Ladies and gentlemen, and all collectors of fine cardboard, hold onto your figurative (and possibly literal) hats—Topps has thrown a curveball into the world of memorabilia with a swagger that could rival any quarterback. Yes, the iconic trading card company has set its sights on the digital frontier, roping in some of the internet’s biggest mavericks: MrBeast and KSI for the illustrious Sidemen Charity Match 2025. Because, truly, what could say “supporting a good cause” better than exchanging hard cash for face-plastered cardboard rectangles of your favorite internet personalities?
In what’s either a stroke of marketing brilliance or a desperate grab for Gen Z’s attention, Topps has strived to blend philanthropy and personal obsession into one shiny endeavor. These aren’t just any cards, oh no. For the very first time, MrBeast—the YouTube titan known for jaw-dropping giveaways and quirky philanthropic stunts—has been immortalized in printed splendor. Imagine capturing the essence of a man who has the power to generate millions of views from a single sneeze, all encased in convenient card form.
Before we dive into the whimsical world of shiny paper and influencer glory, let’s ponder what awaits eager collectors. Every order snapped up before April 4th, 2025, includes a ubiquitous base card—standard fare, but wait, the magic doesn’t end there! The real treasures are the “chase” cards, hallowed objects perhaps easier to find than unicorns, yet equally mythical in prestige and worth. These elusive fetches come in a spectrum of desirability and glossiness:
– Gold Foil /50 for a dash of opulence
– Orange Foil /25 for that citrusy zest
– Black Foil /10 with a whisper of seriousness
– Red Foil /5 embodying flair and fire
– FoilFractor /1 because, honestly, why settle for mundane words?
Adding another layer to your already perilous pursuit, behold the Chrome and Opal Chrome editions. Just when you thought you’d seen every possible variation of flashy foil, the stakes—if there were any to begin with—are upped.
– Chrome /99 and down, activated by hordes of collectors
– Chrome /25 to SuperFractor 1/1 for the upper echelon of exclusivity
– Opal Chrome, where color and class converge for the 250,000-print landmark
– White OpalFractor 1/1, a mythical final boss achievement for the 500,000-print epic threshold
The catch, you ask? Simple—you’ll need to summon the requisite army of willing buyers to unlock these chromatic tiers. Imagine a bizarre, elaborate mixer of Pokémon cards with a hint of ‘buy it or risk it’ investor drama where your Pokémon evolve based on sales figures.
Let’s not forget the social currency to be flaunted—a 1/1 MrBeast or KSI card brings not just mere coolness but a quasidivine “extra drip.” That such a phrase could exist sensibly in any universe demands both amusement and existential contemplation. Imagine the honor of possessing something that captures the essence of internet fame, a card that celebrates someone with a camera in one hand and a wild prank (or stacks of cash) in the other.
As is often the way with these flash-in-the-pan releases, this unique Topps NOW drop exists on borrowed time, disappearing into eBay listings faster than your dreams of drawing something spectacular. The train departs April 4th, leaving only the print run to be etched on the stone of history—or at least your closet until the next garage sale.
While the Sidemen continue their admirable quest of enacting charity through the medium of football—herding influencers into stadia, drawing crowds and laughter—Topps cashes in on turning fandom into tangible assets for a charitable cause. UK charities Brightside and M7 Education no doubt appreciate this creative exploit in profit distribution.
Whether you’re a devoted acolyte at the altar of MrBeast, intoxicated by foil’s twinkle, or just someone who enjoys elevating pop culture moments into relics in your shoebox of 21st-century voodoo, this card drop is a ticket to ride. The call has been cast—will you answer, collector?