Editing Topps (section)

===Purchase of Merlin===
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[[File:Merlin's Premier League 95.jpg|thumb|A box of 'Merlin's Premier League 95' sticker packets as they would appear for sale in a [[supermarket]] or [[newsagent's shop]]]]
Topps has a European division, which is based in [[Milton Keynes]], UK. From this office products are launched across Europe, including Spain, France, Germany, Norway, and Italy. This division also co-ordinates products launches across the many other international markets including the Far East, Australia, and South Africa.

In 1994 Merlin acquired the [[Premier League]] license allowing the company to exclusively publish the only official Premier League sticker and album collection in the UK.<ref name="Premier League"/>  The initial success of the Premier League stickers and album collection was so great that it took even Merlin by surprise, with reprint after reprint being produced.

In 1995, the Topps Company Inc. completed its takeover of [[Merlin Publishing]]. Merlin's official company name changed to Topps Europe Limited, but its products still carried the Merlin brand until 2008 as it was easily recognized by consumers.

Topps Europe Limited continues to produce a wide and varied range of sports and entertainment collectibles across Europe. Its range of products now includes stickers, albums, cards and binders, magazines, stationery, and temporary tattoos.