The sports card world is buzzing with excitement as a range of highly anticipated releases are set to hit the shelves. From the lavish 2022-23 Panini Immaculate Basketball to the expansive 2023-24 Upper Deck O-Pee-Chee Hockey, collectors have much to look forward to in the coming weeks. Here’s a preview of the notable releases on the horizon:
Closing Out January:
2022-23 Panini Immaculate Basketball (Available from 1/31): After a delay from its original December launch, this esteemed high-tier set is finally arriving. While lacking Wemby cards, it showcases outstanding rookies from the 2022-23 season, including the likes of Paolo Banchero. Each tin offers a single pack with six cards, featuring three autographs and two memorabilia cards. Collectors can expect unique pieces ranging from sneakers to championship memorabilia.
2023 Topps Diamond Icons (Available from 1/31): Designed for those who crave premium cards, each box of Diamond Icons contains ten cards, featuring seven autographs, two autographed relics, and one relic card. With a print run of no more than 25, these limited edition cards offer exclusivity. This year’s release introduces Black PoluchromatINK and White PlychromatINK autograph subsets, featuring signatures in various metallic inks, all serially numbered to 15 or less.
Early February Debuts:
2023-24 Upper Deck O-Pee-Chee Hockey (Releasing on 2/7): If you appreciate an extensive base set, this release is for you. Boasting 600 cards, including a 100-card subset dedicated to last season’s all-stars and Marquee rookies, Upper Deck O-Pee-Chee Hockey puts emphasis on the base set, parallels, and inserts. Each box contains 18 packs of ten cards each, providing ample opportunities to collect and trade.
2023 Topps Luminaries Baseball (Releasing on 2/7): Continuing its prestigious legacy, Luminaries presents a single-pack box that guarantees an encased autograph or autograph relic card. With all cards numbered to 15 or less, this release offers exclusivity. Keep an eye out for the sought-after book cards, featuring up to 50 players.
2022-23 Panini Flawless Baseball (Releasing on 2/7): Flawless makes its return with its signature luxury briefcase packaging. Each pack includes ten cards, consisting of seven autographs, two relics, and one gem card. Extraordinary finds in this release include Bat Knobs, Bat Nameplates, and Cleat Spikes, along with rare 1-of-1 cut autographs and memorabilia cards. On the secondary market, boxes are expected to command around $2,000 on eBay.
Additional Releases on 2/7:
– 2023 Panini Rookies & Stars Football
– 2023 Panini Chronicles Racing
– 2023-24 Panini Prizm Premier League Soccer
These upcoming weeks are brimming with releases catering to collectors of all interests. From premium basketball cards to classic hockey sets, there’s something exciting for everyone. Don’t miss out on these thrilling sports card releases from late January to mid-February 2024!
