The world of sports cards is buzzing with excitement as a range of highly anticipated releases are set to hit the shelves in the next two weeks. From premium basketball offerings to classic hockey sets, collectors can prepare themselves for an array of thrilling releases.
Closing Out January:
First on the list is the long-awaited 2022-23 Panini Immaculate Basketball, which will finally be available starting from January 31st. Delayed from its original December launch, this high-tier set showcases standout rookies from the 2022-23 season, including the likes of Paolo Banchero. Each tin of Immaculate Basketball contains a single pack featuring six cards, with three autographs and two memorabilia cards. Collectors can look forward to unique memorabilia pieces, ranging from sneakers to championship memorabilia.
Another exciting release on January 31st is the 2023 Topps Diamond Icons. This set is designed for those who crave premium cards and delivers ten cards per box. Each box includes seven autographs, two autographed relics, and one relic card, all of which are limited to a print run of no more than 25. This year introduces the Black PoluchromatINK and White PlychromatINK autograph subsets, featuring signatures in various metallic inks and all serially numbered to 15 or less.
Fans of hockey will also have something to look forward to with the release of the 2022-23 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey and the 2023 Panini Prime Racing on January 31st.
Early February Debuts:
Moving into February, collectors can gear up for the highly anticipated 2023-24 Upper Deck O-Pee-Chee Hockey, set to release on February 7th. This release offers a vast base set of 600 cards, including a 100-card subset dedicated to last season’s all-stars and Marquee rookies. The focus of this release is on the base set, parallels, and inserts. Each box contains 18 packs, with ten cards in each pack.
Baseball enthusiasts can look forward to the release of the 2023 Topps Luminaries on February 7th. Luminaries continues its legacy with a single-pack box that guarantees an encased autograph or autograph relic card. All cards in this set are numbered to 15 or less. Keep an eye out for the coveted book cards, featuring up to 50 players.
For those who appreciate the finer things in the world of baseball cards, the 2022-23 Panini Flawless Baseball is set to release on February 7th. Boasting luxury briefcase packaging, each Flawless box contains ten cards, including seven autographs, two relics, and one gem card. Collectors can find special gems such as Bat Knobs, Bat Nameplates, and Cleat Spikes, along with rare 1-of-1 cut autographs and memorabilia cards. Expect these boxes to fetch around $2,000 on eBay.
Other releases on February 7th include 2023 Panini Rookies & Stars Football, 2023 Panini Chronicles Racing, and 2023-24 Panini Prizm Premier League Soccer.
The upcoming weeks are set to offer an abundance of exciting releases, catering to a wide range of collectors. Whether you’re a fan of premium basketball cards or a collector of classic hockey sets, there’s something to suit every taste. Get ready to add some incredible pieces to your sports card collection.
