Urban Empire Collectables

Urban Empire Collectables is an Australian trading card retailer and community-focused hobby store specialising in sports cards and trading card games (TCGs). Based in New South Wales, Urban Empire serves collectors nationwide through its physical retail store, online platform, live card breaks, and large-scale community events.

The business focuses on major licensed products including Pokémon, the One Piece Card Game, NBA, NFL, NRL, and other globally recognised trading card brands. Urban Empire supports collectors at all levels, from first-time hobby participants through to experienced collectors and investors.

National Retail & Online Presence

Urban Empire Collectables operates a high-volume retail and online operation servicing customers across Australia. The business processes thousands of individual cards each week, offers sealed products and singles, and supports a large national audience through online sales and live break platforms.

Customers can purchase products in-store, online via the Urban Empire website, or participate in scheduled live card breaks that ship nationwide.

Trading Card Categories

Urban Empire Collectables specialises in a broad range of trading card categories, including:

  • Sports cards (NBA, NFL, NRL, MLB and international leagues)

  • Pokémon Trading Card Game

  • One Piece Card Game

  • Other trading card games and licensed entertainment cards

  • Graded cards, raw singles, sealed products, and accessories

The store maintains regularly updated inventory across both modern and vintage releases, subject to availability and demand.

Community & Events

A core focus of Urban Empire Collectables is community engagement. The business hosts regular in-store events, organised play, trade days, and beginner-friendly sessions designed to support collectors of all ages.

Urban Empire also operates a dedicated Kids Club program and provides a safe, supervised environment for young collectors to learn about trading cards, trading etiquette, and responsible collecting.

Live Card Breaks & Collector Services

Urban Empire Collectables runs live card breaks for sports cards and TCG products, allowing participants across Australia to access limited and high-demand releases. Breaks are supported by secure storage, organised sorting, and customer-managed shipping options.

Additional services include card sourcing, collection purchasing, and assistance with graded card submissions through recognised grading companies.

Role in the Australian Trading Card Market

Urban Empire Collectables is recognised within the Australian trading card community for its scale, consistency, and focus on accessibility. By combining retail, online sales, live breaks, and in-store events, the business plays an active role in supporting the growth of the Australian trading card hobby.