2015 Topps Tier One is out, with the high-end product offering two autographs or auto relics and one relic card per pack. Topps says it will be packaging “a percentage” of the product for sale in Japan. It's the latest in the annual line of products from the New York-based company that began in the winter with their flagship 2015 Topps Series 1 issue. Single and dual … [Read more...]
Potato Chips and Baseball Cards a Long Running Hit in Japan
It's hard to find a North American equivalent of CalBee. The Japanese snack maker wrapped its arms around baseball cards almost 40 years ago--and they're still inserting them into packs. Topps may have been around longer, but as a 'food issue', they stand alone. CalBee's "Professional Baseball Chips" sets have been a favorite of those who collect Japanese baseball … [Read more...]