Topps has created a new product for 2011 that has collectors buzzing with excitement. This product has a mid-level price point so expect packs to set you back around $50 each. Although the price per pack is steep for most collectors, these cards seem to have great value and loaded with autographs, relics, and patches. There are 12 boxes per master case and 4 packs per box. Each pack contains 5 cards per pack. You will not see this product in retail stores as it is a hobby exclusive. Every pack contains one numbered autograph card or one numbered jumbo or multi relic card. Every box contains 4 premium hits which consist of an on-card autograph card, an autographed multi-relic card, a jumbo relic card, and a quad relic card.
BASE CARDS - three per pack – consists of 100 top veterans, key rookies and legendary heroes on 48pt full bleed stock highlighted with action photography.
PARALLEL BASE CARDS - one per pack - the base set is paralleled as follows
- Platinum numbered one of one
- Gold numbered to 99
- Copper numbered to 199
- Blue numbered to 299
AUTOGRAPH CARDS – one per box
- Monumental Markings on-card autographs – 75 rookies and veterans personally sign on striking red foil cards. Also available in a gold foil parallel version numbered to 5.
- Monumental Markings on-card dual autographs - two players team up and sign directly on each elegant silver foil card. Numbered to 15.
- Museum Collection - 1 per 12 box case - each of these remarkably stunning metal framed cards is embellished with an on-card autograph and is numbered to 10.
AUTOGRAPHED MULTI-RELIC CARDS - one per box
Acclaimed Impressions dual relic autograph - These 75 players appear on silver foil cards, showcased with a signature and two relic swatches. Also available in a one of one patch version and a gold foil version numbered to 5.
Acclaimed Impressions triple relic autograph - 35 subjects displayed with three relics and an autograph. Also available in a one of one patch version and a gold foil version numbered to 5.
JUMBO RELIC CARDS – one per box
Ty Cobb Jersey Stitching - A truly one of a kind card featuring the stitched nametag from the Georgia Peach's game-worn jersey. Numbered one of one.
Titanic Jumbo Relics - Oversized and unique game-used memorabilia pieces highlight 130 ball players on show-stopping silver foil cards, numbered to 99.
Also available in a gold foil version numbered to 10.
Titanic Jumbo Patch Relics - Fifty players with a multi-color patch on silver foil cards numbered to 5.
Titanic Jumbo Relic Autographs - Over 100 stars appear with their signature and a giant swatch on numbered to 10 cards. One per 12 box case.
QUAD RELIC CARDS - one per box
Gametime Mementos single player quad relic autographs – 25 major leaguers with their autograph and four relic pieces on cards numbered to 10.
Gametime Mementos quad patch relics - 35 players are saluted with 4 various-colored patches on each card numbered to 5.
Gametime Mementos single player quad relics - each card from over 55 diamond stand-outs features 4 pieces of game-used gear and is numbered to 199. Also available in a gold foil version numbered to 25.
Gametime Mementos legends quad relics - 8 all-time greats, including DiMaggio, Ruth, Cobb, and Gehrig on cards showcasing each player with 4 relics and numbered to 25. Also available in a gold foil version numbered to 5.
As you can see, Topps Marquee is poised to deliver the goods. It has what every collector wants: superb photography, large relics, and lots of autographs. You will have to bring your big bats for this product but the pay off seems worth it.
I would be interested in what anyone else has to say about this product. Is Topps Marquee a home run or should I avoid it? Let me know!!
Thanks!
Craig from Texas
Sounds interesting but very out of my price range ! If you buy any I would be interested in a wrapper though.I have a collection of wrappers in binders just like my cards.
ReplyDeleteBaseball Dad - send me a email and I'll get you a wrapper. I've got a 3 box group break coming up.
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