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Inception

Topps Inception is a relatively new brand in the market, first introduced in the Topps 2011 football category. The product was designed as a mid-ranged product guaranteed to include two (2) autographs and one (1) relic card per box. One of the key selling points of the product was the inclusion of hard signed, rookie autographs, always a key feature for collectors.

Developing an Identity

While new brands have the luxury of having nothing to be compared to, the challenge lies in continuing to develop a product that delivers value and substance for collectors while developing its own brand identity in a crowded marketplace. In 2012, Topps re-issued the brand in football. Still containing on card rookie autographs, the pack-out configuration maintained the two (2) autographs but dropped the relic card. There was also no change in the price point. The 2012 version capitalized on the strong rookie class with Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck.

2013 and Beyond

The Inception brand is scheduled for 2013 to be released in the Bowman family of baseball products as well as making a return to football . Further adjustments have been made to the value equation and price point as the brand still seeks to find the resonating sweet spot with collectors.

Inception Card Sets

Browse our database of Inception trading card sets, which feature product reviews, set checklists, expert analysis, price comparisons, and more.

2019 Topps Inception Baseball Cards

2019 Topps Inception Baseball Cards

Scheduled to release just in time for the new MLB season, 2019 Topps Inception Baseball supplies collectors with some of the key young stars of the game. The one-pack Hobby boxes each contain an autograph.

2015 Topps Inception Football Cards

2015 Topps Inception Football Cards

2015 Topps Inception Football returns with a focus on the newest batch of rookies. Each hobby box includes two autographs or autographed relics and one relic card.

2015 Bowman Inception Baseball Cards

2015 Bowman Inception Baseball Cards

2015 Bowman Inception Baseball combines stylized designs, prospects and plenty of autographs. Single-pack boxes deliver four autographs and one autographed relic.

2014 Topps Inception Football Cards

2014 Topps Inception Football Cards

This rookie-heavy product brings the distinct Inception look to the NFL Draft class of 2014. Each box includes two autographs and one jumbo relic card.

2014 Bowman Inception Baseball Cards

2014 Bowman Inception Baseball Cards

Returning for a sophomore season, 2014 Bowman Inception Baseball is an all-hits release focused on rookies, prospects and bold designs. Every box delivers four autographs and an autographed relic.

2013 Topps Inception Football Cards

2013 Topps Inception Football Cards

Rookies, autographs and intense photography — 2013 Topps Inception Football has them all. Every single-pack box has a pair of autographs and a jumbo relic card. All base rookies are signed on-card.

2013 Bowman Inception Baseball Cards

2013 Bowman Inception Baseball Cards

2013 Bowman Inception Baseball brings the autograph-heavy brand to the diamond for the first time. Every box delivers four autographs and an autographed relic.

2012 Topps Inception Football Cards

2012 Topps Inception Football Cards

2012 Topps Inception Football sees the return of the dark and distinct design along with tons of rookie signatures. Single-pack boxes promise two autographs or autographed relics and one relic card. Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck and Trent Richardson are among the autograph highlights.