Reviews
If you're a football card collector, you want to know what you're buying before you plunk down your money on the latest releases. I'll let you know what to expect from new products from Topps, Upper Deck, Donruss Playoff and Press Pass.
Review: 2008 Topps Mayo Football
Paying homage to the 1894 Mayo Cut Plug tobacco cards, 2008 Topps Mayo Football cards get up close and personal with top NFL players. Parallels, relics and on-card autographs are done in the size of the original cards.
Paying homage to the 1894 Mayo Cut Plug tobacco cards, 2008 Topps Mayo Football cards get up close and personal with top NFL players. Parallels, relics and on-card autographs are done in the size of the original cards.
Review: 2008 Topps Triple Threads Football
Triple swatch memorabilia cards are the calling cards of Topps Triple Threads Football. Autographed Triple Relic Cards numbered to 99 or less fall one per two-pack box.
Triple swatch memorabilia cards are the calling cards of Topps Triple Threads Football. Autographed Triple Relic Cards numbered to 99 or less fall one per two-pack box.
Review: 2008 SP Rookie Edition Football
With five different card designs to choose from, SP Rookie Edition Football gives collectors more looks at the 2008 NFL rookie class than any other set. Two rookie autographs per box on former SP designs sweeten the deal.
With five different card designs to choose from, SP Rookie Edition Football gives collectors more looks at the 2008 NFL rookie class than any other set. Two rookie autographs per box on former SP designs sweeten the deal.
Review: 2008 Bowman Chrome Football
If Bowman is the "Home of the Rookie Card," then Bowman Chrome is the home of the shinier rookie card. See Matt Ryan and other top 2008 rookies shine on Topps' Chrome technology, and look for a rookie autograph in every hobby box.
If Bowman is the "Home of the Rookie Card," then Bowman Chrome is the home of the shinier rookie card. See Matt Ryan and other top 2008 rookies shine on Topps' Chrome technology, and look for a rookie autograph in every hobby box.
Review: 2008 Topps Letterman Football
The NFL gets the Topps Letterman treatment as the brand makes its debut in football. Autographed Letterman Patch cards, Autographed Letterman Booklet cards and 14K Gold Letterman cards are among the big pulls that await.
The NFL gets the Topps Letterman treatment as the brand makes its debut in football. Autographed Letterman Patch cards, Autographed Letterman Booklet cards and 14K Gold Letterman cards are among the big pulls that await.
Review: 2008 UD Masterpieces Football
Think football cards can't be works of art? Check out UD Masterpieces Football, with painted images of current and past NFL stars on simulated canvas stock.
Think football cards can't be works of art? Check out UD Masterpieces Football, with painted images of current and past NFL stars on simulated canvas stock.
Review: 2008 Bowman Football
Bowman Football puts its "Home of the Rookie Card" title on the line again in 2008. Every pack supplies Bowman and Bowman Chrome rookie cards, while every box provides a rookie autograph and rookie memorabilia card.
Bowman Football puts its "Home of the Rookie Card" title on the line again in 2008. Every pack supplies Bowman and Bowman Chrome rookie cards, while every box provides a rookie autograph and rookie memorabilia card.
Review: 2008 Leaf Limited Football
With Phenoms rookie cards, signed Letterman patches and Limited Cuts autographs, Leaf Limited Football tries to elevate itself a notch above other Donruss products. Look for four memorabilia cards or autographs per box in 2008.
With Phenoms rookie cards, signed Letterman patches and Limited Cuts autographs, Leaf Limited Football tries to elevate itself a notch above other Donruss products. Look for four memorabilia cards or autographs per box in 2008.
Review: 2008 SP Rookie Threads Football
Autographed Rookie Lettermen are the headliners of 2008 SP Rookie Threads Football, with two falling in every six-pack box. Also look for Super Swatch jersey cards, patch cards and autographs.
Autographed Rookie Lettermen are the headliners of 2008 SP Rookie Threads Football, with two falling in every six-pack box. Also look for Super Swatch jersey cards, patch cards and autographs.
Review: 2008 Donruss Gridiron Gear Football
Donruss Gridiron Gear Football has some of the most unique rookie cards in the business: autographed Rookie Gridiron Gems cards with the signature on a large pull-out jersey swatch. Collectors can also expect three memorabilia cards or autographs per box for 2008.
Donruss Gridiron Gear Football has some of the most unique rookie cards in the business: autographed Rookie Gridiron Gems cards with the signature on a large pull-out jersey swatch. Collectors can also expect three memorabilia cards or autographs per box for 2008.
