10 Christmas Trading Card Sets to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Get in the holiday spirit with these 10 Christmas-themed trading card sets.
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Get in the holiday spirit with these 10 Christmas-themed trading card sets.
Get a hobby spin of a Christmas classic. You’ll never look at Derrek Lee cards the same.
1953 Topps Fighting Marines pays tribute to the history of the US Marine Corps. Get full details, a checklist and more for the popular vintage set.
Focusing on frontier figures like Jesse James, Wyatt Earp and Daniel Boone, 1956 Topps Round-Up is one of the most beloved and popular sets of the era.
It’s hard to believe that 1981 Donruss Golf is the first set of mainstream modern golf cards. The affordable set is loaded with rookies including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino and Curtis Strange.
1982 Wrestling All Stars Series A and B is a landmark trading card set. It features some of the first cards of many modern Hall of Famers like Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
1987 Topps Alf trading cards capture one of the decade’s biggest phenomenons. Spread over two series, the set includes base cards, stickers and Bouillabaseball cards.
1988 Kenner Starting Lineup Baseball figures launched a revolution in sports toys. Get a detailed look at the debut set, including a full checklist.
Given out to troops involved in the first Gulf War, 1991 Topps Desert Shield Baseball is one of the most valuable and historical sets from the early 1990s. Unfortunately, it’s also known for fakes.
It might not be as loved as the first film, but 1992 Topps Home Alone 2: Lost in New York trading cards are the closest thing collectors have. One of the final no-frills entertainment sets from the company, the checklist has 66 cards and 11 stickers.
1994 Fleer Ultra X-Men is one of the early premium comic sets. Highlighted by premium-quality cards and painted artwork, the release offers an in-depth look at one of the most popular names in comic history.
Minor league baseball cards from the 1980s are a nice alternative for collectors looking for something more rare than traditional rookie cards from the era. Take a look at some of the decade’s best minor league cards.
2005 Topps Turkey Red Baseball hit at a time when modern retro-themed sets were hitting their stride. Featuring variations, short prints, autographs and parallels, in many ways, it helped establish the format perfected by Topps Allen & Ginter.
Prospects, rookies, Refractors and autographs are the focus once again with 2013 Bowman Chrome Baseball. Every hobby box promises one autograph. One in three boxes has a second signature.
2013 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Baseball goes deep into baseball’s future including many top picks from the 2013 MLB draft. Every box promises one Bowman Chrome autograph. New cards feature draft day photos.
Focused on delivering the most prospect and rookie autograph content of the year, 2013 Bowman Sterling Baseball delivers 3 signatures in every pack. That’s 18 autographs per box.
2013 Cryptozoic Revenge Season 1 trading cards capture the first batch of episodes of the hit primetime soap. Autographs, costume cards and sketch cards lead the chase.
2013 Funko Big Bang Theory Mystery Minis is a line of 16 blind pack vinyl figures. Featuring all the show’s lead characters, the line includes several short prints and Star Trek-themed variations.
Showcasing the career of the all-time great, 2013 Leaf Ichiro Immortals Collection is highlighted by an Ichiro Suzuki autograph in every box. The ultra high-end set is limited to 300 boxes.
2013 Leaf Ink Football offers five autographs in every box. Each is a repurchased card slabbed and authenticated by PSA or JSA. Leaf pledges a strong focus on Hall of Famers and current superstars.
2013 McFarlane NFL 33 Sports Picks is dominated by debut figures, including Colin Kaepernick, A.J. Green and Russell Wilson. Get full details on the release as well as variant info.
2013 McFarlane NFL Small Pros Series 2 is another line of blind packaged mini figures. The stylized toys stand about 2.5″ tall. Players include Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick.
It’s hard to believe that after all these years, The Beach Boys have never had a comprehensive set of trading cards. That changes with 2013 Panini Beach Boys. Hobby boxes include a pair of concert-worn memorabilia cards.
The hobby’s version of a Thanksgiving hangover returns for a third year. The promo card set includes cards, autographs and memorabilia from baseball, football, basketball and hockey.
2013 Panini Boxing Day takes the card maker’s popular hobby shop promo north of the border. The Canadian-exclusive set includes a hockey-focused base set and several autograph and memorabilia inserts.
2013 Panini Prizm Football returns with all the hallmarks of the young chromium brand. Each hobby box has a pair of autographs and three cards from a growing number of Prizm parallels.

