UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH ICONIC JIM HENSON COMPANY, UNVEILS DEBUT TRADING CARD PRODUCT
Carlsbad, CA (September 17, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in entertainment and sports collectibles, is expanding its premium licensed entertainment portfolio with the addition of the storied and trailblazing Jim Henson Company. Honoring Henson’s legendary and innovative career as a beloved puppeteer, filmmaker, and television pioneer, Upper Deck will create new avenues for fans to connect with classic characters and films, including Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, Farscape, and Fraggle Rock through premium trading cards and tabletop games. Upper Deck’s debut trading card product in its Jim Henson Company collection will be under its iconic Skybox brand, commemorating the whimsical creatures and characters of Labyrinth in honor of the film’s 40th anniversary.
“Jim Henson’s work represents the gold standard of imaginative storytelling and fantasy worlds that have inspired generations,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “The opportunity to bring these classic characters into our collectibles portfolio allows us to celebrate them in a tangible way. We look forward to honoring Jim Henson’s legacy, while also inviting fans and collectors to experience these worlds in an entirely new format.”
“With the massive comeback of nostalgia-based trading cards recently, the timing is perfect to partner with renowned market leader Upper Deck to bring to market several of our favorite legacy Jim Henson properties. The first drop featuring Labyrinth is the first time ever that trading cards based on this beloved 80’s film featuring David Bowie will be released and it’s a great way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this fantasy classic,” states Melissa Segal, head of Global Consumer Products at The Jim Henson Company.
Celebrating the film’s 40th anniversary, the Skybox release of Labyrinth utilizes the brand’s signature aesthetic to help capture the detail and personality of the movie’s beloved characters. Fans can expect themed inserts, serial numbered cards (numbered to 1986), 1-of-1 diamond parallels, and 1-of-1 canvas art gold parallels centered around the journey of Sarah and the Goblin King. Key inserts will explore behind-the-scenes from the film, including “Journey of the Labyrinth” and the duality-driven “Not What It Seems” lenticular cards. Rare chase inserts titled “I Move the Stars for No One,” “This is a Gift,” and “It’s Only Forever” will be up for collecting, along with sketch cards and autographs from comic book artists, puppeteers, voice actors, and cast members including Jennifer Connelly, with dual, triple, and quad-autograph variants also available.
Following the Skybox Labyrinth release in early 2027, fans can look forward to The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance trading card set later in the year, featuring exclusive autographs from fan-favorite cast members in the series. Additional trading card releases inspired by The Dark Crystal, Fraggle Rock, and Farscape are on the horizon, alongside tabletop games based on select films, including Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.
For the latest information and to stay up to date about future Upper Deck collectibles with The Jim Henson Company, visit UpperDeck.com.
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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.
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About The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 70 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation. The Company’s most recent credits include the Amazon Kids+ series Jim Henson’s Monster Dance, the PBS KIDS special Wowsabout, the hit holiday special for Apple TV The First Snow of Fraggle Rock, and the Emmy-nominated Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip for Disney+, as well as the Oscar®-winning Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio for Netflix, and the Emmy®-winning Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock for Apple TV. Other television credits include Slumberkins and Harriet the Spy for Apple TV; Dinosaur Train, Splash and Bubbles, and Sid the Science Kid all for PBS; Earth to Ned for Disney+; and the Netflix series Word Party and the Emmy-winning The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Iconic catalogue titles include Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller, Farscape, and the ground-breaking fantasy classics The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
Headquartered in Los Angeles with additional locations in New York and London, the Company is also home to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
, a pre-eminent puppet and creature-building group and industry leader in puppeteered digital animation, with international film, television, theme park, and advertising clients.
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Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game – Return of Dr. Sloth Teaser
Something lurks in the sky above the Virtupets Space Station. For years, the citizens of Neopia thought the threat was neutralized and that the dark, mechanical shadow of the past had dissipated into the cosmos.
They were wrong.
Dr. Sloth has returned in an attempt to take control of Neopia. Here’s what you can look forward to in the Neopets Battledome TCG Return of Dr. Sloth set! Just a reminder, some of these hints may only contain snippets of information to not spoil the whole effect.
