Topps: the trading cards that drive the market

The Topps collection at MTHOR Shop brings together sealed boxes and authentic Topps cards: Topps Chrome Basketball and UEFA Club Competitions, Topps Formula 1, Topps Chrome Disney, Marvel and Star Wars, Topps Series 1 Baseball, Topps Pristine, Inception and Sapphire editions. Buying Topps cards means entering the world of the American manufacturer founded in 1938 in Brooklyn, the originator of modern baseball cards and now owned by Fanatics. At MTHOR Shop, a French authenticated resale store, every Topps box is checked by our experts before shipping, with worldwide home delivery against signature in 2 to 8 days, customs included. Whether it is a Topps Chrome NBA Hobby Box, a Topps PSG Mega Box or a UEFA Value Box for a first break, the collection is aimed as much at the collector hunting numbered refractors as at the football, F1 or Disney fan who wants to open sealed packs with complete confidence.

The history of Topps: from Bazooka bubble gum to Fanatics

Topps was founded in 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, by the four Shorin brothers, Abram, Ira, Philip and Joseph, under the name Topps Chewing Gum. The company first sold chewing gum and launched Bazooka in 1947, which would remain its signature product for decades. Cards arrived in 1951 with two first baseball sets, the "Red Backs" and the "Blue Backs", of 52 cards each. The real turning point was the 1952 series: 407 cards, a format that set the standard for the modern baseball card, and a Mickey Mantle card no. 311 sold for 12.6 million dollars on 28 August 2022, a record for a collectible card at the time of sale.

Topps then built its empire on licences. In 1996 the first Topps Chrome appeared, a 165-card set on chromium stock in which every card exists in a "Refractor" parallel: poorly received at the time, Chrome nonetheless became an essential annual reference in the hobby. In 1999, the Pokémon licence sold Topps more cards than baseball. The manufacturer expanded into Europe with Match Attax, the Premier League card game launched in 2007, then obtained the UEFA Champions League licence from the 2015-2016 season. In 2016, Topps Now introduced print-on-demand: cards printed within 24 hours to tell the story of the season day by day, with an announced print run. In September 2020, Formula 1 awarded Topps its exclusive worldwide licence for cards and stickers. In January 2022, Fanatics acquired Topps for 500 million dollars and, on 1 October 2025, Topps regained the NBA licence after fifteen years away: 2025-26 Topps Basketball, released on 23 October 2025, is the brand's first licensed NBA set since the 2009-10 season. In 2026, Topps adds the exclusive NFL licence, then that of the FIFA World Cup from 2031.

Topps Chrome, Refractors and Sapphire: understanding the formats

Topps Chrome is the central product of the collection: cards on shiny chromium stock, available in "Refractor" parallels whose rarity depends on colour and serial number. The same licence is released in several box formats, and it is this format that determines what you open. The Hobby Box is reserved for specialist shops and generally guarantees autographs or numbered parallels; the Mega Box and the Value Box (or Blaster) are retail formats, cheaper, with parallels exclusive to their format and lower odds on hits; the Jumbo Box contains thicker packs. The Sapphire editions take the Chrome design onto a cracked blue background with a print run far below classic Chrome, and are sold exclusively online by Topps. Premium ranges such as Topps Pristine or Topps Inception contain only a few cards per box, encased, but almost all autographed.

• Sealed box value: an unopened Hobby Box or Sapphire keeps its market value and resells as a sealed product, unlike an opened pack.
• Traceability: numbered parallels, serial codes on the cards and the factory wrap make it possible to verify the origin of what you buy.
• Diversity of licences: a single Chrome brand covers basketball, European football, F1, baseball, tennis, UFC, WWE, Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and SpongeBob, which lets you collect by passion rather than by sport.

For a first purchase, a Topps Chrome UEFA or NBA Value Box or Mega Box is the most accessible entry point; for autograph hunting, the Hobby Box remains the reference.

