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While Panini is mostly known for its wide array of basketball card products, they also produce sets for other sports, such as soccer, football, and Mixed Martial Arts. The latter is among the company’s latest releases with a fanbase that’s slowly growing by the day. And to cater to these collectors, Panini has recently released […]

For some, completing a base set is the way to go while most enthusiasts enjoy getting every rookie card available in the market. Of course, there are those with deep pockets who prefer graded slabs or rare low-population cards that cost more than a brand new house. While all of these options are great, there […]

With the season passing the halfway mark, more and more new NBA card products are making their way to the public. Just a few months ago, NBA Hoops was released, only to be followed by Donruss Elite. At this point in time, Panini has let their latest Donruss edition out, much to the joy of […]

The beauty of collecting NBA cards is that there is a chance for this hobby to crossover to other forms of collectibles. It can be action figures, designer toys, signed jerseys, or sneakers, among others. But beyond these is another option collectors can definitely grow fond of – Funko’s Panini Prizm Pops featuring the hottest […]

With the season passing the halfway mark, new NBA card sets are slowly trickling into the market with the latest batch of rookies in them. After NBA Hoops, Panini has recently released the 2021-22 Donruss Elite set. With it comes a new look, one that leans more to minimalism, a 250-card base set, and a […]

Sure, buying basketball cards by the pack has its own pros and cons. For one, you won’t be spending that much to get several cards. But at the same time, the chance of landing an absolutely insane pull is very little. In comparison, one would have to splurge on a hobby box to get a […]

Those in the hobby know how excruciating it is to wait for sets that feature the hottest rookie cards. This is true, especially during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when the distribution of the newest sports card products halted for quite some time. The story is different now with Panini churning set after set, […]

If someone told collectors 10 years ago that Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) will soon become a rising trend in the hobby, absolutely no one will take it at face value. Turns out, it is among the many paths card collecting has progressed to as the industry adapts to changing times. Of course, Panini is one of […]

Pulling that one NBA card that eclipses every other in the market is a pretty hard feat to accomplish. There’s a chance that you’re going to rip tons of boxes before you even get a whiff of that monster pull that will set the hobby on fire. But once in a while, there will be […]

It’s only been months since Panini launched their latest edition of Prizm Basketball cards. Since then, the whole hobby has been on fire with collectors hunting endlessly for insane pulls of LeBron James, LaMelo Ball, and Anthony Edwards, to name a few. While the last season’s cards are still hot right now, Panini is going […]

With their exclusive deal about MLB about to end in a few years, it seems that Topps is losing another of its licenses to a competitor. In a development most collectors didn’t see coming, the right to produce WWE sports cards is now moving on from Topps to Panini after getting hold of it in […]

It’s always a treat whenever you get to join an NBA card box break, especially if a high-end product is going to be ripped. While there will always be a lot of treasures to be pulled out from your NBA Hoops or Donruss boxes, breaking these more expensive sets will always be exciting for any […]

With Panini releasing their major NBA card products this year, such as Prizm, Select, and Optic, one might think there’s little to expect until 2022 arrives. That shouldn’t be the case since the company is still set to release Chronicles and Mosaic before the year ends. But if that’s too far along, collectors can look […]

Once in a while, there comes a story about box breaks that will really leave you either in awe or cluelessly scratching your head. Just recently, the latter happened – a Panini Donruss Optic Rated Rookie card of the New York Giants’ Gary Brightwell being pulled from a sealed Topps pack. https://twitter.com/cardprn/status/1441404491006300164 In a video […]

Even before they step on an NBA court, Panini has the hottest young prospects locked up to their own exclusive card deal. For the Class of 2022, the card company has set its sights on the Duke Blue Devils’ top guy – Paolo Banchero. 5-star @DukeMBB freshman phenom and projected 2022 No. 1 NBA draft […]

It has been months since Prizm and Select NBA cards have been released to the public. Since then, the supply for these products has certainly met the public’s demand. But after those offerings, the time has come for one of the hobby’s staple sets to make its mark on the market – Panini Optic. Ever […]

Panini’s latest Optic set has been on a tear since it was released earlier this month. After Prizm and Select, collectors have a new reason to hunt the hottest All-Stars and rookies from this product. And without a doubt, the biggest name everyone is gunning for is no other than the Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball. […]

