Topps Settles Lawsuit Over Cool Papa Bell Cards Nov 15, 2008
"While Mr. Bell earned his nickname on the pitcher's mound, he spent most of his playing career in the outfield and is most well-known for his blazing speed. Friend and teammate Satchel Paige said that Mr. Bell was so fast he could switch off the light and be in bed before the room got dark.Mr. Bell spent nearly 30 years in the Negro League as a player, manager, coach, and scout (1922-1950). He was the fifth Negro Leaguer to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Phelps trading card skyrockets in value to $500 Aug 15, 2008
Chalk up another remarkable feat for Michael Phelps: somehow making swimming trading cards popular. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
New record? Phelps trading card snags $500 Aug 15, 2008
DALLAS - Chalk up another remarkable feat for Michael Phelps: somehow making swimming trading cards popular. An autographed 2004 trading card of the record-shattering Olympian was trading for as much as $500 on Thursday, just two weeks after industry experts say the collectible could be easily had for $25. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Phelps is clicking with fans in digital world Aug 15, 2008
And chalk up another remarkable feat for Phelps: somehow making swimming trading cards popular. An autographed 2004 card of the record-shattering Olympian was trading for as much as $500 yesterday, just two weeks after industry experts say the collectible could be easily had for $25. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
EA Promoting Launch of Madden NFL 09 at 7-Eleven(R) Stores Nationwide Aug 14, 2008
In addition, EA, along with Donruss trading cards, released a limited edition set of Madden NFL 09 cards to be made available to consumers free with the purchase of select 7-Eleven beverages. The trading cards feature the in-game player ratings of select Madden NFL 09 stars. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Comic-Con in San Diego: Get your geek on Jul 25, 2008
Today at 1:15 p.m., it's the cast and creators of "Twilight," the December adaptation of the beloved teen vampire novel (collectors can nab free trading cards). On Saturday at 1:15 p.m., director McG is bringing footage from "Terminator Salvation," which reboots the killer-robot franchise made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Los Angeles Times)
NBA to auction off game-worn jerseys from finals Jun 5, 2008
"It's something that our fans have been asking for," Lisa Goldberg, the NBA's senior director of trading cards and memorabilia, said in a telephone interview. "It's been moving in the direction for not just basketball, but all sports," she added. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Classifieds 5/22/08 May 23, 2008
May 24 8 to NOON Formal dresses, sports trading cards, Tupperware, Longaberger, collectible Tins, men s clothing Lg isc household items. Toys, crafting. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
TV Tidbits: Notes of Interest May 23, 2008
-Heroes the Trading Cards: NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music mer Products Group has debuted the first set of collectible trading cards for drama Heroes from Topps. Ninety cards will be featured in the first set, which will focus on characters and scenes from the first season of the show. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Join the Raiders of the Lost Memorabilia May 23, 2008
The official fedora, theater posters, trading cards: All ashes. Or maybe he's trying to rediscover his boyhood. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Battle game latest 'must-have' toy May 20, 2008
Trading cards that help trigger the magnetic latches that open the spheres also help determine the strength and strategy of the brawlers. Toymaker Spin Master first introduced Bakugan - "baku" means "explode" and "gan" means "sphere" in Japanese - last year, rolling them out in Japan mid-year. (Florida Times-Union)
Indiana Jones quiz May 18, 2008
Collectibles include trading cards, action figures, paperback novels, comic books, kids' meal toys and even a Mr. Potato Head with Indy whip and hat. One of the more expensive pieces of Indiana Jones merchandising can be found at IndianaJonesShop. (Fresno Bee)
Treasure hunters tell no lies Apr 19, 2008
Before, for instance, sports trading cards were sold mostly at card shows around the country, and at each show there might be only one of a certain player from a certain year, so it would sell at a premium. Now, everybody who has one can advertise it on the Web. (News & Observer)
Movie merchandise keeps fans spending despite tight budgets Apr 6, 2008
The merchandise is coming in an array of forms, ranging from T-shirts and trading cards to glitzy electronic toys and artsy statuettes. The target audience is kids of all ages including grown-up kids as well as a variety of collectors, video game fans, film buffs and trend junkies. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Playing with dolls Mar 9, 2008
Sports-minded collectors will find dealers specializing in trading cards for all sports, sports equipment and memorabilia, sporting goods, toys, pictures, advertising, fishing tackle, decoys, matchbox cars, golf clubs and hunting gear. Toys will displayed and sold, including cars, trucks, trains, airplanes, fire engines, baby clothes, dolls and doll furniture, doll houses, cast iron banks, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price toys, games, puzzles, children's books, Disney toys and marbles. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Neopets(R), the Leading Virtual World for Tweens, Showcases New Collectible Plush Toys, Fun Paks and Trading Cards at Toy Fair 2008 Feb 15, 2008
