Wednesday, February 23, 2022

2022 Topps Baseball Stars Autographs Chicago Cubs Checklist

Baseball Stars Autographs is a wonderful collection of baseball stars' signatures.




2022 Topps Baseball Stars Autographs Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number Player
BSAFJ Fergie Jenkins
BSAMG Mark Grace
BSARS Ryne Sandberg
BSASS Sammy Sosa



Parallels

  • Black /99 
  • Gold /50 
  • Red /25

Monday, February 21, 2022

2022 Topps Series 1 Inserts "Welcome to the Show" Chicago Cubs

"Welcome to the Show" also reflects on former stars as well as some current veterans. These baseball cards feature photos from the player's inaugural season.

Chicago Cubs 2022 Welcome to the Show Checklist

Number Player
WTTS-5 Greg Maddux
WTTS-19 Javier Baez
WTTS-20 Kris Bryant






Sunday, February 20, 2022

2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variation Codes

For Cubs fans, these codes are pointless because there are no Sp in this collection.

  •     Base – 543
  •     Short Print Variations (SP) – 560
  •     Super Short Print Variations (SSP) – 561
  •     Ultra Variations – 562


Topps SP 2022 What is their level of toughness?

SP Variations 

  • 1:112 hobby
  • 1:34 hobby jumbo
  • 1:98 retail
  • 1:112 blaster packs


The 2022 Topps Series 1 SSP are incredibly difficult to come by, with only a few being available.

  • 1:3,341 hobby
  • 1:1,018 hobby jumbo
  • 1:2,922 retail
  • 1:3,342 blaster packs

Only hobby jumbo packs include Ultra Short SP. 2022 Topps Series 1

  • 1:39,228 pack

Saturday, February 19, 2022

2022 Topps 87 35th Anniversary Insert Set

These anniversaries are starting to grate on my nerves. Topps celebrated the 87 set five years ago. They didn't seem to care about coming up with something new since they sold the company. Sandberg appears to be the lone card in the 100-card insert this year.

Parallels:

  • Blue
  • Black – /299
  • Gold – /75
  • Red – /10





Also, signatures are looking nice this year, with Wood being the lone player on the 87-card set.





Isn't it true that they'd look better in a Cubs uniform?



This year, one Relic card is keeping up with the Topps ball drop in 2022..

Oversized 1987 Topps Future Stars



Each sealed Series One Jumbo box will contain 1987 Topps Future Stars card packaged as a box topper.



Friday, February 18, 2022

2022 Topps Series 1 Base Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

Topps Series 1 has 330 cards which there are 5 Cubs players with no SP and no varations

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

330-Card set featuring leading MLB Stars, Rookies, Future Stars, League Leaders, Team Cards, and more.

Parallel Cards:

  • Rainbow Foil Parallel – Inserted 1:10 packs
  • Gold Parallel – #’d to 2022
  • Green Foilboard Parallel – #’d to 499
  • Orange Foilboard Parallel – #’d to 299
  • NEW! Royal Blue Parallel – Inserted 1:10 packs RETAIL EXCLUSIVE
  • Red Foilboard Parallel – #’d to 199
  • Vintage Stock Parallel – #’d to 99
  • Independence Day Parallel - #’d to 76
  • Mother’s Day Hot Pink Parallel – #’d to 50
  • Father’s Day Powder Blue Parallel – #’d to 50
  • Memorial Day Camo Parallel – #’d to 25
  • Printing Plates – (4 colors) #’d 1/1
  • NEW! Platinum Parallel – #d 1/1

For Cubs fans, these codes are pointless because there are no Sp in this collection.

  •     Base – 543
  •     Short Print Variations (SP) – 560
  •     Super Short Print Variations (SSP) – 561
  •     Ultra Variations – 562


Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number Player
143 Ian Happ
147 Willson Contreras
168 Kyle Hendricks
271 Patrick Wisdom Rookie Cup
323 Jason Heyward

Insert Cards:

NEW! Generation Now - 15 years later, we celebrate the newest generatioN of MLB® Stars. Collect the whole set, continuing in Series 2 and Update Series, to make a 90-card set.

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1
  • Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #’d to 10 or less

NEW! 2021’s Greatest Hits - Top offensive moments in the 2021 season are highlighted here in this 20-card set.

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1
  • Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #’d to 10 or less

NEW! Diamond Greats Die Cuts – 25 of the all-time greats are showcased on these die-cut cards.

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1
  • Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #’d to 10 or less

NEW! Welcome to The Show – Highlighting current and retired stars’
rookie seasons and their unique paths taken to reach “The Show”

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1
  • Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #’d to 10 or less

NEW! Turnin’ Two – The game’s best SS/2B combos

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1
  • Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #’d to 10 or less

NEW! Flashiest Feet – A variety of players’ custom cleats take center
stage on this 15-card set

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1
  • Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #’d to 10 or less

NEW! Salute to The Mick – The first 3 cards of this 9-card set paying homage to Mickey Mantle. Collectors will find the remaining cards in Series 2 and Update Series. LIMITED AND VERY RARE!

