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Buzz Break: 2025 Topps Series 2 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 2 baseball cards (hanger)
First Buzz preview & checklist/odds: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (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 Manny Machado, MLB, Topps, Brandon Nimmo, Freddie Freeman, Ketel Marte, Paul Goldschmidt, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Alec Bohm, Griffin Conine, Bobby Witt Jr., Spencer Torkelson, Luisangel Acuña, Jackson Jobe, Josh Lowe, Roki Sasaki, Michael Harris II, Jackson Chourio, Wyatt Langford, Mason Miller, 2025 Topps Series 2, Grant Holmes, Walter Pennington, Brandon Eisert, Billy Cook, Connor Gillispie, Steward Berroa, Diamante parallels on June 17, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
Making the Grade (Nov.): Air Jordan, The Joker, Sadaharu Oh, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Coach Prime, Shotzi & more

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Like many collectors, Buzz is a fan of grading and knows that there are many reasons that collectors choose to slab cards. Sometimes it's to enhance the appeal and protect them when selling. Other times it's to protect an investment for the long-term or to protect for sentimental reasons. Or, it might be just for fun or curiosity about a potential grade.
Here's this month's grading diary here on The Buzz ...
THE AIR UP THERE ...
The Card: Michael Jordan 2009 Goodwin Champions
The Reason Graded: This is one I pulled from a pack of this Ginter-style rival throwback brand back when it arrived, and it's got an obviously appropriate background for Air Jordan. It's that simple touch (and it being a dunk shot) that makes this card -- in all its versions -- in some demand. This one had been in my "maybe grade" pile for literally years and I finally worked it into a bulk sub since the NBA season is here.
The Grade: CGC 10

Grade 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 P10 Total
Population 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 5 2 8 0 18
Reality Check: It checked in higher than I had expected, though I tend to punt cards where the centering is just slightly off ... but those can still land a 10 like this one did. Ultimately I was good with any mark as, for me, this is more of a novelty slab -- about the only Jordan collecting I do is his baseball stuff. Interestingly, most copies of this card have checked in here -- that's surprising to me -- but with that overall volume still low that could change easily with time.
Keep reading for more of this month's pick-ups and new slabs for Buzz.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Basketball, Football, Movies, Multi-sport, Non-sports, Pro Wrestling, Racing, Gaming, Making the Grade, TV, Vintage and tagged 1951 Bowman, Aaron Judge, Deion Sanders, Doctor Who, Hulk Hogan, Michael Jordan, NASCAR, Nick Swisher, 1979 Topps, 1984 Topps, 1989 Bowman Tiffany, 2006 Ultimate Collection, 2016 Topps Doctor Who Extraterrestrial Encounters, Bo Bichette, Comic Images, Hank Aaron, Harlem Globetrotters, Joe Montana, Julius Erving, Roger Maris, Sadaharu Oh, Simon Pegg, The Joker, Willie Mays, Chucky, Kristanna Loken, Kyle Larson, Shohei Ohtani, Goldie Hawn, Jimmy Carter, reprints, Ron Boone, Ronald Acuña Jr., 2018 Topps 582 Montgomery Club, John Johnson, 2019 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Oh The Horror-ible!, Child's Play, Jennifer Tilly, New Japan Pro Wrestling, Toni Storm, Tiffany, Heath Ledger, 2019 Cryptozoic DC CZX Super Heroes & Super-Villains, 1975-76 Topps, Shotzi Blackheart, 2021 Panini Prizm, Sabotage Wrestling, 2022 Topps Sterling, 2022 Panini Select WWE, 2023 Topps Heritage, Bandai, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Heather Graham, Mason Miller, 2020 Topps Throwback Thursday, George McGinnis, Cornerstone, 1999 Cornerstone Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, 1960s Meiji Sadaharu Oh Playing Cards Blue, 2019 Sabotage Wrestling Series 1, They Live, Revealing Roddy, Fitness Gurls, 2009 Goodwin Champions, 1989 Score NatWest Banks New York Yankees, 2013 Panini Prizm Draft Picks, 1992 Comic Images Harlem Globetrotters, 2020 Topps Heritage Mini, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, 2003 Comic Images Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator 3, 1998 Bandai New Japan Pro Wrestling on November 1, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2023 Topps Heritage High Number MLB (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: 2023 Topps Heritage High Number baseball cards (hobby)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery for what was found in this one.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols, Andrew McCutchen, Carlos Correa, Clayton Kershaw, Giancarlo Stanton, Max Scherzer, MLB, Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Freddie Freeman, Hank Aaron, Justin Verlander, Nolan Arenado, Roger Maris, Tony Perez, Will Benson, Jake Burger, Triston Casas, Xander Bogaerts, 1974 Topps, Enrique Hernandez, Anthony Volpe, Grayson Rodriguez, Matt McLain, Max Muncy, Ryan Mountcastle, Josh Jung, Elias Diaz, Julio Rodriguez, Esteury Ruiz, J.J. Bleday, Michael Toglia, Nick Maton, Jordan Walker, Oswald Peraza, Eury Perez, Masataka Yoshida, Kodai Senga, Drew Maggi, Mason Miller, Shintaro Fujinami, 2023 Topps Heritage High Number, Jared Shuster, Blake Sabol, Sam Bachman, Spencer Steer, Enmanuel Valdez, Freddy Fermin on July 23, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2024 Topps Pristine baseball cards

