Topps paid the Major League Baseball Players Association $20.4 million in licensing fees in 2020. That’s according to the union’s annual report with the U.S. Labor Department. The figure represents a $1,666,108 increase from 2019. The MLBPA receives more money from Topps than any other licensee. The company’s cost of maintaining its MLBPA rights has … [Read more...] about Labor Dept. Report: Topps Paid MLBPA Over $20 Million in 2020
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Topps, MLBPA Extend Trading Card License
Four months after announcing an extension of its partnership with Major League Baseball, Topps did the same with the league’s players. The MLBPA and Topps will continue their global trading card partnership. A timeframe wasn’t offered but Topps’ new deal with MLB runs through 2025. “Topps has been a great longtime partner of the MLB Players Association,” said Evan … [Read more...] about Topps, MLBPA Extend Trading Card License
Topps, MLB Extend Exclusive License Through 2025
A partnership that launched when Mickey Mantle was still an unproven youngster from Commerce, OK will continue for at least seven more years. Major League Baseball and The Topps Company announced what most had expected: an extension of their exclusive global partnership for MLB-licensed trading cards. The new deal will run through 2025. There was no word on … [Read more...] about Topps, MLB Extend Exclusive License Through 2025
Topps Makes Michael Brandstaedter CEO
Topps has promoted Michael Brandstaedter to Chief Executive Officer. According to the company, Brandstaedter "will retain the title of President and focus on advancing the evolution of Topps' consumer products portfolio." Brandstaedter joined the company in 2009 as General Manager of the Global Confectionery business. He most recently served as Topps' President and COO … [Read more...] about Topps Makes Michael Brandstaedter CEO
Rich Klein: Stadium Club, Topps Tek Make Return As Redemption Issues Drag On
Just a few odds and ends this week while waiting for March Madness to take full effect. By the way, it seems like college basketball has joined the trend of having participation trophies. Not only has the NCAA tournament expanded to 68 teams with the NIT taking those leftovers but now we have two other tournaments for the also also-rans. Good grief, that means over 100 teams … [Read more...] about Rich Klein: Stadium Club, Topps Tek Make Return As Redemption Issues Drag On
No Logos, But Donruss Elite Extra Set for Release
Panini America is showing off additional images for its first MLBPA-licensed product in several years. The company's 2011 Donruss Elite Extra line didn't quite make its December 21 release date, but company officials say it will definitely be available next week. Panini has permission to use images of players but isn't licensed by MLB itself so that means a prospect-heavy set … [Read more...] about No Logos, But Donruss Elite Extra Set for Release
No NFL License for Upper Deck
National Football League Properties will not grant a license to Upper Deck in 2010. Late Wednesday, the Carlsbad, CA company released a brief statement. Upper Deck CEO and founder Richard McWilliam said, "Over the past year, Upper Deck has attempted to negotiate a new licensing deal with NFL Properties. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were not able to reach … [Read more...] about No NFL License for Upper Deck