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 that said, here are a few Buzz Buys ...

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PROJECT 2020 GOT ME
The Card: Ken Griffey Jr. 2020 Topps Project 2020 -- Artist: King Saladeen (/2,504 made)
The Price: $19.99
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: This was my first card I picked up in the recently launched Project 2020 series from Topps, which is a higher-end premium-stock card set that takes a look back at 20 memorable players' memorable cards through the eyes of 20 different artists. They start at $19.99 with combo and volume discounts available, but I'm going to be on the boat for selected cards here and there as I don't heavily collect any of the players and all artists' styles aren't for me. That said, this card is a memorable take of a memorable Rookie Card for one of the biggest players of the last 40 years so I grabbed it. There are 400 cards in the set with each having Artist Proofs (/20) that vanish instantaneously as well as a Gold 1/1 that's randomly inserted into direct orders from Topps. You'll see more of these cards here throughout the year and you can see the ongoing gallery that updates every weekday right here on The Buzz. I have more of these incoming but this is the only one I presently have in-hand.
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What's Buzzing Today: Pedro Cerrano's autograph, Project 2020, new pulls, an NFL photo-match and the new hot baseball card set is ... 2012 Panini Prizm?

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What: 2020 Topps Five Star baseball cards
Arrives: Aug. 26
Box basics: Two autographs per box (eight boxes per case)
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What's buzz-worthy: Five Star hits the field once again with some new inclusions, some fresh faces and some big, bold touches that add to the possibilities of this high-end brand.

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What's Buzzing Today: Michael Jordan and The Last Dance, more Jordan cardboard and big pulls from around the sports world in today's edition.

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With the COVID-19 pandemic erasing pretty much everything in the sports world right now, ESPN's decision to launch The Last Dance early is a jolt of nostalgia that's fueling plenty of extra demand for some already legendary basketball cards from the past.

The eagerly awaited 10-part documentary arrives Sunday night at 9 p.m. Eastern and it tells the story of the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls and their final championship run -- their third title in three years and sixth of that decade. It obviously keys upon the NBA's greatest player of all time and its biggest name on cardboard, Michael Jordan. But he's far from alone as the series will present original and new footage from that season as well as interviews from the players -- both on the court and beyond -- back then. We'll also hear from others from around the league who were on the court or covering the team as it commanded attention, won it all and then was forced to go their separate ways.

For Jordan, that meant a second retirement and return with the Washington Wizards three years later -- we probably won't hear a word about that (call it a hunch) -- but we'll be hearing plenty from many involved every Sunday night (two installments per evening) from here until May 17. If you're a new collector wanting to jump on the Jordan bandwagon it's not going to be easy -- you're about 35 years and 13,000 cards too late -- and the asking prices for many a Jordan gem are though the roof more now than ever. However, if you're a fan who missed some of the historic action back then there are still plenty of ways to dabble in cardboard from The Last Dance as it's ultimately a tale that's not just about Jordan.

Keep reading for 12 ways to explore the cardboard for The Last Dance ... both for Jordan and others who we'll see often every Sunday night.

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What's Buzzing Today: The Last Dance arrives this weekend, fake Mike Trout autos, big pulls, NBA at 50 autos and more in today's edition.

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Update (May 28): There's a third series now ... check out the gallery and get 'em here.

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The Garbage Pail Kids apparently have Netflix.

If you've been anywhere online of late, you might not have been able to avoid references to Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness -- and now you can't avoid them if you're a fan of Topps' culture-mocking line of commentary cardboard.

A simple 2020 Topps Garbage Pail Kids: Gone Exotic set has dropped on Topps.com and is available -- printed to order -- for the next seven days. Update: 3,285 Series 1 sets were sold.

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What's Buzzing Today: Mike Trout vs. Frank Thomas, big pulls, Roy Halladay and inside an old NFL case.

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What: 2020 Topps Heritage Minor League baseball cards
Arrives: Oct. 7
Box basics: One autograph and one Relic per 19-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
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What's buzz-worthy: Collectors can turn back the clock to 1971 once again this fall with this trip down to the minor leagues where baseball's hopefuls get a big-league look on this popular line and one lucky collector once again will get a chance to suit up as a minor-leaguer on a one-day contract and later appear on a baseball card.

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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: 2020 Topps Women of Star Wars trading cards
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Keep reading to see a breakdown of what was in this A+ box along with a gallery.

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What's Buzzing Today: A closer look at baseball cards, big Prizm Draft pulls, NBA breaks and more in today's edition.

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What: 2020 Topps Star Wars Holocron Series
Arrives: Dec. 23
Box basics: One autograph or sketch card per 18-pack box (12 boxes per case)
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What's buzz-worthy: This new Star Wars line offers "the most-comprehensive set in the galaxy featuring characters, stories and information from the entire saga."

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The box: 2020 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (Target mega box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

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The box: 2020 Topps Heritage baseball cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (this and hobby)
First Buzz preview, SPs & checklist: Click here

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What's Buzzing Today: Big pulls, Michael Jordan and a pretty good Topps Project 2020 thread after you get past the hatred.

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What: 2020 Topps WWE Undisputed wrestling cards
Arrives: Oct. 16
Box basics: Eight autographs and two Relics in every 10-pack box (eight boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
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What's buzz-worthy: The sixth edition of Topps' high-end WWE brand hits in the fall with a cleaner and crisper design than the last couple years and with some new touches that could spark some added interest for this hit-per-pack brand.

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What's Buzzing Today: Michael Jordan, Tarvaris Jackson, steroids and the Hall of Fame, new breaks and Family Guy among today's topics.

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What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but big pulls and break highlights in today's edition -- including a 21-box Optic NBA haul and this legendary Star Wars autograph.

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The box: 2020 Topps Utz Snack Pack (12 oz. Sharing Pack)
Where to buy: Check here ... BlowoutCards.com for other MLB

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What's Buzzing Today: Acuña, Acuña, Acuña ... MLB breaks, missed service time and new football breaks, too, in today's edition.

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What's Buzzing Today: Chat with a Project 2020 artist (and get some early preview action) and plenty more in today's edition.

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The box: 2020 Topps Star Wars: The Mandalorian Journey of The Child (aka the Baby Yoda set)
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Where to buy: Click here

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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 ... and this time around there's a mix of everything -- mostly on the affordable side.

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WHO I'D BE WATCHING
The Card: Bo Bichette 2019 Bowman Sterling (PSA 9)
The Price: Under $11
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: If baseball were happening right now, there are a few young players I'd be watching and Bichette is one of them. In just 46 games as a 21-year-old rookie last year, this second-generation MLB player hit .311 with 11 homers, 21 RBI and 18 doubles -- numbers that would have projected out to 39 homers, 74 RBI and 63 doubles over 162 games. While I wouldn't reasonably expect that this year, he was dominating at times in 2019 and he's one of several homegrown Blue Jays rookies from the last couple years (Bichette's RCs are this year) who could be around for a while and generate some success both on the field and on cardboard. When they're this cheap, I'm grabbing them -- most of the time, they are not. With its high-end format, Sterling makes me think this basic card might be less plentiful than a lot of the prospect brands from last year, too, but ultimately I picked it up since it's clean and has a solid photo.
Grab a box right here: 2019 Bowman Sterling

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The box: 2020 Topps WWE Road to WrestleMania cards
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

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What's Buzzing Today: Inside an insane collection, please read some details, Topps Chrome delivers, future cardboard trends and more in today's edition.

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