Did you know? During a spring cleaning event in the 1960′s, Topp’s Brooklyn headquarters hired a garbage boat. Loaded with 300 to 500 cases of 1952 high-series cards, the tugboat pulled from the New Jersey shore and dumped them into the Atlantic Ocean. The cards included Mickey Mantle’s first Topps card, the most valuable baseball [...]
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Rookie Update – Jonas Gustavsson
Posted by admin on November 21st, 2009
It has been a memorable start to the NHL season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Unfortunately, it’s been memorable for all of the wrong reasons. A record of 3 wins, 11 losses, and 6 overtime losses technically means a record of 3 wins and 17 losses. One of the worst starts in team history. Besides [...]
Rookie Update – John Tavares
Posted by admin on November 20th, 2009
It was inevitable. John Tavares has started ripping it up! He’s showing the skill which made him the most talked about prospect since Sidney Crosby. If you don’t remember his skill level, watch this goal: With 4 goals and 8 points in his last 5 games, Tavares has captured the rookie goal and point scoring [...]
Upcoming Hobby Box Release Dates
Posted by admin on November 19th, 2009
Below is an updated list of all major releases from all major sports for the next few months. All release dates are subject to change. Please feel free to comment if you have any new information and we will make the necessary changes. Hockey 09/10 Topps Attax – November 18th, 200909/10 Upper Deck MVP – [...]
Upper Deck NHL 09-10 Series One – Quality Control Issues
Posted by admin on November 18th, 2009
As first reported at the Fall Sports Card Expo, there have been some scattered issues with roller marking down the middle of the Young Guns hockey cards specifically. This would have been caused during the manufacturing process and when examined under a light, some Young Guns have a slight but noticeable indent. What is Upper [...]
2009-10 Upper Deck NHL ‘Biography of a Season’
Posted by admin on November 17th, 2009
The image of Sidney Crosby lifting the Stanley Cup last June to become the youngest captain in NHL history to win the award begins Upper Deck’s 2009-10 NHL “Biography of a Season” set. The extremely popular wrapper redemption program starts later in November and chronicles the greatest NHL moments during the year. Every week, collectors [...]
Fall Sports Card Expo – Day Three (Part II)
Posted by admin on November 16th, 2009
The third and final day of the 2009 Fall Sports Card Expo was a memorable experience to be a part of. Mario Lemieux drew massive crowds of people. His autograph may have been expensive but that didn’t stop hundreds and hundreds of people from lining up for hours to meet the Magnificent One. Lemieux greeted [...]
Fall Sports Card Expo – Day Three (Part I)
Posted by admin on November 15th, 2009
Canada Card World is currently returning home from Ontario. After an exciting weekend at the Sports Card Expo, CCW is now onto the part of the weekend which involves airplanes and waiting. A full update will be posted tomorrow. Thanks for following.
Fall Sports Card Expo – Day Two
Posted by admin on November 14th, 2009
There was one main thing on most people’s mind today and that was Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe. As usual, Mr. Hockey was a pleasure. Always smiling and meeting his fans with a handshake, Gordie Howe signed autographs for close to two hours. Also signing autographs today were Vic Howe, Parker MacDonald, and Bill Gadsby. Line-ups [...]
Fall Sports Card Expo – Day One
Posted by admin on November 14th, 2009
A large and eager crowd made their way to Mississauga this afternoon for the opening of the Fall Sports Card Expo at the International Centre on Airport Road. There were many veteran card collectors in attendance and lots of new, excited faces as well. There were long line-ups for those fans seeking autographs of Bob [...]
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