2014 Topps Series 1 Baseball Cards

Why don’t they have the code list for this year? I guess the base cards end with 8634 but I have one that is totally different but I see no difference. (card # 173)

Topps is always excellent but I agree with too many insert sets.

I really want to get back into baseball cards, it’s a the stupid variations on top of variations that I think kills the hobby

Love the product, pictures are great and it is fun seeing a few special cards come out of every retail pack.

Sad to see most hobby shops have disappeared since I was a kid. My son just started loving baseball, as every 6 year old should. Problem is every pack is now producing 20+ dups and we still have over half the set to collect. None of the local card shops even bother to trade or even collect singles, which is a bummer since we can’t find any kids that collect. Is there any place online we can trade all of our dups with others? There has to be something out there, we can’t be the only ones highly disappointed with the abundance of the same cards. It just feels like they are producing many of some cards and few of others.

In our Series 1 hobby box we got a Craig Kimbrell #425. The whole rest of box was series 1. Any ideas?

Wayyyy too many inserts. I still try to collect them though. I like the future is now. The design is bad, but I like how it is based off of the Topps Bundt card design.

Just last year I got back into collecting baseball cards after a 6 or 7 year hiatus. I’ve purchase a pack a week from the local Wal-Mart or Mejier. I’m attempting to collect the entire base set. I have about 70% of the set as of now but have started pulling a lot of duplicates. I like the card design, nothing too special. Being able to only collect thru retail, I cannot comment on any big hits. I like the mini die cuts. Still think there are too many insert sets. Topps goes overboard on these in my opinion. I love the baseball highlight card of Mariano Rivera. Have not pulled it surprisingly. It might just be a base card but it will easily be my favorite card.

one more Hobby Box? It says that you get one autograph or relic card�.I assume that is minimum? Could you possibly pull more? Seems we beat the odds on our box. Just wondering.

First Hobby Box�bought for my son’s 8th B Day. Got 2 buybacks that were real bad condition but we got Nolan Ryan and Jimmy Fox (Before they were great) along with Jason Grilli Silk (whats this worth?), an autograph Evan Gattis card and tons of “special cards”�felt like it was a real deal. Dozen “upper class” cards etc.

Any input of value is always helpful as this was our first box. Thanks

I like the product in general, but like most, wish there was more originality. The number of inserts is ridiculous. I would have prefered maybe 1 insert set, 1 base set and then 1 parallel set where all cards were done as 1972 or 1974 layouts. The number of insert sets just smells of a money grab on Topps part.

I pulled Griffey Jr. Framed Rookie Reprint numbered to 199. The checklist says that is a black framed card. But to me the frame looks silver,
anyone else have one that looks like its silver and not black?

pulled two redemptions, both series 1 2014 mystery redemption #1 and #2 (seperatley) any ideas what these cards will be? auto/numbered/relic/player name maybe, heard abrau was #1 tanaka was #2 and they be autoed to /15 or less

the product is ok design is lame would like to see something bold like 1972 or 1975 design and less insert sets or less # of cards in insert sets don’t need 100 cards per isert set

Been pretty excited about these so far. Decent cards and I have had great luck on pulling good inserts. Pulled a Scherzer Sparkle SP and a Matt Carpenter SP Sparkle from Walmart rack packs. Also, and I still can’t believe they actually had these in there, I pulled a David Ortiz World Series Champions auto numbered to /50! As a lifelong Sox fan, I’m keeping the Ortiz, but the other two have already sold on Ebay.

This is our first box of topps baseball and it was a blast, however we have two older cards which I gather are 75th buybacks. What does that mean? The cards are absolutely cool, wish NHL hockey cards would have offerings like this.

I don’t really collect baseball card’s (hockey guy) so I only bought 1 jumbo pack and 2 regular hobby ppacks for $15 total and I’m very happy with what I pulled. A machado future Star’s, puig future Star’s, ernie Banks framed rookie reprint /199 and for the big boy I pulled a Strata autograph relic redemption of Yu Darvish /25. Will be buying more!

just send upc and receipt and send in to PA office for replacement of Spring Fever Redemptions

Wait…isn’t every year conisdered the future is now? Every year there are new rookies and people retire. Players get over hyped every year by card makers. Nothing new in 2014. My score is 3, kind of a lazy card set.

