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I agree that this is best case scenario for us as collectors. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. I do agree that we will likely see the return of Topps Chrome and Finest and Stadium Club for Basketball and Football but I'm excited to see their creativity bloom in what new products they create. I will say that I will miss the old brands that Panini had absorbed and used like Absolute, Crown Royale and National Treasures as well as Flawless and Immaculate which they did create. But again, this is a win. Upper Deck and Topps is still in the picture and for us old timers that's our bread and butter!
I will say that I am interested to see the actual agreement if it ever comes to light as I honestly believe there is more at play than just the money. Also, in a perfect hobby world it would be so amazing if Upper Deck and Fanatics could share the licensing in some way to restore the power of creation to it's full potential. We shall see what our future holds...
I love that Fanatics has bought Topps as I thought this might be a move they make, but I didn't think it would happen so quickly. I'm intrigued to see if Panini's ownership would be interested in a buyout.
This is very helpful, thanks ! I was kinda reading all the speculation and news and wondered about the impact of releases for 2022 and beyond, although I gather now it's likely that Topps will not then issue for 2023 (as far as we know at this point) and it will be a Fanatics product set ? That's exciting. I also wonder about Topps BUNT now - the digital platform. Will we lose that ? So many questions still, but getting some clarity....
This is probably the best possible outcome-Fanatics gets the brand, IP, designers, infrastructure, and fans get to have Topps continue.
I agree that this is best case scenario for us as collectors. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. I do agree that we will likely see the return of Topps Chrome and Finest and Stadium Club for Basketball and Football but I'm excited to see their creativity bloom in what new products they create. I will say that I will miss the old brands that Panini had absorbed and used like Absolute, Crown Royale and National Treasures as well as Flawless and Immaculate which they did create. But again, this is a win. Upper Deck and Topps is still in the picture and for us old timers that's our bread and butter!
I will say that I am interested to see the actual agreement if it ever comes to light as I honestly believe there is more at play than just the money. Also, in a perfect hobby world it would be so amazing if Upper Deck and Fanatics could share the licensing in some way to restore the power of creation to it's full potential. We shall see what our future holds...
I’m excited Topps is continuing but I do hope Fanatics helps them improve some of their offerings. Topps needs to catch up to Panini design wise.
I love that Fanatics has bought Topps as I thought this might be a move they make, but I didn't think it would happen so quickly. I'm intrigued to see if Panini's ownership would be interested in a buyout.
Topps and Bowman live on!! I couldn't imagine a life without them!
This is very helpful, thanks ! I was kinda reading all the speculation and news and wondered about the impact of releases for 2022 and beyond, although I gather now it's likely that Topps will not then issue for 2023 (as far as we know at this point) and it will be a Fanatics product set ? That's exciting. I also wonder about Topps BUNT now - the digital platform. Will we lose that ? So many questions still, but getting some clarity....