Topps Unveils 2007 Baseball Design

[SingleDaddyof2]

http://www.topps.com/sports/news/top...px?news_id=123

"...In addition to the reveal, Topps recently mailed distributors one of three different giant baseball cards, which includes product information and highlights for 2007 Topps Series 1 on the card back. The 3-card set includes David Ortiz (1of 3), David Wright (2 of 3) and Ryan Howard (3 of 3)."

Wow, these giant cards sound like their gonna be pretty rare. (And I wonder how many people will get confused and wonder how the Giants acquired David Ortiz, David Wright and Ryan Howard, LOL.)

...can't wait for the first week of February!

Andy

[Johnny8242]

I Kinda like it. Liked 06 better but Im looking forward to the day those come out I love Topps Baseball!

[barrow]

This set is going to have the auto on every base card? I really turned off by sets that have that.

[SingleDaddyof2]

I think Topps' intention with the black-border design is to evoke the 1971 Topps design. That set is one of the most popular, most collected sets ever, especially since the black borders were prone to chipping, which made mint-condition cards tougher to find. As for facsimile autographs printed on each card, those have never done anything for me. I can do without facsimile autographs, thank you.

On another note, would you believe mlb.com already has 2007 Topps Series 1 for sale (EDIT: one of their "Future Products", AVAILABILITY: Leaves warehouse in 17 - 19 weeks). Even though a box of 2006 Topps Baseball is pictured, I think the text does apply to 2007 Topps:

2007 Topps MLB 1 Hobby (36 packs 12 cards per pack) 330 cards in all black border format! Mantle is card #7 - 30 Rookie Cards including Sept Call Ups! Gold, Copper, Platinum, Printing Plate and 1st Edition parallels. "The Greatest Generation" insert program begins here - Pays tribute to the Major League Baseball players who served in World War II, 15 players in Series 1, inserts 1:36pks.

Featuring cut signatures, and autographs from: Yogi Berra, Hoyt Wilhelm, Bob Lemon, Pee Wee Reese, and more! "Generation Now" Continuity program highlighting the young stars of Major League Baseball Exclusive autographs from Topps Spokesmen Met phenom David Wright and Phillie Ryan Howard -220-card program to appear across all three 2007 Topps Baseball releases, spotlights the 2006 accomplishments 1 in 4 packs: Ryan Howard, David Wright, Chien-Ming Wang, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, and more! " Mickey Mantle" NEW! The "Mickey Mantle Story" - a continuity program recounting his remarkable story on and off the diamond. Mickey Mantle HR History continues with home runs #202-301, with Relic parallel numbered to 7 of each card! Topps historic 1952 Mantle card is reprinted and features a relic piece, numbered to 52 cards "Unlock the Mick" exclusive game cheats allow 2K7 video gamers to unlock Mickey Mantle and play him in the game! New! Josh Gibson Home Run History insert pays homage to his 800-plus home run career. Designed by famed sports artist Dick Perez. In the Name Relic Cards featuring letter patches from the 2006 All-Star jerseys - 65 different 1 of 1 's. Alex Rodriquez Home Run cards, featuring A-Rod's first 25 career home runs, 1 per box. 2006 Highlights featuring autographs and relics- 20 different players.

Should be interesting...

Andy