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Hobby News · Jun 25, 2026

Yu-Gi-Oh Chaos Origins Lands July 3: Black Luster Soldier and Magician of Black Chaos Get a Modern Rebuild

Chaos Origins opens Yu-Gi-Oh's Series 14 on July 3, 2026, reviving Black Luster Soldier and Magician of Black Chaos with tournament-ready effects. Here is the rundown, including th…

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Hobby News · Jun 25, 2026

2025-26 Topps Inception Basketball First Day Issue Drops Today: A $1,500 Dutch Auction Box Built Around Cooper Flagg

Topps Inception Basketball First Day Issue boxes went live June 18 via a Dutch auction opening at $1,500. Here is what is in the high-end product, from First Milestone Auto Relics …

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Hobby News · Jun 25, 2026

One Piece Card Game OP-17 The World's Strongest Warriors Is Confirmed for August 26, the First Global Simultaneous Set

Bandai has dated the 4th Anniversary booster: OP-17 lands August 26, 2026. Starting with this set, the Japan-first window is gone and the game goes fully global on day one, with th…

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Guides & How-To · Jun 22, 2026

The Best Card Scanner Apps in 2026: An Honest Ranked Guide

An honest, ranked guide to the best trading card scanner apps in 2026 — identification accuracy, real sold-price transparency, free tiers, and which to use.

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Guides & How-To · Jun 18, 2026

Top 10 Card Shops in Albuquerque, NM (2026 Guide)

Discover the 10 best card shops in Albuquerque, NM, ranked by rating and reviews. Pokemon, Magic, sports cards, singles, and weekly events across the Duke City.

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Collecting Tips · Jun 18, 2026

Pokemon Black Bolt and White Flare Bring All 156 Unova Pokemon and a New Rarity July 18

The Scarlet and Violet split expansion Black Bolt and White Flare lands internationally July 18, covering every one of the 156 original Unova Pokemon and debuting the striking new …

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Hobby News · Jun 18, 2026

Fanatics Signs Its 7th Exclusive Deal of 2026 With Saudi Arabia's Football Federation

Topps and Fanatics announced an exclusive long-term trading card and TCG deal with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, the company's seventh exclusive collectibles agreement of …

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Collecting Tips · Jun 18, 2026

2025 Topps Dynasty Baseball Drops June 17: One Premium Hit Per Box for the High-End Crowd

Topps Dynasty Baseball arrived June 17 with its signature one-card-per-box format built around encased on-card autographs and ultra-low-numbered patch cards. It is a trophy-hunting…

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Events & Recaps · Jun 18, 2026

Disney Lorcana Crowns Its First World Champion at Walt Disney World June 28-29

Disney Lorcana holds its first-ever World Championship at the Walt Disney World Resort on June 28 and 29, 2026, with 28 qualified players competing for the inaugural title. Collect…

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Hobby News · Jun 18, 2026

Pokemon TCG Live's Mid-Year Event Goes Live June 17 With Free Starter-Themed Rewards

Pokemon TCG Live is running a mid-year celebration from June 17 to July 2 with free login rewards built around Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig. A new casual Build and Battle Mode gi…

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Guides & How-To · Jun 17, 2026

Top 10 Card Shops in Cincinnati, OH (2026 Guide)

Discover the 10 best card shops in Cincinnati, ranked by rating and reviews. Pokemon, sports cards, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh, vintage singles, events, and buy/sell/trade.

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Collecting Tips · Jun 17, 2026

The Trading Card Market Is Heading Toward 90 Billion Dollars: What the Numbers Mean for Collectors

Industry estimates put the global trading card market near 52 billion dollars in 2026, with forecasts pointing to roughly 90 billion by 2034. Here is what is driving the growth, an…

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