Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 8 in 8 -- a series of a eight breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in as many hours today. We'll post one every hour ... this is Hour 2.

The box: 2019-20 Donruss Optic basketball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

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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: 2019-20 Donruss Optic basketball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 28
Base set completion: 18 of 150 (12 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards: Ben Simmons, Khris Middleton, James Harden, Tim Hardaway Jr., Mitchell Robinson, Lou Williams, J.J. Redick, Goran Dragic, D'Angelo Russell, Al Horford, Malik Monk, Andre Drummond, Jrue Holliday, Montreal Harrell, Bodgan Bogdanovic, Jae Crowder, Jonas Valanciunas, Markelle Fultz

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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: 2019-20 Donruss Optic basketball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 28
Base set completion: 18 of 150 (12 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards: Lauri Markkanen, Khris Middleton, James Harden, Jeremy Lamb, Tim Hardaway Jr., Mitchell Robinson, Lou Williams, Jordan Clarkson, J.J. Redick, Goran Dragic, D'Angelo Russell, Al Horford, Myles Turner, Malik Monk, Clint Capela, Jamal Murray, Bam Adebayo, Justin Holiday

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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 lot: 2019-20 Absolute Memorabilia NBA (seven Dollar Tree packs)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: Dollar Tree for these; BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs in this lot: 7
Cards per pack: 5
Cards in this lot: 35
Base set completion: 28 of 100 (28 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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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: 2019-20 Donruss NBA cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Packs per box: 11
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 88
Base set completion: 76 of 250 (30 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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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: 2018-19 Panini Threads NBA cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 5
Cards per box: 35
Base set completion: 20 of 100 (20 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Aaron Gordon, Andrew Wiggins, Jayson Tatum, Kyle Lowry, Eric Bledsoe, Kyle Kuzma

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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: 2019-20 NBA Hoops basketball cards (blaster box)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 11
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 88
Base set completion: 71 of 280 (25 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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What: 2019 Leaf Autographed Jersey Multi-sport Edition
Arrives: December
Box basics: One autographed custom jersey per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Leaf takes autographed memorabilia to all areas of the sports world once again with nothing but jerseys in this release.

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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 lot: 2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks basketball cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 6
Cards per box: 42
Base set completion: 
18 of 100* (18 percent) (*two versions for 50 cards)
Duplicates: 0

Notable base cards – Giannis Antetokounmpo, Larry Bird, Kemba Walker, Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard, John Wall, Shaquille O'Neal, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons

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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 lot: 2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks basketball cards (two blaster boxes)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 6
Cards per box: 42
Cards in this box: 84
Base set completion: 
36 of 100* (36 percent) (*two versions for 50 cards equally distributed)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards – Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson, Trae Young, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jayson Tatum, Jaren Jackson Jr., Blake Griffin, Kemba Walker, Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Chris Paul, DeAndre Ayton, Klay Thompson

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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: 2018-19 Panini Threads NBA cards (hanger box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for previous years)

Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 20
Base set completion: 12 of 100 (12 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards – John Wall, Vince Carter, Blake Griffin, Kevin Love, Harrison Barnes, Klay Thompson, Joe Ingles, T.J. Warren, Taurean Prince, Andre Drummond, Tristan Thompson, Dennis Smith Jr.

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Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 8 in 8 -- a series of a eight breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in as many hours today. We'll post one every hour ... this is Hour 5.

The box: 2010-11 Panini Season Update NBA (hobby)
The cost: Click here

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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: 2018-19 Panini Status basketball cards (hanger box)
Where to buy: Initially only at retail (click here for last year's)

Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 30
Base set completion: 20 of 100 (20 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notable players on base cards – James Harden, Bradley Beal, Buddy Hield, Lauri Marrkanen, Lonzo Ball, Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis, Zach LaVine

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Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 8 in 8 -- a series of a eight breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in as many hours today. We'll post one every hour ... this is Hour 6.

