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Baseball is witnessing an unprecedented explosion of young talent, a changing of the guard, as rookies and young stars are playing a bigger role than ever and taking over the League.
In celebration of this passing of the torch, 2014 Topps Baseball Series 1 will feature these exciting new stars, as well as lookback at the roots of some of the greatest players of today and yesterday. The future is now.
Key Rookies:
Xander Bogaerts, Billy Hamilton, Michael Choice, Kolten Wong, Enny Romero, Taijuan Walker, Erik Johnson, Travis d'Arnaud, Yordano Ventura.
PRODUCT BREAKDOWN:
BASE CARDS (330):
Featuring Veterans, Rookies, League Leaders, 2013 Baseball Highlights, World Series Highlights, and the return of Future Stars.
PARALLEL CARDS:
Parallel versions of all 330 base cards in the following varieties:
- Gold Parallel sequentially numbered to 2014.
- Camo Parallel sequentially numbered to 99.
- Black Parallel sequentially numbered to 63. HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
- Pink Parallel sequentially numbered to 50.
- Platinum Parallel numbered 1/1.
- Red Hot Foil Parallel inserted 1:6 packs.
- Clear Parallel Printed on clear stock! Sequentially numbered to 10. HOBBY ONLY - NOT FOUND IN JUMBO PACKS!
- Base Card Printing Plates Numbered 1/1. HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
- Silk Collection Partial parallel - 100 subjects. Sequentially numbered to 50. HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
Commemorative Relic Cards: 1 Per Hobby Case; 1 Per Hobby Jumbo Box
Topps All Rookie Cup Team Rookie Cup Relics (10)
- Topps All Rookie Cup Team Rookie Cup Relics (10)
Cards featuring Topps' selections for the all-time All-Rookie Cup team, with a replica Rookie Cup embedded in the card. Sequentially numbered to 99.
Topps Rookie Cup All-Stars Rookie Cup Relics (25)
Additional players who have received the Topps Rookie Cup designation, with a replica Rookie Cup embedded in the card. Sequentially numbered to 99.
- Topps Rookie Cup All-Stars Rookie Cup Relics Vintage Parallel (25)
The above subjects, but featuring a replica of the original Topps Rookie Cup Trophy. Sequentially numbered to 25
Class Rings Silver (25)
Featuring 25 of the greatest players of all time, with an embedded commemorative ring top celebrating the year of his rookie class.
- Class Rings Gold (25)
Featuring a gold ring with replica gems embedded in the ring. Sequentially numbered to 25.
Class Rings Gold Gems Autographs (10)
The same cards as above, but also with an autograph. Sequentially numbered to 10.
INSERT CARDS:
The Future Is Now (30) - Cards featuring the top 10 young players and each of their 3 best moments in the League so far. Inserted 1:4.
Upper Class (50) - Cards recognizing the best rookie classes of all time. Inserted 1:4.
50 Years of the Draft (10) - Cards celebrating the 50th incarnation of the draft, with some of its most memorable past moments and selections. Inserted 1:18.
Topps All Rookie Cup Team (10) - Cards featuring Topps' selections for the All-time All-Rookie Cup team. Inserted 1:18.
Before They Were Great (30) - Premium cards featuring the top 30 active and retired stars, with images from their early playing days. Inserted 1:18. HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
- Before They Were Great Gold Parallel (15) Numbered to 99. HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
1989 Topps Minis Die Cut (50) - Mini cards using the 1989 Topps design and die-cut around the perimater. Inserted 1:18.
AUTOGRAPHED CARDS:
Trajectory Autographs - Autograph cards illustrating the player's progression from his rookie season to now.
The Future Is Now Autographs (30) - Numbered to 25.
Upper Class Autographs (25) - Numbered to 50.
Topps All Rookie Cup Team Autographs (5) - Numbered to 50.
Before They Were Great Autographs (15) - Numbered to 10. Signed On-card! HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
1989 Topps Minis Die-Cut Autographs (10) - On-card! Numbered to 10.
World Series Champion Autographs (5) - Featuring members of the 2013 World Series Champions with an autograph. Sequentially #'d to 50.
Postseason Performance Autographs (10) - Featuring other standout performers from the 2013 Postseason with an autograph. Sequentially #'d to 50.
RELIC CARDS:
Trajectory Relics (40) - Relic cards illustrating the player's progression from his rookie season to now.
The Future Is Now Relics (30) - Numbered to 99.
Upper Class Relics (25) - Numbered to 99.
Topps All Rookie Cup Team Relics (5) - Numbered to 99.
Before They Were Great Relics (25) - Numbered to 25. HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
1989 Topps Minis Die-Cut Relics (15) - Numbered to 25.
World Series Champion Relics (15) - Featuring members of the 2013 World Series Champions with a relic. Sequentially #'d to 100.
Postseason Performance Relics (25) - Featuring other standout performers from the 2013 Postseason with a relic. Sequentially #'d to 100.
In the Name Relics (65) - Cards featuring the letters from the name plate on the 2013 All-Star Work-Out Jerseys. One card for each letter. All cards are numbered 1/1. HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
STRATA CARDS: NEW!
HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
Strata Signature Relics -
The breakout hit comes to Topps Baseball! Featuring stars, both active and retired. On-card! Numbered.
Strata Cut Signatures - Numbered 1/1.
AUTOGRAPHED RELIC CARDS: HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
The Future Is Now Autograph Relics (30) - Numbered to 10.
Upper Class Autograph Relics (25) - Numbered to 25.
Topps All Rookie Cup Team Autograph Relics (5) - Numbered to 25.
Before They Were Great Autograph Relics (10) - Numbered to 5. Signed On-card!
World Series Champion Autograph Relics (5) - Featuring members of the 2013 World Series Champions with an autograph and a relic. Sequentially #'d to 50.
Postseason Performance Autograph Relics (10) - Featuring other standout performers from the 2013 Postseason with an autograph and a relic. Sequentially #'d to 50.
FRAMED ROOKIE REPRINT CARDS: NEW! HOBBY & HOBBY JUMBO ONLY
Framed in the style of the stunning Museum Collection Autograph cards, the top Rookie cards of all time will be reprinted and framed in the following colors:
- Black Framed
- Silver Framed - Numbered.
- Gold Framed - Numbered.
ROOKIE BUYBACKS:
Top 50 Rookie Buyback Redemptions The top 50 Rookie cards in Topps history will be up for grabs!
PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS:
The Pennant Chase - Every team will have a Pennant Chase card in product. If the club wins the pennant, it can be redeemed for a prize.
