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Buzz Break: 2012 Panini Cooperstown baseball cards

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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: 2012 Panini Cooperstown baseball cards (hobby)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available) -- see other baseball boxes here

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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Babe Ruth, Baseball Hall of Fame, Ernie Banks, Hall of Fame, Lou Gehrig, Mike Schmidt, Panini America, Tony Gwynn, Whitey Ford, 2012 Panini Cooperstown, Al Kaline, Bob Gibson, Bobby Doerr, Brooks Robinson, Buck Ewing, Christy Mathewson, Connie Mack, Don Drysdale, Frank Robinson, Honus Wagner, Lou Brock, Red Schoendienst, Roy Campanella, Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Tom Seaver, Wade Boggs, Walter Johnson, Ernie Harwell, Hack Wilson, Jim Palmer, Paul Waner, Richie Ashburn, Russ Hodges, Jack Buck, Maury Wills, Roger Bresnahan, Kid Nichols, Polo Grounds, Happy Chandler on January 23, 2025 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2023 Historic Autographs Originals Back-to-back

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What: 2023 Historic Autographs Originals Back-to-back baseball cards
Arrives: May 3
Box basics: One encased Originals back-to-back card per box (20 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)
What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs pairs cut autographs with original cards all in one creation with this release that is stacked with all-time greats as well as obscure ink from past stars.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz and tagged autographs, Babe Ruth, Historic Autographs, Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, MLB, Ty Cobb, vintage cards, Chief Bender, Connie Mack, Dizzy Dean, Jimmie Foxx, Mel Ott, Rogers Hornsby, Roy Campanella, Ted Williams, Tony Lazzeri, Tris Speaker, Goose Goslin, Lefty Grove, Paul Waner, Al Simmons, Pie Traynor, Herb Pennock, Sam Crawford, Mickey Cochrane, Frank Baker, Kiki Cuyler, George Sisler, Clark Griffith, Chuck Klein, Arky Vaughan, Fred Clarke, 2023 Historic Autographs Originals Back-to-back on March 22, 2023 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: 2019 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Game Changers

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What: 2019 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Game Changers autographed baseballs
Arrives: March 13
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase narrows its focus to greats in the game with a focus on Hall of Famers, active stars and others of note.
Keep reading for details and a gallery of what's possible in this one.
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This entry was posted in Autograph Collecting, Baseball, First Buzz and tagged Baseball Hall of Fame, Bill Dickey, Mickey Mantle, Mike Mussina, Mookie Betts, Pete Rose, Tony Gwynn, Trevor Hoffman, TRISTAR, Bob Feller, Cal Ripken Jr., Dizzy Dean, Edgar Martinez, Gabby Hartnett, Hank Greenberg, Harold Baines, Jimmie Foxx, Lee Smith, Mariano Rivera, Max Carey, Roy Halladay, Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Vladimir Guerrero, J.D. Martinez, Lefty Grove, Luke Appling, Paul Waner, Don Newcombe, Charlie Gehringer, Carl Hubbell, Ted Lyons, Ronald Acuña Jr., Heinie Manush, Sam Rice, 2019 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Game Changers, Joe Cronin, Frank Frisch, Bill McKechnie, Edd Roush, Bill Terry, Zack Wheat on February 5, 2019 by BlowoutBuzz.
First Buzz: 2018 Historic Autographs Originals Strip Cards

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What: 2018 Historic Autographs Originals Strip Cards
Arrives: Oct. 17
Box basics: One buyback-auto booklet per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here
What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs dips into some vintage ranks once again with a new way to display old cards along with autographs from some of the biggest names in the sports world from nearly a century ago.
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This entry was posted in Baseball, First Buzz, Boxing, Golf, Olympics, Vintage and tagged Babe Ruth, Casey Stengel, Historic Autographs, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Johnny Weissmuller, Rogers Hornsby, Satchel Paige, Tris Speaker, Walter Johnson, Goose Goslin, Paul Waner, Pie Traynor, Gene Tunney, Herb Pennock, Jack Dempsey, Sam Crawford, Mickey Cochrane, 2018 Historic Autographs Originals Strip Cards, Frank Baker, Kiki Cuyler, Eppa Rixey, George Sisler, Dazzy Vance, Billy Southworth, Zach Wheat, Sam Rice, Urban Faber, Jack Sharkey, Gene Sarazen, Max Schmeling on August 28, 2018 by BlowoutBuzz.
Buzz Break: 2011 TRISTAR Obak baseball cards (hobby 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: 2011 TRISTAR Obak cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 24 (plus one jumbo T4 box-topper)
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 144
Base set completion:  103 of 110 (94 percent)
Duplicates: 7
Notables on base cards – Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Trout, Nolan Ryan, Josh Gibson, Andre Dawson, High Jennings, "Old Hoss" Radbourn, Hack Wilson, Jack Chesbro, Pete Gray, Ernie Harwell, Kennesaw Mountain Landis, Cap Anson, Johnny Vandermeer, Paul Goldschmidt, Gary Sanchez, Will Clark, "Cool Papa" Bell, George H.W. Bush, Whitey Ford, Hank Greenberg, Stan Musial
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This entry was posted in Baseball, Buzz Break and tagged Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Trout, MiLB, MLB, Nolan Ryan, Pete Gray, TRISTAR, Whitey Ford, Will Clark, Andre Dawson, baseball history, Cal Ripken Jr., Gary Sanchez, Hank Greenberg, Josh Gibson, Kennesaw Mountain Landis, Paul Goldschmidt, Phil Rizzuto, Ron Blomberg, Stan Musial, Zach Britton, "Cool Papa" Bell, "Old Hoss" Radbourn, 2011 TRISTAR Obak, Bobby Borchering, Bobby Thomson, Cap Anson, Cecil Travis, Charles Gehringer, Cole White, Doc Powers, Eddie Grant, Ernie Harwell, George H.W. Bush, Hack Wilson, High Jennings, Jack Chesbro, Joe Carter, Johnny Podres, Johnny Vandermeer, Manny Banuelos, Paul Waner, Roy Gleason, Zack Britton on September 29, 2017 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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