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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to get the 'Be a Lil Evil' VIBES pack at The National (and win $1,000)
Mantel and VIBES are teaming up at The National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago to drop the exclusive Pudgy Penguins pack: 'Be a Lil Evil.' Inspired by iconic moments in Chicago sports history, this pack is part of the 'Pudgy Metal Gems' series and comes with serious collector hype - and two $1,000 bounties. Here are the details of how to get your 'Be a Lil Evil' pack at The National. Checklist Unnumbered Base (1000) Foil (400) Green Foil (numbered 1/99 through 10/99) Red Foil (numbered 11/99 through 99/99) Four Ways to Get a Pack at The National Find Mojo Sports, snap a photo with him, post and tag @onmantel and @vibestcg on IG Story and follow both accounts - Mojo Sports will have limited packs daily Show a Mantel employee (look for the Mantel hat) that you've downloaded the Mantel app Come to the Mantel table at Official National Trade Night and trade any of the following: PSA, Beckett, or CGC slab (any grade) 2003 Topps/Topps Chrome Basketball card 1999 or earlier Pokémon card Baseball card from 1964 Michael Jordan card Sammy Sosa card 2003 Florida Marlins card Numbered card of a player in a Chicago team uniform Any Mickey Mantle card 4. Bring and open a VIBES: Enter the Huddle Series 1 Booster Box at the Mantel table and get 5 packs $1,000 Offers to Purchase Card 6/99 – First person to post a selfie on Mantel holding it Card 23/99 – First person to post a selfie on Mantel holding it Are you ripping one of these at The National? Post your hits on the Vibes TCG group on Mantel.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pudgy Penguins drop first-ever exclusive VIBES packs at The National — with $1,000 bounties up for grabs
What do penguins, Steve Bartman and Michael Jordan have in common? Pudgy Penguins' exclusive packs at The National. Pudgy Penguins, the beloved web3 brand, has been making waves in the collectible space — both digitally and physically. Originally launched as an NFT series in 2021, the brand has steadily expanded into the physical world with toys, merchandise, and now trading cards. In 2024, they introduced VIBES — the official Pudgy Penguins trading card game — with its debut set, 'Enter the Huddle.' Now, for the first time ever, Pudgy Penguins and VIBES are releasing exclusive packs at The National Sports Collectors Convention. In partnership with Mantel and CGC, they're giving away two special edition packs: 'Be a Lil Evil' and 'Lil Who Hoops.' These sets build on their upcoming expansion, 'Legend of the Lils,' slated for release in Q3. The theme of the exclusive cards — Pudgy Metal Gems — pays homage to iconic moments in Chicago sports history and trading card culture. 'Be a Lil Evil,' Mantel's exclusive, is a nod to the infamous Steve Bartman play during the 2003 NLCS, while 'Lil Who Hoops,' CGC's exclusive, honors one of the most iconic visuals in sports: Michael Jordan's soaring All-Star Weekend dunk. Not only is this the brand's first exclusive pack drop - it also comes with some high-value bounties. Select cards in the set are eligible for $1,000 rewards. You might just pull a winner. Here's what you need to know about each exclusive pack. Vibes x Mantel 'Be a Lil Evil' Vibes x Mantel 'Be a Lil Evil' Checklist: Unnumbered Base (1000) Foil (400) Green Foil (numbered 1/99 through 10/99) Red Foil (numbered 11/99 through 99/99) How to Get Your Hands on the 'Be a Lil Evil' Packs at the National: Find Mojo Sports and take a photo with him and tag and follow Mantel, and Vibes on Instagram Story - he will have limited packs/day. Find a Mantel employee (will be wearing a Mantel hat on the show floor) and show that you downloaded the Mantel app and you will receive a pack. Come to the Mantel table at trade night and trade the Mantel team any of the following cards for a pack: PSA, Beckett, or CGC slab (any grade) 2003 Topps/Topps Chrome Basketball card 1999 or earlier Pokemon card Baseball card from 1964 Michael Jordan card Sammy Sosa Card 2003 Florida Marlins card Numbered card of a player in a Chicago team uniform. Any Mickey Mantle Card Bring and open a Vibes Enter the Huddle Series 1 Booster Box at the Mantel table at trade night and receive 5 packs. Win Big with $1,000 Bounties $1,000 offer to purchase the 'Be a Lil Evil' Card 6/99 - first person to post a selfie holding it on Mantel. $1,000 offer to purchase the 'Be a Lil Evil' Card 23/99 - first person to post a selfie holding it on Mantel. Vibes x CGC 'Lil Who Hoops' Vibes x CGC 'Lil Who Hoops' Checklist: Unnumbered Base (1000) Foil (400) Green Foil (numbered 1/99 through 10/99) Red Foil (numbered 11/99 through 99/99) How to Get Your Hands on the 'Lil Who Hoops' Packs at the National Submit any collectible item for grading at the CGC booth and receive one 'Lil Who Hoops' pack - while supplies last. Redeem $500 in Grading Credit with CGC Pull the 'Lil Who Hoops' card numbered 23/99 and receive $500 in CGC grading credit. To redeem, see a CGC representative at the show. Please note: grading credit cannot be used at the National Sports Collectors Convention. Chasing one of the Pudgy Penguins bounty packs at The National? Let us know what you're hunting for on Mantel.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Countdown to The National is on, as bobblehead mania takes over MLB, plus NFL rookie cards to watch
