your thoughts on the 1956 topps set?

**Hawaiian Bam Bam** · 11-02-2012, 11:44 PM

your thoughts on the 1956 topps set? anyone collect it? im thinking about trying to collect the complete set!

**gps29070** · 11-03-2012, 12:04 AM

back when Topps paid as much attention to the back of the card as to the front of the card. While I normally hate horizontal fronts on cards, this series does well by having an in-action pic and a portrait pic on the card. The backs feature the classic cartoons that take up more than half the back, but only one season of stats and lifetime stats. 1956 Topps I believe was also the first set that had access to all MLB players.

I wish you the best in trying to complete this one, especially in any type of decent condition.

And just a thought, isn't it nice not to see a paragraph full of disclaimers and licenses on the back of a card?

**Dabigyankeeman** · 11-03-2012, 05:35 PM

I think its the alltime best looking set, plus its full of superstars, and its not gigantic in number of cards. I think its a great set to go for. As a New York collector, i have team sets of 1956 Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants and they are so nice even with some in lessor condition.

**39special** · 11-03-2012, 06:04 PM

I agree that '56's are great looking cards.One of my favorites.Good luck putting the set together!!

**jaybird_1981** · 11-03-2012, 11:17 PM

My favorite set and one I am still slowly working on.

**Hawaiian Bam Bam** · 11-04-2012, 10:31 PM

thanks guys, i appreciate all your comments/advice. I have decided to try to put this set together and get the cards signed and psa slabbed. it is my favorite topps set of all time and would look great signed and slabbed!

**BSEBALLCOMMISH75** · 11-05-2012, 10:57 AM

Greetings:
HBB G'Luck on the getting ones that are signed by players especially on finding ones that are signed that have been deceased as for the slabbing I am not a huge fan of graded so I rather not comment on that part but as for the vintage collector whos still working on a 1967 Topps set I am hoping you can complete the set before the 75th of its first released.

**the 'stache** · 11-05-2012, 10:56 PM

I'm a sucker for the late 50's Topps sets. 1956 was a great year. I love the profile and action shot combination. I'm going to buy either the '55 or '56 Ted Williams when I start my vintage binge here shortly. Car is paid off, so I can play a little more ;)

Good luck with the collection!