by Chris Harris Although the first series will not hit the streets until next month, Topps is giving collectors a sneak peek at the second series of 2012 Topps Baseball. Series Two is tentatively scheduled for release in early June, and Hobbyists can expect another golden overdose. The 330-card base set will include a heavy helping of players who have changed teams in … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Series Two Baseball Preview and Checklist: Even More Gold
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2012 Topps Archives Baseball Information and Checklist
by Chris Harris It has been a decade since Topps last released their Archives brand, but when 2012 Topps Archives Baseball goes live in late May, collectors will discover a card set that is a little different then the Archives sets they may be used to. Because of licensing restrictions that weren’t in effect during the previous decade, Topps can no longer create a set … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Archives Baseball Information and Checklist
‘Bloody’ Enforcers Cards from ITG a Lightning Rod in Canada
The upcoming release of In The Game Enforcers is generating a lot of discussion in the mainstream media, especially in Canada and at least one of the players in the set is threatening to sue. At issue is the design of the cards meant to feature the league's 'goons', players who are usually instructed to get physical with the opposition--usually through fisticuffs. Some of the … [Read more...] about ‘Bloody’ Enforcers Cards from ITG a Lightning Rod in Canada
2012 Topps Museum Collection: A Real Name-Changer?
by Chris Harris Topps has released information for what on first glance appears to be a new brand, 2012 Topps Museum Collection Baseball. But upon looking at the images Topps has released for this supposedly “new” product, collectors might be asking themselves, “Haven’t I seen these cards before?” That’s because they have. Observant hobbyists many have noticed that … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Museum Collection: A Real Name-Changer?
2011 Topps Marquee Review
by Rich Klein I'm a big fan of innovation and creation of new products by any and all card manufacturers. While certain products need to remain relatively static (Topps' base brand comes to mind), there needs to be a continuous flow and attempt of new products both lower and higher end into the card market. The new Topps Marquee product is an example of Topps working on … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Marquee Review
2012 Topps Tribute Baseball Will Kick Off 2012 Season
It was one of the more popular high-end products in this year's sports card market and 2012 Topps Tribute baseball aims to pick up where this year's set left off. Topps revealed the first images of the $300 per box product on Tuesday evening, along with some details on what collectors can expect to see inside. Tribute mixes current players with big names from the past in … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Tribute Baseball Will Kick Off 2012 Season
2011 MLB Draft Picks Added to Bowman Set
With the window now closed for draft picks to sign with their Major League teams, Topps has been able to make some significant additions to its Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects autograph list. The company has landed #3 overall pick Trevor Bauer and many of the first rounders beyond pick #7 for a total of 20 players. Still missing from the autograph checklist are top pick … [Read more...] about 2011 MLB Draft Picks Added to Bowman Set
2011 Bowman Chrome Preview and Checklist
Topps has released preliminary information and images for its 2011 Bowman Chrome baseball product. Set to release in mid-October, the 18-pack boxes will include one on-card autograph and two prospects per pack. The promotional information again highlights Bryce Harper, who will be among the sought after autographs. In all, there are 37 prospects who have signed for Bowman … [Read more...] about 2011 Bowman Chrome Preview and Checklist
2011 Topps Finest Football Preview
Will there be NFL training camps four months from today? We can't be absolutely certain with the lockout still in place. We do know that everything is going full speed ahead for 2011 Topps Finest football. Topps has released preliminary product information, some preview images and a cost breakdown for the late-summer release. 2011 Topps Finest football will feature two … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Finest Football Preview
2010 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Auto Checklist
Topps says it has signed up 23 of the top 32 picks in the 2010 MLB draft for to sign autographs for its Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects baseball issue. The autograph element will include the second, third, fourth and fifth overall picks in the draft. The autograph checklist includes: Michael Choice Oakland (10th Overall) Zack Cox St. Louis (25th … [Read more...] about 2010 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Auto Checklist