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Lucas Mast

Lucas Mast

Joined: Apr 26, 2025

Lucas Mast is a writer based in San Francisco East Bay, where he’s a season ticket holder for St. Mary’s basketball and a die-hard Stanford athletics fan. A lifelong collector of sneakers, sports cards, and pop culture, he also advises companies shaping the future of the hobby and sports. He’s driven by a curiosity about why people collect—and what those items reveal about the moments and memories that matter most.

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Non-Sports & Entertainment

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Collecting it's Cards

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is crushing it at the box office, proving that even after nearly 30 years, the series is extremely collectible.

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The "M*A*S*H" cast for the 11th and final season (1982-83).
Non-Sports & Entertainment

A Salute to ‘M*A*S*H’ and Honoring Loretta Swit’s Legacy

The recent passing of Loretta Swit—who portrayed the strong-willed and compassionate Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan—reminds us just how vital M*A*S*H was

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90210 Graduation Episode
Non-Sports & Entertainment

Celebrating TV’s Most Iconic School Days through Cards

School’s out for summer—but thanks to the trading card hobby, you can relive the best (and most dramatic) moments of TV high schools year-round.

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1992 Dream Team McDonald's Cups
Non-Sports & Entertainment

Hungry for Iconic Fast Food Cards and Collectibles

Before NFTs and web exclusives, some of the most sought-after collectibles came with a side of fries or a Slurpee straw.

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A life-size figure of Yoda from Star Wars is seen in the storefront at Whimsy Cellar in West Des Moines.
Non-Sports & Entertainment

From Gizmo to Goonies, The Topps Cards That Captured ’80s Cinema

The 1980s weren’t just a blockbuster decade for movies and television—they were the golden age of wax packs.

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Jul 14, 2023; Actors from the film 'The Sandlot' on the field before the Pittsburgh Pirates play the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park.
Non-Sports & Entertainment

Big Screen Collectibles: The Cards of Baseball Movies

Big Screen Collectibles: The Cards of Baseball Movies

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2025 Topps Now POPE LEO XIV Possible WHITE SMOKE PARALLEL #/267
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Cardinal Rules: Pope Leo XIV Takes Over as Topps NOW Card Sets Record

When the 2025 Topps NOW card commemorating the election of Pope Leo XIV dropped earlier this May, few predicted just how historic it would become.

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The iconic swimsuit worn by Anderson on Baywatch from 1992 to 1997 on display in a London Museum.
Non-Sports & Entertainment

Surf, Sand, and Stardom: Collecting Baywatch

Surf, Sand, and Stardom: Collecting Baywatch During its era from 1989-1999, Baywatch ruled the global airwaves.

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Late Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay holds the 2006 Super Bowl XLI trophy in his office.
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Beyond the Gridiron: Jim Irsay’s Legacy as a Passionate Collector

Jim Irsay passed away this week at age 65. In the collecting world, he was the curator of one of the most expansive and awe-inspiring private collections.

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John Ratzenberger and George Wendt participate in a Cheers reunion moment during the 75th Emmy Awards.
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“Cheers” to the Cast: Collecting TV’s Most Beloved Barflies

In Honor of George Wendt, Raise a glass—and your card sleeves—to the iconic characters and collectible moments from the legendary sitcom ‘Cheers.’

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Bob Barker, late host of 'The Price is Right'
Non-Sports & Entertainment

Game Show Icons: Collectible Cards of TV’s Most Memorable Hosts

“Survey says” that game show hosts have become iconic figures in American pop culture—and their trading cards have gained traction among collectors.

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John Schneider from the show the Dukes of Hazzard was the Grand Marshal of Leipers Fork Christmas Parade.
Non-Sports & Entertainment

'The Dukes of Hazzard': Iconic Characters and Collectibles

'The Dukes of Hazzard' wasn’t just a TV hit — it was a cultural juggernaut, and its iconic cast and cars continue to drive demand in the collectibles market.

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