Show Notes
There’s always something said at conferences… and then there’s what actually matters.
On this episode of Hobby Nonsense, Jesse shares his raw reactions coming out of the Topps Industry Conference, including what stood out, what surprised him, and what it revealed about the future of the entertainment card space.
The guys break down key announcements and insights, including:
Fanatics Four Finest, Star Wars Masterwork, and Disney Chrome
New easter eggs and chase elements in upcoming products
Why Star Wars Masterwork may include one of the biggest chases ever
And how Disney Chrome continues to innovate rather than rely on past success
They also touch on:
A new Pokémon seller debuting on eBay Live and what that could mean for collectors
Early buzz around Fleer Ultra Superman and its standout designs and sketches
Then things get interesting…
Jesse and Ray discuss a Topps Marvel card almost no one knew existed — originally distributed internally — that is now surfacing on the market at massive prices.
To close the show, they share what they’ve been buying and where they’re seeing opportunity in the current market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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