2010 BASKETBALL Release Dates

October 2010
5th - 2010/11 Panini Prestige Basketball Hobby Box

November 2010
3rd - 2010/11 Panini Limited Basketball Hobby Box
3rd - 2010/11 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Basketball Hobby Box
16th - 2010/11 Panini Rookies & Stars Basketball Hobby Box

December 2010
1st - 2010/11 Panini Threads Basketball Hobby Box
15th - 2010/11 Upper Deck SP Authentic Basketball Hobby Box
22nd - 2010/11 Donruss Basketball Hobby Box
29th - 2010/11 Panini Timeless Treasures Basketball Hobby Box
31st - 2010/11 Upper Deck North Carolina Basketball Hobby Box

January 2011

12/14/2010
Original rules of basketball sells for record price at auction.

11/29/2010
Kevin Durant Raising The Bar In The Basketball Card Hobby

11/17/2010
LeBrons first Heat jersey sells for $14k.

11/5/2010
Upper Deck Proudly Releases 2010-11 Ultimate Collection Basketball Cards. Launch is highlighted by one autograph card in every pack! The coveted 1997 Legends design makes its basketball debut.

10/7/2010
Upper Deck Turns Up the Heat: Go Behind the Scenes at a Private LeBron James Signing Session. Video shows exclusive Upper Deck Authenticated spokesman chatting about his new signature style and hopes for winning an NBA title in Miami.

7/20/2010
LeBron James’ first Miami Heat card is set to arrive at The National

7/16/2010
An Ohio woman who paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant is suspect in stolen pendant case..

7/15/2010
An Ohio woman who paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant she thought was costume jewelry has found out it's worth nearly $10,000.

July 14th, 2010
2003-04 Topps Rookie Matrix features LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Last week that card was valued at $20. Today it’s valued at $100.

July 2nd, 2010
Panini America announced July 1 that it has entered into an exclusive relationship with Evan Turner, who was the second overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft and selected by the Philadelphia 76ers.

June 28th, 2010
UD Signs Nine Top NBA Draft Picks for 2010-11 Ultimate Collection Basketball.

April 9th, 2010
As part of the relationship the Los Angeles Lakers will host a Panini Adrenalyn Night on Sunday, April 11, when the Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers. Adrenalyn is Panini’s (www.paniniadrenalyn.com) new NBA-themed interactive trading card game. As part of the game night festivities, the Lakers will distribute more than 20,000 packs of Adrenalyn cards and Game Boards to all fans in attendance that night at the Staples Center and will include in-game activation.

April 8th, 2010
Upper Deck Launches 2010 Greats of the Game Basketball. Sports card giant teams with The Collegiate Licensing Company to deliver nothing but net with newest basketball card release.

March 11th, 2010
Panini America (www.paniniamerica.net), a subsidiary of The Panini Group, the leading global publisher of sports and entertainment collectables will bring Basketball Legends and the Adrenalyn Tour to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend (March 13-14) for basketball skills activities, games and giveaways. In addition, Panini will present the Basketball Hall of Fame with the World's Largest Signed Game-Used Jersey Card, which was authenticated by Guinness at the NBA All-Star Game in Dallas. The life-size card of Kobe Bryant which includes a 15-inch-by-15-inch swatch of an official jersey he wore in a game and was autographed by him measured 7-feet high by 4-feet, 11inches wide and will be on display at the Hall of Fame.

February 24, 2010
After weeks of anticipation, officials at Panini America confirmed the existence of short prints in 2010 Playoff Contenders Basketball.

"Unlike football, where there were more than 100 rookies in the autographed Rookie Ticket insert, there are just 35 rookie players in Contenders Basketball," said Panini Basketball Brand Manager David Porter. "But even with a considerably smaller rookie checklist, some of the Rookie Ticket cards were still produced in fewer quantities than others in the set."

The following players are printed to 499 or fewer: Hasheem Thabeet, James Harden, Tyreke Evans, Jordan Hill, Brandon Jennings and Tyler Hansbrough.

These players were produced to 649 or fewer: Blake Griffin, Dante Cunningham, Earl Clark, Jonny Flynn, Stephen Curry and Terrence Williams.

February 13th, 2010
A giant trading card of Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Kobe Bryant unveiled today by Panini America set the Guinness Record for World's Largest Signed Game-Used Jersey Card. Bryant was at the NBA All-Star Jam Session to autograph the card, which includes a 15-inch-by-15-inch swatch of an official jersey he wore in a game. The card measured 7-feet high by 4-feet, 11-inches wide.

