Are Pop Century Boxes Losing Value? Star Wars Surprise Hit, Jurassic Park Autos & Pokémon Buying Strategy

This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray kick things off by recapping Jesse’s first singles show experience and what it revealed about the current state of the non-sport market.

From there, they dive into Star Wars: Smugglers Outpost, breaking down why it may be one of the best collector-focused releases in years and what it’s doing right compared to other modern products.

Next, the conversation turns to 2026 Leaf Pop Century. While the product still delivers strong celebrity appeal, a closer look at resale data raises an important question: are values trending downward even as box prices continue to rise?

They also cover:

• The long-awaited Jurassic Park trading card set, featuring autographs from Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Samuel L. Jackson
  

• A new Cardsmiths mini-set tied to the hit film Hail Mary, and whether it could hold long-term value
  

• Celebrities entering the hobby through TCG, including Benji Madden investing in One Piece and Timothée Chalamet spotted at a Yu-Gi-Oh event
  

• Target expanding its card footprint, potentially creating in-store experiences that resemble local card shops
  

The episode wraps with a debate on Ray’s Pokémon buying strategy, leaving Jesse asking the ultimate collector question: “Is the juice worth the squeeze?”

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