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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) .

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.

Beckett Announces Significant Expansion of Workforce as Industry Resurgence Continues

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Skills needed to succeed include firsthand knowledge of the trading card industry, strong organization and problem-solving skills and a meticulous mindset.\n"I\'ve had the pleasure of working with Beckett since 2000 and have never seen as much growth and excitement in the industry," said Jeromy Murray, president of Beckett.

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  • Skills needed to succeed include firsthand knowledge of the trading card industry, strong organization and problem-solving skills and a meticulous mindset.\n"I\'ve had the pleasure of working with Beckett since 2000 and have never seen as much growth and excitement in the industry," said Jeromy Murray, president of Beckett.
  • "We have some of the most talented and tenured employees in the industry.
  • Since publishing its first price guide in 1984, Beckett has expanded to include grading, authentication, organization, and protection services.
  • Beckett employees have been on staff for an average of seven years, with many boasting two decades with the company.

Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Sued for Damage to Kobe Bryant Topps Chrome Refractor Rookie Card

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Friday, May 14, 2021

b'On the eve of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant\xe2\x80\x99s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a lawsuit persists in California Superior Court over a Kobe Bryant trading card.

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  • b'On the eve of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant\xe2\x80\x99s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a lawsuit persists in California Superior Court over a Kobe Bryant trading card.
  • The lawsuit, filed in February 2021 by Lakers fan and trading card owner Lance Jackson, alleges that Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), one of the largest trading card authentication and grading companies in the world, damaged or mishandled his rare Topps Kobe Bryant Chrome Refractor Rookie Card.\nAccording to the complaint, Jackson stored the card in a safe, making sure that virtually no one would touch or handle the card.
  • Jackson\xe2\x80\x99s lawsuit alleges that PSA damaged his Kobe Bryant trading card or that it substituted the well-kept card with an inferior card.
  • Jackson has requested a jury trial and seeks recovery for the value of the card without damage.

World's Rarest Baseball Card Set on Deck For NFT Experience

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Those oversized sepia cards kicked off a 44-year treasure hunt for the "Miracle Set:" an ultra-rare baseball card set expected to shatter sports memorabilia records when its NFT experience launches on May 5.\n"Imagine a baseball card set that is 90 years old yet was unknown to the collecting public until the 1960s.

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  • Those oversized sepia cards kicked off a 44-year treasure hunt for the "Miracle Set:" an ultra-rare baseball card set expected to shatter sports memorabilia records when its NFT experience launches on May 5.\n"Imagine a baseball card set that is 90 years old yet was unknown to the collecting public until the 1960s.
  • [That\'s] the 1912 Plow\'s Candy Baseball Cards set," said top industry authenticator PSA, which graded every card in the "Miracle Set.
  • "\nThe Plow\'s Candy Collection baseball cards were the first set produced by a confectionary company in the Midwest.
  • "\nThe "Miracle Set" has been called the world\'s rarest baseball card set based on its pure scarcity, extraordinary design and historical legacy.

Topps Digital Strikes Again: Godzilla NFT Collectibles are Coming to the WAX Blockchain on March 31!

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Topps Digital continues to introduce exciting new products on the WAX Blockchain.

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  • GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Topps Digital continues to introduce exciting new products on the WAX Blockchain.
  • For over 70 years, Topps has been the preeminent creator and innovator of physical cards and digital collectibles.
  • The release of the Godzilla Collection joins a rapidly growing portfolio of officially licensed Topps NFT collectibles, including the pop culture phenomenon and Topps owned IP Garbage Pail Kids .
  • ET, Topps Digital will be releasing a new collection of NFTs on WAX that focuses on the legendary universe of Godzilla and the classic films.

Topps Announces Further Expansion in Japan

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

With its presence in Tokyo, Topps will increase its support to local customers and collectors in Japan and across the Asia region.

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  • With its presence in Tokyo, Topps will increase its support to local customers and collectors in Japan and across the Asia region.
  • Through partnerships with proven local talent and Topps' long-standing partnerships with global licensing partners like Major League Baseball, UEFA, Bundesliga, and Star Wars, this expansion in Japan is designed to support the creative culture of trading cards and continue Topps' heritage of empowering collectors and new fans across the globe.
  • "With 80 years of card creating history under our belt, we're thrilled to continue growing our brand with this exciting expansion into Japan," said David Leiner, Topps' VP & Global General Manager of Sports & Entertainment.
  • Topps' digital trading card apps portfolio, which has been a hit with millions of fans around the world, currently includes Topps BUNT, TOPPS KICK, Topps Star Wars: Card Trader, Topps WWE Slam, Topps NHL SKATE, The Walking Dead: Card Trader, Marvel Collect!

Coming to Walmart and Target: WAX Digital Cards from Topps

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Monday, February 22, 2021

These can be redeemed for exclusive GPK WAX Blockchain collectibles packs featuring 11 original pieces of art in multiple digital exclusive variants.

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  • These can be redeemed for exclusive GPK WAX Blockchain collectibles packs featuring 11 original pieces of art in multiple digital exclusive variants.
  • While the core value of the digital trading cards is in the artwork and data, the digital blockchain cards are dynamic.
  • As more fan experiences are unveiled and digital Topps cards owners participate, their unique digital cards can honor those events and people.
  • Topps' app portfolio, including Topps BUNT, Topps NFL HUDDLE, Topps KICK and Topps Star Wars: Card Trader, has been a hit with millions of fans around the world.

Topps® Celebrates 70 Years of Baseball Cards with Virtual Rip Party Event and Launch of the 2021 Series 1 Collection

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Monday, February 8, 2021

Following Topps' [extraordinarily] successful first-ever Million Card Rip Party in 2020, the 2nd Annual Topps Rip Party is being held one day prior to the official launch of Series 1.

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  • Following Topps' [extraordinarily] successful first-ever Million Card Rip Party in 2020, the 2nd Annual Topps Rip Party is being held one day prior to the official launch of Series 1.
  • Streaming live on Topps.com and Topps' social channels, special guests, including Don Mattingly, John Smoltz, and Keith Olbermann, will open packs of Topps cards from across seven decades of the Topps' rich history as Topps celebrates the 70 Year Anniversary of Topps Baseball.
  • The 2021 Topps Series 1 Collection will celebrate Topps' 70th year of producing baseball cards.
  • The Topps Series 1 Rip Party will be broadcasted live from Topps Headquarters in New York City on February 9th beginning at 6PM ET.

Kellytoy Offers Sneak Peek of New Squishmallows Intros for 2021

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Kellytoy aims to build on the Squishmallows' explosion in popularity and will grow the line to include more than 800 characters in all this year.

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  • Kellytoy aims to build on the Squishmallows' explosion in popularity and will grow the line to include more than 800 characters in all this year.
  • Squishmallows are available in a variety of shapes and sizes from 3.5 inches to 24 inches (SRP range: $2.99 to $59.99).
  • A larger offering of licensed Squishmallows is also expected with more collaborations to be announced throughout 2021.
  • Fans can shop Squishmallows, learn about all the characters, sign up for updates, download coloring sheets and register their Squishmallows at www.squishmallows.com .