OP14 Reality Check: Players Are Getting Pushed Out | Pop.1 Podcast Ep. 25

Описание: In Pop.1 Podcast Episode 25, the crew breaks down the chaos of OP14 release weekend—from retail limits and wiped-out shelves to card shows packed with resellers who don’t even know what they’re buying. They share firsthand stories from Target, Barnes & Noble, and a local card show, talk illustration boxes, Starter Deck 29, and why product scarcity is pushing players to adapt fast. The conversation expands into tournament etiquette, pre-release prizing, early OP14 meta impressions (Ace, Imu, Boa, Mihawk, Croc, and more), and why buying singles and staying grounded matters more than ever. They also touch on unexpected Magic turnout at locals, Logan Paul jumping into One Piece cases, and what Bandai needs to fix so events don’t turn into “Line Fest.”

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Timestamps-

2:50 — OP14 release weekend overview: retail chaos & wiped shelves

4:12 — Target/Barnes & Noble limits, restock rumors, and missed drops

7:05 — Card show recap: illustration boxes everywhere & scalper pricing

12:19 — Illustration boxes, promos, Starter Deck 29, and pull-value talk

18:42 — Scalpers vs collectors: who actually helps the player base

22:30 — Magic’s surprise takeover at locals and what it says about TCG cycles

33:09 — Logan Paul enters One Piece: hype impact & Bandai store lines

39:12 — Bandai Fest/Nationals problems and how to fix “Line Fest”

43:52 — Early OP14 local meta: Ace/Emu still strong; Boa, Mihawk, Croc rising

52:57 — Tournament etiquette story: take-backs, judges, and prizing

1:02:24 — Closing advice: avoid FOMO, buy singles, play locals, stay smart