In a world where the boundaries between philanthropy and capitalism blur like a well-filtered Instagram photo, the next groundbreaking invention is here: trading cards for social media influencers. Topps, the legendary honcho of baseball cards and assorted nostalgia-inducing cardboard, has decided to bring the thrill of influencer marketing off the small screen and into the tactile arena of trading card mania. Cue the buzz for the newly launched limited-run of trading cards starring the Sidemen Charity Match 2025, with none other than internet phenomenons MrBeast and KSI taking center stage. Nothing says charitable contributions quite like purchasing tiny paper avatars of internet giants, even if a slice of the profits does go to well-meaning causes like Brightside and M7 Education.
A marketer’s masterstroke or a desperate scramble for novelty’s sake? Either way, this escapade ticks all the boxes. Topps’ collaboration means fans can finally add themselves a MrBeast trading card and stand up on their tiptoes to bask in the glow of his fame. It’s the content creator who can not only conjure up ten million views faster than you can say “unsubscribe,” but who does it all while creating videos where ludicrous amounts of money and vehicles are handed out as casually as you’d give away unwanted holiday fruitcake.
And what exactly is in this opulent collection? Prospective buyers are guaranteed a base card with every order placed before April 4th, 2025—more exciting than yesterday’s quarrel over Wi-Fi speed, but not by much. However, the real excitement explodes with the so-called “chase” cards. With odds so steep they make climbing Everest look like a leisurely stroll, these cards promise rare treasures for those bold enough to play for unicorns in cardboard form.
Among these elusive catches are 1-of-1 autograph redemptions and foil parallels of the thoroughly collectible rainbow variety:
– Gold Foil /50
– Orange Foil /25
– Black Foil /10
– Red Foil /5
– FoilFractor /1
If mere shiny objects aren’t enough, Topps has also bestowed us with the Chrome and Opal Chrome chase cards. More shimmering variations than a high-end make-up counter:
– Chrome /99 for over 50k prints
– Chrome /25 and SuperFractor 1/1 for those hitting the six-figure milestone
– Opal Chrome for prints of 250k, adding a scintillating charm that whispers “invest wisely, my friend”
– White OpalFractor 1/1 for a staggering 500k print run— the apex, the holy grail, the ultimate collector’s zenith
The catch? Spoils unlock only if they muster a mighty print run, essentially a rallying cry to buy more—because behold the cliché, scarcity equals desirability.
Capturing candid ridiculousness, MrBeast and KSI’s cards promise “extra drip” should you pull a 1/1 masterpiece. This sentence possibly deserves a symbolic exile from the net, but let us pause and imagine the social clout one holds by possessing a rectangle that celebrates video creators who yell at screens and fiercely guard their Discord servers. It’s the relic of our era, destined for enshrinement beside your mom’s childhood Spoon collection and dad’s rock band vinyl.
As all things must, this exquisite Topps experience will evaporate quicker than your half-baked TikTok ambitions. Enthusiasts must stake their claim by April 4th. Whether your destiny holds a cherished gem or merely another base card worthy of your dusty shoebox, only time will tell.
The Sidemen continue to assemble content creators for their playful soccer rendezvous since 2016, ambitiously stirring laughter and good intentions to raise funds for UK charities. From this frolicsome past-time, emerges this venture into collectibles – shiny cards for flock fans.
Whether your penitent heart lingers over the altruistic deed of contributing to charity, or your capitalist zeal hungers for a fluorescent investment, this is the event you’ve been waiting for. Are you prepared to commemorate and commercialize in this symbiotic fusion of social media splendor and classic hobbyism? Stand firm, collector, your moment is now.
