Topps is bringing its Bowman line to soccer. OneTeam Partners, the Major League Soccer Players Association’s licensing partner has teamed with Topps for a 100-card player set that will feature 20 veteran stars and 80 top U-23 players. The cards are being sold in ten-card packs for $10 each. Diego Rossi, Reggie Cannon, Cristian … [Read more...] about Topps Teams with One Team Partners; Launches First Bowman-Branded Soccer Products
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Topps, MLS to Continue Trading Card Deal
Topps and Major League Soccer will be trading card partners for at least a few more years. The two entities announced a “multi-year” extension of their exclusive partnership for both physical and digital cards and collectibles on Thursday. The move came on the day America’s top pro soccer league announced it was putting its 25th anniversary season on hold because of … [Read more...] about Topps, MLS to Continue Trading Card Deal
Review: Apex Offers Solid Bang for the Buck
There are certain terms which are among the most overused in the hobby. One of them is the word "value". That can mean different things to different collectors, but once in a while, we can pretty much guarantee a new product has value without even opening up the packs. Such is the case of 2015 Topps Apex Soccer, which features players from MLS teams. There are two mini … [Read more...] about Review: Apex Offers Solid Bang for the Buck
2015 Topps MLS Box Break: More Hits… If Your Shop Carries It
As most of our readers know, I'm a big fan of any and all card shops and support them all whenever possible. There is nothing like going to a store and seeing all of the different sports card boxes available in one place. Many know what’s going to be hot and try to stock along those lines. Other times, it’s a guessing game, especially when it comes to non-traditional products … [Read more...] about 2015 Topps MLS Box Break: More Hits… If Your Shop Carries It
Topps Brings Artsy Look to New Soccer Product
2015 Topps Apex Soccer, a new MLS product, will arrive later this summer and a first look appears it’ll be a very Inception-like design. The product will come in a two-pack master box with retail pricing likely to start at $40-50. Each box promises two autographs along with either a ‘Crest Jumbo Relic’ or Dual Relic card. Available only in hobby boxes, the Crest Jumbo … [Read more...] about Topps Brings Artsy Look to New Soccer Product
2014 Topps Chrome MLS Soccer Meets its Goooooaaaalllll
One of the themes we have continued to discuss in recent years is how after 50-plus years of being America's future sport, soccer's time may be coming and faster than we think. Decades ago, some of our most popular sports included horse racing, boxing and track and field. We paid attention to these sports all year round and many of them (as well as some of the off-beat events … [Read more...] about 2014 Topps Chrome MLS Soccer Meets its Goooooaaaalllll
Topps Brand Manager Discusses Digital Cards, More with Bloomberg
Topps Company Brand Manager Zvee Geffen chatted with Bloomberg News this week about the company’s efforts to reach out to young people via its digital trading card initiatives. He also discusses how Topps worked through the recession as a privately owned company, how the industry has evolved with memorabilia cards and other changes. “You also see us staying true to the … [Read more...] about Topps Brand Manager Discusses Digital Cards, More with Bloomberg
Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set
Just ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, the 2010 Upper Deck soccer set is hitting store shelves. “Not only does this year’s effort include many of the top names in Major League Soccer, but it pinpoints specific players from around the globe who will be representing their respective countries in next month’s FIFA World Cup competition," said Jason Mesherah of Upper … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set