2025 Topps Chrome Spongebob

Sickleclaw · 08-29-2025, 10:26 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8XPagjlhj/?img_index=1

Seems to have voice actor autos and sketch cards.

https://www.topps.com/pages/topps-ch...th-anniversary

"For the first time since 2009, Topps and SpongeBob reunite to celebrate 25 years of everyone’s favorite little square dude with 2025 Topps Chrome SpongeBob SquarePants 25th Anniversary!

Build the complete 200-card Base Set packed with beloved characters, iconic locations, and unforgettable moments from SpongeBob’s 25-year legacy. Collect a variety of colorful, themed inserts that capture the humor and spirit of the show, while chasing exclusive parallels designed to shine in every collection.

And for the ultimate treasure, keep an eye out for rare Sketch Cards and autographs from the voices behind Bikini Bottom’s most memorable characters!"

Pre-order available September 2 at 12pm ET on EQL

PumpnDumpling · 08-29-2025, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sickleclaw

https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8XPagjlhj/?img_index=1

Seems to have voice actor autos and sketch cards.

Future EQL loss incoming!

finfangfan · 08-29-2025, 10:46 AM

Dang… Topps is even going hard for the 2nd and 3rd tier licenses. I feel like SpongeBob is one that UD should have tried to nab. Maybe they get Simpsons or South Park.

Sickleclaw · 08-29-2025, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

Dang… Topps is even going hard for the 2nd and 3rd tier licenses. I feel like SpongeBob is one that UD should have tried to nab. Maybe they get Simpsons or South Park.

Yeah, I do agree it does feel like a 2nd tier license... I hope boxes aren't too much for this set though. I personally don't see this set getting as much hype as Disney or Marvel or even GPK.

Says september 2nd for the release.

CicadaMound · 08-29-2025, 04:09 PM

It's going to do way better than you think. I'd say it'll do better than random GPK releases because there's so much pent up demand, but worse than Disney or Marvel because there's not as big of a real collector base.

PrinceVegeta · 08-29-2025, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sickleclaw

Yeah, I do agree it does feel like a 2nd tier license... I hope boxes aren't too much for this set though. I personally don't see this set getting as much hype as Disney or Marvel or even GPK.

Says september 2nd for the release.

Prob $300 a box lol

LondonGames · 08-29-2025, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

Dang… Topps is even going hard for the 2nd and 3rd tier licenses. I feel like SpongeBob is one that UD should have tried to nab. Maybe they get Simpsons or South Park.

2nd and 3rd tier? ROFL

ATLOTP · 08-29-2025, 05:32 PM

gonna try to rip at least a case of this. need that Krabby Patty 1/1

finfangfan · 08-29-2025, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LondonGames

2nd and 3rd tier? ROFL

You think SpongeBob is on same tier as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars?

Bob Ross · 08-29-2025, 07:04 PM

Oh, cool. SpongeBob is EQL. Congratulations, Breakers! The backdoor is open!

rippev · 08-29-2025, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ATLOTP

gonna try to rip at least a case of this. need that Krabby Patty 1/1

Be careful.. it’ll go right to your thighs!

CicadaMound · 08-29-2025, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

You think SpongeBob is on same tier as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars?

SpongeBob's up there, it's 29th on Wikipedia's list of highest-grossing media franchises. Disney Princess is 5th, the MCU is 9th, Star Wars is 4th. Star Trek is 32nd, James Bond is 39th.

Pokémon is #1, of course.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...dia_franchises

finfangfan · 08-29-2025, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CicadaMound

SpongeBob's up there, it's 29th on Wikipedia's list of highest-grossing media franchises. Disney Princess is 5th, the MCU is 9th, Star Wars is 4th. Star Trek is 32nd, James Bond is 39th.

Pokémon is #1, of course.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...dia_franchises

So I guess it boils down to where you break off tiers. You mention Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars all being top 10 and Sponge Bob being 29 (top 30)… so not a stretch to think someone would slot 29 a lower tier than top 10.

At any rate, my point still stands. Fanatics is gobbling everything up.

Grave252 · 08-29-2025, 09:07 PM

Been looking forward to this set. I grew up on Spongebob, a mega fan in my youth. Looking forward to seeing the checklist and ripping a few boxes.

Xiarmadillo · 08-29-2025, 10:10 PM

no thanks. I can get licensed Kayou Spongebob boxes of 18 packs (5 cards each) for about $25 USD. Giving variety of cards, all foil or acetates.
The value proposition of these are horrible.

jdandns · 08-29-2025, 10:18 PM

Topps remains king where non-sports are concerned.
The sketches and actual sponge cards from the first two sets have been "hot" cards for years. There are no existing autographs. These will sell like hotcakes.

Looking forward to seeing some Spongbob additions to the Animated Series card thread:

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1221976

IndySportsCards · 08-29-2025, 10:19 PM

Spongebob cards will be in HIGH demand.

Sickleclaw · 08-29-2025, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jdandns

Topps remains king where non-sports are concerned.
The sketches and actual sponge cards from the first two sets have been "hot" cards for years. There are no existing autographs. These will sell like hotcakes.

Looking forward to seeing some Spongbob additions to the Animated Series card thread:

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1221976

So you think it will be difficult for 'regular' people to get whatever eql drop there is on this

IndySportsCards · 08-29-2025, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sickleclaw

So you think it will be difficult for 'regular' people to get whatever eql drop there is on this

If it's anything like the game that I perceive they play, they'll offer 10 boxes at $99-150, it'll sell out in -30 seconds and everyone will scream BOTS at the tops of the lungs then buy it in hobby shops or ebay a month later at 3-5X the initial price. Although breakers on various selling platforms will have Uhauls full of cases to break somehow. Maybe I'm just too cynical in my old age.

