Lucas Mast

Joined: Apr 26, 2025

Lucas Mast is a writer based in California’s Bay Area, 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.

From the Kardashians to President Trump, Pop Century celebrity autos have been driving sales for decades.

The Youth Collector Club Initiative is getting a big boost to drive awareness through The National and SCN Media.

Grateful Dead fans mourning the loss of Bob Weir can celebrate the band's legacy in the new Upper Deck set.

Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and VJ Edgecombe have auto inserts in the new 2026 Donruss Baseball.

The National has partnered with SCN Media to highlight collectors' stories and help educate the next generation of the hobby.

The National Sports Collectors Convention is teaming with Sports Cards Nonsense Media to create year-round content, spotlight collector journeys and grow the Youth Collector Clubs program for the next generation of the hobby.

Arnold, Sylvester, and Harrison were top action stars in the 80s—and are still loved by collectors.

The collectibles tied to Harrison Ford, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger trace the box office dominance of the ’80s action era. Why Stallone, Ford & Arnold Still Rule 80s Action Movie Collectibles.

Fans and collectors are mourning the passing of Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski.

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman and lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates icon, is remembered for the 1960 World Series walk-off that still anchors his place in baseball history. A legacy of cards and collectibles.

1980s cartoon collectibles have seen a huge surge in popularity—and value.

The 1980s world of He-Man, G.I. Joe, Transformers, ThunderCats, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles didn’t end after the credits—they live on through vintage toys, comics, and trading cards.

Nelly Korda’s move to Upper Deck positions her Young Guns rookie as a key chase in 2026.

Upper Deck’s golf portfolio just added the most dominant player of her generation. The company announced that world No. 1 Nelly Korda has signed as an exclusive deal.

Drivers, start your engines: Polesitter Kyle Busch leads a talented field for the 2026 Daytona 500.

With Kyle Busch on the pole and Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, and Ryan Blaney close behind, the 2026 Daytona 500 is an exciting start to the NASCAR season. Top Cards for the 2026 Daytona 500’s First Three Rows.

Music legend Bob Marley's love of soccer is captured on a new insert in 2025 Topps Chrome MLS.

When Topps revealed that Bob Marley will appear as a limited insert in 2026 Topps Chrome MLS, it didn’t feel like a novelty cameo, but a great tribute to a soccer lover.

Fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld can chase Larry David’s autograph in the upcoming Topps Transcendent release.

Larry David’s inclusion in Topps Transcendent builds on his breakout autographs in Topps Baseball and Allen & Ginter, turning the 'Seinfeld' co-creator and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star into one of the hobby’s most surprising celebrity chase cards.

On May 29, 2026, Texas Rangers' fans will get a replica jersey honoring an iconic moment showcasing Nolan Ryan's grit.

On May 29, 2026, the Texas Rangers will give every fan a replica blood-stained Nolan Ryan jersey honoring the 1990 game when a Bo Jackson liner split his lip—and Ryan kept pitching.

It was a hot chase in 1990—and if you have it in your collection, it's up over 100% in the last year.

The PSA 10 Bo Jackson 1990 Score card, featuring the legendary bat-over-the-shoulders image tied to Nike’s “Bo Knows” campaign, is up over 100% in value.

Local legends take center stage at CardVault by Tom Brady's newest flagship San Francisco shop, which opened this weekend.

CardVault by Tom Brady opened its largest and first flagship location across from Oracle Park in San Francisco, blending sports cards, memorabilia, live ripping, and Bay Area sports culture.

Big names brought big bids in PSA's Super Bowl Spotlight Auction, which closed this weekend.

When the PSA Super Bowl Spotlight Auction closed on eBay, it delivered exactly what the format promises: a concentrated snapshot of the hobby at its highest level with cards from the personal collections of Tom Brady, Eli Manning and Peyton Manning.

Lucas Mast

Joined: Apr 26, 2025

Britney Spears, 2Pac & More: Pop Century’s Top Card Sales and Autograph Premiums

Building Collectors: Inside The National's Youth Education Program

Upper Deck’s Grateful Dead Trading Cards: A Long Strange Trip Goes Visual

Clark, Reagan, & Edgecombe: The Crossover Appeal of Donruss’ 'Ballpark Stars' Cards

The National and Sports Cards Nonsense Media Turn the Hobby’s Biggest Show Into a Year-Round Story

Why Stallone, Ford & Arnold Still Rule 1980s Action Movie Collectibles

Bill Mazeroski: A Glove, an Iconic Moment, and His Cards

You Didn’t Just Watch These 80s Cartoons—You Can Collect the Cards

Upper Deck Lands Nelly Korda, Giving Golf Collectors a New Chase

Top Cards for The 2026 Daytona 500’s First Three Rows: Briscoe, Busch & More

Bob Marley Gets A Soccer Card in 2025 Topps Chrome MLS

Larry David Autos in 2026 Topps Transcendent & His 'Pretty, Pretty Good' Cards

Only in Texas: A Nolan Ryan Collectible Blood-Stained Rangers Jersey Giveaway

Bo Jackson’s Iconic 1990 Score Card Is Up Over 100%—Here’s Why

CardVault by Tom Brady Opens San Francisco Flagship Store Near Oracle Park

8 Must-See Winning Bids From PSA Vault’s Super Bowl Spotlight Auction