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First Buzz: 2022 Historic Autographs Prime

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What: 2022 Historic Autographs Prime
Arrives: July 27
Box basics: Three DNA Hair Cards or two DNA Hair Cards and one Prime autograph per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs dips into something unusual but long-collected in the past -- hair (yes, hair) -- for a new card release while also working in some notable autographs from the past.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Multi-sport, Non-sports and tagged Babe Ruth, Historic Autographs, Mickey Mantle, Abraham Lincoln, Bill Clinton, Chief Bender, Eddie Collins, Elvis Presley, George Washington, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jimi Hendrix, John F. Kennedy, Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Richard Nixon, Roberto Clemente, Ronald Reagan, Roy Campanella, Ted Williams, The Rolling Stones, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Thurman Munson, Dwight Eisenhower, Harry S. Truman, Herbert Hoover, Lyndon B. Johnson, Charles Lindbergh, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jim Bottomley, Geronimo, James Fenimore Cooper, Alexander Hamilton, Keith Richards, William Penn, Susan B. Anthony, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Garth Brooks, William Howard Taft, Mick Jagger, Millard Fillmore, hair cards, Mount Rushmore, 2022 Historic Autographs Prime, DNA Hair Cards, Napoleon Bonaparte, Sam Houston, Andrew Jackson, Red Jacket, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Janet Leigh, Fredric March, Jan Paderewski, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Nathanial Hawthorne, Fred Clarke, Nicholas Biddle, Stephen Girard, King George IV, King William IV, John Tyler, William Van Buren on June 23, 2022 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz 8 in 8: Busting 2013 Panini Golden Age (Hour 5)

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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: 2013 Panini Golden Age sports cards (hobby box)
The cost: BlowoutCards.com

What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Multi-sport, Buzz 8 in 8 and tagged Earl Campbell, Knute Rockne, Mike Schmidt, Panini America, Red Grange, Yogi Berra, Abraham Lincoln, Al Kaline, Bo Derek, Frank Chance, Gerald Ford, Harry Houdini, Jerry Lewis, Lou Brock, Stan Lee, Sugar Ray Leonard, The Three Stooges, "Spanky" McFarland, 2013 Panini Golden Age, Apollo 11, Bigfoot, Elizabeth Montgomery, Erin Blunt, Evel Knievel, Grantland Rice, Hack Wilson, Jane Russell, John Belushi, Lem Barney, The Bad News Bears, Al Lopez, Bob Denver, Curley Neal, Frankie Frisch, Gary Lee Cavagnaro, Jackie Earle Haley, Jim Kiick, Jimmy Carter, Johnny Carson, Nancy Lopez, Rocky Marciano, Tatum O'Neal, Ted Simmons, Thomas Hearns, War Admiral, Billy Sunday, Flight 19 Mystery, Gene Tunney, Jim Bottomley, Max Baer Jr., Hindenburg, Walter Hagen, Bill Freehan, Angel Cordero, Steve Stone, Jean Cruguet on January 7, 2021 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2020 Historic Autographs HOF & All-Star 10th Anniversary Edition

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What: 2020 Historic Autographs HOF & All-Star 10th Anniversary Edition
Arrives: Nov. 4
Box basics: Four Hall of Famer or multi-time All-Star autos per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs celebrates its first release with one that includes many of the biggest names in the history of the game all in one spot.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Historic Autographs, Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, MLB, Dizzy Dean, Hall of Famers, Hank Greenberg, Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax, Satchel Paige, Ted Williams, Goose Goslin, Jim Bottomley, Mickey Cochrane, Eppa Rixey, 2020 Historic Autographs HOF & All-Star 10th Anniversary Edition on October 1, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2020 Historic Autographs Half Century

