Funko Pop Going Out of Business?! The Booming Non-Sport Market w/ Jeremy Allen & The Dark Side of the Hobby

<p>This week on <em>Hobby Nonsense</em>, Jesse (fighting through a stomach bug) and Ray tackle an off-the-wall episode — packed with industry news, market analysis, and a conversation that collectors won’t forget.</p><p>They start with the shocking report that <strong>Funko Pop predicts it will be out of business by the end of next year</strong>, breaking down what led to the fall, how it affects collectors, and why it might actually be <strong>good news for long-term Funko fans</strong>.</p><p>Next, they reveal new details on <strong>Topps Star Wars Galaxy 2025</strong>, including one of the <strong>strongest autograph checklists in years</strong>, and how fans may be able to get full-size posters of their favorite cards.</p><p>Then, Jesse and Ray welcome <strong>Jeremy Allen</strong>, Assistant Director of Pop Culture at <strong>Heritage Auctions</strong>, who shares an inside look at the <strong>explosive rise of non-sport cards</strong> — from record-breaking sales of <strong>Bart Simpson sketches</strong> to <strong>Luke Skywalker grails</strong> and <strong>Batman rookies</strong>. Jeremy shares what Pop Culture collectible categories have been performing the best and what his thoughts are for 2026.</p><p>After the interview, the guys discuss the latest <strong>Pokémon leaks</strong> and close with a thought-provoking conversation about <strong>gambling in the hobby</strong> — from <strong>GameStop’s Power Packs</strong> to <strong>controversial break styles</strong> and how they blur the line between collecting and chance.</p>