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Episode 34 - Windy City Takeover | Cards On Blast ⚾🏀🏈🏒

Welcome back to Cards On Blast, your home for the latest card news, market moves, and deep dives into the world of collecting. This week, JT and the Bird are taking a trip to the 312! We’re breaking down the legendary sports history of Chicago and how the icons of the Windy City still dominate the card market today.

But first, the hobby is on fire! We’re discussing the massive $1.1M Paul Skenes sale, the upcoming 2026 Topps flagship changes, and Dan Marino’s surprise baseball debut. Plus, Bird cracks a fresh pack of SEIZE: Gilded Treasures—does he find the fire?

In this episode, we cover:

• The Debut Patch Craze: Breaking down the Top 5 MLB Debut Patch sales (including that Skenes monster).
• Topps 1952 Lockdown: Why Topps is restricting the most iconic design in history starting in 2026.
• Mari-Knows: Dan Marino joins the 2025 Bowman Draft lineup.
• Chicago City Spotlight: The "Mount Rushmore" of Chicago cards across the Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks.

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PHILLY IS IN THE BUILDING! 🔔⚾️🦅🏀

Episode 33 of Cards on Blast is live, and we’re taking the City Spotlight to the 215! From the Broad Street Bullies to the "Process," Philadelphia has some of the most legendary cards and characters in the hobby.

In this episode: 🏙️ The Philly Mount Rushmore: Mike Schmidt, Dr. J, Reggie White, and Bobby Clarke. Who’s your #1 Philly icon? 📉 Hobby Headlines: Is Beckett moving to a PSA-style upcharge model? We break down the rumors. 🐢 MTG Turtle Takeover: The "Lorwyn Eclipsed" error that has Ninja Turtles popping up in the wrong set! ⚾ Topps at 75: Our first look at the 2026 Series 1 design and that diamond-encrusted logo.

Question for the comments: Which Philly legend has the most "must-own" card? Is it a Mike Schmidt rookie, an Iverson Chrome, or a vintage Wilt? 👇

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This week on Cards On Blast, JT and the Bird are heading to the "City of Champions." We’re taking a deep dive into the legendary Boston sports market, from the multi-million dollar Tom Brady rookies to the vintage grails of Bill Russell and Ted Williams. If it wears the Red, White, Blue, or Green, we’re talking about its place in your collection.

But first, we have to address the "statistical impossibility" rocking the hobby. We break down the Filthbomb Controversy: How did one breaker pull three MLB Debut Patches back-to-back in 12 hours? Is it just incredible luck, or are the cases "juiced"? We look at the 1-in-37-billion math and what this means for the average collector.

In this episode:

• Hobby Headlines: The Filthbomb/Topps Chrome Update drama and a massive list of new pre-orders (Pristine, Midnight Basketball, and more).
• City Spotlight - Boston: The ultimate checklist for Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins collectors. We discuss why Brady’s Championship Ticket and Russell’s 1957 Topps remain the gold standards.
• Crack That Pack: Bird rips into Pokémon Twilight Masquerade—will he find the chase?
• What’s In The Stack: Bird shows off some heavy-hitting Boston bangers from his personal stash.

Join the conversation: Who is your ultimate Boston GOAT to collect? Leave a comment and let us know!

Is New York City the most valuable "Hobby City" in the world? In this

episode, JT and the Bird take a bite out of the Big Apple to explore the

legendary cards and icons that define the NYC market.

In this episode:

🚨 UK Breaking Scandal: We dive into "The Hobby Box" controversy and the

alleged pack-switch that has the community demanding transparency.

🗽 City Spotlight: From the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle to Derek Jeter’s SP Foil, we break down why the "New York Premium" is real.

🏀 The Garden & Beyond: Featuring Knicks legends, the rising stars of the NY Liberty, and the king of Brooklyn, Mike Tyson.

📈 Market Moves: Pre-order alerts for 2025 Bowman Draft and the unique Leaf Eclectic Signature Series.

🚨 EPISODE 30 ALERT! 🚨 Get ready for a monumental City Spotlight on the San Francisco (Bay Area)! This episode is packed with game-changing hobby news: Is Collectors Holdings facing an FTC antitrust probe? You won't believe the $3.17 millionprice tag on a rare Kobe/Jordan dual Logoman! We also track the hottest 2025 Topps Chrome sales, marvel at a record-breaking Cooper Flagg card, and preview all the exciting new product releases.

But that's not all! We're celebrating the legends who define Bay Area sports – from Stephen Curry and Joe Montana to Jerry Rice and Willie Mays. Tune in for "What Ya Got in the Stack" and see our "Card Pull of the Week"! Whether you're a long-time collector or new to the hobby, this episode has something for every Bay Area fan!

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Welcome back to the show! In Episode 29, we're taking a deep dive into the legendary players worth collecting of the City of Angels: Los Angeles!

🔥 Hobby Headlines & Record Sales

We kick things off with major hobby news, including the massive acquisition of Beckett by Collectors (the parent company of PSA) and what it means for the grading landscape. Then, we break down the Top 5 Non-Sports Card Sales of 2025, featuring a record-smashing 1977 Star Wars Luke Skywalker card, a half-million dollar 1999 Prerelease Raichu Pokémon card, and the explosion of the One Piece TCG market! Plus, the immediate surfacing of the Nick Kurtz 1/1 Topps Chrome Update Rookie Debut Patch after last year's month long Paul Skenes chase.

