What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball collection introduces collectors to an exciting array of card variations, featuring both Design Variations and Image Variations. This year's set expands with an additional 100 cards through these variations, adding a thrilling element for collectors. It pays homage to iconic Topps designs by blending nostalgia with fresh updates for the 2025 edition.
Configuration at a Glance
- The set includes base cards along with two variation types: Design Variations and Image Variations
- Variations are drawn from three classic Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each design era has its distinct set of base cards and related variations
- There are 100 variation cards in total to collect
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Offer alternative design elements on traditional card layouts
- Image Variations: Present different player images in contrast to the basic base cards
- Each design year (1964, 1996, 2005) includes both variation types
Autographs & Relics
The provided details do not mention any autograph or memorabilia content.
Collector Notes
- Variation cards can be identified by the final three digits of the CMP code on the card back:
- 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 display different player photographs compared to the base cards
- Design Variations incorporate different design elements within the same year's style
- An Image Variations gallery is available to help with identification
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