Some fortunate buyers of the Topps NOW Victor Wembanyama Rookie of the Year card have received a delightful surprise that is lighting up their collecting experience. According to industry sources like SCD, a special glow-in-the-dark variation of the card has been found in select shipments, adding an unexpected twist to the usual unboxing excitement.
The standard edition of the card, which garnered attention by setting a Topps NOW record with an impressive 113,777 units sold in a mere 72 hours, is currently available on eBay for around $25. However, it seems that some lucky fans are in for a more luminous treat.
The revelation of this glow-in-the-dark version has stirred up considerable buzz among the collecting community. While Topps has not disclosed the exact print run of these special variants, there are currently only 15 listings on eBay, with two of them already snatched up by eager buyers. This unique edition pays homage to the young basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama, affectionately known as ‘The Alien’ for his out-of-this-world talent on the court.
Collectors and enthusiasts alike are now on the hunt for this rare and unexpected variation, turning the acquisition of the card into an exciting and thrilling chase. The element of surprise has reignited the passion of fans, injecting a new level of excitement and anticipation into the collecting hobby. Only time will tell how many more of these mystical glow-in-the-dark cards will surface, further adding to the mystique surrounding Wembanyama’s meteoric rise in the basketball world.
