Upper Deck Launches 'Million Pack March for the Troops' Donation Drive on Veterans' Day! Nov 12, 2009
The trading card manufacturer is launching the "Upper Deck's Million Pack March for the Troops" campaign in an effort to send sealed packs of donated Upper Deck trading cards (sports and entertainment-based products) to deserving U.S. military men and women overseas ... "The hard-working and brave U.S. military men and women who are serving overseas deserve a fun distraction to help them get through their difficult days and lonely nights. Hopefully, opening up a pack of Upper Deck sports or... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brothers mark 20 years in collectibles biz Nov 5, 2009
They took their interest in trading cards and started a collectibles business at the downtown farmers market in 1989 ... Question: Why did you expand beyond selling only sports trading cards ... Packs of trading cards now have autographs or pieces of memorabilia randomly inserted. (Fresno Bee)
Cookie Jar Group Named Global Licensing Agent and Kids Television Partner for World Famous Harlem Globetrotters Oct 21, 2009
CPLG will also create a licensing program aimed at a new generation of fans that will feature sporting goods, trading cards and interactive games. The Harlem Globetrotters have made for popular on-air television content for nearly 40 years, from the popular Hanna-Barbera 1970s animated TV series, The Harlem Globetrotters, to recent primetime television appearances on Hells Kitchen, John Plus 8 and The Bachelorette, and currently The Amazing Race. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Battleforge to Support D... Oct 6, 2009
BattleForge is a Play4Free game that combines strategy, fantasy, trading cards and magical spells in a dynamic online environment. Combining the strategic, real-time gameplay of classics such as Command er with a fully enabled, online collectible community, BattleForge pioneers strategy gaming with its online multiplayer design and community features set. (IGN PC Games)
Hot Springs to be featured first on new quarters Sep 10, 2009
Arrison's was the mind behind a variety of Bill Clinton-themed trading cards (including one featuring Clinton's dog Buddy) and the world's shortest St. Patrick's Day parade. Next year Bo Derek will preside over the 97-foot parade before the crowds congregate in downtown watering holes. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Collectors Universe to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results on August 27th Aug 25, 2009
The Company authenticates and grades collectible coins, trading cards, autographs and stamps. The Company also compiles and publishes authoritative information about United States and world coins, collectible trading cards, sports memorabilia and stamps. (PR Newswire)
Design, Play and Trade Personalized Cards With the Duelist On Demand Program Aug 20, 2009
Duelist On Demand utilizes the new Topps print-on-demand technology which allows players to create physical and digital trading cards featuring their in-game characters ... The Free Realms Trading Card Game is a full-featured trading card game, playable both digitally within the Free Realms online game and offline via physical card decks sold wherever you buy trading cards ... Topps entertainment products include Major League Baseball, NFL and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Upper Deck Sets the Record Straight on the Future of the Baseball Card Market Aug 8, 2009
Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 2, 2009, The Upper Deck Company and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) announced their renewed partnership to produce baseball trading cards for the upcoming 2010 season, building on the successes of recent years in rebuilding the trading card category through strengthened distribution, consumer-friendly pricing, dynamic products and interactive promotions designed to attract kids to the excitement of baseball cards. This license provides Upper... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PHOTOS: Upper Deck Brings the Immortal Michael Jackson to the Masses With Its Most Newsworthy Trading Cards of 2009 Jul 22, 2009
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Free Realms(TM) Trading Card Game in Stores This Week! May 5, 2009
Topps entertainment products include Major League Baseball, NFL, NBA and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games ... In June 2008, Topps unveiled Topps Town (), the first online virtual sports community for kids, bringing together the popularity of trading cards with the exploding world of web-based social networking. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grand New Fair work goes on May 4, 2009
Among the new additions will be the Comic and Collectibles Show scheduled for Saturday and Sunday of the Fair, put on by the Iowa Comic Book Club, which means there will be several dealers of such things as comic books, trading cards and model trains for sale. Such events are usually held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, but this year, it will be at the Boone County Fair. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
The CENTSABLES: Financial Literacy Project Launches On Multi-Media Platform Apr 15, 2009
Components of the project include an interactive website, comic book series, banking programs for kids, NIE (Newspaper In Education) inserts, school study guides including teacher lesson plans, an animated television series, and extensive merchandising including collectible action figures, games, trading cards, clothing and other licensed products. "The action-adventure stories in the comics and soon to be produced animated series, keep kids entertained while the lessons and colorful activity... (PR Newswire)
Kmart Ushers in Season 2 of Bakugan Battle Brawlers with Nationwide Bakugan Collector's Events Apr 10, 2009
The Season 2: New Vestroia line of Bakugan toys will introduce exciting new characters and G-Power levels, attack skills, strategic rules and other game enhancements, as well as new accessories and trading cards that will transform the way Bakugan is played. The Bakugan collector's events will take place at 9am local time at participating Kmart stores. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EA Launches Open Beta for Online... Mar 11, 2009
Players use virtual trading cards to build custom armies and lay waste to their foes. Combining the strategic, real-time gameplay of classics such as Commandr with a fully enabled, online collectible community, BattleForge is a breath of fresh air in the strategy genre. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
EA's Battleforge Game Gives Away... Feb 25, 2009
BattleForge combines strategy, fantasy, trading cards and magical spells in a dynamic online environment. The game gives players use of virtual trading cards to build the perfect army and lay waste to their foes. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Review Dell Wasabi Ink-Free Mobile Printer Feb 14, 2009
Theyre sold in little packets like collectible trading cards. When you hit the power button a little happy face lights up and from there you can send it a picture file wirelessly from any Bluetooth device. (CTV.ca)