When thinking about sports cards, Downtown is definitely among the best inserts Panini has to offer. The card’s eye-catching design, coupled with a very short print run, makes it a consistent favorite among collectors. But while its popularity in the hobby remains intact, a recent development involving a Justin Herbert card can potentially change the […]

After becoming a co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, baseball icon Alex Rodriguez looked to widen his business realm by planning to buy Italian card company Panini. It seemed the deal was running smoothly, with Rodriguez hoping to merge his Slam Corp. with Panini. Until it wasn’t. According to a report by the New York Post, […]

A few weeks ago, almost everything in the hobby seemed as normal as possible. Topps focused on delivering outstanding baseball cards, as it has done for 70 years, while Panini was providing quality products for NBA and NFL fans. But with Fanatics about to take overs, there are a lot of fears and doubts coming […]

Earlier this month, news broke out that Fanatics Inc. will soon become MLB’s exclusive trading card producer, ousting Topps in the process. Soon after, a tweet from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium revealed that the license to produce NBA cards will soon transfer from Panini to the sports retail company in 2026. Now, […]

Last week, the entire card industry was shaken to its core when news about Topps‘ exclusive licensing deal was going to transfer to Fanatics Inc. in 2026. After a 70-year reign as the undisputed baseball card company, the former is on its way out while the latter is definitely on the rise. As it turns […]

It’s safe to say that Panini’s latest releases have been on fire recently. Their Prizm brand is the toast of the hobby, while demand for the company’s high-end products, like Impeccable, is going insane. But Panini isn’t stopping there, because they’re about to release their 2020-21 Clearly Donruss set soon. Here’s a first look: .@PaniniAmerica […]

The sports card industry is on the upswing since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. But now that things are opening up, the hobby is still trending up. Several factors contribute to the growing interest. As of right now, Panini can be credit for the sports card boom. First, teenagers who fueled the trend decades […]

Even if it’s the offseason, football fans have something to look forward to in the coming weeks. The NFL Players Association and Panini America are going to release the NFL Rookie Premiere Class of 2021 trading card set. Now in its 27th year, the Rookie Premiere is a marketing event showcasing trading cards of select […]

Rookie prospects who show a lot of promise are often rewarded with an endorsement deal. This is done to ensure that when these guys enter the league soon, their autographed memorabilia are locked in place. The latest young star to be offered with this kind of deal is Jalen Green. The thing is, he has […]

Panini’s Prizm set has long been the gold standard for sports card fans all over the world. Its sleek chrome finish, coupled with a good market value, makes this an in-demand product. Now, NBA card collectors will have another reason to be more excited about Panini after they announced the brand’s first Prizm NFT. .@PaniniAmerica […]

Since 2012, Panini has been at the forefront of the basketball card industry by releasing products that cater to avid NBA fans. Over the years, their NBA cards have always been sought after by collectors, mainly because of their striking designs. Although Panini offers a wide variety of card products, the company still does its […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is getting into the trading card game. Panini America, the exclusive trading card manufacturer of the NBA, announced Thursday it struck an exclusive deal with Doncic for autographs and memorabilia. The Mavs star said his experience with Panini dates back to his days as a youth: “As a kid growing […]

Now that Panini’s 2020-21 Prizm product has dropped and the onslaught of retail products arriving is in droves, it’s time to take a look beyond Panini’s first tentpole release and towards the next three products that are scheduled to arrive next. Panini Origins, Panini Crown Royale, and Panini Impeccable are all on-deck, and each one […]

Panini is the industry leader in licenses for most major sports, carrying the likes of the NBA and the NFL. They’ve been the conductors of the recent sports card boom that started in early 2020. Given their monopoly controlling the market, we listed down the 3 biggest problems that Panini needs to do to further […]

2018 brought with it the arrival of generational talents in the form of the 2018 NBA Draft class, which was a boon for the NBA cards industry. Deandre Ayton went first to the Phoenix Suns, who were badly in need of a talented big man, while the Sacramento Kings picked Marvin Bagley III at second. Luka […]

Have you ever pulled a redemption card from a box you’ve purchased or witnessed one from a break? If you have, there’s a chance you’re wondering what it’s doing there and why card companies include it in their products. There are instances when basketball players are unable to sign their cards or send them back […]

This year’s class of NBA rookies went through their first photos for the upcoming season for their Panini Basketball card. Among of these players was Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, who took to Twitter to voice his excitement about his first year in the league. https://twitter.com/ZO2_/status/896113753652985856 There is plenty of hype around […]