What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball set provides collectors with a wide range of card variations, featuring both Design Variations and Image Variations. This release adds an additional 100 cards through these variations, elevating the excitement for enthusiasts. It pays homage to classic Topps designs, blending nostalgia with fresh elements for the 2025 edition.
Configuration at a Glance
- Includes base cards along with two variation types: Design Variations and Image Variations
- Variations cover three iconic Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each design year comes with its own set of base cards and variations
- There are 100 variation cards in total to collect
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Offer alternative design features on traditional card layouts
- Image Variations: Present different player images compared to the regular base cards
- All design years (1964, 1996, 2005) include both variation types
Autographs & Relics
No details on autograph or memorabilia content are included in the available information.
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 display different player photographs compared to the base cards
- Design Variations incorporate alternate design elements within the same year's style
- An Image Variations gallery is available to help with identification
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