What's Hot? 10 Collectibles We're Watching in 2026

From music memorabilia and vinyl to trading cards and football shirts, the world of collecting never stands still. Here are 10 areas of collecting catching our attention in 2026.

1. Pokémon at 30

Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, putting one of the world's biggest collecting phenomena firmly back in the spotlight. From original trading cards and graded rarities to sealed products and anniversary releases, Pokémon collecting continues to attract both established collectors and a new generation of fans.

2. Oasis & Britpop Memorabilia

The resurgence of Oasis has brought fresh attention to the wider Britpop era. Original posters, tour memorabilia, vinyl, magazines and other items connected to Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Suede and The Verve offer collectors a tangible piece of one of British music's most recognisable periods.

3. First & Early Vinyl Pressings

For many record collectors, owning an album is only the beginning. First and early pressings, original labels, unusual variants, matrix numbers and complete original sleeves can make particular copies much more desirable and turn record hunting into a hobby in itself.

4. Cult Film Posters

Original film posters combine cinema history with fantastic artwork, and cult movies can have particularly dedicated collector followings. Horror, sci-fi, independent cinema and cult classics are all areas where surviving original posters and promotional material can become highly sought after.

5. Trading Cards

Trading cards remain a huge part of modern collecting, covering everything from sport and entertainment to collectible card games. Rare cards, limited releases, autographs, grading and unopened packs have helped transform what was once a childhood hobby into a serious global collecting market.

6. Formula 1 Collectibles

The worldwide popularity of Formula 1 has created growing interest in the objects surrounding the sport. Trading cards, programmes, models, team merchandise, signed pieces and race-used memorabilia all give F1 collectors different ways to follow their favourite drivers, teams and eras.

7. K-Pop Collectibles

K-pop has introduced a younger generation to the appeal of physical music collecting. Albums frequently come in multiple editions with photocards, posters and exclusive inclusions, making collecting and trading an important part of the culture surrounding many K-pop artists.

8. Vintage Football Shirts & Football Memorabilia

Old football shirts have moved far beyond simply being second-hand sportswear. Classic kits, match-worn shirts, programmes, tickets and other football memorabilia connect collectors with particular clubs, players, tournaments and moments in football history.

9. 90s & Y2K Nostalgia

The everyday objects of the 1990s and early 2000s are becoming collectibles in their own right. Music, magazines, toys, games, technology, posters and other pop-culture pieces from the period are being rediscovered by people who grew up with them the first time around.

10. Labubu

Labubu has become one of the most recognisable names in the recent designer-toy and blind-box collecting boom. Limited editions, collaborations and the excitement of finding particular characters have helped turn the distinctive figures into a worldwide collecting phenomenon.

What's Next?

Collecting trends are constantly changing. Today's everyday objects can become tomorrow's sought-after collectibles, while a new film, anniversary, reunion or sporting moment can suddenly bring an entire collecting category back into focus.

At Supernova Heights, we'll keep watching what's happening across music, film, sport and pop culture — and updating our What's Hot? list as new collecting trends emerge.