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State of Stick, Co. × Topps / FanaticsIndependent proposal

A platform for connected collectibles

THE FUTURE
OF THE COLLECTIBLE.

Every object has a story.
Every story has a destination.

Explore the platform ↘Start with one pilot →

Powered by StickLink™

One physical object. One persistent relationship.

01 / The platform

THE PHYSICAL LAYER OF A CONNECTED COLLECTIBLES ECOSYSTEM.

Topps creates the objects collectors chase. State of Stick, Co. gives those objects somewhere to live, evolve, and keep creating value.

StickLink™ connects a premium physical collectible to a brand-controlled digital destination, creating persistent identity and measurable post-sale engagement without turning the collector moment into a technology demo.

01

Collect

Begin with an object worth keeping.

02

Connect

Give it a persistent digital identity and choose the appropriate trust level.

03

Register

Turn ownership into a direct relationship.

04

Reward

Keep the experience alive after the sale.

05

Remember

Preserve the story around the object.

One platform · Two connection levels

Every object can benefit from a persistent connection. Topps / Fanatics can choose the appropriate level by product, value, distribution, experience, and risk profile.

01Connected experience

StickLink™

Connect a physical object to an evolving, brand-controlled digital experience.

  • Product stories and evolving content
  • Collector registration and engagement
  • Drops, rewards, events, and loyalty
  • Cost-efficient connected experiences across broader releases

What the tap establishes: the object opened its assigned digital destination. This alone is not a cryptographic product-authentication result.

02Secure verification

StickLink Verify™

Add cryptographic interaction validation when a premium or higher-risk object requires stronger authenticity signals.

  • Cryptographic interaction validation
  • Serialized premium-object identity
  • Registered product record and certificate experience
  • Suspicious-interaction review for higher-risk releases

What the result establishes: the secure interaction passed validation and matched a registered product record. It does not replace grading, title, autograph examination, or other specialist review.

Same platform. Different proof.

State of Stick, Co. does not describe standard NFC connections as cryptographic authentication, and it does not use “unclonable,” “counterfeit-proof,” or “guaranteed authentic.” Secure implementation details remain confidential.

A premium connected collectible concept displayed beside a collector experience on a phone.

02 / The opportunity

THE HOBBY SHOP
OF THE FUTURE.

Collectibles become destinations—not just inventory.

A hobby box can launch a story. A display can register an owner. A limited drop can unlock access. A piece of memorabilia can keep bringing a collector back long after checkout.

  • Premium releases
  • Retail displays
  • Event activations
  • Collector programs

03 / The relationship

COLLECT MORE
THAN HISTORY.
PRESERVE IT.

The sale should be the beginning of the collector relationship, not the end.

Connected identity creates a return path for provenance, stories, exclusive content, owner experiences, future drops, events, and rewards. The object becomes the interface.

Brand-controlled. Collector-centered. Built to persist.

04 / A controlled beginning

START WITH ONE
CONNECTED DROP.

Prove the experience with a real object, in collectors’ hands.

Planning range$12,500–$35,000

A focused pilot can include

  1. 01One rights-neutral premium collectible concept
  2. 02100–250 serialized physical pieces
  3. 03A branded StickLink collector destination
  4. 04Registration, verification, and content experience
  5. 05Aggregate engagement reporting
  6. 06Pilot findings and a path to scale

Final scope depends on creative development, quantity, experience depth, licensing review, integrations, and deployment support.

The next collectible can do more

LET'S BUILD THE
FIRST ONE.

Begin with a private working session and leave with a focused pilot path.

Your path from interest to an approved project
  1. 1. Choose a startTell us which pilot, partnership, or project path fits.
  2. 2. Review exact scopeWe prepare the deliverables, timing, responsibilities, and price for review.
  3. 3. Sign privatelyYou receive the appropriate secure authorization or agreement link and a completed PDF record.
  4. 4. Begin togetherWork starts only after approval, required signatures, and any agreed payment.
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We'll reply with a focused pilot scope and private next-step outline.

This is an independent collaboration proposal by State of Stick, Co. State of Stick, Co. is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or officially connected to Topps, Fanatics, their licensors, leagues, teams, athletes, or brands unless a written agreement is completed.

Any production using protected names, logos, artwork, uniforms, card designs, athlete likenesses, league marks, or other licensed property requires written approval from the appropriate rights holder.

State of Stick, Co. · Battle Creek, Michigan · info@stateofstick.co · 269.425.1770