Super Bowl MVP Von Miller. UFC fighter Paige VanZant. Pittsburgh Steelers receiving machine Antonio Brown. Former CFL/NFL star and Heisman-winner Doug Flutie.

What do they have in common? They'll all be Dancing With The Stars when the show premieres for yet another season on March 21. 

A fourth of the dozen teams competing on the ballroom dancing competition come from the sports world, and, because of trading cards, they just might be the targets of the show's fans who want a collectable of their own.

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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 five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Steph Curry's Topps Rookie Card keeps on selling, hot 2016 Topps Heritage blaster boxes, Superfractors, big pulls & more.

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Peyton Manning mentioned plenty of legends during his 11-minute retirement speech Monday in Denver, but only one name mentioned had as much gravitas as Manning's place in the game today.

That name was Johnny Unitas and Manning recalled meeting the Hall of Famer and Colts icon during his rookie season after a 38-31 loss back on Nov. 29, 1998.

"It was the first time that the Colts had returned to Baltimore since they had moved back in 1984," Manning remembered. "We didn’t exactly get a warm reception that day. The fans were screaming at me, and I kept thinking, 'Hey, I was only 8-years-old then, get off of my back.'

"I had met him once before, but when the game was over I had the chance to shake Johnny Unitas’ hand. He told me, 'Peyton, you stay at it. I’m pulling for you.' Well, I have stayed at it. I’ve stayed at it for 18 years and I hope that old No. 19 is up there with his flat top and maybe his black high-tops on and I hope he knows that I have stayed at it and maybe he’s even a little proud of me.

"There is just something about 18 years. Eighteen is a good number, and today I retire from pro football."

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It was his last rodeo after all.

Peyton Manning's 18-year NFL career that includes five MVP awards, two Super Bowl rings and more touchdowns and passing yards than any other quarterback in history comes to an end on Monday in Denver when he's expected to announce his retirement.

Manning is among the most-available and most-collectable quarterbacks in the history of the game -- he's also one of the most-valuable ones, too. Rather than rehash his Rookie Cards or priciest gems (there are plenty of both), here are seven basic ways to collect the legendary quarterback beloved in Indianapolis, admired in Denver and made "Omaha" a bit more famous.

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They've snuck their way into memorabilia cards in recent years making the actual items used on the field a bit more accessible, but one of the simplest traditions in Major League Baseball is nearly here.

Every big-league team wears green uniforms of some type during action on or around St. Patrick's Day and, of course, fans can get in on the action, too.

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What: 2015-16 Panini Noir basketball cards
Arrives: May 25
Box basics: Seven autographs or memorabilia cards per 12-card box (three boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Noir returns for another run on the court and it's bringing with it the premium NBA Championship tags from players' jerseys, striking rookie variations and "star-studded autograph checklists that showcase rookies, veterans and retired players."

Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.

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Panini America's flagship baseball card release for the year is here in the form of 2016 Donruss, which is a brand that packs three hits per hobby box and even some chicken.

The brand is one that relies on the staples of collecting -- top players from the past and present, autographs, memorabilia, strong photos, vibrant designs and more -- while also harkening back to 1982 and other past Donruss releases.

And more is what you just might find inside a box.

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Ray Hamilton is a member of the Washington Redskins, but for the last few weeks he joined the Panini America team as part of the NFLPA Externship Program.

He's one of 26 players working for various companies as part of the program but the only one who joined Panini. As part of the gig he recently starred in an episode of Panini Unwrapped with Tracy Hackler.

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What: 2016 Panini Flawless soccer cards
Arrives: May 25
Box basics: 10 cards -- six autographs, two memorabilia, two gems -- per box (two boxes per case).

What's buzz-worthy: Panini takes the stars of the pitch to its highest of high-end levels -- at least so far -- with the debut of Flawless, which will include "a wide assortment of the world’s best footballers of the past and present with all players shown in action for either their club team and/or their national team."

Keep reading for more.

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There's a surprise to be found in some packs of 2016 Donruss that officially arrives Wednesday as cards of Ted Giannoulas -- aka The Famous San Diego Chicken -- can be found inside.

Card No. 151 in the set is not a veteran, Hall of Famer or rookie -- it's a card of the world-famous and Hall of Famer mascot.

