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🔟 Top 10 News in the Collectible Space
The past week has been 🔥 for collectors across comics, sports cards, toys, and NFTs. From record-breaking auctions to major platform shakeups, here are the stories driving the market right now:
Babe Ruth “True Rookie” Card Auction (Sep 30, 2025) – A 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth card (SGC 3) is live with a $7M estimate, reaffirming its place as one of the most valuable sports cards on Earth.
Lionel Messi Rookie Cards Set Records (Sep 26, 2025) – Messi’s 2004 Panini Mega Cracks rookie (PSA 10) sold for $960K, while his 2004 Mundi Cromo rookie (PSA 10) jumped to $102K – showing global demand for soccer GOATs.
Shohei Ohtani Rookie Card at Goldin (Sep 27, 2025) – Ohtani’s 2018 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor (BGS 9.5) hammered at $347,700, setting a record for that card.
Panini Eminence Basketball Returns (Sep 29, 2025) – Back after years away, Panini’s luxury line is here with boxes priced at $39,999.95 each. Ten cards, diamond-level scarcity, and Logoman patches have collectors buzzing.
Willie Mays Estate Auction (Sep 28, 2025) – Mays’ 1962 All-Star uniform sold for $634K, with his World Series ring and MVP trophies bringing ~$450K each in a historic charity sale.
Kobe Bryant Sports Illustrated Magazine (Sep 28, 2025) – A 1992 Sports Illustrated mailed to Kobe’s childhood home shattered expectations at $59,887, setting a new benchmark for sports magazines.
PSA Adds Autograph Grading for Comics (Sep 29, 2025) – PSA unveiled dual grading for comics and mags, now offering signature authentication and grades alongside comic condition.
Rare Kareem “Lew Alcindor” Rookie Card Auction (Sep 29, 2025) – An ultra-scarce 1969 Topps rookie card signed “Lew Alcindor” is up for grabs at Weiss Auctions, with only ~3 known examples.
$50K Sports Collection Theft & Recovery (Sep 30, 2025) – A brazen theft in Oklahoma netted $50K–$60K in memorabilia (including giant Kobe bobbleheads) but was foiled when local shops flagged the stolen goods.
OpenSea Prepares Token & Vault (Sep 26, 2025) – The NFT giant announced its $SEA token, a cultural vault starting with CryptoPunk #5273, and a revamped mobile app – all aiming to reassert its dominance.
Court Affirms NFTs Under Trademark Law (Sep 20, 2025) – The Ninth Circuit ruled NFTs fall under trademark protections, siding with BAYC against a knockoff project and setting a big precedent for IP rights.
NFT Market Recovery Signs (Sep 30, 2025) – NFT trading volume jumped 14% week-over-week to $135M, with Moonbirds and Pudgy Penguins leading the charge in a flicker of market strength.
🔥 Upcoming Heat: Collectible Drops This Week
Another stacked week ahead for collectors — the physical side is loaded with premium card sets and exclusives, while the digital world heats up with VeVe’s event drops and Candy Digital’s MLB rookie lineup. Here’s what to watch between Sept 30 – Oct 6, 2025 (plus early alerts beyond the week):
🧱 Physical Collectibles
LEGO Star Wars UCS Death Star (Set 75419) – LEGO – Oct 1 (Insiders), Oct 4 (Public) – 9,023 pieces, $999.99, includes exclusive poster + TIE Fighter GWP.
Pop! Billy the Puppet (SAW) – Funko – Oct 3, 9:00 AM PT – Limited Edition 9,500 pcs, $19.99.
2025 Topps Chrome SpongeBob SquarePants 25th Anniversary (Hobby Box) – Topps – Oct 1 – Commemorative set w/ Spongebob art, $499.95/box.
2025 Topps Triumphant Tennis (Hobby Box) – Topps – Oct 3 – Tennis set w/ 2 numbered base parallels + 3 autographs ≤99 per box, $449.95.