Review: 2008 Leaf Certified Materials Football
Leaf Certified Materials delivers four memorabilia or autographed cards in every 10-pack box. Freshman Fabric rookie cards with oversized jersey swatches and Souvenir Stamps cards are among the top draws.
Leaf Certified Materials delivers four memorabilia or autographed cards in every 10-pack box. Freshman Fabric rookie cards with oversized jersey swatches and Souvenir Stamps cards are among the top draws.
Review: 2008 Finest Football
The name Finest conjures images of mini-boxes, Refractors and autographs. Topps applies those elements to the stars of the NFL with 2008 Finest Football.
The name Finest conjures images of mini-boxes, Refractors and autographs. Topps applies those elements to the stars of the NFL with 2008 Finest Football.
Review: 2008 Topps Kickoff Football
The kickoff of a new NFL season is reason to celebrate for football collectors, and Topps has created a set just for the occasion. Topps Kickoff Football offers two rookie cards per pack and features one of the most affordable price points in the hobby.
The kickoff of a new NFL season is reason to celebrate for football collectors, and Topps has created a set just for the occasion. Topps Kickoff Football offers two rookie cards per pack and features one of the most affordable price points in the hobby.
Review: 2008 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia Football
With a variety of jumbo and multi-swatch memorabilia cards seeded one per pack, Playoff Absolute Memorabilia lives up to its name. The set also features Rookie Premiere Materials rookie cards with three swatches from the event of the same name and an autograph.
With a variety of jumbo and multi-swatch memorabilia cards seeded one per pack, Playoff Absolute Memorabilia lives up to its name. The set also features Rookie Premiere Materials rookie cards with three swatches from the event of the same name and an autograph.
Review: 2008 Bowman Sterling Football
Bowman Sterling shows off the 2008 NFL rookie class in fine fashion. Look for at least one rookie autograph plus multiple player-worn cards in every pack.
Bowman Sterling shows off the 2008 NFL rookie class in fine fashion. Look for at least one rookie autograph plus multiple player-worn cards in every pack.
Review: 2008 Topps Chrome Football
Like a little bling with your football cards? Topps Chrome Football features a select group of NFL veterans and 110 rookies on shiny stock, plus an autographed rookie card in every hobby box.
Like a little bling with your football cards? Topps Chrome Football features a select group of NFL veterans and 110 rookies on shiny stock, plus an autographed rookie card in every hobby box.
Review: 2008 Score / Select Football
Affordable and great for set builders and beginners, 2008 Score Football boats a 440-card base set. Look for a rookie card and an insert card in every pack.
Affordable and great for set builders and beginners, 2008 Score Football boats a 440-card base set. Look for a rookie card and an insert card in every pack.
Review: 2008 Topps Stadium Club Football
The legendary Stadium Club name returns to football cards. For the 2008 season, Topps mixes the crisp photography from the brand's past with a relic card or autograph in every pack.
The legendary Stadium Club name returns to football cards. For the 2008 season, Topps mixes the crisp photography from the brand's past with a relic card or autograph in every pack.
Review: 2008 Donruss Threads Football
A relative newcomer to the Donruss football line, Threads boasts four memorabilia cards or autographs per hobby box. It's also home to Rookie Class cards of some of the top 2008 rookies, putting their signatures on whole letters from jersey nameplates.
A relative newcomer to the Donruss football line, Threads boasts four memorabilia cards or autographs per hobby box. It's also home to Rookie Class cards of some of the top 2008 rookies, putting their signatures on whole letters from jersey nameplates.
Review: 2008 Topps Football
When training camps are open and preseason is just around the corner, it's time for Topps Football. The 2008 set takes its styling cues from its sister baseball product and features an autograph or relic in every hobby box for the first time.
When training camps are open and preseason is just around the corner, it's time for Topps Football. The 2008 set takes its styling cues from its sister baseball product and features an autograph or relic in every hobby box for the first time.
Review: 2008 Donruss Classics Football
Donruss Classics offers a base set that features the past, present and future of the NFL, plus a host of insert sets. The 2008 edition includes three memorabilia or autographed cards in each hobby box, with at least one autograph guaranteed.
Donruss Classics offers a base set that features the past, present and future of the NFL, plus a host of insert sets. The 2008 edition includes three memorabilia or autographed cards in each hobby box, with at least one autograph guaranteed.
