🗞 Top 10 News in the Collectible Space
From million-dollar grails and record-breaking convention turnouts to major NFT market moves, this week was packed with headlines shaping the future of collecting. Whether you’re into vintage cardboard, modern drops, or digital blue-chips, here’s the biggest news shaking up the hobby right now.
$1.15M Clemente Rookie Card Record — A 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente rookie (PSA Mint 9) sold privately for $1,150,000 via Heritage Auctions, setting a new high for this card. Only one PSA 10 exists.
$100K Star Wars Trading Card — A 1-of-1 Star Wars Galaxy Superfractor (“Jedi a la Kurosawa”) sold for $100,000 at the National Sports Collectors Convention, breaking the previous Star Wars card record.
$3.1K MrBeast Card Sale — A 1-of-1 MrBeast Topps Now trading card sold for over $3,100, one of the highest prices ever for a non-athlete card.
Online Card Sales Record — July saw $308M in online card sales, the second straight monthly record, led by eBay ($266M) and Fanatics platforms (~$23M).
National Sports Collectors Convention Sets Attendance Record — The National drew 100K+ collectors to Chicago, marking its largest turnout ever.
$112K Star Wars Early Bird Display — Hake’s Auctions sold a 1978 Star Wars Early Bird Special store display for $112,100, setting a record for any action figure-related display.
Fanable Legendary Kiosk Sells Out in Under an Hour — Fanable’s latest Legendary Kiosk drop vanished in less than 60 minutes, with one lucky collector pulling the ultimate grail: an Amazing Fantasy #15 valued around $20K.
NFT Market Rebound — July NFT sales hit $574M (+47% MoM), the second-highest month of 2025. Average sale price rose to ~$113, a six-month high, with ETH collections dominating.
CryptoPunks & Pudgy Penguins Lead Rally — CryptoPunks floor jumped 50% in July, Pudgy Penguins hit a 19 ETH (~$47K) floor, while BAYC floor continued to decline.
OpenSea Regains Ethereum NFT Lead — OpenSea captured ~71.5% of ETH NFT market volume this week, boosted by its new OpenSea 2.0 rollout and upcoming $SEA token rewards program.
🎬 Auction Coverage – 2025 Hollywood Props & Memorabilia (Goldin Auctions)
Goldin’s Hollywood Props & Memorabilia event was a collector’s dream, pulling in some of the most iconic screen-used pieces from film and TV history. The bidding wars proved that Hollywood magic still commands serious money. Here’s the breakdown of the top sales:
Daniel Radcliffe “Harry Potter” First Signature Wand – Used by Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets. This is the first screen-used wand tied to the role that launched the franchise. Studio Auctions COA included. $189,385 (39 bids)
George Reeves “Superman” Three-Piece Ensemble – Complete costume from Adventures of Superman featuring Reeves’ iconic tunic, tights, and belt. A rare surviving set from the golden age of superhero television. $125,000 (1 bid)
Christopher Reeve Wire & ZOPTIC “Flying and Mechanical” Cape – Worn in Superman and Superman II during groundbreaking special effects sequences that made audiences believe a man could fly. Comes with Studio Auctions COA. $81,250 (35 bids)
Mark Hamill “Luke Skywalker” Lightsaber Hilt – Used by Hamill during filming of The Mandalorian, marking Luke’s surprise return to Star Wars in the modern Disney+ era. Studio Auctions COA included. $56,366 (31 bids)
The “Maitland/Deetz” House Model Miniature – Beetlejuice – Highly detailed miniature of the central haunted house from Tim Burton’s cult classic. Screen-matched to key scenes and in excellent preserved condition. $53,096 (6 bids)
Michael Gambon “Albus Dumbledore” Hero Elder Wand – The “Deathly Hallows” wand itself, used by Gambon throughout the Harry Potter series. A cornerstone piece for Potter collectors. $41,250 (21 bids)
Ralph Fiennes “Voldemort” Yew Wand – Used in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire during some of Voldemort’s most pivotal scenes. Studio Auctions COA included. $37,520 (21 bids)
Dan Aykroyd “Elwood Blues” Fedora – Screen-worn fedora from The Blues Brothers, worn by Aykroyd in his role as Elwood. Comes with multiple provenance documents including The Prop Master COA. $35,000 (25 bids)
Ron Perlman “Clay Morrow” Vest – Sons of Anarchy – Screen-worn and photo-matched to multiple seasons (1–5). Signed by cast members and accompanied by multiple COAs. A grail piece for SOA fans. $35,000 (14 bids)
Iron Man MK3 Stunt Helmet – Worn in Marvel Studios’ Iron Man (2008), the film that kicked off the MCU. Used for stunt and action sequences. Studio Auctions COA included. $31,375 (9 bids)
📌 Takeaway: This auction confirmed the growing appetite for screen-used memorabilia, with strong results for fantasy, superhero, and cult-classic franchises. Harry Potter items dominated the top spots, but classic Superman, Star Wars, and Marvel props proved just as irresistible to high-end bidders.
