$10K TCG Sketch Cards?! LEGO Pokémon Debut, New Logan Paul Auction Drama & Star Trek’s Best Set Yet

This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray dive into one of the most unpredictable and conversation-starting episodes yet. They kick things off with the release of LEGO Pokémon, debating where the real value in the set lies. Jesse is all in, while Ray remains far more skeptical about its long-term collectability. Next, they explore one of the most under-the-radar trends in the hobby: TCG sketch cards. Custom, artist-drawn Pokémon and Lorcana sketches created directly on cards are now selling for over $10,000, despite very few collectors even knowing this market exists. Then Logan Paul is back in the spotlight, this time introducing a controversial auction tactic known as irrevocable bidding tied to his Pikachu Illustrator card. Jesse and Ray break down how it works and ask the bigger question—is Logan Paul actually good for the hobby? The discussion continues with: Live bounties in Star Wars and Disney products Updates on Topps WWE Universe delays and Marvel Studios Sapphire A price check on wild Labubu comps They also react to GameStop announcing the closure of over 400 stores while simultaneously approving a large stock compensation package for its CEO, raising serious questions about optics and leadership. Jesse then shares a jaw-dropping personal experience meeting a young breaker who, after just 11 months in the hobby, is breaking hundred’s of thousands of dollars worth of product for 1,000+ viewers, all without ANY allocation! Before wrapping up, the guys discuss the newly announced Rittenhouse Star Trek Connections, a product that could be the best Star Trek release in decades based on early details. The episode closes with two head-turning stories: A new One Piece x College Basketball promo being handed out at games And mystery Pokémon cards surfacing at a North Carolina card show—located suspiciously close to a Pokémon printing facility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices