Ben Rice

First Buzz: 2025 Topps Diamond Icons baseball cards

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What: 2025 Topps Diamond Icons baseball cards
Arrives: Oct. 22
Box basics: Nine autographs and one Relic per 11-card box (two boxes per case)
Checklist: TBD
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: This high-end line arrives once again with a base card in every box this time along with plenty of hits.
Keep reading for more as well as a full gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Aaron Judge, MLB, Topps, Paul Goldschmidt, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Jackson Chourio, Jacob Wilson, Ben Rice, 2025 Topps Diamond Icons on September 26, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2025 Bowman baseball cards (blaster box)

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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: 2025 Bowman baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist/odds: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Corey Seager, Manny Machado, Mike Trout, MLB, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Ozzie Albies, Tomoyuki Sugano, Kumar Rocker, Alejandro Rosario, Julio Rodriguez, Orelvis Martinez, Bobby Witt Jr., Drew Romo, Nick Yorke, Colt Emerson, Druw Jones, Jace Jung, Jackson Holliday, Elly de la Cruz, James Wood, Jackson Chourio, Walker Jenkins, Jac Caglianone, Sebastian Walcott, Robert Calaz, Ben Rice, Caden Dana, Fernando Cruz, Kristian Campbell, Leo De Vries, Cade Horton, Spencer Schwellenbach, Adael Amador, 2025 Bowman, Hyeseong Kim, Anderson Brito, Dylan Fien, Zack Showalter, Fabian Lopez, Wen-Hui Pan, Kevyn Castillo, Jacob Bresnahan, Esteban Gonzalez, Jack Penney, Jhonayker Ugarte, Khadim Diaw, Cobb Hightower, Aron Estrada, Ichiro Cano Hernandez, Alex Mooney, Lucas Ramirez, Winston Santos, Aroon Escobar on May 27, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2025 Topps Series 1 baseball cards (hanger)

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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: 2025 Topps Series 1 baseball cards (hanger)
First Buzz preview & checklist/odds: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Francisco Lindor, Manny Machado, Brandon Nimmo, Jose Ramirez, Juan Soto, Travis d'Arnaud, Gunnar Henderson, Coby Mayo, Jace Jung, Jackson Holliday, Elly de la Cruz, Nolan Schanuel, Shota Imanaga, Ceddanne Rafaela, Ben Rice, 2025 Topps, 2025 Topps Series 1, Tyler Locklear, Sean Reynolds, Brooks Baldwin, Adael Amador, D.J. Herz, Jhonkensy Noel, Nacho Alvarez Jr., Grant McCray, Bradley Blalock, Andres Cheaparro on February 20, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2025 Topps Series 1 baseball cards (hanger)

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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: 2025 Topps Series 1 baseball cards (hanger)
First Buzz preview & checklist/odds: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

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

This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Clayton Kershaw, Francisco Lindor, Kyle Schwarber, Mike Trout, MLB, Mookie Betts, Nolan Ryan, Tyler Glasnow, Edwin Diaz, Matt Olson, Shohei Ohtani, Xander Bogaerts, Zack Wheeler, Yordan Alvarez, Ronald Acuña Jr., Adolis Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr., Ky Bush, Chayce McDermott, Elly de la Cruz, James Wood, Ceddanne Rafaela, Masyn Wynn, Ben Rice, 2025 Topps, 2025 Topps Series 1, Nacho Alvarez Jr., Blake Dunn, Grant McCray, Andres Chaparro, Aaron Schunk, Zach Dezenzo, Justin Wrobleski on February 14, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 10)

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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: Ben Rice, a strong blaster, Wander Franco investing, C.J. Stroud, the Mickey Mantle theft and The National nears.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Football, Movies, Non-sports, Vintage, The National and tagged Marvel, Mickey Mantle, MLB, NFL, The National, Wander Franco, C.J. Stroud, theft, Ben Rice on July 10, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (July 7)

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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: Tiffy Time, John Cena to retire, Ben Rice, Paul Skenes, Jackson Holliday errors, new pulls and The National.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Board Buzz, Pro Wrestling, The National and tagged John Cena, MLB, New York Yankees, Panini America, Topps, WWE, The National, Tiffany Stratton, Jackson Holliday, Paul Skenes, Fun Face, Ben Rice, Jackson Holliday errors on July 6, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.