Review: 2008 Donruss Elite Football
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008, Donruss Elite is a perennial early season favorite. Look for three memorabilia cards or autographs per box, rookies numbered to 999 and the return of Throwback Threads and Passing the Torch.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008, Donruss Elite is a perennial early season favorite. Look for three memorabilia cards or autographs per box, rookies numbered to 999 and the return of Throwback Threads and Passing the Torch.
Review: 2008 Topps Rookie Progression Football
Topps trots out a brand new product to begin its 2008 football program, Rookie Progression Football. Look for two relics and two autographed cards per box.
Topps trots out a brand new product to begin its 2008 football program, Rookie Progression Football. Look for two relics and two autographed cards per box.
Review: 2008 Playoff Prestige Football
Playoff Prestige gives fans of Donruss football cards their first look at the new crop of NFL rookies, complete with draft information. Collectors can also expect four autographs or memorabilia cards per box.
Playoff Prestige gives fans of Donruss football cards their first look at the new crop of NFL rookies, complete with draft information. Collectors can also expect four autographs or memorabilia cards per box.
Review: 2007 Topps Performance Football
Topps Performance Football closes out the company's 2007 release schedule in super premium fashion. Every 16-card pack contains two autographed cards plus one autographed relic card.
Topps Performance Football closes out the company's 2007 release schedule in super premium fashion. Every 16-card pack contains two autographed cards plus one autographed relic card.
Review: 2007 Topps Triple Threads Football
Topps Triple Threads Football takes the middle word of its name seriously with a triple relic or autographed triple relic card in every pack. The 2007 NFL rookie class makes one of its final appearances on autographed triple relics numbered to 99.
Topps Triple Threads Football takes the middle word of its name seriously with a triple relic or autographed triple relic card in every pack. The 2007 NFL rookie class makes one of its final appearances on autographed triple relics numbered to 99.
Review: 2007 Playoff Contenders Football
The release of Playoff Contenders Football is something collectors mark on their calendars. Autographed Rookie Ticket rookie cards are once again the draw for the 2007 edition, with signed cards falling four per box on average.
The release of Playoff Contenders Football is something collectors mark on their calendars. Autographed Rookie Ticket rookie cards are once again the draw for the 2007 edition, with signed cards falling four per box on average.
Review: 2007 Leaf Limited Football
Leaf Limited ups the ante in 2007, going from four cards per pack to seven. Each high-end pack features three memorabilia or autographed cards, with at least one autograph guaranteed.
Leaf Limited ups the ante in 2007, going from four cards per pack to seven. Each high-end pack features three memorabilia or autographed cards, with at least one autograph guaranteed.
Review: 2007 Leaf Rookies & Stars Football
Leaf Rookies & Stars is known for having one of the deepest checklists of football rookies everywhere. The 2007 set is no exception, and it even shows off some new twists on some classic themes.
Leaf Rookies & Stars is known for having one of the deepest checklists of football rookies everywhere. The 2007 set is no exception, and it even shows off some new twists on some classic themes.
Review: 2007 Bowman Chrome Football
Bowman football cards are always a hit, but Topps' Chrome technology usually take them up another notch. See everything the 2007 set has in store, including an autographed rookie variation in every box.
Bowman football cards are always a hit, but Topps' Chrome technology usually take them up another notch. See everything the 2007 set has in store, including an autographed rookie variation in every box.
Review: 2007 Topps Co-Signers Football
Once an insert set in various Topps football sets, Co-Signers dual autograph cards became popular enough to become the basis of their own product. The 2007 football version boasts one dual-signed card per box and one triple-signed card per case.
Once an insert set in various Topps football sets, Co-Signers dual autograph cards became popular enough to become the basis of their own product. The 2007 football version boasts one dual-signed card per box and one triple-signed card per case.
Review: 2007 Topps Exclusive Rookie Set Football
For inexpensive one-stop shopping for all of the top 2007 NFL rookies, it's hard to beat the Topps Exclusive Rookie Set. It's thirty rookies in one box plus an exclusive rookie relic card.
For inexpensive one-stop shopping for all of the top 2007 NFL rookies, it's hard to beat the Topps Exclusive Rookie Set. It's thirty rookies in one box plus an exclusive rookie relic card.
Review: 2007 Bowman Football
Bowman may have made its reputation as the "Home of the Rookie Card" in baseball, but it's a popular football brand as well. Plenty of rookies await collectors in packs of Bowman Football again in 2007.
