🧩 Action Figures & Collectibles
Topps + Fanatics Collectibles + NBA/NBPA announce multi‑year trading‑card comeback
A major shift is hitting the collectibles market: Topps is back in the NBA trading‑card arena, following a multi‑year partnership between Fanatics Collectibles, the NBA and the NBPA. toyworldmag.co.uk+2NBA+2
The 2025‑26 Topps Basketball collection will span all 30 teams and select legends, reviving Topps’ presence in NBA cards since 2009‑10. NBA
Why it matters: For collectors, this signals renewed competition and freshness in the card space. The tie to “rookie debut” patches (see recent announcement) and legends means both speculators and fans have new opportunities.
Tip: Keep an eye on early checklist reveals from Topps, pre‑orders in hobby shops, and retail drop schedules. These are often where the most sought‑after parallel or patch cards emerge.
🎬 Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror & Pop Culture)
Big streaming slate = big audience choices this month
The October 2025 streaming calendar has just dropped a comprehensive list of 19 new shows and movies across major platforms including Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Hulu and HBO Max. Tom’s Guide
Major highlights:
- The fantasy series The Witcher returns with Season 4, starring Liam Hemsworth as Geralt. Tom’s Guide
- Horror fans get titles like IT: Welcome to Derry on HBO Max. Tom’s Guide
- Romantic‑comedy and thriller fans alike can dive into new seasons of hits such as Nobody Wants This Season 2 and new drama The Lost Bus on Apple TV+. Tom’s Guide
Why it matters: With so many premieres, streaming platforms are clearly leaning into varied genres and broad audiences — a boon for pop culture watchers. For collectors and fans, more content often means more tie‑in merchandise and opportunities to ride the wave of trending releases.
Tip: If you’re tracking merchandise drops tied to any of these titles, monitor the first 24‑48 hours after a streaming debut — those are often when licensed product announcements drop.
đź“š Comicbooks
Dedicated collector event & exclusive deals close today
If you’re in the comic‑collector space, there are two notable things:
- The CGC “10/10 Day” promotion, offering special pricing on grading submissions for comics and cards, ends today (October 20, 2025). cgccomics.com
- A large vintage toy and collectible auction ends today (October 20, 2025) — for those who cross‑collect comics, cards and toys this is worth a glance. orrillsauction.hibid.com
Why it matters: Lower‑cost grading and auction endings often trigger increased market movement — whether you’re selling or buying, the timing may provide entry points or last‑call opportunities.
Tip: If submitting to CGC, aim for titles with buzz (variant covers, key issues) to make the most of the discounted tier. If bidding at the auction, have your budget set — the end‑hour can bring price jumps.