As the buzz around Disney’s live-action remake of the much-loved “Lilo & Stitch” reaches a crescendo, Topps has unveiled a limited-time trading card drop that cleverly capitalizes on the hype. Fans of both trading cards and the chaotic blue alien can rejoice as Topps Now presents an opportunity to capture a piece of this iconic franchise in the form of collectible cards, for a brief window ahead of the film’s Memorial Day weekend release.

Commencing on May 22 at the hospitable hour of 2 PM ET, collectors will find themselves frantically tapping “add to cart” as Topps Now unveils its exclusive Lilo & Stitch live-action cards. The base card in this release features the film’s official poster, serving as a classic backdrop to the eccentric delights that await. For those with a penchant for rarity and a taste for the unconventional, four chase variants offer an intriguing premise: Stitch crashing into iconic scenes from beloved Disney movies—a cheeky wink to the original 2002 marketing campaign that had Stitch rudely interrupting classics like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Snow White,” and “Cinderella.”

With collectors in a frenzy, these chase cards come in serially numbered tiers for the ultimate exclusivity: /99, /50, /25, /10, /5, and the unicorn that is the one-of-a-kind 1-of-1 card. Prices vary according to the bounty of cards in one’s basket, starting at a humble $16 per card and sliding down to a pocket-friendlier $10 when purchased in batches of 20. Much like the fleeting antics of the titular character, this offer evaporates after 72 hours, presenting a tantalizing “now or never” ultimatum that collectors have come to both love and fear about Topps Now.

This cavalcade of cards is far from Topps’ first dance with the Disney dream. Over the past year, keen collectors might remember timed drops featuring unforgettable characters from the magic-kissed worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars—catching everyone from Mickey and Buzz Lightyear to Spider-Man and Darth Vader. However, Stitch is not just another guest at this party; he’s the unavoidably disruptive life of it. His irascible, yet lovable, nature has carried him from animations to crossovers, where he’s joyfully intruded upon episodes of “Kim Possible,” “The Proud Family,” “Recess,” and “American Dragon: Jake Long.” Fans visiting Disney theme parks globally will agree: Stitch is a relentless ambassador of joy and chaos, a non-princess character whose appeal refuses to fade.

The strategic timing of this card drop plays into Disney’s larger goal of recapturing box office magic, an endeavor peppered with risks and potential rewards. Early previews of the new film adaptation have largely been favorable, buoyed by a spirited cast that includes Zach Galifianakis, the gravitas-laden Courtney B. Vance, spirited Hannah Waddingham, and nostalgic returnee, Tia Carrere. Facing competition from none other than the daunting “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” Disney seems poised to clear the hurdles on their path to cinematic success.

But while the sweep of box office metrics tightens, it’s alignments like these with Topps that remind everyone that “Lilo & Stitch” has always been more than a singular cinematic experience. It’s a brand, a fixture in pop culture, and—with its storied history and outrageous heart—a collector’s elusive and cherished prize, especially with the unpredictable Stitch lurking at its core.

As the countdown clock ticks away those precious minutes, collectors and fans alike have until May 25 to seal the deal, celebrate the nostalgia, or simply revel in the artful chaos that these cards represent. Whether driven by collector’s zeal, the thrill of the chase, or a simple yearning for childhood memories, one thing is clear: Stitch has returned from the ether, with company in tow—and they’re making sure their presence is felt, one card at a time.

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