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[[1998 Stadium Club]] is a 400-card set released in two series of 200 cards. For some strange reason, the first series is known as the "Odd Series" and contained the odd numbered base cards (1-399) and the Even Series included even numbered cards (2-400).


Two separate Cal Ripken, Jr. Sound Chip cards were distributed as box toppers in Home Team Advantage boxes.
[[2007 Upper Deck Premier]] is a 244-card set released April 26th, 2007. Each seven card box will contain one of the following:
 
1) A base card serial-numbered to 99 copies;
Subsets include: Prime Rookies (even-numbered 332-354), Future Stars (odd-numbered 361-379), Draft Picks (odd-numbered 381-399) and Transactions (even-numbered 356-400).
2) A Premier Rookie base card serial-numbered to 199 copies, or a Premier Rookie parallel;
3) An autograph serial-numbered to 99 copies or fewer;
4) A second autograph, or a Printing Plate parallel;
5) A Premier Stitchings manufactured patch card serial-numbered to 50 copies or fewer;
6) A triple or quad swatch memorabilia card; and  
7) A dual or triple swatch patch card.


<h4>Previous Sets of the Month</h4>
<h4>Previous Sets of the Month</h4>


[[2012 Topps Heritage]] - [[1983 Topps Traded]] - [[1990 K-Mart]] - [[1993 Finest]] - [[1999 SP Signature Edition]] - [[2002 Topps Archives]] - [[1987 Donruss The Rookies]]  - [[2002 Topps American Pie]] - [[1994 Flair]] - [[2004 SPx]] - [[1998 Topps Stars]] - [[2003 Flair]] - [[2012 Topps Heritage]] - [[2000 Black Diamond Rookie Edition]] - [[2004 Skybox LE]] - [[2005 Topps Pristine Legends]]</td>
[[1977 Hostess]] - [[2009 Kellogg's Japan]] - [[2002 Donruss Originals]] - [[1999 Topps Opening Day]] - [[2006 Upper Deck]] - [[2004 Upper Deck Vintage]] - [[1997 Bowman's Best]] - [[1999 Fleer Brilliants]] - [[1997 New Pinnacle]] - [[2004 Dodgers Fleer]] - [[1995 Topps Embossed]]  - [[2005 Topps Total]] - [[2001 Sweet Spot]] - [[1993 Donruss McDonald's Blue Jays]] - [[1990 Bazooka]] - [[1999 Skybox Molten Metal]] - [[1994 Stadium Club]] - [[1983 Topps Stickers]] - [[2002 Playoff Piece of the Game]] - [[2012 Topps Update]] - [[2000 Greats of the Game]]</td>
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[[2021 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary]] is a 700-card set, released June 29th, 2022 -- nine months late. All cards are on chrome stock and are done in the style of the 1952 Topps set.
[[2024 Topps Definitive Collection]] was released January 10th, 2025.
 
Each 24-pack Hobby box will yield one autograph and seven Refractors.
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[[2022 Select]] was released June 22nd.  As with the [[2021 Select|previous year's product,]] all cards are printed on chromium stock.  The 300-card base set is fractured into three levels.
 
Each 12-pack Hobby box will yield three Prizm parallels, five inserts, two autographs, and two game-used cards.


An all "hit" product, each eight-card box will yield six on-card autographs and two Relics.  Each card is serial-numbered to 50 copies or fewer.
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[[2022 Absolute]] is a 162-card set released by Panini June 10th.
[[2024 Topps Archives]] is a 300-card set released the week of January 8th, 2025. This year's set replicates the 1961, 1970, and 1994 Topps designs.


Each ten-card Hobby pack will yield one memorabilia card and an autograph.
Each 24-pack Hobby box will continue to yield two autographs.
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[[2022 Topps Gypsy Queen]] is a 320-card set released May 18th. Each 24-pack Hobby box will yield two autographs.
[[2024 Topps Luminaries]] was released January 3rd, 2025. Each box contains one autographed card serial-numbered to fifteen copies or fewer.
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[[2022 Diamond Kings]] was released by Panini May 11th. The base set is 200 cards with the last 100 short-printed. Each 12-pack Hobby box will yield 12 inserts, three parallels, one game-used memorabilia card, and an autograph.
[[2024 Panini Prizm]] is a 300-card set released December 13th. Each 12-card Hobby pack will contain an insert and two Prizm parallels.  Every fourth Hobby pack will yield an autograph.
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[[2022 Topps Sterling]] was released May 18th.  Each two-card box contains two autographed game-used cards serial-numbered to 25 copies or less with every fourth box yielding a one-of-one.
[[2024 Triple Threads]] was released December 19th.  This is the return of the Triple Threads brand after a one-year hiatus; however, much of the brand is structured the same.  Each seven-card Hobby pack will contain three base cards, one short-printed base card, one parallel serial-numbered to 199 copies or fewer, one Relic card serial-numbered to 36 copies or fewer, and either an autograph or autographed relic serial-numbered to 99 copies or fewer.