NEW! 1987 Topps Baseball – Celebrating the 35th anniversary of this fan-favorite design with cards of modern-day stars, rookies, and legends

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel – #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel – #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel – #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel – #’d 1/1
  • NEW! Wood Variation – #’d 1/1


HOBBY EXCLUSIVE COMMEMORATIVE RELICS

MLB Logo Medallion Cards
Stars from each team are showcased alongside special MLB logo medallions.
- Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
- Red Parallel - #’d to 10
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1
- Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #’d to 10 or less

City Flag Patch Cards
Celebrating the home turf with cards featuring city flags and players who ply their trade within its borders.
- Black Parallel - #’d to 299
- Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
- Red Parallel - #’d to 10
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1
- Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #’d to 10 or less


AUTOGRAPH RELICS

Topps Reverence Autograph Patch Cards
Featuring on-card autographs and game-used patch pieces of MLB greats. Numbered to 10 Hobby/HTA JUMBO Exclusive
- Red Parallel - #’d to 5
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

Major League Material Autograph Cards
Sequentially numbered to 50 or less
- Red Parallel - #’d to 25 or less
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

World Series Champion Autograph Relic Cards
Featuring autographs and game-used material from players on the 2021 World Series Champions. Sequentially numbered to 50 or less
- Red Parallel - #’d to 25 or less
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

Postseason Performance Autograph Relic Cards
Highlighting players who played in the 2021 Postseason with cards containing autographs and game-used material. Sequentially numbered to 50 or less
- Red Parallel - #’d to 25 or less
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1


AUTOGRAPHS

Baseball Stars Autographs
Showcasing stars of the game.
- Black Parallel - #’d to 99
- Gold Parallel - #’d to 50
- Red Parallel - #’d to 25
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

Baseball Stars Dual Autographs
Sequentially numbered to 5 or less

1987 Topps Baseball Autograph Cards
Featuring on-card autographs of rookies, stars, and retired greats on the iconic 1987 Topps card design
- Black Parallel – #’d to 199
- Gold Parallel – #’d to 50 or less
- Red Parallel – #’d to 25 or less Hobby Exclusive
- Platinum - #’d 1/1 Hobby/HTA Jumbo

World Series Champion Autograph Cards
Sequentially numbered to 50 or less
- Red Parallel - #’d to 25 or less
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

Postseason Performance Autograph Cards
Sequentially numbered to 50 or less
- Red Parallel - #’d to 25 or less
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1


RELIC CARDS

Major League Material Cards
Parallels
- Black Parallel – #’d to 199
- Gold Parallel – #’d to 50 or less
- Red Parallel – #’d to 25 or less
- Platinum Parallel – #’d 1/1 Hobby/HTA Jumbo Exclusive

1987 Topps Baseball Relics
Parallels
- Black Parallel – #’d to 199
- Gold Parallel – #’d to 50 or less
- Red Parallel – #’d to 25 or less
- Platinum Parallel – #’d 1/1 Hobby/HTA Jumbo Exclusive

World Series Champion Relic Cards
Sequentially numbered to 99 or less
- Red Parallel - #’d to 25
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

Postseason Performance Relic Cards
Sequentially numbered to 99 or less
- Red Parallel - #”d to 25
- Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

In The Name Relics
One-of-One relics featuring jersey nameplate letters. Hobby/HTA Jumbo Exclusive

Cut Signatures
One-of-One cards featuring cut signatures of legendary names.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

2022 Topps Series 1 Inserts Cubs

This insert speaks to me quite a bit. I'm intending to get the entire set.



I love the Chicago flag on this patch.



Nice throwback set for this rookie card.


2017 Topps '87 Topps Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

2017 Topps '87 Topps has 330 cards which there are 14 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

This Topps insert set is one of my favorites. These inserts were a fantastic tribute to the 1987 edition, with chrome, upgrades, and autos.

Topps is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its renowned wood-grained 1987 issue with an insert set that pays homage to the vintage cards. Modern players are featured on Series 1 cards, while rookies and all-stars are featured on Series 2

The base cards can be found in 1:4 packs, and the parallels are Red #/25

Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number Player
5 Kris Bryant
17 Anthony Rizzo
25 Willson Contreras
49 Jake Arrieta
74 Kyle Schwarber
85 Ryne Sandberg
88 Aroldis Chapman
92 Addison Russell
117 Kris Bryant
128 Ryne Sandberg
144 Anthony Rizzo
170 Rob Zastryzny
176 Greg Maddux
193 Addison Russell


Series 2

















87 updates







87 Chrome, the scans are difficult to see, but believe me when I say there are beautiful cards.



87 Autos.