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NFL Players Rookie Premiere wraps up at Rose Bowl

on May 20th, 2012 by Susan Lulgjuraj

The NFL Players Rookie Premiere wrapped up Saturday with players running around the field at the Rose Bowl while getting their photos taken.

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Cal Ripken Jr. documents Archives print card process

on May 20th, 2012 by chrisolds

When 2012 Topps Archives arrives in hobby shops on Wednesday, some collectors will start getting their hands on a unique card that someone else already laid a hand on.

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Babe Ruth game-used jersey sells for $4.4 million

on May 20th, 2012 by chrisolds

A circa 1920 New York Yankees road jersey worn by Babe Ruth sold for a record $4.4 million early this morning through SCP Auctions.

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Cryptozoic celebrates Tarzan’s 100th anniversary

on May 18th, 2012 by Susan Lulgjuraj

Tarzan is remembered for his unique pets and hearty yell while banging on his chest. We still remember him and can mimic his mannerisms.

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Box Busters: 2011-12 Between the Pipes Hockey

on May 18th, 2012 by tolentinotown

Beckett Hockey’s Dan Hitt and Andrew Tolentino tear into a box of goalie-centric 2011-12 Between the Pipes.

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Beckett.com By The Numbers: 2011 Limited Baseball

on May 18th, 2012 by chrisolds

The 2011 Limited baseball card set from Panini America has arrived on Beckett.com with the prospects, legends and more all in tow.

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Ripping Retail: A 1990s retro rip

on May 17th, 2012 by chrisolds

With The 1990s Issue of Beckett Sports Card Monthly out now, editor Chris Olds decided to rip into some 1990s packs for a Ripping Retro video.

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NBA Rookie Cards finally arrive … well, sort of

on May 17th, 2012 by chrisolds

With the arrival of 2011-12 Past & Present from Panini America today, the hobby finally has its first Rookie Cards for this season’s young stars. Well, sort of.

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Your next BSCM Supercollector is … Chad Caldwell

on May 17th, 2012 by chrisolds

This month’s SuperCollector is Chad Caldwell from Houston, Texas, who collects Ken Griffey Jr., a legend from the not-so-distant past.

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Some Topps Olympic autos already look golden

on May 16th, 2012 by chrisolds

Autographs for seven cards (showcasing six athletes) have reached or topped the $100 plateau since Topps’ set arrived.

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McFarlane Toys readies Bryce Harper figure

on May 16th, 2012 by chrisolds

Bryce Harper’s first McFarlane Toys figure is set to arrive in October.

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Box Busters: 2012 Bowman baseball cards

on May 16th, 2012 by chrisolds

Join Beckett Media’s Brian Fleischer and Chris Olds as they rip into 2012 Bowman in this latest edition of Box Busters.

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Your turn: The Goalies Issue

on May 16th, 2012 by tolentinotown

We’re focusing on goalies for the upcoming issue of Beckett Hockey and we have a few opportunities for collector participation.

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Josh Hamilton’s key baseball cards heat up

on May 15th, 2012 by chrisolds

His bat is headed to Cooperstown, his baseball cards are headed upward.

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Readers Write: A creative and thoughtful collector

on May 15th, 2012 by chrisolds

We get a lot of emails with ideas, questions and comments about the hobby, but the above video letter from basketball collector Folkert Leffring was one of the more memorable.

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First look: 2012 Elite Football

on May 15th, 2012 by tolentinotown

Sleep tight, football collectors. Panini’s 2012 Elite will be visiting you soon in a midsummer night’s dream.

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Box Busters: 2011-12 Elite Hockey

on May 15th, 2012 by tolentinotown

Watch Beckett Media’s Bryan Hornbeck and Andrew Tolentino tear into a box of 2011-12 Elite Hockey.

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Box Busters: 2011-12 SPx Hockey

on May 15th, 2012 by tolentinotown

Watch Beckett Hockey’s Dan Hitt and Andrew Tolentino rip open a box of 2011-12 SPx Hockey.

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Lionel readies Earnhardt Jr. Batman diecasts

on May 15th, 2012 by chrisolds

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Batman will team up on the track as the son of the seven-time Cup champ will race a Chevy Impala designed with “The Dark Knight Rises” on its paint scheme.

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First look: 2012 Score Football

on May 15th, 2012 by Susan Lulgjuraj

This year’s Score football card set could feel like a collector’s dream.

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Box Busters: 2012 James Bond 50th Anniversary

on May 14th, 2012 by chrisolds

Join Beckett Media’s Bryan Hornbeck and Chris Olds as they rip into a box of 2012 James Bond 50th Anniversary cards from Rittenhouse in this latest edition of Box Busters.

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First Look: 2012 Panini Cooperstown baseball

on May 14th, 2012 by chrisolds

Panini America is aiming to make “Cooperstown” synonymous with one more thing — baseball cards.

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Box Busters: 2012 Spartacus Gods of the Arena

on May 14th, 2012 by chrisolds

Join Beckett Media’s Chris Olds and Bryan Hornbeck as they rip into a premium pack of 2012 Spartacus cards from Rittenhouse in this latest edition of Box Busters.

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Box Busters: 2012 Marvel Super Hero Squad

on May 14th, 2012 by chrisolds

Join Beckett Media’s Bryan Hornbeck and Andrew Tolentino as they rip into a box of 2012 Upper Deck Marvel Super Hero Squad gaming cards in this latest edition of Box Busters.

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First Look: 2012 Topps Update baseball cards

on May 11th, 2012 by chrisolds

Topps released the basic product information and preview images Friday for its final chapter of the flagship brand this year, 2012 Topps Update.

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Topps adds surprises to upcoming Archives

on May 11th, 2012 by chrisolds

Topps Archives will arrive on May 23 with many nods to the past on the baseball diamond, but Topps unveiled plans for even more to appear in the product chock-full of designs from the last 60 years of baseball cards.

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Avery Bradley basketball cards heat up

on May 10th, 2012 by Susan Lulgjuraj

Secondary players often get lost on a team full of stars. But occasionally one breaks through to let fans know there is more to a basketball team than just the usual five.

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Box Busters Preview: 2012 Bowman Jumbos … and more

on May 9th, 2012 by chrisolds

Join Beckett Baseball’s Chris Olds as he rips into some 2012 Bowman jumbo packs — and watches a collector rip into even more — in this Box Busters preview video.

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Josh Hamilton ties MLB record with four homers

on May 8th, 2012 by chrisolds

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton hit four home runs against the Orioles Tuesday night in Baltimore, tying the record for the most longballs hit in a single game, which was shared by only 15 other players in MLB history.

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