Perfect 2025 Topps Holiday Gifts for Card Collectors

Give the Gift of The Hobby

With Thanksgiving in the rearview, the holiday shopping season is here. Giving the gift of The Hobby to a seasoned collector, someone just getting started, or a kid who just loves to rip is a great way to share in the passion of card collecting with the people who just can’t get enough.

Maybe it’s a rare card, a signed ball, or an exciting new release. Cards, collectibles, and memorabilia are gifts that can bring joy on the day while becoming a lasting keepsake for those on your list.

Here are just a few suggestions if you’re chasing the perfect gift for the collector in your life.

Shop New Topps Releases

The much-anticipated release of 2025-26 Topps Chrome Basketball has brought renewed excitement to the Hardwood Hobby, led by a phenomenal rookie class including Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper.

There are few joys in The Hobby quite like ripping a box of new cards, and this fantastic set makes for a great gift for the basketball fan or collector in your family.

Every year, Topps Baseball Update Series finishes up the story of the season in The Baseball Hobby. A wonderful gift as a standalone for someone looking to rip some packs, or a helping hand on the way to completing the year in Topps Baseball, this new release is a timely one for anyone who has a Flagship collector to find something for during the holiday season.

A value box is also a wonderful way to get someone looking to get into The Hobby introduced to the thrill of the chase. 2025-26 Topps Baseball Update Series features some of the biggest chase cards of the year, along with long-awaited rookie callups, eye-catching inserts, and base and parallel cards to build a set.

Give the Gift of Cards with Fanatics Collect

If you know the player the person you’re shopping for loves, a well-chosen single from Fanatics Collect is a perfect gift or stocking stuffer.

One perfect example is global superstar Shohei Ohtani. The king of the modern Hobby, Ohtani is a larger-than-life, once-in-forever talent who seems to build his remarkable legend even higher every time he takes to the field. Whether he’s launching bombs or mowing down batters, Ohtani has become the most sought-after baseball player in the collecting world.

While his cards are often incredibly valuable, there remain plenty of accessible options. This PSA 9 2018 Topps Living RC is just one great example. Head over to Fanatics Collect to see the many fantastic Ohtani cards on offer.

Experience the Holiday Hobby on Fanatics Live

Live breaks have become one of the hottest parts of the entire Hobby. The combination of engaging personalities, fun interaction with breakers and other collectors, and the excitement of ripping and pulling can be a phenomenal introduction to the communal side of collecting. Fanatics Live offers a variety of breaks of all kinds for anyone looking to get started.

Breaking isn’t just entertaining, it’s a brilliant way to chase cards. Whether it’s access to premium releases, a more accessible way into a box or a case, or the ability to target your team by buying into a sport or set-specific break, it’s a wonderful way to expand someone’s Hobby horizons while giving them the chance to land that chase card they’ve been hunting.

2025 Topps Holiday Gift Guide FAQs

• What’s the best Hobby gift for someone new to collecting?
  • A value box of a Flagship product, like Topps Baseball Update Series, is an easy on-ramp. It lets new collectors rip packs, see inserts, and start building a set right away.
• Are singles or sealed boxes better as gifts?
  • It depends on the person. Singles are ideal when you know their favorite player or team. Sealed boxes are perfect if they love the thrill of ripping and chasing hits.
• What if I’m shopping for cards on a budget?
  • Look for value boxes, affordable rookies, inserts of favorite players, or lower-grade but iconic singles. There are meaningful Hobby gifts at almost every price point.
• What is Fanatics Live?
  • Fanatics Live is a livestreaming platform and digital marketplace, where collectors can watch live breaks of their favorite sets and buy new additions to their own Hobby collections.

Key Facts

• Holiday Focus: Gift ideas for collectors at every level — new releases, singles, and live breaks
• Top New Release Gifts: 2025–26 Topps Chrome Basketball; 2025 Topps Baseball Update Series
• Audience: Great for kids, new collectors, or long-time Hobby fans
• Live Break Option: Fanatics Live breaks as an interactive gift experience for new or seasoned collectors

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