Collectors Chase the 'Toy Story 5' Debut as Topps Chrome Disney Brings Back '00s Disney Channel Stars
The new 2026 Topps Chrome Disney trading-card set is generating serious buzz among Disney collectors, thanks to the first-ever dedicated Toy Story 5 insert and throwback cards featuring stars like Selena Gomez. With 200 base cards, 20th-anniversary Cars inserts, 3D Lilo & Stitch shadowbox cards, and rare autographed chase cards, the release is one of the year's most talked-about drops.
Disney's latest trading-card drop is lighting up collector circles. The new 2026 Topps Chrome Disney set pairs the first-ever dedicated Toy Story 5 insert with nostalgic throwback cards of '00s Disney Channel stars — a one-two punch of brand-new and beloved that has the hobby buzzing.
The Buzz
This release is trending with Disney collectors after The Hollywood Reporter spotlighted the set's debut. The draw is twofold: a wave of nostalgia for early Disney Channel icons, and the first-ever Topps cards for the just-released Toy Story 5 — including brand-new character Lilypad.
Key Details
- Set: 2026 Topps Chrome Disney — 200 base cards
- Value Box: $39.99 for 32 cards
- Mega Box: $69.99 for 56 cards
- Highlights: Cars 20th-anniversary inserts, 3D Lilo & Stitch shadowbox cards, first Toy Story 5 insert
- Where: Available online now, including Amazon
A 200-Card Tour of the Disney and Pixar Universe
The officially licensed Topps Chrome Disney set spans 200 base cards featuring fan-favorite characters from across the Disney and Pixar worlds, offered in a $39.99 value box (32 cards) and a $69.99 mega box (56 cards). New inserts celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cars, while Lilo & Stitch shadowbox cards add a 3D effect that gives the lineup a standout collectible flourish.
The Toy Story 5 Debut Cards Collectors Want
Just as baseball sets prize "rookie cards," the Disney boxes include "debut cards" marking a character's first-ever Topps appearance. This year's debut class is drawn from Toy Story 5, whose cast also made its on-screen debut in 2026. The debut cards feature Karen Beverly, Smarty Pants, Lilypad, Atlas, Snappy, and a Hi-Tech Edition Buzz Lightyear — with Lilypad anchoring the set's first dedicated Toy Story 5 insert.
Throwback Disney Channel Stars and One-of-a-Kind Sketches
Beyond the animated favorites, collectors can pull throwback cards of iconic Disney Channel stars — including Selena Gomez posing as Alex from Wizards of Waverly Place — plus one-of-a-kind sketch cards drawn by the actual artists behind the studio's hit films. There are even "Mickey & Friends MLB Home Jersey" cards that blend the look of vintage baseball cards with Mickey, Donald, and Goofy on the diamond.
The Ultimate Chase: Autographs and Triple Signatures
At the top of the pull rates sit autographed cards signed by the actors and voice actors behind Disney films past, including ultra-rare triple-autograph cards uniting castmates — think Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella, the voices of Timon and Pumbaa in The Lion King. It's the kind of chase that keeps collectors ripping packs long after the base set is complete.
Why Fans Are Buzzing
For Disney collectors, this set hits a rare sweet spot: it captures a brand-new theatrical moment in Toy Story 5 while leaning hard into '00s nostalgia, making it appealing to both modern fans and longtime Disney Channel kids now old enough to chase autographs. With boxes available online now, the 2026 Topps Chrome Disney release is shaping up to be one of the most discussed Disney drops of the year.