Goldin Co. is launching Summer of Greatness, a wide-ranging auction series that will run through May and June. The auctions will showcase an impressive selection of collectibles from sports, history, and entertainment.
“Whether you’re a collector of Americana, you grew up watching Star Wars, or you’re an avid global soccer fan, Goldin is your go-to all summer long,” said Ken Goldin, Founder and CEO of Goldin. “This is truly Goldin’s greatest summer ever – across sports, history, and entertainment. And it all leads up to our in-person Goldin 100 closing event, which is going to be absolutely amazing. We’re so excited to share it with you!”
1979 Kenner Star Wars Boba Fett Rocket Firing J-Slot Prototype Action Figure. Source: Goldin
The Goldin Summer of Greatness begins with the Vintage Star Wars Auction on May 1, featuring a 1979 Kenner Star Wars Boba Fett Rocket Firing/J-Slot Prototype Action Figure and a 1978 Kenner Star Wars Mailer Kit Early Bird Set. Next is the highly anticipated USA 250 Auction, opening May 8, which celebrates key moments in American history and identity ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. Highlights include an original 1776 Declaration of Independence Broadside, a U.S. Navy uniform signed by Glenn McDuffie, who appears in the famous “V-J Day in Times Square” photo, and a bomber jacket painted by Bob Ross.
Bob Ross painted U.S. bomber jacket. Source: Goldin
Aug. 14, 1945 Glenn McDuffie Signed, Inscribed Personally Owned U.S. Navy Uniform – As Seen In V-J Day In Times Square. Source: Goldin
The Global Football Auction opens on May 11, just ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. Featured items include a 2019-20 Topps Chrome Bundesliga Autographs SuperFractor #72 Erling Haaland signed rookie card (#1/1), a 2023-24 Topps Inception UCC Dual Autograph Patch Booklet Gold Lionel Messi/Cristiano Ronaldo Dual-Signed Patch Card (#1/1), and a 2024-25 Topps Finest UCC Autographs SuperFractor Lamine Yamal Signed Card (#1/1), highlighting both current stars and future talents of the tournament.
2019-20 Topps Chrome Bundesliga Autographs SuperFractor #72 Erling Haaland (#1/1) Source: Goldin
2023-24 Topps Inception UCC Dual Autograph Patch Booklet Gold Lionel Messi/Cristiano Ronaldo Dual-Signed Patch Card (#1-1) Source: Goldin
Goldin will also host its first Combat Sports Auction, opening May 14. Highlights include a 2013 Topps Chrome Conor McGregor 1/1 rookie card, a 2013 Topps Finest UFC Autographs SuperFractor Ronda Rousey Signed Card (#1/1), and a 2025 Topps Royalty UFC Triple Autographs Platinum card signed by Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, and Anderson Silva (#1/1).
2013 Topps Finest UFC Autographs SuperFractor Ronda Rousey Signed Card (#1/1) Source: Goldin
2025 Topps Royalty UFC Triple Autographs Platinum card signed by Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, and Anderson Silva (#1/1) Source: Goldin
Film fans can look forward to the Spring Pop Culture Auction on May 21, featuring screen-used props and costumes, including the “Iceman” Prop Helmet from Top Gun. The 2026 June Vintage Elite Auction will begin in late May and will offer a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle PSA NM-MT 8, a 1933 Goudey #144 Signed Babe Ruth PSA VG 3 (MC), and a 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente Rookie Card NM-MT+ 8.5.
“Iceman” Prop Helmet from Top Gun. Source: Goldin
1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle PSA NM-MT 8. Source: Goldin
The Goldin Summer of Greatness will wrap up with the Summer Goldin 100 Auction, featuring a 2003-04 Exquisite Collection LeBron James Limited Logos Patch Autograph (#23), a Shohei Ohtani Superfractor, a 2014 Panini Prizm World Cup Fans of the Game Signatures Black Prizm #1 Kobe Bryant Signed Card (#1/1), and a Bob Ross ‘Little House In The Meadow’ original painting from Season 24, Episode 4.
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