Full 2016 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variation Checklist & Gallery

Overview

Largely mirroring the variant short print options from the main 2016 Heritage set, the 2016 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations help bring the brand to a close for 2016 with a fresh batch of choices. Spot all the possible variations using our detailed guide.

In addition to the Action Image and Color Swap of 2015, early pack odds indicated that Error and Throwback variations would join the High Number ranks. Fairly obvious to most collectors, at least in theory, Action Image replaces the posed base shot with an in-action photo for 15 players while Team Name Color Swap simply changes the text color for another 25 cards. Both of these are exclusive to hobby, per the original sell sheet. The new High Number additions include Error cards, which replicate something unintended from the 1967 set, and Throwback, offering a look at the old-school uniforms worn by select players.

Because the final checklist for 2016 Topps Heritage High Number did not include any of the variations, collectors will have to keep a sharp lookout for these short prints. That's where we come in. A master checklist is found below and each of the different variation types are broken down using the tabs above.

CMP Code Help

Offering collectors additional assistance in spotting the variations are the code backs revealed by breaker brentandbecca. While the actual image is the clear giveaway, codes can be a quicker route to roll through a stack of cards to make sure you did not miss something. Simply check the last three digits of the code found on the back of the card to see what you have:

• Base (#501-700) - ends #110
• Base SP (#701-725) - ends #118
• Action Image Variation - ends #122
• Color Swap Variation - ends #123
• Throwback Variation - ends #988
• Error Variation - ends #989

It is important to note that the codes do not apply to the parallels such as Red Back, Flip Stock or Gum Stain. These will still show the code that corresponds to its spot in the checklist (code #110 or 118, as shown above). Parallels will need to be distinguished based on their visual or physical differences.

Please note that most Ben Zobrist base cards are #564 while the variations, and parallels (Chrome/Mini), are #668. This is just a standard uncorrected error.

2016 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations Master Checklist