# $680K Luke Skywalker Rookie?! Plus VeeFriends Brings MrBeast Autos & Pokémon’s Rarest Sets

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Podcast: [Hobby Nonsense](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hobby-nonsense-7155979)
Published: 2026-05-13T09:56:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6714

## Resource

Jesse and Ray kick things off by discussing the recent explosion in high-end 1977 Star Wars card sales, including several record-breaking prices that are bringing renewed attention to vintage non-sport cards. Then they’re joined by Tyler Schmitt and Adam Rips from VeeFriends to break down the upcoming 2026 VeeFriends Topps Chrome release. The conversation covers: New chase cards and inserts Key characters collectors should know And the addition of MrBeast rookie autographs, which could become one of the most talked-about modern creator cards yet After the interview: The guys discuss why the new Dick’s House of Sports locations may be dangerous for uninformed hobby consumers A restaurant introducing Poké Pay as a payment option using Pokémon cards The hidden value in WWE Royalty, especially when it comes to patches The 3 hardest Pokémon sets to find and why their scarcity matters And to close:The newest Lorcana release introduces Pixar characters for the first time, including a certain space ranger already commanding over $1,700 raw. A packed episode covering vintage grails, modern hype, and the increasingly strange ways collectibles are entering everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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