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Hobby News · Apr 21, 2026

PSA Opens Frankfurt Grading Center This Summer, Changing the Game for EU Collectors

PSA has confirmed a new grading facility in Frankfurt, Germany opening in summer 2026. For European collectors and card shops, this eliminates transatlantic shipping and dramatical…

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Hobby News · Apr 21, 2026

Heritage Auctions Spring Sale Delivers a Joe Jackson T210 and a Jordan-Kobe Dual Auto

Heritage Auctions' Spring Sports Card Catalog delivered seven-figure bidding on a 1910 T210 Joe Jackson and a rare Jordan and Kobe dual autograph. Here is what the results say abou…

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Hobby News · Apr 21, 2026

2026 Bowman Baseball Opens Preorders April 13 With Ethan Holliday Leading the Chase

Topps has confirmed 2026 Bowman Baseball preorders open Monday, April 13, with Rockies phenom Ethan Holliday headlining the release. Here is what collectors need to know about the …

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Hobby News · Apr 20, 2026

2026 Wrestling Card Release Overview (Panini + Topps)

Wrestling cards have evolved from 1980s novelty to legitimate collecting category. This guide covers the 2026 wrestling card release landscape — Panini WWE products, AEW cards, a…

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Hobby News · Apr 20, 2026

Topps Chrome vs Bowman Chrome: Which Should You Buy?

Topps Chrome and Bowman Chrome are frequently confused — but they serve different market functions, capture players at different career stages, and have dramatically different va…

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Hobby News · Apr 20, 2026

2026 Upper Deck Hockey Release Guide

Upper Deck Hockey remains the most important NHL card product in the hobby. This guide covers the 2026 product landscape — Young Guns, The Cup, SP Authentic, and more — with co…

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Hobby News · Apr 20, 2026

Best Sports Card Products to Buy in 2026

2026 has one of the most diverse product landscapes the hobby has ever seen. This guide ranks the best sports card products across baseball, basketball, football, and hockey — wi…

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Hobby News · Apr 20, 2026

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Latest Set Buyer's Guide (2026)

Scarlet & Violet has dominated Pokémon TCG since 2023 — from 151 to Prismatic Evolutions to current releases. This guide covers what to look for, which chase cards drive set val…

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Hobby News · Apr 20, 2026

2026 Panini Prizm Basketball Drop Guide

Panini Prizm Basketball is the most important modern basketball card product in the hobby. This guide covers the 2026 release, box configurations, rookie class, and which cards to …

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Hobby News · Apr 20, 2026

2026 Topps Baseball Release Schedule (Complete Guide)

2026 Topps baseball continues aggressive product expansion. This guide tracks flagship Series 1/2/Update, Chrome, Bowman Chrome, Heritage, and every major Topps baseball release of…

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Hobby News · Apr 20, 2026

2026 Pokémon TCG Release Calendar (Updated Throughout the Year)

The complete 2026 Pokémon TCG release schedule — main sets, special releases, prereleases, and what collectors should prioritize. Bookmark and return for updates as new sets are…

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Hobby News · Apr 7, 2026

Pokemon TCG April 2026 Releases: Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle and Mega Ex Boxes

April is a lighter month for Pokemon TCG with just two releases on April 24: the Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle and Mega Meganium ex, Emboar ex, and Feraligatr ex boxes.

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