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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

One Piece Drops Five Structure Decks at Once on July 31: Luffy, Zoro, Kuzan, Katakuri, and Sabo

Bandai releases structure decks ST-31 through ST-35 in a single day on July 31, four weeks before OP-17 becomes the game's first worldwide simultaneous set. Which decks matter for …

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Collecting Tips · Jul 28, 2026

Pitch Black Week One Market Check: Mega Darkrai ex Settles Near $310 After Its $750 Pre-Release Peak

A full week of sales data shows Mega Darkrai ex down nearly 60 percent from its pre-release high but still leading Pitch Black. Here is where the set's market stands and when the b…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

The Jordan-Kobe Dual Logoman 1/1 Goes to Public Auction for the First Time at Heritage's Summer Platinum Night

Heritage Auctions will offer the only 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Dual Logoman Autographs card of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant at its August 22-23 Platinum Night sale. It has ne…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

WNBA All-Star Recap: Jonquel Jones Takes MVP in Front of a Record Chicago Crowd and the Card Market Reacts

Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 as Jonquel Jones posted a 22-13-8 MVP night and 19,783 fans set a WNBA All-Star attendance record. Here is what the showcase means for Jones, Kels…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 28, 2026

Panini's Post-World Cup Play: Obsidian Soccer and Select Road to FIFA World Cup Drop Into a Red-Hot Market

Six days after Spain won the World Cup, Panini released 2025-26 Obsidian Soccer and Select Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 into the hottest soccer card market ever. What each product i…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

MTG The Hobbit Spoiler Season: Smaug, The Arkenstone, and the Adventure Mechanic's Return Ahead of August 14

Daily previews for Magic: The Gathering's The Hobbit set are rolling out now, and the early chases are taking shape: Smaug the Magnificent, The Arkenstone, and a returning Adventur…

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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

Pokemon TCG Pocket's 3.5 GB Update Lands July 29: Free Hourglasses, QR Deck Sharing, and the Ruler of the Skies Launch

Pokemon TCG Pocket gets one of its biggest updates ever on July 29: a 3.5 GB Unity engine migration, 36 free pack hourglasses, and QR code deck sharing, all timed to the Ruler of t…

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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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Hobby News · Jul 28, 2026

The Die-Cut Wagner Is Back: Keith Olbermann's Restored T206 Honus Wagner Headlines the Love of the Game Summer Auction

A T206 Wagner that vanished for decades returns as Lot #1 of the Love of the Game Summer Auction, graded CGC Authentic - Restored and carrying a $3 million estimate. Here is the wi…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 28, 2026

The 25 Most Iconic Sports Cards Ever Printed

Value and icon status usually travel together, but they are not the same thing. From the T206 Wagner to the 2018 Prizm Luka, these are the 25 cards that define what sports card col…

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Collecting Tips · Jul 25, 2026

10 Junk Wax Era Cards That Are Actually Worth Real Money in 2026

Cards from 1986 to 1994 were printed by the billion, but a short list now sells for serious money. From the $170,000 Frank Thomas error to six-figure Jeter rookies, here are ten ju…

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Guides & How-To · Jul 24, 2026

Attack of the Vine Hits Mass Retail Today: Iconic Chases, $5.99 Packs, and What Sealed Is Really Selling For

Disney Lorcana's Attack of the Vine! reaches mass retail July 24 with Monsters Inc., Turning Red, and Up joining the game. Troves are already at a 70 percent premium while booster …

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