Trading cards

All Elite Wrestling and Upper Deck Ink Multi-Year Exclusive Trading Card and Memorabilia Deal

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Friday, July 30, 2021

CARLSBAD, Calif., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Upper Deck, the premier global sports and entertainment trading card, memorabilia, and collectibles company, announced today a brand-new addition to the company's ever-growing trading card and memorabilia portfolio through an exclusive, multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Upper Deck, the premier global sports and entertainment trading card, memorabilia, and collectibles company, announced today a brand-new addition to the company's ever-growing trading card and memorabilia portfolio through an exclusive, multi-year deal with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
  • This marks the first time in company history that Upper Deck will offer sets of professional wrestling trading cards.
  • "We are excited to offer professional wrestling trading cards to our collectors and AEW fans for the first time," said Upper Deck Sports Brand Manager, Paul Zickler.
  • Upper Deck AEW trading cards will be available startingNovember 2021 at hobby shops nationwide and with Upper Deck Authorized Internet Retailers (AIRS) .

eBay Launches New Trading Cards Experience Bringing Price Guide & Collection Features to Enthusiasts

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a record-breaking year for the trading card industry, eBay announces today the introduction of Price Guide and Collection tools for trading cards.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a record-breaking year for the trading card industry, eBay announces today the introduction of Price Guide and Collection tools for trading cards.
  • The new features provide a single destination for enthusiasts to view, manage, and track the value of their trading card portfolios.
  • Users can access Price Guide beta by typing in a trading card query in search to access the entry point that will lead them into the new experience.
  • Nearly 18 million trading cards were sold in Q1 2021 with an average of 139 cards sold per minute.

Marvel Masterpieces Set to Make Hollywood Debut

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Monday, July 12, 2021

NEW YORK, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's LA Art Show, Rehs Contemporary will present a selection of works featuring some of the most iconic Marvel Comic characters; paintings completed by David Palumbo for Marvel Masterpieces 2020.

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  • NEW YORK, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's LA Art Show, Rehs Contemporary will present a selection of works featuring some of the most iconic Marvel Comic characters; paintings completed by David Palumbo for Marvel Masterpieces 2020.
  • Back in 1992, the non-sport trading card industry was transformed by an ambitious new release Marvel Masterpieces.
  • Every other year, Upper Deck Entertainment and Skybox team up with a single artist to release a new premium set of trading cards.
  • Aside from the sense of accomplishment in completing such a vast series, Palumbo notes that when he was just a teenager his mother and step-father, Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo, completed their own Marvel Masterpieces set.

GROSS OUT Pop-comic Trading Cards Re-Animated as Limited Edition NFT's

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Friday, June 25, 2021

Individual NFT's are built to loop together as a set in High-Def on a large screen, and trade individually with all the usual properties found in a pro trading card collection.

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  • Individual NFT's are built to loop together as a set in High-Def on a large screen, and trade individually with all the usual properties found in a pro trading card collection.
  • For the price of a Bored Ape today, you could purchase a whole GROSS OUT base set.
  • For full information visit the website: www.grossout.net
    First published in 2005 as one of few brands created for kids in the 2000's and syndicated globally as comics and trading cards.
  • Over the years, the company has printed millions of trading cards and comics, shipped many container loads of toys, and published various online games and animated cartoons.

The Topps Company Announces First Quarter 2021 Results

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Net income for the first quarter of 2021 was $23.4 million compared to $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2020.

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  • Net income for the first quarter of 2021 was $23.4 million compared to $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2020.
  • On June 22, 2021, MUDS filed an amendment to its preliminary proxy statement which includes Topps complete First Quarter 2021 financial results.
  • Topps Digital Sports & Entertainment has connected with people around the world who have downloaded our apps including Topps BUNT, TOPPS KICK, Star Wars: Card Trader by Topps, Topps WWE SLAM, Topps NHL SKATE, Marvel Collect!
  • Topps believes these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to Topps financial condition and results of operations.

Collectable To Offer Shares Of Record-Setting 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth Pre-Rookie Card Valued At $6 Million

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

The 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth issue is considered one of the most valuable baseball cards in the entire sports collectibles industry.

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  • The 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth issue is considered one of the most valuable baseball cards in the entire sports collectibles industry.
  • Graded an SGC 3, this card is the rarest and most valuable Babe Ruth card in existence, and is considered his true Minor League rookie card.
  • In contrast, there have been no sales of this Babe Ruth Baltimore News card since 2013.
  • "The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum celebrates and preserves the legacy of baseball's greatest star, George Herman 'Babe' Ruth," said Shawn Herne, Executive Director of the Babe Ruth Museum.

WorthPoint® Adds Sterling Sports Auctions to Data Partner Program

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Friday, June 4, 2021

ATLANTA, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WorthPoint Corporation has formed a data partnership with Sterling Sports Auctions of Alexandria, Minn.

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  • ATLANTA, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WorthPoint Corporation has formed a data partnership with Sterling Sports Auctions of Alexandria, Minn.
  • Nearly 50,000 results from Sterling Sports' auctions are now available in WorthPoint's Price Guide, including a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card No.
  • "Sports cards and memorabilia continue to be really popular with WorthPoint subscribers," said Will Seippel, WorthPoint founder and CEO.
  • Sterling Sports Auctions is accepting bids for their June 10-24 auction, and consignments for their July 22 to August 5 auction.

The Topps Company Announces Strong First Quarter Sales Results

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

We are very pleased with the strength exhibited by our business during the first quarter, said Michael Brandstaedter, Chief Executive Officer of The Topps Company.

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  • We are very pleased with the strength exhibited by our business during the first quarter, said Michael Brandstaedter, Chief Executive Officer of The Topps Company.
  • Topps expects to report full first quarter 2021 results concurrent with the filing of the first amendment to the proxy by MUDS.
  • Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will be named Topps and will be listed on NASDAQ under the new ticker symbol TOPP.
  • Topps Digital Sports & Entertainment has connected with people around the world who have downloaded our apps including Topps BUNT, TOPPS KICK, Star Wars: Card Trader by Topps, Topps WWE SLAM, Topps NHL SKATE, Marvel Collect!

Panini America And Funko Introduce New Collectible For Sports Enthusiasts, Funko Pop! Trading Card

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Trading Card will incorporate Panini's globally popular Prizm trading card brand for both the NBA and NFL.

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  • Trading Card will incorporate Panini's globally popular Prizm trading card brand for both the NBA and NFL.
  • Trading Card will feature the Panini Prizm trading card art packaged together in a protective case that can be hung on a wall.
  • "The strength of what Panini is doing in the trading card space and Funko's passionate fan base provides trading card and Pop!
  • The Panini Group, established 60 years ago in Modena, Italy, has subsidiaries throughout Europe, Latin America and the United States.

Beckett Launches Line of Trading Card Protective Accessories

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Beckett Shield is a new protective accessory brand Beckett launched to increase the accessibility of protective sleeves, pages and semi-rigid holders that have been in short supply across the industry.

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  • Beckett Shield is a new protective accessory brand Beckett launched to increase the accessibility of protective sleeves, pages and semi-rigid holders that have been in short supply across the industry.
  • Collectors have experienced a significant reduction in access to protective sports and trading card accessories due to recent industry supply chain issues and high demand.
  • Beckett Shield is produced in North America and will be more readily available than other similar products.
  • Beckett Shield products will be available at local hobby shops or can be purchased directly in the online store .