We estimate that 470 cases were produced, a slight decrease from the [[2021 Topps Sterling|previous year's product.]]
The base set was doubled in size to 200 cards, however all 100 of those additional cards are short-printed with 50 rookies and 50 retired players scattered throughout the set.  Each pack will contain one SP.
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[[2022 Topps Tribute]] was released May 11th.  As usual, each three-card pack will include either an autograph or a Relic with half of packs yielding a Relic and half either an autograph or an autographed Relic. Two of the Relics in each Hobby box will be multi-swatch.  
[[2024 Bowman Draft]] is a 200-card set released December 4th. Each Hobby only Jumbo box will contain three autographs, 24 Refractors, and eleven inserts, while Super Jumbo boxes will yield five signatures, 40 Refractors, and ten inserts.
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[[2022 Bowman]] is a 100-card set, supplemented by a 150-card Prospects set, released May 4th. Each Hobby box will yield one autograph and 18 inserts.  Hobby Jumbo boxes will contain three autographs and 12 inserts.
[[2024 Topps Gilded Collection]] is a 150-card Chrome stock set, released November 22nd. All base cards are serial-numbered to 99 copies Each five card box will yield two autographs.
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[[2022 Donruss]] is a 280-card set released by Panini America on April 29th. Each Hobby box will yield two autographs and a game-used card.
[[2024 Topps Chrome Update]] is a 200-card set released in November 13th. As with previous iterations of this product, it is an abbreviated chromium-stock rendition of the Topps Update set.
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[[2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks]] is a 220-card set scheduled for release April 22nd, 2022. The product was delayed from it's original street date of October 2021 due to COVID-19 production issues.
[[2024 Stadium Club]] is a 300-card set released November 6th. Each Hobby box will yield a pair of autographs.
 
Each eight card pack will yield one Silver Prizm, one insert, and one autograph.
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[[2021 Topps Big League]] is a 300-card set released April 20th, 2022 -- ten months behind schedule. Like the the previous year's product, it is targeted toward young collectors.
[[2024 Topps Allen & Ginter]] is a 350-card set, released the week of October 30th. As usual, each 24-pack Hobby box will include three of the following: Autographs, Relics, Rip Cards, or A&G Originals.
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[[2022 Topps Inception]] is a 100-card set released exclusively to Hobby outlets on March 30th. Each seven-card box will contain four base cards, two parallels, and an autograph.
[[2024 Topps Update]] is a 350-card set released October 16th. You know the deal.
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[[2022 Topps Heritage]] is a 725-card set released in two series.  The first 500 cards were released as part of the Heritage Series on March 11th. In keeping with the brand's aesthetic, the design is based on the [[1973 Topps]] set.  Each Hobby box will, as usual, yield a relic, an autograph or an autographed relic.
[[2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome]] is a 200-card set released October 11th. Each 20-pack Hobby box will contain three Refractors and eleven inserts. Every third box will yield an autograph.
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[[2022 Topps Opening Day]] was released March 9th. As usual, the base set is a rehash of 220 cards from the Topps flagship. Each pack will yield one insert -- which are original to the product.
[[2024 Bowman Sterling]] is a 50-card set supplemented by a 50-card "Prospects" set, released October 9th. As with previous Bowman Sterling sets, each pack will contain an autograph.
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[[2022 Topps]] is a 660-card set released in two equal series of 330 cards.  Series One was issued the week of February 9th.  As usual, each 24-pack Hobby box will yield either an autograph or a Relic card while Hobby-exclusive jumbo boxes will yield an autograph, a game-used Relic, and a manufactured "relic."
[[2024 Topps Five Star]] was released September 27th. All cards are autographed, and each box will contain two.
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[[2021 Bowman's Best]] was released December 31st and consists of a 100-card base set. Each pack will yield one Refractor parallel, and each 12-pack Hobby box will have four autographs, six inserts, and an Atomic Refractor.
[[2024 Bowman Chrome]] was released September 11th with a 100-card base set supplemented by a 100-card Prospects set. Each 12-pack Hobby box will yield a pair of autographs.
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For the fifth consecutive year, HTA Choice boxes are available which contain three autographs and nothing else.
[[2021 Bowman Draft]] is a 200-card set released December 31th.  Each Hobby only Jumbo box will contain three autographs, 24 Refractors, and eleven inserts, while Super Jumbo boxes will yield five signatures and 40 Refractors.
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[[2021 Topps Transcendent]] was released December 31st. Only 95 sets were produced.
 
