What: 2018 BenchWarmer Dream Girls Update trading cards
Arrives: February
Hobby box basics: TBD cards per box (16 boxes per case)
What’s buzz-worthy: BenchWarmer’s next release is a sequel to its dream-team theme with photoshoot-used cards alongside, gem and pearl cards as well as autographs from a number of models and celebs.
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The box: 2014 BenchWarmer Eclectic Collection
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Packs per box: 61 (60 past packs, one pack of new Eclectic hits and bonus cards)
Cards per pack: varies by year (mixed)
Notables on base cards – Sara Underwood, Carmen Electra, Christy Hemme, Kara Monaco, Nikki Ziering, Traci Bingham, Jessica Canseco, Nadine Velazquez, Brooke Burke, Gena Lee Nolin, Maryeve Default, Julie Strain, Cindy Margolis, Candice Michelle, Lisa Dergan, Holly Madison, Kendra Wilkinson, Bridget Marquardt, Kerri Kasem, Charisma Carpenter
What: 2017 BenchWarmer Hot For Teacher trading cards
Arrives: Nov. 1
Hobby box basics: 12 cards per box (16 boxes per case)
What’s buzz-worthy: BenchWarmer’s Hot For Teacher line returns for a fourth time with an array of creative cards under the theme for the set.
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The box: 2013 BenchWarmer Bubble Gum trading cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 144
Base set completion: 110 of 110 (100 percent)
Duplicates: 21
Notables on base cards: Carmen Electra, Sara Underwood, Brande Roderick, Maria Kanellis, Torrie Wilson, Kara Monaco, Nikki Ziering, Angela Fong
What: 2017 BenchWarmer Dream Girls trading cards
Arrives: February
Hobby box basics: 15 cards per box (16 boxes per case via two inners)
What’s buzz-worthy: BenchWarmer’s next release offers up a dream-team theme with photoshoot-used prop cards such as pillow cases and sheet swatches alongside autographs and memorabilia from more than 120 models and celebs.
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If you hadn’t noticed, there are a number of boxes with discounted prices now over on the mothership as BlowoutCards.com’s Black November Wave 9 hits today.
Many of the discounts were dramatic enough that Buzz had to sit down and ponder the possibilities in many of the boxes and cases — and here are five boxes that caught this collector’s eye.
2016 Panini Classics football hobby box
Just because it’s not expensive doesn’t mean it isn’t one of the best releases of the year so far — and if you ask this collector Classics is a contender for just that. You’ll find one autograph per box and memorabilia cards atop the ink in others. There also is one buyback auto per 20-box case with some big names to be found. This one’s retro-styled but brand-new design (with a nod to 1983 Topps) is strong with some quirky variations and touches that also add to the oldschool feel. You can see more of those and a gallery in past Buzz stories here. Aside from the hits, the printing quality and design here on retro stock make this a fun rip no matter what. Had Buzz not jumped on some cases in Black November previously, this would be in the ol’ cart.
If you hadn’t noticed, there are a number of boxes with discounted prices now over on the mothership as BlowoutCards.com’s Black November Wave 2 hits today.
Many of the discounts were dramatic enough that Buzz had to sit down and ponder the possibilities in many of the boxes and cases — and here are five boxes that caught this collector’s eye.
2015 Topps baseball Mega Box case
This is the only place to find cards from the 50-card 2015 Topps Chrome Update set and buying by the case is probably the best way for a shot at key rookie parallels and autographs/Relics. Among the notables here? Kris Bryant, Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor. Statistically there should be at least one Relic per case but the real chase are those key players and their parallels. You get five packs of standard Topps Update and only two packs of Chrome Update but it’s worth it if you buy by the case here — though there is a limit.
If you hadn’t noticed, there are a number of boxes with discounted prices now over on the mothership as BlowoutCards.com begins its Black November sales today.
Many of the discounts were dramatic enough that Buzz had to sit down and ponder the possibilities in many of the boxes and cases — and here are 10 boxes that caught this collector’s eye.
2010 USA National Teams (2009 Team) Baseball Box Set
There have been plenty of USA Baseball products in the last decade and this one is the one that went a bit high-end. Why? The talent. Among the autographs you can find here are Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Francisco Lindor, Trevor Bauer, Sonny Gray, Kolten Wong, Jameson Taillon and Albert Almora. This box carries a pretty hefty discount but all those key autos are still in there.
What: BenchWarmer Eclectic Series 2 trading cards
Arrives: Early September
Hobby box basics: 20 cards per box (16 boxes per case)
What’s buzz-worthy: BenchWarmer follows up on its 2014 repack product of past packs with bonus hits with a new repack that’s nothing but new cards, past hits, promo sets and other surprises.
See a gallery and more … below.
BenchWarmer has released the checklist for its update to a set from last year that includes only new cards and is on its way to hobby shops now.
The brand is 2016 BenchWarmer Daizy Dukez Update Edition and this follow-up to the previous release includes all-new content — no previously released cards — all with the short-cut denim theme we have seen before.
There are 10 cards per box and eight boxes per case in this one — keep reading to see the entire checklist.
What: 2016 BenchWarmer Daizy Dukez Update Edition
Arrives: Jan. 15
Hobby box basics: 10 cards per box (eight boxes per case)
What’s buzz-worthy: This follow-up to the previous release includes all-new content — no previously released cards — all with the short-cut denim theme we have seen before.
See a gallery and more … below.
What: 2015 BenchWarmer Holiday Past & Presents
Arrives: Dec. 11
Hobby box basics: Box breakdown is TBD (16 boxes per case)
What’s buzz-worthy: This upcoming product is a combination of new cards and “ultra-low numbered archive cards” and, according to the company, there will be only 65 cases produced.
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