📆 New Releases

Get your wallets ready! We run through a packed release schedule from December 15th to the 19th, including:

• 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball
• 2025 Panini Impeccable WNBA
• 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome Baseball
• 2025 Panini Flawless Baseball
• ...and many more!

✨ City Spotlight: Los Angeles - The Card Kings

In our main segment, we profile the collecting Mount Rushmore of Los Angeles sports! We look at the must-have cards for some of the greatest athletes to ever grace the city:

• Kobe Bryant (Lakers): Targeting his iconic Rookie Card and high-end memorabilia.
• LeBron James (Lakers): Highlighting his modern Lakers-era Panini Prizm cards and Topps certified sets.
• Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers): Covering his historic move to the Dodgers and the value of his 2024 graded cards.
• Mookie Betts (Dodgers): Discussing his elite, low-numbered Topps Chrome parallels.
• We also shout out legends like Magic Johnson, Wayne Gretzky, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Trout, and Sandy Koufax!

Stick around for Crack That Pack, What Ya Got In The Stack, and the Card Pull of the Week! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know your favorite player from LA in the comments!

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Is it time to move on from PSA? We tackle the biggest controversy in the hobby, breaking down the mounting accusations against PSA—from backlogs and inconsistent grading to conflicts of interest and the SGC acquisition. Don't submit another card until you hear our take on why collectors are now considering alternatives like Beckett, CGC, and the new AI-graders!

💥 Hobby Headlines & Major Sales

• The $1.2 Million Man: Shohei Ohtani sets a new record with a jaw-dropping $1.2M bid on his 1/1 Gold Logoman! 🔥
• A Comic Book Icon: An historic Batman #1 (1940), featuring the first appearance of The Joker and Catwoman, hits the block.
• Charity Win: Logan Paul gets sniped in the final seconds of Kabuto King’s Pokémon charity auction!
• The Legend Surfaces: The lost 2005 Tom Brady SuperFractor 1/1 finally appears after nearly two decades!

🗓️ Release Calendar Hot Takes (12/05/2025 - 12/12/2025)

• We dive into the details on 2025 National Treasures (NASCAR & Collegiate Football), Topps Chrome Update Series (hello, Hideo Nomo auto!), Topps Archives, and more!

Tune in for our card pull of the week, what special item Bird has in the stack, and our full deep dive into the grading world!

This week on the show, the guys are back to break down a wild week of six-figure sales and unexpected hobby crossovers. We kick things off with Hobby Headlines, looking at a massive auction result for a rare Kobe Bryant "All-Time Buckets" diamond autograph set that hammered for nearly $400k, plus a Shohei Ohtani Bowman Chrome that proves the Japanese superstar is still king of the market.

Also in the news: Is "Toyotathon" the new Hobby Holiday? We discuss the bizarre but brilliant collaboration between Toyota, Panini, and Jordan Love that has collectors in Wisconsin hunting for sweater relics. Plus, we preview the upcoming 2025 Topps Heritage High Number set, featuring the 1976 design and a stacked rookie class including Roki Sasaki and Dylan Crews.

In our Main Topic, things get serious as we discuss the dark side of the industry. We’re diving deep into reports of inappropriate behavior at retail stores and breaking down the latest controversy surrounding a grading company with a major conflict of interest. When does a "service" become a "scam"?

Finally, we wrap up with the Release Calendar (The Cup is here!) and reveal what we’ve added to our personal collections in What Ya Got In The Stack.

• 🔥 HOBBY HEADLINES: The historic, uncut 1951 Bowman Sheet featuring the Mickey Mantle rookie card hits auction—it's a "sports collecting unicorn"! Plus, Topps launches its new Fanatics Exclusive Value Boxes for the 2025-26 NBA season, giving collectors a budget-friendly shot at big autographs from stars like Wemby and Curry.
• 🚨 RELEASE NEWS: We look at this week's drops (Upper Deck Premier Hockey, Bowman Chrome U Football, Panini Absolute Football) and reveal a major date shift: the 2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball Mega Box is delayed from October 30th to November 28th, 2025!
• CRACK THAT PACK: Bird brings some Phoenix Football, did he get a hit?
• CARD PULL OF THE WEEK: See what the hosts picked up and the best card pulled!
• WHAT YA GOT IN THE STACK: What did the hosts pick up this week?

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From Lorcana’s runaway success to Topps Chrome Disney autographs, the magic of Disney collectibles is heating up the hobby! This week, we dive deep into the multi-generational appeal of Disney trading cards and the massive market they’ve created.

We’ll break down the story behind Lorcana, the trading card game from Ravensburger that has sold over a billion cardsand become a key revenue driver for the company. We track the price history from The First Chapter through Reign of Jafar and debate whether this phenomenon has the staying power of industry titans like Pokémon.

Plus, get the full breakdown on the new 2025 Topps Chrome Disney and Topps Disney Wonder sets, which feature authentic autographs from voice talents like Idina Menzel (Elsa) and Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear) for the very first time!

Also in this episode:

• Hobby Headlines: An investment group pays $10 million for a Michael Jordan/LeBron James 1/1 Logoman card.
• Topps NBA Debut Patches are coming to the 2025-26 season.
• New releases in Football, Basketball, and WNBA!
• Our signature segments: Crack That Pack, What Ya Got In The Stack, and Card Pull of the Week!

Tune in to find out why collectors are flocking to these Disney sets—and if you should be investing in the magic!

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