The third edition of Topps' "Hobby Rip Night" brought extra customers into over 600 hobby shops around the world on Saturday. While most had pack giveaways, raffles and other promotional events, shops in larger metropolitan areas welcomed current and former athletes. Tom Brady showed up at the last Rip Night back in February. This time he was at Triple … [Read more...] about Stars Visit Shops for Topps Hobby Rip Night
Topps Hobby Rip Night
Latest Topps Hobby Rip Night Set for Saturday
Topps is holding another Hobby Rip Night event at shops this coming weekend. It's the third such promotion since 2023. The company says it will give away 100,000 packs of cards. Earlier this year, Tom Brady and other current and former players visited a few shops in conjunction with the event, which receives promotional backing from Fanatics/Topps. Free exclusive … [Read more...] about Latest Topps Hobby Rip Night Set for Saturday
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
Hobby Rip Night Brings Stars to Shops
The second 'Hobby Rip Night' brought collectors out to shops across the country who participated in the Topps sponsored event Saturday. Some shops held their event during daytime business hours while others stayed open late. Stores offered giveaways, specials on products, food and drink and some held trade events. The events – held on National Trading Card Day – … [Read more...] about Hobby Rip Night Brings Stars to Shops
News & Notes: Brady Opening Vegas Museum; New Topps Wembanyama Card; Kevin Hart Variations; Recchi Night Jerseys
A new museum featuring items from Tom Brady’s career and other sports memorabilia is planned for later this year inside the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Brady has teamed with broadcaster Jim Gray to open the ‘Hall of Excellence,’ which will showcase items from Brady’s career and other items from sports stars of the past including Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Muhammad Ali, Vince … [Read more...] about News & Notes: Brady Opening Vegas Museum; New Topps Wembanyama Card; Kevin Hart Variations; Recchi Night Jerseys
Shop Talk: Topps Hobby Rip Night, Crazy Cold Case Update, Freight Not for the Faint of Heart
We did a solid amount of prep and planning in the lead up to the recent Topps Hobby Rip Night. The first of its kind promotion was designed to put the focus on shops and we were intrigued. Although we weren't open into the wee hours of the night, we stayed open a few hours later than normal on Saturday to accommodate our customers give everyone plenty of time to get to our … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Topps Hobby Rip Night, Crazy Cold Case Update, Freight Not for the Faint of Heart