Collectors, we are two weeks away from The National Sports Collectors Convention. I repeat. Two. Weeks. Away from The National. We haven't even caught our breath from Fanatics Fest, yet we're already counting down the days before The Hobby descends upon Rosemont, Il. for one of the very best weeks of the year. I've been fortunate enough to attend The National multiple times, and I'm pretty convinced that if a card or piece of memorabilia exists, you'll be able to find it on the show floor. We were curious what members of the Mantel community were planning to hunt for at The National this year, and Mike Metzler pulled out a few of our favorite 'In Search Ofs' for a fun read… Mantel: Can't Find It Anywhere Else? Try The National Sports Card Convention The National isn't just a convention… it's the collector's Hail Mary, the one place where impossible grails suddenly feel within reach. Whether it's a Harry Heilmann card tied to a family legend, a PSA 10 Hulk Hogan from the ultra-rare 2013 Upper Deck Employee set (only 125 made, with no Hogan 10s surfacing since 2020), or the elusive junior-year high school card of John Smoltz, this is where the hunt gets personal. It's not always about value; sometimes it's about closure, purpose, or just proving the card exists. Sports Collectors Digest: Sports Memorabilia Dealer Raided, Admits Scamming Collectors, Hobby in $350M Fraud and Forgery Scheme In a still developing story, one of the largest autograph forgery rings in hobby history has been exposed, with dealer Brett Lemieux, founder of 'Mister Mancave', publicly confessing to forging millions of sports memorabilia items over the past two decades. Authorities raided his Westfield, Indiana facility, seizing merchandise allegedly worth up to $700M. Lemieux has admitted to faking autographs, holograms, and even developing a signature machine to fool COAs, en route to selling more than $350M in fraudulent items. With connections to nearly every major athlete and authentication company, Lemieux's operation may eclipse even the infamous Operation Bullpen. And last night it was reported that a dead body was found at Lemieux's warehouse, though at press time no more details were confirmed. Collectors are now left wondering how many "authenticated" items in their stash are actually fakes, as the whole industry turns their attention to this sad, still developing story. FOS: Baseball's Bobbleheads Are the Center of the Collectibles Universe Bobblehead mania is officially out of control, and incredibly collectible. Fans now show up hours before first pitch to stadiums across the country, braving summer heat and subway chaos for the chance to grab a limited-edition bobble, often reselling them for big profit before the game even gets underway. Designs have evolved beyond basic poses into creative collabs and cultural tributes (hello, Superman Judge and George Costanza Night), fueling a booming subculture and prompting the National Baseball Hall of Fame to dedicate an entire exhibit to them. Rising tariffs have jacked production costs, but between attendance bumps and eBay markups, teams are still all in. cllct: Mickey Mantle Jersey From 1960 All-Star Game Hits Auction Block A photo-matched, game-worn Mickey Mantle Yankees jersey inscribed 'No. 7' and authenticated across 13 images including the 1960 All-Star Game, is heading to auction at Heritage with a $4M estimate. Fresh to the hobby and unaltered (a rarity for gear from that era), the jersey was quietly acquired in the 1990s from a teammate's estate. It's been linked to multiple games across 1960 and 1961, including spring training and an exhibition with Roger Maris. If bidding meets expectations, it could join Mantle's elite memorabilia club, alongside his 1958 jersey ($4.68M) and a 2024 World Series gamer ($3M). IGN: Pokémon Card Shop in Japan Allegedly Robbed by Rival TCG Shop Owner Pokémon cards continue to be the ultimate high-stakes collectible, now doubling as bait for international heists. In the latest caper, a shop in Japan's Gifu Prefecture was hit for $92,000 in cash and cards, allegedly orchestrated with help from the manager of a rival card shop. It's the third arrest tied to the June 16 robbery, which involved a knife, a 3:30 a.m. break-in, and a flood of online outrage. Similar heists have struck Osaka, Melbourne, and Massachusetts, with six-figure losses becoming disturbingly common. Pikachu may not carry a wallet, but collectors clearly need safes. Mantel: Hidden Gems and Big Names: the NFL Rookie Cards to Watch in 2025 With 2025 Score Football hitting the market just in time for preseason hype, collectors are already placing bets on this year's NFL rookie class. Aside from the more obvious, early picks like Cam Ward and Travis Hunter, plenty of rookies are worth keeping an eye on, with cards currently trading at reasonable prices. Shedeur Sanders is a risky but intriguing QB play at $100. Further down, Tetairoa McMillan ($33), Tyler Warren ($35), and Matthew Golden ($45) offer solid value with potential upside. True bargain hunters may eye sleepers like Xavier Restrepo ($15), Tre Harris ($7.50), and Elic Ayomanor ($10), all of whom could be poised for big seasons. NYT: Would You Pay Nearly $9,000 for a Puzzle? Hand-cut wooden puzzles are having a luxury moment, with elite puzzlers shelling out thousands for bespoke, brain-twisting works of art. Companies like Elms, Stave, and Par craft these heirloom-quality pieces from fine hardwoods, often featuring irregular edges, no image references, and sculpted, whimsical pieces. Top-tier sets can hit $9,000 (or more for custom commissions), with some puzzlers spending over $500K to grow their collections. Meanwhile, micro-puzzle jeweler Lazels just dropped a $1,200 titanium puzzle the size of a cellphone, which sold out in only 12 minutes. Call it jigsaw couture: tactile, meditative, and wildly collectible. Your collection deserves a community. Download Mantel today.