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Baseball (all dates subject to change)
Oct. 1 - 2025 Panini Three & Two
Oct. 1 - 2025 TRISTAR H.T. Gr. Slam
Oct. 8 - 2025 Bowman Chrome Mega
Oct. 22 - 2025 Topps Diamond Icons
Oct. 22 - 2025 Topps Holiday
Oct. 23 - 2025 Pulse Series 2 Retail
Oct. 24 - 2025 Leaf Lumber
Oct. 30 - 2025 Onyx Vintage Extended
Oct. 31 - 2025 Leaf A Bronx Legacy
Oct. TBD - 2025 Leaf Vivid
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse All Star
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse DSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Foundry
Oct. TBD - 2024 Pulse Lumin HSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Stratos HHS
Oct. TBD - 2024 Wild Card 5 Card SD
Oct. TBD - 2024 Wild Card Splat

Basketball
Oct. 16 - 2025 Donruss WNBA
Oct. TBD - 2024-25 Prizm Black

Football
Oct. 1 - 2025 Leaf Vivid
Oct. 8 - 2025 Panini Black
Oct. 9 - 2024 Panini Flawless
Oct. 10 - 2025 Panini Certified
Oct. 10 - 2025 Donruss Hobby Tin
Oct. 10 - 2025 TRISTAR H.T. Minis PSE
Oct. 15 - 2025 Panini Impeccable
Oct. 16 - 2024 Panini Eminence
Oct. 17 - 2025 TRISTAR H.T. Jerseys 2
Oct. 22 - 2025 Panini Absolute
Oct. 23 - 2025 Pulse Retail 2
Oct. 24 - 2025 Panini Mosaic
Oct. 29 - 2025 Panini Phoenix
Oct. 31 - 2025 Panini Prizm Draft
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Foundry HSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Meridian HSE
Oct. TBD - 2025 Pulse Stratos HSE
Oct. TBD - 2024 TruMystery Chips
Oct. TBD - 2025 Wild Card Comix R&L
Oct. TBD - 2025 Wild Card Metallix PD

Hockey
Oct. 8 - 2024-25 Ultimate Collection
Oct. 15 - 2025-26 UD Series 1
Oct. 29 - 2024-25 UD Premier
Oct. TBD - 2024-25 Engrained Icons

Other/Multi-sports
Oct. 1 - 2025 Topps Triumphant Tennis
Oct. 3 - 2025 Leaf Metal Halloween
Oct. 3 - 2025 Panini Absolute K League
Oct. 3 - 2025 Panini Turn Four Racing
Oct. 3 - 2025 Wild Card Haunted Hits
Oct. 6 - 2025 Futera World Unique 21
Oct. 10 - 2025 Leaf History Book SE 2
Oct. 15 - 2025 S.B. Supercharged 2
Oct. 17 - 2024-25 Panini Noir Soccer
Oct. 17 - 2025 Topps UFC Knockout
Oct. 22 - 2025 Panini Impeccable LIV
Oct. 24 - 2025 Panini Prizm NASCAR
Oct. 29 - 2025 Panini Combat Anth.
Oct. TBD - 2025 AEW SP Game Used

Non-sports
Oct. 1 - Topps Chrome Spongebob
Oct. 9 - Keepsake Invincible S1P
Oct. 10 - Topps Chrome Dune
Oct. 15 - Historic Autos 15th
Oct. 15 - Historic Autos WWII
Oct. 15 - Topps Disney Wonder
Oct. 17 - Pieces of Past Royalty
Oct. 30 - Decision Color Cut SE
Oct. TBD - Keepsake Bob Marley
Oct. TBD - Pieces of Past Asia

Gaming
Oct. 10 - Pokemon ME Build & Battle
Oct. 10 - Pokemon Mega Latias EX
Oct. 10 - Pokemon S&R EX PC
Oct. 10 - Yugioh CD: Fallen & Virtuous
Oct. 24 - Pokemon Trainer's Tool Kit
Oct. 24 - Pokemon Gengar/Diancie
Oct. TBD - Pokemon S&V Pri. Ev. PFC

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