In my more than two years here at
Panini America, I’ve rarely seen a busier time as it relates to new product releases than right now. In the last few weeks alone, we’ve launched
2012-13 Prizm Basketball,
2012-13 Limited Basketball,
2012-13 Classics Signatures Hockey and
2012 Absolute Football.
This week promises another hectic hobby heatwave to warm up your winter with the impending launches of
2012 Golden Age Baseball,
2012-13 Absolute Basketball and
2012 Black Football. It is that last product, 2012 Black Football, that has generated perhaps more pre-release buzz than any new product this season — although it could be argued that Prizm Basketball takes that honor.
Regardless, Black Football is easily one of the most anticipated football launches in recent memory — and the following Quality Control gallery should shed ample light on exactly why. We
recently shared a QC preview here on
The Knight’s Lance, but that was merely an appetizer for what you’re about to see.
From the on-card, gold paint-pen-autographed Rookie Cards to the prime memorabilia options to the splendid designs, 2012 Black Football promises to be a blockbuster. Take a look for yourself and stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for additional updates.
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