What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball collection introduces collectors to a wide array of card variations, including Design Variations and Image Variations. This collection adds an extra 100 cards through these special variations, increasing excitement for card enthusiasts. Paying homage to classic Topps designs, the set merges 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 includes its own set of base cards and matching variations
- A total of 100 variation cards are available for collectors
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Incorporate alternate design features on traditional card styles
- Image Variations: Showcase different player images from the standard base cards
- All three design years (1964, 1996, 2005) offer both types of variations
Autographs & Relics
The available information does not specify any autograph or memorabilia content.
Collector Notes
- Variation cards are distinguishable by the last three digits of the CMP code on the card's reverse side:
- 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 alternative player photographs compared to base cards
- Design Variations apply different design elements within the same annual style
- An Image Variations gallery is available to help with identifying these cards
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