Fireworks Display: Panini America Previews Explosive New Autograph Arrivals (Gallery)

Before you set out with family and friends to celebrate our nation’s independence on this glorious Fourth of July holiday, we thought we’d treat you to a must-see fireworks demonstration that only Panini America can provide. It’s a thrilling, chill-bump-inducing display sure to leave you in awe and inspired — especially if you happen to covet some of the greatest sports heroes on some of the sweetest sports cards you’ve likely ever seen.

With powder-keg products such as 2012-13 National Treasures Basketball, 2012-13 Prime Hockey and 2013 Cooperstown Baseball all in various stages of completion right now, Panini America HQ has been on the receiving end of some absolutely dynamite autographs in recent days. Headlined by the likes of transcendent talents such as Gordie Howe, Dr. J and Eddie Murray, our most recent batch of on-card autographs foretell of the splendor to come in the three aforementioned blockbusters.

But don’t simply take my word for the glory of what’s to come. Exercise your independence and take a look for yourself at the more than 50 pristine images that follow. You’ll be glad you did. Consider this gallery your first fireworks demonstration of the day, with the promise of more to come.

From all of us here at Panini America, here’s wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and memorable Fourth of July holiday. Now, let’s get to the eye candy.