Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast, and this week, we’re breaking down one of the busiest release windows the football card hobby has seen in a long time.

Kieran, Jack, Ryan and Pete dive into the latest wave of football card releases, including Topps Definitive, Topps Deco, Merlin, Futera, and the rapidly rising Premier Gold. From premium one-card boxes to value-driven designs, the team unpack what each product brings to the table, and where collectors and breakers are starting to feel the pressure.

The conversation explores pricing, design choices, checklist impact and market saturation, alongside personal experiences opening the products. With so many releases landing back-to-back, the episode looks at how collectors are choosing where to spend, what actually holds value, and why creativity and presentation are becoming just as important as hits.

We cover:

• First impressions of Topps Definitive and its premium appeal

• Why Topps Deco continues to stand out for value

• Merlin’s latest release, familiar design, familiar debates

• Futera’s reputation for quality and attention to detail

• Why Premier Gold is quickly winning over collectors

• The impact of constant releases on pricing and resale value

• Checklist quality vs quantity and how it affects sales

• Sleeving, presentation and the little details collectors notice

• The emotional highs and lows of breaking packs

• What’s coming next and which releases are worth watching

Whether you’re opening boxes, buying into breaks, or sitting back and watching the market move, this episode offers an honest, experience-led look at where football card collecting is right now, and where it’s heading next.

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Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast, and this week, it’s all about Topps Dynasty, Mo Salah and the evolving world of high-end football cards.

Kieran, Jack, Ryan and Pete dive into one of the most talked-about releases of the year: Topps Dynasty. From Mo Salah’s long-awaited inclusion to the insane patch quality and on-card autos, the team break down why this set has collectors buzzing, and arguing, across the hobby.

The conversation widens into the future of high-end releases, the growing pressure of back-to-back product drops, and what this means for collectors, breakers and streamers as we enter the busiest period of the year. There’s also honest talk about tax implications, market competition, and the challenges of keeping up with the pace of new releases.

Whether you love Dynasty, prefer Futera, or you’re trying to figure out where to put your money before the end of the year, this episode digs into the reality of collecting in a rapidly changing market.

We cover:

• The hype surrounding Topps Dynasty and why it feels different

• Mo Salah’s signing and the impact on card values

• Patch quality, on-card autos and unique memorabilia

• Innovations in the hobby and how sets are evolving

• Dynasty vs Futera, quality, longevity and collector preference

• The chaos of stacking multiple high-end releases at year’s end

• Market trends and the rising competition among streamers

• How price points are shaping collector behaviour

• The realities of streaming: tax implications, pacing, and sustainability

• The future of high-end cards, breaking and community collecting

Whether you’re deep in the high-end hobby, browsing the market for your next break, or simply trying to understand where things are headed, this episode cuts through the noise and offers a grounded look at what’s happening right now in football cards.

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Welcome to a special episode of the Cards on the Table Podcast, because this week, we’re joined by our first ever guest: Ben, the founder of Manchester Card Con.

Kieran, Jack, Ryan and Pete sit down with Ben to explore his journey from childhood collector to show organiser, diving into nostalgia, community, market trends and what really goes on behind the scenes of running one of the UK’s most exciting card shows.

From team sets and player volatility to why collectors keep coming back year after year, this episode shines a light on the human side of the hobby, the passion, the risks, the memories and the relationships that keep the community growing.

We cover:

• Ben’s collecting journey and early nostalgia

• Why community is the heart of the hobby

• The rise of Manchester Card Con & what makes it special

• The real challenges and hidden costs of running card shows

• Team sets: value, quality and collector expectations

• Market swings, rookies vs legends and why prices fluctuate

• Favourite sets, first cards and personal collecting stories

• The future of sports cards & the growing UK collector base

• How community events keep the hobby thriving

Whether you’re a long-time collector, a show regular, or new to the scene, this episode gives a rare behind-the-curtain look at the UK card landscape from someone building it first-hand.

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Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast – the weekly show for football card collectors, breakers and hobby fans.

In this episode, Kieran, Pete, Jack and Ryan dig into the latest trends shaping the card world, from the hype surrounding Topps Deco to the buzz around Futera’s Fan Selection release. The team also explore why team sets and collector tins are receiving criticism this year, particularly around reduced hit guarantees and shifting value.

The conversation then moves into a growing issue in the hobby: refund requests. The hosts share their own experiences with accidental purchases, buyer confusion and changes in collector behaviour as the holiday season brings new faces into the hobby. Education, transparency and realistic expectations have never been more important.

We finish with the Hits of the Week, including some huge cards pulled on stream, plus ideas for more creative break formats inspired by the Midas Cup.

We cover:

• The huge anticipation building for Topps Deco

• Why collectors are frustrated with recent team sets and tins

• Futera’s Fan Selection – early impressions and limited print buzz

• The rise in refund requests and how breakers are navigating them

• Holiday-season buyers and why education matters more than ever

• The impact of big hits on collectors & the wider community

• Innovations in breaking formats inspired by the Midas Cup

• This week’s standout pulls and favourite hobby moments

Whether you’re waiting on Deco, considering a Futera box or navigating the evolving hobby landscape, this is a packed episode with insights and stories from all sides of the community.

