UPPER DECK INTRODUCES REAL-TIME TRADING CARD PROGRAM, UPPER DECK MOMENTS™
Carlsbad, CA (September 30, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is introducing Upper Deck Moments
as the new brand for its revamped multi-licensor print-on-demand trading card program. Top plays, memories, events, and more will be turned into physical trading cards available to collectors around the world on UpperDeckEPack.com, Upper Deck’s patented platform that creates an unmatched experience for collectors. On e-Pack®, collectors will be able to purchase packs of Upper Deck Moments and collect cards shortly after those moments occur; they will also be able to open those packs and see their cards immediately, manage them in their digital collection, trade them with other collectors, choose to ship physical cards home, or sell them through connected retailer The Authority. Upper Deck Moments will initially roll out alongside the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, with the first Moment available now commemorating Evan Bouchard becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to score 5+ points in a season opener, and the first defenseman in 46 years to score a hat trick in a season-opening game. Upper Deck Moments will extend to Upper Deck’s class-leading licenses in the future, and the program will eventually expand to include entertainment, pop culture, and more so all fans can collect the moment with Upper Deck.
“One of our most important goals in creating products is turning memorable moments into keepsake collectibles,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “With Upper Deck Moments, we’ll be able to celebrate headline-making events across sports, entertainment, and beyond, helping fans and collectors join in and become a part of celebrating these moments.”
Top plays, memories, events, and more will be turned into physical trading cards available to collectors around the world on UpperDeckEPack.com, Upper Deck’s patented platform that creates an unmatched experience for collectors. On e-Pack®, collectors will be able to purchase packs of Upper Deck Moments and collect cards shortly after those moments occur; they will also be able to open those packs and see their cards immediately, manage them in their digital collection, trade them with other collectors, choose to ship physical cards home, or sell them through connected retailer The Authority.
All Upper Deck Moments cards will have a unified card design and product structure. Cards will start at .99 on e-Pack® and will release shortly following the milestone they are capturing. Collectors can also receive additional cards, including a Gold Parallel delivered as a bonus card at the time of pack opening, as well as serial numbered parallels including Red (numbered to 25), Blue (numbered to 10), and Black (numbered 1-of-1) delivered at the end of the sales window, as well as Autograph Parallels (numbered to five) and Black Autograph Parallels (numbered 1-of-1) for select Moments.
Upper Deck Moments will launch initially with top highlights from the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, and will follow shortly after with PWHL as the league kicks off its 2026-27 season. Following the initial launch, Upper Deck Moments will then expand across Upper Deck’s license portfolio to include more sports properties, entertainment, and pop culture. Find more information about the Upper Deck Moments program on UpperDeck.com.
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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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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 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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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,/UpperDeckEnt), Instagram (UpperDeckSports,UpperDeckEnt), X (formerly known as Twitter) (UpperDeckSports,UpperDeckEnt), and YouTube (UDvids).
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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