Card Shop Robberies, $30K Disney Bounty, Marvel Studios Sapphire Chaos & One Piece OP-14 Explained
Hobby NonsenseShow Notes
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray tackle one of the most serious and wide-ranging episodes yet.
They open with a discussion on the robbery of the Pokémon store PokéCourt, along with several other recent break-ins, raising real concerns about security, vigilance, and safety for both shop owners and collectors as the hobby continues to grow.
From there, they cover a new Disney bounty now sitting at $30,000, followed by chaos surrounding Marvel Studios Sapphire, where the biggest card in the product was publicly pulled before most local card shops and breakers even received allocation.
The conversation shifts to Tiger Woods, who partnered with Upper Deck and DC Comics to create a custom card given exclusively to guests at his 50th birthday — a fascinating example of where premium collectibles are heading.
Next, Logan Paul enters the discussion once again as he prepares to break a 1st Edition Pokémon box. While his involvement continues to push prices higher, Jesse and Ray question whether his influence is ultimately good or bad for the hobby.
They then tease an upcoming Jurassic Park card set that could be one of the most nostalgic releases of the year, before diving into One Piece OP-14, which already has raw cards selling for over $2,000. They then share insight from the seller of the $20,000 Red Manga Luffy from OP-13, who believes auction manipulation played a role in the final price.
The episode also covers Fanatics’ joint venture with OBB Media, and how it could open the door to more celebrity autographs in future products.
They close with an update on LEGO Pokémon, where the end of presales has already resulted in rising prices on the secondary market.
A packed episode covering safety, speculation, record sales, and the evolving direction of the hobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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