About this episode
This week on Hobby Nonsense , Jesse and Ray cover a packed slate of hobby news and exclusives. They kick things off with their recent WWE card break experiences , followed by excitement over the massive sale of a unique Walt Disney card that has collectors talking. They also react to leaked Pokémon product sets for the upcoming year , speculating on what’s coming and how it could impact the market. Then they discuss the new Topps Dune Chrome product , dropping this Friday. Last year’s release skyrocketed to $5,000 a box , and they break down how this year’s edition stacks up — from design and autos to collector hype. Then, they’re joined by Upper Deck VP Grant Sandground to talk about the brand-new Skybox Metal Universe Batman set . Grant reveals details about Precious Metal Gems , glow-in-the-dark cards , and some truly unique printing technologies that make this one of the most creative products Upper Deck has ever released. The episode wraps with a look at non-sport market trends , especially around SpongeBob and Disney cards , and what the future might hold for collectors and investors.