I love me some Spongebob though, hope I can get some without selling blood again.

TimBuckTwo · 08-30-2025, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by IndySportsCards

Spongebob cards will be in HIGH demand.

THIS

Larry Walker already stated he is buying a pallet of cases of this.

finfangfan · 08-30-2025, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sickleclaw

So you think it will be difficult for 'regular' people to get whatever eql drop there is on this

I think it will be like the recent GPK Green Day drop with more “regulars” getting a shot. It all depends on how much they make available though. As others have speculated, they could limit initial availability to build buzz.

premium1981 · 08-30-2025, 06:40 AM

This is the same age group of adults buying this that had Pokemon cards as kids. Spongebob was on tv while they were playing with their cards. Some of you are going to be really surprised.

finfangfan · 08-30-2025, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

This is the same age group of adults buying this that had Pokemon cards as kids. Spongebob was on tv while they were playing with their cards. Some of you are going to be really surprised.

I don’t think anybody doesn’t think it will do well. I mean GPK did really well. Topps is killing it lately on the nonsports side. So it won’t be a surprise this does well.

Bruin7 · 08-30-2025, 10:07 AM

I sold the PSA 10 2009 Topps SpongeBob sketch card by Tibbit to a guy in the UK for around $6k. I’m confident this release will do quite well. There is worldwide demand for SpongeBob. I’ve visited a ton of different countries and no matter where I go I always see SpongeBob in the native language on TV. He’s bigger than you think worldwide.

Shinypsptitans · 08-30-2025, 10:32 AM

2003 Upper Deck Aquatic Amigos Spongebob reminds one of the best buys in the busines. So underrated. With super rares/ultra rares/secret rares.

08-29-2025, 04:09 PM	#5
CicadaMound Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Ohio Posts: 587 CicadaMound	It's going to do way better than you think. I'd say it'll do better than random GPK releases because there's so much pent up demand, but worse than Disney or Marvel because there's not as big of a real collector base. __________________ Twitter: @Lamplighter42 IG @Lamplighter.42 Looking for autos/relics of cartoon voice actors - one role as confirmed on IMDb is enough to qualify.

08-29-2025, 10:10 PM	#15
Xiarmadillo Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 486 Xiarmadillo	no thanks. I can get licensed Kayou Spongebob boxes of 18 packs (5 cards each) for about $25 USD. Giving variety of cards, all foil or acetates. The value proposition of these are horrible. __________________ No Longer Use Stinkbay:special:! Woot

08-29-2025, 10:18 PM	#16
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,351	Topps remains king where non-sports are concerned. The sketches and actual sponge cards from the first two sets have been "hot" cards for years. There are no existing autographs. These will sell like hotcakes. Looking forward to seeing some Spongbob additions to the Animated Series card thread: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1221976 __________________ AliceNArtieSellinApplesInArkansas

08-29-2025, 10:19 PM	#17
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 42,005 braco0 IndySportsCards	Spongebob cards will be in HIGH demand. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

08-30-2025, 10:07 AM	#24
Bruin7 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,887	I sold the PSA 10 2009 Topps SpongeBob sketch card by Tibbit to a guy in the UK for around $6k. I’m confident this release will do quite well. There is worldwide demand for SpongeBob. I’ve visited a ton of different countries and no matter where I go I always see SpongeBob in the native language on TV. He’s bigger than you think worldwide. __________________ UCLA CLASS OF 2002

08-29-2025, 10:26 AM	#1
Sickleclaw Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Southern California Posts: 431 Burrunjor Sickleclaw	2025 Topps Chrome Spongebob https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8XPagjlhj/?img_index=1 Seems to have voice actor autos and sketch cards. https://www.topps.com/pages/topps-ch...th-anniversary "For the first time since 2009, Topps and SpongeBob reunite to celebrate 25 years of everyone’s favorite little square dude with 2025 Topps Chrome SpongeBob SquarePants 25th Anniversary! Build the complete 200-card Base Set packed with beloved characters, iconic locations, and unforgettable moments from SpongeBob’s 25-year legacy. Collect a variety of colorful, themed inserts that capture the humor and spirit of the show, while chasing exclusive parallels designed to shine in every collection. And for the ultimate treasure, keep an eye out for rare Sketch Cards and autographs from the voices behind Bikini Bottom’s most memorable characters!" Pre-order available September 2 at 12pm ET on EQL Last edited by Sickleclaw; 08-29-2025 at 10:33 PM.

08-29-2025, 10:46 AM	#3
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,492	Dang… Topps is even going hard for the 2nd and 3rd tier licenses. I feel like SpongeBob is one that UD should have tried to nab. Maybe they get Simpsons or South Park.

08-29-2025, 05:32 PM	#8
ATLOTP Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 813 snuurd	gonna try to rip at least a case of this. need that Krabby Patty 1/1

08-29-2025, 07:04 PM	#10
Bob Ross Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 5,455	Oh, cool. SpongeBob is EQL. Congratulations, Breakers! The backdoor is open!

08-29-2025, 09:07 PM	#14
Grave252 Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 565	Been looking forward to this set. I grew up on Spongebob, a mega fan in my youth. Looking forward to seeing the checklist and ripping a few boxes.

08-30-2025, 06:40 AM	#22
premium1981 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,385	This is the same age group of adults buying this that had Pokemon cards as kids. Spongebob was on tv while they were playing with their cards. Some of you are going to be really surprised.

08-30-2025, 10:32 AM	#25
Shinypsptitans Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,845	2003 Upper Deck Aquatic Amigos Spongebob reminds one of the best buys in the busines. So underrated. With super rares/ultra rares/secret rares.