Topps will continue making cards for Japan’s top baseball league this year. The company has extended its licensing agreement with Nippon Professional Baseball Organization (NPB) after debuting a league-wide product last season. For the first time in its 80-year history, Topps released official trading cards for all 12 NPB teams in 2021, with a regular flagship type … [Read more...] about Topps Renews Licensing Deal to Make NPB Cards in Japan
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Topps to Produce Japan Edition of 2021 Flagship Set
The season is over, but work in Topps' new office in Japan is just getting started. The company is planning to distribute a version of its 2021 flagship set specifically for the Asian market. 2021 Topps Japan Edition will be sold through the company's recently launched Japanese website. Last March, Topps announced the opening of a new office in Japan and launched … [Read more...] about Topps to Produce Japan Edition of 2021 Flagship Set
Notes: Goldin in Deal with Japanese Company; Newman Collection Update; Cold Storage Mantle; Hobby vs. COVID
Goldin Auctions is partnering with the largest chain of sports and gaming card shops in Japan. The deal with MINT Co., Ltd., will enable collectors in Japan to "more effectively buy and sell high-value cards in the international market," according to Goldin. Each of the cards MINT sells through Goldin Auctions will be authenticated and graded by PSA. Beginning this … [Read more...] about Notes: Goldin in Deal with Japanese Company; Newman Collection Update; Cold Storage Mantle; Hobby vs. COVID
Topps Opens Office In Japan
The Topps Company now has a permanent presence in Japan. The company says the goal of a new Tokyo office it's just opened is to “better serve the Japanese and Asian market’s increasing demand for trading cards.” Topps will use the facility to offer increased support to local customers and collectors in Asia. "With 80 years of card creating history under our … [Read more...] about Topps Opens Office In Japan
Topps Tier One Arrives
2015 Topps Tier One is out, with the high-end product offering two autographs or auto relics and one relic card per pack. Topps says it will be packaging “a percentage” of the product for sale in Japan. It's the latest in the annual line of products from the New York-based company that began in the winter with their flagship 2015 Topps Series 1 issue. Single and dual … [Read more...] about Topps Tier One Arrives
Potato Chips and Baseball Cards a Long Running Hit in Japan
It's hard to find a North American equivalent of CalBee. The Japanese snack maker wrapped its arms around baseball cards almost 40 years ago--and they're still inserting them into packs. Topps may have been around longer, but as a 'food issue', they stand alone. CalBee's "Professional Baseball Chips" sets have been a favorite of those who collect Japanese baseball … [Read more...] about Potato Chips and Baseball Cards a Long Running Hit in Japan