Topps x Pokémon Coming?! MASSIVE Release Wave, Star Wars & Marvel MCU Autos + StockX Warning
<p>This week on <em>Hobby Nonsense</em>, Jesse and Ray dive into one of the <em>biggest release cycles the hobby has seen in months</em>. The episode starts with Jesse breaking down his viral post about clues suggesting a possible <strong>Topps x Pokémon 30th Anniversary collaboration set</strong> next year — a theory that took off online, even though Ray isn’t convinced it has anything to do with Pokémon (and he might be right).</p><p>From there, the guys cover a long list of major upcoming releases:</p><p>✨ <strong>Pixar Gold</strong> — gaining more hype than expected, but everything depends on the final checklist. 🌌 <strong>Star Wars Galaxy 2025</strong> — celebrating 20 years of <em>Revenge of the Sith</em> with new original art and sketches from Lucasfilm animators. 🚀 <strong>Star Wars Hyperspace 2025</strong> — already outselling last year’s product before release. 🎬 <strong>Topps Marvel Studios</strong> — featuring MCU characters, art, and massive autographs including the huge chase: a <strong>dual Ryan Reynolds / Hugh Jackman auto from Deadpool & Wolverine</strong>. ⛏️ <strong>2025 Panini Minecraft</strong> — surprisingly underwhelming and lacking the creativity of last year’s release. 🏆 <strong>2025 Topps Allen & Ginter</strong> — stacked with monster cut autos like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and John Quincy Adams, plus real prizes including Mitchell & Ness apparel and gift cards.</p><p>To wrap things up, they issue an important <strong>warning for Pokémon buyers on StockX</strong>, as reports show authenticated products arriving <strong>repackaged</strong> and not as described.</p><p>A packed episode full of speculation, massive releases, hobby insights, and a must-hear consumer alert.</p><p><br></p>

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