15 years ago, Magic: The Gathering® entered its Twilight era with the release of Innistrad, a Gothic horror-themed set. That capped off what would be the fourth and final major Magic release of 2011. Over 1,360 unique cards in total were released that year.
Last year, we were treated to an eye-watering seven major sets—1,845 unique cards and heaps of supplementary products. (That includes Secret Lair, which added well over 100 limited-run drops in 2025 alone.) 1 Another seven full sets are slated through 2026. Similarly, the comic book market has exploded from $715 million in 2011 to $2.2 billion in 2025.2 3
For game players and collectors alike, cardboard and comic stacks are growing faster than shelf space—and bulk trading card storage and comic book storage have become part of the hobby, not an afterthought.
Shipping collectibles safely starts with using the right protective holder and then securing that holder inside the package. Depending on the item, that may mean a sleeve, toploader, semi-rigid holder, bag and board, or another protective case.
For cards and other flat collectibles, toploaders and semi-rigid holders are often placed between pieces of cardboard or wrapped with bubble wrap before being packed into a mailer or box. This adds another layer of protection against bending, impact, and movement during transit.
The goal is to protect the collectible while keeping it secure and avoiding unnecessary bulk or weight. Here are useful BCW options by collectible type.
Australian hobby stores can now order BCW collecting and gaming accessories through Let’s Play Games. This partnership gives retailers a convenient Australian source for BCW products—making it easier to stock the supplies customers need to protect, store, and enjoy their collections.
About Let’s Play Games
Let’s Play Games is a leading Australian distributor of tabletop games and hobby products. Its experienced team supports local game stores and other retailers with a broad selection of trading card games, board games, miniatures, accessories, and other hobby products.
By adding BCW to its range, Let’s Play Games gives Australian retailers a simpler way to order trusted hobby supplies alongside the games and accessories they already carry.
Stock the BCW Supplies Your Customers Need
Collectors and players invest time and money building their collections. The right supplies help them keep those collections protected, organised, and ready to enjoy.
BCW offers a wide range of hobby accessories for trading cards, tabletop games, comics, and other collectibles. Australian retailers can now shop the available BCW range through Let’s Play Games, including card protection, storage products, deck accessories, and other hobby essentials.
Let’s Play Games is a business-to-business distributor serving qualified retailers. If your hobby store does not already have a wholesale account, visit the Let’s Play Games contact page to request information about opening one.
Give your customers reliable ways to protect and organise the hobbies they love. Open or sign in to your Let’s Play Games wholesale account and explore the BCW products available for your store.