Bowman may have made its reputation as the "Home of the Rookie Card" in baseball, but it's a popular football brand as well. Plenty of rookies await collectors in packs of Bowman Football again in 2007.
Review: 2007 Donruss Gridiron Gear Football
Donruss is hoping the third time will be the charm for Gridiron Gear Football, which returns for 2007 armed with Rookie Gridiron Gems rookie cards and three memorabilia or autographed cards per box.
Donruss is hoping the third time will be the charm for Gridiron Gear Football, which returns for 2007 armed with Rookie Gridiron Gems rookie cards and three memorabilia or autographed cards per box.
Review: 2007 Finest Football
Topps' premium brand that has stood the test of time, Finest, is back for 2007 with plenty of rookies and Refractors and an autograph in each mini-box.
Topps' premium brand that has stood the test of time, Finest, is back for 2007 with plenty of rookies and Refractors and an autograph in each mini-box.
Review: 2007 Leaf Certified Materials Football
Fueled by Freshman Fabric rookie cards, numerous Mirror parallels and, yes, plenty of game-worn material cards, Leaf Certified Materials has become a mainstay of Donruss' football lineup. See what the 2007 edition has in store.
Fueled by Freshman Fabric rookie cards, numerous Mirror parallels and, yes, plenty of game-worn material cards, Leaf Certified Materials has become a mainstay of Donruss' football lineup. See what the 2007 edition has in store.
Review: 2007 Absolute Memorabilia Football
Playoff Absolute Memorabilia Football presents the top 2007 NFL rookies on triple swatch cards from the NFL Rookie Premiere. Add in some of the hobby's most creative memorabilia cards and it's easy to see where the brand got its name.
Playoff Absolute Memorabilia Football presents the top 2007 NFL rookies on triple swatch cards from the NFL Rookie Premiere. Add in some of the hobby's most creative memorabilia cards and it's easy to see where the brand got its name.
Review: 2007 Topps Chrome Football
Chrome fans won't want to miss the chance to add Adrian Peterson, Brady Quinn and other hot 2007 NFL rookies to their collections. 2007 Topps Chrome Football delivers a rookie card in every other pack and a rookie autograph in every box.
Chrome fans won't want to miss the chance to add Adrian Peterson, Brady Quinn and other hot 2007 NFL rookies to their collections. 2007 Topps Chrome Football delivers a rookie card in every other pack and a rookie autograph in every box.
Review: 2007 Upper Deck Football
Upper Deck's namesake brand blends a simple design and eye-catching photography for 2007. It also boasts two memorabilia cards and one autograph in every hobby box, along with a rookie card in every pack.
Upper Deck's namesake brand blends a simple design and eye-catching photography for 2007. It also boasts two memorabilia cards and one autograph in every hobby box, along with a rookie card in every pack.
Review: 2007 NFL Players Rookie Premiere Box Set
Every spring, the NFL Players Rookie Premiere gets top NFL draftees together in one place for their first photos in their pro uniforms. For 2007, Upper Deck has once again produced a box set with cards of 30 of the most notable rookies.
Every spring, the NFL Players Rookie Premiere gets top NFL draftees together in one place for their first photos in their pro uniforms. For 2007, Upper Deck has once again produced a box set with cards of 30 of the most notable rookies.
Review: 2007 Topps Total Football
Not too many football sets can claim to feature 900 NFL players. Topps Total Football can, supplying collectors with cards of virtually everyone to take the field in 2007.
Not too many football sets can claim to feature 900 NFL players. Topps Total Football can, supplying collectors with cards of virtually everyone to take the field in 2007.
Review: 2007 Donruss Threads Football
Donruss Threads made its debut just last year. For 2007, it's hoping to avoid any thoughts of a sophomore slump with signed jersey letter rookie cards and four memorabilia or autographed cards per box.
Donruss Threads made its debut just last year. For 2007, it's hoping to avoid any thoughts of a sophomore slump with signed jersey letter rookie cards and four memorabilia or autographed cards per box.
Review: 2007 Topps Football
The flagship brand for Topps football cards shows off an all-black design for 2007. Rookies from the NFL's Class of 2007 appear for the first time on Topps cards in their pro uniforms, plus a number of inserts add to the collecting fun.
The flagship brand for Topps football cards shows off an all-black design for 2007. Rookies from the NFL's Class of 2007 appear for the first time on Topps cards in their pro uniforms, plus a number of inserts add to the collecting fun.
Review: 2007 Score/Score Select Football
With a suggested retail price of under $1 a pack, Score Football is proof that low-end products are not dead. It's back for 2007, along with it's hobby-only version, Score Select.
