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MyRepublic Announces Card Con 2, Singapore's Premier Trading Card Convention Returns Bigger in 2026

MyRepublic has officially announced the return of Card Con 2, Singapore's premier trading card convention, set for July 19 to 20, 2026. The event will be hosted once again at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Following the success of the inaugural Card Con, organizers are planning a larger scale event with expanded exhibitors, activities, and special guests to cater to the growing trading card community in the region. The convention is organized by MyRepublic in partnership with The Card Collector and prominent trading card companies, aiming to provide collectors and enthusiasts a platform to buy, sell, and trade cards as well as to engage in a variety of related activities. Positioned as a key event for the trading card industry, Card Con 2 is expected to attract attendees predominantly from Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific market, strengthening the region’s presence in the trading card and collectibles sector.

Aegis Insights Mar 25, 2026 1 min read

Thief Breaks Into UK Gaming Shop Stealing £115,000 Worth of Pokémon Cards

A gaming shop in the United Kingdom was targeted in a burglary where approximately 20,000 Pokémon cards were stolen, valued at around £115,000. CCTV footage of the crime shows a man breaking a window to gain access before quickly taking the cards and fleeing the scene. Authorities have launched an investigation into the theft, which has alarmed collectors and retailers familiar with the rarity and high market value of such Pokémon cards. The stolen cards include rare and valuable editions, heightening concern within the collectible card community. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in physical retail security for high-value gaming merchandise.

Aegis Insights Oct 04, 2023 1 min read