Carlsbad, CA (August 26, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in entertainment and sports collectibles, is expanding its industry-leading entertainment license portfolio as it announces a new deal with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company. As one of the most popular entertainment brands in the world, Hasbro has consistently ranked in License Global’s Top 10 Global Licensors for 11 consecutive years. Through this collaboration, Upper Deck will bring memorable moments and characters from Transformers, Power Rangers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., Jem and the Holograms, and other fan-favorite properties to trading cards and games designed for long-time enthusiasts and collectors alike. The debut product through this new collaboration will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie, with a special trading card set honoring the lasting impact of the beloved franchise.
“Hasbro is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and has shaped generations of fans and pop culture storytelling,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “The characters and universes they’ve created represent lasting connections to stories that have been cherished for decades. Our goal with this collaboration is to create trading card experiences that honor the franchise legacies while giving fans new ways to engage with the titles they love.”
Alongside the 40th Anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie in August, and the nationally celebrated “Transformers Day” on September 17, Upper Deck is releasing a Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Edition trading card set in September, which will be available exclusively at Target. The set brings the legendary Autobots and Decepticons to life through cinematic poster-inspired trading cards. Every box will include the complete base set, alongside a “Stellar System” insert series featuring fan-favorite characters against a galaxy backdrop. Fans and collectors can also chase a range of eye-catching parallels and autographed cards from Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime.
“Choosing to collaborate with Upper Deck opens the door to premium trading cards that commemorate the properties fans have loved for generations,” said Marianne James, Senior Vice President, Global Licensing at Hasbro. “Transformers, Power Rangers, and GI Joe continue to inspire passionate communities around the world, and we’re proud to work with a company that understands what makes these brands resonate so deeply with fans and how to capture those moments in beautifully designed trading cards.”
Expanding the collaboration further, later this year fans can also look forward to the The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary trading card set under Upper Deck’s iconic Fleer brand, known for its timeless trading card designs and nostalgic appeal among collectors. The 100-card base set highlights memorable characters and scenes from the film across Fleer-inspired base and parallel designs. Inserts include “From Screen to Page” themed around artwork from the 20th anniversary IDW comic series, “More Than Meets the Eye” flip lenticular cards that showcase characters in both robot mode and vehicle mode, and “Instruments of Destruction” 3D lenticular cards that highlight the Decepticons and other villains from the film. The set also features autograph cards from select voice actors.
The upcoming The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary trading card lineup marks only the beginning of this collaboration between Hasbro and Upper Deck, with future collections inspired by Power Rangers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., Jem and the Holograms, and more on the horizon.
For the latest information and future updates on Hasbro trading cards, visit www.UpperDeck.com.
###
Media Contact:
Nicole Curro, nicole@carvecomms.com
About Upper Deck:
Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity, and innovation, and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite athletes and characters with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment’s most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors of all kinds.
Find more information at www.upperdeck.com or follow us on Facebook (/UpperDeck), Instagram (UpperDeckSports), X (formerly known as Twitter) (UpperDeckSports), and YouTube (UDvids).
About Hasbro:
Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With 165 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches more than 1 billion fans annually around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more.
Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Hasbro Games, Nerf, Transformers, Play-Doh and Peppa Pig, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.
For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2026 JUST Capital Industry Leader, a Brand that Matters by Fast Company, and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50 for fourteen consecutive years. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or follow Hasbro on LinkedIn.
The post UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES NEW LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH HASBRO appeared first on Upper Deck.
Upper Deck
In this Artist Spotlight we are excited to feature the talented Christina Myrvold. Christina Myrvold brings Gotham City
to life in Enemies of Gotham City. Myrvold was the master 3D sculptor behind the buildings and building toppers in Upper Deck’s newest miniature game, Enemies of Gotham City. Get a behind the scenes look as we discuss Christina Myrvold’s process in sculpting the iconic cityscape in Enemies of Gotham City.
Product depicted for demonstration purposes only and is subject to change without notice. ©2026 The Upper Deck Company.
BATMAN and all related characters and elements ©2026 & DC. WB SHIELD: © & WBEI. (s26) AGES 14+
- How did you go about translating Gotham City into these building sculptures?
First I had to understand what made Gotham such an iconic city; architecturally it blends a variety of styles such as Art Deco and Retrofuturism, but with a Gothic Revival twist, which gives it an intimidating, oppressing and foreboding appearance and presence. Since 3D-printed minis work best with simplified shapes, we leaned into a more streamlined Art Deco and Retrofuturism approach, with less emphasis on the Gothic Revival elements.
- Were there any buildings or examples you used as references when sculpting for Enemies of Gotham City?
I was offered a few real-world references by the art team; the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building to name a few, but I also found numerous images of old Art Deco or 50s-style buildings online which helped inspire and inform a lot of the shape language in all of the buildings I designed.
- How are you able to balance Gotham City aesthetics with your own design ideas?
I actually happen to be a big fan of both Art Deco and Retrofuturism, so my designs tend to naturally lean toward that direction! I believe it all comes down to understanding what makes a structure feel like it belongs to a specific era or location, and almost putting yourself in the shoes of the architects of said location. Once you grasp the shape language of the style, your own design voice emerges naturally as you problem-solve.
- Are there any differences in your workflow when designing a building at this scale compared to a larger-sized project?