The line includes Series 1 of collector plush from JAKKS Pacific, as well as Fun Paks and Trading Cards created by Enterplay ... "JAKKS has created an irresistible line of collectible plush that kids will love, and Fun Paks from Enterplay are filled with trading cards, mini-games and prizes -- both at an amazingly enticing prices. Best of all, each and every Neopets product comes with exclusive virtual prize codes." ... 99, consumers get a mix of trading cards, tattoos, stickers, pop-up cards,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Unclaimed Ore. treasures up for auction Jan 26, 2008
"We're offering some nice coins and jewelry as well as collectible stamps and sports trading cards," explained Cyndi Wickham, in charge of the auction. The public auction is scheduled for Jan. 26 at Parrish Middle School in Salem, located at 802 Capitol St. NE. It will begin 9:30 a.m.. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Stars on, off ice Jan 24, 2008
Fans can also create their own personalized trading cards at the Upper Deck booth and see hockey's biggest prize, the Stanley Cup. Other attractions include a live mural by David Arrigo, a collectible pin trading area and live painting by Charles Fazzino. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The RRSports Collectibles Report Jan 22, 2008
This is the time of year when there is a lull in the trading cards, as the business is in between sports, so to speak. Baseball has not really kicked in and football is winding down, while hockey and basketball are putting limited products out. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Unclaimed safe deposit treasures to go on auction block Jan 19, 2008
"We're offering some nice coins and jewelry as well as collectible stamps and sports trading cards.". The public auction is scheduled for Jan. 26 at Parrish Middle School in Salem, located at 802 Capitol St. NE. It will begin 9:30 a.m. but shoppers can preview the auction items on Friday, Jan. 25, between 3 and 7 p.m.. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Onalaska siblings ranked first in state in Pokemon Jan 8, 2008
Mention Pokemon to the uninitiated and it brings to mind collectible trading cards, cartoons and images of cute little, crudely-drawn creatures such as the ever-popular Pikachu ... Joshua, 9, and Danyelle, 12, had a small collection of Pokemon cards, just for the fun of it, and were unaware that people in La Crosse and all over the world were taking the trading cards and competing against each other. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pro Football's Interactive Theme Park: The NFL Experience Built By The Home Depot Returns to Arizona; Jan. 26-27, Jan. 31, and Feb. 1-2, 2008 Dec 12, 2007
"We are pleased to bring the NFL Experience and the Topps Card Show back to Arizona," said Pete Quaglierini, the NFL's Manager of Trading Cards and Memorabilia. "As is our tradition, the Topps Card Show will feature trading cards to purchase from leading dealers, as well as one-of-a-kind football memorabilia, Super Bowl XLII exclusive cards only available at the NFL Experience and the opportunity to obtain free autographs from current and retired NFL players.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Behind Enemy Lines Dec 8, 2007
Baseball in the 1960s often left fans idolizing larger-than-life figures such as the New York Yankees Mickey Mantle, whose bubblegum trading cards from years ago cost only the loose change buried deep within their pockets ... Baseball in the 1960s often left fans idolizing larger-than-life figures such as the New York Yankees Mickey Mantle, whose bubblegum trading cards from years ago cost only the loose change buried deep within their pockets. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
At Your Library Nov 15, 2007
"Cool Cards" focuses on sports trading cards, the history of cards and how to collect, store and trade them. Other titles in the series include information on stamps, coins, shells, comics and rocks. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Hidden City Games raises $15M Nov 6, 2007
"With the girls, it's more about the imagination and nurturing the horses. That tends to be how girls want to relate to trading cards.". Adkison ended up buying the international licensing rights to the girls' game, called Bella Sara. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
The Griffin Clan Spoofs the First Star Wars Movie - Family Guy Presents: ``Blue Harvest'' Nov 5, 2007
DVD Debuts January from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Featuring Never-Before-Seen Footage, Commentaries, Interview With George Lucas and Others, and a First Look at the Next Hilarious Intergalactic Adventure Special Edition Also Available, Featuring Collectible Packaging, T-Shirt, Trading Cards, 3-D Glasses and More LOS ANGELES, November 5 /CNW/ - A long time ago, but somehow in the future ... Also available for true "Family Guy" and "Star Wars" fans is a special edition DVD that... (Canada Newswire)
Eisner has his new Mickey: It's Bazooka Joe Nov 5, 2007
Since Topps Chewing Gum was founded in 1938, the company - now known just as Topps - has become an international force in candy, trading cards and memorabilia ... Its most famous products baseball and other sports and entertainment trading cards faced growing competition from rivals including Upper Deck and Donruss/Playoff. (USA Today -- Money)
THE CENTSABLES: Financial Literacy Project Ready to Launch on Multi-Media Platform Oct 31, 2007
