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Pokémon 30th Celebration ETB Prices Drop as Retailers Deploy Lottery Systems to Manage Demand
consumer-tech12 days ago

Pokémon 30th Celebration ETB Prices Drop as Retailers Deploy Lottery Systems to Manage Demand

The Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box (ETB) is now available for $89.99 at Amazon, significantly below market rates, though access is restricted to an invite-only lottery system. Walmart is simultaneously running a limited-time drawing for the same product at $70. These measures aim to distribute scarce inventory fairly amid high demand, while the set's high pull rates have already deflated broader resale prices for many chase cards.

via Mashable|
#30th-celebration#amazon#consumer-tech
Yorkshire fans sprint for Pokémon's 30th anniversary cards
entertainment24 days ago

Yorkshire fans sprint for Pokémon's 30th anniversary cards

Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary with a major card release that has Yorkshire fans buzzing, as shops like Evolution Games in Halifax expect queues and early openings while collectors chase scarce reprints (including a coveted Crystal Lugia). The surge in value over the years—cards once worth pounds now fetch thousands—fuels a nostalgia-driven frenzy, but experts warn about scams on secondary markets and urge purchases from reputable retailers.

via BBC|
#anniversary#collectors#entertainment
Trading Cards as Currency: Peter Levin on Hollywood’s Card Boom
business1 month ago

Trading Cards as Currency: Peter Levin on Hollywood’s Card Boom

Peter Levin, founder of Griffin Gaming Partners and longtime card collector, explains why trading cards have grown into a global, investable ecosystem: the rise of grading and authentication, massive brand crossovers and IP deals (Disney, Hasbro, DC), the influence of games like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering, and social-media-driven demand that democratizes access for both casual buyers and serious collectors—underpinned by a burgeoning market that Levin believes could function like currency in a future apocalypse.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#business#collectibles-market#griffin-gaming-partners
Magic’s Zeta Drop Fails: WotC Apologizes for Secret Lair Chaos
games1 month ago

Magic’s Zeta Drop Fails: WotC Apologizes for Secret Lair Chaos

Wizards of the Coast apologized after the Magic: The Gathering Zeta Set drop on Secret Lair—a MSCHF collaboration—collapsed with chaotic queuing, order-confirmation failures, and random cancellations. The sale was briefly paused for investigation, then resumed before selling out, and Wizards offered no concrete remediation yet beyond promising updates as they investigate. The incident adds to ongoing player frustration with Secret Lair’s shift from print-on-demand to limited print runs and prior sale problems.

via Gizmodo|
#games#magic-the-gathering#mschf
entertainment2 months ago

Retro Camp Miasma Merch Unveils VHS Sleeves and Trading Cards Ahead of New Film

Ahead of the August 7 release of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, MUBI and Mutant are selling retro merch for a fictional 14-film Camp Miasma franchise, including VHS sleeves and a 12-card trading card pack. VHS tapes aren’t included since the films aren’t real, but the sleeves and cards are for display. The full sleeve set costs $40 and the card pack $10, with additional items like posters, T-shirts, and a cap also available. The film stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson and is produced by Mubi and Plan B Entertainment; pre-orders are open through Mutant’s shop.

via Bloody Disgusting|
#camp-miasma#entertainment#jane-schoenbrun
Ohtani One-of-One Card Lands Over $10 Million
business2 months ago

Ohtani One-of-One Card Lands Over $10 Million

A one-of-one Shohei Ohtani Topps Gold Logoman dual autograph card — with two gold MLB logo patches and English and Kanji autographs — was pulled in Boca Raton and sold for more than $10 million. The patches commemorate back-to-back MVP seasons (2024–25) and come from a Sept. 7, 2025 road game and a Apr. 12, 2026 home game; the card’s value is driven by Ohtani’s 2024–25 production (63 doubles, 109 homers, 232 RBI in 317 games) and a 2.87 ERA over 14 appearances in 2025 as the Dodgers secured World Series titles in both years.

via Bleacher Report|
#autographs#business#collectibles
Boca Raton Collector Pulls 1-of-1 Ohtani Card as $10M Bounty Sparks Frenzy
sports2 months ago

Boca Raton Collector Pulls 1-of-1 Ohtani Card as $10M Bounty Sparks Frenzy

A Boca Raton collector pulled a one-of-one Topps Gold Logoman dual autograph Ohtani card with two gold MLB logo patches from 2025–26, triggering a $10 million bounty from Grade10 and reigniting hype after earlier $5 million resale-value estimates. The card features English and Kanji autographs and patches from a Sept. 7, 2025 road game and a Apr. 12, 2026 home game, and it highlights Ohtani's back-to-back MVP seasons, including his strong 2024–25 numbers (63 doubles, 109 HR, 232 RBI in 317 games; .296/.391/.634) and a 2025 2.87 ERA over 14 appearances as the Dodgers captured World Series titles in both years.

via Bleacher Report|
#bounty#collectibles#dodgers
Topps Breaks LeBron News With Historic Trading-Card Reveal of 76ers Signing
sports2 months ago

Topps Breaks LeBron News With Historic Trading-Card Reveal of 76ers Signing

Topps, a Fanatics-owned trading-card company, announced that LeBron James will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking the first time a player move was disclosed via a trading card. A Topps Now card went on sale before jersey availability, and one base-card buyer could win a 1-of-1 autographed version. The Sixers were reportedly surprised by the decision, underscoring the growing intertwining of sports business and memorabilia.

via The New York Times|
#lebron-james#nba#philadelphia-76ers
One Piece Night Sparks Stadium Chaos and a Booming Card Market at Dodger Stadium
sports3 months ago

One Piece Night Sparks Stadium Chaos and a Booming Card Market at Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium turned into a One Piece Night spectacle as 52,000 fans queued for a Monkey D. Luffy promo card, prompting heavy security and traffic as crowds surged to grab and resell the card. Initial offers ran around $100–$150, but prices quickly climbed to $600–$700 in-stadium, with some listings exceeding $1,000 on secondary markets, as the team boosted inventory to ensure everyone received a card.

via The New York Times|
#dodgers#fan-frenzy#one-piece
American Airlines marks a century with collectible flight cards
business5 months ago

American Airlines marks a century with collectible flight cards

American Airlines is launching centennial-themed trading cards that pilots will start handing out in May, with four current fleet cards (A321neo, 737-800, 777-300ER, 787-9P) plus three special-edition aircraft (DC-3, 707-123, MD-80). Each card includes an aircraft image, specs, diagrams and historical registrations; more than seven million cards will be printed for the summer and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

via American Airlines|
#american-airlines#aviation#business
business7 months ago

Pokémon Expands U.S. Footprint with Excell Brands Acquisition

The Pokémon Company International agreed to acquire Excell Brands, a leading U.S. distributor and category management provider for trading cards and collectibles. The deal, expected to close after regulatory approvals, deepens a long-running partnership as Excell Brands’ largest U.S. distributor, and will invest in Excell’s capabilities while preserving its independent approach. Both companies celebrate 30th anniversaries this year and emphasize trust and shared values as they start a new chapter.

via Business Wire|
#acquisition#business#distribution