What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball series introduces collectors to a range of card variations, including both Design Variations and Image Variations. This collection expands by 100 cards through these variations, offering an exciting hunt 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 along with two variation types: Design Variations and Image Variations
- Variations cover three iconic Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each design year has its own set of base cards and related variations
- There are 100 total variation cards to collect
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Provide alternate design features on timeless card layouts
- Image Variations: Showcase different player images compared to standard base cards
- All design years (1964, 1996, 2005) feature both variation types
Autographs & Relics
The information does not specify any autograph or memorabilia content.
Collector Notes
- Variation cards can be distinguished by the final 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 present different player photos than the base cards
- Design Variations incorporate alternative design elements within the same year’s theme
- An Image Variations gallery is available to aid in identification
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