Bowman: the Topps card brand dedicated to the future stars of sport

The MTHOR Shop Bowman collection brings together sealed boxes of Bowman and Bowman Chrome trading cards, covering baseball, American football and college basketball. Bowman is a historic name in the hobby: the Bowman Gum company released its first set of baseball cards in 1948, before being bought by Topps in 1956 and relaunched by Topps in 1989. Since the 2000s, Bowman has been the benchmark for prospect cards: the “1st Bowman” label marks the first licensed card of a future professional. At MTHOR Shop, a French store for authenticated resale, every Bowman box is inspected and delivered worldwide in 2 to 8 days to your door against signature, customs included.

The iconic pieces of the Bowman collection

The most sought-after boxes in our Bowman collection are the Bowman Chrome Baseball Hobby Box and Mega Box, whose chrome finish and refractor parallels have driven the line's success since its launch in 1997. 2026 Bowman Football, available as a Hobby Box, Jumbo Box, Mega Box and Value Box, marks Bowman's return to NFL cards after a decade away, bringing NFL players and college stars together in a single product for the first time, with 1st Bowman cards of prospects such as Arch Manning. On the basketball side, the 2024-25 Bowman Chrome University Basketball Hobby Box and the 2026 Topps Bowman U Now March Madness Hobby Box cover NCAA players. Lots of 2 to 10 boxes round out the collection.

Why buy Bowman at MTHOR

MTHOR Shop specialises in selling authentic trading cards. Every box in our Bowman collection goes through a rigorous inspection carried out by our team of experts: we check the consistency of the box, the shrink wrap and the labels, the materials, finishes, seams and references, as well as the accessories and documentation. For the most in-depth checks, we rely on specialist tools such as the UV lamp or the microscope. Every order ships with a security seal, tangible proof that the quality check has been carried out and authenticity confirmed. Learn more about our authentication process.

We offer worldwide delivery in 2 to 8 days to your door against signature, with real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp, interest-free payment in 4 instalments via Klarna or Scalapay, and a France-based customer service team available Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. If anything goes wrong, our 14-day return policy protects you.

FAQ — Bowman at MTHOR

How does MTHOR check that a Bowman box is genuinely sealed and original?

At MTHOR, every Bowman box is inspected by our experts before shipping: intact factory shrink wrap, carton and production codes consistent with the announced series, and no sign of resealing. Print details are checked under a UV lamp and a microscope, then the box ships with an MTHOR security seal.

Are there customs fees on a Bowman box ordered from outside France?

No, you pay no customs fees. MTHOR covers all customs fees and duties, wherever you are in the world. The price shown on the site is the final price you pay: no nasty surprises on delivery.

What is the difference between a Bowman Hobby Box, Mega Box and Value Box?

A Bowman Hobby Box is the hobby shop format, usually with guaranteed autographed cards per box. A Mega Box or Value Box is a retail format, with fewer packs and often exclusive parallels. The exact contents of each configuration are listed on the product page.

To go further, explore our Topps cards and our Panini cards, or read about our authentication process.