FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


      THE TOPPS COMPANY ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

NEW YORK,  August  25,  2006 - The Topps  Company,  Inc.  (Nasdaq:  TOPP)  today
announced that at the Company's  Reconvened  2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
held today,  stockholders  elected the Company's  four nominees - Arthur Shorin,
Timothy  Brog,  Arnaud  Ajdler and John Jones - to the Topps Board of Directors.
The Board consists of 10 members.

About Topps

Founded  in  1938,  Topps is a  leading  creator  and  marketer  of  distinctive
confectionery and entertainment  products.  The Company's  confectionery  brands
include "Ring Pop," "Push Pop," "Baby Bottle Pop" and "Juicy Drop Pop" lollipops
as well as "Bazooka"  bubble gum. Topps  entertainment  products include trading
cards,  sticker  album  collections,   and  collectible  games.  For  additional
information, visit http://www.topps.com.


Contacts:

The Topps Company, Inc.
Cathy Jessup, CFO
212-376-0466
    or
MBS Value Partners, LLC
Betsy Brod/Lynn Morgen
212-750-5800