📰 Weekly Collectible News - 04/27/2025

🖼️ CloneX Collection Loses Its Artwork... Temporarily

One of the biggest NFT projects — RTFKT’s CloneX — made headlines this week after holders found their NFTs suddenly missing visuals.
The culprit? A Cloudflare Terms of Service restriction, triggered after the company downgraded RTFKT’s plan unexpectedly.

RTFKT’s Head of Tech, Samuel Cardillo, confirmed it was a contract issue—not an unpaid bill—and reassured collectors that CloneX and Animus are migrating to Arweave, a decentralized storage solution that ensures your NFTs stay visible long-term.

👉 A reminder that even top-tier projects aren’t immune to the pitfalls of off-chain storage.

🖼️ Quick Summary: How NFT Art is Stored

💥 VeVe x StackR: A Step Toward More Utility & Control

Starting April 28th, VeVe digital collectibles will be tradable on StackR, a third-party marketplace where collectors can buy and sell using $OMI.

It’s not full decentralization — but it’s a big leap forward for VeVe utility:

✅ Trade using OMI
✅ Peer-to-peer transactions in a VeVe-focused space
✅ More control, more flexibility, more options

The collectibles themselves are still locked to VeVe’s ecosystem, but this partnership gives holders a clearer path to liquidity and utility outside the VeVe app.

🏪 Fanatics Launches Massive London Collectibles Store

Fanatics Collectibles just opened its flagship 8,600 sq. ft. store in London’s Regent Street, and it’s being hailed as the "Home of the Hobby."

The store offers:

• Rare trading cards like LeBron James and Steph Curry rookies

• Signed memorabilia from Lionel Messi and Tom Brady

• Immersive collector features like a card creation lab and live breaking studio

Even better? Lewis Hamilton was there for the grand opening, driving fans wild. This store isn’t just a shop — it’s an experience hub for collectors across sports, entertainment, and pop culture.

🤝 Hasbro Renews Marvel & Star Wars Toy Deal

Hasbro has officially extended its licensing agreement with Disney, ensuring continued production of Star Wars and Marvel toys, games, and collectibles.

That means more:

• Black Series and Vintage Collection Star Wars figures

• Marvel Legends waves featuring Spidey, Black Panther, Iron Man & more

• Preschool lines from shows like Spidey and His Amazing Friends

• Marvel-themed expansions in Magic: The Gathering via a separate deal

Coinciding with a 17% revenue jump in Q1 2025, this move reinforces Hasbro’s role as a dominant force in the collectible toy market for years to come.

🌌 Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: All the Heat from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

This year’s Star Wars Celebration in Japan was a full-on hyperspace jump into the future of the franchise — and it delivered. From new films and animated series to jaw-dropping collectibles and exclusives, here's what collectors and fans need to know:

🎬 New Star Wars Films Incoming

Starfighter

Launching May 28, 2027, Starfighter is a new standalone film directed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool 3) and starring Ryan Gosling. Set in the years after The Rise of Skywalker, this film introduces fresh characters and ships — with potential tie-ins to the classic Rogue Squadron vibe. Expect plenty of flight scenes, intense dogfights, and new pilots to chase in upcoming merch.

The Mandalorian and Grogu (The Movie)

Coming May 22, 2026 — Jon Favreau brings the galaxy’s favorite duo to the big screen. This one picks up right where the Disney+ series left off and could be one of the most collectible movie tie-ins of the decade. Early concept art shown at the event teased new Mandalorian armor variants 👀

📺 New & Returning Series on the Way

Star Wars: Visions Volume 3

Dropping October 29, 2025, with nine new episodes from global animation studios. Fan-favorite shorts like The Duel, The Village Bride, and The Ninth Jedi return — but it doesn’t stop there…

The Ninth Jedi Spinoff Series

Yup, The Ninth Jedi is getting its own full-length animated series in 2026. With major fan support behind this lore-expanding storyline, it’s likely to come with a full slate of tie-in collectibles, comics, and merch.

Maul: Shadow Lord

Darth Maul is back with his own animated series. Set after The Clone Wars, the show focuses on Maul rebuilding his criminal empire and clashing with underworld factions. If done right, this could lead to a whole new wave of Sith and bounty hunter figures for collectors.

🧸 Exclusive Collectibles Announced

Hasbro Drops

New reveals for the Black Series and Vintage Collection include:

• Cal Kestis (Jedi Survivor suit)

• Merrin

• Legends Dash Rendar

• Classic Han and Chewie (retooled sculpts)

• The Mandalorian Armorer with forge accessories

• Multiple characters from The Clone Wars and Visions

Expect these to hit shelves later in 2025 — some will be convention exclusives.

🎧 Audio-Technica x Star Wars Earbuds

Limited-edition wireless earbuds were revealed for:

• Grogu

• The Mandalorian

• R2-D2

• Darth Vader

These feature custom character sound effects, LED charging cases, and exclusive packaging. Pre-orders began April 21, with shipping expected on May the 4th — yes, perfect May 4th collectible gifts.

Celebration Japan Exclusives

Collectors lucky enough to attend got access to:

• Samurai-style character statues and pins

• Japanese brush art-style posters of Jedi, Sith, and bounty hunters

• Apparel inspired by Japanese streetwear meets Star Wars design

Many of these will likely pop up on eBay soon with serious resale value.

TL;DR: Star Wars Celebration Japan just set the tone for the next few years of content and collectibles. If you're a fan of Sith Lords, Jedi lore, or just want an excuse to buy more plastic, the 2025-2027 window is shaping up to be massive.