But more important than that card and all of its parallels? There are memorabilia cards and autographed memorabilia cards of the legendary mascot to be found as part of the product's overall nod back to 1982 -- the year of the Chicken's "Rookie Card."

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This one is kind of a big deal.

Panini America teased a big inclusion in the upcoming 2015 Panini National Treasures football card set on Tuesday and it's the National Treasures Treasure Chest card.

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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 five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Player collections, Panini Americana, oldschool box breaks and classic wrestling debates.

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Topps and Panini America regularly release reports of which redemption cards have been received and are ready to ship to collectors.

To save you some time, Buzz has compiled them here all in one place and we will update it as the weeks go by.

Here are all of the reports so far ...

TOPPS REDEMPTIONS (2020)
Jan. 6 redemption update

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PANINI AMERICA REDEMPTIONS (2020)
Jan. 3 redemption update

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PANINI AMERICA REDEMPTIONS (2019)
Jan. 4 redemption update
Jan. 11 redemption update
Jan. 18 redemption update
Jan. 25 redemption update
Feb. 8 redemption update
Feb. 15 redemption update
Feb. 22 redemption update
March 1 redemption update
March 8 redemption update
March 22 redemption update
March 29 redemption update
April 5 redemption update
April 12 redemption update
April 19 redemption update
April 26 redemption update
May 3 redemption update
May 10 redemption update
May 17 redemption update
May 31 redemption update
June 7 redemption update
June 14 redemption update
June 21 redemption update
June 28 redemption update
July 5 redemption update
July 12 redemption update
July 19 redemption update
July 26 redemption update
Aug. 10 redemption update
Aug. 24 redemption update
Aug. 31 redemption update
Sept. 6 redemption update
Sept. 20 redemption update
Sept. 27 redemption update
Oct. 4 redemption update
Oct. 18 redemption update
Oct. 25 redemption update
Nov. 1 redemption update
Dec. 13 redemption update
Dec. 27 redemption update

TOPPS REDEMPTIONS (2019)
Jan. 18 redemption update
Feb. 15 redemption update
March 15 redemption update
March 25 redemption update
April 25 redemption update
June 21 redemption update
June 28 redemption update
July 5 redemption update
July 12 redemption update
July 19 redemption update
July 23 redemption update
Aug. 23 redemption update
Aug. 29 redemption update
Sept. 5 redemption update
Sept. 20 redemption update
Sept. 25 redemption update
Oct. 1 redemption update
Oct. 7 redemption update
Oct. 14 redemption update
Oct. 21 redemption update
Oct. 28 redemption update
Nov. 11 redemption update
Nov. 25 redemption update
Dec. 10 redemption update

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PANINI AMERICA REDEMPTIONS (2018)
Jan. 5 redemption update
Jan. 20 redemption update
Jan. 26 redemption update
Feb. 2 redemption update
Feb. 9 redemption update
Feb. 16 redemption update
Feb. 23 redemption update
March 2 redemption update
March 9 redemption update
March 16 redemption update
March 23 redemption update
March 30 redemption update
April 6 redemption update
April 13 redemption update
April 20 redemption update
April 27 redemption update
May 4 redemption update
May 11 redemption update
May 25 redemption update
June 8 redemption update
June 22 redemption update
June 29 redemption update
July 6 redemption update
July 13 redemption update
July 20 redemption update
July 27 redemption update
Aug. 3 redemption update
Aug. 10 redemption update
Aug. 17 redemption update
Aug. 24 redemption update
Aug. 31 redemption update
Sept. 7 redemption update
Sept. 14 redemption update
Sept. 21 redemption update
Oct. 5 redemption update
Oct. 12 redemption update
Oct. 19 redemption update
Oct. 26 redemption update
Nov. 9 redemption update
Nov. 16 redemption update
Nov. 23 redemption update
Nov. 30 redemption update
Dec. 7 redemption update
Dec. 14 redemption update
Dec. 21 redemption update
Dec. 28 redemption update

TOPPS REDEMPTIONS (2018)
Jan. 8 redemption update
Jan. 22 redemption update
Feb. 6 redemption update
March 5 redemption update
March 19 redemption update
March 26 redemption update
April 3 redemption update
April 10 redemption update
April 30 redemption update
May 7 redemption update
May 24 redemption update
June 1 redemption update
June 4 redemption update
July 27 redemption update
Aug. 31 redemption update
Oct. 12 redemption update
Nov. 9 redemption update
Nov. 16 redemption update