Question – On the Checklist, for Super Veterans Set – Says 30 Cards, but only lists 15.

Not so about the Spring Fever Redemption cards, I have purchased three Hobby boxes and have yet to find a Spring Fever Redemption Card

Not so about the Spring Fever Redemption cards, I have purchased two Hobby boxes and have yet to find a Spring Fever Redemption Card.

Love the idea of Photo variations, and sparkle SPs. The inserts are nice too, and a ton of good shots at some nice hits, especially with the HTAs. I must be lucky. 1 hobby, 2 retail rack packs, and a Jumbo and I’ve pulled 3 sparkle SSPs. I might hit the bay, and go for all 50. Pedroia, Longoria, and Machado is a good start. First rack pack I bought from Walmart had the Pedroia sparkle, score! Nice set, good depth, nice hits, and big names.

I also had a pretty hot jumbo box. Unfortunately, I did not receive any sparkle SP’s or photo variations. My jumbo box consisted of:

1. Bruce Rondon Trajectory jersey relic.
2. Ricky Nolasco Trajectory autograph.
3. Tony Gwynn silver framed rookie reprint #/99.
4. Willie Mays Rookie Class Ring #/99.
5. Carlos Gomez Silk Collection #/50.
6. Shane Victorino black border parallel.
7. Matt Shoemaker pink border parallel.

Two straight hobby boxes (bought and opened on consecutive days)–from the same case, per my local shop–framed rookie reprints (Gibson #/25, Koufax #/199)…was this lucky, or are they that abundant (which would be odd to me since I pulled only one from previous three jumbo and three hobby boxes)? That second box included the Koufax, a Gerritt Cole silk, three vintage, a Puig sp, black and camo parallels. Closest thing to a hot box I can imagine from a “regular” release like this product.

Any idea why the Clemens Auto Redemption doesn’t appear on the checklist? Rarer than the others or no big deal?

Cards look nice, but a lot of the same images from Topps Bunt 2013, the iPhone game that Topps runs. I pulled a 1959 Clint Courtney Washington Senators card from one of the Jumbo Hobby packs. Wasn’t in good condition, but still kind of cool anyways. Wish that they would have Topps Bunt inserts in these packs with promo codes to unlock cards or coins on Bunt…

Pulled a Before They Were Great Auto Redemption card from a Jumbo box, its BGA-RC Roger Clemens? I don’t see this on the checklist??

Just found out why. But why so much tribute to Mickey Mantle? He is one of the greats but is he the great?

Why is there no #7 card?

What are the “buyback” all about? Does that mean if I mail them to Duryea or wherever they go, I’d get a replacement that is in actual good shape?
The product itself is pretty darn good. Got Jeter rookie reprint 2/99. Harper and Cobb rookie class, Trout, Strasberg and Sutton patch cards, crappy autos, 1 pink, 2 blacks. Puig sp future star, both Kreshaw SP’s, Upton SP but no sparkles as of yet sadly.
Don’t like how the ’89 mini die cuts can be bent on bottom so make sure to store them upside down to stay in good condition.

Just sold a yellow boarder PUIG from retail on e-bay. got $20.50 for it, Im happy….

I just bought 2 jumbo packs and 1 jumbo box and received a David Ortiz World Series Auto/Relic Redemption card. Received buyback cards but didn’t get any good ones…quality looks nice and inserts with all quality players…

What’s about those 2014 Topps buy back? I have seen some of those old cards and look in very bad shape. Damaged cards with the Topps logo.

Not much to explain. More Topps common design.

I pulled a mystery redemption #1 anyone have an idea of what it could be? Also like how they cut down on all the inserts. thanx

Love this set, love the inserts, love the idea of a short print but hate the sparkle versions… much rather see a different themed picture. they must not have had a good collection of photo for everybody they wanted. overall, the set is awesome.