The iconic Topps products in the collection

The most sought-after Topps boxes at MTHOR cover NBA basketball, European football, Formula 1 and the Disney and Marvel licences. Here are the main references in the collection:

• 2025-26 Topps Chrome Updates Basketball (Value Box, Mega Box, Mega Box Fanatics Exclusive): the first Topps Chrome NBA since the return of the licence, with the rookies of the 2025-26 season.
• 2025-26 Topps Pristine Basketball Hobby Box: Pristine's return to the hardwood after twenty years, three encased cards per box including autographs.
• 2025/26 Topps Chrome UEFA Club Competitions (Hobby, Mega, Value Box) and Topps UCC Gold Hobby Box: the cards of the Champions League and the European cups.
• 2026/27 Topps Flagship Premier League Hobby Box and 2026 Topps Winners Arsenal Collection: English football, including the Topps PSG cards and Premier League clubs in high demand in France.
• 2026 Topps Formula 1 Lights Out Hobby Box and 2022 Topps Chrome Formula 1 Racing Hobby Box: the Topps F1 cards under exclusive licence.
• 2026 Topps Chrome Disney (Mega Box, Value Box, Sapphire Edition Hobby Box) and 2025 Topps Disneyland 70th Anniversary Value Box: the Disney licences in Chrome and Sapphire.
• 2026 Topps Chrome Marvel Comics, 2026 Topps Vault Marvel Hobby Box and 2026 Topps Chrome Star Wars Hobby Box: the pop culture universe in Chrome.
• 2025 Topps Chrome SpongeBob 25th Anniversary (Hobby, Blaster, Sapphire Edition): the SpongeBob licence, which has become a hobby phenomenon.
• 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball (Super Box, Mega Box), 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball Value Box and 2026 Topps MLB x KAWS Box: baseball, Topps' historic core, right up to the collaboration with the artist KAWS.
• 2026 Topps UFC Freedom 250, 2026 Topps Universe WWE Hobby Box and 2026 Topps Chrome Tennis Hobby Box: combat sports, wrestling and tennis.
• Bo Jackson 1986 Topps Traded #50T (PSA Graded): a graded vintage rookie card, an example of the single cards offered alongside the sealed boxes.

Why buy your Topps cards at MTHOR

MTHOR Shop specialises in selling authentic trading cards and sealed boxes. Every Topps box in our collection goes through a rigorous check carried out by our team of experts: we check the consistency of the box and labels, the materials, finishes, seams and references (factory wrap, blister welds, product code, holograms and serial numbers of graded cards), as well as the accessories and documentation. For the most in-depth checks, we rely on specialised tools such as a UV lamp or microscope. Every order ships with a seal, tangible proof that the quality check has been carried out and authenticity confirmed. Learn more about our authentication process.

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

FAQ — Topps cards at MTHOR

Are the Topps boxes sold at MTHOR authentic and factory sealed?

Yes. At MTHOR, every Topps box is checked by our experts before shipping: integrity of the factory wrap and welds, consistency of the product code and licence markings, absence of any sign of resealing, and, for graded cards, matching of the certification number with the grader's database. Products go under the UV lamp and microscope when necessary, then ship with an MTHOR seal that certifies the check.

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

A Topps Hobby Box is the specialist shop format, with the largest number of packs and autographs or numbered parallels guaranteed depending on the product. A Mega Box and a Value Box (or Blaster) are retail formats, cheaper, which contain fewer packs and parallels exclusive to their format, with a lower probability of pulling an autograph. The choice depends on your budget and your goal: completing a set or hunting hits.

What exactly does a Topps Chrome box bought at MTHOR contain?

You receive the Topps box in its factory condition, with its wrap or blister intact, the number of packs indicated by the manufacturer on the box and, for Hobby Boxes, the guaranteed cards announced by Topps. We never open the boxes: the contents of the packs are random and we do not guarantee any specific card. The MTHOR seal is applied to the shipping packaging, never to the box itself.

What is the delivery time for a Topps box?

We ship worldwide, with home delivery against signature within 2 to 8 days. You benefit from real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp, whatever your destination.

Do I have to pay customs fees on Topps cards imported from the United States?

No, no customs fees are charged to you. MTHOR covers all customs duties and taxes, whatever your destination in the world. The price displayed on the site is the final price you pay: no nasty surprises on delivery.

Can I return a Topps box after receiving it?

Yes. You have 14 days after receipt to return your Topps box to us, provided it is in its original condition (never opened, factory wrap intact, seal not removed). The refund is processed within 24 hours of receiving the return.

Going further

To go further, discover all our trading cards, the Panini cards and the Pokémon cards, or read our authentication process.