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Gary Vee’s cardboard empire just got a jolt of creative caffeine.

2025 Topps Chrome VeeFriends has officially hit the scene, bringing the NFT universe into physical form—and it’s not pulling punches. At the center of the chaos is ERUPT!, a brand-new insert set that’s as rare as it is visually bonkers.

What makes ERUPT! different from your average chrome sparkle-fest? For starters, the cards are inspired by Panini’s legendary Kaboom! inserts, but with a VeeFriends twist: a mashup of character-driven storytelling, explosive comic-style artwork, and a heavy dose of motivational energy. And to top it off, the artwork is handled by the one and only Gyula Németh, whose bold, electric style gives each card a larger-than-life presence.

Characters with Charisma (and Collector Value)

The ERUPT! checklist is a lineup of some of the most recognizable faces from VeeFriends lore, each dripping in high-gloss artistry and personality:

• Alert Ape

• Common Sense Cow

• Considerate Cowboy

• Courageous Cockatoo

• Cynical Cat

• Empathy Elephant

• Fly Firefly

• Headstrong Honey Badger

• Perceptive Puma

• Tremendous Tiger

These aren’t just fun names—they’re extensions of Gary Vaynerchuk’s mission to blend positive messaging with pop culture. Every card in the set radiates the brand’s core values: emotional intelligence, ambition, and a bit of weirdness.

The Chase Is On

ERUPT! cards are seriously rare. You’re looking at odds of 1 in 3,000 hobby packs and 1 in 9,000 blaster packs. That’s lottery-level odds for base versions. But it doesn’t stop there—there are Black Lava /10 parallels and the ultra-coveted Superfractor 1/1 cards, both of which promise to be centerpiece-level pulls for any serious VeeFriends or insert collector.

This isn’t a casual chase—it’s a full-blown cardboard expedition.

NFT Roots, Cardboard Legs

While the VeeFriends franchise started as an NFT project back in 2021, ERUPT! proves that digital IP can evolve into a full-fledged force in the traditional hobby. It’s more than a novelty—it’s a crossover with staying power. And with Topps backing it and Németh’s artwork giving it teeth, this insert set is likely to leave a long-lasting mark on both collectors and pop-culture fans alike.

Whether you’re collecting for the characters, the scarcity, or just love flashy art with meaning, ERUPT! isn’t just an insert. It’s a statement—loud, proud, and printed in chrome.