They’re still a year away from taking over the NBA license and two years from owning the NFL rights, but Fanatics/Topps is going full steam ahead on trading card releases for both sports. Having acquired some exclusive autograph deals with key players, the company will produce a variety of basketball products in the months to come, including Topps Chrome, which will … [Read more...] about Topps Announces Chrome Basketball, Other Upcoming Hoops, Football, UFC, Soccer, F1 Releases
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Topps Announces Redemption Extension
The old adage ‘good things come to those who wait’ has been an unfulfilled promise for thousands of collectors who pull autograph IOUs in packs. The dreaded redemption cards that take the place of signed cards when the autographs aren’t available when the product is packaged have been a bane of existence for collectors for many years. Most come with expiration … [Read more...] about Topps Announces Redemption Extension
Fanatics Hired Outside Firm for ‘Randomness Check’ of Topps Products
Boxes loaded with hits for openings by prominent breakers or social media videos, all done in the name of drumming up excitement or rewarding its biggest volume customers? Fanatics/Topps insists it’s not true and now says it has an independent auditing firm’s report to prove it. At the company’s annual Industry Conference in Atlanta Tuesday, Fanatics Collectibles … [Read more...] about Fanatics Hired Outside Firm for ‘Randomness Check’ of Topps Products
Fanatics Events Plans Shows in Orlando, Pittsburgh; Shop Oriented Promotions Also Set
In addition to its previously announced fan fest in New York City this summer, Fanatics is putting together several other events around the U.S. to be held later this year. All will have collectible components but some of the content will be geared toward fans who aren't necessarily avid hobbyists. At the Topps Industry Conference in Atlanta Monday, the company told … [Read more...] about Fanatics Events Plans Shows in Orlando, Pittsburgh; Shop Oriented Promotions Also Set