2025 Panini Three & Two Baseball (Hobby Box) – Panini – Oct 1 – Premium MLB set, 5 autographs (1 PSA-graded), $299.95.
2024/25 Panini Prizm Black NBA (Hobby Box) – Panini – Oct 3 – NBA set w/ 5 autos + 22 Prizm parallels, $999.95.
2025 Panini Absolute K League Soccer (Hobby Box) – Panini – Oct 3 – 3 autos or memorabilia per box, $204.95.
2025 Panini Turn Four Racing (Hobby Box) – Panini – Oct 3 – Racing set, 2 autos + 1 memorabilia, $199.95.
2025 Hit Parade ICONIC Football Edition Series 1 (Hobby Box) – PlaybookBrand – Oct 3 – Limited to 2,000 hand-numbered boxes, each w/ 1 PSA-graded hit (e.g., Brady Rookie Ticket Auto), $99.95.
💻 Digital & Phygital Collectibles
Candy 2025 MLB Rookie ICONs – Candy Digital — Live Oct 1 at 1 PM ET — 40 rookies + 10 legacy icons in a digital-only ICON set.
VeVe DesignerCon Hong Kong (Oct 5–6) – Phygital + digital exclusives with physical redemption twins at VeVe’s booth E2.
VeVe NYCC Digital / Phygital Exclusives (Oct 9–12) – Event-timed collectibles tied to comics and artists, dropping over NYCC weekend.
VeVe AT-AT Digital Collectible – Oct 11 at 8 AM PT (Blind Box Waitlist) – First deployed during the Battle of Hoth, the towering AT-AT crushed Rebel defenses with heavy armor and firepower. This collectible captures its chilling silhouette and presence — a true symbol of Imperial dominance in the Galactic Civil War.
📚 Nerdcave’77 Comic Pulls of the Week
This week is packed with first appearances, villain debuts, milestone issues, and potential legacy-defining moments. We dug through the hype and market chatter to bring you the five books most likely to see value gains in the short and long term:
1. Absolute Evil #1 (DC)
Why it matters: It’s the one-year anniversary of DC’s “Absolute Universe,” and villains are front and center. Key debuts include the Absolute versions of Green Arrow, Hawkman, and Lex Luthor, with DC teasing “multiple shocking reveals” and one major twist.
Market Watch: Key Collector Comics already flagged this as Key of the Week, signaling strong spec interest. Look for early sales to spike if any of these “Absolute” character redesigns catch traction in upcoming crossovers.
2. Amazing Spider-Man #13 (Marvel)
Why it matters: This issue is loaded with three first full appearances — The Wretched, Symbie, and The Nail. Spider-Man titles historically carry solid long-term upside for first appearances, especially with anything tied to cosmic or symbiote lore.
Market Watch: Previous “teaser” variants featuring these characters have already been moving on eBay. If Marvel pushes Symbie or The Wretched as recurring characters, expect this book to heat up. Low entry cost now, higher ceiling later.
3. Spirits of Violence #1 (Marvel)
Why it matters: A brand-new villain enters Ghost Rider’s mythos — the Spirit of Violence, plus the first team appearance of The Decayed. Ghost Rider keys, especially horror-tied firsts, tend to simmer before blowing up when adapted in media.
Market Watch: The book drops right in October, timed perfectly for horror buzz. Watch CGC census movement if this villain gets pushed in Marvel’s supernatural line (think Spirits of Vengeance or a Midnight Sons revival).
4. Venom #250 (Marvel)
Why it matters: A milestone legacy issue. The return of Knull, one of Marvel’s most popular modern villains, plus the debut of the Cult of the Void. Venom milestones often become cornerstone issues (Venom #200 was a breakout spec book).
Market Watch: Already pulling heavy pre-order buzz. Collectors love anniversary issues, especially with multiple covers — keep an eye on ratio variants and any cover highlighting Knull’s return. Could see fast FMV growth if the Cult sticks around.