Each factory set, which is packaged in a wooden case contains the following:
 
* One 50-Card base set -- serial-numbered to 95 sets.
* 50 Autographs –- all serial-numbered to 20 copies or fewer, two of which are ones-of-one.
* One, one-of-one Juan Soto and/or Ronald Acuna, Jr. Through the Years Autograph.
* One, one-of-one 1957 Autographed SuperFractor.
* One, one-of-one Icons Gold Deco Autograph.
* One, one-of-one Autographed Relic, Cut Signature Bat Knob, or Cut Signature Bat Nameplate card.
* One, one-of-one Oversized Cut Signature or Oversized Autographed Letter Patch.
* One, one-of-one Sketch Card or Sketch Card Relic.
* One invitation to a VIP meet-and-greet.
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<b>July 6</b>
<b>January 15</b>
* [[2022 Topps Definitive Collection]]
* [[2024 Bowman's Best]]
 
<b>July 13</b>
* [[2022 Topps Pristine]]
 
<b>July 27</b>
* [[2022 Topps Tier One]]
 
<b>August 6</b>
* [[2022 Topps International Trading Card Day]]
 
<b>August 10</b>
* [[2022 Finest]]
* [[2022 Panini Immaculate]]
* [[2022 Topps Heritage|2022 Topps Heritage High Number Series]]
* [[2022 Topps Luminaires]]
 
<b>August 17</b>
* [[2022 Bowman Sterling]]
 
<b>August 24</b>
* [[2022 Panini Chronicles]]
* [[2022 Topps Museum Collection]]
 
<b>August 31</b>
* [[2022 Stadium Club]]
* [[2022 Topps Chrome]]
* [[2022 Topps Five Star]]
 
<b>September 7</b>
* [[2022 Panini Prizm]]
* [[2022 Topps Gold Label]]
 
<b>September 14</b>
* [[2022 Bowman Chrome]]
 
<b>September 28</b>
* [[2022 Topps Allen & Ginter]]
 
<b>September 30</b>
* [[2022 Topps Pro Debut]]
 
<b>September</b>
* [[2022 Topps Gilded Collection]]
 
<b>October 12</b>
* [[2022 Topps Archives]]
* [[2022 Topps Update]]
 
<b>October 19</b>
* [[2022 Bowman Inception]]


<b>November 2</b>
<b>January 25</b>
* [[2022 Topps Cosmic Chrome]]
* [[2024 Topps Transcendent]]


<b>November 9</b>
<b>February 12</b>
* [[2022 Topps Heritage Minor League]]
* [[2025 Topps Series One]]


<b>November 23</b>
<b>February 14</b>
* [[2022 Triple Threads]]
* [[2024 Panini Three & Two]]


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<b>Hobby News</b>
<b>Hobby News</b>
* [http://www.hobbynewsdaily.com Hobby News Daily]
* [http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com Sports Collectors Daily]
* [http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com Sports Collectors Daily]


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* [http://joeaveragecollector.blogspot.com Joe Average Card Collector]
* [http://joeaveragecollector.blogspot.com Joe Average Card Collector]
* [http://projectpedropc.blogspot.com Project Pedro/Cheap Wax Wednesday]
* [http://projectpedropc.blogspot.com Project Pedro/Cheap Wax Wednesday]
* [https://therealisticcollector.com The Realistic Collector]


<b>Trading Web Sites</b>
<b>Trading Web Sites</b>
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<b>Podcasts</b>
<b>Podcasts</b>
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ Hobby Hotline]
* [http://www.sportscardradio.com/index.php/stream-the-sports-card-show Sports Card Radio]
* [http://www.sportscardradio.com/index.php/stream-the-sports-card-show Sports Card Radio]
* [http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cardboardconnectionradio Cardboard Connection Radio]
* [http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cardboardconnectionradio Cardboard Connection Radio]

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Set of the Month

2007 Upper Deck Premier is a 244-card set released April 26th, 2007. Each seven card box will contain one of the following: 1) A base card serial-numbered to 99 copies; 2) A Premier Rookie base card serial-numbered to 199 copies, or a Premier Rookie parallel; 3) An autograph serial-numbered to 99 copies or fewer; 4) A second autograph, or a Printing Plate parallel; 5) A Premier Stitchings manufactured patch card serial-numbered to 50 copies or fewer; 6) A triple or quad swatch memorabilia card; and 7) A dual or triple swatch patch card.

