What’s New
The 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball set debuts as the yearly flagship offering from Topps, continuing its esteemed legacy. This collection includes a variety of MLB players, from seasoned veterans to fresh rookies and prominent stars. Scheduled for a February 2026 release, the product retains its classic format with an extensive base set, a range of 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
- Each hobby box includes 1 autograph or relic card
- Jumbo boxes feature 1 autograph and 2 relic cards
- Parallels offer numerous color variations and serial-numbered options
- Case hits and short prints are included, though specific odds are not 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 feature both current and former players
- Relic cards incorporate memorabilia swatches from MLB games
- Autograph Relics combine player signatures with memorabilia pieces
- Some autographs and relics are available as parallels with reduced serial numbers
- Cut signatures and unique themed autograph sets are part of the collection
Collector Notes
- The card design boasts a modern aesthetic with full-bleed photography and team logos
- Short prints (SP) and super short prints (SSP) are inserted randomly
- Parallels and inserts vary in print runs, 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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