✅ What we know The longtime CEO and major shareholder, Aldo Hugo Sallustro, passed away in April 2025. cllct+1 After his death, Panini appointed a financial adviser (Citi) to help explore the company’s strategic options, including a potential sale or partner/investor scenario. Reuters+1 The company is estimated to have generated around €1.6 billion / US…

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Here’s why tennis card collectors (and even crossover investors) are particularly interested in the 2025 Topps Triumphant Tennis release — and why it’s not “just another sports card drop.” 🎾 1. It’s the First True Premium Modern Tennis Product Topps has released tennis products before (like the 2022 and 2023 Topps Chrome Tennis sets), but…

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Here’s a summary of what each format offers (based on current info): 2025 Bowman University Chrome Hobby Box: ~4 cards per pack? Wait—one source says pack structure: Hobby has 20 packs per box with 4 cards each, 2 autographs per box. SI+1 Jumbo Box: Example: Hobby Jumbo Box: 12 packs per box with 8 cards…

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Set Overview & Key Dates The 2025 Mosaic Football Hobby product is scheduled for release on November 7, 2025. Checklist Insider+2Go GTS – Power of Partnership+2 Other formats: The Choice version is targeted for ~November 19, 2025; the No Huddle version ~November 26, 2025. Go GTS – Power of Partnership+1 Base set comprises roughly 400…

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🎒 Why Evolving Skies is a Big Deal Let’s rewind: The Pokémon TCG had been pushing through the Sword & Shield era, and with this set, the Pokémon Company International (TPCi) delivered something that resonated in both the “collector” and “player” worlds. According to the official product page, the set features over 200 cards, includes…

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🔥 Why this set matters (and yes, the name is dramatic for a reason) Nostalgia + new era mix Let’s set the scene: The Pokémon TCG has been making waves, and now comes Phantasmal Flames. According to official previews, this expansion launches November 14 2025 worldwide. Diario AS+3TCGplayer+3PokéBeach+3 The shift? We’re heading into a new…

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🧠 Why the “Mega Evolution” set is resonating so strongly There are several intersecting reasons this set is lighting up the community: 1. The return of Mega Evolutions Mega Evolutions were iconic in the XY era of Pokémon. They were flashy, powerful, and hit during a boom period of the TCG. Then, the mechanic quietly…

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What is 2025 Topps Finest UFC — the overview Ok, gather ’round the table, grab your favorite hobby chair, because this one’s juicy. The “Finest” brand from Topps is legendary among collectors — shiny refractors, chrome finishes, premium look. The UFC version brings that into mixed-martial-arts territory. According to Topps’ product page: The base set…

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Introduction: “Why the heck are we talking about VeeFriends cards?” Picture this: It’s late at night, you’re surrounded by graded slabs, unopened boxes, and a half-drunk mug of coffee (or maybe ginger tea; don’t judge). You see a box marked “VeeFriends” and think: “Wait — is this a toy collab, a card set, or an…

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TL;DR before the long pour-over Topps Chrome Labubu is an official collab between Topps, Pop Mart, and How2Work celebrating Labubu’s 10th Anniversary — yes, with Chrome shine, refractors, SuperFractors, and ultra-rare artist autographs signed by Kasing Lung. Topps Rarity (cards): Think classic Chrome ladder — Refractors, color refractors (Aqua, Purple, Gold /50, Red /25) and…

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