Topps is making its first appearance at MCM Comic Con London this weekend, turning part of ExCeL London into a hands-on trading-card hub from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October 2026.

The official Topps programme puts Disney, Marvel and Star Wars cards at the centre of its debut. Visitors will be able to examine current entertainment-card releases, speak with the Topps team and learn how base cards, inserts and rarer hits fit into modern collecting.

What collectors can do at the Topps stand

This is not simply a display. Topps says the space will include rip tables for opening products, a “take a card, leave a card” exchange area and guided Rip & Learn sessions aimed at people who are new to the hobby as well as established collectors.

The Challenge Arena adds a game-show element. Three fans at a time will answer increasingly difficult questions covering entertainment and trading cards. Every participant receives a promotional pack, while each round winner earns an additional prize.

Friday’s host and the weekend line-up

Friday’s Arena host is cosplay, gaming and pop-culture creator Alice Johnson, better known as Alice’s Pixels. Harry Clark, winner of the second series of BBC’s The Traitors, hosts on Saturday, with entertainment creator Beau the Beard taking over on Sunday.

For collectors planning their day, the practical message is simple: allow time for the interactive areas rather than treating the stand as a quick photo stop. Promo packs and prizes are subject to participation and availability, and Topps has not described them as guaranteed show exclusives.

Why this debut matters

Entertainment trading cards have become an increasingly visible bridge between comic-con fandom and the wider collectibles market. A first MCM London appearance gives Topps a direct route to fans who may know Disney, Marvel or Star Wars inside out but have never opened a modern hobby pack.

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Source: Topps Ripped, “Topps Is Coming to MCM Comic Con London 2026”, published October 2026. Featured image credit: Topps/Fanatics Collectibles press artwork.