Topps announces Marvel, Star Wars Disney lineup for DigiCon2020
The full lineup for Topps’ DigiCon 2020, the first virtual convention for fans from all Topps Digitial Apps will has been released, including artists and actors from a variety of Disney, Marvel and Star Wars franchises.
Taking place this Thursday, August 27th – Sunday, August 30th, the fully virtual convention will be headlined by a flurry of new in-app digital content releases and celebrity participation across all Topps Digital Apps.
Artists from Topps MLB BUNT and Topps NHL SKATE will be appearing live on the Topps DigiCast Twitch channel to discuss the art from the apps’ latest sets, including a special crossover from Creative Director of MARVEL Themed Entertainment, Brian Crosby. Entertainment junkies will love appearances from legendary Disney actor John Ratzenberger, voice actor Ashley Eckstein, and Disney Master artist Kevin Jon.
Wrestling fans, WWE Superstars Alexa Bliss and Drew McIntyre will be answering fan submitted questions from the WWE SLAM: Card Trader app. Even former Disney CEO and current Topps owner, Michael Eisner is scheduled to stop by and say hello before a Watch Party event for Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Here is the current schedule of appearances (all times are ET).
Thursday, August 27
11:30 a.m.: Virtual pre-recorded greeting from Topps CEO, Michael Brandstaedter.
Noon: Live interview with actress, voice actress and fashion designer Ashley Eckstein. Best known for voicing the role of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ashley will give fans a look inside a Galaxy Far Far Away.
4 to 5 p.m.: Live interview with notable Star Wars and Disney Master artist Kevin Jon. Kevin will discuss his work with the iconic franchise and lead into Star Wars: Card Trader’s first of two Watch Parties of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
Friday, August 28
2:30 to 3 p.m: Live interview with former Disney Imagineer and current Creative Director of MARVEL Themed Entertainment, Brian Crosby. He will discuss his latest, yet-to-be-revealed crossover card set for Topps.
3 to 4 p.m.: Q&A with WWE Superstars Alexa Bliss and Drew McIntyre. The two Superstars will answer questions from fans on the world of wrestling, their careers, and Topps digital collectibles.
Saturday, August 29
12:00 to 12:30 p.m.: Live interview with minimalist artist, S. Preston. Preston will be on hand to talk about hockey, baseball and Disney with a look at his latest set for Topps NHL SKATE.
Sunday, August 30
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.: Pre-recorded interview with actor and Disney legend, John Ratzenberger. John will reminisce on his prolific Pixar career, now immortalized in a new set of digital collectibles in Disney Collect! By Topps.
12:30 – 1:00 pm: Pre-recorded lead-in from former Disney CEO and current Topps owner, Michael Eisner before The Little Mermaid Watch Party.
For more information on DigiCon 2020 and Topps, visit the Topps Digital website.
