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Topps Decades Hobby Box Review

Are Topps Decades Hobby Boxes Worth the Price?

Topps Decades is the nostalgic answer to the modern football card market. Instead of chasing tomorrow’s stars, the collection celebrates football’s past, complete with outrageous shirts, wonderfully questionable hairstyles and some of the most recognisable players of the 1990s. It’s a clever idea, particularly for collectors who grew up watching the Premier League or Champions League during that era. But with hobby boxes originally costing… Read More »Are Topps Decades Hobby Boxes Worth the Price?

Why did Fiorentina pick purple shirts?

The Lore Behind Fiorentina’s Famous Purple Colours

Juventus have black and white. Roma have their deep red. The Netherlands aren’t the Netherlands without orange. And Fiorentina are purple. That’s just how things are, right? But it’s such an unusual football colour that the club are simply known as La Viola – “The Purple”. Add Florence, Gabriel Batistuta, some magnificent 1990s sponsors and several decades of Italian shirt design, and Fiorentina have developed… Read More »The Lore Behind Fiorentina’s Famous Purple Colours

Futera 1882 Hobby Box Product Review

Is the Futera 1882 Set Good for Football Fans?

In a world of oddly specific sets generally dominated by the likes of Topps and Panini, it’s nice to see Futera still at the table. Especially when they think outside the box (if you’ll pardon the pun) with a catch-all release like this. Rather than another collection dominated by chrome finishes and increasingly elaborate parallels, Futera 1882 takes inspiration from some of the earliest trading… Read More »Is the Futera 1882 Set Good for Football Fans?

A Beginner's Guide to Hobby Boxes

A Quick & Easy Beginner’s Guide to Football Card Hobby Boxes

Imagine,,, you’ve started collecting football cards. You’ve bought a few packs, discovered what a parallel is and spent an evening looking at other people’s collections online. Then somebody mentions a hobby box. Suddenly you’re looking at boxes costing £100, £200 or considerably more, promising autographs, numbered parallels, relics and something mysteriously described as a “case hit”. And it becomes pretty overwhelming. I’ve been there, too.… Read More »A Quick & Easy Beginner’s Guide to Football Card Hobby Boxes

How to Grade with PSA in the UK

How Much Does PSA Grading Cost in the UK (2026)?

Imagine… you’ve pulled a beautiful numbered Lamine Yamal card. The corners look sharp, the centering looks good and after spending far too long examining the surface under your phone torch, you’re starting to convince yourself of two things. Firstly, it’s definitely a PSA 10. Secondly, you’re going to retire on it. It could happen, but let’s be more realistic. If you want a guide specifically… Read More »How Much Does PSA Grading Cost in the UK (2026)?

TRIKE Cards - The Perfect Creator for Beginner Sports Card Collectors

TRIKE Cards: The Perfect Sports Card Creator for Beginners to Watch in 2026

When I first started collecting, I went straight to YouTube to learn as much as I could. And immediately, I was drawn in by the calming, considerate approach of the TRIKE Cards channel. As I’ve said many times before, I want Hobby FC to be a place to celebrate the hobby. And a large part of that is providing a place for beginners (in particular)… Read More »TRIKE Cards: The Perfect Sports Card Creator for Beginners to Watch in 2026

Football Parallel Cards Explained

What are Football Parallel Cards & Are They Valuable?

Back in the day, football cards were delightfully simple, but now, things have remarkably changed. Gone are the days of ripping one open, running over to your mates in the playground and bragging about ‘the shiny’ that you got over them. Instead, there are small nuances that can make a huge difference in value and overall collectability. Perhaps your Jude Bellingham card is gold rather… Read More »What are Football Parallel Cards & Are They Valuable?

Romario at PSV

Romário at PSV: The Making of a Brazilian Legend (1988-93)

Before Barcelona, before the 1994 World Cup and before becoming one of the most recognisable footballers on the planet, Romário was terrorising defenders in Eindhoven. PSV signed the diminutive Brazilian striker from Vasco da Gama in 1988. He arrived in the Netherlands as a hugely exciting talent, but few could have predicted just how devastating he would become. Over five seasons, Romário developed into one… Read More »Romário at PSV: The Making of a Brazilian Legend (1988-93)

Panini Monopoly World Cup Prizm Boxes UK

Is the Monopoly World Cup Prizm Box Actually Worth It?

Wondering if the 2026 Monopoly World Cup Prizm FIFA World Cup box is worth buying? Discover what’s inside, the hit rate, and whether it’s the right choice for beginner or experienced collectors. It doesn’t take long before you come across hobby boxes costing hundreds of pounds, limited products that sell out in minutes and endless discussions about case hits and print runs. And other words… Read More »Is the Monopoly World Cup Prizm Box Actually Worth It?