Topps has announced the roster of its 50th annual Major League Rookie All-Star Team. Each player will have the Rookie All-Star Team logo on his 2009 Topps card. Read More
Hobby News
DNA cards mentioned in NY Times story
The Nov. 19 Wall Street Journal featured a story about insert cards featuring strands of hair from historical figures. Read More
LeBron cards pulled in NBA’s Starting 5 promo
Three more LeBron James autographed cards have been pulled from prize packs of the NBA’s Starting 5 hobby shop promotion. Read More
Forecasting the RCs that will stand the test of time
Rookie cards are highly coveted in today’s sports card marketplace. Although not every “blue-chip” prospect turns into the next Hall of Famer, there is always a great deal of potential found among rookies. Speculation abounds for the top rookies of the 2008 season for all of the major sports. Read More
Donruss creates limited-edition sets
Donruss has created two limited-edition card sets that will be distributed as part of the NFL International Series at games in both London and Toronto. Read More
MLBPA promotion sets participation record
The Major League Baseball Players Association’s Baseball Card Clubhouse program established a record for participation in October, as nearly 2,400 kids took part in its baseball card collecting seminars around the country. That smashed the previous single-month record of 1,477 kids, set last March. Read More
Highland Mint offering World Series PhotoMints
The Highland Mint is offering limited-edition PhotoMints honoring the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies for their 2008 World Series appearances. Read More
New company enters market with celebrity card set
The next celebrity-themed card set to hit the market won’t be coming from an established card maker. Instead, it will be from a new company started by a former show business agent. PopCardz is scheduled to arrive in stores next month. The set is the brainchild of Ted Kurie and Christian Troy, the latter of whom was a former agent at Creative Artists Agency. Read More
Upper Deck Announces The Tale of Despereaux Cards
Upcoming animated feature film will be released during the holidays starring Matthew Broderick. Cards hit Nov. 18, with autographed versions of the movie’s stars. Read More
Perch at Yankees Clubhouse Led to Many Famous Opportunities
Former Yankees clubhouse attendant had more than his share of memorable moments with the famous players that passed through his door. Good thing he took pictures whenever he could. Read More