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🗞️ Weekly Collectible News 04/06/2025

The collectible world never sleeps—and this week was no exception. From major brand collabs and digital heat to surprise tariffs and jaw-dropping comic twists, the market’s buzzing with action. Whether you're chasing physical grails or digital gold, here are the biggest headlines shaking up the scene this week:

📦 Fanable’s First Drop Sells Out in Seconds
New platform Fanable officially launched this week with a banger of a debut. Partnering with Comics and Crypto, they dropped just 75 blind boxes at $99 each—and they vanished in seconds.
Chasers in the set included:
• Ultimate Fallout #4 CGC 9.6
• ASM #252 CGC 9.8 (VeVe cover, signed by Dan Crothers & David Yu)
• ASM #59 CGC 9.8 (VeVe cover, signed by Frank Miller)
• ASM #252 CGC 9.8
• ASM #300 CGC 9.0
Huge W for the Fanable team and a strong signal that curated physical/digital drops are heating up fast.

🎮 McDonald’s x Minecraft Movie Meal Drops Globally
As part of their biggest global collab ever, McDonald's launched a Minecraft-themed meal on April 1—complete with blocky exclusive collectibles and an in-game skin code.
Adult meals come with pixel-inspired items like the “Big Mac Crystal” and “Zombie Hamburglar,” while kids’ meals offer 12 Minecraft toy variations. It’s a fast-food collector’s dream with crossover power—and it’s already making waves across social media and eBay.

📚 Funko Drops First-Ever Book-Based Pops
Funko is leveling up again—this time entering the literary collectibles game. Their newest Pop! Vinyl figures are based not on movies or comics, but on characters from the bestselling Powerless book trilogy by Lauren Roberts.
The initial release features Paedyn and Kai, dropping ahead of the Fearless book launch (April 8). It’s the first time Funko has tapped a book-only IP—and collectors are calling it a bold move with big potential for indie fandoms.

📦 PSA Suspends All Non-U.S. Submissions Due to New Tariffs
A new U.S. import/export tariff policy is throwing a wrench in the global collectibles game. PSA has suspended all non-U.S. grading submissions, effective immediately, to protect customers from surprise customs fees.
Collectors overseas are already feeling the squeeze, with some LGSs and breakers pausing preorder activity. It’s a developing story that could majorly affect trading card availability—and prices—for months to come.

🕷️ Mary Jane is the New Venom… and the Issue is Already in 2nd Print
Collectors, meet MJ… as Venom?! Yep—All-New Venom #5 dropped this week and revealed Mary Jane Watson as the new symbiote host. The twist sent shockwaves through comic shops and has already pushed the issue into a second printing.
Add in a spoiler variant homage to MJ’s first appearance, and this book’s shaping up to be a modern key. If you're chasing Spider-Verse lore + symbiote heat, this one’s a no-brainer.

🤖 Bumblebee Goes Full Auto
Hasbro, Robosen, and Volkswagen just teamed up for one of the wildest tech-toy hybrids ever: a self-transforming Bumblebee robot.
This 17" programmable figure converts from VW Bug to bot on its own, has light/sound features, and speaks with over 200 voice lines. It’s up for preorder now at $949 (early bird)—and could go even higher.
If you're into high-end Transformers tech or looking to flex your shelf game, this one might be your crown jewel.

🕵️ Finds of the Week

Each week, we dig through the noise to bring you two standout collectibles we believe offer great value today—with room to grow tomorrow. Whether it's under-the-radar heat or a premium piece still early in its rise, these are the picks we’d keep a close eye on (or scoop up ourselves 👀):

🕷️ Ultra Rare Amazing Fantasy #15 Digital Comic (VeVe Exclusive Cover)
One of the most iconic comic issues ever—Amazing Fantasy #15—is making noise again, this time in digital form on VeVe. The Ultra Rare variant features a VeVe-exclusive cover illustrated by Alex Saviuk & Laura Martin, and it’s limited to just 500 editions.

With a current floor price of $399 and only three more sales before this collectible enters the $500+ floor range, this one is becoming a major flex for Spider-Man and digital comic collectors alike.

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⚡Flash Comics #1 (1940) Epic Variant – Digital (Candy.io)
The original speedster is racing back into collector conversations. The Epic Variant of Flash Comics #1—featuring the debut of Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash—is now available in digital format on Candy Digital as part of their DC3 collectibles lineup.

Only 250 total editions of this Epic Variant exist, making it one of the most limited digital comics in Candy’s collection.

This modern digital twist on a 1940 classic is gaining traction fast:

• Current floor price: $94

• Monthly average sale: $127

The Epic variant cover adds a bold, stylized flair to a foundational DC key. If you’re looking to own a slice of comic history in NFT form, this is a strong pickup with room to run.

💸 Auction Coverage

Million-Dollar Keys & Iconic Originals at Heritage’s Comic Art Auction

Heritage’s latest Comics & Comic Art Signature® Auction brought major heat to the hobby, with grails flying off the block and original art pieces commanding jaw-dropping numbers. Here are the Top 10 Sales from the event:

🕷️ Gil Kane – Marvel Spotlight #32 Cover Original Art (1977)
First Appearance of Spider-Woman
Sold for: $690,000
This iconic debut cover art shattered expectations. Gil Kane’s bold design introduced Jessica Drew to the Marvel Universe—forever etched in collecting history.

🧛 Frank Frazetta – Night Walk Paperback Cover Painting (1967)
Sold for: $528,000
A moody, masterful Frazetta horror piece with legendary brushwork. His market remains red-hot, with collectors battling over each available painting.

🦾 Don Heck – Tales of Suspense #39, Page 7 Original Art (1963)
First Appearance of Iron Man
Sold for: $504,000
A pivotal page from Tony Stark’s origin story—and a truly historic artifact from the Silver Age of Marvel.

