{"product_id":"2026-topps-merlin-premier-league-soccer-hobby-box","title":"2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League Soccer Hobby Box","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League Soccer Hobby Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2025-26 Topps Merlin Premier League Soccer Hobby Box marks the long-awaited return of the iconic Merlin Premier League brand to trading cards, last seen for the 2018-19 season. This release reimagines the classic Merlin sticker album as a premium chromium trading card product, drawing on nostalgia, wizard-themed designs, and Chrome card technology to celebrate the 2025-26 Premier League season. With one autograph guaranteed per box, deep insert lineups including the brand-new Mystic Afternoons concept, and Magical Ink hard-signed gold pen autographs, this is the must-rip soccer release of June 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e18 packs per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e4 cards per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e72 cards per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 Autograph per box (on average)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e9 inserts per box (on average)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e6 Refractors per box (on average)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e12 boxes per case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConfiguration may vary by product release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Collectors Can Find\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCollectors opening this product may find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 Autograph per box including Base Autographs (80-card checklist), Magical Ink hard-signed gold pen autographs, Enchanted Pen, Mystic Afternoons Autographs, and Spellbinding Trios Autographs (three signatures from players of the same club)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMerlin's Match Ball Signatures auto-relics combining a piece of an official match ball with a player's signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHobby-Exclusive Mythical Art inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCommon insert sets: Mystic Afternoons, Merlin Speaks, Fantasy Football, and Merlin's Young Magicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReturning fan-favorite Renaissance inserts and the sparkling The Shiny cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNew short prints: Magic In His Boots and Merlin's Magnum Opus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1996 Throwback inserts honoring the design of the 1995-96 Merlin's Premier League stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMask Off double-sided Chrome insert featuring Arsenal's Viktor Gyökeres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRefractor parallel rainbow including VHS Refractors and Battle Of Britpop Refractors \/95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e200+ card base set featuring all 20 clubs from the 2025-26 Premier League season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMix of current stars, club legends, and breakout rookies including Max Dowman, Rio Ngumoha, and Estevão Willian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAfter a long wait, Merlin Premier League Soccer is back — and the 2026 release is the most ambitious yet. The Hobby format delivers everything Merlin collectors loved about the original sticker albums (the wizardry theme, the nostalgia, the iconic visuals) translated into a premium chromium trading card experience. With one autograph guaranteed per box, the brand-new Mystic Afternoons insert design, and rare chases like Spellbinding Trios autographs and Match Ball Signature relics, every Hobby box is loaded with magic. The combination of nostalgic 1996 Throwback designs and modern Chrome technology makes this a must-rip for both lifelong Premier League fans and modern Chrome collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Monmouth Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhen you purchase from Monmouth Cards, you're buying from one of the Northeast's most trusted card retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAuthorized retailer for Topps and Panini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSecure packaging and fast shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFree shipping on orders over $100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLocal store pickup available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTrusted by collectors across multiple retail locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll products are factory sealed unless otherwise noted. 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