5. White Tiger: Reborn #1 (Marvel)
Why it matters: Ava Ayala faces her late brother, Hector Ayala — the original White Tiger. If Marvel is truly bringing him back, this one-shot will cement itself as a key issue in Latinx representation history.
Market Watch: Marvel tied this release to Hispanic Heritage Month, ensuring visibility. Hector’s first appearance (Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19, 1975) is already a grail; if this book confirms his resurrection, expect a wave of collector attention here.
📈 Top 10 Trending Comics of the Week
The aftermarket is moving fast, and these are the back issues heating up the most. Driven by live-action casting news, new series development, anniversaries, and classic first appearances — here’s what’s moving 📊:
Rank | Comic | Key | % Increase | Spec Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Comics’ Greatest World: Barb Wire #1 (1993, Dark Horse) | 1st appearance & cover of Barb Wire | +825% | Pamela Anderson developing a Barb Wire TV series |
2 | Peter Parker: Spectacular Spider-Man #139 (1988, Marvel) | 1st cover & origin of Tombstone | +650% | Marvin Jones III confirmed as Tombstone in live action |
3 | Web of Spider-Man #36 (1988, Marvel) | 1st appearance of Tombstone | +609% | Rumored villain in Brand New Day + confirmed live-action role |
4 | Barb Wire #1 (2015, Dark Horse) | Non-key | +433% | Riding hype from Barb Wire revival — Hughes variants moving |
5 | Amazing Spider-Man #601 (2009, Marvel) | J. Scott Campbell MJ cover | +400% | Iconic cover surges again; Campbell sketch sold for $14.7K |
6 | Vigilante #1 (1983, DC) | 1st solo series | +300% | Renewed fan buzz from Peacemaker Season 2 |
7 | Captain Atom #83 (1966, Charlton) | 1st Blue Beetle (Ted Kord) | +250% | Blue Beetle speculation in the upcoming DCU |
8 | Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (2024, DC) | Origin + Circe + Pegasus | +233% | Zatanna’s intro boosted interest in the Absolute line |
9 | Absolute Batman #1 (2024, DC) | Multiple debuts incl. Joker cameo | +218% | Signal boost from Batman Day 2025 |
10 | G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 (1982, Marvel) | 1st G.I. Joe team, Snake-Eyes, Cobra Commander, Baroness | +200% | Heavy speculation on future G.I. Joe media projects |
🖼️ Top 10 NFT Projects by Volume
The NFT market is buzzing again, with gaming platforms, legacy collections, and new entrants competing for liquidity. Here are the top 10 projects ranked by sales volume this week:
Rank | Project | Chain | Volume | % Change | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hypurrr | — | $83,685,459 | 0.00% | 785 |
2 | Vesting NFT | BNB | $17,994,051 | 0.00% | 22 |
3 | DX Terminal | Base | $9,045,704 | +15.24% | 398,111 |
4 | Moonbirds | Ethereum | $8,511,264 | +50.06% | 699 |
5 | DMarket | Mythos | $6,914,254 | +3.55% | 186,058 |
6 | Guild of Guardians Heroes | Immutable-Zk | $5,352,926 | +8.80% | 4,208 |
7 | Pudgy Penguins | Ethereum | $5,280,775 | +59.98% | 128 |
8 | CryptoPunks | Ethereum | $4,691,815 | +29.73% | 24 |
9 | Panini America | Panini | $4,440,118 | +85.91% | 118,256 |
10 | Courtyard | Polygon | $3,355,099 | +10.66% | 33,030 |
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🙏 Wrap Up
That’s a wrap for this week’s Nerdconomy Report! Thanks as always for reading and riding along with us through the highs, lows, and surprises of the collectible space — whether it’s comics, cards, toys, or NFTs. Your support and engagement keep this community thriving. 💎✨
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Until next time… happy hunting, and may your pulls, mints, and bids always hit big.