Topps Reclaims NFL License, 2025 Topps 30 Years of Toy Story Trading Cards Coming Soon

After a decade, Topps is once again the sole licensed producer of NFL trading cards. This means the return of official NFL team logos, player uniforms, and NFLPA branding to Topps cards. Fanatics has hinted at innovations like expanding the "NFL Debut" Patch program, and collectors can anticipate the relaunch of the Topps Premier Collection and sets focused on the 2026 NFL Draft class.

Topps is also releasing 2025 Topps 30 Years of Toy Story trading cards, celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The set will revisit all four feature films through themed designs, character-focused inserts, autographs, and short-printed hits. Base card designs will incorporate the wispy cloud pattern from Andy’s bedroom, and variations will be inspired by Pizza Planet and the Pixar Ball. Collectors can also look forward to autographs from Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, as well as insert cards like "So Play Nice" and "30 Years and Beyond."

Pre-orders begin on April 7, 2026, subject to change.

Expect the return of the Topps Chrome line, expansion of the "NFL Debut" Patch program, and specialized sets focused on the 2026 NFL Draft class.

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