February 11, 2010
Panini America Launches Adrenalyn, a New NBA-Themed Trading Card Game. Panini to Distribute Four Million Adrenalyn Packs and 2.5 Million Game Boards to Kids through the Remainder of the NBA Season

A 1948-49 Bowman George Mikan rookie basketball card sold for $218,550 early Sunday morning in the Hidden Treasures Auction conducted by Memory Lane Incorporated.

Should Panini America revive Fans of the Game cards for basketball?

While collectors anxiously await more details (and a checklist) on this popular release, Panini officially released the information on Donruss Elite Extra Edition.

Panini debuts Rookies and Stars Basketball. After the successful launch of Panini America's debut NBA product, Panini Prestige, the hobby's buzz is now focusing on Panini's second basketball card offering, Rookies & Stars Basketball.

Fresh off the heels of signing NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, to an exclusive autograph and memorabilia contract, Panini America, Inc. began shipping its first NBA product, 2009-10 Panini Prestige Basketball Cards late last week in preparation of its official Wednesday, October 7 release date.

The Panini Group, the NBA’s exclusive trading card partner, has signed four-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers as its official company spokesman and global trading card ambassador.

Upper Deck Announces the Release of the Final NBA Exquisite Set

Panini Announces Exclusive Agreement With Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

UDA Unveils Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls Floor Collection - COLLECTION INCLUDES ACTUAL PIECES FROM THE LEGENDARY UNITED CENTER BASKETBALL COURT

2008-09 Exquisite Collection Basketball cards - box break

Panini America released basic preview images and product information on Friday for its 2009-10 Rookies & Stars Basketball set.

Tip-Off Time: Upper Deck Releases Draft Edition Basketball Card Set. Includes autographs from top lottery picks and special ‘mystery redemption’ jersey cards from Michael Jordan Brand All-American Classic players

Officials at Panini America announced that both Blake Griffin (LA Clippers) and Tyler Hansbrough (Indian Pacers) will be signing free autographs at their corporate booth this week at the National Sports Collectors Convention.

Panini America officials revealed details and images from their first official NBA launch, 2009 Prestige

Slam-Dunk City: Upper Deck to Produce Draft Edition Basketball Set Releasing in July. Many of this year’s top lottery picks as well as Kobe, LeBron and MJ will have special autographed inserts sprinkled throughout product

Panini America, Inc. Signs Five NBA Draft Prospects to Exclusive Trading Card Agreements. Blake Griffin, Tyler Hansbrough, Jordan Hill, Brandon Jennings and Hasheem Thabeet Become First Players to Sign with NBA's New Exclusive Trading Card Partner

UDA Inks Exclusive Memorabilia Contract with Miami Heat Star Dwyane Wade. Basketball superstar joins forces with Upper Deck Authenticated to solidify company’s All-Star NBA lineup

Upper Deck Releases the Michael Jordan Legacy Collection! Impending Hall of Fame announcement next Monday stirs heightened interest in MJ cards and career!

Upper Deck is the Exclusive Home of ‘King James’. LeBron supplies rare autograph cards with inscriptions to the leader in sports trading cards

Upper Deck will produce basketball prospects set.

Topps Chrome Basketball Remembers The Legends

2008-09 SP Rookie Threads Basketball

Beckett Grading Services (BGS) to start grading 1983-86 Star Co Basketball Cards

Topps announces the subject list for the 2008-09 Topps Letterman Basketball Lottery Pick Patch Card Redemption Program.

300 Hobby Shops in Starting 5 Promotion
The NBA reports that 300 hobby shops in the U.S. and Canada will participate in this year’s Starting 5 promotion. Merchandising kits for the promotion are now being mailed to stores. The promotion runs Nov. 1 to Jan. 15.

If one were to create a Mount Rushmore for college basketball, the bust of one Dean Smith would without question appear. Collectors holding redemption for his 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Edition for Smith - should begin receiving their autographed cards soon.

* New Rookies Turn up the Heat in 2008-09 Upper Deck Hot Prospects Basketball

* Voting is now open for the 2007-08 "Best of" awards for Beckett Basketball

2007-2008 Trademark Moves Basketball Hobby Box
Configuration: 12 packs per box. 5 cards per pack
Release Date: January 9th, 2008

Product Highlights
* ONE AUTOGRAPH OR RELIC PER PACK WITH 4 AUTOS AND 8 RELICS PER BOX!
* NEW! All relics and autographs are featured on wood cards!
* ALSO ONE ROOKIE IN EVERY PACK!

