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First Buzz: 2024 Leaf History Book Pop Culture Edition

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What: 2024 Leaf History Book Pop Culture Edition Chapter 1 trading cards
Arrives: Jan. 10, 2025
Box basics: Two booklet cards per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Leaf offers up nothing but booklet cards from the non-sports realm for this newest release in its History Book brand and it's packing some of the biggest Hollywood names from the past and present -- sometimes in the same booklet.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Non-sports and tagged Leaf Trading Cards, Al Pacino, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, Christina Applegate, Clint Eastwood, Elizabeth Olsen, Gene Hackman, John Travolta, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Sylvester Stallone, Uma Thurman, Zoe Saldana, Ed O'Neill, Henry Winkler, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas, Paul Bettany, Rosario Dawson, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, 2024 Leaf History Book Pop Culture Edition Chapter 1, Natali Portman, Cillian Murphy, Mel Gibson on October 16, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2024 Leaf Metal Pop Century trading cards

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What: 2024 Leaf Metal Pop Century trading cards
Arrives: May
Box basics: Four "premium cards" per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Leaf's annual celebrity release returns once again with some big booklets, big names and big surprises all in store -- and sometimes all on the same card.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Non-sports and tagged Harrison Ford, Leaf Trading Cards, Al Pacino, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, Clint Eastwood, Emilia Clarke, Gene Hackman, Harvey Keitel, John Travolta, Mark Wahlberg, Reggie Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Sylvester Stallone, William Shatner, Zoe Saldana, Ewan McGregor, Henry Winkler, Paul Bettany, Dolph Lundgren, Pom Klementieff, Ray Liotta, Martin Sheen, Andrew Garfield, Joe Pesci, Michael B. Jordan, 2024 Leaf Metal Pop Century, Tom Hiddleston, Alec Baldwin, Linda Blair, Chris Platt, Karen Gillian on February 9, 2024 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2023 Leaf Pop Century Decadence trading cards

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What: 2023 Leaf Pop Century Decadence trading cards
Arrives: Oct. 27
Box basics: Three framed autographed cards per box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Leaf takes its Pop Century brand of non-sports autographs high-end in this debut edition as it meshes chromium-stock autographs with a framed presentation.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Non-sports and tagged Chevy Chase, Jessica Alba, Leaf Trading Cards, Chris Pratt, Clint Eastwood, Elizabeth Olsen, Emilio Estevez, Harvey Keitel, John Travolta, Molly Ringwald, Samuel L. Jackson, Dan Aykroyd, Paul Bettany, Anthony Michael Hall, Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, 2023 Leaf Pop Century Decadence, Paul Sorvino, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson on September 7, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2023 Leaf Metal Pop Century trading cards

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What: 2023 Leaf Metal Pop Century trading cards
Arrives: July
Box basics: Four hits (at least three autos) per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Leaf's annual celebrity release is back for another Metal go with mix of talents from around the pop culture sphere today as well as some iconic stars from the past.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Non-sports and tagged Adam Driver, Chevy Chase, Daisy Ridley, Jessica Alba, Chris Pratt, Clint Eastwood, Elizabeth Olsen, Emilia Clarke, Harvey Keitel, Mischa Barton, Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson, Sylvester Stallone, Ewan McGregor, Dan Aykroyd, Paul Bettany, Jane Fonda, Ray Liotta, Chuck Norris, Liv Tyler, Andrew Garfield, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Joe Pesci, Tiffany Haddish, Macaulay Culkin, Kit Harrington, Lorraine Bracco, Linda Ronstadt, Charlie Hunnam, Meek Mill, Ryan Phillippe, Amanda Bynes, Lupita Nyong'o, Jake Paul, Lil Uzi Vert, Cara Delevingne, Kodak Black, Rick Ross, Marisa Tomei, Pete Davidson on June 6, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2022 Marvel WandaVision trading cards (blaster)

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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: 2022 Marvel WandaVision trading cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one along with a gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in Non-sports, Buzz Break, TV and tagged Marvel, Elizabeth Olsen, Marvel Studios, Paul Bettany, Kat Dennings, 2022 Marvel WandaVision, WandaVision, Kathryn Hahn, Debra Jo Rupp, Randall Park on February 14, 2023 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2019 Topps Star Wars Masterwork trading cards

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What: 2019 Topps Star Wars Masterwork trading cards
Arrives: Nov. 20
Box basics: Four hits in every four-pack hobby box with two autographs guaranteed (eight boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Topps' high-end Star Wars brand arrives for another go in a galaxy far, far away with a number of new signers, legendary classic autos and plenty more from this long-running release.
Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Movies, Non-sports and tagged Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Harrison Ford, Star Wars, Topps, Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Alden Ehrenreich, Paul Bettany, 2019 Topps Star Wars Masterwork on June 18, 2019 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2019 Topps Star Wars Authentics Autographs

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What: 2019 Topps Star Wars Authentics Autographs
Arrives: Feb. 13
Box basics: One autographed photo and one serial-numbered trading card per box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Topps brings its autographed photographs for this legendary franchise to pack form along with a new card set that lets fans chase those big autographs without paying a bigger price.
Keep reading for more as well as a full gallery of images.
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This entry was posted in First Buzz, Movies, Non-sports and tagged Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Harrison Ford, John Boyega, Star Wars, Topps, Alan Tudyk, Billy Dee Williams, Felicity Jones, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Star Wars Authentics, Hayden Christensen, Paul Bettany, Laura Dern, 2019 Topps Star Wars Authentics photos, First Buzz: 2019 Topps Star Wars Authentics, Tim Curry, 2019 Topps Star Wars Authentics Autographs on November 12, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
Paul Bettany ink comes to Topps' Star Wars Authentics lineup

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Topps has landed one of Hollywood's big names for its autograph lineup.
Paul Bettany's newest role, Dryden Vos in Solo: A Star Wars Story, lands him among the ink in the Star Wars Authentics line with signed photos available now.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Non-sports and tagged Star Wars, Topps, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America: Civil War, Iron Man, Star Wars Authentics, Paul Bettany, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Dryden Vos, A Beautiful Mind, A Knight's Tale, Master and Commander on June 29, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Movie Trailer Vote - Solo: A Star Wars Story (opens May 25)

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A new Star Wars standalone movie is just months away -- and if you missed a short teaser aired during the Super Bowl last night then you're ready for a longer teaser trailer today.
And if you did see the teaser for Solo: A Star Wars Story, then you're clearly ready for more.

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This entry was posted in Movies, Buzz Movie Trailer Vote and tagged Chewbacca, Han Solo, Star Wars, Emilia Clarke, Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, Lando Calrissian, Paul Bettany, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Thandie Newton, Woody Harrelson on February 5, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.

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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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