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2026 Topps MLB x KAWS Hobby Box Pre-Order Sells Fast
Limited-edition baseball cards meet street art in this high-demand Topps x KAWS collab.
Quick hits
- Dropped July 20, 2026 at 12 PM ET on Topps.com and Complex
- Retail price: $124.99 per hobby box (limit 10)
- Expected to ship by September 28, 2026
- Our team estimates ~$250 resale value (2x retail)
- Recorded retail
- $124.99
- Estimated resale
- $249.98
- DivineDash team estimate
- Recorded release
- Jul 20, 2026
An estimate from the coverage date, not a completed sale or net profit.
Recorded research note: Divine team estimate
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What's Dropping
Topps partnered with street artist KAWS (Brian Donnelly) for a special MLB trading card release. Each $124.99 hobby box contains:
- 3 packs (4 cards per pack)
- Guaranteed 1 parallel, KAWS Creations insert, short print, or autograph per pack
- Checklist of 60 'baseball's greatest stars' including big-name autographs
This follows the format of previous successful collabs like Topps x Bob Ross and Bape x WWE cards, with potential for high-value hits given the limited player pool.
When & Where
The pre-order went live July 20, 2026 at 12 PM ET on:
Initial inventory appeared limited (our team estimates ~18k boxes), with most successful checkouts happening via bots in the first minutes. The product page experienced checkout errors but some manual users reported success with persistence.
The Play
This is a classic hype-driven collab play:
- Strong brand synergy (Topps + KAWS + MLB)
- Limited production run
- High-profile autograph potential (including KAWS himself)
- Pre-order model means no immediate inventory risk
However, buyers should note:
- Ship date isn't until September 28, 2026
- Complex has a history of last-minute cancellations
- Keyword monitoring was tricky ('MLB' vs 'Baseball' in product naming)
Resale Outlook
Our team expects ~$250 resale value (2x retail) based on:
- Comparable limited Topps collab performance
- KAWS' strong secondary market following
- Baseball card market stability
Early eBay listings are nonexistent, making this a true market-setter. The September ship date means flippers will need patience, but the art-meets-sports appeal should maintain demand.