James Cook

First Buzz: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum Minis

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What: 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Platinum Edition Mini Helmets
Arrives: Oct. 10
Box basics: One autographed mini helmet per box (eight boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: A new batch of Hidden Treasures autographed minis arrives from TRISTAR this year with every box including either a Hall of Famer or an active player.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, First Buzz, Football and tagged autographs, Barry Sanders, Dan Marino, Derrick Henry, Joe Namath, John Elway, Mike Evans, NFL, TRISTAR, Brian Urlacher, Christian McCaffrey, Emmitt Smith, Joe Montana, Randy Moss, Matt Stafford, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, James Cook, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, 2025 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Platinum Edition Mini Helmets on August 12, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2024 Panini Absolute Football (value pack)

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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: 2024 Panini Absolute Football cards (value)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (a few formats)

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This entry was posted in Football, Bulk Break and tagged NFL, Panini America, Stefon Diggs, Davante Adams, Courtland Sutton, A.J. Brown, Terry McLaurin, Montez Sweat, Justin Herbert, Michael Pittman, Will Levis, James Cook, Jayden Daniels, Dallas Turner, Puka Nacua, Michael Wilson, Troy Franklin, 2024 Panini Absolute Football, Ruke Orhorhoro, Adisa Isaac, Theo Johnson, Renardo Green on January 21, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Panini Chronicles NFL (value pack)

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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: 2022 Panini Chronicles NFL football cards (value)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Football and tagged NFL, Panini America, Patrick Mahomes, George Pickens, Malik Willis, Jahan Dotson, Aidan Hutchinson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kenneth Walker III, 2022 Panini Chronicles, James Cook, Jameson Williams, Travon Walker, Jaquan Brisker, Isaiah Pacheco on July 11, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Panini Chronicles NFL (blaster)

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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: 2022 Panini Chronicles NFL football cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

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This entry was posted in Football, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, NFL, Panini America, Tom Brady, Aaron Donald, Lamar Jackson, Mike White, Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Javonte Williams, Breece Hall, Chris Olave, Aidan Hutchinson, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Robinson Jr., Bailey Zappe, Romeo Doubs, Kenny Pickett, Garrett Wilson, 2022 Panini Chronicles, James Cook, Sam Williams, David Ojabo, Trey McBride, Travon Walker, Brock Purdy, Quay Walker, Kenneth Walker, Alec Pierce, Dameon Pierce, 2022 Panini Chronicles NFL, Tariq Woolen on October 5, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Panini Prestige football cards (jumbo pack)

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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: 2022 Panini Prestige NFL cards (jumbo)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (in a few formats)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one along with a gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in Football, Buzz Break and tagged NFL, Panini America, Tom Brady, Drew Bledsoe, Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patrick Mahomes, Roquan Smith, Josh Jacobs, Mac Jones, Xavier McKinney, Trey Lance, Kyle Hamilton, Kyren Williams, Myjai Sanders, James Cook, 2022 Panini Prestige, Zamir White, Tyler Linderbaum, Russell Gage on May 3, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Panini Prestige football 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: 2022 Panini Prestige NFL cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one along with a gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in Football, Buzz Break and tagged Barry Sanders, Eli Manning, Ezekiel Elliott, NFL, Panini America, Russell Wilson, Brett Favre, Eddie George, Jerome Bettis, Jim Everett, Joe Mixon, NFL Draft, Aaron Jones, Alvin Kamara, T.J. Watt, Georgia Bulldogs, Christian Kirk, Lamar Jackson, Jordan Poyer, Mark Andrews, Deebo Samuel, Austin Ekeler, Matt Judon, Jalen Hurts, Ja'Marr Chase, Rashod Bateman, Malik Willis, Aidan Hutchinson, Jordan Davis, James Cook, Tyler Badie, 2022 Panini Prestige, Lewis Cine, Trey McBride, Greg Dulcich, Trent McDuffie on August 24, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Bowman University football cards (blaster)

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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: 2022 Bowman University football cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview/checklist: Click here
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Football, Buzz Break and tagged College football, NFL, Topps, NFL Draft, NIL, Justyn Ross, Matt Corral, John Metchie III, Kenneth Walker III, 2022 Bowman University, Tyler Allgeier, James Cook, Bo Nix, Harrison Bailey, Jalen Wydermyer on August 15, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Bowman University football cards (blaster)

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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: 2022 Bowman University football cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview/checklist: Click here
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Football, Buzz Break and tagged College football, NFL, Topps, NFL Draft, C.J. Stroud, Justyn Ross, Matt Corral, Romeo Doubs, 2022 Bowman University, Dillon Gabriel, James Cook, Jadon Haselwood on July 11, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Bowman University football cards (hobby)

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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: 2022 Bowman University football cards (hobby)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview/checklist: Click here
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
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This entry was posted in Football, Buzz Break and tagged College football, Topps, NIL, Justyn Ross, Emory Jones, Spencer Rattler, Graham Mertz, Kenneth Walker III, 2022 Bowman University, Kenny Pickett, Will Levis, Brock Bowers, Tyler Fryfogle, Marvin Mims, Nick Starkel, James Cook, Bo Nix, Harrison Bailey, Taulia Tagovailoa, Colby Wooden, Kayshon Boutte on May 26, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.

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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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