🧠 Herb Trimpe & John Severin – Incredible Hulk #144 Cover (1971)
Doctor Doom cover appearance
Sold for: $336,000
Two legends, one villain, and an unforgettable 1970s Marvel vibe. Doom collectors showed up in force for this one.

💥 The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) – CGC 9.0 VF/NM
Sold for: $312,000
One of the cleanest existing copies of Hulk’s first appearance. Still green, still mean, and still climbing in value.

🎯 Arthur Adams & Terry Austin – New Mutants Special Edition #1 Wraparound Cover (1985)
Sold for: $240,000
An iconic Adams team shot in full original glory. A fan-favorite piece that captures the peak of Marvel’s ‘80s X-era.

🦇 Detective Comics #1 (1937) – CGC 6.5 FN+
Sold for: $228,000
Predating Batman’s debut, this early DC gem continues to prove that Detective keys—even non-#27s—hold serious weight in the Golden Age market.

🌿 Tom Yeates – Saga of the Swamp Thing #21 Cover (1984)
Sold for: $192,000
This issue marked the beginning of Alan Moore’s legendary run. The cover art alone is dripping in eerie atmosphere and significance.

🦸 Frank Miller & Joe Rubinstein – Marvel Comics Index #9B Wraparound Cover (1982)
Sold for: $180,000
Before The Dark Knight Returns, Miller was already redefining superhero visuals. This wraparound is vintage Miller magic.

💚 John Romita Jr. & Al Milgrom – Incredible Hulk #256 Cover (1981)
First full appearance of Sabra
Sold for: $168,000
A timely grab as Sabra’s MCU appearance looms. Historic value meets modern speculation in this standout Hulk cover.

🔥 Upcoming Heat

Here’s what’s coming down the pipeline that has collectors buzzing. From major drops to limited pre-orders, this is your early-warning system for what’s about to fly off shelves—or out of digital wallets.

📗 1. Absolute Batman #7 – DC Comics

Writer: Scott Snyder | Artist: Marcos Martín
Snyder is back with a chilling new arc: "Absolute Zero." Batman confronts the icy past of Victor Fries—aka Mr. Freeze—linked to secret Arkham experiments. With Martín on art, this issue is a visual feast and the #1 most pulled comic of the week.

⚡ 2. The Ultimates #11 – Marvel Comics

Writer: Deniz Camp | Artist: Juan Frigeri
The War for Asgard reaches a boiling point. Thor, Sif, and She-Hulk rise against Loki’s rule—and a surprise new ally could turn the tide. Rumors of a new hero debut are fueling this issue’s rise on everyone’s radar.

🧬 3. Uncanny X-Men #13 – Marvel Comics

Writer: Gail Simone | Artist: David Marquez
Gail Simone launches “The Dark Artery” storyline, introducing a new squad of young mutants—the Outliers. One of them unlocks a forbidden force tied to the X-gene. Expect surprises, spooky vibes, and key first appearances.

🤖 4. Transformers #19 – Skybound / Image Comics

Writer: Daniel Warren Johnson | Artist: Ludo Lullabi
The mystery of Megatron’s fate finally unfolds! Daniel Warren Johnson kicks off a highly anticipated arc in the Energon Universe. Massive hype around this issue—and with DWJ on cover art, you already know it slaps.

🦸 5. Action Comics #1085 – DC Comics

Writer: G. Willow Wilson | Artist: Gavin Guidry
Lois sends Superman to an Arctic station under siege, and what he uncovers could weaponize climate tech itself. G. Willow Wilson brings thoughtful depth to the Man of Steel in this finale to the Superman Superstars arc.

🎁 Giveaway Winner of the Week

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Now let’s give a big shoutout to this week’s lucky collector… 🥁👇

📈 Top Trending NFT Projects of the Week

Here are the top 5 NFT collections making waves this week based on floor price action and momentum. Whether you're hunting flips, building your vault, or just keeping tabs on the space, these are the names to watch:

🐻 Steady Teddys
Floor: 128.49 BERA (+29.8%)
A massive surge puts Steady Teddys at the top of the charts this week. With nearly 30% growth, this BERA-based collection is turning heads and heating up quickly—especially among cross-chain collectors.

🔁 Courtyard.io
Floor: < 0.01 WETH (-3.8%)
Courtyard.io stays in the mix with ultra-accessible entry points. Despite the small dip, it remains a popular platform for real-world asset–backed NFTs. Lots of potential for collectors looking to bridge physical and digital.

🐧 Pudgy Penguins
Floor: 9.68 ETH (-0.9%)
A slight cooldown this week, but Pudgy Penguins are still a blue-chip staple. With strong brand expansion, toys in Walmart, and their Pudgy World digital experience growing, long-term momentum remains solid.

🌌 Ronkeverse
Floor: 130.74 RON (+1.2%)
This collection continues to climb steadily on the RON chain, building quietly but consistently. A growing fanbase and ecosystem support make this worth watching.

🦍 Bored Ape Yacht Club
Floor: 14.85 ETH (-0.7%)
Still the heavyweight champion of NFTs. Despite a small dip this week, BAYC remains the most recognized brand in the space, with major IP moves in motion and strong institutional backing.

🧠 That’s a Wrap!

Thanks for spending some time with us in the cave this week 🙌 Whether you’re hunting digital grails, flipping physical heat, or just here to stay in the loop—we appreciate you being part of this growing community of passionate collectors.

Every read, share, and reply helps us keep this mission alive: bringing you the best of both worlds, physical and digital, one collectible at a time.

Until next week—stay curious, stay collecting, and as always…

Keep it nerdy,
The Nerdcave77 Team 🕹️💥

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