How a simple idea from CEO Tyler Feldman led to the industry’s first confetti memorabilia collection, now used in sports and entertainment worldwide.

Sports memorabilia has long been defined by jerseys, autographs, game-used equipment, programs, and championship displays. But in 2016, something entirely new entered the industry — something no major memorabilia company had ever offered: authentic, event-used confetti as a collectible.

This is the origin story of how Inscriptagraphs — and the idea of confetti being treated as collectible memorabilia — first came to life. What began during Kobe Bryant’s final game ultimately led to the industry’s first introduction of confetti as a legitimate collectible, transforming confetti from simple celebration décor into a meaningful piece of sports and entertainment history.

It All Started With Kobe Bryant’s Final Game

In April 2016, Tyler Feldman received a call from his close friend Alan, who had attended Kobe Bryant’s unforgettable farewell game at STAPLES Center.

Fans seated in the lower bowl were gifted exclusive Nike bags filled with special commemorative items honoring Kobe’s 20-year career. Inside Alan’s bag were pieces created specifically for that historic night — a limited-edition shirt, a commemorative ticket, the official game program, a stunning 3D lenticular photo showing Kobe after his first NBA Championship win, and more. These items alone were meaningful, but one unexpected detail inside the bag would spark something entirely new.

Alan knew there was no one more qualified to create something meaningful from these items than Tyler and the team at Inscriptagraphs. Not only were they recognized in the memorabilia community for crafting some of the most unique, museum-quality displays in the industry, but Tyler also had a personal background of actually knowing Kobe, which made the project especially significant. As someone who genuinely admired Kobe and understood the weight of that historic night, Tyler — supported by his highly creative development team — was uniquely positioned to honor the moment properly.

But when Tyler opened the bag, one category of items stood out above everything else:

The confetti.

The yellow pieces weren’t just generic scraps — they were bright yellow rectangles, mixed in with the purple die-cut basketballs that had printed 24s on them. Tyler remembers staring at them, turning them over in his hands, trying to figure out what he could possibly do with them. What am I going to do with these? How do I display them? They were unlike anything he had ever incorporated into a display before. And then it happened — not a flashback, but one of those rare creative moments where everything becomes clear at once. A spark. A realization. A lightbulb switching on.
“Wait a second… is this a thing? How has no one ever thought to treat confetti as memorabilia?”

These purple printed-24 basketballs and vibrant yellow rectangles weren’t just pieces of paper — they were pieces of the moment, fragments of history that had floated through the air during one of the most emotional send-offs the NBA had ever seen. Tyler paused, holding the confetti in his hand. And he had a thought that no one in the memorabilia industry had ever acted on before:

This should be a collectible.

The framed collage that started it all. Alan’s final product with the purple “24” confettis scattered throughout his Kobe Bryant final game collage. 

Turning Confetti Into a Meaningful Collectible

Tyler obtained additional confetti from Kobe’s final game through highly reputable sources who were there that night — including trusted Lakers employees who had picked up the confetti directly from the arena floor. With this authentic confetti in hand, he brought the idea to the Inscriptagraphs product development team.

Immediately, everyone understood something important: we had one chance to get this right. If confetti was going to enter the memorabilia world, it had to be done in a way that collectors would instantly understand, appreciate, and embrace — not in a way that would look gimmicky or make people laugh at the idea.

The challenge became clear:
How do we display this so it tells the whole story — so completely and so thoughtfully — that collectors will be proud to hang it on their walls for decades to come?

That question guided every decision that followed.

Designing Displays That Preserve Moments for Decades

The team adopted a guiding principle:

Confetti displays must help collectors remember not just what happened, but why the moment mattered.

Every display needed to reflect:

• The significance of the event
• The athletes involved
• What made the game historic
• The emotion when the confetti fell
• The legacy that moment created

This approach led to the creation of luxurious, museum-quality displays designed as time capsules — pieces built to help fans relive the moment for generations.

From Kobe to the Super Bowl

Following Kobe’s farewell, the next major milestone came with Super Bowl 50, when the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers. But unlike Kobe’s final game, Super Bowl 50 had taken place months earlier — which made the search for confetti dramatically more difficult.

At the time, no memorabilia companies viewed confetti as a collectible — but just as importantly, fans didn’t either. There was no awareness, no marketplace, no online listings, no reseller network. Confetti wasn’t something anyone thought to save. If any pieces still existed, they were in the hands of people who had casually scooped them up without knowing they were holding history.

Determined to secure confetti from Peyton Manning’s final NFL game — a moment of enormous historical significance — Tyler and the Inscriptagraphs team began a meticulous search. They backtracked through reputable staff and league contacts who were at the game, reaching out to individuals who might have collected confetti directly from the field or surrounding areas that night. The process was challenging; finding surviving confetti months later required persistence, credibility, and a trusted network.

But securing it mattered.
If confetti was going to become a legitimate new category of memorabilia, it needed to start with moments that truly meant something — and Peyton Manning’s final game was exactly that.

