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The box: 2022 Panini Prizm WWE wrestling cards (blaster box)
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Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (hobby and retail)

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What's Buzzing: Topps Heritage may have Flip Stock collation errors, Colton Cowser, the Ohtani Guilt-O-Meter, show chatter and more in this Friday edition.

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Buzz buys and busts a lot of boxes right here for Buzz Breaks, but one of my goals is to rip a little less and talk more about cardboard that I -- and you -- might like. One way to do that? Simple show and tell -- present a few pick-ups and say why they captured my attention.

So, with all that said, here are a few Buzz Buys ... 

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I CAN'T LAND THE CARD, BUT ... THIS IS EVEN BETTER
The Item: Paige autographed 2012 FCW Summer Slamarama 12-by-18 promotional poster
The Price: Pricey ... but probably less than your new WWE hobby box
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: So, what is this? It's a piece of 2000s WWE history that ultimately would only surface regionally (in Florida) and is one of few collectible options for the company's developmental ranks in the years before NXT was on TV every week. Florida Championship Wrestling was NXT's predecessor with it being broadcast on regional TV only (and sometimes weeks after events happened ... not live). Meanwhile, many of today's current stars got their starts there with different names than you might know -- and the only "stuff" that might be found now for this summer in particular are a single in-demand (and counterfeited) card set, potential programs/magazines, tickets and maybe a calendar ... but FCW wasn't like NXT is now in a lot of ways. It wasn't uncommon for the stars of now to be taking money for tickets or helping the crowd members find their seats before a modest small-venue show. This is a large poster that uses a version of Paige's card from that set of the same name -- a pricey one that's eluded me due to price and the fakes (I'd only buy graded) -- and this auto is an early, full-letter signature unlike her few card autos. It came from a Florida-based collector who went to an FCW show on June 8, 2012, in Punta Gorda, Fla., and landed it at a signing to kick off the regional Summer Slamarama Tour that year ... and that was the first event. Supposedly only 300 fans per stop (while they lasted) got card sets -- that also shows why those are pricey (if they survived). This stop had six FCW stars in the set signing these posters and Paige is the biggest of them by far -- and she had only signed with WWE as an 19-year-old and made her FCW debut that January. How many of these are still around now? I have no idea ... but I've never seen another.
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What's Buzzing: Jackson Holliday arrives, offseason NFL chatter, Shohei Ohtani, box prices, Topps Heritage and more.

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It only took 10 games in the minors -- where he hit .333 with two homers and nine RBI -- to get a Holliday in Boston tonight.

No, it's not Roger Dorn Night or Big Papi Funko Pop! day (that's Sept. 9) ... it's the MLB debut of No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday, an infielder for the Baltimore Orioles and son of a former big-leaguer.

Holliday's Rookie Cards will arrive later this year, in theory, and his Topps Now debut will inevitably arrive tomorrow no matter what, but he's already appeared on more than 2,000 different baseball cards since he was the first pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.

In fact, his certified autograph total alone is pushing 1,000 cards and that's thanks to early Perfect Game prep all-star sets, USA Baseball appearances as well as a number of prospect releases -- some from before draft day.

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What: 2023 Clearly Donruss football cards
Arrives: TBD
Box basics: One autograph per four-pack box (16 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: The Donruss transparency line hits on the gridiron for another season with new rookies and stars, some new looks and some new inclusions.

Keep reading for a gallery and more info.

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A top college basketball star is joining the Panini America team.

LSU Tigers star Angel Reese has signed an exclusive autographed card and memorabilia deal and it was revealed Wednesday morning by the Irving, Texas-based company. It's the second exclusive deal with a female athlete for the company, according to Panini, with Iowa's Caitlin Clark its previous signee.

"Angel is an outstanding talent and an electric player, and we are excited to welcome her to the Panini family as an exclusive athlete," said Jason Howarth, Senior VP of Marketing and Athlete Relations. "We look forward to offering her fans Angel's trading cards and memorabilia."

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What's Buzzing: Topps Heritage, NBA pulls, showing off sets, Julio Rodriguez and more in today's edition.

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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: Caitlin Clark ends things one win short, Wrestlemania chatter, Shohei Ohtani and more in this Monday edition.

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What's Buzzing: Wrestlemania chatter, ripping a case of Big League, non-sports pulls, 2024 Bowman, Caitlin Clark and Shohei Ohtani.

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 40 set for this Saturday and Sunday from Philadelphia. We'll make today a big one for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania7, a marathon of WWE wax box/pack breaks all day long.

This is a variety-packed case that truly delivers that with some volume but it's also one that wasn't without some flaws at times with some card surface funk and wonky collation -- we'll see if that strikes again here -- but it's a fun one to rip if you ask me ... no matter what.

The Brand: 2022 Panini Chronicles WWE (20-box blaster case)

Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 40 set for this Saturday and Sunday from Philadelphia. We'll make today a big one for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania7, a marathon of WWE wax box/pack breaks all day long.

This one is a favorite of mine for sure -- especially on the retail front where everything is a parallel, insert, rarer tier or hit in these boxes -- so it just had to make today's list. And ... it's another instance where some discount-priced blaster boxes delivered pretty well. (That's actually been kind of a theme today ... that or breaking on the bargain side of things.) 

