What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball set introduces collectors to a range of card variations, featuring both Design Variations and Image Variations. This release expands the collection by 100 additional cards, offering an exciting challenge for enthusiasts. Paying homage to classic Topps designs, the set blends nostalgia with fresh elements for the 2025 edition.
Configuration at a Glance
- Includes base cards alongside two variation types: Design Variations and Image Variations
- Variations cover three iconic Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each design year encompasses its own base cards and related variations
- A total of 100 variation cards are available for collectors
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Present alternate design elements on traditional card layouts
- Image Variations: Showcase different player images compared to the base cards
- Each of the design years (1964, 1996, 2005) incorporates both variation types
Autographs & Relics
The information provided does not specify any autograph or memorabilia content.
Collector Notes
- Variation cards are identifiable by the last 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 base cards
- Design Variations incorporate alternate design elements within the same year's theme
- An Image Variations gallery is available to help with identification
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