Anticipation mounts among collectors as May 2024 kicks off with a blast from the world of sports card releases. Over the first fortnight of the month, aficionados can expect a veritable cornucopia of releases across a spectrum of sports including baseball, basketball, golf, and racing. Notably, the treasure trove of releases features an intriguing potpourri of both regular and exotic card formats pulled up from some of the most anticipated series.
On the first day of the month, two key releases are poised to turn heads. The 2024 Topps Heritage Mini Baseball series makes a grand comeback echoing the vibe of the 1975 mini set. This web-exclusive series offers a whopping 500-card base set, with the Hobby version featuring 24 packs, each containing nine cards. Included within these packs is an autograph or relic as well as a box loader. A standout feature of this set is that it includes Juan Soto’s maiden on-card autograph in a Yankees uniform. The 2022-23 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Hockey is a notable release where collectors can find a single pack of four cards containing an autograph, high-end memorabilia or autograph memorabilia card, an additional memorabilia card, and a base or rookie card.
Moving onto the next week, on May 8, the 2024 Bowman Baseball makes a splash in the market. A beloved name since its rejuvenation in 1989, the Bowman brand courses through various sports, with its 2024 edition proffering Hobby boxes with a Chrome autographed card and Jumbo boxes featuring three autographs. Exclusive green parallels are accessible in retail boxes enhancing its appeal. Also, the 2023-24 Panini Crown Royale Basketball, available during the NBA playoffs, houses eight cards with one autograph, one memorabilia card and two inserts or parallels. Tim Duncan autographs up the attraction factor of these boxes.
Making a splash on the same day are the 2024 Upper Deck SP Game Used Golf and the 2023 Panini National Treasures Racing collections, devised exclusively for high-end collectibles of golf and racing enthusiasts.
Fast forward to May 10, two more notable releases are set to draw crowds. The 2023-24 Panini Select Basketball brings an exciting collection of Prizm parallels and memorabilia-stuffed rookie cards, with each Select box housing twelve packs, each replete with five cards boasting of three autographs or memorabilia cards. Expected to fire up things is the 2023/24 Donruss Soccer which is sure to intrigue, although details on box configurations and key features are yet to be unveiled.
All in all, the first half of May 2024 is all set to be a whirlwind of thrilling sports card releases infusing excitement into the world of card collecting. Whether you’re a dedicated follower of traditional sports like baseball and basketball or someone seeking to broaden your horizon with golf and racing, the calendar for the first two weeks of May is packed to the seams, waiting to enhance your collection. So brace yourself for a memorable ride.