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What: 2020 Historic Autographs Half Century
Arrives: Aug. 12
Box basics: Eight vintage card/auto booklets per box (six boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs turns its attention toward making booklet cards that include a vintage card and an autograph together with a Hall of Famer in every box -- and strong shots at some MLB legends.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Baseball, First Buzz and tagged autographs, Babe Ruth, Bowman, Hall of Fame, Historic Autographs, Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, MLB, Ty Cobb, vintage cards, Yogi Berra, Bob Feller, Connie Mack, Dizzy Dean, Eddie Collins, Gil Hodges, Goudey, Hank Greenberg, Honus Wagner, Jimmie Foxx, Mel Ott, Play Ball, Rabbit Maranville, Rogers Hornsby, Roy Campanella, Satchel Paige, Stan Musial, T205, T206, Ted Williams, Tony Lazzeri, Tris Speaker, Walter Johnson, Goose Goslin, Lefty Grove, Napoleon Lajoie, Paul Waner, Pee Wee Reese, Al Simmons, Pie Traynor, Richie Ashburn, Jim Bottomley, Herb Pennock, Mickey Cochrane, Frank Baker, Kiki Cuyler, Eppa Rixey, Dazzy Vance, Harry Heilmann, 2020 Historic Autographs Half Century, T207, M116, Cracker Jacks, E120, E121, E122, V61, Strip cards, DeLong, U.S. Caramel, Diamond Stars, Batter Up, Tip Tops, R346 Blue Tint, M&P, Chuck Klein, Arky Vaughan on July 1, 2020 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2018 Historic Autographs Kings Multi-sport

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What: 2018 Historic Autographs Kings Multi-sport autographs
Arrives: Dec. 28
Box basics: Two autographs per box (four boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs follows up its first Kings release with a new one that packs ink from legendary players from the past from baseball as well as some legends from elsewhere.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Baseball, First Buzz, Multi-sport and tagged Babe Ruth, Historic Autographs, LeBron James, Lou Gehrig, Michael Jordan, Mike Trout, Tom Brady, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Honus Wagner, Jesse Owens, Jimmie Foxx, Mel Ott, Muhammad Ali, Roberto Clemente, Walter Johnson, Jim Bottomley, Walter Hagen, 2018 Historic Autographs Kings Multi-sport autographs, 2018 Historic Autographs Kings Multi-sport on October 24, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2018 Historic Autographs Originals The 1930s Series 2 baseball cards

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What: 2018 Historic Autographs Originals The 1930s Series 2 baseball cards
Arrives: Oct. 12
Box basics: One encased autographed buyback card display per box (15 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs once again takes us back to the 1930s with buyback cards and cut autographs paired together in a very limited product.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Baseball, First Buzz, Vintage and tagged Babe Ruth, Bill Dickey, Historic Autographs, Lefty Gomez, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, 1933 Goudey, Gabby Hartnett, Jimmie Foxx, Goose Goslin, Lefty Grove, Al Simmons, Pie Traynor, Jim Bottomley, Charlie Gehringer, Joe Medwick, Heinie Manush, Mickey Cochrane, Chick Hafey, 1932 U.S. Caramel, 1933 DeLong, 1934-1936 Diamond Stars, 1938 Goudey, 2018 Historic Autographs Originals The 1930s Series 2 on August 23, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2017 Panini Diamond Kings 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: 2017 Panini Diamond Kings baseball cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 5
Cards in this box: 35
Base set completion:  19 of 100 (19 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Notables on base cards – Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Roger Maris, Ty Cobb, Chipper Jones, Bryce Harper, Don Mattingly, Honus Wagner, Anthony Rizzo, Justin Verlander, Madison Bumgarner
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Anthony Rizzo, Babe Ruth, Bryce Harper, Chipper Jones, Dansby Swanson, Joe DiMaggio, Max Scherzer, Mookie Betts, Panini America, Ty Cobb, Yoan Moncada, 2017 Panini Diamond Kings, Bill Mazeroski, Don Mattingly, Honus Wagner, Justin Verlander, Kirby Puckett, Madison Bumgarner, Robert Gsellman, Robinson Cano, Roger Maris, Wade Boggs, German Marquez, Jonathan Villar, Kyle Seager, Adam Plutko, Jim Bottomley, Harry Hooper on May 23, 2018 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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