What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball edition introduces collectors to an array of card variations, encompassing both Design Variations and Image Variations. This edition expands the collection by 100 cards through these variations, making it a more thrilling pursuit for enthusiasts. Paying homage to iconic Topps designs, the set blends nostalgia with fresh elements for the 2025 lineup.
Configuration at a Glance
- Includes base cards along with two types of variations: Design Variations and Image Variations
- Variations are based on three classic Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each classic design features its own set of base cards and corresponding variations
- There are 100 total variation cards to collect
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Incorporate alternative design elements on traditional card layouts
- Image Variations: Showcase different player images compared to the regular base cards
- Each design year (1964, 1996, 2005) offers both types of variations
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia content is mentioned in the available details.
Collector Notes
- You can identify variation cards by the last three digits of the CMP code found on the card back:
- For 1964 Topps: Base (408), Image (450), Design (453)
- For 1996 Topps: Base (422), Image (454), Design (451)
- For 2005 Topps: Base (436), Image (452), Design (453)
- Image Variations contain different player photographs compared to the base cards
- Design Variations feature alternative design elements within the same year's style
- An Image Variations gallery is available to aid in identification
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