Panini Classics Football 2010 Preview
Panini sent out a press release on their 2010 Classics Football product, With an SRP of 6.00, 5 cards per pack, 18 packs per box, and 16 boxes per case. They state that the average box will break down to 4 autograph/memorabilia crds (At least one auto, 4 rookies, 2 legends, 1 parallel, and more.
The autograph checklist includes such NFL legends as Joe Montana, Elway, Marino, Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith. Rookie autographs will include all the hottest rookies like Tim Tebow, Dez Bryant and Sam Bradford. Also, look for cut signatures from greats like Walter Payton, George Halas and Bear Bryant.
Also bringing some uniqueness back to the stale game used market, there willl be game used ball pieces from Super Bowls including Super Bowl I and II. Click the images below for the rest of Panini’s preview.
Topps to return to NFL?
This link came to my attention yesterday and has created quite a stir. Topps is actively looking for a new project manager to hire. Why would Topps need another project manager unless they were undertaking another sport?
The biggest rumor, and what we may hear more about in the upcoming days is that Topps will be back in the NFL game soon. With Upper Deck losing their NFL deal, it’s either someone steps up to fill the void, or Panini has the exclusive. The NFL did not seem to one a sport card monopoly originally, or they would have given Panini it when they resigned with Upper Deck originially. This story should be developing shorty, and could be big news in the Sports Card industry.
Leaf Limited images and preview for 2009
Panini sent out a press release on 2009 Leaf Limited Football. Three hits per pack, game used cards from the Super Bowl, and Letterman make their way in to Leaf Limited 2009. Follow the link to get the images Panini sent out to preview this new product.