In an era where digital personas rule and influencers are the new demigods of the virtual world, Topps has decided to immortalize some of the internet’s biggest stars in a way that’s both nostalgic and contemporary—trading cards. Yes, Topps, the classic purveyor of baseball cards and the cause of countless childhood collector addictions, is capitalizing on the fame of online personalities like MrBeast and KSI by launching a unique collection tied to the Sidemen Charity Match 2025.

For those who have somehow evaded the gravitational pull of their digital stardom, MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, is the YouTube phenomenon renowned for his grand-scale giveaways and jaw-dropping stunts. KSI, on the other hand, is both a YouTuber and a musician, with a fanbase that stretches across music lovers and gaming enthusiasts. It only makes sense for these cultural icons to be immortalized on shiny rectangular pieces of cardboard, right?

With this newly launched card drop, Topps takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to charity and fandom. Advertised as a philanthropic endeavor, a portion of the card sales will go towards Brightside and M7 Education, causing a fraction of guilt to evaporate for those compulsively seeking their rare, flashy, collector-item fix. At least you’re helping a noble cause while you’re caught in the throes of speculation and fandom-driven purchasing decisions, right?

The real attraction lies in Topps’ first official trading card of MrBeast, the king of YouTube spectacle. It’s a masterstroke in marketing—a collectible that’s sure to whip the collector community into a frenzy while masquerading as a do-gooder effort. Though every purchase comes with an obligatory base card (snooze), the real hunt begins with the chase cards. Designed to trigger every collector’s primal instincts, these cards are both a testament to consumerism and the joy of rare discovery.

Offering a slew of variations, the collection flaunts an array of foil delights that range in rarity and prestige. Boastful options like Gold Foil /50, Orange Foil /25, and Red Foil /5 light up the roster, culminating in the coveted FoilFractor /1, a term that Topps has cheerfully injected into the lexicon. For collectors with insatiable appetites, even more exclusive Chrome and Opal Chrome variations await, leveraged on punishingly large print runs. The message is clear: buy more or risk losing your shot at pulling one of these rare marvels.

These cards hinge on an unlocked madness of exclusivity driven by volume demand. In other words, to get to those Chrome /25 or SuperFractor 1/1 teases, Topps requires the print order tally to skyrocket. It’s a strategic move that ensures collectors and investors keep clicking “buy” in an almost Pavlovian response to scarcity and value perception. Imagine Pokémon cards, but with the added flair and fanfare of the YouTubers you binge-watch during lunch breaks.

Pulling a 1/1 card featuring MrBeast or KSI isn’t just fortuitous, it’s meme-worthy. The internet fashionistas would dub it “extra drip,” a contemporary nod to exclusivity and digital bravado. Owning a card that showcases these titans of screams and spectacle screams more about the era we’re in than any cultural critique could. It’s modern relic culture at its most absurd.

Initial evaluations suggest that these sales will likely follow the comet-like pass of Topps NOW drops, disappearing into the void of potential riches secured or hopes dashed, with sales slated to end on April 4th. If luck (or printing strategy) is on your side, you’ll walk away with a treasure; if not, another base card joins the ranks of the masses lying quietly in shoeboxes worldwide.

As for the Sidemen, their annual tribute to philanthropy continues with the charity match this year, pulling influencers away from their screens and onto a football pitch, all in the name of good-hearted fun and fundraising. Even as these events raise millions for UK charities, the inclusion of trading cards adds a dazzling layer of interactive participation for fans who may not be able to attend but want to support the cause—and snag a piece of influencer-industrial-complex history.

Whether your allegiance to MrBeast or KSI is rooted in fan devotion or strategic investment, this offering speaks to both your inner collector and philanthropist. So, if the thrill of the hunt calls out to you and you’re ready to engage with the oh-so-modern fusion of charity and commerce, prepare to stake your claim in this wild, glittering frontier. Get in line, collector; your 2025 trading card adventure awaits.

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