Friday, February 25, 2022

2016 Topps Archives Chicago Cubs Checklist rare Operation Desert Shield

Number of Cards

There are 12 Cubs players among the 310 cards in the 2016 Topps Archives set.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

2016 Topps Archives Baseball will continue to feature iconic designs from previous decades. This year's release will feature a 300-subject base set that pays tribute to the base designs from 1953, 1979, and 1991. (100 of each design). This year's base card has ten short prints. No Cubs in the SP this year.

Topps' decision to develop a modern-day insert set based on the design of the very rare original set should make fans of the 1969 Topps Super edition pleased.

Topps Originals Autographs will be authentic cards from the year they were released, foil stamped and signed.

Operation Desert Shield is a 2016 Topps Archives partial parallel series, with cards 201-300 using the 1991 Topps Baseball base set design. The Operation Desert Shield cards were issued to troops in 1991, and this collection commemorates the 35th anniversary of its release.

Chicago Cubs 2016 Topps Archives Checklist

Number Player
13 Jason Heyward
25 Kyle Schwarber RC
41 Ryne Sandberg
55 Fergie Jenkins
75 Jon Lester
150 Kris Bryant
169 Jorge Soler
173 Billy Williams
234 Jake Arrieta
248 Anthony Rizzo
268 Carl Edwards Jr. RC
299 Hector Rondon




















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The original Topps Super Set was a big, rounded-corner, heavy-stock design card.







The best card in the 2016 Topps Archives set is this really cool autograph of Bryant.



Base set autograph



Operation Desert Shield is a 2016 Topps Archives partial parallel series, very rare and hard to get.







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.