2025 Topps Holiday Collector Gift Guide: Cards, Rips, & More

Hobby Hits for the Nice List

With Thanksgiving in the rearview, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. 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.

When shopping for any collector on your list this year, make sure to check out Fanatics Collect and Fanatics Live for unique ways to find the right gift for anyone in The Hobby. Check out some fun gift below ideas that can make the holidays a big win for you and yours!

Find the Perfect Card on Fanatics Collect

As we mentioned in our first Holiday Gift Guide, a great way to zone in on the perfect present for the collectors on your list is to head over to Fanatics Collect, where you can shop for cards of specific players, years, or sets.

Whether you’re looking for a star of The Hobby like Shohei Ohtani or LeBron James, or your favorite person’s favorite player, they’re all here for the hunting on Fanatics Collect. This iconic 2008 Topps Basketball LeBron James card, known as The Chalk Toss Card, is currently available, along with a ton of other options, no matter the sport, star, or price range.

Want a bit of fun while you shopping for the holidays? Get in on the action through the variety of auctions on Fanatics Collect. From individual cards listed, to weekly auctions, to curated events like the December Premier Auction currently running in time for the holidays, it’s an exciting way to shop for the collector on your list.

Got a set collector on your list? Fanatics Collect often has boxes from older sets, both recent and vintage. If you have a friend still chasing that rainbow from 2024 Topps Chrome Baseball — a set headlined by the likes of Elly De La Cruz, Paul Skenes, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto — help them keep building and chasing with boxes listed over at Fanatics Collect.

Instant Rips at Fanatics Live

Over at Fanatics Live, Instant Rips is revolutionizing the thrill of the break. With live breaks more popular than ever, Instant Rips is a great way to treat the collector on your list to the breakthrough in breaking.

With Instant Rips, anything can happen in an instant. Not only are the hits instant, with cards revealed by your favorite collector’s favorite breakers, but they can be instantly vaulted, accessed, listed, and shipped.

Instant Rips is the biggest way to break and a great gift for collectors at all levels, whether they’re seasoned pros or new to the game. It’s an exciting and interactive way to dive deeper into the world of breaking, and into The Hobby itself.

Get Your Tickets for Fanatics Fest 2026

There are few gifts more exciting than tickets to a big event. Whether it’s a ball game, a visit to the Hall of Fame, or for the Hobbyist in your life, a trip to the world’s premier Hobby event, Fanatics Fest 2026.

Next year’s festival promises to be the biggest ever, which is saying something considering the massive scale of 2025’s show. You can get your favorite collector in the room with some of the greatest cards ever made, and give them a chance to get their cards signed by some of the greatest athletes of all-time.

From a world-class trade floor, to interactive activations, to Hobby giveaways and live breaks, a trip to the Big Apple for Fanatics Fest 2026 is at the top of many collectors’ lists this year. Head over to fanaticsfest.com to check it out. Plus, help celebrate The Hobby and the season by signing up for a Gift Reveal video from a WWE superstar when you buy the tickets as a gift, giving you another way to bring The Hobby into the holidays.

2025 Topps Holiday Gift Guide FAQs

• What is Fanatics Collect, and why is it useful for gift shopping?
  • It’s a marketplace where you can shop by player, year, set, or budget, making it easier to buy something specific for the collector on your list instead of guessing.
• How do I find the “right” card for someone if I don’t know The Hobby well?
  • Start with their favorite team or player, then choose a recognizable set or a graded card at your budget. Using marketplace filters (player, year, set, price) keeps it simple.
• What if I’m shopping for Topps 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 every price point.
• What are Instant Rips on Fanatics Live?
  • Instant Rips is a modern break-style experience where results reveal quickly, and cards can be vaulted, listed, shipped, or managed digitally right away. It’s an experience built for collectors who like live action and convenience.

Key Facts

• Theme: Holiday gift ideas for card collectors
• Shop Singles: Fanatics Collect (fixed-price + auctions)
• Rip Options: Sealed boxes from modern and older sets
• Fanatics Live: Instant Rips make breaks even more exciting
• Experience: Fanatics Fest 2026 tickets

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