What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball collection introduces collectors to a range of card variations, featuring both Design Variations and Image Variations. This set expands by 100 additional cards through these variations, offering an exciting challenge for collectors. It pays homage to iconic Topps designs, blending nostalgia with fresh updates for the 2025 edition.
Configuration at a Glance
- Includes base cards along with two variation types: Design Variations and Image Variations
- Variations cover three classic Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each design year contains its own set of base cards and related variations
- There are 100 total variation cards in the collection
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Incorporate alternative design elements on traditional card layouts
- Image Variations: Showcase different player images than those on the standard base cards
- Each design year (1964, 1996, 2005) features both variation types
Autographs & Relics
The information provided does not specify any autograph or memorabilia content.
Collector Notes
- Variation cards are identified by the final three digits of the CMP code on the card's reverse side:
- 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 include different player photos compared to base cards
- Design Variations feature alternate design elements within the style of the same year
- An Image Variations gallery is available to help with identification
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