2012 Topps Pro Debut

[Taliasen]

2012 Topps Pro Debut

Per Box Items:
24 Packs per box
8 cards per pack
2 autograph cards per box
2 relic cards per box

Topps sell sheet

These cards are basically identical to 2012 Topps with only the addition of the Pro Debut logo in the upper corner. The standard sized cards feature a full color action shot of the player. Bordered in white, the card fronts have the set and player name in silver foil. A rounded graphic in the lower left corner of the card fronts has the team logo. The graphic is trimmed in a similar color to the team color scheme. The card backs are photo-less and are horizontal in layout. The backs list moderate biographical information and career highlights.

What I pulled:
188 unique cards - no duplicates
174 base set cards = 174/220 = 79% of the base set
8 All Star cards
2 gold parallel cards
2 relic cards
2 autograph cards

Base card front and back:


Parallels and inserts: (not all scanned)
Gold #/50 Smith, Baez
8 All-Star cards


The Hits:
Junior lake relic
Gary Brown GOLD relic #/50
Didi Gregorius auto
Side by Side Dual auto Kevin Matthews/Zach Cone #/50


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I absolutely love 2012 Topps Pro Debut base card design. It is pretty much the same as 2012 Topps. I really like that Topps is keeping the same design and continuity across all of their sets this year. The design is simple and clean. I also really like the horizontal backs and the occasional horizontal fronts. The shot selection is great with some good actions shots and some candid moments. I really like the patriotic design of the All-Star cards. Baseball is America's past-time and I will always give high marks anytime a card company can combine the two. The autographs are sticker autos but fit the card well.

The Bottom Line:
I give 2012 Topps Pro Debut a buy rating. It will be very easy to complete a base set with a box, a few extra packs or some light trading. A prospector's dream with great looking inserts! Buy a box and trade your Tigers cards to me!

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

Overall: 36/40 (90% = A)

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

[tylerj1987]

Can I have your cardinals? I can shoot you a list of all there minor league team names if u need it

[Taliasen]

Can I have your cardinals? I can shoot you a list of all there minor league team names if u need it

Yeah, I need the team names.

Tal

[shortking98]

I would be interested in Red Sox base (Pawtucket Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Salem Red Sox, Greenville Drive, Lowell Spinners)

[rarthur]

Did you get either of these base cards?

Chase Davidson #19
D'Andre Toney #169

These would complete my Astros Prospect base needs from the product

[gwo311]

any iowa cubs?

[arfmax]

I'd be interested in any Kane County Cougars, Beloit Snappers, or Phillies minors (Williamsport Crosscutters, Lakewood Blue Claws, Clearwater Threshers, Reading Phillies, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs).

Please let me know, and thank you for the offer.

-arfmax

[tylerj1987]

Yeah, I need the team names.

Tal

Memphis redbirds
Springfield cardinals
palm beach cardinals
quad cities river bandits
Batavia muckdogs
johnson city cardinals

[thrashers2005]

any andrelton simmons?

[Taliasen]

I would be interested in Red Sox base (Pawtucket Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Salem Red Sox, Greenville Drive, Lowell Spinners)

Have 6 for you. Please post. Include a note as to what I am sending you and have enough postage.

Did you get either of these base cards?

Chase Davidson #19
D'Andre Toney #169

These would complete my Astros Prospect base needs from the product

Have them both. Please post for a SASE

any iowa cubs?

Nope sorry.

I'd be interested in any Kane County Cougars, Beloit Snappers, or Phillies minors (Williamsport Crosscutters, Lakewood Blue Claws, Clearwater Threshers, Reading Phillies, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs).

Please let me know, and thank you for the offer.

-arfmax

Have 7 for you. Please post. Include a note as to what I am sending you and have enough postage.

Memphis redbirds
Springfield cardinals
palm beach cardinals
quad cities river bandits
Batavia muckdogs
johnson city cardinals

Have 12 for you. Please post. Include a note as to what I am sending you and have enough postage.

any andrelton simmons?

Card #?

Tal