2024 Topps Series 1 Baseball release date & format
The estimated release date for Topps Series 1 is scheduled for February 14th 2024
So far, were still waiting for information on the hobby release of Topps Series 1. Sadly no details on hobby boxes or hobby jumbo boxes. Here's Series 1 Retail Info.
Retail boxes will contain 24 packs per box, with each pack containing 14 cards per pack.
Retail Blaster Boxes will contain 7 packs per box, with each pack containing 12 cards per pack.
Retail Hanger Boxes will contain 59 cards per hanger, with 64 hanger boxes per case.
'Retail Fat Packs contain 36 cards per pack, with 108 fat packs per case.
Retail Super Boxes will contain 10 packs per box. Each pack will contain 14 cards per pack. And 12 Boxes Per Case
Retail Monster Boxes will contain 16 packs per box. The monster box packs will contain 14 cards per pack.
Retail Mega Boxes are also available, but no details are available on their configuration.
Each configuration comes with a variety of retail exclusive inserts, There is no guaranteed autographs hits in retail offerings. Keep in mind autograph hits are still possible in retail.
Hobby Boxes and Hobby Jumbo Boxes will return, although the exact configurations have not yet been announced. They will be available for pre-order January 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET at Topps.com, while supplies last.
Hobby Jumbo boxes contain 3 hits, including at least 1 Autograph card. Hobby boxes contain 1 Autograph or Relic card.
2024 Topps design
After much anticipation, the 2024 Topps Baseball design was revealed on January 11th in a first look posted from the Topps X account.
The card comes with an oversized border and features an “electric” team with the team name in the upper right-hand corner and the team logo in the upper left. The top portion of the card has some black in the border, which may make the card harder to grade but the overall reaction has been positive.
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2024 Topps Series 1 base set & design
The base set for 2024 Topps Series 1 consists of 350 cards, 20 cards more than the last few years. The checklist consists of a mix of major league veterans and rookies. The 2024 rookie class is definitely exciting. Subsets are going to be Future Stars, League Leaders and team cards.
2024 Topps Series 1 parallels & variations
As with prior years, parallels offer a rainbow of options for collectors to chase. These include a number of retail-exclusive parallels.
Parallels include:
- Rainbow Foil – 1:10 packs
- Royal Blue – 1:10 retail packs (retail only)
- Yellow – 2 per hanger box (hanger boxes only)
- Gold – /2024
- Blue Foil – /999
- Purple Foil – /799
- Green Foil – /499
- Orange Foil – /299
- Red Foil – /199
- Vintage Stock – /99
- Independence Day – /76
- Father’s Day Powder Blue – /50
- Mother’s Day Hot Pink – /50
- Yellow Crackle – /50 (hanger boxes only)
- Memorial Day Camo – /25
- Platinum – 1/1
- Printing Plates – 1/1
In addition, Blaster boxes will come with exclusive holiday-themed parallels. This is similar to how 2023 Topps Update included Christmas/Winter themed parallels. In this case, the holiday Topps is celebrating is Easter, so we’ll get some Easter/Spring themed parallels.
These include:
- Holiday
- Eggs – 1:21 packs
- Rabbits – 1:56 packs
- Flowers – /50
- Umbrella – /10
- Watering Can – /5
- Roses – 1/1
Each card in the set gets a True Photo Variation. These could be called “Just Photo” variations, as cards have all the cards design elements removed, so just the photo remains. It’s an interesting idea, and it will be fun to see how collectors react.
2024 Topps Series 1 inserts
2023 All Topps Team feature one player from each position who were the best of 2023. Parallels include Blue, Black (/299), Gold (/75), Red (/10) and Platinum (1/1). New for 2024.
Superstar Blueprint highlight stats and characteristics that provide the “blueprint” for success. Parallels include Blue, Black (/299), Gold (/75), Red (/10) and Platinum (1/1). New for 2024.
Grand Gamers feature the very best in the game. Parallels include Blue, Black (/299), Gold (/75), Red (/10) and Platinum (1/1). New for 2024.
2023 Greatest Hits highlight the biggest offensive moments of 2023. Parallels include Blue, Black (/299), Gold (/75), Red (/10) and Platinum (1/1). New for 2024.