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What: 2024 Topps Pristine baseball cards
Arrives: Aug. 23
Box basics: Two autographs and one Auto Relic per six-pack box (eight boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Odds: Click here
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: The basics are here -- the checklist and odds -- as this one gets another run in the Topps MLB lineup using its colorful combo approach of encased hits and more in every box.
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, Albert Pujols, Bryce Harper, Chipper Jones, Corey Seager, Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, Mike Trout, MLB, Randy Johnson, Sammy Sosa, Topps, Cal Ripken Jr., George Brett, Mariano Rivera, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Ronald Acuña Jr., Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, Jasson Dominguez, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jackson Holliday, Elly de la Cruz, Jackson Chourio, Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter, Mason Miller, Jackson Merrill, Shota Imanaga, 2024 Topps Pristine on July 22, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum MLB (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: 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum baseball cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview with checklist: Click here ... see odds here
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 Bartolo Colon, Buster Posey, Felix Hernandez, Giancarlo Stanton, Manny Machado, MLB, Topps, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Brandon Crawford, Christian Yelich, Ivan Rodriguez, Joe Morgan, Kirby Puckett, Trey Mancini, Will Smith, Jim Palmer, Yusniel Diaz, Ronald Acuña Jr., Nolan Jones, Kyle Stowers, Shea Langeliers, Garrett Mitchell, Michael Harris II, Buddy Kennedy, Michael Grove, Ezequiel Duran, Mason Miller, 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum on June 26, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2024 Topps Series 2 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: 2024 Topps Series 2 baseball cards (hanger)
First Buzz preview & checklist/odds: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (hobby & jumbo)

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 Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson, Francisco Lindor, MLB, Mookie Betts, Topps, Fernando Tatis Jr., Freddie Freeman, Josh Bell, Cody Bellinger, Lyon Richardson, Jackson Rutledge, Jasson Dominguez, Patrick Sandoval, Kyle Harrison, Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Hurt, Jose Tena, Nick Loftin, Jose Siri, Mason Miller, 2024 Topps Series 2, Spencer Steer, Wilyer Abreu, J.P. Martinez, Andrew Lipcius, Allan Winans, John McMillon, Colin Selby on June 14, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2023 Topps Heritage High Number MLB (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: 2023 Topps Heritage High Number baseball cards (hobby)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery for what was found in this one.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Aaron Judge, Andrew McCutchen, Carlos Correa, Clayton Kershaw, Dave Winfield, Max Scherzer, MLB, Topps, Trea Turner, Hank Aaron, Justin Verlander, Nolan Arenado, Roger Maris, Will Benson, Willie Mays, Edwin Diaz, Jake Burger, Steve Garvey, Triston Casas, 1974 Topps, Sandy Alcantara, Ryan Weathers, Anthony Volpe, Riley Pint, Grayson Rodriguez, Matt McLain, Ryan Mountcastle, Josh Jung, Esteury Ruiz, Jon Gray, Luis Arraez, C.J. Cron, Carlos Estevez, David Bednar, Oscar Colas, Patrick Bailey, Bobby Miller, Jordan Walker, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Eury Perez, Darick Hall, Masataka Yoshida, Kodai Senga, Drew Maggi, Mason Miller, Shintaro Fujinami, 2023 Topps Heritage High Number, Jared Shuster, Tanner Bibee, Randy Vasquez, Jace Peterson, Eduardo Salazar, George Soriano on December 19, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks (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: 2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks baseball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for FOTL)

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 MLB, MLB Draft, Panini America, college baseball, 2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks, Ryan Murphy, Oswald Peraza, Wes Kath, Cooper Bowman, Colton Cowser, Tyler McDonough, Cooper Kinney, Sal Frelick, Zack Gelof, Kevin Abel, Eric Cerantola, Jordan Wicks, Jackson Wolf, Bryce Miller, Luke Albright, Robert Gasser, Mason Auer, Irving Carter, Jacob Steinmetz, Seth Shuman, Kobe Kato, Thomas Farr, Brady Allen, James Triantos, Lonnie White, Mason Miller, Chase Petty, Tanner Kohlhepp on October 2, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.

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SEARCH BUZZ'S ARCHIVES

WHAT'S BUZZING ...

What's new? See all of our First Buzz previews by clicking above.

Making The Grade: What Buzz slabbed or grabbed each month is here.

Collecting Game-used: Buzz photo-matches and talks about memorabilia every month.

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

Book it, Buzz: Collect autographs on a budget? Check out this monthly series about autographed books.

MiLB Madness: A monthly look at oddities found in minor-league baseball card sets.

Buzz's Fantastic Four A new series looking at four interesting or must-own cards each time.

Ticket Stud or Ticket Dud? Collecting tickets on the cheap in this regular series.

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

Click here for future dates.

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