2008 Topps
Description
2008 Topps is a 660-card set released in two series of 330. Series One was released in February, 2008, with the second series in late May.
Distribution
Hobby/Retail: 36 packs per box, 11 cards per pack (MSRP: $1.59). 12 boxes per case.
HTA Jumbos: 10 packs per box, 46 cards per pack (MSRP: $10). Six boxes per case. Exclusive to HTA Hobby stores.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
Series One
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds | Retail Odds | Jumbo Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 330 | - | ? | ? | ? |
| Gold Foil | 331 | - | 1:2 | 1:2 | ? |
| Gold | 331 | 2008 | 1:9 | 1:13 | 1:3 |
| Black | 330 | 57 | 1:95 | N/A | ? |
| Platinum | 330 | one-of-one | ? | N/A | ? |
| Printing Plates | 330 | four-for-each | ? | N/A | ? |
| 50th Anniversary All-Rookie Team | 55 | - | 1:5 | 1:5 | ? |
| 50th Anniversary All-Rookie Team Gold | 55 | 99 | 1:1290 | 1:1290 | 1:1100 |
| Own The Game | 25 | - | 1:6 | 1:6 | ? |
| Year in Review | 60 | - | 1:6 | 1:6 | ? |
| Campaign 2008 | 12 | - | 1:9 | 1:9 | 1:2 |
| Campaign 2008 Gold | 12 | - | ? | ? | 1:5 |
| Dick Perez | 10 | - | N/A | ? | N/A |
| K-Mart Gold Cards | 10 | - | N/A | ? | N/A |
| Trading Card History | 25 | - | 1:12 | 1:12 | ? |
| Mickey Mantle Home Run History | 35 | - | ? | ? | ? |
| The Mickey Mantle Story | 10 | - | ? | ? | ? |
| Presidential Stamp Collection | 30 | 90 | ? | ? | ? |
| 2007 Highlight Relics | 20 | - | ? | ? | ? |
| 50th Anniversary All-Rookie Team Relics | 20 | 50 | 1:7178 | 1:50,700 | 1:366 |
| In the Name Relics | 52 | varies | ? | ? | ? |
| Mickey Mantle Home Run History Relics | 35 | 7 | ? | ? | ? |
| Mickey Mantle Reprint Relic | 1 | 55 | ? | ? | ? |
| 2007 Highlight Autographs | 54 | - | ? | ? | ? |
| 50th Anniversary All-Rookie Team Autographs | 40 | 50 | ? | ? | ? |
| World Champion Relics | 15 | 100 | 1:4792 | 1:33,333 | 1:244 |
| World Champion Relics Autographs | 10 | varies | 1:14,417 | 1:99,000 | 1:732 |
| Campaign 2008 Cut Signatures | 5 | 15 | ? | ? | ? |
Checklist
Base Set
Series One
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Series Two
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Gimmicks
Series One
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Series Two
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Parallels
All 660 base cards are available in the following parallels.
- Gold Foil
- Gold (serial-numbered to 2008 copies)
- Black (serial-numbered to 57 copies)
- Platinum (one-of-one)
- Printing Plates (four-for-each)
In addition the Rudy Guiliani gimmick card is also available in Gold Foil and Gold versions.
Silk
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Inserts
50th Anniversary All-Rookie Team
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Own The Game
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Year in Review
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Campaign 2008
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Dick Perez
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K-Mart Gold Cards
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Trading Card History
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Mickey Mantle Home Run History
See Mickey Mantle Home Run History.
The Mickey Mantle Story
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Manufactured Relics
Presidential Stamp Collection
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Autographs and Game Used
2007 Highlight Relics
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2007 Highlight Autographs
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50th Anniversary All-Rookie Team Relics
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50th Anniversary All-Rookie Team Autographs
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In the Name Relics
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Mickey Mantle Home Run History Relics
See Mickey Mantle Home Run History.
Mickey Mantle Reprint Relic
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World Champion Relics
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World Champion Relics Autographs
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Campaign 2008 Cut Signatures
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