The Brand: 2022 Panini Select WWE (five blaster boxes)

Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for other formats)

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 40 set for this Saturday and Sunday from Philadelphia. We'll make today a big one for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania7, a marathon of WWE wax box/pack breaks all day long.

This one arrived around the time of BuzzMania two years ago and was all the rage -- some justified and some absolute hype, too -- but there's no doubting that the Panini America WWE debut is a historic release. Why? It's jam-packed with color and an absolute boatload of Rookie Cards for starters ... though this format isn't perhaps as generous as others. As this break will show, though, it's worth the look ... as things can sometimes run hot. 

The Brand: 2022 Panini Prizm WWE (five blasters)

Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (several formats)

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 40 set for this Saturday and Sunday from Philadelphia. We'll make today a big one for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania7, a marathon of WWE wax box/pack breaks all day long.

This one was a pick-up at a slasher price back on Black Friday -- a jaw-dropper price where I absolutely had to dabble -- and yet my first impression of ripping this one back then wasn't a good one ... so I let it sit. Now, a few months later? We'll see how the results look ... 

The Brand: 2023 Panini Prizm WWE (blaster case)

Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (a few formats)

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The biggest weekend in pro wrestling is here with WrestleMania 40 set for this Saturday and Sunday from Philadelphia. We'll make today a big one for wrestling collectors right here on The Buzz with #BuzzMania7, a marathon of WWE wax box/pack breaks all day long.

This hour is a battle of variety and yet they can all still deliver big with some luck. What will happen this time? I'll promise a surprise or two if you keep reading ... 

The Brands: 2023 Donruss Elite WWE, 2022 Panini Select WWE, 2023 UD AEW, 2019 Topps Smackdown Live, 2021 Topps Finest WWE, 2021 Topps WWE (one blaster box of each)

Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com for most of them

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What: 2023-24 Panini Noir basketball cards
Arrives: May 29
Box basics: Four autographs and three memorabilia cards per 10-card box (four boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Noir hits the hardwood once again with the nods to shoes, moody hues and, of course, new Rookie Cards and plenty more within its high-end boxes.

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What's Buzzing: 2024 Bowman chatter, NBA pulls, Shohei Ohtani, Caitlin Clark, Kris Bryant and some advice threads to see for returning collectors.

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What: 2023-24 Panini Obsidian basketball cards
Arrives: May 22
Box basics: Two autographed cards and one memorabilia card per seven-card box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Obsidian arrives on the hardwood for the sixth time with top NBA rookies and plenty more to be found as part of this sometimes-colorful release.

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What: 2023-24 Panini Impeccable basketball cards
Arrives: May 15
Box basics: Five on-card autographs per nine-card box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Impeccable NBA collectors drops once again with all of the precious metals, rookies, autographs and plenty more in a hits-driven approach.

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What's Buzzing: Reactions to 2024 Bowman, Mookie Betts, Barry Bonds, Shohei Ohtani, new breaks and more.

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What: 2023-24 Panini Select Premier League soccer cards
Arrives: July TBD
Box basics: Three autos or mem cards per 12-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The biggest stars of international soccer arrive in this one as part of a colorful and parallel-packed release that adheres to its brand legacy.

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What: 2023-24 Panini Select Serie A soccer cards
Arrives: May 15
Box basics: Three autos or mem cards per 12-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The biggest stars of top division in Italian soccer arrive in this one as part of a colorful and parallel-packed release that adheres to its brand legacy.

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What: 2023-24 Panini Select La Liga soccer cards
Arrives: May 10
Box basics: Three autos or mem cards per 12-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The biggest stars of top division in Spanish soccer arrive in this one as part of a colorful and parallel-packed release that adheres to its brand legacy.

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What's Buzzing: Big pulls, the Sophomore Slump, Victor Wembanyama, Shohei Ohtani, Joey Bart and 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 ...

SNIKT!
The Book: Wolverine No. 50 (newsstand edition)
The Reason Graded: Back in 1992, Little Buzz was probably nearing the end of his comic book days -- or maybe a little after this one arrived -- but with some connections to a local book store I was able to get comics before they hit those spinner racks that resulted in books getting broken spines like they were Batman up against Bane. (Or something.) And with that era being one of mass-produced stuff that was still very creative on both the art front as well as the printing/gimmick front, I and many others were buying ... in quantity. This issue is one exploring Wolverine's origins and it's got a cardboard cover with his claws the source of the big die-cut gashes here revealing the first page of what's in the file (issue). I bought maybe a half-dozen of them as it was cool -- a few at the local comics shop and a few more at the book store -- and that's the key here. These newsstand versions -- same except for the UPC in the corner and not a marvel direct logo (that started in 1981) filling the box -- figure to be much, much rarer in a high grade.
The Grade: CGC 9.8 (Universal)

Reality Check: This one was a win but I expected it as my copies here are razor sharp. How many of those graded might be newsstand copies? It's a mystery right now but asking prices on eBay as I prep this file are as high as $500 for a newsstand copy while a direct has a max asking of $299. Actual sales for 9.8s in recent weeks? About $320 for newsstand and $85 for direct. I'll take that ... I'm in for just $2.50 (though I may have gotten a discount) and my grading fees. Most "serious" collectors bought at comics shops in the boom years, seeing newsstand is inferior with those barcodes ... now those barcodes are gold as long as you're in an elite grade.

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