Laugh Factory, one of the world’s most iconic comedy brands, and EPOCH Company LTD, a global leader in premium trading cards and collectibles, today announced a landmark worldwide licensing agreement to produce the first-ever collectible trading card series dedicated exclusively to stand-up comedians.
Laugh Factory Stand-Up Comedian Trading Card Series 1 by EPOCH will officially release on April 30, 2026, marking the first time stand-up comedy is recognized as its own collectible category. The inaugural series celebrates comedians of the past, present and future, honoring both legendary voices and modern stars who continue to shape culture through comedy.
In order to honor this historic product, there will be a special “Launch Event” show featuring several of the comedians featured in the series on Monday, April 27 at the Laugh Factory Hollywood location. Tickets are on sale now at www.laughfactory.com and the price includes a box of Laugh Factory Series 1 trading cards for fans to enjoy.
The product will feature more than 21 comedians with select cards including authentic, on-card autographs, as well as cards highlighting iconic Laugh Factory locations including Hollywood and Las Vegas.
Howie Mandel, Dane Cook and other comics will be featured in the first-ever collectible trading card series dedicated exclusively to stand-up comedians, from Laugh Factory and Epoch.
For decades, athletes, musicians, and entertainers have been immortalized through trading cards. This release officially brings stand-up comedians into that legacy.
“Stand-up comedy has shaped culture for generations, yet comedians have never had their own place in the collectibles world,” said Laugh Factory President David Fuhrer. “These cards honor the voices, the risk-takers, and the artists who make people laugh for a living. We’re proud to help cement the legacy of comedy in a completely new way.”
“From the very beginning, Laugh Factory has always been about giving comedians a stage and a voice,” said Jamie Masada, founder of Laugh Factory. “To now see comedy honored in this way—with its own collectible trading cards—is something truly special. It’s a celebration of the artists who have dedicated their lives to making people laugh.”
The series also reflects the historical importance of Laugh Factory itself, whose stages have launched, developed, and showcased generations of groundbreaking comedic talent. Cards dedicated to Laugh Factory locations add an additional layer of storytelling and significance for fans and collectors alike.
“We are honored to partner with the world-famous Laugh Factory to create the first-ever stand-up comedian trading card set,” said Wataru Sakonjo, General Manager of EPOCH’s Trading Card Division. “The excitement we’ve already seen from fans, collectors, and comedians themselves confirms that this category is long overdue. There is a very bright future ahead for high-quality, collectible comedy trading cards, as we are just scratching the surface.”
As stand-up comedy continues to grow globally through live performance, streaming, and digital platforms, this release recognizes comedians as cultural icons with passionate fan bases comparable to those of athletes and musicians.
The partnership and subsequent licensing program were brokered by Shane Mang’s Landware Entertainment, Inc., acting as the licensing agent for the Laugh Factory.
For more information about the product, please visit: https://products.epochtoys.com/tradingcard/en-us/laugh-factory/