Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Week #9: Topps NFL Rookie of the Week

Week #9: Topps NFL Rookie of the Week

Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy came up big in Week 9, completing a stellar 74 percent of his passes and dashing for a 16-yard score as the Browns shocked the Patriots 34-14. The former Longhorn star has engineered two straight upset victories over elite opponents, and his impressive poise has led to an 83.5 passer rating over three career starts.

All season long, collectors can walk into participating Home Team Advantage hobby shops and receive "Rookie of the Week" redemption cards when purchasing 2010 Topps Football products.


And every Tuesday, Topps will name a "Rookie of the Week" while holders of redemption cards for that particular week can log onto topps.com/redemptions and receive their free exclusive card.


Week #1 Jahvid Best
Week #2 Demaryius Thomas
Week #3 C.J. Spiller
Week #4 Sam Bradford
Week #5 Max Hall
Week #6 Chris Ivory
Week #7 Jordan Shipley
Week #8 LeGarrette Blount
Week #9 Colt McCoy
Week #10 ?

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

TOPPS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL BOWMAN CHROME BASEBALL

Topps announces for every 18 wrappers (HOBBY ONLY) of 2010 Bowman Chrome Baseball sent to the company, collectors will receive an exclusive 5-card pack of exclusive BLACK-BORDERED PARALLELS of 2010 BOWMAN BASEBALL cards . All 110 prospect subjects from 2010 Bowman Baseball will be included.



In addition, randomly inserted into these packs will be:



· 37-card USA Baseball Bowman Chrome Black Bordered Autographs #’d to 25…featuring the 2010 Collegiate National Team and the 2010 18U National Team.

· 5-card Bowman Chrome Rookies & Prospects Autographs #’d to 100… Featuring Buster Posey, Mike Stanton, Mike Moustakas, Miguel Sano and Dustin Ackley.

· And because of a production error, the previously announced Autographed 2010 Bowman Chrome USA BUYBACK program will now be included as part of this wrapper redemption. Cards will be sequentially numbered with foil stamping to 100 and will include Bryce Harper, James Taillon, Yasmani Grandal, Drew Pomeranz, Michael Choice, Christian Colon, Manny Machado and Bryce Brentz.



The deadline for the promotion is 3/31/11



Wrappers should be sent to:

PO BOX 2230

Duryea, PA 18642

ATTN: Bowman Chrome Promotion

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Week #7: Topps NFL Rookie of the Week

Bengals receiver Jordan Shipley broke out in Week 7 with a monster afternoon, hauling in six passes for 131 yards and his first career touchdown - an impressive 64-yard catch and run. The former Longhorns star now leads all rookies in yards-per-game and may soon emerge as one of the game's top slot receivers. BR>
All season long, collectors can walk into participating Home Team Advantage hobby shops and receive "Rookie of the Week" redemption cards when purchasing 2010 Topps Football products.


And every Tuesday, Topps will name a "Rookie of the Week" while holders of redemption cards for that particular week can log onto topps.com/redemptions and receive their free exclusive card.


Week #1 Jahvid Best
Week #2 Demaryius Thomas
Week #3 C.J. Spiller
Week #4 Sam Bradford
Week #5 Max Hall
Week #6 Chris Ivory
Week #7 Jordan Shipley
Week #8 ?

Thursday, October 21, 2010

TOPPS ANNOUNCES INITIAL BRYCE HARPER PLANS

On the heels of announcing that it signed an exclusive agreement with Bryce Harper, Topps reveals its initial plans for the # 1 Draft Pick.

2011 Bowman

Harper will make his first appearance as a Washington National in 2011 Bowman. In addition, Harper will sign autographs for this release.



2010 Bowman Chrome

Harper will be added to the recently-announced Autographed 2010 Bowman Chrome USA BUYBACK program. Cards will be sequentially numbered with foil stamping to 100 and will also include James Taillon, Yasmani Grandal, Drew Pomeranz, Michael Choice, Christian Colon, Manny Machado and Bryce Brentz. These on-card autographs will be available via redemption.



2010 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects

Harper’s 2009 AFLAC Autographed cards will be inserted into packs of 2010 Bowman DP&P. Each of Harper’s on-card autographs from the 2009 AFLAC All-American Game will be sequentially numbered with foil stamping. (image attached)

TOPPS SIGNS # 1 DRAFT PICK BRYCE HARPER TO EXCLUSIVE DEAL

New York, NY (Oct. 20, 2010) –The Topps Company, Inc., the exclusive producer of Major League Baseball trading cards, is proud to announce that it has signed Major League Baseball’s # 1 Draft Pick Bryce Harper to an exclusive agreement.



The multi-year deal grants Topps exclusive rights for autographed cards, game-used memorabilia cards and Harper’s image use on packaging and advertising.



“Growing up a huge baseball fan, it will be surreal to see myself on a Topps card with a Nationals jersey on,” said Harper. “I’m excited to team up with Topps and take one of the first steps to realizing my Major League dreams.”



Harper, who earned his GED after his sophomore year of high school, was the first overall pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. In his lone season at the College of Southern Nevada, the outfielder hit .443 with 31 home runs and 98 RBIs in 66 games. Harper’s record-setting campaign earned him the Golden Spikes Award as the best amateur baseball player in the country.



“Bryce is a once-in-a-generation kind of player,” said Warren Friss, GM, Topps Sports & Entertainment. “When someone like him comes along, you try to make him a big part of your team and we’re thrilled to have him join the Topps roster.”



Last year, Topps became the first exclusive baseball card company of Major League Baseball in nearly 30 years. The deal also marks the second straight year Topps has signed an exclusive agreement with Major League Baseball’s first overall draft pick. The company looks to expand its ongoing efforts to invigorate the category, continue launching ground-breaking products, improve the retail and collecting experience and make cards more relevant to children.

Week #6: Topps NFL Rookie of the Week

New Orleans running back Chris Ivory turned some heads filling in as a starter in Week 6, dashing to 175 yards from scrimmage paced by 10.5 yards-per-carry during a rout of Tampa Bay.
An undrafted fee agent out of Division II Tiffin University, the powerful 22-year-old had the Buccaneers on their heels all afternoon and was impressive enough to ensure more time in the Saints' backfield going forward.

Week #5: Topps NFL Rookie of the Week

Cardinals QB Max Hall's first career start was a triumphant one in Week 5, as he injected some much-needed life into a struggling team and rallied them to an upset over the Superbowl Champion New Orleans Saints.

The undrafted BYU product showed toughness and poise as he completed a solid 63 percent of his passes, entrenching his spot as the starting signal-caller in Arizona.