The box: 2018-19 Donruss Optic basketball cards (blaster box)
The cost: Click here (all formats)

What's inside this one? Keep reading ...

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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: 2018-19 Panini Prizm NBA cards (mega box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (all formats)

Packs per box: 11 (10 standard, one 10-card Pink Ice Prizms pack)
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 50
Base set completion: 
23 of 200 (12 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – James Harden, Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, Chris Paul, Damian Lillard, Kevin Garnett, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker, Buddy Hield, C.J. McCollum, Paul 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 a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Prospect lists, "dude scores 61" chatter (or lack thereof), cardboard snowstorms, Super Bowl predictions and more.

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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: 2018-19 Panini Prizm NBA cards (mega box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (all formats)

Packs per box: 11 (10 standard, one 10-card Pink Ice Prizms pack)
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 50
Base set completion: 
24 of 200 (12 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Wilt Chamberlain, Stephen Curry, Brandon Ingram, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller, Drazen Petrovic, Yao Ming, Aaron Gordon

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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 packs: Eight 2018 Panini America Black Friday promo packs
Where to buy: Initially only as bonuses at participating shops (click here for past promo packs)

Packs per lot: 8
Cards per pack: 2
Cards in this run: 16
Base set completion: 
15 of 40 (38 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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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: 2018-19 NBA Hoops Holiday Edition (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (several formats)

Packs per box: 11
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 88
Base set completion: 71 of 280 (25 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, Lonzo Ball, Paul George, Dirk Nowitzki, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Carmelo Anthony, Tim Hardaway Jr, Tony Parker, Derrick Rose

Rookie Cards (8) – Josh Okogie, Zaire Smith, Robert Williams III, Jacob Evans III, Keita Bates-Diop, Landry Shamet, Mikal Bridges, Kevin Knox

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A new NBA Funko Pop! lineup is here for a new season and it includes a number of young stars.

A total of 13 new toys were revealed by the Everett, Wash.-based company on Wednesday with some of the biggest names in the game in its lineup.

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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: 2018 Panini Contenders Draft Picks (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 42
Base set completion: 
27 of 100* (27 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards – Andrew Wiggins (2 versions), Brandon Ingram, Caleb Swanigan (2), Damian Lillard, Dennis Smith Jr., Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Draymond Green, Jamal Murray, James Harden, John Collins, John Wall (2), Jonathan Isaac, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Kobe Bryant, Kris Dunn, Kristaps Porzingis, Lauri Markkanen (2), Malik Monkm Markelle Fultz, Paul George, Vince Carter

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The wrapper redemption programs at the National Sports Collectors Convention are a challenge, a pastime and a must-do for many attendees every year.

But there are drawbacks, too, hence that challenge part. There can be long waits -- depending on how long the lines are and, more importantly, how early you got in them -- and there's the possibility that your line could get cut off before land your treasures.

But the wait can be worth it with the surprises in your packs -- or your boxes you grab to get said packs -- and that's what Buzz opted to try a few times this year. Now up? The Panini America program.

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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 packs: 2015-16 Panini Complete NBA cards (six packs)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)

Cards per pack: 5
Cards per lot: 30
Base set completion: 24 of 330 (7 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notable players on base cards – Russell Westbrook, Gordon Hayward, James Harden, Steven Adams, O.J. Mayo, Paul Pierce, Wesley Matthews, Tyreke Evans

Rookie Cards (3) – Jahlil Okafor, Devin Booker, Justise Winslow

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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: 2017-18 Panini Essentials basketball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 5
Cards per box: 35
Base set completion: 17 of 200 (9 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notable players on base cards – Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, John Wall, Serge Ibaka

Rookie Cards (5) – Kyle Kuzma, Markelle Fultz, Kyle Collinsworth, Abdel Nader, Terrance Ferguson

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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: 2014-15 Panini Threads NBA blaster box
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby when available)

Keep reading to see the boxes and cast your vote ...

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