With a suggested retail price of under $1 a pack, Score Football is proof that low-end products are not dead. It's back for 2007, along with it's hobby-only version, Score Select.
Review: 2007 Fleer Ultra SE Football
Fleer Ultra Football has always given collectors top-notch action photography, but it's been given some additional memorabilia and autograph punch for 2007. The new Ultra SE Football serves up one game-used or signed card per pack.
Fleer Ultra Football has always given collectors top-notch action photography, but it's been given some additional memorabilia and autograph punch for 2007. The new Ultra SE Football serves up one game-used or signed card per pack.
Review: 2007 Donruss Classics Football
Donruss Classics Football has a tradition of featuring the NFL stars of the past, present and future - and autograph and memorabilia cards that celebrate all of them. Here's what you can expect to find in the 2007 edition.
Donruss Classics Football has a tradition of featuring the NFL stars of the past, present and future - and autograph and memorabilia cards that celebrate all of them. Here's what you can expect to find in the 2007 edition.
Review: 2007 Artifacts Football
Artifacts is Upper Deck's first crack at the NFL Class of 2007, with 100 rookie cards falling about one in every other pack. Plenty of memorabilia cards and autographs also add to the pack-opening experience.
Artifacts is Upper Deck's first crack at the NFL Class of 2007, with 100 rookie cards falling about one in every other pack. Plenty of memorabilia cards and autographs also add to the pack-opening experience.
Review: 2007 Donruss Elite Football
Donruss Elite Football is a brand that's stood the test of time, closing in on almost a decade in the hobby. The 2007 edition offers rookies numbered to 599 and two memorabilia or autographed cards per box.
Donruss Elite Football is a brand that's stood the test of time, closing in on almost a decade in the hobby. The 2007 edition offers rookies numbered to 599 and two memorabilia or autographed cards per box.
Review: 2007 Topps Draft Picks & Prospects Football
The aptly named Topps Draft Picks & Prospects focuses on the rising stars of the NFL as well as the players just selected in the 2007 NFL Draft. It's the first Topps product with official 2007 rookie cards, which can be found in every pack.
The aptly named Topps Draft Picks & Prospects focuses on the rising stars of the NFL as well as the players just selected in the 2007 NFL Draft. It's the first Topps product with official 2007 rookie cards, which can be found in every pack.
Review: 2007 Playoff Prestige Football
Playoff Prestige football has the first official rookie cards of the NFL's Class of 2007 - and plenty of them, since they fall one per pack. Find out what else awaits in the set that kicks off the football card season.
Playoff Prestige football has the first official rookie cards of the NFL's Class of 2007 - and plenty of them, since they fall one per pack. Find out what else awaits in the set that kicks off the football card season.
Review: 2007 Press Pass Football
Hitting store shelves before the 2007 NFL Draft, Press Pass Football is the first place to find autographs of JaMarcus Russell, Brady Quinn, Calvin Johnson and more.
Hitting store shelves before the 2007 NFL Draft, Press Pass Football is the first place to find autographs of JaMarcus Russell, Brady Quinn, Calvin Johnson and more.
Review: 2006 Topps Paradigm Football
Topps Paradigm Football offers collectors Topps' take on a super high-end football product, as well as one last look at the scintillating NFL rookie class of 2006.
Topps Paradigm Football offers collectors Topps' take on a super high-end football product, as well as one last look at the scintillating NFL rookie class of 2006.
Review: 2006 Leaf Rookies and Stars Longevity Football
A review of 2006 Leaf Rookies and Stars Longevity Football cards by Donruss Playoff.
A review of 2006 Leaf Rookies and Stars Longevity Football cards by Donruss Playoff.
Review: 2006 Playoff NFL Playoffs Football
A review of the 2006 Playoff NFL Playoffs Football set by Donruss Playoff.
A review of the 2006 Playoff NFL Playoffs Football set by Donruss Playoff.
Review: 2006 Donruss Gridiron Gear Football
A review of 2006 Donruss Gridiron Gear football cards by Donruss Playoff.
A review of 2006 Donruss Gridiron Gear football cards by Donruss Playoff.
Review - 2006 Sweet Spot Football
Upper Deck's Sweet Spot Football is back in 2006 and once again contains some of the most unique autographed cards in the hobby.
Upper Deck's Sweet Spot Football is back in 2006 and once again contains some of the most unique autographed cards in the hobby.