There’s a new collectible craze in town that’s making waves in the world of trading cards, and it features some very familiar faces. Enter MrBeast and KSI—YouTube’s powerhouses, now immortalized on the latest trendy collectibles courtesy of Topps. In an attempt to blend philanthropy with the nostalgic lure of trading cards, the company has launched a limited-run card drop inspired by the Sidemen Charity Match 2025. If the thought of transforming social media clout into cardboard collectibles feels like an inevitable trend, buckle in, because it’s happening—with at least a portion of proceeds pinging their way to worthwhile causes like Brightside and M7 Education.
Springboarding from a wave of internet stardom, Topps has snared, for the first time, official trading cards of MrBeast. In case you’ve been living under a rock without Wi-Fi, MrBeast is the YouTube juggernaut known for outlandish fundraising antics and philanthropic ventures that draw millions of views faster than you can say “viral sensation.” This trading card frenzy is like catnip for collectors, all while pretending there’s a higher purpose behind the sparkly appeal of MrBeast’s visage on a shiny card.
So, what exactly can eager collectors and fans expect from this marketing brainchild? Every order that graces the Topps platform before the cutoff date—April 4th, 2025—comes with a basic card, and while that might not seem thrilling enough to induce heart palpitations, the true excitement lies in pursuing something more exclusive: the “chase” cards. These elusive collectibles include gems like 1-of-1 autograph redemptions and various foil parallels, all wrapped in an aura of scarcity:
– Gold Foil /50
– Orange Foil /25
– Black Foil /10
– Red Foil /5
– FoilFractor /1 (because making up words is clearly a trend)
For the connoisseur afflicted with shiny-object syndrome, this collection even offers Chrome and Opal Chrome variations, adding layers of dazzling scarcity. Here’s how the breakdown stands:
– 50k+ print run: Chrome /99 and diminishing
– 100k+: Chrome /25 ending at SuperFractor 1/1
– 250k+: Opal Chrome, because a little sparkle never hurt anyone
– 500k+: The White OpalFractor 1/1, because we need a collectible Holy Grail
Before getting carried away with the gleaming potential, there’s a modest disclaimer, albeit dressed up as an exciting opportunity: these dazzling cards will only unlock if the print run reaches certain thresholds. It’s a clever strategy reminiscent of those Pokémon card frenzies from yesteryears, albeit with modern influencer branding wrapped around it.
Bagging a 1/1 MrBeast or KSI card doesn’t just catapult you into the cool club, it’s an event heralded as “extra drip.” Yes, in the realm of influential collectibles, we’ve found a new currency of cultural cachet. Imagine relishing the social bragging rights of owning a card depicting a YouTuber who can cry “challenge accepted” and spawn viral magic. And, in typical Topps NOW fashion, this drop is a fleeting opportunity, disappearing as quickly as your dreams of finding that particular card you pine for. Keep your eyes peeled till April 4th to know if you’ve stumbled upon a treasure trove or simply added another base card to your burgeoning collection.
Fret not, the Sidemen Charity Match is alive and well. Since its inception in 2016, this merry band of content creators has been drumming up enthusiasm for the beautiful game—to raise funds for UK charities, no less. Picture this: influencers trading in camera angles for soccer dribbles, all in the spirit of giving.
So whether you’re an ardent admirer of the MrBeast phenomenon or simply trying to cash in on rare collectibles, this shiny card escapade might just be what you need. Get ready to channel your inner treasure hunter, because these collectibles are bound to sparkle their way into the hearts (and hopefully the charity funds) of influencers and fans alike. Your spot in the virtual queue awaits.
