2012 Topps Gypsy Queen

[Taliasen]

2012 Topps Gypsy Queen

Per Box Items:
24 packs per box
10 cards per box
1 pack of mini cards
2 autographs per box
2 relic cards per box

Topps Sell Sheet

The classic 1887 remake returns after a stellar debut. The 350 base cards come in both full-size and mini versions. The standard sized base set cards feature a color 'art-style" action picture of the named player. Bordered in gray with a cream colored graphic, the card fronts have the set name, player name and team name centered along the bottom. The card backs are photo-less, have the team logo and list brief information about a highlight of the player form 2011.

What I pulled:
247 unique cards
188 base set cards = 188/350 base cards = 53% of the base set
22 inserts
33 mini parallels
2 relic cards
2 autograph cards

Base card front and back:


Inserts and parallels: (not all scanned)
Blue frame #/599 Snider and Mathews
8 Sliding Stars
4 Glove Stories
8 Moonshots
3 blue back mini
2 Gypsy Queen back mini
1 green mini: Thames
2 black mini: Martin, Brock
2 Sepia mini #/99: Alex Cobb, Desmond
1 mini Moonshot
1 mini Glove Stories
1 mini Sliding Stars
20 mini parallels


The Hits:
Framed Mini Relic Derek Holland
David Price Relic
Danny Espinosa auto
Joe Benson auto


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Designed like the original 1887 set, 2012 Gypsy queen delivers the look and feel for the nostalgia collectors. I really like the mix of retired stats, current players and RCs. Personally I am not a fan of art-style cards, but I understand that for this product it was necessary. The autographs are on-card and really look good and stand out. The collation was right on with the stated hits. The hits are well designed. Lots of inserts and parallels will make for a fun chase for master set collectors!

The Bottom Line:
I give 2012 Topps Gypsy Queen a buy rating. You should be able to complete the base set with 2 boxes. Lots of parallels and inserts to chase will make this a fun product for set collectors. Buy a box and trade your tigers to me!

The Final Score:
Final Ratings (Out of 5):
Base set collect-ability: 3/5
Big-hit Hunter: 3/5
Prospector Hunter:3/5
Overall Design: 4/5
Fun: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Re-buy: 5/5
Overall Quality: 5/5

Overall: 33/40 (83% = B)

Topps sent me this box to review for Full Spectrum Baseball. As always I am offering base and insert cards to members here for a SASE.

Thanks to Topps for making this review possible!

Tal

[ChosenOne719]

nice looking cards and great review... i see you give away the base and inserts do you have any Washington stuff?

[adadas101]

I can use all of the mini's for my set, lmk.

[tylerj1987]

Looking for molina green black and sepia minis.

[thehueys]

Looking for Pirates if you have any

[bryanATX]

I would take that sliding stars Castro off your hands. Also any cubs...I think its awesome that u do this by the way. Thank u!

[wrigleyfield]

I could send you a SASE for the Cubs you pulled.

[yellowsuby03]

i could send you a SASE for the Pirates base you pulled

[Taliasen]

nice looking cards and great review... i see you give away the base and inserts do you have any Washington stuff?

Have one Washington insert for you for a SASE. Post it up.

I can use all of the mini's for my set, lmk.

Specific numbers?

Looking for molina green black and sepia minis.

I listed all of the green, black, and sepia cards I pulled. No Molina.

Looking for Pirates if you have any

3 inserts for you for a SASE, post it up.

I would take that sliding stars Castro off your hands. Also any cubs...I think its awesome that u do this by the way. Thank u!

Castro for you for a SASE, POST it up.

I could send you a SASE for the Cubs you pulled.

Someone beat you to them.

i could send you a SASE for the Pirates base you pulled

Someone beat you to them.

Tal

[robbjay66]

i could use all the yankees! thanks!