Base Set (100 Subjects)

Veteran/Retired - 50 current and retired NBA stars!
Black - Sequentially numberedto 10.
Blue - Sequentially numbered to 25.
Red - Sequentially numbered to 99.
Orange - Sequentially numbered to 399.

Rookies - 50 young players!
Sequentially numbered to 1199- 1 PER PACK!
In the Paint Black - HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! ALL ONE OF ONE!
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered to 10.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered to 50.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered to 99.
Hardwood – Sequentially numbered to 199.

AUTOGRAPHED CARDS - 4 PER BOX!

Rookie Relic Ink
30 Rookies are showcased on sequentially numbered cards with one relic and their signature - 2 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! ALL ONE OF ONE!
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially #'d to 10!
In the Paint Red - Sequentially #'d to 25!
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially #'d to 50

Triple Trademark Ink
50 cards highlighting 3 NBA stars and their autographs on each card - 1 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! ALL ONE OF ONE!
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered to 3.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered to 5.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered to 10.

Trademark Ink
50 NBA players appear on sequentially numbered* cards with their autograph - 1 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! ALL ONE OF ONE!
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered* to 5.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered* to 10.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered* to 25.

RELIC CARDS - 8 PER BOX!

Trademark Relics
35 cards, sequentially numbered to 499 - 6 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - Sequentially numbered to 10.
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered to 50.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered to 99.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered to 299.

Triple Trademark Relics - 30 subjects
Combinations with 3 players and 3 relics featured on each card. Sequentially numbered* to 199 - 2 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - Sequentially numbered to 10.
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered to 25.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered to 50.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered to 99.

Watch a box break of 2007-2008 Trademark Moves Basketball

2007-2008 Topps Co-Signers Basketball Hobby Box
Configuration: 12 packs per box. 6 cards per pack.
Release Date: January 4th, 2008

2007/08 Topps Co-Signers Basketball is the ultimate Autograph collector's set. Every box contains 2 Autograph cards, including 1 Co-Signers Dual Autograph Card and 1 Rookie Autograph Card for a total of 3 Autographs per box! AND, every box also guarantees 10 parallel cards and 3 Rookie cards, all sequentially numbered! NEW to the NBA, Topps Co-Signers Basketball will also feature 1 Tri-Signers Autograph card per 24-Box Case! And it's all HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!

CO-SIGNERS CARDS
* Dual Autograph Cards (50) - 1 per box.

Also available in the following Parallels:
* Hyper Gold (50) - All one of one.
* Hyper Silver( 50) - Seq. #'d to 35 or less
* Gold (50) - Seq. #'d to 75 or less

AUTOGRAPH ROOKIE CARDS
* Autograph Rookie Base Card Variations (25) - 1 per box.

Also available in the following Parallels:
* Hyper Gold (25) - All one of one.
* Hyper Silver (25) - Seq. #'d to 25.
* Gold (25) - Seq. #'d to 50.

TRI-SIGNERS CARDS - 1 per 24-box case.
* Triple Autograph Cards (10)

Also available in the following Parallels:
* Hyper Gold (10) - All one of one.
* Hyper Silver (10) - Seq. #'d to 5.
* Gold (10) - Seq. #'d to 10.

BASE CARDS
* Veteran/Retired (50)
* Rookies (50) - Seq. #'d to 1299.

PARALLEL CARDS (All 100 cards from the Base Set) - 10 per box.
* Changing Faces Hyper Gold Green - All one of one.
* Changing Faces Hyper Gold Blue - Seq. #'d to 25.
* Changing Faces Hyper Gold Red - Seq. #'d to 50.
* Changing Faces Hyper Silver Green - Seq. #'d to 75.
* Changing Faces Hyper Silver Blue - Seq. #'d to 99.
* Changing Faces Hyper Silver Red - Seq. #'d to 150.
* Changing Faces Gold Green - Seq. #'d to 175.
* Changing Faces Gold Blue - Seq. #'d to 199.
* Changing Faces Gold Red - Seq. #'d to 250.