🔥 Upcoming Heat — Aug 10–16, 2025
From blockbuster sports card releases to high-end NFT art drops, here’s what’s hitting the collectible market in the week ahead:
✨ AMAZ: Felix Series 1 – Digital Collectible (NFT) (VeVe) – Aug 10 @ 8:00 AM PT – $19.99 blind-box. First appearance of Felix from AMAZ’s Keep Going art toy line. Five rarity tiers from 1,000 to just 100 editions.
📚 Marvel Digital Comics – Fantastic Four #10 (1961) NFT (VeVe) – Aug 14 @ 8:00 AM PT – $6.99. Digital comic with 5 cover variants (3,000 total mints, only 120 Secret Rares). Features the classic Doctor Doom crossover.
⚾ 2025 Topps Finest Baseball – Trading Cards – Aug 12 – ~$449.95 per hobby box. Chrome-finished set with a 300-card checklist. Each box includes 2 Chrome autographs, parallels, and bold insert sets.
🏟 2025 Panini Prizm Baseball – Trading Cards – Aug 13 – ~$174.95 per hobby box. 3 autographs, 12 inserts, and parallels like Cherry Blossom (/20) and Gold Vinyl (1/1). Case hits include Color Blast.
🏒 2024–25 Upper Deck SP Authentic Hockey – Trading Cards – Aug 13 – ~$159.95 per hobby box. Known for hard-signed Future Watch rookie autographs (/999). Includes patch-auto versions and Spectrum FX bounty program.
🏀 2024–25 Topps Finest Basketball – Trading Cards – Aug 14 – ~$129.95 per hobby box. 2 autographs, multiple parallels, and insert sets like The Man and Showstoppers. Chrome style with NBA rookies, stars, and legends.
🏈 2025 Panini Donruss Football – Trading Cards – Aug 15 – ~$419.95 per hobby box. 1 autograph, 1 memorabilia, and 100 Rated Rookies. Includes Downtown! and Gridiron Marvels case hits.
💎 2024–25 Panini National Treasures Basketball – Trading Cards – Aug 15 – $$$. Grail-level NBA product with RPAs, 1-of-1 Logoman patches, and 4 autographs per box. Extremely limited print run.
🎨 The Garden of Other Worldly Delights – NFT Art Drop (Nifty Gateway) – Aug 13 – Price varies. Interactive triptych NFT inspired by Bosch with AI-personalized “Seven Deadly Sins” editions and 1-of-1 auctions.
🖼 Heritage Auctions – Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction – Aug 9–11 – Major summer sale of Golden, Silver, and Bronze Age key comics plus original art from legendary creators. Final bidding Aug 11.
🏆 Goldin “Summer 2025 Goldin 100” Elite Auction – Opens Aug 10 @ 5:00 PM ET – Curated sale of 100 ultra-rare collectibles from sports, pop culture, and TCGs. Known for record-breaking grails.
📈 Top 10 Sports Players by Trading Card Sales Volume — This Week
From rookies making their market debut to established stars riding hot streaks, these are the players driving the most action in the trading card world right now. Measured by total sales volume over the past 7 days, this list shows who’s commanding collector attention — and the dollars to back it up.
