{
  "id": 13937675,
  "title": "The ultimate holiday gift for sports card nerds — preorder Panini’s 2026 Mangaverse Football hobby boxes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/the-ultimate-holiday-gift-for-sports-card-nerds-preorder-paninis-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:08:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/panini-mangaverse-football-trading-cards-preorder"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For sports card enthusiasts searching for the perfect holiday gift, Panini America has unveiled the 2026 Mangaverse Football set. This unique collection merges NFL stars, top college athletes, and legendary gridiron figures with Japanese manga-inspired artwork. Hobby Boxes for this set are now available for preorder on Panini's website, and retail options will be accessible at major stores such as Target, Walmart, and Dick's Sporting Goods ahead of the holiday season.\n\nThe 2026 Mangaverse Football set distinguishes itself by featuring 100 cards with a focus on iconic figures like Deion Sanders, Randy Moss, and Lawrence Taylor. Instead of traditional action shots, each player is portrayed as a manga protagonist, with bonus inserts and autographs to collect. The Hobby Box is ideal for serious collectors, offering 1 guaranteed autograph, 3 numbered parallels, and 6 inserts or insert parallels per box, totaling 6 cards per pack. Exclusive Super Short Print cards like Starcade and Blank Slate can also be found in the Hobby Box.\n\nFor those on a budget, retail Ornament Boxes provide a cost-effective alternative. These holiday-themed boxes, available at big-box stores, contain 15 cards per pack, including two retail-exclusive parallels, three inserts, and a special Winter Wonderland holiday insert. Panini America's 2026 Mangaverse Football set is an exciting crossover offering for sports card collectors this year.",
  "summary": "Panini 2026 Mangaverse Football trading cards combine NFL stars and college legends with Japanese manga artwork. Preorder hobby boxes with guaranteed autographs now.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}