The Meteoric Rise of Kaiju Inserts

While the Tecmo Bowl insert has garnered significant attention, it is not the only standout feature in the 2025 Topps Chrome Football collection. Currently, the Kaiju inserts have emerged as the most sought-after items in the hobby.

A recent sale of a PSA 10 2025 Topps Chrome Tom Brady Kaiju card demonstrated the immense market interest. With over 1,000 collectors monitoring the eBay auction, the card attracted more than 80 bids, ultimately closing at $23,300. While this currently stands as the highest price for a Kaiju card to date, market experts suggest that this record is likely to be eclipsed soon given the intense demand.


Understanding the 'Kaiju' Theme

The term 'Kaiju' finds its roots in Japanese, meaning «strange beast», and is commonly associated with cinematic monsters like Godzilla or King Kong. This design aesthetic is central to the insert's appeal, featuring players reimagined as colossal figures dominating cityscapes, drawing inspiration from classic Japanese monster films.


Rarity and Pull Odds

The exclusivity of these cards is a primary driver of their high value. With only 10 players featured in the entire set, the cards are exceptionally scarce. Collectors face challenging odds when trying to pull these from hobby SKUs:

  • Hobby: 1:2,319 packs
  • First Day: 1:936 packs
  • Jumbo: 1:929 packs
  • Delight: 1:58 packs

As expected, the 1/1 Superfractors are even rarer, with odds as low as 1:12 in Delight packs.


Boston-Inspired Artistry

The Tom Brady Kaiju card features unique tributes to both the player and the city of Boston. The Boston-based studio YellowFly designed the insert, incorporating several local landmarks. Observers will easily spot the Zakim Bridge and the Prudential Tower, along with creative touches like ocean waves and a billboard celebrating Brady's seven Super Bowl victories.


Market Dominance

The frenzy surrounding these cards is reflected in their consistent high-value sales. To date, six of the 10 players in the set have reached individual sale prices exceeding $10,000, even for ungraded versions. Other notable sales include:

  • Jayden Daniels: $13.1K
  • Jaxson Dart: $11.5K
  • Cam Ward: $11K
  • Joe Burrow: $10.5K
  • Josh Allen: $10K

As the year progresses, the Kaiju series is expected to remain a critical segment of the collectibles market, with collectors closely watching for the next major movement in prices.