Celebrating both the creative process and the finished masterpiece, the 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends release features the return of the fan favorite Sketch Cards insert alongside the debut of Original Sketch Selections. Together, these premium inserts give collectors a unique artistic interpretation of a VeeFriends character or a piece of the original artwork by creator and founder Gary Vaynerchuk.

Few pulls in the trading card hobby can match the excitement of landing a one-of-a-kind piece of original artwork. Sketch Cards are one of the set's most coveted chases for collectors and hobbyists alike. Original Sketch Selections offers the original character work by the creator that captures the origins of VeeFriends' most recognizable characters.

Whether you're looking to own a completely unique interpretation of your favorite character or a piece of VeeFriends history, this is that set.

One-of-One Hand-Drawn Masterpieces

Every single card in the Sketch Cards insert set is an original, hand-drawn interpretation of a VeeFriends character, drawn directly onto physical card stock by a distinguished artist. No two cards are identical, giving collectors a completely singular piece of the VeeFriends legacy to hunt for.

GaryVee's Blank Canvas Sketch Cards

At the absolute peak of this chase are the highly coveted Blank Canvas Sketch Cards. These ultra-rare 1/1s are hand-drawn entirely by GaryVee himself. Pulling one means owning a direct piece of Gary's creative vision and a physical manifestation of the brand's origin, making them some of the most historic and personal hits in the entire 2026 product run.

The Artist Roster

The 1/1 Sketch Cards are usually drawn by distinguished artists that have a long standing relationship in the Topps World. However, VeeFriends took it a step further and invited our very own community members to hand-draw their own unique interpretations of these beloved characters to add even more fun to the chase.

Community Member Sketch Artists:

The complete list of featured sketch artists in the 2026 release includes:

Aaron Laurich, Adam Fields, Adam Harris, Adam Lister, Ali Castro, Anderson Bluu, Anthony Pietszak, Aston Cover, Basak Kahraman, Bobby Blakey, Bradley Fleisher, Brent Ragland, Brian Machelski, Camila Nogueira, Chad Scheres, Chris Botterill, Chris Campana, Chris Fason, Chris Thorne, Christopher Clements, D.J. Coffman, Daniel Chavez, Daniel Goodroad, Darrin Pepe, David Acevedo, David Willingham, Don Mark Noceda, Dove Mchargue, Eddie Rhodes III, Eric Deaube, Eric Medina, Erik Muller, Fox Layng, Franklim Teixeira, GaryVee, Gregory Fages, Ian Mckesson, Isiah Bradley, J Hammond, James Harris, Jane Rushton, Jason Bryant, Jason Christner, Jason Queen, Jason Rodriguez, Jason Saldajeno, Jeff Cox, Jessica Court, Jessica Van Dusen, Jim Mahfood, Jim Rugg, Joey Fitchett, John Monserrat, John Rodriguez, Julia Mckenzie, Julie Kutlesic, Kate Windels, Kimber Grobman, Luke Rushton, Mark Parisi, Marlo Agunos, Marlo Martos, Matthew Maldonado, Michael Davidson, Michael Mastermaker, Mike Stephens, MUMBOT, Neil Camera, Nick Gribbon, Nik Castaneda, Nik Muggli, Patrick Giles, Rich Hennemann, RJ Tomascik, Robert Blancas, Robert Demers, Robert Harris, Roberto Garcia, Rusty Gilligan, Ryan Finley, Ryan Thompson, Sandy Lopopolo, Sebastian Cortez, Semra Bulut, Shaow Siong, Simone Arena, Stephane Leonardi, Steve Crockett, Steve Stylianou, Tim Shinn, Todd Beats, Tom Bancroft, Vincenzo D'Ippolito, William Roger, and Zachary Maers.

Why Sketch Cards Are A Must-Have

• True One-of-One Prestige: Every single Sketch Card pulled is a certified 1/1 original piece.

• The GaryVee Original Sketch Grail: The ultra-rare Blank Canvas cards feature original drawings directly from the VeeFriends founder himself, bridging the physical product with the literal origin of the VeeFriends universe.

• The Ultimate Community Collaboration: Owning a card hand-drawn by a dedicated VeeFriends community member adds sentimental value to the entire product.

• A Diverse Art Gallery: With a roster of over 75 diverse artists, collecting Sketch Cards gives you a massive variety of unique artistic styles, mediums, and creative interpretations to hunt for.

Original Sketch Selections

From GaryVee's Sketchbook to Chrome

The core concept of Original Sketch Selections is a celebration of the raw character sketches that show the earliest creative stages of drawing the characters. These are images of the foundational doodles handdrawn by Gary.

Looking at the official reveal card for Rare Robot pictured above, you can see the brilliant contrast of this design. The card features a clean, white blueprint-style border framing a raw ink-pen doodle of Rare Robot, all resting on top of a hyper-premium, high-gloss patterned Topps Chrome refractor background. It is a striking combination of a simple drawing elevated by the absolute best card technology in the hobby.

The Chase Parallels

While the artwork captures the raw origin of the characters, the parallel structure is pure high-end Topps Chrome. For those looking to hunt down rare variations or build a complete rainbow, the Original Sketch Selections insert features a gorgeous, low-numbered lineup of premium Chrome parallels:

Rarities & Pull Rates:

Base - 1 in 4 Hobby Cases

Gold /50–1 in 22 Hobby Cases

Orange /25–1 in 45 Hobby Cases

Black /10–1 in 115 Hobby Cases

Red /5–1 in 247 Hobby Cases

SuperFractor 1/1–1 in 2,718 Hobby Cases

An Exclusive 5-Character Checklist

Because this set is a highly focused tribute to the earliest design phases of the brand's absolute pillars, the checklist is strictly limited to just five of the most iconic, top-tier characters in the entire VeeFriends universe:

Featured characters:

• Empathy Elephant

• Gary Bee

• Motivated Monster

• Rare Robot

• Very, Very, Very, Very, Lucky Black Cat

Why Original Sketch Selections Are A Must-Have

• A Raw Peek Behind the Curtain: This insert lets you own the earliest, unpolished blueprint stages of character design. It's an authentic, nostalgic look at the characters exactly as they were born on a sketchbook page, which marked the beginning of the VeeFriends universe that fans and collectors have built a community around.

• A First Of Its Kind - These are the first ever original art Topps Chrome cards, which makes them a distinguished insert in the set.

• The Chrome Refractor Polish: Merging a raw ink-pen drawing with a high-end, glossy Topps Chrome refractor surface creates one of the most striking and visually distinct designs in the entire 2026 set.

• An Elite, Five-Character Hunt: Because the checklist is strictly limited to five of the biggest icons of the brand, every single pull from this insert is an absolute top-tier character hit.

• The High-End Rainbow Chase: With a beautiful lineup of low-numbered parallels ranging from Gold /50 all the way down to the mythical 1/1 SuperFractor, this set offers a premium, high-stakes hunt for serious master-set builders.

2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends arrives for global release on June 10th!