As winter brings harsh weather conditions across the nation, collectors of contemporary hobby items find solace in indoor activities. Get ready for some exciting new releases hitting local hobby shops and online retailers in the coming weeks. From football to hockey, baseball to basketball, there’s something for every sports card enthusiast. Let’s take a sneak peek at what’s coming up on the sports card release calendar from January 12 to January 30, 2024.
January 12, 2024:
– SAGE Low Series Football: Football card enthusiasts will be thrilled with this pre-draft release from SAGE. Despite lacking team logos, this set features a plethora of autographed cards. Each box contains 16 packs, with an autograph and seven cards in every pack. Keep an eye out for the new SP Kaleidoscope Autographs and on-card signatures in the Next Level autograph cards. You can grab a hobby box for under $130 on eBay, with blaster boxes also available.
– 2022-23 Upper Deck ICE Hockey: Although branded for the previous season, this collection is now available and aptly named for the current season. Each box offers 12 packs with six cards, usually including an autograph or memorabilia card. Notable features of this release are the hard-signed Ice Premieres Auto and Auto Patch cards, as well as a 250-card base set. The Signature Swatches cards add a unique element with a hard-signed autograph and game-worn jersey swatch. You can find these boxes priced around $125.
January 17, 2024:
– Bowman’s Best Baseball: This release focuses on prospects and rookies, offering 12 packs per Hobby box, spread over two mini-boxes, and at least three Chrome autograph cards. An exciting addition to this year’s edition is an insert set by Hall of Famer Randy Johnson. If you’re looking to get your hands on this collection, the best eBay price for these boxes is currently $289. Alongside this release, 2023 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball will also hit the shelves.
January 24, 2024:
– Topps Stadium Club Baseball: After a delay from its original October release, Topps Stadium Club Baseball is finally making its way to the market. Known for its photo-focused 300-card base set, this collection comes in two Hobby box versions. You can get your hands on a Hobby box for $148. On the same day, be on the lookout for the release of 2023-24 Upper Deck Trilogy Hockey, promising two autograph and/or memorabilia cards per box.
January 26, 2024:
– 2023-24 Panini Donruss Basketball: Basketball fanatics will be excited about the release of this collection, featuring fat packs and Rated Rookies. Hobby boxes contain ten packs, each with 30 cards, including one autograph. Get ready to add some basketball stars to your collection.
– 2023 Panini Phoenix Football: If football is more your game, this release is the one to watch. Each box contains two autos, one memorabilia card, and various other collectibles. Online prices range between $300-$350, so make sure to grab yours before they’re gone.
With a range of exciting releases hitting the shelves, collectors have plenty to look forward to during the upcoming weeks. Get ready to dig into your favorite sports and add some highly sought-after cards to your collection. Happy collecting!
