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Hobby News · Aug 8, 2026

A Josh Allen 1-of-1 Rookie Patch Auto Just Sold for $1.7 Million

The 2018 Panini National Treasures Rookie Patch Autograph 1/1 sold privately through Alt, topping Allen's previous card record by roughly $350,000. Here is what the sale says about…

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Events & Recaps · Aug 8, 2026

Pokemon TCG Live's Worlds Celebration Is Live Through September 3: The Free Way to Follow Worlds Weekend

A Worlds-themed Battle Board, competitive Learning Lab lessons, and a single-type Gym Leader Challenger format are all running until September 3. Here is why format literacy is the…

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Hobby News · Aug 8, 2026

Post-National Auction Week: Goldin Game Used and Love of the Game Both Close August 8

Two auctions close Saturday and Goldin Sports Elite runs through August 15. Here is what game-used material tells card collectors, why pre-war specialists watch Love of the Game, a…

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Guides & How-To · Aug 8, 2026

Shane McKenna and the Hockey Rookie Card Calendar: Why the Card That Matters Has Not Been Printed Yet

The 2026 first overall pick is already on collector hot lists, but hockey rookie cards work differently from every other sport. Upper Deck Young Guns, games-played eligibility, and…

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Collecting Tips · Aug 8, 2026

Yordan Alvarez Is Chasing the First Triple Crown Since 2012: What It Would Do to His Card Market

The Astros slugger is hitting .328 with 34 home runs and 77 RBI, leading the AL in all three Triple Crown categories. Here is how a season-long narrative award actually moves card …

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Events & Recaps · Aug 8, 2026

Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship 2026 Lands in Tokyo August 28-30 With the Biggest Field Since 2005

The Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship runs August 28-30 in Ariake, Japan, with finals at the Tokyo Garden Theater. The TCG bracket expands to 30 duelists, and Celebration Events run at l…

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Collecting Tips · Aug 8, 2026

Gleaming Gold Smaug: Inside the 500-Copy Chase Card of MTG's The Hobbit

The Hobbit's headline chase card is a roughly 500-copy Gleaming Gold Smaug the Magnificent, exclusive to Collector Boosters and unserialized. Here is how it compares to The One Rin…

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Collecting Tips · Aug 8, 2026

Football Is Back Tonight: The Hall of Fame Game Rookie Card Playbook

The 2026 NFL preseason opens tonight with Panthers-Cardinals in Canton, and Carson Beck makes his NFL debut. Here is how preseason football actually moves rookie card prices and wh…

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Hobby News · Aug 8, 2026

Panini Is Exploring a Sale: Citi Retained, a 3 to 4 Billion Euro Valuation, and What It Means for Collectors

Panini's parent company is evaluating strategic options including a full or partial sale, with investment bank Citi retained to field interest. Here is what is actually on the tabl…

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Hobby News · Aug 8, 2026

A Boca Raton Collector Pulled Ohtani's Dual Gold Logoman. It Sold for $11 Million.

A collector opened a hobby box of 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball at a Florida card shop and pulled the 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman Autograph. Days later it sold for a report…

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Events & Recaps · Aug 8, 2026

Pokemon Worlds 2026 Schedule Is Live: Moscone, Chase Center, and the First Pokemon XP

The 2026 Pokemon World Championships run August 28 to 30 in San Francisco, with Grand Finals moving to Chase Center. For the first time, the public-facing Pokemon XP convention run…

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Collecting Tips · Aug 8, 2026

The Gundam Card Game Turns One: Freedom Ascension, Link Rares, and Whether It Is Worth Starting

Gundam's first anniversary set brought Strike Freedom and Nu Gundam into the card game for the first time, alongside a new rarity built on paired Units and Pilots. Here is what Lin…

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A Josh Allen 1-of-1 Rookie Patch Auto Just Sold for $1.7 Million

Pokemon TCG Live's Worlds Celebration Is Live Through September 3: The Free Way to Follow Worlds Weekend

Post-National Auction Week: Goldin Game Used and Love of the Game Both Close August 8

Shane McKenna and the Hockey Rookie Card Calendar: Why the Card That Matters Has Not Been Printed Yet

Yordan Alvarez Is Chasing the First Triple Crown Since 2012: What It Would Do to His Card Market

Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship 2026 Lands in Tokyo August 28-30 With the Biggest Field Since 2005

Gleaming Gold Smaug: Inside the 500-Copy Chase Card of MTG's The Hobbit

Football Is Back Tonight: The Hall of Fame Game Rookie Card Playbook

Panini Is Exploring a Sale: Citi Retained, a 3 to 4 Billion Euro Valuation, and What It Means for Collectors

A Boca Raton Collector Pulled Ohtani's Dual Gold Logoman. It Sold for $11 Million.

Pokemon Worlds 2026 Schedule Is Live: Moscone, Chase Center, and the First Pokemon XP

The Gundam Card Game Turns One: Freedom Ascension, Link Rares, and Whether It Is Worth Starting

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