$680K Luke Skywalker Rookie?! Plus VeeFriends Brings MrBeast Autos & Pokémon’s Rarest Sets
Hobby NonsenseShow Notes
Jesse and Ray kick things off by discussing the recent explosion in high-end 1977 Star Wars card sales, including several record-breaking prices that are bringing renewed attention to vintage non-sport cards.
Then they’re joined by Tyler Schmitt and Adam Rips from VeeFriends to break down the upcoming 2026 VeeFriends Topps Chrome release. The conversation covers:
New chase cards and inserts
Key characters collectors should know
And the addition of MrBeast rookie autographs, which could become one of the most talked-about modern creator cards yet
After the interview:
The guys discuss why the new Dick’s House of Sports locations may be dangerous for uninformed hobby consumers
A restaurant introducing Poké Pay as a payment option using Pokémon cards
The hidden value in WWE Royalty, especially when it comes to patches
The 3 hardest Pokémon sets to find and why their scarcity matters
And to close:The newest Lorcana release introduces Pixar characters for the first time, including a certain space ranger already commanding over $1,700 raw.
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