PSA hikes grading prices as Topps teases a ‘52 Mantle chase in 2026 Series 1

Rare 1952 Mickey Mantle Now Available in a 2026 Topps Series 1 Pack (Sports Illustrated Collectibles) — Topps announced collectors can score a real 1952 Topps Mantle via a redemption tied to 2026 Topps Series 1, turning the flagship release into a headline chase.

‘Sho Time’ meets Hulkamania as Shohei Ohtani, Hulk Hogan headline Goldin Elite auction (Sports Collectors Digest) — Goldin’s Elite auction is topped by Ohtani-related cards/collectibles alongside Hulk Hogan items, underscoring the continued heat around Shohei in the hobby.

A father shooting photo for his son’s first Bowman baseball card a ‘dream come true’ (Sports Collectors Digest) — A feature on prospect Cody Miller’s first Bowman Draft card, spotlighting the personal backstory that drove collector interest in the release.

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III’s Kaboom! Rookie Card Shatters Record (Sports Illustrated Collectibles) — Walker’s Super Bowl MVP moment immediately translated to the market, with his Kaboom! rookie setting a new sales benchmark per the report.

PSA Announces Grading Delays, Price Hikes for Lower Value Card Submissions (Sports Collectors Daily) — Coverage of PSA’s price hikes on several value tiers plus longer turnarounds on select services, effective with new submissions starting Feb. 10.

PSA Increasing Card Grading Prices and Turnaround Times (Sports Illustrated Collectibles) — A breakdown of which PSA service levels rose by $5 and where turnaround times increased, tied to changes posted by PSA.

Dallas Card Show expands into national brand with big events in major markets (Sports Collectors Digest) — The Dallas Card Show is expanding beyond Texas with plans for major-market events, reflecting the broader boom in the show circuit.

Dodgers celebrate incredible World Series Game 7 comeback with bobbleheads (cllct) — cllct spotlights a four-bobblehead set tied to a dramatic (fictionalized/commemorative-style) “Game 7 comeback” theme and the key plays/players featured.

Rangers Will Give Away Nolan Ryan “Bloody Lip” Jerseys (Sports Collectors Daily) — The Rangers’ promo schedule includes a Nolan Ryan “bloody lip” jersey giveaway, adding a modern promo collectible for team and Ryan collectors.

Emma Roberts’ quirky hobby was on full display at the Super Bowl (Page Six) — A celebrity-angle piece on Roberts’ public card-ripping appearances during Super Bowl festivities, including a live break moment featuring a 1/1 Marvel hit.

PA Man Sentenced for Role in Massive Theft Ring That Led to Destruction of Berra’s Rings, Maris’ Awards (Sports Collectors Daily) — A sentencing update tied to a major theft ring connected to stolen/destroyed high-profile memorabilia (including Berra/Maris items), per the report.

Shop Talk: New Michael Jordan Section, Scamizard Strikes the Shop, Super Sam Sales (Sports Collectors Daily) — A shop-owner column that includes a scam attempt segment (“Scamizard”) alongside store-floor hobby chatter.

Sports Card Release Calendar: 2/6/26 – 2/17/26 (Sports Collectors Daily) — A forward-looking release rundown for the next wave of boxes hitting shelves across multiple sports.

75 Iconic Topps Baseball Cards (Ripped | Topps) — A Topps editorial tie-in to upcoming flagship energy, spotlighting “iconic” cards as Series 1’s anniversary-style hype builds.