1989 Topps Baseball celebrates the 35th anniversary of the classic junk wax set that helped close out the 1980’s. Parallels include Blue, Black (/299), The Real One (/89), Gold (/75), Red (/10) and Platinum (1/1). The Real One parallels are printed on heritage-style card stock. New for 2024.
Heavy Lumber celebrate 20 of the game’s best hitters on woodgrain cards that are limited to 500 copies each.
2024 Topps Series 1 Retail Exclusives
2024 Topps Series 1 offers several retail exclusive inserts to tempt the retail customer.
Stars of MLB features 30 of the game’s biggest stars. The fun will continue into Series 2 and Update. 1 per retail pack. Parallels include Red (/70), Black (/25), and 1/1 Platinum.
Chrome Stars of MLB bring the premium chrome to the Stars of MLB. Seeded 1:10 retail packs. Parallels include Red (/70), Black (/25), and 1/1 Platinum.
1989 Topps Baseball Foil board bring the foil to the 1989 Topps inserts. Exclusive to Retail Mega boxes. Parallels include Gold Foil (/50), Orange Foil (/25), Red Foil (/5), and 1/1 Black Foil.
Topps Mega Stars celebrate the biggest stars in the majors today. Exclusive to Retail Mega boxes. Parallels include Green Foil (/99), Purple Foil (/75), Gold Foil (/50), Orange Foil (/25), Red Foil (/5), and 1/1 FoilFractor.
2024 Topps Series 1 autographs
Baseball Stars Autographs showcases the stars of the game with ink. Parallels include Black, (/199), Gold (/50), Red (/25), and Platinum 1/1.
Baseball Stars Dual Autographs feature two autographs and are sequentially numbered to 10 or less.
1989 Topps Baseball Autograph Cards feature on-card autographs of rookie, stars, and retired greats on the classic 1989 Topps design. Parallels include Parallels include Black, (/199) and Gold (/50).
World Champion Autograph Cards are numbered sequentially to 50 or less. Red (/25), and Platinum 1/1 parallels are also available.
Postseason Performance Autograph Cards are numbered sequentially to 50 or less. Red (/25), and Platinum 1/1 parallels are also available.
Cut Signatures are all 1/1’s of the former greats.
2024 Topps Series 1 relic cards
Major League Materials are the standard relic offering in Topps 2023 Series 1. Parallels include Black (/199), Gold (/50), and Red (/25).
1989 Topps Baseball Relics include relics in the 1989 Topps design. Parallels include Black (/199), Gold (/50), and Red (/25).
World Champion Relics are sequentially numbered out of 99. Red (/25) and Platinum (1/1) parallels are also available.
Postseason Performance Relics are sequentially numbered out of 99. Red (/25) and Platinum (1/1) parallels are also available.
2024 Topps Series 1 autographed relic cards
Major League Material Autographs are sequentially numbered out of 50. Red (/25) and Platinum (1/1) parallels are also available.
World Champion Autograph Relics feature autographs and relics from members of the 2023 World Champions Texas Rangers. Sequentially numbered to 50 or fewer. Red (/25) and Platinum (1/1) parallels are also available.
Postseason Performance Autograph Relic Cards feature players who appeared in the 2023 postseason containing autographs and game-used materials. Sequentially numbered to 50 or fewer. Red (/25) and Platinum (1/1) parallels are also available.
2024 Topps Series 1 Pros & Cons
Every product has pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to purchase and break them. What are some of the pros and cons associated with 2024 Topps Series 1?
Pros:
- The rookie class for 2024 Topps Series 1 looks promising. Visit us later for more in-depth coverage of the rookie class once the checklist is available.
- Flagship Topps sets are among the most collected in the hobby, and the earliest release of the year, which means the rookie cards tend to have solid value compared to some later releases.
- Topps retail has some exclusive parallels and inserts, and lots of formats, to liven up a break.
Cons:
- While Topps Flagship rookie cards tend to hold solid value, they do tend to trail behind more premium offerings, including Chrome.
The chances of better autograph hits are much lower in Topps retail products.
Final Thoughts (for now) on 2024 Topps Series 1
While we don’t know all the details about 2024 Topps Series 1, we have enough details to tantalize us a bit until more info arrives. Stay tuned for more info here at AGsportscard.com as it becomes available.
What is your take on 2024 Topps Series 1?