There are certain occasions when collectors come together for events in the hobby. Card shows are one instance, but Topps Rip Night has been growing in popularity in recent years. The 2026 edition ...

Originally launched in September 2023, Topps Hobby Rip Night is a must attend event for every collector, of all ages. Initially started to bring the hobby community together, gathering for a day/night ...

Topps Hobby Rip Night wasn’t supposed to grow as fast as it did. The plan was to start on the smaller side: give packs away, share experiences and get collectors in hobby stores. Grow with each ...

When a collector pulled the very rare 1/1 Babe Ruth “All Kings” card from a free pack at a Topps Rip Night at a local card shop, the hobby world started buzzing. Mike Trout himself threw a pack of ...

Growing up in Houston, Texas, I would beg my parents all the time to take me to my local card shop. If I got birthday money from an aunt, “Please, can we go to the card shop? I’ll do extra chores if ...

Rubin explains the Rip Night concept — it’s all about getting Topps packs into sports fans’ hands, but with an air of familiarity and friendship. “PJ, cards are like sneakers, and you know sneakers ...