Topps confirms NBA license switch 10-1-2025

[hobbytime]

Originally Posted by oshmeehan

I think you were the guy who broke the 2009-10 Exquisite news that it was going to happen in Summer 2009 at Hobbykings board.

If so, I take this completely seriously. Hobbykings was the best, I remember you from there.

[glassofwater]

Originally Posted by oshmeehan

Awesome retail fat pack.

[anusinha]

I scanned the QR code, doesnt go anywhere

[premium1981]

Originally Posted by anusinha

I scanned the QR code, doesnt go anywhere

Did you reverse the image before scanning? Its backwards, not sure if that makes a difference or not.

[anusinha]

Originally Posted by premium1981

Did you reverse the image before scanning? Its backwards, not sure if that makes a difference or not.

the phone does it automatically. It links to something on topps webpage that isnt active yet.

[glassofwater]

This was posted on asa Newell TikTok yesterday. These are from the mojo packs in hobby/ jumbo? Boxes





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[RKH916]

They're really going to keep that Grade 7 primary school art project rookie shield

[Bob Ross]

Originally Posted by RKH916

They're really going to keep that Grade 7 primary school art project rookie shield

Yeah, this design is awful.

[oldgoldy97]

I’m glad they’re going to continue the anniversary crap they have going on in baseball. So freaking lazy.

[Scottish Punk]

Originally Posted by RKH916

They're really going to keep that Grade 7 primary school art project rookie shield

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

I’m glad they’re going to continue the anniversary crap they have going on in baseball. So freaking lazy.

Ha ha, I dig both. Looks great!!

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by RKH916

They're really going to keep that Grade 7 primary school art project rookie shield

You'd think the NBAPA would have the foresight to make sure that the rookie shield is their design/property so it can be consistent regardless of who has the license.

[Bob Ross]

Even though thats the licensed product, it still looks like the Fanatics no license garbagio.

[NYBBFAN]

Originally Posted by anusinha

I scanned the QR code, doesnt go anywhere

Did the same before seeing your post. Great minds

https://www.topps.com/fgc006497

[Giantrobot]

The whining has already begun…

[glassofwater]

Originally Posted by Giantrobot

The whining has already begun…

lol. i did not know people hated retro designs. i think they are great

[threepointplay]

I personally think that is a good looking card and the RC logo works well with 1980 retro design. But I appreciate that it may not work with other designs.

As has been the case over my thirty years of collecting; there will be plenty of card designs I enjoy and plenty I do not.

[Americards]

23-24 Topps Royalty Collection Basketball still due to come out 9/25/2025,
Just wait a month and you can license it! LOL

[cms11]

Originally Posted by Americards

23-24 Topps Royalty Collection Basketball still due to come out 9/25/2025,
Just wait a month and you can license it! LOL

I don't understand why they didn't wait to print it.

[cms11]

Can Panini still print cards this month and then release them over time?

[cms11]

Originally Posted by polyvalent

The Release Calendar states Flawless is coming out in October, so is the 1st October date correct or is it the "licence to make" starting from 1st October?

Thanks

I'm guessing that it's "license to make", but I'm waiting for confirmation from someone more knowledgeable.

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by threepointplay

I personally think that is a good looking card and the RC logo works well with 1980 retro design. But I appreciate that it may not work with other designs.

As has been the case over my thirty years of collecting; there will be plenty of card designs I enjoy and plenty I do not.

Well put.

My only question is why they're focus on the "45th Anniversary" when that puts them at the end of the window for which they released basketball cards (1969-1981)?

Why not start with the 1970-71 design (55th anniversary) and then progress through the 70's designs?

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

Don't know but it makes sense from a marketing perspective for the NBA and NBAPA to allow Fanatics to release cards starting Oct 1st.

First game of the year is Oct 21st and ideally you want product coming out prior to the season.

The problem is that right now (and really for the past couple of years) Topps/Fanatics can't get anything out the door anywhere close to on time.

Last year, 24 HHN didn't release until late March, only a few weeks before 26 Heritage.

Topps still has 5+ major baseball products that aren't even on the release calendar yet despite it being September.

Maybe Topps can get a Flagship basketball product out in October....but you're probably waiting until 2026 for anything else.

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by mfw13

The problem is that right now (and really for the past couple of years) Topps/Fanatics can't get anything out the door anywhere close to on time.

Last year, 24 HHN didn't release until late March, only a few weeks before 26 Heritage.

Topps still has 5+ major baseball products that aren't even on the release calendar yet despite it being September.

Maybe Topps can get a Flagship basketball product out in October....but you're probably waiting until 2026 for anything else.

Doesn't Topps/Fanatics own a couple of these printing presses? They've literally had years to plan this.

If I'm Topps, they should make that first wknd in October a huge event. Do a massive Rip Night Oct 3rd or 4th and sync it with the return of 2025-26 Topps Flagship NBA. Give every LCS a couple of free hobby boxes so all participants in Rip Night can get one free pack. Bring out as many athletes/celebs as you can. Sync it with some kind of card giveaway at MLB stadiums.

Get people aware, get people excited.

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

Doesn't Topps/Fanatics own a couple of these printing presses? They've literally had years to plan this.

You're assuming a level of managerial competence that simply doesn't exist at Fanatics or Topps.

The one thing that Fanatics is really good at is spending their investors money buying up the licenses to everything in sight. That's how they got into the sports apparel business, and that's how they got into the sports card industry.

But actually producing and distributing quality products......they suck at that.

They've stopped doing any marketing or product previews, and are operating under the (correct) assumption that breakers will buy anything they release no matter what the price point.

[cms11]

Will 2024/25 Topps Inception Basketball be the last unlicensed set they release or are they going to release more garbage this month?