Previous Sets of the Month

1977 Hostess - 2009 Kellogg's Japan - 2002 Donruss Originals - 1999 Topps Opening Day - 2006 Upper Deck - 2004 Upper Deck Vintage - 1997 Bowman's Best - 1999 Fleer Brilliants - 1997 New Pinnacle - 2004 Dodgers Fleer - 1995 Topps Embossed - 2005 Topps Total - 2001 Sweet Spot - 1993 Donruss McDonald's Blue Jays - 1990 Bazooka - 1999 Skybox Molten Metal - 1994 Stadium Club - 1983 Topps Stickers - 2002 Playoff Piece of the Game - 2012 Topps Update - 2000 Greats of the Game
Just Released

2024 Topps Definitive Collection was released January 10th, 2025.

An all "hit" product, each eight-card box will yield six on-card autographs and two Relics. Each card is serial-numbered to 50 copies or fewer.

2024 Topps Archives is a 300-card set released the week of January 8th, 2025. This year's set replicates the 1961, 1970, and 1994 Topps designs.

Each 24-pack Hobby box will continue to yield two autographs.

2024 Topps Luminaries was released January 3rd, 2025. Each box contains one autographed card serial-numbered to fifteen copies or fewer.

2024 Panini Prizm is a 300-card set released December 13th. Each 12-card Hobby pack will contain an insert and two Prizm parallels. Every fourth Hobby pack will yield an autograph.

2024 Triple Threads was released December 19th. This is the return of the Triple Threads brand after a one-year hiatus; however, much of the brand is structured the same. Each seven-card Hobby pack will contain three base cards, one short-printed base card, one parallel serial-numbered to 199 copies or fewer, one Relic card serial-numbered to 36 copies or fewer, and either an autograph or autographed relic serial-numbered to 99 copies or fewer.

The base set was doubled in size to 200 cards, however all 100 of those additional cards are short-printed with 50 rookies and 50 retired players scattered throughout the set. Each pack will contain one SP.

2024 Bowman Draft is a 200-card set released December 4th. Each Hobby only Jumbo box will contain three autographs, 24 Refractors, and eleven inserts, while Super Jumbo boxes will yield five signatures, 40 Refractors, and ten inserts.

2024 Topps Gilded Collection is a 150-card Chrome stock set, released November 22nd. All base cards are serial-numbered to 99 copies Each five card box will yield two autographs.

2024 Topps Chrome Update is a 200-card set released in November 13th. As with previous iterations of this product, it is an abbreviated chromium-stock rendition of the Topps Update set.

2024 Stadium Club is a 300-card set released November 6th. Each Hobby box will yield a pair of autographs.

2024 Topps Allen & Ginter is a 350-card set, released the week of October 30th. As usual, each 24-pack Hobby box will include three of the following: Autographs, Relics, Rip Cards, or A&G Originals.

2024 Topps Update is a 350-card set released October 16th. You know the deal.

2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome is a 200-card set released October 11th. Each 20-pack Hobby box will contain three Refractors and eleven inserts. Every third box will yield an autograph.

2024 Bowman Sterling is a 50-card set supplemented by a 50-card "Prospects" set, released October 9th. As with previous Bowman Sterling sets, each pack will contain an autograph.

2024 Topps Five Star was released September 27th. All cards are autographed, and each box will contain two.

2024 Bowman Chrome was released September 11th with a 100-card base set supplemented by a 100-card Prospects set. Each 12-pack Hobby box will yield a pair of autographs.

For the fifth consecutive year, HTA Choice boxes are available which contain three autographs and nothing else.

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  2. 2024 Topps Archives
  3. 1998 Upper Deck Authenticated Home Run Record
  4. 2024 Triple Threads
  5. 2024 Bowman Draft Sapphire Chrome
  6. 2024 Topps x Chris Berman Boomer's Baseball
  7. 2002 Indians Donruss
  8. 2004 Marlins Opening Day Base Fleer
  9. 2002 Upper Deck USA Baseball
  10. 2024 Topps Brooklyn Collection
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