What’s New
The 2025 Topps Archives Baseball set brings collectors a wealth of card variations, including both Design Variations and Image Variations. This collection introduces an additional 100 cards through these variations, adding excitement to the collecting experience. Paying homage to classic Topps designs, the set merges nostalgia with fresh elements for its 2025 release.
Configuration at a Glance
- Includes base cards along with two variation types: Design Variations and Image Variations
- Variations are spread across three iconic Topps designs: 1964, 1996, and 2005
- Each classic design features its own base cards and matching variations
- 100 variation cards in total are available for collectors
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Design Variations: Incorporate alternative design details on traditional card layouts
- Image Variations: Present different player images compared to regular base cards
- All three design years (1964, 1996, 2005) include both variation types
Autographs & Relics
The information provided does not specify any autograph or memorabilia content.
Collector Notes
- Variation cards can be identified 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 offer different player photographs compared to base cards
- Design Variations feature alternative design elements within the same design year
- An Image Variations gallery is available to help with card identification
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