What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball collection presents collectors with a range of card variations, including Design and Image Variations. These additions introduce 100 more cards to the set, intensifying the collecting experience. This release pays homage to iconic Topps designs, merging nostalgia with contemporary elements for the year 2025.
Configuration at a Glance
- Includes base cards alongside two variation types: Design and Image Variations
- Variations are based on three classic Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each design comes with its own set of base cards and respective variations
- A total of 100 variation cards are available for collection
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Incorporate alternate design elements on traditional card layouts
- Image Variations: Showcase different player photographs compared to base cards
- Both types of variations are available for each design year (1964, 1996, 2005)
Autographs & Relics
The provided details do not specify any autograph or memorabilia content.
Collector Notes
- Variation cards can be distinguished 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 provide alternative player images compared to base cards
- Design Variations employ different design elements within the style of the same year
- An Image Variations gallery is available to aid in identification
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