Disney Market Update with Funcle, Star Wars Galaxy Preview, Pokémon 30th Picks & AI Bubble Fears
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the Disney card market, new releases in collectibles, and the implications of the AI bubble on the hobby.
his week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse is finally feeling better, Ray is back from vacation, and there’s a lot to catch up on before diving into one of the biggest market discussions we've had in months. First up, Matt Hathorn of Funcle Cards joins the show for a major Disney market update 🏰. Since his last appearance just three months ago, portions of the Disney card market have exploded, with some cards increasing more than 5x in value. Together they discuss: Which Disney sets collectors should be targeting Which products they would avoid Floor pricing on key parallels How the PSA shutdown impacted supply and demand Where the Disney market may go next After Funcle leaves, Jesse and Ray break down several new releases and announcements: ✨ 2026 Marvel Mint SDCC Exclusive Boxes 💎 2026 Disney Sapphire 🌌 2026 Star Wars Galaxy, including favorite early cards, insert expectations, and a surprise signer They also take a closer look at Upper Deck E-Pack, explaining how the platform works and where collectors may find value. Ray then dives into Pokémon, covering the new Pitch Black release and sharing his early picks for some of the biggest chase cards in the upcoming 30th Anniversary…
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