Since June 2025, card collectors and dealers in the Middle East got a major upgrade to their collecting game. The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) has officially announced the opening of its Dubai office today, bringing world-class card grading and authentication services directly to the region for the first time. What This Means for Card Collectors…
What is Skybox The Matrix Weekly? Upper Deck has launched a new digital trading card series on their e-Pack platform. The Matrix Weekly follows a unique release schedule, dropping new packs every week for 10 consecutive weeks. Each week features 1999 packs, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. This approach differs from traditional trading card…
Topps Now is a revolutionary trading card product line that lets collectors capture iconic moments from sports and select entertainment franchises—as they happen. Launched in 2016, Topps Now cards are printed on demand and only available for a few hours (typically 24-72 hours) at Topps.com. Each card celebrates a key event, from a baseball no-hitter…
Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announced on June 18, 2025, the launch of officially licensed DC custom certification labels. A Notable Development in Card Grading For trading card collectors and fans of graded slabs, this represents an interesting addition to CGC’s services. The new DC custom labels change the standard approach…
The new SPACE – Galactic Edition by Cardsmiths is officially here, and we are glad to bring you a complete collector’s guide and checklist! Whether you’re exploring the depths of the galaxy or chasing the rarest parallels, this release delivers on multiple fronts. We break it all down: from base set variants and subset structure…
The Cardsmiths Gnome Redemption Program is a real-world card redemption initiative that rewards collectors who discover special “Lost Gnome” cards hidden inside select Cardsmiths trading card packs. These gnome cards can be sent back to Cardsmiths in exchange for cryptocurrency-based prizes. This program adds a modern twist to physical card collecting by introducing real-world digital…
In case you missed it, back in 2023, Cardsmiths launched a trading card set unlike any other — one that captures not only the brushstrokes but the spirit of the late, great Bob Ross. Known for his soothing voice and “happy little trees,” Ross has become a cultural icon whose art continues to inspire decades…
April 2024 was an exciting month for collectors, as Cardsmiths rolled out two eye-catching promotional cards that blend cryptocurrency themes with premium card craftsmanship. These limited promos celebrate both artistic innovation and crypto culture, coinciding with Bitcoin’s 2024 halving event. Tom Badley’s “Ant Miner” Cold Foil: A Luxurious Take on Crypto Labor This card was…