Components of the project include an animated television series, interactive Web site, banking programs for kids, a classroom module including teacher lesson plans, and extensive merchandising including collectible action figures, games, trading cards, clothing and other products. DiPippa, the creator of the project and producer of the animated television series states, "With today's kids spending more than $30 billion on purchases each year, promoting financial literacy is a priority for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Upper Deck Entertainment Brings $100,000 World of Warcraft(R) Trading Card Game 'World Championship Tournament' to San Diego Oct 31, 2007
Upper Deck Entertainment (UDE) is a division of Upper Deck and specializes in award-winning entertainment collectible trading cards and games such as the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh. TRADING CARD GAME, and World of Warcraft , Marvel, DC, Avatar, and Pirates of the Caribbean TCGs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ex-bank was HQ for burglars Sep 22, 2007
In addition to the monitors, they took mostly empty cash drawers from Arctic Beauty Supply, a cash register and trading cards from Wayne's World of Collectibles and a radio, microwave and lots of food from the Hostess Bakery, Wysocki said ... and Raw Deal trading cards, he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Flying onto DVD for the Holidays: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Available December 11 from Warner Home Video Sep 18, 2007
-- Collectibles: -- The Harry Potter Bookmark Collection - Five unique souvenir metal bookmarks made especially for this gift set -- Harry Potter Trading Cards - Collect them all with these four packages containing cards from the first four films. BASICS PRODUCT SRP Single disc Amaray (WS) $28. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
4Kids TV(TM) Celebrates Sixth Season on FOX with Action-Packed Fall Line-up Sep 8, 2007
They discover that the one-of-a-kind, alphanumeric codes on their trading cards are scans of real creatures, battle locations, battle gear and "Mugic." The teens travel to Perim, the land of the Creature tribes, to capture codes of hundreds of unique Creatures. By watching the animated series, viewers can discover battle strategies and tips that will aid them in mastering the Chaotic Trading Card Game in-person or online at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Photo Release -- Hidden City Games Selects Diamond Book Distributors for Distribution of Bella Sara Horse-Themed Trading Cards for Girls to U.S. and Canadian Book Retailers Aug 28, 2007
SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Diamond Book Distributors has been named the exclusive distributor of Bella Sara(tm) horse-themed trading cards for girls to all U.S. and Canadian book retailers in Diamond's extensive distribution network ... These stores will join major retailers including Blockbuster, Kmart, Target, Toys ``R'' Us and Wal-Mart, as well as regional chains and toy, hobby and equestrian shops, which already carry the popular Bella Sara trading cards ... Bella Sara... (Primezone Releases)
The Topps Company Sends Letter Urging Stockholders To Vote 'For' $9.75 Per Share Cash Merger Aug 25, 2007
-- The U.S. Sports Trading Cards market has declined over the last decade, and the growth of Topps' Entertainment business rests heavily on bringing kids back to sports cards collecting and the successful turnaround of WizKids ... Topps entertainment products include trading cards, sticker album collections and collectible games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Electronic Game Card, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Aug 15, 2007
We have begun R&D on an additional 5 games, including a soccer collection, which is a non-gaming product aimed at the collectible market for sports and trading cards. Importantly, we restructured our relationship with Scientific Games into a licensing relationship focused on lotteries within the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Italy, thus permitting our company to explore many alternative market opportunities for our game card. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The gift of grab Jul 28, 2007
People who collect all sorts of pop culture action figures, comic books, trading cards, animation art, even freebies known as swag have flocked to Comic-Con again, swarming the aisles of the exhibit hall. Some do it for love, some for money, and some seem to do it just because everybody else is. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Media Advisory - Astronomical "Star Wars" exhibit bold & first-ever for Canada Jun 28, 2007
Let your imagination launch on seeing original production pieces, film frames, autographs, advertising, toys, games, novels, comic books, trading cards, fan merchandise, and a host of other exciting collectibles culled from all facets of this cornerstone of science fiction. "It's out-of-this-world!" remarks Samantha Sannella, President of the Design Exchange. (Canada Newswire)
$2.35 million baseball card may have been altered Jun 25, 2007
According to the guidelines posted on its Web site, PSA will not grade trading cards that have been hand-cut from sheets; the grading service will grade hand-cut cards if they couldn't have been obtained any other way from the back of a cereal box, for example but not if they were traditionally cut at the factory and distributed in packs of cigarettes or with gum. Restoration work, meanwhile, is widely accepted for fine art but not for vintage baseball cards for most collectors, the ideal card... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pokemon Top-Selling Video Game for Second Consecutive Month Jun 19, 2007
NPD Analysis and Sales Data Show Brand's Strength in Video Games, Trading Cards, TV Series and Movies. NEW YORK, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- After 10 years in the marketplace, Pokemon continues to enjoy the kind of popularity and recognition that have earned it the envious toy industry moniker of "evergreen property" -- no easy feat, given the trend and fad driven world of toys and games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
