Gary Vee Talks How to Collect Chrome VeeFriends
2026 Topps Chrome® VeeFriends is another leap forward for VeeFriends in The Hobby. The second installment of Chrome VeeFriends, this ambitious set takes collectors across the VeeFriends universe, with a compelling base set, stunning parallels, and a variety of inserts, autos, and relics to chase.
Topps RIPPED sat down with the creator of VeeFriends, Gary Vaynerchuk, better known as Gary Vee, to give collectors his own chase guide to the new release.
Gary Vee’s Chase Guide to 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends highlights Erupt inserts, Content Condors autographs, Comic Clippings relic cards, Stellar Haze case hits, Megaheads inserts, and Original Sketch Selections. Rare SuperFractors, MrBeast autographs, and original comic relics headline one of the product’s biggest chase lists.
Gary used the phrase “optimistic humility” when asked about his feelings on the set. “We know we’re a young IP,” he said. “But, we know last year’s Chrome release shocked The Hobby with how much demand there was. We’re excited about people discovering our world, and we’re proud of what the characters stand for, helping parents really parent out there.
“We want year two to be a big step up from year one. I can already sense it’s going to be.”
Let’s take a look at Gary Vee’s top cards to chase in 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends.
Cards to Chase
Base Set & Variants | Content Condors Creators Autographs | Erupt | Comic Clippings | Stellar Haze | Megaheads | Original Sketch Selections
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For Set Collectors: Chase the Base
2026 Topps Chrome® VeeFriends starts with a 200-card base set. Spanning the story of the VeeFriends universe, the eye-catching foundation to this new release includes a trademark of the iconic Chrome brand, a brilliant rainbow of parallels to chase.
“This year’s checklist is much stronger than last year’s because we rolled out bigger characters, top-tier characters in our universe,” Gary Vee explained.
Keep an eye out for chase-worthy on-card autos throughout the set from Gary Vee himself.
In addition to a spectacular base set and parallels, go hunting for base variants. One to chase is Last Glass Standing’s Rosé VeeFriends Color Variant.
“He’s normally a red wine glass,” Gary explained, “but there’s a color variant short print and super short print. One has him as a white wine and one has him as a rosé.”
Elite Ink: Content Condors Autographs
One of the most exciting additions to this year’s Topps Chrome VeeFriends checklist is Content Condors.
“We always do a real human set,” Gary explained. “Last year it was tied to entrepreneurs; this year we went with Content Condors’ favorite content creators.”
The insert includes none other than MrBeast’s first auto cards. “The MrBeast SuperFractor is going to be a complete monster,” Gary Vee said. “Livvy Dunne has a lot of juice in The Hobby because of her crossover appeal and because she collects. Kam Patterson has gotten a ton of buzz as a breakout on SNL. Mel Robbins is also in the set. These are huge cards.”
Chase ultra-rare SuperFractors and Refractors, as well as highly coveted autographed versions of these cards.
For Insert Collectors: Chase Erupt
“The Erupt insert is a crown jewel,” Gary Vee told RIPPED. Designed by renowned artist Gyula Nemeth, the cards explode out of the hand. Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat leads the way, with a phenomenal entry in this new insert.
Chase the coveted SuperFractor one-of-one, and a spectacular Black Lava parallel limited to only 10 copies. VeeFriends is calling the Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat one of the top cards in the set, with a SuperFractor 1/1 likely to become a major chase.
Among the other chase cards in this compelling debut insert, Gary highlighted a couple in particular. “The Black Cat Erupt is massive. I’d also say the Willful Wizard and the Adventurous Astronaut are two others that people are going completely ballistic for.”
Relic Collectors: Tell the Story with Comic Clippings
2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends brings collectors a unique relic chase in Comic Clippings. “Comics are a huge part of what we’re building,” Vaynerchuk explained. “People originally came in because of me as an entrepreneur, but now that we’re around 20 comics deep, people are really falling in love with the characters themselves.
“We’re still in that golden age, origin stories phase, and that’s hooking people. What makes Comic Clippings special is that the source material is actually scarce. For example, Comic #1 had only 555 copies. The second and third, only 3,000. We literally clipped and chopped up actual comics. Every card has a relic from one of those comics inside it. The first 10 comics are represented in the set.”
The top card in this insert, according to Gary Vee? “Comic #1 is the biggest chase. 100 percent.”
For Case Hit Collectors: On the Hunt for Stellar Haze
Case hit Stellar Haze is among the short-printed inserts to chase in 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends, featuring a cosmic aesthetic.
“It’s a really cool design,” Vaynerchuk said. “The standard black itself is pretty remarkable, as is the SuperFractor, with its gold touches.”
Mega Box Exclusive: Go Big With Megaheads
Looking for a Mega Box-exclusive chase? Go on the hunt for the beautifully stylized, gigantic Mega Heads insert.
“One to chase is Notorious Ninja,” Gary said. “I think the SuperFractor is a monster card.”
Origin Story: Chase Original Sketch Selections
2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends features an array of chase-worthy sketch cards that put Gary Vee’s creative process into the hands of VeeFriends collectors. “These are incredibly rare,” he said. “These are from all the way back at the beginning, my original sketches from when I created this universe.”
Gary highlighted the Rare Robot SuperFractor as a particular chase card from Original Sketch Selections.
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2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends Collector FAQs
- Which cards are the biggest chases in 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends?
- Some of the biggest chase cards include Erupt SuperFractors, Content Condors autographs, Comic Clippings relics, Stellar Haze case hits, Megaheads inserts, and Original Sketch Selections. According to Gary Vee, the Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat Erupt SuperFractor could become one of the release’s most coveted cards.
- Are there autograph cards in 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends?
- Yes. Collectors can chase on-card Gary Vee autographs as well as Content Condors autograph cards featuring creators like MrBeast, Livvy Dunne, Kam Patterson, and Mel Robbins.
- What makes Comic Clippings relic cards unique?
- Comic Clippings cards contain pieces of original VeeFriends comic books embedded inside the card. Some source comics had print runs as low as 555 copies, making these relics among the most distinctive cards in the product.
- What are the top insert cards in 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends?
- Inserts like Erupt, Mega Box exclusive Megaheads, and Case-Hit insert Stellar Haze headline the insert lineup.
Key Facts
- Base Set: 200-card checklist spanning the VeeFriends universe
- Top Chase Card: The Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat Erupt SuperFractor is among the release’s premier cards
- Major Autographs: Gary Vee on-card autos and Content Condors autographs featuring MrBeast, Livvy Dunne, Kam Patterson, and Mel Robbins
- Unique Relics: Comic Clippings cards contain embedded pieces of actual VeeFriends comics
- Case Hit Highlight: Stellar Haze
- Collector Appeal: Combines premium Chrome technology, creator autographs, original artwork, comic relics, and one-of-one SuperFractors