FRAMED PRINTING PLATES (185 subjects, 740 plates) - All one of one.
* Autograph Cards (85 subjects, 340 plates)
* Base Cards (100 subjects, 400 plates)

Watch a box break of 2007-2008 Topps Co-Signers Basketball

2007/08 UPPER DECK UD SPX BASKETBALL HOBBY BOX
Release Date: Dec 27th, 2007
Configuration: 10 packs per box. 3 cards per pack.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:
* Find an Autograph or Memorabilia card in every pack, on average!
* Look for at least one Autographed Rookie Jersey card per box, on average!
* Find three patch cards numbered to 50 or less in every case, on average!
* Look for one-of-one Autographed Logoman Rookie cards!
* Look for Winning Materials memorabilia and autographed memorabilia cards featuring two and three players!

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN:
Autograph Cards
* Super Scripts
* SPx Endorsements
* Duel Scripts (# to 25)
* SPx Rookie Auto/Jersey Radiance // (# to 25)
* SPx Rookie Auto/Patch Spectrum // (# to 10)
* Winning Materials Combos Dual Patch/Auto // (# to 10)
* Winning Materials Triples Patch/Auto // (# to 5)
* Freshman Orientation Jersey/Auto // (# to 25)
* Freshman Tandems Jersey/Auto // (# to 10)
* Freshman Trip Jersey/Auto // (# to 5)
* Flashback Fabrics Jersey/Auto (# to 25)
* Flashback Fabrics Jersey/Auto // (# to 10)
* Freshman Orientation Logoman/Auto (# to 1)

Memorabilia Cards
* Winning Materials Jersey #
* Winning Materials Jersey # Jersey/Patch // (# to 25)
* Winning Materials Stat
* Winning Materials Stat Jersey/Patch // (# to 10)
* Winning Materials Combos Duals
* Winning Materials Triples
* Winning Materials Combos Dual Patch // (# to 50)
* Winning Materials Triples Patch // (# to 25)
* Freshman Orientation
* Freshman Tandems
* Freshman Trip
* Freshman Orientation Patch (# to 50)
* Freshman Tandems Patch (# to 25)
* Freshman Trip Patch (# to 10)
* Flashback Fabrics
* Flashback Fabrics // (# to 25)

Inserts and Parallels
* Regular Cards Radiance // (# to 25)
* Regular Cards Spectrum // (# to 10)
* SPx Rookies Radiance // (# to 25)
* SPx Rookies Spectrum // (# to 10)

Regular Cards and Rookies
* Base Set - 90 Cards
* SPx Rookies (# to 299)
* SPx Rookies Lvl 1 Jersey/Auto (# to 899)
* SPx Rookies Lvl 2 Jersey/Auto (# to 499)

Watch a box break of 2007/08 UPPER DECK UD SPX BASKETBALL

2007/08 Topps Trademark Moves Basketball Factory Sealed Hobby Box
Release Date: Dec 19, 2007
Pack SRP: $30.00/pack
Configuration:/12 packs per box/5 cards**

** Each pack contains 3 Topps Trademark Moves Basketball cards Plus 1 Autographed or Relic card Plus 1 Rookie card!

Product Highlights
* ONE AUTOGRAPH OR RELIC PER PACK WITH 4 AUTOS AND 8 RELICS PER BOX!
* NEW! All relics and autographs are featured on wood cards!
* ALSO ONE ROOKIE IN EVERY PACK!

Base Set (100 Subjects)

Veteran/Retired - 50 current and retired NBA stars!
Black - Sequentially numberedto 10.
Blue - Sequentially numbered to 25.
Red - Sequentially numbered to 99.
Orange - Sequentially numbered to 399.

Rookies - 50 young players!
Sequentially numbered to 1199- 1 PER PACK!
In the Paint Black - HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! ALL ONE OF ONE!
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered to 10.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered to 50.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered to 99.
Hardwood – Sequentially numbered to 199.

AUTOGRAPHED CARDS - 4 PER BOX!

Rookie Relic Ink
30 Rookies are showcased on sequentially numbered cards with one relic and their signature - 2 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! ALL ONE OF ONE!
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially #'d to 10!
In the Paint Red - Sequentially #'d to 25!
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially #'d to 50

Triple Trademark Ink
50 cards highlighting 3 NBA stars and their autographs on each card - 1 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! ALL ONE OF ONE!
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered to 3.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered to 5.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered to 10.

Trademark Ink
50 NBA players appear on sequentially numbered* cards with their autograph - 1 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - HOBBY EXCLUSIVE! ALL ONE OF ONE!
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered* to 5.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered* to 10.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered* to 25.

RELIC CARDS - 8 PER BOX!

Trademark Relics
35 cards, sequentially numbered to 499 - 6 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - Sequentially numbered to 10.
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered to 50.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered to 99.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered to 299.