2013 Rittenhouse The Complete Bionic Collection is a premium product that pays homage to the Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman franchises. Each box includes an autographed card from either Lindsay Wagner or Lee Majors.
Returning to the diamond after a 15-year absence, 2013 Select Baseball delivers four autographs in every box. Other highlights include five Prizm parallels and several inserts. Along with the brand, several inserts have also been brought back.
2013 Select Football marks the brand’s return to the gridiron following an absence of nearly two decades. Every box comes with four autographs, four Prizm parallels and a handful of inserts.
2013 Titans Doctor Who 50th Anniversary vinyl figures celebrate the many faces of the Doctor. The lineup of blind pack figures includes all 11 actors who have taken on the role as well as a handful of variants.
From Gilligan’s Island to The Goonies to The Green Hornet, the 2013 Topps 75th Anniversary autographs go back to another era. See all the cards in the set and get full details on what you can expect.
2013 Topps Finest Baseball goes back to its roots with inserts inspired by the brand’s debut 20 years ago. But it’s not all retro. Far from it. Collectors can look for the familiar Refractors, rookie autographs and all-new designs.
Get full details on the 2013 Topps Five Star Baseball Autographs. See the set, know the short prints, get a full checklist and much more.
The ultra high-end brand returns for a second go on the diamond. 2013 Topps Five Star Baseball includes 4 autographs and a premium relic in every box, including many cornerstone pieces.
Get a real-time look at the 50 most-watched 2013 Bowman Inception Baseball eBay auctions and see what’s hot in the high-end release.
2013 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball is a limited edition factory set offered initially as an online exclusive. Each set comes with a 100-card base set and an on-card autograph. Signers include Yasiel Puig and Manny Machado.
2013 Topps Prime Football is a rookie-focused release that has four hits per hobby box, including an autographed relic and an autograph. Between relic combinations and several parallels, the set has plenty of variety.
Did you know 2013 Topps Strata Football has different photos for hobby and retail rookie cards? See side-by-side comparisons of all 50 cards and know exactly what version of the card you’re looking to buy.
2013 Topps Triple Threads Baseball returns with a fresh, new look and plenty of ultra high-end hits. Every box comes with an autographed triple relic, an autographed relic and two additional low-numbered hits.
2013 Topps Triple Threads Football undergoes a few cosmetic changes. While the cards themselves may look different, the brand’s core focus — low-numbered high-end hits — remains the same.
2013 Topps Turkey Red Football is a rookie-focused online exclusive. Boxes include an autograph and a mini parallel.
Want to know if you have a 2013 Topps Turkey Red Football variation? Check out the gallery for side-by-side comparisons of base cards and the rare short prints.
2013 Topps UFC Bloodlines focuses on the global appeal of the sport. The high-end product has a hit in every pack with boxes delivering at least five total autographs.
2013 Upper Deck Team Canada Hockey brings the patriotic flair to a more traditional trading card set. Every box promises a pair of autographs from a list of about 200 signers.
When it comes to autographs, 2013 Upper Deck Thor: The Dark World doesn’t mess around with bit players and unknown faces. Take a detailed look at all the Actor Autographs including Chris Hemsworth, Jaimie Alexander and Kat Dennings.
2013 Upper Deck Thor: The Dark World tackles the blockbuster sequel with a broad mix of base cards, inserts and hits. Every box promises either a sketch card or autograph. Confirmed signers include Chris Hemsworth and Zachary Levi.
2013 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Football marks the brands return to the gridiron. The high-end NCAA release includes a numbered autograph and memorabilia card in every four-card box.
2013-14 McFarlane NBA 23 is a mix of familiar and debuting figures. Get a complete look at the lineup including variants. Figures include Kobe Bryant and debuts from Damian Lillard and James Harden.

