NBA FLAGSHIP LAUNCH CELEBRATION to be held on Saturday, October 25th at Mint trading card shops in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka
Mint Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 18, 2025 The “NBA FLAGSHIP LAUNCH CELEBRATION” will be held on Saturday, October 25th at Mint trading card shops in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Special event to commemorate the release of TOPPS NBA’s first flagship product, “2025-26 TOPPS BASKETBALL” since its relaunch. Mint Co., Ltd. (Representative: Tatsuo Shinya, Head Office: Taito-ku, Tokyo) will be holding an unboxing event, “NBA FLAGSHIP LAUNCH CELEBRATION,” at three stores nationwide to commemorate the release of the latest NBA official trading card, “2025-26 TOPPS BASKETBALL.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51892/40/51892-40-b65e7a309640590cb833834bd20a3163-750×1050.jpg Also includes an autographed card of notable rookie Cooper Flagg. On the day, each store will be holding its own original event, allowing visitors to fully experience the appeal of NBA cards, including the “2025-26 TOPPS BASKETBALL” collection.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51892/40/51892-40-d12f27f579fe4c2844e0ede7e852095c-875×1225.jpg LeBron James
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51892/40/51892-40-e71b06ff2a4890df130937745e163df0-1080×1515.jpg Stephen Curry At “MINT LAB TOKYO” in Toranomon, Tokyo, illustrator Shion Miwa will be joining the event as a special guest. She will liven up the annual “Pack Wars” unboxing event. This event combines the three elements of unboxing, collecting, and exhibitions, making it a fun day for everyone from trading card beginners to collectors. Please come visit a venue near you.
■ “2025-26 TOPPS BASKETBALL” Release Commemorative Unboxing Event Event overview
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51892/40/51892-40-6b4b83775ce277824db728e607757f2c-2262×984.png Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Stores: MINT LAB TOKYO / MINT Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store / MINT Nagoya Store Special page:
https://mint-web.jp/?mode=f239
■ Store information 【MINT LAB TOKYO】
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51892/40/51892-40-a5bd4982f974b2cc823c4b7da407fd7f-1000×713.jpg Address: 1F Kasumigaseki Common Gate West Wing, 3-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Phone number: 03-6206-2326 Illustrator Shion Mibe, who also works on official NBA merchandise, will be participating in Pack Wars as a special guest! Those who have a good draw in Pack Wars during the event will have the chance to have a special illustration drawn by Mibe. 【Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store】
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51892/40/51892-40-f7ff7ba8a2de9090e1a912690530130f-3900×2712.jpg Address: 9th floor, Daimaru Shinsaibashi store main building, 1-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka Phone number: 06-4256-3803 “Topps SHOW CASE As part of “NBA Card Day,” a special exhibition will be held in which the cylindrical showcase in the center of the store will be filled with NBA cards. In addition, a special exhibition, “Topps NBA History Gallery,” will be held at the same time, tracing the history of NBA cards produced by Topps. The exhibition will showcase the evolution and appeal of designs from the past to the present. 【MINT Nagoya Store】
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51892/40/51892-40-369adc46002c49e41167e8850815f50b-1000×770.jpg Address: 6F Alpen Nagoya, Nadia Park, 3-18-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya Phone number: 052-684-7733 We will be holding a number of events where you can win luxurious prizes, including raffles, Pack Wars, and Lucky Challenge. *In addition, each store will also be holding a lottery gift event. For details, please check each store’s official X account and in-store announcements.
■Special Guest Shion Miwa Profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51892/40/51892-40-88664b1eea5b8740177b9821843570bc-476×458.jpg Illustrator, manga artist, and caricature artist. After going independent in 2020, he has worked on overseas projects for the NBA, Bleacher Report, and other companies. With roots in manga and caricature, art expresses a person’s character (personality, individuality, aura, atmosphere, charm, etc.) better than a
photograph. I’m passionate about conveying the appeal of athletes, sometimes dynamically, sometimes comically.
【Event Inquiries】 Mint Co., Ltd. Contact Form
https://dp00012698.shop-pro.jp/secure/?mode=inq&shop_id=PA01031426 ■About Mint Co., Ltd. MINT Co., Ltd.’s philosophy is to “create a collecting culture.” In addition to being one of the first sports trading card specialty stores in Japan, the company also offers wholesale and additional trading card services. In recent years, the company has continued to take on challenging challenges, such as partnering with PSA, the world’s largest trading card appraisal company, and launching MINT Seller’s VAULT, a card storage and sales service, in order to spread the culture surrounding its history and background. Official website: https://mint-web.jp/ automatically, so please do not reply.