The 1977 Topps football set is known for one major rookie card — Steve Largent — but it is a very affordable product that still contains some well-known NFL stars, including the second Topps card of Walter Payton. This was the third of four consecutive 528-card sets Topps put out during the mid- to late 1970s. 1977 Topps Football Basics 1977 Topps football cards … [Read more...]
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2017 National Baseball Card Day Info, Checklist, Participating Stores
The 2017 edition of National Baseball Card Day returns to hobby shops across North America on Saturday, August 12. Topps, Major League Baseball, and the Major League Baseball Players Association are once again partnering for the program that offers free exclusive packs of NBCD-branded cards to those who visit hobby shops. Major Leaguers will also demonstrate … [Read more...]
Topps Phases Out Chief Wahoo From Its Card Logos
It was a subtle, quiet move, but Topps has phased out the long-standing "Chief Wahoo" logo of the Cleveland Indians with the more generic "block-C" on most of its baseball cards this year. The Indians have come under increased pressure to remove the longtime logo, which depicts a red-faced, smiling Native American that has been called racially insensitive and … [Read more...]
Topps’ Latest Partnership: Star Wars Autographs
“Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them.” Legendary Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi knew what he was talking about. Forged autographs are not limited to sports collectibles, and fans may think they are seeing something authentic, when in fact, they are not. Fans of Star Wars could fall into that trap, too. To battle those intergalactic fakes, Topps, Authenticators, Inc. … [Read more...]
2016 Topps Chrome Update is a Target Retail Exclusive
Collectors looking for something exclusive this holiday season will have to travel the retail route to find Chrome versions of the 2016 Topps Baseball Update series. As November begins, the Holiday Mega box will be available only at Target. The box will contain seven packs — five packs of Topps Update series and two packs of Update Series chrome. The Chrome … [Read more...]
1967 Topps Football Was Final AFL Only Set
The 1967 Topps football set meshed perfectly with the Summer of Love that year. While this was Topps’ final AFL-only set, the psychedelic design appealed to many collectors. Even the nickel wax packs had an artsy, hippie-like look to them. There were not many big names in this set, although the most expensive cards are quarterbacks Joe Namath and Jack Kemp. Future Hall of … [Read more...]
1961 Topps Football Set Included Stars of Both Leagues
It took several years before the National Football League would acknowledge the upstart American Football League, but Topps saw an immediate chance to cash in. Fleer produced an AFL set in 1960, but in ’61 Topps marketed a 198-card set with players from both leagues. Fleer followed suit, and 1961 was the only season where two companies produced cards from both leagues. The … [Read more...]
1963 Was a Watershed Year for Topps Football
They didn’t know it at the time, but the 1963 Topps football set would be the company’s last depicting NFL players until 1968. The Philadelphia Gum company would swoop in for the 1964 season and grab exclusive licensing through 1967. Like the 1962 Topps set, the ’63 version included only NFL players while Fleer enjoyed an AFL exclusive. At 170 cards, the 1963 set was six … [Read more...]
Lesko Playing Hardball With Topps In Lawsuit Over Error Card
Paul Lesko’s “Law of Cards” columns have been a useful guidepost for sports collectors for several years. As an attorney who has litigated intellectual properties for more than 15 years, the Missouri resident knows a thing or two about trademarks, copyrights and lawsuits. And there have been plenty involving card companies. But there’s one lawsuit Lesko won’t be writing … [Read more...]
Premier Gold Soccer to Have New Look, Cheaper Price, Fewer Hits
Topps Premier Gold soccer will have a new look in 2016, with more cards per box and a cheaper price tag — but fewer hits. The product still will showcase the best soccer talent from the English Premier League and is scheduled to hit stores and online outlets the week of November 23. The 2016 configuration will feature 12 packs per hobby box, with 10 cards per pack. Topps is … [Read more...]