After a one-year absence, Dominion Hockey returns as a standalone product for the 2013-14 NHL season. This high-end release promises at least 2 autographed memorabilia cards and 2 additional autograph or memorabilia cards.
2013-14 Panini Prizm Basketball returns for a second season boasting more colorful Prizm parallels, a clean chromium design and two autographs per hobby box.
2013-14 Panini Timeless Treasures Basketball features a checklist that spans generations. Check our real-time card tracker and see what’s hot in the set right now.
The distinct etched foil designs return in 2013-14 Panini Totally Certified Basketball. Hobby boxes includes three autographs and three memorabilia cards.
The 2013-14 UD Black Diamond Hockey Diamond Draft is making redemptions interactive. Get details on the innovative program that will have collectors pick cards via a live draft.
A multi-tiered set and a pair of mutli-swatch memorabilia cards per box are among the highlights for 2013-14 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey. The challenging set includes four levels of base cards. UD Ice returns again in the form of bonus packs.
Celebrating one of the most storied franchises in hockey history, 2013-14 Upper Deck Edmonton Oilers Collection includes a base set, three autographs and two manufactured patch cards in every box.
2014 Funko Pop WWE marks the first time the popular line of vinyl figures is stepping inside the wrestling ring. Superstars include John Cena, CM Punk and The Rock.
The Air Jordan 1 Retro BRED is one of the last Air Jordan releases of the year and pays homage to the original signature sneaker for Michael Jordan. View shoe images and information about the popular release.
Find out about all the different 2013-14 Panini Prizm Basketball Prizm parallels and where to find them.
The Anchorman: Rich Mahogany Edition Blu-ray keeps it classy with a set of exclusive trading cards. Get a detailed look at the set, full checklist and more.
The sixth pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Damian Lillard is making a strong showing for the Portland Trail Blazers. Get an in-depth look at all of his rookie cards with this comprehensive guide.
The roster of Panini-exclusive athletes is growing. The company has signed rookie quarterback EJ Manuel to a deal that covers autographed memorabilia.
Get a detailed look at all the 2013 Topps Chrome Football Rookie Autographs. Includes checklist, full gallery, team info, redemption details, buying guide and more.
Looking to complete your collection of 2013 McFarlane NFL Sports Picks figures or add a couple of new pieces to the shelf? Find out about all the exclusives and where to find them.
Sports figures from McFarlane, Starting Lineup, Enterbay, OYO, Hartland, Danbury Mint, and others carry a strong legion of followers. But what is the best way to protect them? We take a look at some of the best options.
Jesse Owens won four Olympic Gold Medal in the shroud of Nazi Germany in Berlin in 1936, breaking records in the process. The medal itself broke another record after selling for $1.46 million.
Collectors Universe, the parent company of PSA, appears to have won a lawsuit against coin software developers MWP and Matthew Perry.
Collectors Universe isn’t happy with some of the functions SaintSoft is using on their coin collecting apps. Paul Lesko breaks down Collectors Universe’s complaint in the recently filed lawsuit.

The NBA, MLB, NHL and CLC are teaming up again to try and shut down another batch of websites for allegedly selling counterfeit goods.

Topps has abandoned its trademark application for the letter V in connection with its Valor line. Paul Lesko has the details.
Paul Lesko looks at the lessons to be learned from a lawsuit involving a Charles Lindbergh trading card that came with a questionable signature.
Suffering from flu-like symptoms, Michael Jordan delivered one of the most memorable performances in sports history, leading his team to a win in the 1997 NBA Finals. The shoes from that amazing night recently sold for over $100K.
The Nike LeBron 11 Dunkman brings the popular colorway to the current signature shoe for LeBron James. View shoe information, images, buying guide and more.
Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus has come to 2013 Topps Strata Football with a shadow box-style autographed relic.
From Santa suits to dirt to cornstalks and even teddy bears, the memorabilia card landscape is filled with strange pieces. Take a look at some of the weirdest things you can add to your card collection.

PSA/DNA has released their latest list of the most forged and dangerous sports autographs. The list includes such all-time legends as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Mickey Mantle.
The 1990s might not have the same NBA rookie power as the 1980s, but there are some great rookie cards to be found. We take a look at the top rookie cards from this exciting decade of basketball.
Get a real-time look at the hottest cards in 2013 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Football. Our tracker keeps tabs of the most-watched cards currently up for auction on eBay.
One of the most exciting baseball rookies in years, Yasiel Puig cards have lit a fire in the hobby. Get an in-depth look at all of his rookie cards with this comprehensive guide.