logo
ISA Grading Advertisement

Fanatics/Topps Innovates with New Bat Knob Card Concept

* We may earn a commission from purchases made through our affiliate links.

bbatknobs.jpg

In a creative melding of sports equipment and memorabilia, Fanatics/Topps has introduced an innovative type of baseball card that incorporates bat knobs into the card design. The company has started producing bats for numerous players with the small images of their flagship baseball cards embedded directly into the bat knobs. This unique feature personalizes the bats, enhancing their significance in games.

The real transformation happens after these bats are used in actual games. The knobs, which now bear the images of the baseball cards, are carefully removed and then integrated into exclusive 1/1 autograph cards. These special cards will be included in select late-year card packs, offering collectors a chance to own a piece of baseball history.

While bat knob cards have been popular among collectors for many years, this initiative by Fanatics/Topps is the first to use bats that are specifically designed to later become part of a baseball card. This approach not only adds a unique twist to card collecting but also creates a direct link between the players and their memorabilia, making these cards highly desirable among fans and collectors.

Fanatics/ToppsFanatics/Topps has launched a new type of baseball card that integrates bat knobs with player card images into unique 1/1 autograph cards. This innovative approach, which involves using specially designed bats in games and then transforming them into collectible cards, offers collectors a novel way to connect with the game and its players.

Share:

PWCC Auction Advertisement

0 Comments

Related

Sports Card News

Animal Athletes Featured on New Trading Cards


  • bionic Avatar
  • by bionic
  • May 17, 2024, 3:25 pm

Animal Athletes Featured on New Trading Cards


Last week marked a significant development in the world of sports trading cards, focusing on animal athletes from bull riding and horse racing. In a novel expansion of the sports trading card market, Leaf has announced its upcoming release of trading c...

Read More

Michael Jordan's Historic NBA Finals Photo Sells for Over $11,000 at Auction


  • bionic Avatar
  • by bionic
  • May 13, 2024, 3:22 pm

Michael Jordan's Historic NBA Finals Photo Sells for Over $11,000 at Auction


A renowned photograph of Michael Jordan from the 1991 NBA Finals, showcasing his iconic in-game maneuver, has been sold for $11,629. The auction also featured memorable sports photographs, including those of baseball greats Bob Feller and Satchel Paige....

Read More

Over $50,000 Worth of Stolen Sports Memorabilia Recovered by RCMP in British Columbia


  • bionic Avatar
  • by bionic
  • May 12, 2024, 3:18 pm

Over $50,000 Worth of Stolen Sports Memorabilia Recovered by RCMP in British Columbia


The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have made a significant recovery of stolen sports memorabilia in British Columbia, retrieving items worth over $50,000. The investigation reveals a recent pattern of thefts from storage units, and officials suspe...

Read More