2025 MLB Tokyo Series Product
 

Looks like they are milking the Tokyo Series by partnering with popular artist, Takashi Murakami.

1. Murakami inspired merchandise.
2. Murakami 2025 Topps Series 1 exclusive variations. I assume they will have normal base cards, but some Murakami variations. This looks like it'll only be sold in Japan.
3. Murakami x Topps set. This will be sold on Complex.com for those of us in the US on March 7th.

I love murakami but not sure it translates to trading cards

[QUOTE=boxbuster7;19830037]I love murakami but not sure it translates to trading cards[/QUOTE]

You could say that about every Project 2020 and Project 70 and Project 100 artist. But there are people that love those cards. I'm sure he'll make some interesting designs

[QUOTE=rms13;19830044]You could say that about every Project 2020 and Project 70 and Project 100 artist. But there are people that love those cards. I'm sure he'll make some interesting designs[/QUOTE]

did you see the ohtani card?

But still no 2024 Japan Edition. :doh:

I will be buying these, I think they look great.

[IMG]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GkzqaWbWUAEg9Lc?format=jpg&name=small[/IMG]

[QUOTE=bub838;19830183]I will be buying these, I think they look great.

[IMG]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GkzqaWbWUAEg9Lc?format=jpg&name=small[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Yep. I love these.

[QUOTE=BayAreaChris;19830028]Looks like they are milking the Tokyo Series by partnering with popular artist, Takashi Murakami.

1. Murakami inspired merchandise.
2. Murakami 2025 Topps Series 1 exclusive variations. I assume they will have normal base cards, but some Murakami variations. This looks like it'll only be sold in Japan.
3. Murakami x Topps set. This will be sold on Complex.com for those of us in the US on March 7th.[/QUOTE]

I think the #2 is just "Series 1 Tokyo Series Mega Box" and have no relation with Murakami.
All Murakami variations are part of Murakami x Topps set, is my understanding.

Anyways, while March 1st in Japan is the official release date of "Series 1 Tokyo Series Mega Box", they are now taking pre-orders (it's still Feb 28th over there too).
Limit 6 per order, and per account.
If you live in US (or most of outside of Japan), unless you use a re-shipper, the shipping cost is going to be enormous.

[url]https://jp.topps.com/products/topps-series-one-tokyo-series[/url]

There are Murakami parallels numbered to 5 in those series 1 boxes.

[url]https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6161501/2025/02/27/topps-fanatics-tokyo-series-murakami-ohtani/[/url]

[QUOTE=BayAreaChris;19830348]There are Murakami parallels numbered to 5 in those series 1 boxes.

[url]https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6161501/2025/02/27/topps-fanatics-tokyo-series-murakami-ohtani/[/url][/QUOTE]

Ah okay, didn't see that one till now.
Thanks.

A little too cartoony looking for me but I'm sure they will sell just fine.

[QUOTE=BayAreaChris;19830348]There are Murakami parallels numbered to 5 in those series 1 boxes.

[url]https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6161501/2025/02/27/topps-fanatics-tokyo-series-murakami-ohtani/[/url][/QUOTE]

First time I can recall seeing checklist info in the NYT!

I'm already in for 6 boxes including the expensive shipping.

Yeah shipping is almost as much as the boxes themselves, not sure I can do it.

[QUOTE=hammertime;19830401]Yeah shipping is almost as much as the boxes themselves, not sure I can do it.[/QUOTE]

I have a feeling that these will go for quite a bit more on the secondary market so ultimately, I think it'll be cheaper.

I ordered six, delivery to a reshipper. Thanks for the link!

Ultimately, I just want a base set. I'm betting with each box having a complete one I should be able to find one fairly cheap eventually. If anyone is parallel and insert hunting and wants to unload one, let me know. I'll try to snag a few on release but won't freak out if they go in seconds.

[QUOTE=jduds;19830441]Ultimately, I just want a base set. [B]I'm betting with each box having a complete one I should be able to find one fairly cheap [/B]eventually. If anyone is parallel and insert hunting and wants to unload one, let me know. I'll try to snag a few on release but won't freak out if they go in seconds.[/QUOTE]

I see 16 packs of 14 cards per box. Are we sure there will be a complete set in each box? I'd almost prefer some sort of random collation.

[QUOTE=BabaORiley;19830491]I see 16 packs of 14 cards per box. Are we sure there will be a complete set in each box? I'd almost prefer some sort of random collation.[/QUOTE]

I think he was talking about the Murakami set, available only on Complex, which is a complete set and one parallel.

[QUOTE=hammertime;19830062]But still no 2024 Japan Edition. :doh:[/QUOTE]

Looks like they are skipping right to 2025
[url]https://jp.topps.com/products/topps-series-one-tokyo-series[/url]

[QUOTE=BabaORiley;19830491]I see 16 packs of 14 cards per box. Are we sure there will be a complete set in each box? I'd almost prefer some sort of random collation.[/QUOTE]

These are two different products.
There is the Murakami Toko Series Set going on sale next week.
And then 2025 Series 1 - Japan Tokyo Series Edition boxes

[QUOTE=acunamatata1;19830505]I think he was talking about the Murakami set, available only on Complex, which is a complete set and one parallel.[/QUOTE]

Yep. That's the one I'm after. Hopefully I'll just be able to snag one without the bots going crazy but I've seen this promoted quite a few places so I'm betting there is a bit of a frenzy.

The Tokyo Nights cards in the Tokyo Series boxes are amazing. I'm hoping they are one a box and not case hits or harder so they'll be halfway affordable.

Checklist showing the exclusive content. Murakami parallel is 1:40 boxes and /10.
[url]https://www.checklistinsider.com/2025-topps-mlb-tokyo-series-1-baseball[/url]

There also appears to be a retail box (20 packs)
[url]https://www.mint-mall.net/products/detail.php?product_id=1015430[/url]

[QUOTE=bub838;19830433]I ordered six, delivery to a reshipper. Thanks for the link![/QUOTE]

smart

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