What is a “Reed Buy”?

We have tagged all of his acquisitions as a Reed Buy so you’ll know where to look first for all of his deals. Almost every item is “one-of-a-kind” – so when you see something interesting, don’t hesitate, because there are likely many other collectors who are thinking the exact same thing!

Look for Yu Darvish Autograph Cards!

Look for (2) Fan Favorites Autographs per box!

Key Rookie: Bryce Harper (Short-Print), Jesus Montero, Drew Pomeranz, Yoenis Cespedes, Yu Darvish, Jarrod Parker, Brad Peacock.

2012 TOPPS ARCHIVES GETS HUGE BOOST FROM ADDED CONTENT

Topps is pleased to announce that 2012 Topps Archives Baseball, which streets in less than 2 weeks, features major additions! (image attached)

The product, which already includes two autographs per hobby box, all your favorite classic Topps designs, cool inserts, original Topps cards, items from the Vault and more...just got better!

Here is what's new

• Redemption Cards for Bryce Harper's first Autographed Rookie Card!

This on-card beauty is in the 1984 Topps design.

• Autographed Rookie Cards of pitching phenom Yu Darvish.
• Six-Player Autographed Book Cards.

10 cards and all 1 of 1's

• The first-ever "Touched By Greatness" Autographed card.

This oversized card not only features Cal Ripken, Jr.'s signature, but his hand print as well!

• "I said sweep the leg!"...Hobby Box Loaders highlighting autographs from Martin Kove (the Sensei) and Billy Zabak (Johnny) of the Karate Kid.
• Hobby Case Loaders...Find 100 different original Topps player contracts.
• Fifty 1 of 1 Cut Signatures from the most beloved names of the 1980s.
• Frank Robinson Autographed buybacks...88 in all.
• 50 redemption cards for a 2012 Topps Archives uncut sheet.

Topps Announces Bryce Harper Rookie Card Plans

Topps Archives - Collectors will find redemptions in both hobby and retail for Bryce's Fan Favorites autograph (on-card) and the young star will be included as a short printed base card (# 241).

Look for an assortment of autographs including Fan Favorites and Topps Originals and uncover special gems with redemptions from the Topps Vault. This is the ultimate collection for the Topps Baseball Card enthusiast!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

200 BASE CARDS

Featuring Retired Stars, Veterans and Top Rookies on the 1954, 1971, 1980 and 1984 designs.

Also includes 40 Fan Favorites High-Numbered short prints found 1:4 packs.

Parallels

Archives Gold Parallel (1:12)

Base Card Printing Plates 1 of 1 HOBBY ONLY

Fan Favorites Autographs

The beloved Fan Favorites Autographs are back! These on-card beauties feature baseball's truly Fan Favorites such as Dave Kingman, Andy Van Slyke and Will

Clark on designs from their era, but with an all-new photo. There are up to 75 different players in all!

More Autographs & Relics

1956 Topps Relic Cards: Featuring 55 players on the classic 1956 design.

Framed Autographed 1983 Minis: 25 players sign mini versions of 1983 Topps #'d to 25. HOBBY ONLY

Topps Autographed Originals: 10 retired stars sign their original Topps card. Sequentially #'d to 5. HOBBY ONLY

INSERTS

Before the insert card craze of the 1990s, Topps was experimenting and testing new technologies 30 years prior. Topps pays tribute to 4 classic

insert sets featuring active and retired stars.

1967 Topps Stickers - (25 subjects) (1:8)

1968 Topps 3D - (15 subjects) (1:8)

1969 Topps Deckle Edge - (15 subjects) (1:12)

1977 Topps Cloth - (25 subjects) (1:6)

Topps Reprints - 50 different cards featuring Hall Of Fames on classic Topps Reprints (1:4)

Insert Printing Plates - (130 subjects) (1 of 1) HOBBY ONLY

Topps is not only going out onto the secondary market and buying back unopened packs for this special release, but it's opening the door to its Vault to offer

collectors unique and one of a kind items!

Topps Originals - Topps buybacks foil stamped with the Archives logo.

Topps Originals Redemption - 100 redemptions good for for an original vintage pack, set or card!

Topps Vault Redemption - 20 redemptions good for items from our Vault!

1968 Uncut half proof sheet featuring Nolan Ryan Rookie card

1985 Topps Woolworth Mickey Mantle card contract

1971 Uncut sheet

24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack

Product Highlights

• 24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack
• 2 Autographs Per Box!
• Find Buyback Cards!
• Look for Yu Darvish Autographs
• Redemptions for uncut card sheets & contracts

• Manufacturer: Topps
• Product: Archives
• Series:
• UPC/Barcode: N/A
• Release Date: May 23rd, 2012

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Archives
• Product: 2012 Topps Archives Baseball Hobby Box (Reed Buy)
• Configuration: Hobby Box
• Year: 2012
• Category: Baseball Cards