PANINI AMERICA REDEMPTIONS (2017)
Jan. 6 redemption update
Jan. 13 redemption update
Jan. 27 redemption update
Feb. 3 redemption update
Feb. 10 redemption update
Feb. 17 redemption update
Feb. 24 redemption update
March 3 redemption update
March 10 redemption update
March 17 redemption update
March 24 redemption update
March 31 redemption update
April 7 redemption update
April 14 redemption update
April 21 redemption update
April 28 redemption update
May 5 redemption update
May 12 redemption update
May 26 redemption update
June 2 redemption update
June 9 redemption update
June 16 redemption update
June 23 redemption update
June 30 redemption update
July 7 redemption update
July 14 redemption update
July 23 redemption update
July 30 redemption update
Aug. 4 redemption update
Aug. 11 redemption update
Aug. 18 redemption update
Aug. 25 redemption update
Sept. 1 redemption update
Sept. 8 redemption update
Sept. 15 redemption update
Sept. 22 redemption update
Sept. 29 redemption update
Oct. 6 redemption update
Oct. 13 redemption update
Oct. 20 redemption update
Nov. 10 redemption update
Dec. 1 redemption update
Dec. 8 redemption update
Dec. 15 redemption update

TOPPS REDEMPTIONS (2017)
Jan. 3 redemption update
Jan. 9 redemption update
Jan. 18 redemption update
Jan. 23 redemption update
Jan. 30 redemption update
Feb. 6 redemption update
Feb. 13 redemption update
Feb. 27 redemption update
March 6 redemption update
March 13 redemption update
March 20 redemption update
April 17 redemption update
April 24 redemption update
May 1 redemption update
May 8 redemption update
May 15 redemption update
May 22 redemption update
May 30 redemption update
June 5 redemption update
June 19 redemption update
July 7 redemption update
Aug. 1 redemption update
Aug. 15 redemption update
Aug. 21 redemption update
Sept. 5 redemption update
Sept. 18 redemption update
Sept. 25 redemption update
Oct. 2 redemption update
Oct. 16 redemption update
Oct. 23 redemption update
Oct. 30 redemption update
Nov. 13 redemption update
Dec. 8 redemption update

PANINI AMERICA REDEMPTIONS (2016)
Jan. 1 redemption update
Jan. 8 redemption update
Jan. 15 redemption update
Feb. 8 redemption update
Feb. 12 redemption update
Feb. 19 redemption update
Feb. 27 redemption update
March 4 redemption update
March 11 redemption update
March 20 redemption update
April 1 redemption update
April 8 redemption update
April 15 redemption update
April 22 redemption update
April 29 redemption update
May 6 redemption update
May 13 redemption update
May 27 redemption update
June 3 redemption update
June 10 redemption update
June 17 redemption update
June 24 redemption update
July 1 redemption update
July 9 redemption update
July 15 redemption update
July 22 redemption update
July 29 redemption update
Aug. 12 redemption update
Aug. 19 redemption update
Aug. 26 redemption update
Sept. 2 redemption update
Sept. 9 redemption update
Sept. 16 redemption update
Sept. 23 redemption update
Sept. 30 redemption update
Oct. 7 redemption update
Oct. 14 redemption update
Oct. 21 redemption update
Nov. 4 redemption update
Nov. 11 redemption update
Nov. 18 redemption update
Nov. 25 redemption update
Dec. 2 redemption update
Dec. 9 redemption update
Dec. 16 redemption update
Dec. 31 redemption update

TOPPS REDEMPTIONS (2016)
Jan. 14 redemption update
Jan. 21 redemption update
Jan. 29 redemption update
Feb. 4 redemption update
Feb. 11 redemption update
Feb. 18 redemption update
Feb. 25 redemption update
March 3 redemption update
March 10 redemption update
March 24 redemption update
April 8 redemption update
April 14 redemption update
April 25 redemption update
April 30 redemption update
May 9 redemption update
May 13 redemption update
May 20 redemption update
June 7 redemption update
June 13 redemption update
June 27 redemption update
July 5 redemption update
July 11 redemption update
July 18 redemption update
July 25 redemption update
Aug. 15 redemption update
Aug. 23 redemption update
Sept. 6 redemption update
Sept. 12 redemption update
Sept. 19 redemption update
Sept. 27 redemption update
Oct. 4 redemption update
Oct. 11 redemption update
Nov. 7 redemption update
Nov. 14 redemption update
Nov. 21 redemption update
Dec. 6 redemption update
Dec. 19 redemption update

