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Events & Recaps · Jul 30, 2026

Gen Con 2026 Opens Today: A Naruto TCG Debut, Lorcana's Great Hunny Rescue, and The Hobbit's Second Preview Wave

Gen Con runs July 30 through August 2 in Indianapolis and it has become a major trading card event. Bandai debuts the Naruto Card Game with an exclusive promo, Lorcana launches a n…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 30, 2026

The National's Exclusive Cards: Topps at Booth 555, Panini's Gem Box, and What They Actually Resell For

The 46th National runs through August 2 in Rosemont, and show-exclusive cards are the most volatile thing on the floor. Here is how Topps and Panini are distributing theirs this ye…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 30, 2026

The National 2026 Opens Its Doors: A Record Crowd, 600-Plus Dealers, and a First-Timer's Day One Playbook

The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention opens today in Rosemont with a record 500,000-plus square feet, 600-plus dealers, and up to 150,000 attendees expected. Here is what …

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Events & Recaps · Jul 28, 2026

The National's 34-Signer Autograph Lineup: Montana, Ripken, Iverson, and How to Plan Your Week in Rosemont

The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention opens July 29 with 34 star signers, from Joe Montana and Jerry Rice to Cal Ripken Jr., Allen Iverson, Mike Tyson, and Ric Flair. Here…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 28, 2026

Topps Ditches Wrapper Redemption for The National: What Changes at the Hobby's Biggest Show This Week

The 46th National opens Wednesday in Rosemont, and Topps is skipping its traditional Wrapper Redemption program. National-exclusive packs will be sold directly at the Topps booth i…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 24, 2026

SDCC 2026 Opens Today: Trading Cards Take Over Comic-Con With Topps Marvel Mint, KAYOU, and a 300-Box Exclusive

San Diego Comic-Con runs July 23-26 and trading cards are everywhere: Topps debuts 2026 Marvel Mint at Booth 2934, KAYOU brings an offsite, PSA hosts panels, and one exclusive is l…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 24, 2026

Comic-Con Is a Card Show Now: Topps Marvel Mint, Upper Deck's DC Absolute Debut, and the SDCC 2026 Exclusives

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 runs through Sunday, and Topps, Upper Deck, and KAYOU all brought serious card exclusives. From 2026 Marvel Mint to a new DC Absolute Universe set, here is…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 24, 2026

Card Show Weekend Preview July 25-26: 95 Shows, Philly's Trading Card Con, and the Calm Before The National

Roughly 95 shows across 30 states run this weekend as the hobby catches its breath before The National opens July 29. Philadelphia Trading Card Con headlines, SDCC wraps in San Die…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 23, 2026

The National Is One Week Away: Your Final Planning Guide to the 46th NSCC in Rosemont

The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention runs July 29 to August 2 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center: 500,000 square feet, 600-plus booths, and the entire hobby in o…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 23, 2026

The National Is One Week Away: What's Actually New at the Biggest Card Show Ever

The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention opens July 29 in Rosemont with 500,000 square feet, 150 added dealer tables, and a first-ever International Pavilion for soccer and T…

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Events & Recaps · Jul 21, 2026

Fanatics Fest 2026 Wrap: A Brady-Logan Paul Clash, a World Cup Watch Party, and a Hobby on a Roll

Four days at the Javits Center ended Sunday with a World Cup final watch party and a viral Tom Brady-Logan Paul confrontation. Here is the full recap of the exclusives, the dealer …

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Events & Recaps · Jul 21, 2026

Pokemon Worlds 2026 Hits San Francisco August 28-30: The Collector's Guide to the Biggest Weekend of the Year

The 2026 Pokemon World Championships land at Moscone Center August 28-30 - the first Worlds of the Mega Evolution era. The event promos, the Worlds bump on winning decklists, and w…

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