At first glance, this installation might feel fragmented — pieces that don’t quite line up. But as you shift your perspective, everything clicks into place. This is Chasing the Rainbow, a visual representation of one of the most recognisable pursuits in the hobby.
Because sometimes, it’s not about one card — it’s about completing the whole set.
Every Colour Tells a Story
Created by The Goal Hanger, this piece takes a Lamine Yamal card and splits it into multiple colour layers, each slightly offset from the next. From one angle, it feels incomplete. From another, the full image comes together in perfect alignment.
It’s a direct reflection of the rainbow chase — where collectors aim to track down every version of a single card across its full spectrum of parallels. From base to numbered editions, rare finishes to autograph variations, each colour represents a step closer to completion.
And just like this installation, the full picture only exists when everything is brought together.
The Modern Collector’s Pursuit
In the 2025/26 Topps Chrome UEFA Club Competitions collection, base parallels play a central role in that journey. Different colours and finishes create layers of rarity and identity, giving collectors multiple ways to engage with the same player or card.
For some, it’s about landing a single standout pull. For others, it’s about the long-term challenge — building a full rainbow over time.
This installation captures that mindset perfectly. It shows how collecting isn’t always instant. It’s about patience, perspective and the satisfaction of seeing something complete.
To start your own rainbow chase and explore the full range of parallels, visit Topps.com and discover the 2025/26 Topps Chrome UCC collection.
