As COVID turned the normal upside down, Luke Weaverling was another guy with more time to browse through eBay listings. Little did he know that the shutdowns were just the beginning of his career as a trading card artist. For Weaverling, also known as Luke the Cardist on Instagram, the eye appeal of cards is especially important. From a young age, he was passionate about … [Read more...] about Luke the Cardist Brings Bright Colors to Custom Art Cards
Topps Project 2020
Topps Project100 Cards Launch With Shiny Stock, Limited Production
Roberto Clemente, Derek Jeter, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Wander Franco kicked off the latest edition of the Topps "Project" series that began in 2020. This one's a little fancier and limited to a finite number of copies. 2022 Topps Project100 kicked off Tuesday with the release of the aforementioned cards created by five different artists. Five more will … [Read more...] about Topps Project100 Cards Launch With Shiny Stock, Limited Production
Topps Project Artists Getting Exposure Through MLB Broadcasts
Topps and FOX Sports are collaborating with some of the artists who’ve contributed cards for Project 70 and Project 2020 to produce some original artwork and short-form content that will be highlighted during baseball broadcasts this season. The work will be seen during Baseball Night in America, the upcoming All-Star Game and related programming throughout the … [Read more...] about Topps Project Artists Getting Exposure Through MLB Broadcasts
Editor’s Blog: Topps Breaks Down Finances; Looks to Future
When Topps announced its decision to combine forces with an acquisition company on Tuesday, the company offered some interesting details on its finances and future plans. In touting the initiatives that led to its current valuation, Topps revealed it make a $92 million profit in 2020—a strange and unexpected time in which the sports card market exploded in the midst of a … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Topps Breaks Down Finances; Looks to Future
Topps Launches Project70 with Betts, Tatis, Ruth
Topps has launched its Project70 series with the first three cards including a baseball icon and two active stars. The initiative is part of Topps' 70th anniversary, but also similar to last year's Project2020 on-demand program. Project70 will utilize 51 different artists and creatives to create the cards. Nineteen of the 20 artists who worked on last year's … [Read more...] about Topps Launches Project70 with Betts, Tatis, Ruth
Topps “Project 70” Coming Soon
If you thought Topps Project 2020 was a one-and-done deal, think again. The company has a new twist in the works for this year, but the "artists recreating old cards" concept is returning within days. They haven't announced anything to the public yet but 2021 Topps Project 70 is definitely in the works. The company has given the go-ahead to let several of … [Read more...] about Topps “Project 70” Coming Soon
Notes: Kid’s 2004 LeBron Pull Now Worth a Small Fortune; New ’51 Topps-Style Set; Uzit Cobb a Hit
A Christmas gift from 16 years ago is about to turn into a seven-figure windfall for one sports memorabilia auction consignor. “Chris” pulled the LeBron James 1/1 Rookie Logoman card from 2003-04 Upper Deck SP Game Used Basketball on Christmas morning 2004. Not long after, he took it to a local card show where someone offered him $1,700 for it. He turned it down and stuck … [Read more...] about Notes: Kid’s 2004 LeBron Pull Now Worth a Small Fortune; New ’51 Topps-Style Set; Uzit Cobb a Hit
That’s a Wrap: Topps Project 2020 Series Closes with Final 3 Cards
Ten months and 400 cards later, Topps Project 2020 has come to a close. The final three cards in the artist-driven series were released Wednesday morning and will close on Christmas Day. The last card in the series, #400, is Mister Cartoon's take on the 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout. The ambitious undertaking featured 20 different artists, each creating their own … [Read more...] about That’s a Wrap: Topps Project 2020 Series Closes with Final 3 Cards
Topps Project 2020 Fine Art Prints Supersize Fresh Card Takes
Topps is turning its Project 2020 cards into art you can hang on the wall. With with more than 80% of its 400-card run issued since it began in March, the ambitious effort by 20 commissioned popular artists to re-imagine 20 familiar baseball cards from the past 70 years, moves to a new phase with the introduction of Fine Art Prints. Topps will issue one work from each … [Read more...] about Topps Project 2020 Fine Art Prints Supersize Fresh Card Takes
Ben Baller Designed Dodgers World Series Champs Set Released
It’s a California look by a California guy for a California team. The 2020 Topps X Ben Baller Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Championship set has been released as on online exclusive commemorating the team’s seventh World Series title. A jewelry designer to the stars and actor who has been one of the artists in the Topps Project 2020 set, Baller (real name: Ben … [Read more...] about Ben Baller Designed Dodgers World Series Champs Set Released