Ludex Blog Jun 30, 2026 Hobby

2026 Topps Tribute Baseball: Checklist, Release Date, and What to Expect

2026 Topps Tribute marks a milestone: the 25th anniversary of the brand’s debut, where it was the first Topps product to guarantee a hit in every pack. This year’s checklist leans into that history with a 100-card base set, a deep autograph and memorabilia lineup, and a special Barry Bonds career retrospective insert. Join Topps […]

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Ludex Blog Jun 30, 2026 Hobby

Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration: Every New Product Announced (Release Dates & Details)

Pokémon is turning 30, and the Trading Card Game is marking the milestone with one of its biggest product lineups in years. The new 30th Celebration expansion launches September 16, 2026, with additional releases rolling out through early November. Here’s every product that’s been announced so far, along with what’s actually inside each one. What’s […]

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Upper Deck Blog Jun 30, 2026 Hobby

UPPER DECK CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A PATRIOTIC TRADING CARD SET

Carlsbad, CA (June 30, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with an exclusive trading card set inspired by the trailblazers, iconic landmarks, and timeless symbols that embody national pride. Through the Upper Deck e-Pack platform, collectors and enthusiasts can chase presidential 1-of-1 cut signature cards alongside rare […] The post UPPER DECK CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A PATRIOTIC TRADING CARD SET appeared first on Upper Deck.

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Upper Deck Blog Jun 26, 2026 Hobby

UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPH TRADING CARD DEAL WITH 2026 NHL FIRST OVERALL PICK GAVIN MCKENNA

Carlsbad, CA (June 26, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is proud to welcome Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, to its roster. As part of the deal, Upper Deck will be the sole producer of McKenna’s NHL autographed trading cards – holding the rights to use McKenna’s name, image, likeness, and autograph on Upper Deck […] The post UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPH TRADING CARD DEAL WITH 2026 NHL FIRST OVERALL PICK GAVIN MCKENNA appeared first on Upper Deck.

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Ludex Blog Jun 23, 2026 Hobby

2026 Topps Tier One Baseball: Checklist, Hits, and Set Breakdown

2026 Topps Tier One Baseball drops June 24, marking 15 years since the brand first hit shelves in 2011. The formula is the same one that made it a staple: on-card autographs, premium memorabilia, and ornate designs wrapped in a tight four-card box. Each hobby box delivers two autographs and one relic. Join 2026 Topps […]

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Ludex Blog Jun 23, 2026 Hobby

2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome Football: Checklist, Hits and Set Breakdown

2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome Football drops on June 19, 2026, and it’s the first time the Cosmic Chrome brand has launched with full NFL licensing. The 2024 version covered the NFL but without a license, so this year’s product is a significant step up, featuring authentic team logos, uniforms, and proper NFL branding throughout. Hobby […]

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Ludex Blog Jun 23, 2026 Hobby

2026 Panini Prizm FIFA World Cup Soccer Cards: Checklist, Inserts, Autos and Box Breakdown

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and Panini is ready with its flagship soccer release. 2026 Panini Prizm FIFA World Cup Soccer covers all 48 nations in the expanded tournament, with a massive 500-card base set, a deep parallel rainbow, and hit content ranging from legends like Pele and Diego Maradona to current stars […]

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Ludex Blog Jun 17, 2026 Hobby

The Best Cards Pulled From 2026 Topps Series 2 Baseball So Far

2026 Topps Series 2 Baseball is here. As the follow-up to the flagship 75th Anniversary release, Series 2 carries the same energy, collectors across Hobby, Jumbo, Hanger, and Blaster formats are already sharing some impressive early pulls. Below is a look at some of the best cards coming out of boxes on release day. If […]

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Cardboard Connection Jun 16, 2026 Hobby

2026 Panini Select Racing Trading Card Box Set Review and Checklist

               2026 Panini Select Racing Trading Card Box Set: In-Depth Review, Breakdown, Parallels, Inserts & Analysis The 2026 Panini Select Racing (also called Select NASCAR Racing) hobby box delivers the third consecutive year of premium Optichrome/Prizm-style NASCAR cards from Panini. It builds directly on the successful 2024 and 2025 […]

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Cardboard Connection Jun 15, 2026 Hobby

2026 Panini Prizm FIFA World Cup Soccer Cards – Full Review & Checklist

                     2026 Panini Prizm FIFA World Cup Soccer Cards – Full Review & Checklist Breakdown The FIFA World Cup only comes around every four years, and so does the trading card release that arguably carries more weight in the soccer hobby than any other. 2026 Panini […]

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Cardboard Connection Jun 15, 2026 Hobby

2026 Panini Immaculate Baseball Set Review and Checklist

               2026 Panini Immaculate Collection Baseball: A Premium Return Focused on On-Card Autographs, Elite Memorabilia, and Low-Numbered Hits Panini Immaculate Collection Baseball returns in 2026 after a three-year hiatus since the 2023 edition, delivering one of the hobby’s most hit-dense, high-end baseball products. This MLBPA-licensed (but non-MLB licensed, with […]

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Ludex Blog Jun 11, 2026 Hobby

The Most Expensive Trading Cards of 2026 World Cup Players

The Most Expensive Trading Cards of 2026 World Cup Players The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and it’s already driving serious attention in the trading card hobby. Collectors are hunting for cards of the players heading to North America, and some of those cards have already […]

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Beckett News Jun 11, 2026 Hobby

The Most Valuable Lionel Messi Soccer Cards

The five most valuable Lionel Messi cards include his famed Panini rookie card, iconic parallels from the debut of big brands, and a Kaboom. The post The Most Valuable Lionel Messi Soccer Cards appeared first on Beckett News.

