Experience the ultimate sports collecting destination at the Fanatics Collectibles shop this December; featuring rare trading cards, must-have merch, interactive experiences & more!
Fanatics Collectibles is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever UK retail pop-up store at Westfield White City, opening to the public on Monday December 2nd. The experiential store arrives just in time for the festive season and provides sports fans and collectors with a one-of-a-kind shopping experience packed with ultra-rare trading cards, exclusive events, incredible memorabilia and much more.
The grand unveiling of the store promises to be an exciting event, creating an irresistible destination for all ages of sport and entertainment fans. To mark the occasion, the first 100 customers through the doors will be treated to an exclusive goody bag brimming with exciting surprises, with the store boasting a range of interactive and engaging features including:
- Exclusive memorabilia for sale: 70 premium memorabilia pieces including signed shirts from Lionel Messi, Pele, Tom Brady, Erling Haaland, Steph Curry and more
- Trading cards galore: From high-end Topps hobby trading cards to mass-market sets, visitors can shop from an extensive range of collections across football, F1, Star Wars and more
- ‘Take a Card, Leave a Card’ wall: A community-focused feature allowing visitors to exchange their cards and grow their collections
- Personalised photocard creation booth: Create your very own Topps photocard to commemorate your visit
- Exclusive product launch events: Exclusive events with exciting special guests, with select invites for lucky fans
- Meet-and-greet opportunities: Connect with fan-favourite creators from the Topps community
- Grabbing machine: Test your skills to win exciting Topps prizes
Ian Foster, Marketing & Digital Content Director at Topps, said: “This shop offers a one-of-a-kind experience for fans to connect with Topps like never before. Whether it’s exclusive products, personalised keepsakes, or the chance to participate in interactive activities, the store is designed to engage collectors of all levels. From seasoned enthusiasts hunting for rare memorabilia to newcomers exploring the world of collectibles, there’s something here for everyone. It’s all about celebrating the joy of collecting and building unforgettable memories with fans.”
The Topps UK pop-up shop will be open from a limited period in early December; don’t miss this opportunity to explore the world of Topps collectibles. Please stay tuned for updates on Topps UK’s Instagram and TikTok channels for event schedules and details.
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About Topps:
Founded in 1938, Topps is the premier trading card brand of Fanatics Collectibles, a next-gen physical and digital trading cards company that was launched in 2021 and is a subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. Through Topps, Fanatics Collectibles entertains and delights consumers with a diversified, engaging, multi-platform product portfolio that includes physical and digital collectables, trading cards, trading card games, sticker and album collections, memorabilia and curated experiential events. Trading card properties operated by Fanatics Collectibles include UEFA Champions League, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, Bundesliga, National Hockey League, Formula 1, Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids®, and more.
For additional information visit fanaticsinc.com, topps.com, play.toppsapps.com.
About Fanatics:
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximises the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet.
Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform.
Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences.
For additional information please visit www.fanaticsinc.com.
Media Enquiries:
For any PR enquiries related to the campaign, please contact Topps@matchfit.biz
For any enquiries about Fanatics Collectibles, please contact Calum Gillies at calum.gillies@fanatics.com
