What’s New
The 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball set debuts as Topps' annual flagship offering, continuing its longstanding tradition. This collection showcases MLB athletes, featuring a mix of seasoned players, rookies, and stars. Set for a February 2026 release, the product upholds the classic format with a comprehensive base set, diverse inserts, parallels, autographs, and memorabilia cards.
Configuration at a Glance
- Hobby Box: 24 packs per box, with 14 cards in each pack
- Jumbo Box: 10 packs per box, containing 46 cards per pack
- Hobby boxes include 1 autograph or relic card per box
- Jumbo boxes feature 1 autograph and 2 relic cards per box
- Parallels offer various color options and serial-numbered editions
- Case hits and short prints are included, though specific odds aren't provided
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 highlight both current and former players
- Relic cards feature memorabilia pieces from MLB games
- Autograph Relics combine both signatures and memorabilia elements
- Certain autographs and relics are available as parallels with limited serial numbers
- Cut signatures and rare themed autograph collections are part of the set
Collector Notes
- Card design incorporates a modern aesthetic with full-bleed photography and team logos
- Short prints (SP) and super short prints (SSP) are inserted randomly
- Parallels and inserts have different print quantities, with some exclusive to hobby or jumbo boxes
- Odds for particular inserts and parallels are not detailed in the available information
- Standard Topps flagship packaging and branding are maintained
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