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Hobby News · May 1, 2026

2025 Topps Royalty WWE Hits the Hobby Today With WrestleMania 41 Patches and 6 Autos Per Box

Topps Royalty WWE launches today with one of the most premium wrestling configurations the hobby has ever seen — six autographs and two relics per hobby box, every base card numb…

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Hobby News · May 1, 2026

2025 Topps Chrome Football Drops Today: Topps Reclaims the NFL With Tom Brady, Barry Sanders, and Tecmo Super Bowl Autographs

The first fully licensed Topps Chrome Football since 2015 lands today. Tom Brady on-card autographs return for the first time in five years, Barry Sanders signs alongside the 2025 …

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Collecting Tips · May 1, 2026

Beckett Hot/Cold List April 27: Wembanyama Stays Hot, Matvei Martone Is the Rookie to Watch

Beckett's weekly Hot List puts Wembanyama on a six-week run and SGA leading a sweep of Phoenix, but the real collector-side leverage is on rookie winger Matvei Martone, whose Flyer…

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Events & Recaps · May 1, 2026

MTG Arena Direct: Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed Opens Today as April Ranked Season Ends

The first major sealed competitive event for Secrets of Strixhaven kicks off at 8 AM Pacific today and runs through May 3, with Collector Booster Box prizes for top finishers. The …

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Hobby News · May 1, 2026

#NoPSAMay Goes Live This Week: Why the Grading Boycott Is Hitting in May 2026

The grassroots #NoPSAMay boycott has gained real traction heading into May. Here is what collectors are actually demanding, the December 2025 Buyback Scandal that triggered it, and…

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Hobby News · May 1, 2026

2026 Donruss Baseball Lands With New 12-Pack Format and Downtown Duos /10 Chase Cards

Panini Donruss Baseball 2026 hit the hobby yesterday with a meaningful format change: 12 packs of 16 cards instead of 24 packs of 8. Here is what that means for the rip, the new Do…

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Events & Recaps · May 1, 2026

Toronto Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo Opens Today: Canada's Biggest Show Returns Through May 3

Canada's largest cards-and-collectibles event opens at 4 PM today at the International Centre in Mississauga and runs through Sunday, May 3. Here is the four-day schedule, ticket p…

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Collecting Tips · May 1, 2026

Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery Surge: Charizard and Mewtwo VSTAR Climb From $150 to $260

Crown Zenith's marquee Galarian Gallery cards are climbing fast. Charizard VSTAR and Mewtwo VSTAR have both moved from roughly $150 to $260 in eight weeks. Here is what is driving …

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Hobby News · May 1, 2026

MTG Marvel Super Heroes June 26 Preview: Scarlet Witch, Doctor Doom, and Pizza Dog Lead the Reveals

Wizards of the Coast's biggest summer release is shaping up. Marvel Super Heroes lands June 26, 2026 with Scarlet Witch, Doctor Doom, Squirrel Girl, and a Pizza Dog reveal that bro…

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Events & Recaps · May 1, 2026

Card Show Weekend Preview May 1 to 3: Trading Card Con Chicago Headlines a Coast-to-Coast Slate

The first weekend of May packs Trading Card Con at the Hilton Chicago plus regional shows from Lynnwood to Boston. Here is what to know before you head out, including dealer mixes …

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Hobby News · May 1, 2026

Riftbound Champion Legends Roster Hits 9 — Shen and Zed Round Out the Latest Reveals

Riot's Riftbound TCG now has nine confirmed Champion Legends, with Shen the latest to be revealed. Here is the full list, what it means for deckbuilding, and what the early seconda…

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Hobby News · May 1, 2026

GemRate March 2026 Report: Record 2.97 Million Cards Graded as PSA Tops 2.17M Alone

March 2026 is the biggest month in card grading history. New GemRate data shows 2.97 million cards slabbed across PSA, CGC, and Beckett, up 19 percent month over month and roughly …

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