Talking to my friend who owns a local hobby shop, he has no idea what’s going on. Topps has not contacted him regarding the promotion at all. Last year this time he already had the packs.

IIRC, the odds for buy backs in the hobby jumbo are listed on the wrapper as 1:5 (2 per box). I opened one box, got 2. Also didn’t get any Spring Fever cards, although they were listed as 1:10. I was surprised none are showing up in the usual selling avenues. I see no one is pulling them. I really liked that promotion last year and was hoping for it again this year. Does anyone know if they pulled the plug on it?

I’ve bought about 20 packs from a hobby box and have pulled some pretty cool cards. Love all of the different inserts. First pack I opened I got a World Series Autographed Relic from Felix Dobrount (#6/50).

ok, i have another question (sorry for the numerous posts): are there any odds-per-pack on the buyback cards? I ask because I have pulled 6 so far from two jumbos and one hobby (of course, none in the retails I bought). 6 in three boxes seems high, but I can’t find any info on the ratio…anyone (Ryan?) have specs on these inserts? thanks…

Just bought a blaster box and got several cards where the name wasn’t silver. Any word on if it’s a mistake or if it’s another stupid parallel?

thanks Ryan…just my luck, my buyback has nice corners, very sweet surfaces (front and back), and is so off center that I know it is a true early 70s card. Still, the buybacks are nice.

I also pulled a framed Brooks Robinson rookie reprint. I really like these–nice additions to the mix. In general, the inserts are nice–but the autos and relics are not that great so far.

Overall, nice set–even nicer today with 2 jumbo boxes instead of yesterday’s late night retail binge.

question for Ryan and/or any posters: I pulled a 1972 buyback; it is a semi-high number. I have been working on my 1972 set for a year or so–and just happen to need this card. My question: is it tacky to use a buyback card in set building? Personally, I’m not concerned (my collection, my way), but I may decide to sell the set in the future. I don’t mean to get off topic of the thread, but thought folks might have some input. Either way, thanks.

It makes me sad that they have MLB exclusive rights and have no inspiration.

I will give it a 3.Not a fan of gloss.(cards stick) The team is on the front twice.wow.how lame. overall they are uninspired. My fav sets ever are 85 88,90,

gotcha, thanks for the quick info although it didn’t have a spring fever, it did have a 4th power players card so maybe that has something to do with it.

it also didn’t have a spring fever redemption in it..

pulled two vintage cards out of a box of jumbo. larry parish of the expos 1979 and lee Thomas of Houston 1967(?) they don’t seem to be reprints but do have the topps 75th anny logo in the corner.. any ideas?

I can confirm pulling two yellow parallels (and several red) out of a hanger box from Target, and a green parallel from a 36-card jumbo? pack, also from Target. So they are definitely in retail, at least at Target. Gold parallels also in both packs, both with damage.

ryan, thanks for the answer on retail…actually, I got kind of obsessive after posting the question–got up, got dressed, took three retail stops before–JACKPOT! Four blasters, 2 hangers, and one of those 36 card boxes. Then I stayed awake to open all of them dutifully studying each card. My overall impression: I like these much better than the 2013 set. I agree on some of the repetitive photo concerns (though it’s really not that bad), but overall I think the design is quite solid–except for the die-cut minis, which aren’t very nice to look at and are a pain in shape. Inserts are nice, parallels are really mixed which is nice. Favorite feature: the contest cards are now parallels, with the fronts the same as the respective player’s card, though the backs contain the contest info. Very nice touch. Overall, I’m a high 3 (I picked 4 on the star system because my 3 is closer to 4 than 3).

