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Hobby News · Jul 15, 2026

MTG Star Trek First Look: Actor Autograph Cards, Textless Shock Lands, and Kirk vs Janeway

Tuesday's WeeklyMTG stream revealed the first cards from the November 13 Star Trek set, including a Magic first: autograph cards with real actor signatures. Here is everything coll…

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Hobby News · Jul 15, 2026

Spain Reaches the World Cup Final: Yamal's Card Market Hits Uncharted Territory

Spain beat France 2-0 to book a spot in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, and England-Argentina decides the opponent tonight. Here is how collectors should navigate the biggest so…

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Hobby News · Jul 15, 2026

AL Shuts Out the NL 4-0 in Philadelphia: Bellinger Takes All-Star MVP and the Card Market Takes Notes

The American League rode a first-inning burst and a combined three-hitter to the first All-Star shutout since 2013. Here is what Cody Bellinger's MVP night, Miguel Vargas's homer, …

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

Mew Gold Star Hits $192,000 as Celebi ex Jumps Tenfold: The Gold Star Market Just Broke Its Ceiling

A PSA 10 Mew Gold Star sold for 192,000 dollars at Fanatics Collect, more than doubling its April record, while Celebi ex leapt from 7,500 to 78,000 dollars. Why EX-era Gold Stars …

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

Jordan Walker Wins the 2026 Home Run Derby on the Final Pitch: What a Breakout Night Does to His Card Market

Jordan Walker beat Kyle Schwarber 12-11 on the last pitch of the final to become the first Cardinal ever to win the Home Run Derby. Here is what the breakout night means for his ro…

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

NVIDIA Is Printing Trading Cards Now: GeForce Series 1 Turns GPU History Into Free Collectibles

NVIDIA unveiled GeForce Trading Cards Series 1, a free numbered set celebrating GPU history from the NV1 to the RTX 2080 Ti, given away at QuakeCon, gamescom, and on social channel…

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

PSA Europe Is Live: Frankfurt Facility Opens to Dealers as the $200 Million Global Expansion Begins

PSA's first full-scale European grading facility has begun accepting submissions in Frankfurt, starting with authorized dealers before a wider August rollout. What the 200 million …

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

World Cup Semifinals Are Set: France-Spain and England-Argentina Put the Soccer Card Market on Edge

France meets Spain in Dallas on July 14 and England faces Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, with the World Cup final looming July 19. Here is the card market angle on Yamal vs Mbapp…

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

Home Run Derby Night in Philadelphia: Caglianone, Murakami, and the Hometown Harper Chase

The 2026 Home Run Derby airs tonight from Citizens Bank Park on Netflix, with Jac Caglianone, Munetaka Murakami, and hometown stars Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the field. He…

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

MTG Star Trek Reveals Are Confirmed for July: What We Know About the November 13 Set

Magic's lead designer confirms Star Trek set reveals are coming this month ahead of the November 13 launch timed to the franchise's 60th anniversary. Here is everything known so fa…

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

PSA's Backlog Falls From 14 Million to 12 Million: Value Tiers Now Projected to Return Around October

PSA graded more than two million cards in May and the backlog has dropped from 14 million to about 12 million. Here is the updated math on when sub-$80 value tiers reopen, and what…

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Hobby News · Jul 14, 2026

World Cup Quarterfinal Weekend: Spain, England, and Argentina Advance as the Card Market Reprices in Real Time

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals are done: Spain, England, and Argentina are through to the semifinals. Here is how the soccer card market is repricing around the survivors, why el…

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