Topps is elevating the trading card game to a whole new level with the launch of the 2023-24 Topps Mercury Victor Wembanyama collection. This high-end collection is all about celebrating the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, Victor Wembanyama, in an exclusive and premium way. Priced at a hefty $8,000 per box, this collection is not for the faint of heart, but for serious collectors looking for something truly special.
Each box of the Topps Mercury Victor Wembanyama collection contains eight cards in total. Among these cards are two coveted autographs, game-worn jersey pieces, and a selection of rare chase cards that will make any collector’s heart skip a beat. This release marks the inaugural product in the Topps Mercury line, and if this collection is any indication, we can expect more incredible releases to come in the future.
One of the standout cards in this collection is a dual autograph card featuring Victor Wembanyama alongside none other than NBA legend LeBron James. Both players have exclusive autograph deals with Fanatics, adding even more prestige to this already sought-after card. Additionally, there are red parallels limited to just five copies and a one-of-a-kind SuperFractor card that collectors will be clamoring to get their hands on.
Topps has gone above and beyond by designing ten unique autograph cards for this collection, some of which even include personal inscriptions from Wembanyama himself. The inclusion of game-worn jersey relics from memorable moments of Wembanyama’s rookie season adds an extra layer of excitement for collectors, drawing on the buzz created by the record-breaking auction of Wembanyama’s debut NBA jersey.
The collection doesn’t stop there; other dual autograph pairings include Wembanyama with NBA icons like David Robinson, Tony Parker, Shaquille O’Neal, Jason Kidd, and even football star CJ Stroud. With no more than ten copies of each dual autograph card being produced, the rarity and value of these cards are guaranteed.
In addition to the autographs and dual cards, the Topps Mercury Victor Wembanyama collection features 20 base cards showcasing significant moments from Wembanyama’s rookie season. These base short prints are printed in French as a nod to Wembanyama’s French roots and are limited to just 45 copies each. There is also a special “Specimen” super short print version, limited to 15 copies, that pays tribute to Wembanyama’s “Alien” nickname. Collectors can also look forward to parallels of all 20 base cards, each serial numbered and limited to 99 copies.
But wait, there’s more! The collection includes ten unique insert designs, with standout inserts like “Cote to Coast”, a nod to the Cote d’Azur, 1971 Topps Chrome, and Wingspan, some of which will even come with autographs to up the ante for collectors.
While Topps has previously released single-athlete sets, this Wembanyama collection is set to be the brand’s “most widely distributed single-athlete set” to date. Collectors can get their hands on these exclusive boxes through Topps.com, select hobby shops, and via an exclusive debut on Fanatics Live one day before the official release date of October 9.
And fear not, the Topps Mercury brand doesn’t end with Wembanyama. Topps has big plans to continue this line with future single-athlete products focused on athletes’ first professional seasons, ensuring that collectors can look forward to more high-end releases featuring the stars of tomorrow.