LeBron James May Add $10 Million in Endorsements With an NBA Championship Jun 7, 2007
Before entering the NBA, James signed a seven-year, $90 million contract with Nike Inc., the world's largest athletic- shoe maker, and a five-year, $5 million deal with Upper Deck Co. for its trading cards and sports collectibles. Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles in the 1990s, is a pitchman for both companies as well. (Bloomberg -- US)
Flippin graduates 54 Friday May 27, 2007
He enjoys collecting trading cards and collectible pins. If he had to design a Web site about himself and his life, it would be called Too Boring for MySpace. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Upper Deck offers $416 million for Topps May 25, 2007
Founded in 1938, Topps makes professional sports and movie trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. Its confectionery brands include "Ring Pop," "Push Pop," "Baby Bottle Pop" and "Juicy Drop Pop" lollipops. (Chicago Tribune)
The Topps Company Files Definitive Proxy Materials May 22, 2007
" MacKenzie Partners Inc. 105 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10016 (212) 929-5500 (Call Collect) This letter contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes the expectations contained in such forward- looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. This information may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
100 things to cramp... Apr 18, 2007
" I used to be able to play the really cool Outrun theme (a little ineptly) on the piano. And I can play Harry Gregson-Williams' Metal Gear Solid on the guitar (very well - key change and all). And a little off topic - Does anyone know of any City Of Heroes supergroup consisting of Australian gamers? The SG I currently belong to is hardly ever on at the same time as me. If there is any out there on the Pinnacle server - look up Mr Blue Sky... Posted by: Tim B at April 18, 2007 10:16 AM I assume... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Baseball Cards 1898-1911 Apr 3, 2007
Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887- The very first set of 50 chromolithograph trading cards, only 10 of which were ball players. Old Judge Cigarette Factory Old Judges are sepia toned albumen photographs mounted on cardboard. (Suite101.com)
TM Media Group Announces Development of New Street Credit(TM) Video Game and Collectible Card Game Mar 30, 2007
Users will play the game online initially as a free version with in-game advertising and then subsequently on a subscription basis, as well as be provided with in-store trading cards purchase options. The Company intends to utilize and capitalize on ancillary marketing opportunities by licensing celebrities for its card-imaging, as well as designing customized cards by top industry artists. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Read the release Mar 7, 2007
Topps entertainment products include Major League Baseball, NFL, NBA and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. The Company's confectionery brands include "Bazooka" bubble gum, "Ring Pop," "Push Pop," "Baby Bottle Pop" and "Juicy Drop Pop" lollipops. (USA Today -- Money)
Finest Known T206 Honus Wagner Baseball Card Sells for Record $2.35 Million Feb 28, 2007
Mona Lisa of Baseball Trading Cards Now Owned by Private California Sports Collector in Partnership With SCP Auctions Inc. ... "The T206 Honus Wagner card is the most iconic object in the field of baseball card collecting. It has been dubbed 'The Mona Lisa of all trading cards,' and its legacy has transcended popular culture. This example is the finest specimen by a wide margin among the limited population of T206 Wagners known to exist.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Warner Bros. Pictures and 4Kids Entertainment Kick Off a Month of Turtle Mania With Promotional Support for the Theatrical Release of TMNT Feb 20, 2007
-- Kmart -- Customers who make a $10 minimum purchase of TMNT movie toys from Playmates, including action figures and role play items, will receive an exclusive pack of four collectible TMNT Movie Trading Cards while supplies last. -- Hot Topic -- Home of a national TMNT sweepstakes where the Grand Prize is a VIP Fly-Away trip for two to Hollywood that includes a tour of Warner Bros. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beckham Bucks Feb 13, 2007
Items for sale include Beckham books, magazines, photographs and trading cards, Beckham jerseys, boots, sunglasses and cologne, Beckham action figures, posters, DVDs and license plates. There has also been a fair amount of skulduggery going on. (Los Angeles Times)
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MARION - Trading cards are something childhood memories are made of. Whether ball cards are traded on the front porch or between friends at school, there is an art to making a good trade, and Dan Fox hopes to pass that skill on to the patrons of his shop. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
PLAYERS INC Promotes Dawn Ridley to Senior Vice President Jan 17, 2007
Ridley served as assistant vice president for the company's trading cards and collectibles department for nearly seven years, managing all the operations, marketing and licensing activities for the category. In this position, she helped develop a variety of successful promotions including "NFL Player of the Day," an annual promotion that in 2002, 2003 and 2004 received the Card Trade Award for Best Licensor Promotion after increasing sales of NFL products and encouraging multiple consumer visits... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
