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BuzzMania 7: Chrome vs. Chrome Mismatch, Right? (Hour 5)

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 40 set for this Saturday and Sunday from Philadelphia. We'll make today a big one for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania7, a marathon of WWE wax box/pack breaks all day long.
This one is admittedly a mismatch -- a retail option vs. an international gaming release that's a big one with big potential ... but they're both Chrome and that makes it a rumble here today. Why? ... Why not?
The Brands: 2021 Topps WWE Slam Attax Chrome (hobby box) vs. 2015 Topps Chrome WWE (three retail value packs)

Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com for Slam Attax
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, BuzzMania and tagged Asuka, Batista, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Booker T, Bray Wyatt, Brie Bella, Dean Ambrose, Edge, Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Nikki Bella, nWo, NXT, Paul Heyman, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks, Seth Rollins, Undertaker, WWE, 2015 Topps Chrome WWE, Adam Rose, Alexa Bliss, Angelo Dawkins, Big E, Cesaro, Charlotte Flair, gaming, Jerry Lawler, Liv Morgan, Pro Wrestling, R-Truth, Randy Orton, Renee Young, Rob Van Dam, Sheamus, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sin Cara, Steve Austin, Sting, Summer Rae, Triple H, Tye Dillinger, Ultimate Warrior, Xavier Woods, Kalisto, Tommaso Ciampa, Akira Tozawa, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, Gerald Brisco, BuzzMania, Pete Dunne, Dakota Kai, Stardust, Marcus Louis, El Torito, Darren Young, Bianca Belair, Fabian Aichner, Bad News Barrett, Io Shirai, Damien Mizdow, Walter, Marcel Barthel, Rhea Ripley, Scarlett, Jordan Devlin, Riddle, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, 2021 Topps WWE Slam Attax Chrome, Rocky Maivia on April 5, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Buys: Broadway Joe, Alanis, Roger Maris, Bob Dylan, Rocky, Dr. J, old magazines, WWE stars and ... Gearl Hebner?

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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 ... and this time around it's deep -- but also one of the pricier overall roundups I've done.
BATTING LEAD-OFF ...
The Card: Roger Maris 2005 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia Tools of the Trade Reverse Blue Single Materials (/50)
The Price: $30
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: Most of my pick-ups for this series are more personal collection buys meaning a lot of them might not have a ton of mainstream appeal to all of you but I'll let a legend bat lead-off here once again with a simple piece of cardboard. This brand was one that had a ton of highlights in it for game-used memorabilia fans when it arrived at the end of the Donruss/Playoff years and it delivered a ton for roughly $40 a pack back then if I remember correctly. This one was the home of legendary memorabilia cards from Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and many more and I have pulled or picked up many of them though the years. One player I pick up regularly if the price is right is Maris and this one fits that bill. It's not a perfectly designed card (His legs ... what's up there?) but the brand has so many variations and so many cards.
Grab a box right here: Nothing for this one ... but newer MLB boxes are here.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Movies, Non-sports, Pro Wrestling, Music, TV, Buzz Buys and tagged Asuka, Becky Lynch, Billie Kay, Joe Namath, Johnny Manziel, Lana, Mick Foley, MLB, NBA, NFL, Nia Jax, Panini America, Peyton Royce, Sasha Banks, Star Trek, The Big Bang Theory, Topps, TRISTAR, WWE, 1983 Donruss, A.J. Lee, Angelo Dawkins, Beth Phoenix, Bo Bichette, Bob Dylan, Braun Strowman, Carmella, Cavan Biggio, Dasha Fuentes, El Paso Chihuahuas, Ember Moon, Frank Robinson, Goldust, Impact Wrestling, Jim "Catfish" Hunter, Johnny Gargano, JSA, Julius Erving, Liv Morgan, Maria Kanellis, Mickie James, Natalya, ODB, Rob Van Dam, Roger Maris, Rusev, Ryne Sandberg, Shaun Alexander, Sports Illustrated, Sylvester Stallone, ticket stubs, TNA, Torrie Wilson, Triple H, Alexander Wolfe, American Idol, Dude Love, NASA, Nikki Cross, Erick Rowan, Leonard Hofstadter, Ricardo Montalban, Rookie Card, Ruby Riott, Esquire, Molly Holly, Stacy Keibler, Pete Dunne, Winona Ryder, Reality Bites, Elston Howard, Drake Maverick, Tomasso Ciampa, Maxim, AEW, Chris Boucher, Joe Blanton, Otis, 2015 Panini WWE Wrestling Action, Christina Aguilera, Hit Parader, GQ, Gearl Hebner, Aubrey Edwards, Wrestling Universe, Air Force, 1996 BBM, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo, Steve Zahn, Colette Foley, Dakota Runnels, Vickie Guerrero, Khan, Cloak & Dagger, Stuff, Blender, Alanis Morissette on April 18, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2015 Topps Chrome WWE cards (value pack)