Once the team finally secured authentic Super Bowl 50 confetti, they transformed it into a panoramic collage honoring Denver’s championship and Peyton’s farewell — marking the first-ever confetti-based Super Bowl collectible in the industry.

Collectors immediately gravitated to the concept.

Why Super Bowl Confetti Is So Unique

Super Bowl confetti changes every year, making each collectible release distinct. Over the years, confetti has included:

• Die-cut Lombardi Trophy shapes
• Team-themed blends and metallic foil strands
• Printed concepts, like Kansas City’s confetti featuring positive and negative fan tweets
• Special shapes, such as the purple “24” basketballs during Kobe’s farewell

These unique details allow each confetti display to tell the full story of that particular championship.

A Creative Process Rooted in Storytelling

Each year, Tyler and the Inscriptagraphs product development team begin with the same question:

“How do we tell this championship’s story in a way that truly resonates with collectors?”

This leads to carefully crafted layouts based on:

• Pivotal plays
• Emotional turning points
• Athlete legacies
• Confetti symbolism
• The cultural and historical significance of the win

Each confetti display is thoughtfully designed to reflect the identity of the moment — never mass-produced or templated.

Limited Editions for Long-Term Collectibility and Value

All confetti displays are produced as strict limited editions, ensuring:

• Defined edition sizes
• Long-term collectibility
• Authenticity
• Permanent retirement of sold-out editions

This protects both the long-term collectibility and value for collectors.

Expanding Into Music: Taylor Swift and the Eras Tour

As the confetti line grew, it became clear that confetti isn’t just part of sports history — it also marks some of the most iconic cultural moments in entertainment.

The natural first step into music was the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, a global phenomenon and one of the most influential concert experiences of the decade.

The finale of each Eras Tour show featured confetti designed to highlight Taylor’s distinct musical eras, creating a moment fans around the world instantly connected with.

Why Taylor Swift Was the Ideal Beginning for Music Confetti

Swifties are known for their passion and emotional connection to Taylor’s music. The Eras Tour wasn’t just a concert — it was a shared cultural experience.

Authentic Eras Tour confetti allowed fans to:

• Preserve a piece of the concert
• Capture the emotion of their favorite eras
• Revisit the excitement of the show
• Own a tangible piece of a global moment

This made Taylor Swift the perfect entry point for Inscriptagraphs’ expansion into music-based confetti collectibles.

How the Idea Caught On Across the Industry

As Inscriptagraphs’ confetti displays gained traction, the concept naturally began to spread throughout the memorabilia world. Other companies took notice of what Tyler and his team had pioneered and soon began producing their own versions of confetti products. Eventually, even professional teams and the league itself started releasing confetti-based collectibles.

But something became very clear: not all confetti displays are created equal.
Some companies offered loose pieces of paper sealed inside bottles or plastic cases — items that didn’t tell the story, didn’t highlight the significance, and didn’t honor what the confetti represented. They were objects, not memories.

Inscriptagraphs took a completely different approach from day one. The entire foundation of the confetti line was built on storytelling — crafting luxurious, museum-quality displays that emotionally reconnect collectors to the exact moment the celebration happened. Each piece is designed to explain the significance of the event, the athletes involved, the moment the confetti fell, and why that moment mattered.

That is why collectors worldwide continue to seek out Inscriptagraphs when it comes to confetti memorabilia. Anyone can offer a few pieces of paper…
But only Inscriptagraphs turns confetti into history.

Once people saw the emotional impact behind the idea, the question became obvious:

“How is confetti not a collectible when it’s the closest thing a fan can own to the moment their team became champions?”

What began as a pioneering concept at Inscriptagraphs ultimately helped shift the entire industry’s understanding of celebration artifacts — and solidified Inscriptagraphs as the premier destination for confetti collectibles.

Confetti as a Signature of the Inscriptagraphs Brand

Today, confetti is not only one of Inscriptagraphs’ most meaningful offerings —
it has become one of the NFL’s best-selling and most sought-after collectible items each year, as fans continue seeking out authentic pieces from the Super Bowl celebration.

Collectors gravitate toward confetti because it represents:

• Celebration
• Emotion
• Triumph
• The moment victory becomes real
• A physical piece of the event itself

From first-time champions like the Philadelphia Eagles to modern dynasties like the Kansas City Chiefs — and global icons like Taylor Swift — confetti captures the heart of the celebration in a way no other collectible can.

A Story That Continues to Grow

What began with Alan’s gift bag from Kobe Bryant’s final game has grown into a widely recognized memorabilia category embraced by sports fans and music lovers around the world. It started with a simple idea — that confetti is part of the celebration — and evolved into a line of collectibles designed to honor moments people never want to forget.

Inscriptagraphs continues to approach each confetti release with the same mission:
Honor the moment. Tell the story. Preserve the emotion.

And now, fans across the globe can own a real piece of the celebration — and revisit the memory every time they see it.