Rank | Player Name | Number of Cards Sold (last 7 days) | Main Brand(s) of Cards Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Wayne Gretzky | 17 (based on high-end sales data) | O-Pee-Chee, Topps |
2 | Shohei Ohtani | 15 (based on high-end sales data) | Bowman, Topps, Leaf, Skybox |
3 | Mickey Mantle | 10 (based on high-end sales data) | Topps |
4 | Babe Ruth | 7 (based on high-end sales data) | Topps |
5 | Hank Aaron | 6 (based on high-end sales data) | Topps |
6 | Connor McDavid | 6 (based on high-end sales data) | Upper Deck, SP Authentic, The Cup |
7 | Pete Crow-Armstrong | 5 (based on high-end sales data) | Topps |
8 | Connor Bedard | 5 (based on high-end sales data) | Upper Deck |
9 | Alex Ovechkin | 5 (based on high-end sales data) | Panini, Upper Deck |
10 | Willie Mays | 4 (based on high-end sales data) | Topps |
📚 Top 10 Trending Comics of the Week
From key first appearances to modern variants catching fire, these are the books making the biggest moves in the market right now. Tracked by sales volume over the past 7 days, this list spotlights the issues that have collectors buzzing and dealers restocking.
Rank | Comic Book | Estimated Sales Increase (%) | Key Facts / Recent Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Amazing Spider-Man #10 (2015) | +950% | 1st Spider-Punk; animated Spider-Punk spin-off announced |
2 | Amazing Spider-Man #546 (2008) | +820% | 1st Mr. Negative; set photo shows Inner Demons gang |
3 | Ultimate Spider-Man #8 (2024) | +567% | 1st Kingpin's Sinister Six, Mysterio, Felicia cameo |
4 | Free Comic Book Day 2007: The Amazing Spider-Man | +483% | 1st Mr. Negative (cameo), first Jackpot, 1st Overdrive |
5 | Amazing Spider-Man #20 (1965) | +400% | 1st origin of Scorpion; Mac Gargan confirmed for movie |
6 | Tales of the Teen Titans #44 (1984) | +400% | Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing; Gunn’s recommended list |
7 | Peacemaker Presents The Vigilante Eagly Double Feature #1 (2025) | +400% | Follows TV show; SDCC Peacemaker promo |
8 | New Teen Titans Annual #2 (1983) | +333% | 1st Vigilante (costume), 1st Harbinger, 1st Cheshire |
9 | Spider-Punk #1 (2022) | +233% | First solo Spider-Punk series |
10 | Amazing Spider-Man #134 (1974) | +225% | 1st Tarantula, 2nd Punisher; Tarantula rumor, Punisher return |
💠 Top 10 Trending NFT Projects of the Week
From established blue chips to surging new contenders, these are the NFT collections dominating the market over the past 7 days. Ranked by total sales volume, this list shows where the liquidity — and collector attention — is flowing right now.
Rank | Collection | Blockchain | Sales | % Change | Transactions | Buyers | Sellers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Courtyard | Polygon | $16,203,441 | +52.47% | 199,261 | 12,785 | 537 |
2 | CryptoPunks | Ethereum | $16,007,918 | +20.98% | 59 | 36 | 43 |
3 | Pudgy Penguins | Ethereum | $5,923,278 | +32.69% | 104 | 65 | 75 |
4 | SpinNFTBox | BNB | $4,791,383 | +54.35% | 24,889 | 879 | 1 |
5 | Bored Ape Yacht Club | Ethereum | $4,652,456 | +24.71% | 93 | 61 | 68 |
6 | DMarket | Mythos | $4,525,289 | +6.63% | 158,158 | 14,981 | 10,072 |
7 | Sorare | Ethereum | $4,211,960 | +42.17% | 195,420 | 19,266 | 13,352 |
8 | Guild of Guardians Heroes | Immutable-Zk | $3,696,642 | +5.78% | 3,545 | 1,973 | 1,939 |
9 | DKTNFT | BNB | $3,146,196 | +48.68% | 965 | 939 | 2 |
10 | Moonbirds | Ethereum | $2,155,614 | +48.53% | 234 | 132 | 149 |
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