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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 Topps Chrome WWE cards (value pack)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (all formats)

Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, Buzz Break and tagged Hulk Hogan, Lana, Topps, WWE, 2015 Topps Chrome WWE, Bo Dallas, Chris Jericho, Fandango, George "The Animal" Steele, Randy Orton, Rob Van Dam, Triple H, Tye Dillinger, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, William Regal, Stardust, Damien Mizdow on November 6, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2015 Topps WWE Heritage (hobby box)

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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 Topps WWE Heritage wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, Buzz Break and tagged Alundra Blayze, Batista, Big Show, Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar, Bruno Sammartino, Dean Ambrose, Edge, Finn Balor, John Cena, Kevin Owens, Lana, Lita, Paige, Paul Heyman, Roddy Piper, Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks, Seth Rollins, Shawn Michaels, The Bella Twins, The Rock, Topps, Trish Stratus, Undertaker, WWE, 2015 Topps WWE Heritage, Adam Rose, Alexa Bliss, Bam Bam Bigelow, Baron Corbin, Big E, Bret Hart, Charlotte Flair, Chris Jericho, D-generation X, Damien Sandow, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Dory Funk, Dusty Rhodes, Earthquake, Eddie Guerrero, Goldust, I.R.S., Kane, Konnor, Naomi, Neville, Randy Orton, Ricky Steamboat, Rob Van Dam, Rusev, Ryback, Sami Zayn, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Steve Austin, Summer Rae, Terry Funk, The Four Horsemen, The Miz, The New Day, Tito Santana, Triple H, Ultimate Warrior, Xavier Woods, Zack Ryder, Alex Riley, Jake Roberts, JBL, Kalisto, Luke Harper, Curt Hennig, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Jim Ross, Junkyard Dog, Razor Ramon, Santino Marella, Scott Hall, Mark Henry, Rocky Johnson, Hornswoggle, Paul Orndorff, Stardust, Darren Young, Curtis Axel, David Otunga, The Outsiders, Kama, Joey Mercury, Byron Saxton, Jamie Noble, Rhythm & Blues, Syxx, Big Bubba Rogers on August 6, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2015 Topps WWE Heritage (hobby box)

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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 Topps WWE Heritage wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a couple formats)

Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, Buzz Break and tagged Batista, Big Show, Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar, Bruno Sammartino, Dean Ambrose, Edge, Finn Balor, John Cena, Kevin Nash, Kevin Owens, Lana, Lex Luger, Lita, Paige, Roddy Piper, Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks, Seth Rollins, Shawn Michaels, The Rock, Topps, Trish Stratus, Undertaker, WWE, 2015 Topps WWE Heritage, Adam Rose, Alexa Bliss, Alicia Fox, Bam Bam Bigelow, Baron Corbin, Big E, Bo Dallas, Bret Hart, Charlotte Flair, Chris Jericho, D-generation X, Damien Sandow, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Dory Funk, Dusty Rhodes, Earthquake, Eddie Guerrero, Goldust, I.R.S., Jim Duggan, Kane, King Barrett, Konnor, Miss Elizabeth, Naomi, Neville, Randy Orton, Ricky Steamboat, Rob Van Dam, Rusev, Ryback, Sami Zayn, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Steve Austin, Sting, Summer Rae, Terry Funk, The Four Horsemen, The Miz, The New Day, Tito Santana, Triple H, Ultimate Warrior, Xavier Woods, Zack Ryder, Alex Riley, Jake Roberts, JBL, Kalisto, Luke Harper, Curt Hennig, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Jim Ross, Junkyard Dog, Razor Ramon, Santino Marella, Mark Henry, Rocky Johnson, Koko B. Ware, Hornswoggle, Paul Orndorff, Stardust, Darren Young, Curtis Axel, David Otunga, The Outsiders, The Giant, Kama, Joey Mercury, Byron Saxton, Jamie Noble on July 17, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2015 Topps WWE Heritage (hobby box)

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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 Topps WWE Heritage wrestling cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a couple formats)

Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one as well as a gallery of highlights.
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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, Buzz Break and tagged Batista, Becky Lynch, Big Show, Bray Wyatt, Brock Lesnar, Bruno Sammartino, Dean Ambrose, Edge, Finn Balor, John Cena, Kevin Nash, Kevin Owens, Lana, Lita, Paige, Paul Heyman, Roddy Piper, Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks, Seth Rollins, Shawn Michaels, The Rock, Topps, Trish Stratus, Undertaker, WWE, 2015 Topps WWE Heritage, Adam Rose, Alexa Bliss, Bam Bam Bigelow, Baron Corbin, Big E, Bret Hart, Charlotte Flair, Chris Jericho, D-generation X, Damien Sandow, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Dory Funk, Dusty Rhodes, Earthquake, Eddie Guerrero, Goldust, Harley Race, I.R.S., Kane, King Barrett, Konnor, Naomi, Neville, Randy Orton, Ricky Steamboat, Rob Van Dam, Rusev, Ryback, Sami Zayn, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Steve Austin, Summer Rae, Terry Funk, The Four Horsemen, The Miz, The New Day, Tito Santana, Triple H, Ultimate Warrior, Xavier Woods, Zack Ryder, Alex Riley, Jake Roberts, JBL, Kalisto, Luke Harper, Curt Hennig, Erick Rowan, Heath Slater, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Jim Ross, Junkyard Dog, Razor Ramon, Santino Marella, Mark Henry, Rocky Johnson, Papa Shango, Stevie Ray, Hornswoggle, Paul Orndorff, Stardust, Darren Young, Curtis Axel, David Otunga, The Outsiders, The Giant, Kama, Joey Mercury, Byron Saxton, Jamie Noble on July 6, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break Battle II: Vote for the best 2017 Topps WWE blaster boxes

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This is a twist on a Buzz Break -- one where Buzz breaks more than one box and you get to vote on which one you would have wanted.
The box: 2017 Topps WWE Then Now Forever (Series 2) blaster
Where to buy: $19.99 at retail (hit BlowoutCards.com for hobby)

Keep reading to see the boxes and cast your vote ...
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This entry was posted in Pro Wrestling, Buzz Break and tagged Apollo Crews, Big Show, Dana Brooke, John Cena, Nikki Bella, The Rock, Topps, WWE, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Charlotte Flair, Harley Race, Matt Hardy, Mickie James, R-Truth, Rusev, Tye Dillinger, 2017 Topps WWE Series 2, 2017 Topps WWE Then Now & Forever, Eric Young, James Ellsworth, Jey Uso, Buddy Murphy, Charly Caruso, Erick Rowan on December 5, 2017 by BlowoutBuzz.

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Buzz Buys: Buzz shows off new pick-ups and tells us why he likes them.

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NEW RELEASES

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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