Gallery: 2015-16 Panini Black Gold basketball cards

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They may not scan well, but the acetate- and hit-driven Back Gold cards that arrived in hobby shops this week from Panini America remain one of the most-unique looks in collecting today.

Each box includes at least four autographs or memorabilia cards with a mix of past and present stars making up the deep checklist.

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Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (July 5)

2015-16-Panini-Gala-basketball-headliners-durant-autoThe Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What’s Buzzing Today: Vintage price surges, big pulls, The National, Kevin Durant to Golden State and … Dwyane Wade to Cleveland?

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First Buzz: 2015-16 Panini Black Gold basketball cards

2015-16-panini-black-gold-basketball-TownsWhat: 2015-16 Panini Black Gold basketball cards
Arrives: June 29
Box basics:  Four autographs or memorabilia cards per two-pack box (eight boxes per case)

What’s buzz-worthy: After two years on the gridiron, Black Gold comes to basketball bringing its acetate- and gold-laden lineup to the international game with some looks back at the ABA, too.

Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.

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