Panini America On Location: More Wrapper Mayhem on Day 2 at 2012 Toronto Fall Expo
TORONTO, Ontario — Day 2 at the 2012 Toronto Fall Expo started with the Panini America team arriving to a line of sports collectors and autograph seekers wrapped all the way around the International Centre. The scene here has become synonymous with what has simply become one of the most fantastic sports card and memorabilia shows north of the U.S. border. Of course, Panini America has been here every step of the way to capture the event from start to finish.
There’s always a ton of variety at the Toronto Expo show, and this year has been no different. From the wrapper-redemption variety at the Panini America booth to the autograph guests — there is something for everyone. In fact, former professional wrestling and Tennessee Volunteer basketball superstar Kevin Nash stopped by to sign autographs for fans and bust a few packs of Panini America product.
We provided highlights from Saturday’s second day at the 2012 Toronto Fall Expo in the massive gallery below. Be sure to stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance for coverage of the final day here in Toronto.
In addition to providing can’t-miss images from the show, we’re also going to be awarding some sweet prizes, including Expo-only autographed cards and wrapper-redemption packs. And all you have to do to be eligible to win is comment on your favorite photos from the event, beginning with yesterday’s Day 1 gallery and continuing the below Day 2 gallery.
And just in case you forgot, you can still get wrapper-redemption packs even if you can’t make it to the 2012 Toronto Fall Expo this weekend. All you have to do is go online at iCollectPanini.com and purchase select Panini products from now through Monday (while supplies last) and we will send you the same packs that are available from the show floor!
UPDATE:
***DAY 2 WINNERS ANNOUNCED***
Congratulations to Brian & Sanford winners of the Day 2 Toronto Expo prizes. Please send your contact information to creed@paniniamerica.net
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Look like the line was worth it!
Thanks for the sharing it Tracy!
Nice to see all their smiles, very uplifting!
Its always awesome to see that Panini is giving back to the community!
Love it!
Peace!
Are you pinoymamba of blowout?you sound like him hahaaha
Wow Kevin Nash in da house…again fantastic showing and I noticed some real sweet Hab’s pulls….Great Stuff!
I’m pretty jealous of the collectors here, looks like a blast. The joy of collectors of all ages shows what a great event it is. Even though I’m a Cowboy hater, that triple patch is pretty sweet
Brian,
Congrats you are one of the winners for Day 2 Toronto Expo Prizes – please send your contact information to creed@paniniamerica.net
Lots of sick patches! Love the shots of the kids holding their hits!!!
I think the best shot is of the line of people waiting to get in. To those people who say the hobby is dead, all they need to see is that kind of dedication + the excitement of opening boxes or the redemption packs to see that the hobby is alive and kicking!!!
The reminders that ex-Flyers Simon Gagne, Jeff Carter, etc are Stanley Cup Champions makes me sad a bit for my hometown Flyers, though.
Thanks for keeping us updated!!!
love the kevin nash shots. really cool hockey patches.
Is that a super oversized jumbo jersey card of Gordie Howe 😮 SICK!!! And those Mammoth patches are also absoulutely Magic!
It’s always fun to watch pics of people being happy, especially in combination with beautiful cards. It makes me smile too! Have a great last day at the Expo!
Looks like a great time was had by all.
Agree with Keith S, the shots of the line-up off people waiting to get in are great, Once again I am not happy that icollectpanini do not ship to Australia, Wanted to get my hands on a couple of these packs, JUST HAVE TO DROOL ON MY KEYBOARD lol
Still loving the kid photos! Saw an Americana box sitting on the table! That’s great that Americana can make it to predominantly hockey/sports show. Love sharing the Americana with my kids- great history and women’s soccer!
as for the giveaway wrapper-redemption cards, my favorite today has to be the landeskog patch card, what a sweet card. i also have to say those goalie pull cards in this years panini certified look awesome. you folks at panini are surely leading the way on innovation.
A Kevin Nash appearance? WOW! He’s a pro wrestling legend, those are definitely my favorite shots of this gallery! Thanks Chris and everyone at Panini!
PS – On a technical question, for the contest can we comment here to be eligible or do we have to comment on each individual photo we like? Because I am having problems finding the path to comment on individual photos on mobile. Thanks for the answer!
You can comment here, brother.
ThatnTannehill Prestige card is so cool looking..don’t remember seeing one like it..Always will take a Bryce Harper card. Lot of sweet cards here
Wow! Kevin Nash photos definitely the best!!! Awesome job guys!
Congrats you are one of the winners for Day 2 Toronto Expo Prizes – please send your contact information to creed@paniniamerica.net
I’m not entering the contest but I was at the second day of the card show and compared to the spring show that happened in Toronto, Panini did a bad job of the redemption program. Last year we were allowed to buy pack such as 4 hockey elites to get a pack of one redemption. This year we had only had the option to buy full boxes. Sorry Panini that I can’t effort boxes to participate, I’m not gonna spend money on hockey scores that does not have any hits just to get one pack of redemption. I talked to the Panini reps at the show and they were no help at all. I understand this is time for you too sell more boxes but try to do something for the majority of collectors who can’t spend that much money during this tough time in the economy.
I’m already looking forward to the next show, hope you do a better job
I honestly think they did it this way this year because of the lockout and there are not many new hockey products out yet. I know last year that you did have to buy a full box of Score still to get one redemption pack, so that part didn’t change.
the lineup photo was impressive–wish I could have made it
Kevin Nash is looking a little like Jack Morris these days.
that jordan nolan looks sweet!!
For me…I am putting my comment as a combination…the most important thing about the photos other than rocking cards..is all of the happy faces having fun doing a great hobby. That is the most important part!
I remember standing in that line earlier this year for the Hasek signing weekend. Always a great time to see the athletes and all of the products, unfortunately couldn’t make it this time around. The Dareus jumbo and the promotional items for Howe – good stuff!
I’m wishing I had a case of 12-13 Certified Hockey to open right now. I can’t imagine how fun that would be. I need to get myself to the expo. Expo 2013 here I come!
BIG SEXY in the house!!! I would love to get a Kevin Nash signed card from this show. I also like the Jonas Valanciunas sweet patch! Great photos!
Wow!!! If only my job didn’t keep me from being there myself. I can mentally insert myself into each of the random people pics and lve vicariously through the stories I hear, lol.
That is a beautiful 12-13 Certified Black Patrick Roy!
Thanks Panini for making my little girl’s very first card show unforgettable! Now, I even have my wife’s approval : )
You are missing one picture to give the true T.O. experience. All the Panini guys in line at the sausage cart!
That Lafleur auto looks great! Nice to see the CnC guys at the Panini booth too!
I’m hoping you’re still accepting entries for the contest part of this post, but if not, it doesn’t matter. 🙂 Anyways, my personal favorite pick of both days happened to be seeing the people waiting in line just to get in. I personally remember doing that myself in the ’90’s when I lived in Toronto for awhile for school. Of the cards pulled and showed, I’d have to admit, I’m partial to the Crosby jersey that was pulled, but hey, I’m a Penguins fan. lol. Otherwise, I’m digging that Adam Henrique on the Day 1 gallery with it’s triple colors. I would love to be able to pull a card like that myself in the future!
***DAY 2 WINNERS ANNOUNCED***
Congratulations to Brian & Sanford winners of the Day 2 Toronto Expo prizes. Please send your contact information to creed@paniniamerica.net
our Sports Card Show is only 5 days away …Dec 9th 2012 google West Toronto Card Show