Jun 11, 2025
Marvel’s Massive Set, Pokémon’s Next Hit & The Labubu Takeover
<p>In this episode, Jesse is joined again by Ray Solorio to unpack some of the most buzzworthy topics in the non-sport and pop culture collecting world.</p><p><br /></p><p>They kick things off with a look at the upcoming 2025 Topps Marvel release, discussing what makes it one of the biggest Marvel card sets ever—from the sheer volume of characters to a wide range of inserts and chases. Jesse shares why he’s especially excited about the Marvel Reflections original art cards and the Frank Miller sketch/autograph cards, and they both weigh in on what Topps could have done even better.</p><p><br /></p><p>Next up is a surprising topic: Linkin Park’s new Topps Now cards—if only you can actually find them on the website.</p><p><br /></p><p>Then, the conversation turns to Pokémon, as Jesse and Ray explore the most collectible sets in the Scarlet & Violet era, and break down why Black Bolt & White Flare could be one of the most anticipated releases yet.</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, they close the show with a look at one of the fastest-rising collectibles on the market—Pop Mart’s Labubu Blind Boxes. From Spongebob to Goofy plushies and collabs with Pharrell Williams, these designer toys are heating up in a big way, and Jesse and Ray break down why.</p>