Absolutely! For small 3D-printed models, the silhouette is everything. I utilize the principle of “big, medium, small” and make sure that even the smallest parts remain legible when sized down. On larger projects, you can add endless details to sell the design, but with minis, you have to be much more selective about which elements to include. It’s a challenge I personally quite enjoy, and it often pushes my designs in directions I wouldn’t explore at larger scales.
- Which techniques did you use to design aspects of the game like the fire/ice/vine pieces?
I started out with designing a rough base in Blender for all the pieces, and eventually moved all of the sculpts to Substance 3D Modeler for further refinement in VR. I find VR sculpting both faster and more creatively flexible than flatscreen workflows, and it’s generally my go-to way of sculpting in 3D.
- Which game component that you created is your favorite and why? I’d have to say the plant sculpt, as I spent the most time with it in VR and it just has so much personality. I’d also highlight the Police Building, as it’s the most visually striking and unique out of all the buildings, and it really embodies that classic Art Deco style.
Get first looks of upcoming releases by following Upper Deck on Facebook @upperdeckent, Instagram @upperdeckent, X @upperdeckent, and YouTube @UDvids.
Learn more about Enemies of Gotham City and the Knight on The Town Expansion by visiting: https://upperdeck.com/enemies-of-gotham/
Make sure to sign up for the Upper Deck Newsletter to have Upper Deck game updates sent straight to your inbox: https://upperdeck.com/sign-up-for-our-email-list/
The post Bringing Gotham City™ From Screen to Tabletop: An Interview With Christina Myrvold on Enemies of™ Gotham City™ Building Miniatures appeared first on Upper Deck.
Upper Deck
The following cards are banned in Rush of Ikorr constructed play. This means that none of these cards may be registered in decklists for sanctioned events.
Banned
Python, Spite of Hera RMB-053 R
Toad Wahy ROI-088 C
Troublesome Tanuki ROI-090 C
Descent into Yomi RMB-083 U
Salt Block (Infusion) ROI-284 C
Banned Infusion Combinations
Disguised Shinobi ROI-035 U + Roaring Aegis (Infusion) ROI-266 C
Unbanned
Unrelenting Taskmaster ROI-092 U + Omamori of Fortune (Infusion) ROI-276 C
Python, Spite of Hera
We believe that effects that prohibit players from taking certain game actions are both necessary and an interesting design space. What we don’t believe is that these effects should be asymmetrically backbreaking. The interaction with Python and Ryujin’s Rush ability creates a play pattern that is neither interesting or enjoyable. While it proves an objectively powerful action to take, player sentiment and experience vastly outweigh that. For that reason, Python, Spite of Hera is banned.
Toad Wahy
Toad Wahy has been a swiss army knife from the start being a 1-drop with 2 pips, a strong keyword, and a relevant champion type. Typhon has solidified itself as one of the strongest decks in the format, presenting early victory conditions with his Rush ability. Toad Wahy adds a level of resilience to this strategy that we find is a bit too strong. In an effort to soften up the beast pile, Toad Wahy is banned.
Troublesome Tanuki and Salt Block (Infusion)
The rules update regarding the procedure for drawing a card without a deck poses a significant remedy to current infinite combos, but if these two cards are still available, it does not solve the problem of starting your turn with no deck and no cards in hand. To encourage some alternative scrap-based win conditions and to avoid a poor play experience, Troublesome Tanuki and Salt Block are both individually banned.
Descent into Yomi
While we do want to promote setting up exciting and impactful champions to resurrect ahead of curve with things like Vision Serpent and Curse of the Defiler, we find that Descent into Yomi is far too efficient and consistent. To encourage alternative ways of putting a champion in the graveyard, Descent into Yomi is banned.
Disguised Shinobi + Roaring Aegis
It is no question that avatar powers are some of the most interesting and utilized effects in the game and using them each turn is something we find exciting. However, Disguised Shinobi with Roaring Aegis offers a repeatable two 2 damage plus a free avatar power for just 1 influence. This is a rate we have found to be too aggressive and powerful, therefore it is banned.
Currently Banned Cards
Champions
- Niobe, Sulking Stone ROI-123 R
- Python, Spite of Hera RMB-053 R
- Ritual Practitioner ROI-075 U
- Stargazer ROI-084 C
- Starry Deer Crocodile ROI-085 U
- Toad Wahy ROI-088 C
- Troublesome Tanuki ROI-090 C
Spells
- Amaterasu’s Dawn RMB-078 UR
- Blessing of Osiris ROI-159 R
- Descent into Yomi RMB-083 U
- Trade Skills ROI-188 U
- Tsukuyomi’s Twilight ROI-189 UR
Avatars
- Ix Chel, Lady Rainbow ROI-009 R/ROI-010 R
Infusions
- Hermes’ Lyre (Infusion) ROI-269 R
- Salt Block (Infusion) ROI-284 C
- Tresses of Nephthys (Infusion) RMB-274 R
- Tzolk’in (Infusion) ROI-289 R
Infusion Combinations
- Ashigaru Gunner ROI-023 C + Sumptuous Cacao ROI-290 U
- Onryō ROI-066 U + Eager ROI-247 C
- Venomous Asp ROI-093 C + Eager ROI-247 C
The post Rush of Ikorr Developer Update: Banned & Restricted List 8/14/2026 appeared first on Upper Deck.
Upper Deck