What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball collection presents enthusiasts with an array of card variations, specifically Design Variations and Image Variations. This year's set introduces 100 additional cards through these variations, heightening the collecting excitement. The collection pays homage to iconic Topps designs, blending nostalgia with fresh elements for the 2025 edition.
Configuration at a Glance
- Includes standard base cards along with two variation types: Design Variations and Image Variations
- Variations occur across three timeless Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each design encompasses its own series of base cards and respective variations
- Collect a total of 100 variation cards
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Incorporate alternative design elements on traditional card layouts
- Image Variations: Showcase different player images in contrast to the standard base cards
- Each design era (1964, 1996, 2005) features both variation types
Autographs & Relics
There is no specified information regarding autograph or memorabilia content.
Collector Notes
- Identify variation cards by checking the last three digits of the CMP code on the card's reverse side:
- 1964 Topps: Base (408), Image (450), Design (453)
- 1996 Topps: Base (422), Image (454), Design (451)
- 2005 Topps: Base (436), Image (452), Design (453)
- Image Variations provide alternate player photographs compared to the base cards
- Design Variations introduce different design elements within the same year's theme
- An Image Variations gallery is available to aid in identification
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