January is starting 2025 off with a bang. Many cards are releasing for all the major sports, and some surprisingly timely Panini releases are also happening (if they release on schedule, at least).
As always, here are the CardLines picks for cards to watch in January 2025. And, also as always, a feature on this list doesn’t mean it’s a must-buy. We’re sharing honest thoughts on all products.
Please note: the release schedules are very fluid and move frequently. These dates are not guaranteed (and with so many releases tentatively scheduled for January, it’s a safe bet many will not be released this month).
The 2024 Topps Luminaries Baseball set celebrates the best of the league’s sluggers and pitchers, spanning stars from the past, present, and future.
This premium release features sets like Home Run Kings, Masters of the Mound, Spark of Light, and Hit Kings, and it is designed for collectors seeking high-end hits.
At $459.95, each 1-card box contains a single encased autograph or autographed relic card, numbered to 15 or less, making this a focused yet exciting option for fans of exclusive, low-numbered memorabilia.
With its sleek presentation and emphasis on iconic players, Luminaries continues to deliver an appeal for baseball enthusiasts and collectors alike.
The 2024 Bowman’s Best University Football set spotlights some of the top athletes in college football. With a 100-card base set featuring the best players across the collegiate landscape, this product aims to capture the excitement of the game at the university level.
At $259.95, each hobby box includes 12 packs, with 5 cards per pack, and delivers 4 autographs per box. For collectors seeking early cards of emerging stars and standout autographs, Bowman U Best Football offers a compelling addition to the 2024 lineup with some noteworthy 1st Bowman cards.
At an affordable $154.99, the 2024 Topps Archives Baseball Hobby Box continues the tradition of celebrating Topps’ iconic designs. This year’s set includes a 300-card base set featuring designs from 1961, 1970, and 1994, alongside 8 new insert designs spanning decades from the 1950s to the 2000s.
Each hobby box contains 24 packs with 8 cards per pack, offering a range of nostalgic and modern hits.
Collectors can expect 2 on-card autographs, 8 pink foilboard parallels, 12 inserts, and 2 numbered parallels per box. Topps Archives is a must-have for fans of baseball history and vintage card designs.
There’s no release price at the time of writing, but 2023-24 National Treasures remains one of the most highly anticipated releases in the basketball card market, known for its premium design and content.
Each box contains one pack of 10 cards, including four autographs, four memorabilia cards, one printing plate, and one base card. The product focuses on delivering high-value hits, making it a consistent favorite among collectors chasing rookies, stars, and legends.
This year’s release introduces several new autograph sets, such as All-NBA Signatures, Viewpoint Signatures, and Treasured Talents Signatures, alongside classics like Rookie Patch Autographs and Logoman Autographs.
Memorabilia collectors can look forward to prime and super-prime swatches, with highlights including Team Logos, Logomans, and new sets like Rookie Patches 2009 and Highly Treasured.
National Treasures debuts innovative new designs, including Rookie Jumbo Jersey Number Booklet Autographs and the Rookie First Edition Signatures Booklet.
Additionally, the all-new Treasured Metals inserts—available in Silver, Gold, and Platinum and numbered to 25 or less—offer an extra layer of appeal for high-end collectors.
That said, 2023-24 National Treasures will not have any Victor Wembanyama autographs (like every other Panini Product), which is a big chink in the popular product’s armor.
The brand-new 2023/24 Topps Midnight Basketball set introduces a unique addition to the hobby and another unlicensed Topps product to divide the collecting community.
Featuring a 100-card base set, the product highlights some of the biggest names in basketball, from top rookies to veteran stars and retired legends.
Each $310 box delivers an impressive lineup with just one pack of seven cards. Collectors can expect 3 autographs, 3 parallels or inserts, and 1 base card per box.
Highlights include Rookie Jersey Autographs, Stroke of Midnight Autographs, and SSP inserts like Dream Chasers and After Hours. With striking designs and an emphasis on top-tier talent, Midnight Basketball offers an exciting new option for collectors.
Topps Definitive Baseball is intended to deliver the quintessential high-end experience for collectors. Each box contains just eight cards, including six autographs or autograph relic cards and two relic cards, all showcasing premium designs and top-tier players.
Known for its emphasis on quality, Definitive features on-card autographs and oversized uniform patches, along with unique memorabilia pieces. The product highlights leading names in baseball, combining star power with intricate craftsmanship to appeal to collectors who value exclusivity.
As one of the flagship luxury releases of the year, 2024 Topps Definitive Baseball continues to stand out for its mix of stunning designs and high-value hits, making it a focal point for enthusiasts at the start of the season.
The 2024 Bowman’s Best Baseball Hobby Box includes a shallow 100-card base set, but by doing so this product emphasizes the cream of the crop in professional baseball.
Each box contains 12 packs with 5 cards per pack, offering a variety of exciting pulls. Collectors can look forward to 4 chrome autographs and 12 base card refractor parallels per box, making this a standout addition to Bowman’s celebrated lineup. We don’t have much else thus far, including a pre-order price.
