What’s New
The 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball set makes its debut as the yearly flagship offering from Topps, upholding its enduring legacy. This release showcases MLB athletes, including seasoned players, new rookies, and prominent stars. It's set to launch in February 2026. The collection sticks to the familiar format with a comprehensive base set, various inserts, parallels, autographs, and memorabilia cards.
Configuration at a Glance
- Hobby Box: 24 packs per box, each containing 14 cards
- Jumbo Box: 10 packs per box, each containing 46 cards
- Hobby boxes are equipped with 1 autograph or relic card per box
- Jumbo boxes include 1 autograph and 2 relic cards per box
- Parallels offer a range of color variations and serial-numbered cards
- Case hits and short prints are included, though specific odds are not listed
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Rainbow Foil
- Gold Foil (exclusive to Jumbo)
- Gold (limited to 2026)
- Green Foilboard (limited to 499)
- Advanced Stat (limited to 300)
- Orange Foilboard (limited to 299)
- Red Foilboard (limited to 199)
- Vintage Stock (limited to 99)
- Independence Day (limited to 76)
- Black (limited to 72, available in hobby and jumbo only)
- Mother’s Day Pink (limited to 50)
- Father’s Day Blue (limited to 50)
- Memorial Day Camo (limited to 25)
- Platinum (1/1)
- Printing Plates (1/1)
- Inserts include 1986 Topps Baseball, Greatest Hits, Home Run Challenge, among others
Autographs & Relics
- Autograph cards feature both current and retired athletes
- Relic cards incorporate memorabilia swatches from MLB games
- Autograph Relics merge signatures with memorabilia pieces
- Certain autographs and relics are available as parallels with reduced serial numbers
- Cut signatures and exclusive themed autograph sets are part of the collection
Collector Notes
- The card design showcases a modern appearance with full-bleed photography and team emblems
- Short prints (SP) and super short prints (SSP) are inserted at random
- Parallels and inserts come in varying print quantities, some exclusive to hobby or jumbo boxes
- Odds for particular inserts and parallels aren't specified in the available details
- Standard Topps flagship packaging and branding are used
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