What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball set introduces a range of card variations for collectors, including both Design Variations and Image Variations. This release adds an extra 100 cards through these variations, intensifying the thrill for collectors. The set pays homage to iconic 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 are based on three renowned Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each design showcases its own base cards and related variations
- A total of 100 variation cards are available for collectors
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Feature alternate design elements on classic card templates
- Image Variations: Present different player images compared to the standard base cards
- Both types of variations are present in each design year: 1964, 1996, 2005
Autographs & Relics
No details regarding autograph or memorabilia content are provided in the available information.
Collector Notes
- Variation cards can be recognized 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 photos of players compared to the base cards
- Design Variations incorporate different design elements within the same year’s theme
- An Image Variations gallery is available to help with identification
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