Prizm has never sunk its hooks into racing like in the NBA and NFL, but this is a licensed Prizm Product. At the time of writing, hobby boxes from years past range from $125 to $174. Still, it’s a nice product for an ever-growing sport, especially in the sports collectibles space.
2024 Prizm Racing comes with 12 packs of 12 cards, including 3 autographs (down from 4 last year) and various colored inserts and parallels. Are you ready to rip some affordable Prizm? You can pre-order yours for $135 today.
The 2024/25 Panini NBA Hoops Basketball Hobby Box marks the start of the new NBA season with the first rookie cards of the 2024 NBA Draft class in their professional jerseys.
Each box contains 24 packs with 8 cards per pack and guarantees 1 autograph, which could feature a rookie, veteran, or retired player in sets like Hot Signatures, Rookie Ink, and Hoops Ink.
Collectors can also hunt for exclusive parallels, including Red (#’d/25), the new Platinum one-of-one, and Hobby-exclusive inserts like Nobility, Funkadelic, and Dreamcatchers.
Parallels such as Red Backs, Silver (#’d/199), Artist Proof (#’d/25), and the new Dragon Year (#’d/75) add variety to the chase, while inserts like Presentations now come in a rare Hobby-exclusive Gold (#’d/10) parallel.
With its focus on NBA rookies and stars, Hoops Basketball remains a staple for collectors.
The 2024 Panini Illusions Football Hobby Box brings its signature holographic designs and unique content back for another season – no collectors are excited about this release, but it consistently produces a few intriguing cards.
The 100-card base set, printed on a holographic film board, provides a visually striking foundation for the product.
Collectors can expect 3 autographs, 2 memorabilia cards, and 5 numbered parallels per box.
Highlights include acetate inserts such as Illusionist, Clutch, Abracadabra, and Mystique, alongside patch autograph sets featuring rookies, current stars, and retired legends. Illusions Football continues to deliver a mix of innovation and collector appeal, making it a standout release in the 2024 lineup.
The 2023/24 Panini Immaculate Basketball set continues its tradition of delivering premium memorabilia and autograph content. Each box features 6 cards, including an average of 3 autographs and 2 memorabilia cards, making it a sought-after option for high-end collectors.
This year’s highlights include Rookie Patch Autographs with stunning acetate finishes, on-card signatures, and premium patches. The 100-card base set introduces new subsets like Base Variation and Base Action, as well as the ultra-rare Bronze parallel, numbered to just 3.
Collectors can also hunt for oversized Prime Memorabilia cards and unique multi-autograph combinations, including Dual, Triple, and Quad Autographs. With its emphasis on quality and design, Immaculate Basketball remains a cornerstone of the hobby.
Returning to basketball after 16 years, the 2023/24 Topps Finest Basketball Hobby Box hits the court with a 300-card base set divided into three levels: Common, Uncommon, and Rare. This long-awaited release combines rookies and veterans with Topps Finest’s signature shine and design.
Each hobby box includes 6 packs with 10 cards per pack, delivering 2 autographs, 6 Uncommon base cards, 2 Rare base cards, 2 base refractors, 10 base parallels, and 10 insert cards.
Additionally, collectors can hunt for a case-hit insert card… which is currently unnamed. Topps Finest Basketball promises to bring a fresh yet nostalgic appeal to basketball card enthusiasts.
The 2024 Rookies & Stars Football set delivers a compelling mix of cards with six packs per box, each containing 10 cards. This 200-card base set combines a vibrant selection of rookies and veteran players, offering a design that honors the product’s history while embracing the future, and boxes are pre-selling for $299.
Popular inserts like Crusade, Thrillers, and Stellar Rookies are featured, with the added excitement of autograph parallels.
Collectors can anticipate finding two autographs, two memorabilia cards, five numbered base or rookie cards, inserts or insert parallels, rookie cards, and six Optichrome inserts or insert parallels in each box.
If Prizm releases in January, this will be the most timely release for Panini’s flagship product yet. Perhaps the unlicensed Topps cards are putting more pressure on Panini to get ther mid-tier products out on time, and if that’s the case, maybe they’re doing the hobby good in another way.
Either way, the 2024/25 Panini Prizm Basketball Hobby Box continues its legacy as one of the hobby’s most popular products. Known for its vibrant designs and extensive parallels, this year’s Prizm delivers new and familiar features.
Each box contains 12 packs with 12 cards per pack, offering 2 autographs, 22 Prizms, and 10 inserts.
The autograph lineup includes sets like Signatures, Rookie Signatures, Sensational Signatures, and the new Prizmatrix. Parallels include fan favorites alongside new Hobby-exclusive options like Prizms Skewed (#’d/249) and Basketball (#’d/225).
Collectors can also chase inserts in sets like Fireworks, Luck of the Lottery, Kaleidoscopic, and the all-new Talisman. SSP inserts Prizmania and the debuting Groovy add an extra layer of excitement to this highly anticipated release. Prizm Basketball remains a must-have for fans of colorful parallels and sought-after rookie cards.
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