Here are a few things to look forward to in the upcoming set:
– Over 200 New Cards
– New Card Rarity
– 2 New Teams
– A Purple Base Neopet
– ALT ART!
These are some text lines from cards, some of these are partial excerpts:
– “… Gain 10 Attack, 10 Defense, and 10 Agility until the end of the next turn. Make 4 additional attacks this turn.”
– “Fetch 1 card with “attack” in its card effect from your deck.”
– “Destroy 1 card on your side of the Battledome. If you do, fetch 1 card from your deck.”
– “Target 1 card in the Battledome; void it.”
– “Randomly destroy 1 card in you opponent’s inventory. If it was a Legend, draw 2 cards and deal 2 damage to your opponent’s Neopet.”
– “Target any number of cards in the Battledome; destroy those cards. Deal 1 damage to your opponent’s Neopet for each card destroyed this way.”
Here are some card names you can expect to find:
– Transmogrification Potion
– Obliteratoes
– Randomly Firing Freeze Ray
– Dwoobaphone
– Evil Sloth Clone
– Wheelie
– Virtupets Militia
– Primary Grundo Bot RZ894
Sneak Peek:
Product depicted is for demonstration purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
© 2026 The Upper Deck Company. © Neopets 1999-2026 All Rights Reserved. AGES 6+
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UPPER DECK CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A PATRIOTIC TRADING CARD SET
Carlsbad, CA (June 30, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with an exclusive trading card set inspired by the trailblazers, iconic landmarks, and timeless symbols that embody national pride. Through the Upper Deck e-Pack platform, collectors and enthusiasts can chase presidential 1-of-1 cut signature cards alongside rare parallels and inserts showcasing historic achievements cemented across 250 years of American history.
“For generations, trading cards have preserved the people and stories that leave a lasting impact on culture and history,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “As America marks this milestone anniversary, we’re especially proud to honor the leaders, innovators, and defining moments that have shaped our country and continue to inspire its future.”
The 2026 Upper Deck United States 250th Anniversary set includes 50 Base Set cards spotlighting historical figures and significant events from each decade of American history. Proud Americans and collectors can uncover rare serial-numbered parallels, including “Americana,” “Glory,” “Uncle Sam” (numbered out of 299), “Independence” (numbered out of 149), “Courage” (numbered out of 99), “July 4” (numbered out of 25), and the ”Screaming Eagle” 1-of-1.
Spanning presidents, national geography, cultural icons, and memorable moments in time, the set takes collectors through a unique journey across 250 years of American history. At the center of the collecting experience are the 1-of-1 “History of the USA Cut Signatures,” featuring original signatures from some of the most recognizable leaders of the nation. Leading the checklist is an authenticated George Washington cut signature card, available exclusively as an e-Pack achievement. Also included are signatures from U.S. presidents Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and George W. Bush.
Beyond autographs, a variety of acetate and lenticular inserts spotlight the landmarks, wildlife, leaders, and emblems woven throughout the American story. From the scenic landscapes showcased in “Our Beautiful Nation” to the influential pioneers featured in “Founding Fathers” and clear-cut “Presidential Running Mates,” themed inserts celebrate the people and places that have led to what America stands for today. Lenticular “Presidential Portraits” and “History of the American Flag” insert cards further bring that legacy to life by retracing the evolution of presidential art and the nation’s most enduring symbol.
The set also incorporates tangible pieces of history through a collection of memorabilia and relic cards. “Pieces of America” cards contain authenticated material from flight suits, parachutes, and uniforms to connect collectors directly to artifacts from pivotal chapters in U.S. history. Additional relic cards are inspired by American figures and symbols, including “Betsy Ross Stitches” manufactured patch cards of the American flag numbered to 25, as well as an exclusive e-Pack achievement manufactured relic card showcasing Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell.
Fans and collectors can begin collecting the 2026 Upper Deck United States 250th Anniversary set on July 2 at UpperDeckEpack.com.
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Media Contact:
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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).
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