Triple Trademark Relics - 30 subjects
Combinations with 3 players and 3 relics featured on each card. Sequentially numbered* to 199 - 2 PER BOX!
In the Paint Black - Sequentially numbered to 10.
In the Paint Blue - Sequentially numbered to 25.
In the Paint Red - Sequentially numbered to 50.
In the Paint Orange - Sequentially numbered to 99. Release Date: 12/19/07 Configuration: 12 packs/5 cards

2007/08 UPPER DECK UD SWEET SHOT BASKETBALL HOBBY BOX
Release Date: Dec 12th, 2007
Configuration: 1 pack per box/tin. 5 cards per pack.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
* Two autographed cards per tin, on average!
* Two memorabilia cards per tin, on average!
* Collect one rookie autograph per box, on average!
* Introducing Signature Kicks featuring autographs on shoe leather!
* NBA autographs on Sweet Spot Signature Baseball Skins!

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Autograph Cards
* Sweet Shot Rookies Autograph SP - #'d to 799
* Sweet Shot Rookies Autograph SP - #'d to 299
* Signature Kicks
* Signature Shots Leather
* Signature Shots Acetate - #'d to 25
* Sweet Spot Signatures Baseball Skins

Memorabilia Cards
* Sweet Stitches
* Sweet Stitches Patch Parallel - #'d to 50
* Sweet Swatches Dual
* Sweet Swatches Dual Patch Parallel - #'d to 25
* Rookie Stitches - #'d to 99
* Rookie Stitches Patch Parallel - #'d to 10

Regular Cards and Rookies
* Base Set(90)

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2007/08 TOPPS STADIUM CLUB BASKETBALL HOBBY BOX
Release Date: Dec 12th, 2007
Configuration: 12 packs per box. 6 cards per pack.

Stadium Club Basketball celebrates its 15th anniversary and returns for the 2007/08 season, delivering a first look at rookies in their team uniforms and offering 1 autograph or Relic in every pack!

Also get 1 Super Team card in every case redeemable for rookie chrome refractor sets if team wins division, conference and/or NBA championship.

EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
* 4 autographs, including 2 Chrome Rookie Autographs!
* 8 Relic cards!
* 12 Chrome Rookie cards!
* 12 numbered parallel cards!

EVERY CASE CONTAINS:
* 1 Super Team Card!
* 1 Future/Foundation Dual Autograph Relic Card!

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
Base Cards
* Veteran/Retired Greats(100)
* Chrome Rookies(50) - 1 per pack(includes parallel versions)

Parallel Cards - 12 seq. #'d parallel cards per box, including rookie base cards
* Platinum Photographer's Proofs(100 veterans) - Each is numbered 1 of 1; HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
* Gold Photographer's Proofs(100 veterans) - Seq. #'d to 50
* Photographer's Proof(100 veterans) - Seq. #'d to 199
* First Day Issue(100 veterans) - Seq. #'d to 1999
* SuperFractor(50 rookies) - Each is numbered 1 of 1;HOBBY EXCLUSIVE!
* X-Fractor(50 rookies) - Seq. #'d to 50
* Gold Refractor(50 rookies) - Seq. #'d to 99
* Refractor(50 rookies) - Seq. #'d to 999

Autograph Cards - 4 per box
* Chrome X-Fractor Rookie Autos(20)
* Chrome SuperFractor Rookie Auto Parallel(20) - Each is numbered 1 of 1; HOBBY EXCLUSIVE
* Beam Team Autographs(40)
* Beam Team Autographs Gold Parallel(40) - Seq. #'d to 25
* Future/Foundation Dual Auto Relics(10) - 1 per 12-box case
* Future/Foundation Dual Auto Relics Gold Parallel(10) - Each is numbered 1 of 1;
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HOBBY EXCLUSIVE

NEW! Super Team Cards(30) - 1 per 12-box case

Relic Cards - 8 per box
* Beam Team Relics(25)
* Beam Team Relics Gold Parallel(25) - Seq. #'d to 99
* Full Court Press Triple Relics(50) - Seq. #'d to 99
* Full Court Press Triple Relics Gold Parallel(50) - Seq. #'d to 10
* Full Court Press Dual Relics(50) - Seq. #'d to 199
* Full Court Press Dual Relics Gold Parallel(50) - Seq. #'d to 25
* Full Court Press Relics(50) - Seq. #'d to 299
* Full Court Press Relics Gold Parallel(50) - Seq. #'d to 50

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