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Build‑A‑Bear Is Building the World’s Largest Flagship at Orlando’s ICON Park

A two‑story site that focuses on high‑end customization with rooftop dining aims to draw tourists and collectors.

Police Seize 2,200 Undocumented Panini World Cup 2026 Albums in Buenos Aires

Waldi Pays €880 for Restored 1950s Ferbedo Roller on Bares für Rares

Pokémon Company Says 10 Billion Cards Printed Last Year as Lifetime Output Tops 85 Billion

PSA’s First Fraud Report Finds $200 Million in Fake Trading Cards, With Pokémon Leading

FIFA Picks Fanatics for World Cup Collectibles From 2031, Ending Panini’s 56-Year Run

Rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p Fetches £137 in eBay Bidding War

Tesla Imposes One-Year No-Resale Clause With $50,000 Penalty on Final Model S and X

Illegal Trade in Exotic Ant Queens Surges as Kenya Seizure Exposes Lucrative Market

Kon Knueppel’s Cheez-It Bundle Sells Out Instantly, Limited Restock Set for April 6

Judge Tosses Durango Hellcat ‘Limited-Run’ Lawsuit, Siding With Dodge

Disney World Sets Wishables at $17.99 as New Shimmer Series Debut at EPCOT

Figment Popcorn Bucket Expected at 2026 EPCOT Arts Festival as Sales Method Remains Unclear

GameStop Sets Record With $30,494.70 Pokémon Card Trade-In in Texas

CruTrade Debuts Avalanche-Powered Marketplace for Tokenized Fine Wine

eBay Auctions Hit £165 and £122 for Rare UK 50p Coins as Separate Listing Tops £20,000

Pop Mart Opens Second Barcelona Store as Labubu Craze Draws Dawn Queues and Purchase Limits

Pop Mart Sets Aug. 29 Launch for Mini Labubu ‘Pin for Love’ Line

Pop Mart’s Profit Soars Nearly 400% as Labubu Frenzy Powers 2025 Surge

McDonald’s Sets Sept. 3 Launch for Global BTS TinyTAN Happy Meal, Mexico Included