Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has alerted collectors of high-value items like trading cards that their hobby may be subject to income tax if it constitutes a business activity. The LHDN uses 'badges of trade' to determine taxability, considering factors like transaction frequency, profit motive, and organization.
Fanatics will take over FIFA's exclusive collectibles licensing rights from Panini in 2031. This move expands Fanatics' market dominance but faces antitrust scrutiny and legal challenges.
Dapper Labs halts new NFL All Day NFTs, signs new NFL licensing deal; existing NFTs tradable, sparking surge in marketplace activity amid collector concerns over value.
Premium editions of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! cost up to $250 but some say signatures are unnaturally identicalLiza Minnelli fans who bought signed copies of her memoir are seeking refunds because they believe her signature is fake.Copies of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! by the American 80-year-old singer were marketed around the world as “hand-signed collectibles”, with premium editions costing up to $250 (£185). Continue reading...
Fanatics will provide collectibles such as sticker albums for Fifa from 2031 onwards after a new deal was signed on Thursday.
A toy retailer is implementing a 'light-asset model' strategy, opening compact stores as small as 150 square metres requiring under US$100,000 in investment—compared to previous stores of 10,000 sq ft costing up to US$500,000. The shift targets 'kidults', adults who maintain purchasing habits and brand attachments from childhood, allowing faster ROI and greater operational agility.
Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.
