2010-11 Pinnacle is a lower-end product from Panini, but one that is none-the-less appealing. At a low cost per pack ratio, fans can enjoy this product with their kids, or simply grab a couple packs on the cheap at their local card store. Regardless of the low cost, the product promises 4 hits per box, […]
Ninja Update: 2010-11 Limited
2010-11 Limited was the first “high-end” hockey product to be released by Panini. The Limited brand is one that would remain popular throughout Panini’s run and still has many fans today. This product depends heavily on numbered cards, with even base cards being serial numbered. There are a wide variety of memorabilia and autographed cards […]
Ninja Update: 2010-11 Contenders Hockey
2010-11 Contenders was the debut year for one of Panini’s most popular products. The unique base cards, designed to look like tickets, pleased fans and motivated many set collectors. The product also put forward a variety of autographed cards and inserts/parallels that meant fans had a wide variety of sets to chose from. The product […]
Ninja Update: 2010-11 Donruss Hockey
Donruss hockey was a popular brand in the 1990s, especially with sets such as Rated Rookies. 2010-11 Donruss marks the brand’s return to hockey, with Panini taking the helm. This is a fun mid-range product that focuses on inserts and jersey cards. There is also a nice selection of autographs and prime jersey pieces. Also […]
Ninja Update: 2010-11 Certified
2010-11 Certified was one of the debut product for Panini Hockey. Offering a mix of memorabilia and autographs, the company built on early success to gain immense popularity among fans. Despite the company’s short run in hockey, fans continue to buy, sell, and collect the brand. 2010-11 Certified offered fans 4 hits, as well as […]
Ninja Update: 2011-12 Score
A decidedly low-end product, Score Hockey appeals to the younger collector, who may not be able to afford the larger products. Additionally with over 500 base cards, it is perfect for set builders who enjoy a challenge. While traditional “hits” are not the focus of the product, they do exist. Score Signatures, and Hot Rookie […]
Ninja Update: 2011-12 Rookie Anthology
2011-12 Rookie Anthology, like other years of RA, is a collection of update sets from across Panini’s product line. While it avoids the big names such as Dominion and Prime, it offers up plenty of Crown Royale, Certified. Luxury Suite, and Pinnacle. This mish-mash of products means that a variety of hits are available in […]
Ninja Update: 2011-12 Panini Pinnacle
Panini Pinnacle is a product that is geared towards the younger collectors, whose budgets may not allow for the freedom that older collectors may have. With no guarantee of an autograph, and only 2 memorabilia hits per box, Pinnacle manages to stay affordable meaning that it is nothing to grab a couple packs as an […]
Ninja Update: 2011-12 Panini Prime
Making it’s debut in 2011-12 Panini Prime joins Dominion as the company’s high-end hockey card option. The product was filled with incredible relic cards, and a great mix of autographs. The main draw was without a doubt the Prime Colors/Namesakes/Ties type sets which offered large patches that were extremely short printed. This was a product […]
Ninja Update: 2011-12 Panini Contenders
Panini Contenders is a long time favorite of autograph collectors, as each box guarantees multiple autos. 2011-12 promised 3 to 4 autos per hobby box, with one of these being a rookie, additionally all autos were hard signed, with the exception of the 6 way booklet cards. Memorabilia is limited to auto patch sets, and […]