So Japan dropped this Team Rocket briefcase , raffle only in select shops. It’s got some cool Team Rocket themed accessories and a full hobby box with 30 booster packs.

It looks so awesome. I want one really bad. But they’re already going for $400–$600, depending on whether the packs are included. I’ve seen a few hover around $500, but that still feels steep. Think there’s any shot it drops to the sub-$400? Or do I just bite the bullet now before prices go even higher?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIlmqLaOuIT/?igsh=YzcwY2h1b3Jta3pn

Chuck Styles, one of my favorite artists from the Topps Project 70 series, has started his own custom art brand called Styconics. He’s released two cards so far, a Steph Curry and a Draymond Green x Warriors card (based on the 1979 movie). He’s dropping a Michael Jordan card tomorrow at 12 PM ET with three variants /23, /3, and a 1/1. I’m definitely going to pick one of these cards up. What are your thoughts on the design?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHgOsBytWW9/?igsh=d280aGxyNG96cXFh

One Piece is back at it with another sports crossove, this time teaming up with German football club Borussia Dortmund (BVB). The collab includes an exclusive Monkey D. Luffy leader card for the One Piece TCG, available only at the BVB-Fanwelt shop in Dortmund, Germany. I’ll be on the look out on eBay for this card 🙃

A few weeks back, One Piece also partnered with the LA Lakers. I wished One Piece would have released an LA Lakers Monkey D. Luffy card.

Which sport or team do you want to see One Piece collab with next?

Remember when RTFKT was the next big thing? I was so hyped about their NFT sneakers and collectibles, some were going for thousands of dollars, and I actually jumped on the bandwagon. Fast forward to now, and RTFKT just announced they’re winding down in January 2025. The crazy part, my NFTs that were once worth a small fortune are practically worthless now.

If you’re in the same boat, maybe you bought some Nike/RTFKT NFTs too. Just a heads up Rosen Law Firm is looking into a class-action lawsuit regarding all this. If you feel like you got burned or know someone who did and want to see if you have a claim, check them out. It could be worth your while to join and get your money back.

https://rosenlegal.com/case/rtfkt-inc/

I'm a big fan of Ken Karl's card art. His illustrations are incredible. I picked up this Tiger Woods a few months ago. The composition and the emotion of Tiger is perfect. Anyone else have Ken Karl pieces?