Celebrity Autographs That Are Buzzing

This year’s A&G guns a big pop-culture cannon, with famous names from entertainment and lifestyle — not just baseball — showing up in the Mini Non-Baseball Autographs and full-sized autograph lineup. cllct+2Topps Ripped+2

Top celeb autographs collectors are excited about:

• Larry David – legendary comedian/actor (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld) — especially his hobby-exclusive Red Ink autos. Checklist Insider

• DJ Khaled – music producer and personality, a fresh celebrity card for many breaking collectors. cllct

• Al Pacino – iconic actor with huge cross-market appeal. cllct

• Bryan Cranston – beloved actor (e.g., Breaking Bad), including autos with custom inscriptions reported. cllct

• Druski / Drewski – social-media comedian/musician with strong Gen-Z fam traction. SI

• Emma Roberts – actress crossing entertainment and collectible interest. cllct

• Kenan Thompson & Seth Meyers – longtime SNL cast/hosts with broad general appeal. Topps Ripped

• Alexis Ohanian – tech founder and media personality — a sports/pop-culture pivot. cllct

• Big Sean & a Boogie wit da Hoodie – artists pulling crossover attention from music fans. cllct

These celeb autographs are part of the Mini Non-Baseball Autographs insert (a 52-card checklist) that has become one of the most collectible non-athlete subsets in the set. Topps Ripped

Baseball Autographs / High-End Hits

On the pure baseball side, A&G has several layers of autograph chase subjects that draw attention from traditional sports card collectors:

Baseballers and traditional auto hits to look for:

• Framed Mini Autographs (Baseball) – stars past and present in framed minis with multiple parallel levels. Checklist Insider

• Autographed Lineup Card Relics – signature plus a bit of a real lineup card piece from MLB games. These are particularly desirable because they blend memorabilia with autograph rarity. SportsCardsPro

• Cut Signatures – 1/1 cards featuring historic sigs of legends (e.g., Babe Ruth, Sandy Koufax, Shohei Ohtani, Sammy Sosa, others on the 47-card cut checklist). Chasing Majors

• Dual/Triple Autographs – select premium cards with multiple signatures in one card (e.g., star duos or trio autos), boosting demand among high-end collectors.

 

 

 

2025 Allen & Ginter

Autograph Chase Checklist (Sorted by Demand)

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TIER 1: ELITE CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPHS

Cross-over stars. Non-baseball buyers. Cards that escape the hobby and end up framed.

These are the names breakers stop mid-rip for.

• Larry David – The crown jewel celeb auto this year
  Curb Your Enthusiasm / Seinfeld
  👉 Massive mainstream appeal, strong long-term demand

• Al Pacino – True Hollywood legend
  👉 Film collectors + card collectors collide

• Bryan Cranston – Breaking Bad icon
  👉 One of the most respected TV actors ever

• Kenan Thompson – SNL longevity king

• Seth Meyers – Late Night + SNL crossover

• Emma Roberts – Strong pop-culture + fashion crowd

• Alexis Ohanian – Tech, Serena Williams tie-in, modern culture relevance

Where they appear:

• Mini Non-Baseball Autographs

• Select full-size autos

• Some Red Ink / low-numbered parallels

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TIER 2: MODERN POP & MUSIC AUTOGRAPHS

Breaker favorites. Younger demo. Big reaction pulls.

• DJ Khaled – Loud personality, instantly recognizable

• Big Sean – Hip-hop collectors chase hard

• A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – Strong Gen-Z interest

• Druski – Social media megastar, breaker gold

These autos may not age like Pacino, but in the moment, they move fast.

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TIER 3: BASEBALL AUTOGRAPHS (TRADITIONAL COLLECTORS)

The backbone of Allen & Ginter.

Key Baseball Auto Formats:

• Framed Mini Autographs (Baseball)
  👉 The classic A&G auto format

• On-Card Full-Size Autographs

• Autographed Lineup Card Relics
  👉 Extremely collectible because each piece is game-used paperwork

Why these matter:

• Appeals to traditional MLB collectors

• Easier resale comps

• Less “novelty risk” than celeb autos

Player popularity varies year-to-year, but the format itself holds value.

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TIER 4: CUT SIGNATURES (THE REAL MONSTERS)

The cards that never hit eBay because they go straight to the safe.

• 1/1 Cut Signatures only

• Historic athletes, cultural icons, and legends

• Scarcity so extreme most collectors will never see one in person

These are the “lottery ticket behind the lottery ticket.”

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BONUS CHASE AUTOS & ODDITIES

Allen & Ginter weirdness that collectors secretly love.

• Dual & Triple Autographs

• Rip Card Autographs (if you dare)

• Mini Red Ink Autos (short print, eye-catching)