🔍 Finds of the Week

🦸‍♂️ Absolute Superman (2024-) #1 — Digital Collectible Comic on Candy.io

DC Comics has kicked off a bold new era with Absolute Superman (2024-) #1, now available as a digital collectible on Candy.io.

This story launches the Absolute Universe — a fresh take where Superman arrives on Earth as an adult, with no fortress, no family, and no support system.
It’s Superman like you’ve never seen him before — isolated, raw, and forced to find his place in a strange new world.

🖋️ Creative Team

• Writer: Jason Aaron

• Artist: Rafa Sandoval

• Colorist: Ulises Arreola

• Letterer: Becca Carey

💥 Collectible Snapshot

• Platform: Candy Digital

• Edition: Legendary Variant

• Special Feature: Rafa Sandoval's digital signature

• Total Supply: Only 200 editions minted

📈 Market Update

• Current Floor Price: $106

• Next Listing: $149

⚡️ Very few available — and once the floor moves, it moves big.
This is a sharp opportunity for digital comic collectors who want a piece of DC’s evolving universe, signed (digitally) by the artist himself.

👉 Check it out here

📦 Fanable "Marvel Madness" Mystery Case — Giant-Size X-Men #1 Grail Still in Play!

The Marvel Madness drop from this past Thursday (April 24th) on Fanable is turning into a massive opportunity for collectors.
Right now, unopened mystery cases are selling for around $150 — and the ultimate prize, Giant-Size X-Men #1, is still out there! 🔥

🎯 Quick Facts:

• Drop Name: Marvel Madness

• Drop Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

• Current Floor Price: $150

• Unopened Cases Left: Only 35 remaining

• Top Grail Still Available: Giant-Size X-Men #1 CGC-graded comic

Each case contains one CGC-graded Marvel comic, with the chance to land a grail, chase, or bounty reward.
With the biggest grail still in the pool and supply shrinking, the odds are getting better every day.

⚡️ Once the Giant-Size X-Men #1 is pulled, prices could spike or cases could sell out quickly.

👉 Check it out at Fanable

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📊 Top Trending NFT Projects of the Week

The digital collectible space continues to heat up 🔥 — and this week we’ve seen major moves across both established blue chips and up-and-coming platforms. Whether you're tracking floor prices or just staying in the know, here are the top 5 trending NFT projects that caught our eye:

🐧 Pudgy Penguins — 10.51 ETH (+6.5%)

The penguin empire keeps marching. With new toy rollouts and continued social momentum, Pudgy Penguins climbed again this week, holding strong above 10 ETH. The floor’s resilience shows that collectors and investors alike are betting on Pudgy IP long-term.

🏛 Courtyard.io — < 0.01 WETH (+9.6%)

Massive percentage gain this week despite a low floor! Courtyard.io continues to onboard physical collectors into digital ownership, and this week’s spike reflects increased engagement and trading volume on the platform. Keep an eye on this one as more graded cards and sneaker drops hit the blockchain.

🔶 Seeing Signs — 0.31 ETH (▼ -86.9%)

A major drop for this previously hyped project. Seeing Signs saw an 86.9% decline in floor price this week, signaling either a post-reveal dip or rapid exit by traders. Could be an opportunity… or a caution flag. Time will tell.

🧱 CryptoPunks — 43.10 ETH (0%)

The original blue chip holds steady. No change in price, but CryptoPunks remain the ultimate status symbol in the NFT world. With zero movement in a volatile week, this project is acting more like digital gold than a collectible.

🐧 Lil Pudgys — 1.40 ETH (+10.3%)

Not to be overshadowed by their older siblings, Lil Pudgys had a standout week — up over 10%! These mini penguins are proving their staying power, riding the momentum of the larger Pudgy brand while remaining more accessible to new collectors.

🔥 Upcoming Heat – Top 5 Comics Dropping April 30, 2025

This Wednesday is shaping up to be 🔥 for comic collectors, with key issues dropping across Marvel, DC, and BOOM! Studios. Whether you're chasing storylines, speccing on future value, or stacking your weekly reads — here are the top 5 comics to keep on your radar:

🕷 Ultimate Spider-Man #16 (Marvel Comics)

📅 Release Date: April 30, 2025
💵 Cover Price: $4.99
The most talked-about Spidey book in years continues. With Peter balancing a new life, this issue is rumored to deepen the conflict with one of this universe’s most dangerous reimagined villains. A must-pull if you’re following the new Ultimate line.

🦇 Detective Comics 2025 Annual #1 (DC Comics)

📅 Release Date: April 30, 2025
💵 Cover Price: $5.99
Annuals often hint at major shifts, and this one’s loaded with Gotham mythology. Expect new character developments and possibly a setup for the next Batman event. Could be a sleeper key if it introduces anything new.

🦸‍♂️ Batman / Superman: World’s Finest 2025 Annual #1 (DC Comics)

📅 Release Date: April 30, 2025
💵 Cover Price: $5.99
Mark Waid has been crushing this title, and this annual promises a multiversal shake-up. Look for team-ups, deep cuts from DC’s catalog, and potential first appearances from alternate timeline characters.

🌌 Fantastic Four #31 (Marvel Comics)

📅 Release Date: April 30, 2025
💵 Cover Price: $3.99
The FF saga continues with growing cosmic tension. This issue might hint at a future villain arc or summer crossover — and collectors are watching closely for early keys or cameos.

😱 Something Is Killing the Children #41 (BOOM! Studios)

📅 Release Date: April 30, 2025
💵 Cover Price: $4.99
Indie horror heat is back. Erica Slaughter steps deeper into a new arc, and after issue #40’s buzz, this one could become a future minor key. BOOM!’s flagship series rarely disappoints — this is one to grab and stash.

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