VeeFriends Comic + Trading Cards Market Update | Collectibles News You Need

SUMMARY

In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden dive into the biggest headlines and hobby updates shaping the trading card market. The spotlight is on a major announcement: VeeFriends is teaming up with Walmart for exclusive comic releases, in-store events, and special collectibles drops. Andy Krainak, President of VeeFriends, joins the show to share insights on the brand’s mission of positivity, cultural relevance, and long-term impact on the hobby.

They also break down data-driven collecting trends, highlight which players and cards are heating up, and discuss how new releases are influencing scanning activity and market behavior. Listeners will also hear about upcoming giveaways, a brand-new card store project, and community-driven stories that reflect both the excitement and the challenges of collecting.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, this episode offers valuable insights, insider news, and interactive opportunities—making it a must-listen for trading card enthusiasts, sports card investors, and collectibles fans.

TAKEAWAYS

• Breaking news and announcements in the trading card and collectibles hobby
• Details on the VeeFriends x Walmart partnership and exclusive releases
• The role of positive messaging in modern collectibles brands
• Insights into trading card culture and market trends
• How new releases are driving scanning activity and shaping demand
• Discussion of hot players and their popularity among collectors
• Interactive audience engagement with contests and giveaways
• Real stories and challenges from the collecting community
• Updates on new card store projects and upcoming hobby events
• Encouragement for listeners to share their personal collecting journeys

Trading Cards & Collectibles Podcast is your front-row seat to the stories, strategy, and live action across the entire collectibles universe as the home for the hobby on the Radcast Network. Cards, kicks, vintage, digital collectibles - if it has a story or a market, we cover it. Hosted by marketing disruptor and creator Ryan Alford, each episode blends real market news, on-air pack rips, honest product reviews, and conversations with athletes, investors, creators, and hobby influencers. We even take it live on eBay, selling what we pull so you can follow the journey from pack to purchase.

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