2012 Topps Football…Huge Gallery

With Topps football releasing on the 8th I thought I would post a ton of pictures I have been gathering.This years Topps is loaded based on early retail breaks.I am eagerly awaiting the hobby release.

Topps previews National Wrapper Redemptions.

Here are pics of the Gypsy Queen Wrapper Redemption cards for Bryce Harper and Robert Griffin III.

2012 Topps Triple Threads Football preview pictures

Topps released some mock ups for 2012 Topps Triple Threads today.It looks to be the same product as it always is.No major changes from the previous years are noticable in the mock ups.

2012 Topps Mini

Topps announced via Beckett today that they will be rolling out a mini version of the 2012 Topps set similar to what they did in 1975.This will be packaged 24 packs to a box with 10 cards per pack.Both Series will be included in packs.The box states collect all 661 cards which leads one to believe that the Harper rookie will be included as well.Each box will contain one relic or autographed card.

Here is the kicker though,It will only be available via www.shoptopps.com .This is the second product Topps has released exclusively through the website.In 2011 they released Topps Magic Football through the site.

New 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter pictures!

Topps released these pictures for 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter.One features a Dracula “autograph” which is 2 bloody fang marks on the card.The other is a card of the fire breather.You can always count on Allen & Ginter to keep things fresh and interesting.

2012 Topps Strata Football

While details on this release a few and far between one thing is very clear.This may be the most visually appealing set Topps has released for football in many years.

2012 Topps Series 2 Variations Checklist and Pictures.

The images have been borrowed from www.cardboardconnection.com .

My first impression is I am not impressed overall.The handful of Legends seem out of place.The seldom seen photos used are the highlight here.

2012 Topps Series 2 Baseball Short Prints and Variations Gallery

30. Derek Jeter – Celebrating with Team

30. Joe DiMaggio

80. David Price – with Trophy

85. Jason Heyward – Throwback Jersey

158. Josh Reddick – Rookie Cup

207. J.P. Arencibia – Rookie Cup

273. David Freese – Rally Squirrel

273. Stan Musial

280. Ryan Howard – Back of Jersey

330. Matt Kemp – Beast Mode Shirt

330. Willie Mays

331. Albert Pujols – Wearing Suit, Waving

331. Babe Ruth

350. Evan Longoria – Signing Autographs

398. Buster Posey – San Francisco Trolley

430. Felix Hernandez – as Larry Bernandez

462. Brett Lawrie – Pie in the Face

497. Andrew McCutchen – with Mascot

497. Roberto Clemente

537. Ichiro – Wearing Sunglasses

540. Dustin Pedroia – Standing on Field, American Flag

600. Clayton Kershaw – Wearing Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey

639. Justin Verlander – Holding Two No-Hit Balls

650. Prince Fielder – Signing Autographs

660. Yu Darvish – Throwing Left-Handed, Warm-Ups

661. Bryce Harper

2012 Topps Tier One Bat Knobs

I took these pictures from a post on freedom cardboard.com .This should be a huge hit on the secondary market.Tons of big names are included in this set.

2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Uncut sheets

Here are some uncut sheets from 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter.I always liked these sneek peeks right from the printer.

2012 Topps Football wrapper and box design revealed.

Topps released an image of the wrapper and box design for 2012 Topps Football.