusive deal for his cards and memorabilia. This also means his autographs will only be found in upcoming Topps products and Bowman lines such as 2016 Bowman Draft. He'll also appear in 2016 Bowman's Best.

“As the top overall pick of this year's MLB Draft, we’re ecstatic to have Mickey headlining our 2016 Bowman Draft release,” said Bowman brand manager Zvee Geffen. “The Bowman brands are home to the game’s future stars and, as Mickey certainly fits that billing, he epitomizes the best of our brand.”

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