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Beckett News Jun 11, 2026 Grading

Market Watch: Graded Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering TCG Spike in Value and Demand

The trading card game market continues to surge across all sectors with no signs of slowing down. As to be expected, the heavyweights in the TCG market – Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering (MTG) – are collectors’ favorites, with rising valuations being realized week after week. Compiling recent public sales data, there are some fantastic four-, five-, and even six-figure reasons for collectors to be excited about the cards in their binders at home. Sold! Top Recent TCG Sales Data 1998 Magic: The Gathering Urza’s Saga #321 Gaea’s Cradle R A high-grade copy of a vintage TCG card is money […] The post Market Watch: Graded Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering TCG Spike in Value and Demand appeared first on Beckett News.

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Sports Collectors Daily Jun 11, 2026 Hobby

Net Patch from Anunoby’s Finals Tip-In Set to Become Trading Card

OG Anunoby's tip-in capped the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. Now, the photo being turned into a trading card with a literal piece of the moment coming to a 1-of-1 version.

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Sports Collectors Daily Jun 11, 2026 Grading

PSA 10 Examples of Rickey Henderson’s 1980 Topps Rookie Card Remain a Rare Find

Nearly 50,000 PSA graded examples in, finding a gem mint Rickey Henderson rookie card is still virtually impossible.

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Beckett News Jun 10, 2026 Hobby

2025-26 Panini Court Kings Basketball Details

2025-26 Panini Court Kings Basketball checklist details, hobby box breakdown, print runs, release date, autographs, inserts and more. The post 2025-26 Panini Court Kings Basketball Details appeared first on Beckett News.

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Beckett News Jun 10, 2026 Hobby

2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends Checklist and Details

2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends checklist, parallels, inserts, autographs, relics, sketch cards, pre-order date, box info, and more. The post 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends Checklist and Details appeared first on Beckett News.

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Ludex Blog Jun 08, 2026 Hobby

The Best Cards To Look For In 2026 Topps Finest Baseball

Topps Finest has been one of the most beloved Chrome brands in the hobby since the 1990s, and the 2026 edition keeps that tradition alive while introducing some genuinely exciting new wrinkles. For the first time in the brand’s history, Finest is no longer a hobby-only product, expanding into four distinct formats to give collectors […]

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Ludex Blog Jun 04, 2026 Hobby

Ludex Web Collection Management Is Here: A Full Desktop Experience for Your Collection

Ludex Web Collection Management is now live in Early Beta at collections.ludex.com. It’s a browser-based companion to the Ludex mobile app that gives you a full desktop interface for viewing, organizing, valuing, and selling your trading card collection. Your collection syncs automatically between the app and the web platform, so everything stays in one place. […]

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Ludex Blog Jun 02, 2026 Auction

What Makes a Trading Card? A Beginner’s Guide to Card Types

By: A Rookie Collector Discovering what card collecting is all about, a rookie’s path to becoming a collector. Join Trading Card Breaks on eBay Live! After diving into the rich history surrounding trading cards and coming out the other end with newfound awe (read here), it’s time I learn what exactly is on these small […]

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Cardboard Connection Jun 02, 2026 Hobby

2025-26 Panini Obsidian Soccer Set Review and Checklist

               2025-26 Panini Obsidian Soccer is the seventh edition of Panini’s premium, hit-heavy soccer release. It emphasizes a signature dark Optichrome aesthetic with vibrant Electric Etch parallels, die-cut inserts, and a strong guarantee of four autographs or memorabilia cards per hobby box. Product Configuration and Box Breakdown Hobby Box: […]

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Cardboard Connection Jun 02, 2026 Hobby

2025 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Baseball Set Review and Checklist

               2025 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Baseball Set Review & Breakdown Topps brings back its popular anniversary Chrome product in 2025 (released June 5, 2026) with a stunning homage to the iconic 1955 Topps Baseball design—the 70th anniversary of that classic flagship set. Officially known as 2025 Topps Chrome […]

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Cardboard Connection Jun 02, 2026 Hobby

2025-26 Panini Prizm FIFA Set Review and Checklist

               2025-26 Panini Prizm FIFA Soccer is a premium club-focused chromium product that delivers high-end visuals, a strong parallel rainbow, and chase elements tailored for soccer collectors. Released around May 8, 2026, it emphasizes top clubs rather than national teams, featuring stars from leagues worldwide. Base Set and Design […]

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