Ryan Cracknell
A collector nearly his entire life, Ryan has nostalgic memories of biking to the store for anything with the O-Pee-Chee logo. Although his tastes are eclectic, he focuses mostly on baseball (building sets, Expos team sets and a John Jaha master collection) and entertainment trading cards. That said, there are lots of other sports (and stuff) in his collection.
The Dilemma of Video Trading Cards
Video sports cards are coming. But is it a good thing?
Sports Card Distribution and the Woes of Not Having a (Good) Local Shop
The sports card industry has some very defined distribution methods intended to drive collectors to shops. While good in theory, does it actually hurt the hobby?
2001 Albert Pujols Autograph Buybacks in 2011 Topps Tribute Baseball
Want a second chance on some pricey 2001 Albert Pujols autographs? 2011 Topps Tribute Baseball includes some as buybacks.
2011 Topps Super Bowl XLV Exclusives
Get full details on several exclusive cards Topps produced for Super Bowl XLV.
2010 Subway Sports Illustrated Kids Cards Include Ryan Howard, Michael Phelps
Ryan Howard, Michael Phelps and Tatiana Ali are among the athletes included in the 2010 Subway Sports Illustrated Kids trading card set. Cards were given out in kid's packs.
Mars Attacks Riffed in Simpsons Treehouse of Horror 16 Comic
If you're a Mars Attacks fan, be on the lookout for the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror #16 comic book. It includes a sheet of four Marge Attacks cards.
Kick Ass Autograph Cards Get Their Butt Kicked
Big Daddy, Red Mist and Kick Ass himself have "autographs" in Dynamic Forces' Kick Ass trading card set. However, these cards may not be what they seem to unsuspecting collectors.
2010 Topps Tribute Stephen Strasburg Autograph Print Runs
Get full print run details on the 2010 Topps Tribute Baseball Stephen Strasburg Autographed Relics.
Scooby-Doo and the Case of When a Little Goes a Long Way
Simple isn't always a bad thing. Case in point, the 2003 Inkworks Scooby-Doo Mysteries and Monsters case topper.
New Pack Formats Leading to a Fundamental Change in Entertainment Trading Cards
With a growing number of niche products coming in premium pack formats, what will the impact on the hobby be?