I actually like the quantity of inserts as topps is not an expensive set to finish and I’m really looking forward to the clear parrellells. The white borders are super old and I hate buying cards without official logos. Topps needs sine licensed competition quickly. And I would like to get a hit of each auto and relic for an extra few bucks per box. That being said the flagship gives unparellelled bang for your Buck especially retail industry. I remember. My reentry into the hobby to see how nice topped had become in 2008. I thougt I hit the lotto. I will always look back at that when things get complacent. Also this could use a gimmick insert like the major league movie cards in archives or A&G cards to take away from the monotonous design. I will pick up a box but probably wont chase any sets unless the clear are relatively cheap. This has got me thinking next year before this year has begun.

The same old pictures over and over and over! Boy I wish a new innovative and creative company could obtain an MLB license! Same old product different year!

have they hit retail yet?

Any word at all on a wrapper redemption?

thanks for the quick response. also people have been finding green parallels of the 2014 topps however on your checklist there is no parallel like that. is there a surprise parallel topps is hiding?

OK, I have been researching and have no clue what people are talking about, when talking about the strata insert. ccan someone please tell me?

nice 1 of 1 Strata acrylic insert…team logo patch jumbo/auto….i dont collect these any longer…too many base in my pc…only Yankees now ….any idea when Tanaka will make his card debut for 2014?? prob redemption ..he did have WBC cards in 2009

will this have sps? I give it 3 stars

Is anyone else upset that many of the photos are the exact same shots used by Topps in their 2013 Topps updated set? Come on, man!

Don’t you mean 36 packs per box not 36cards per pack for the Regular Hobby?

Very tired of the white borders and same old design. At one auto per box, an on card auto is a must. Very thick insert cards are a pain. Sparkle cards and variants, who buys them? Burned out by the time the update sets come out. Honor rookies over hall of famers, never. Give me a legendary player any time.

when is the checklist going to become available?

60$ a box we can’t really ask for more but I’m gonna wait for a deal at 30-35$ in june when the second part gonna be released or a jumbo at 60$. With a low-average player auto, this product is always cool but no more. I think topps have to put a booklet in a case to be more attractive.

The right side of the cards are ugly, but I like the rest of the base card design., especially the bottom. I too would like to see a change from the white borders-perhaps green like Topps 2001, gold like ’02, blue from ’03 (like Cory mentioned), or black from ’07? I also like the insert idea of the all-time Topps All-Rookie team.

With the Red Hot Foil for 2014, I’m assuming to be like 2013’s Emerald, are the retail parallels (Target-Red, Walmart-Blue & Toys-R-Us-Purple) being discontinued?

Any wrapper redemption for the 2014 topps series 1 baseball that anyone knows of? It doesn’t look like there is one but I never want to pass up sort of free cards :)

40 some insert sets not to mention parallels? baseball is STARVING for competition. I for one cant believe MLB renewed topps exclusive contract. im looking forward to donruss coming back and I don’t even like logoless cards that much. I think im just that sick of topps.

Hey Topps,

Been collecting your products for 40 years…why not be a little more original and one year make your baseball cards in the shape of baseballs…a guaranteed best seller.

Always such a waste of space with the large white border. MLB should bring back some competition – maybe Topps will try harder then. This is another lazy product and once again, way too many inserts.

I always love the regular Topps, but how come there haven’t been any Dodgers on any of the Topps products in the past 5-6 years?

Stacked type is a no-no. Poor choice for the team names. Otherwise I like the rest of the base card

It is OK. I dont like the borders on only half the card, but it will be better than a half border card like those 2012s. cool inserts too

White boarders are better then black…id rather have boarders then look at upper decks non boarder cards ewwwww

this design looks desperate. Like they had no other designs…don’t really like it.

Yeah, the white borders are getting old. How about we bring back the blue from 2003?

Again with the white borders… instead of doing parallels with color, why not make the regular cards that nice?

Interesting ideas, especially with the 1989 Topps design for die-cuts. The problem is that I grew up during the mass production era and I know 1989 Topps like the back of my hand (as well as other issues).

This is just different enough. Nice effort, Topps!

I like the base card design and the mocked up inserts (especially the Rookie Class inserts), but I will never understand why Topps goes completely crazy on the inserts. I also hope they get the bugs worked out of any online game that the code cards feed into before it goes live.