2024 Topps Chrome x Victor Wembanyama 'Dope Dodo' Sketch Card #VF-1
Victor Wembanyama (Artist/Subject) · Topps (Fanatics) · Insert / Refractor / Artist Sketch Series
Player
Victor Wembanyama (Artist/Subject)
Set
2024 Topps Chrome Victor Wembanyama Mercury / Series 1 Collaboration
Year
2024
Card #
#VF-1
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The card exhibits typical Chrome centering issues; however, corners and edges appear sharp through the top-loader. The black surface is prone to micro-scratching.
Category
Insert / Refractor / Artist Sketch Series
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Strong. Victor Wembanyama remains the most collected athlete in the current market, and these 'Artist' variations are highly sought after by modern collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60.00 - $125.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $75-90, PSA 9: $135-160, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies have fluctuated between $65 and $110. One PSA 10 gem mint copy recently ended via auction at $425.
Description
This unique 2024 Topps Chrome card features an original doodle-style illustration of a 'Dope Dodo' by NBA sensation Victor Wembanyama. Part of a special artist subset, the card features a high-gloss black field with chrome refractor technology that produces a rainbow spectrum under light. The 'VF' logo (Victor-Fanatics) is featured in the top left, with the iconic Topps Chrome logo in the top right. The playful, primitive sketch aesthetic is a hallmark of Wembanyama's personal style.
Key Features
Crossover appeal between NBA stardom and MLB trading cards; First-ever Topps Chrome cards officially illustrated by Victor Wembanyama; Short-printed insert status; High-demand among Wemby completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps Chrome etching and 'VF' branding. The light refraction pattern is consistent with current Fanatics/Topps production. Not a commonly faked card due to recent release and complex refractor finish.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias common in the 2024 Chrome run; Potential for surface dimples or faint 'wax' scratches visible on the high-gloss black background; Sharp white edges against black borders often show 'chipping' easily.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction for fastest sale, BIN for top dollar) or high-end Basketball/Multi-sport Facebook groups like 'Card Collector 2' or 'Wembanyama Buy/Sell/Trade'.
Selling Tips
If the surface is flawless, grading with PSA is highly recommended as high-grade copies of black-border Chrome cards command significant premiums. Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove fingerprints before scanning or photographing. Title your listing with 'Wemby' and 'Drawing' for maximum SEO reach.