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Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast – your home for football trading cards and the hobby community.

In this episode, Kieran, Pete, Jack, and Ryan dive into one of the busiest periods in the football card world, from Topps Summer Signings and the buzz around new transfers, to the growing energy at card shows and Panini Noir’s upcoming release.

We unpack how breakers are innovating in a tighter market, how pricing and availability are shaping decisions, and why community and education are at the heart of every great break. Plus, we round off with this week’s Hits of the Week, including some massive pulls that lit up the streams.

We cover:

• The excitement around Topps Summer Signings

• Anticipation for Panini Noir and other upcoming releases

• The rapid rise of card shows across the UK

• How breakers are innovating to keep streams engaging

• Why community and education matter more than ever

• Pricing trends and what they mean for collectors and breakers

• Our favourite hits and moments of the week

Whether you’re hitting card shows, breaking online, or just watching the hobby grow, this episode captures the pulse of football card collecting right now.

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Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast – your home for football trading cards.

Kieran, Pete, Jack and Ryan are back to break down a huge week in the hobby: from the buzz around Topps FugenZ and its ultra-short print run, to the rise of The Whatnot Card Show and the launch of Fanter Pro for serious collectors and breakers.

In this episode we cover:

• FugenZ – first impressions of one of the shortest-printed football sets ever, featuring high auto rates, low numbering and incredible chases.
• The Whatnot Card Show – how it’s changing the game for breakers and why community-driven events matter more than ever.
• One-of-ones and case hits – the thrill, the pressure, and how these moments define modern breaking.
• National Treasures revival – why older sets are making a comeback and how accessibility is shifting collector priorities.
• Fanter Pro – the new platform built to help serious collectors track values, manage hits, and grow their networks.
• Streaming & community – the rise of new breakers, the power of giveaways, and why relationships matter more than pull rates.

Hits of the Week

🃏 FugenZ one-of-ones

🃏 Massive National Treasures patches and autos

🃏 Early Fanter Pro success stories from the community

Whether you’re chasing case hits, hosting streams, or just keeping tabs on hobby trends, this episode dives into the people, platforms and products shaping football card collecting right now.

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Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast – your home for football trading cards.

Kieran, Pete, Jack and Ryan are back to chat new releases, hobby news, and how breakers navigate quiet weeks in the calendar. We dig into Topps’ latest, the Whatnot outage, and a stacked end to the year.

In this episode we cover:

• Topps FugenZ – exclusive India release, only ~40 cases worldwide, 21 UCC teams, two numbered per box, autos roughly 1 in 2 boxes, price around £150, and big triple autos like Bellingham–Vini Jr–Rodrygo and Kane–Musiala–Gnabry. Do you prefer guaranteed autos or the lucky box chase?

• Topps Summer Signings – 6 packs per box, 6 cards per pack, one guaranteed auto, two numbered, around £100. First cards of stars in new kits plus tasty dual autos.

• End-of-year Topps lineup – Deco, Merlin, Museum and Inception potentially landing before Christmas, with Dynasty mentioned too. We debate collectability vs break value: Inception eye-candy vs Merlin and Deco for volume, and where Museum fits.

• Panini watch – Noir checklist out and Flawless teased for the World Cup cycle.

• Industry news – Whatnot’s outage and what it meant for breakers, shows, payouts and buyers on the night.

• Lamine Yamal autos – limiting signatures to official products only. What that means for values, fan engagement, and why legends’ autos still matter.

• Breakers Corner – strategies during a release lull: revisiting sleeper products like Merlin 22/23, managing stock and pricing, and whether to dabble in Disney, Marvel, darts or F1 when football is quiet.

Hits of the Week

• Futera gold frame 1/1 Lamine Yamal

• Futera Peace Unique 1/1 Diego Maradona match-worn boot piece (1986)

• Immaculate 1/1 Christian Pulisic boot piece and Kylian Mbappé patch auto /3 in the same case

• Immaculate 1/1 tri-auto Messi–Suárez–Neymar

• Early FugenZ monsters including Bellingham–Vini Jr–Rodrygo and Kane–Musiala–Gnabry triple autos

Whether you are breaking every week or just getting started, this episode digs into real product choices, timing, and where the value is right now.

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Welcome back to the Cards on the Table Podcast – your home for all things football trading cards.

In this episode, hosts Kieran, Pete, Jack and Ryan break down the latest releases and hobby trends shaking up the football card world. From Futera’s stunning new drop to the Argentina Focus set and IAX’s upcoming 125th Anniversary release, there’s plenty to unpack. We cover:

• The impact of Futera’s latest release on the market

• Insights into the Argentina Focus and IAX Anniversary sets

• Breaking strategies and the importance of release timing

• The ongoing repack debate and Whatnot’s new transparency rules

• How giveaways and community engagement shape the streaming scene

• Notable hits of the week and what’s coming next in the hobby

Whether you’re a passionate collector or just getting started, this episode dives deep into the trends, challenges and excitement that define the modern football card community.

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