Boston Globe
28-06-2025
- Boston Globe
N.H. man found dead in vehicle parked at Chick-fil-A in Attleboro
Mantel was found in his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, prosecutors said. Mantel was not an employee at Chick-fil-A, a spokesperson for Quinn said in an email Friday evening. A spokesperson for Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based fried chicken chain, also confirmed that Mantel didn't work for the company. 'Law enforcement would have any other information that could be shared,' the spokesperson said by email Friday night. Advertisement No further information was released. Adam Sennott can be reached at
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Above the Mantel: Fanatics Fest, WNBA Autographs and more
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: (L-R) Ryan Clark, Brian Dawkins, Dawn Staley, Nick Foles, and Cooper DeJean speak onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center on June 22, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by) Hey there, Collectors: Metz from the Mantel team here, filling in this week! Hope everyone that attended had a great time at Fanatics Fest and a sincere thanks to everyone who stopped by the Mantel booth and those that shared their story with us . With that done we can all relax until we have to start prepping for The National. Advertisement Which is in, checks notes, 34 DAYS!?! Before true panic sets in, let's break down some of the stories from this past week. Mantel sets up its booth for Fanatics Fest in NYC. Replay Sports Cards , the first national franchise concept dedicated exclusively to sports cards, is now seeking franchisees. Traditionally, card shops have been local small businesses, owned by individuals with a dream and a passion for cardboard. It's an interesting juxtaposition, every local card shop (LCS) you've probably visited has been completely unique, while the term "chain" conjures images of uniformity in the likes of brands like McDonald's, Walmart, and Chili's. How will this first generation of "chain" card shops compare to your standalone LCS? Gamestop has also been exploring this territory, increasingly dedicating retail shelf space to cards as more games shift to digital-only distribution. But it doesn't feel like a cards store- at least not yet. Advertisement Is the era of chain card stores upon us, or is the charm and authenticity of a family-owned LCS impossible to replicate? Celebrities have the paparazzi, and athletes have autograph hawks—both can make their targets feel uncomfortable and spoil genuine encounters for real fans. When and where is it appropriate to ask athletes for autographs? Is it acceptable to wait outside a hotel and request an autograph that you intend to list on eBay just hours later? This article outlines reasonable etiquette guidelines we believe are fair: ask only once, never request more than one item, approach athletes only in public spaces, and always let kids go first. Panini shared this video on Wednesday of some of the most insane Caitlin Clark cards you've ever seen. With numerous 1/1's selling for 6 figures this year alone these sets will no doubt fly off the shelves when available. In the video you can see National Treasures, Flawless, Noir, and Contenders, sets that have previously not had WNBA releases. At the time of this post it's unclear whether these will be individual WNBA sets or something else entirely. With the price of WNBA hobby boxes rivaling or exceeding NBA boxes this year we don't even want to know what the price point will be when these boxes are released later this year. A large collection of Princess Diana's belongings, including her Lady Dior handbag, will be auctioned this week. According to the article, more intimate items are the primary attraction, despite often having lower price tags. Such items open the auction to a broader audience—people who don't usually participate in auctions but who still desire to own a rare piece of history. Advertisement Do you own memorabilia from celebrities or historical figures? Be sure to share it on Mantel . Search 'Honus Wagner T206' in Google News and you will get dozens of recent examples talking about this auction for a PSA 1 Honus Wagner that ended this weekend. The auction was quickly bid up to over $3.5M upon opening, but that apparently wasn't enough. The card went unsold as the reserve was not met. With the last Honus Wagner T206 selling for over $7M in 2022 one can only speculate what this means for the Hobby. Was the reserve too high? Is the trading card market slowing down? Has Honus lost his luster? Let us know what you think. During his appearance at Fanatics Fest this past weekend, LeBron James unveiled his first collaboration with Richard Mille. The new RM 65-01 is a limited edition of 150 pieces, blending James' style with RM's signature craftsmanship. This isn't James' first foray into watches; in 2013, he collaborated with Audemars Piguet on a special edition of the Royal Oak Offshore. Looking it up on eBay, you can grab one for a cool $50k-$75k. Did we miss anything or have a story we should include next week?