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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: 2013 Panini Prizm Perennial Draft Picks baseball cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 20
Cards per pack: 5
Cards in this box: 120
Base set completion: 
92 of 100 (92 percent)
Duplicates: 9

Notable names pulled on base cards: Carlos Correa, Jose Abreu, Joey Gallo, Archie Bradley, Mookie Betts, Maikel Franco, Gregory Polanco

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While The San Diego Chicken's memorabilia cards might be the biggest draw of them all when 2016 Donruss baseball cards arrive next week, there will still be plenty to chase with a hit-loaded and insert-loaded flagship set (see our First Buzz here) from Panini America.

And among them just might be variations.

Panini unleashed a preview gallery of 150 cards on Friday, and a handful stood out as having quirks similar to last year's variations.

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The feel-good story of the sports world this year now has some memorabilia to reflect it.

How? NHL All-Star Game MVP John Scott has signed an autograph deal with Fanatics Authentic.

Scott was an NHL journeyman voted into the game by fans before the NHL reportedly asked him to decline the dubious honor. Then, he was traded and demoted to the minor leagues, making him ineligible for the game, before public backlash had him back in the event where he went on to score a pair of goals and take home MVP honors. His story will potentially become a movie with sportswriter Mitch Albom signing on to write the tale.

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The football season is over, but the high-end brands for NFL collectors are still to come and part of that premium wave arrived this week with 2015 Panini Black Gold.

Black Gold is an acetate-, metal-, memorabilia- and autograph-loaded brand that packs 10 cards per box.

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Collectors who have torn into boxes of the recently released 2015-16 Absolute Basketball set from Panini America may have found redemptions for cards that are new but also a throwback of sorts.

They're found one per case and they're called Glass.

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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 five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Collect 'em all, big Panini Noir pulls, old school breaks, boxing & more.

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Adam Williams
Also known as: whodey14 on Blowout, sportcardking on YouTube or Instagram
Website:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/138959772@N06/albums
Location: Kentucky
Work away from cards: Car salesman
Collecting since: 2006

Main focuses: Bengals, Reds and Celtics as well as side player collections of Walter Payton, Deacon Jones, Otto Graham, Oscar Robertson and other Hall of Famers.

Favorite players/teams: Ken Anderson and the Cincinnati Bengals

Current collecting projects: Trying to get at least one of every Ken Anderson item. Memorabilia as well. His Prestige Banner Seasons Auto /25 and Sweet Spot Gold Auto /100 as well as any low-numbered autos/patches(/5 or so) are some priorities.

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NASCAR may have gotten the most buzz out of Panini America's corporate address on Tuesday evening, but it's Flawless FIFA soccer that got the first visual tease from the company.

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Panini America took the stage for its annual corporate address at the Industry Summit on Tuesday. Here are the basic talking points from the session...

Mark Warsop has confirmed NASCAR cards are coming from the company this year. Four products are planned -- Prizm, Torque, Certified and National Treasures. ... FIFA Flawless cards will be coming as well. ... The company noted a substantial increase in NBA sales this year. ... Panini Roundtable program will have Hobby Shop of the Month honors tat will lead to Hobby Shop of Year award, too. Prizes and auto guests for top shops. ... Also planning product sneak peeks -- early rips -- in some instances. ... Donruss Optic, an Optichrome version of Donruss, will be part of the  upcoming portfolios.

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Panini America's newest football card brand, 2015 Panini Black Gold, arrives with some surprises beginning tomorrow.

What are they? Autographs originally intended for last year's set as well as Immaculate Collection.

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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 five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Big breaks, spiking prospects, Leaf Ultimate hockey & more

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Maybe it's the single eyebrow. Maybe it's the chance at a pair of polo shirts. Maybe it's just the oldschool Hornets logo.

Maybe it's just because it's Anthony Davis that this pair of cards -- a duo of Panini America show promos limited to only 499 copies; the left being the first, the right being the last -- is worth a look.

Why is this post here? Maybe it's because of this asking price.

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