First Buzz: 2023 Topps Big League baseball cards - Page 3

rsmath · 03-09-2023, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ATLOTP

I love Big League. Are the action figures returning?

i have no seen mentions in the preview articles and i assume topps won't include them so they can release this on time.

Silas Barnaby · 03-09-2023, 11:11 PM

Drip cards are for "drippiest fits" and are "limited" while GO! cards are "super limited" and aim to get collectors "up, get amped and get going to chase this super limited set of bombastic chrome cards sprinkled throughout a variety of Topps Baseball products in 2023.

Topps Executive: We want a set with attitude. It's edgy, it's 'in your face'. You've heard the expression "let's get busy"? Well, this is a set who gets "biz-zay!" Consistently and thoroughly.

RedLabelRecords · 03-09-2023, 11:38 PM

Sonic wave expected for this?

Jolten Joe · 03-13-2023, 03:04 PM

I think this is a great set for younger kids. I mean who wouldn't want the chance to have their own Baseball Card ? (Hopefully there is an age limit and we don't get Fat Joe 40 somethin guy)

Also interested in the " Let's Go " chrome cards which they say will be sprinkled throughout various Topps products in 2023 not just Big league.

Nor sure on the Mascot cards yet as the Mr. Mets example isn't that great. I mean is he shopping for meat at the butcher shop or something ? lol

Bunny Hop · 03-13-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolten Joe

Not sure on the Mascot cards yet as the Mr. Mets example isn't that great. I mean is he shopping for meat at the butcher shop or something ? lol

I think that's a subway car. YMMV shopping for meat there.

cholodolo · 03-13-2023, 03:23 PM

Odd coincidence that Upper Deck made 16-Bit cards the "Easter Egg" for Allure that was just released?

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Have you found the Easter Eggs in Allure yet? Look for the SUPER RARE 16-Bit cards of your favorite star!!!

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1550801

ewokpelts · 03-13-2023, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolten Joe

I think this is a great set for younger kids. I mean who wouldn't want the chance to have their own Baseball Card ? (Hopefully there is an age limit and we don't get Fat Joe 40 somethin guy)

Also interested in the " Let's Go " chrome cards which they say will be sprinkled throughout various Topps products in 2023 not just Big league.

Nor sure on the Mascot cards yet as the Mr. Mets example isn't that great. I mean is he shopping for meat at the butcher shop or something ? lol

I’m already decided if I “win” the baseball card prize, my kids are going on it.

anusinha · 03-13-2023, 08:53 PM

Corbin Carroll's first RC? Makes him a lock for s2 i guess.

packbusta · 03-13-2023, 09:15 PM

Always makes me miss Upper Deck Fun Pack. 1993 Mascot Madness! 1994 Michael Jordan RC!

rfgilles · 03-13-2023, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

Corbin Carroll's first RC? Makes him a lock for s2 i guess.

Were you expecting otherwise?

Jolten Joe · 03-13-2023, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunny Hop

I think that's a subway car. YMMV shopping for meat there.

lol ok yeah I can see the inside of a subway car now now that I look closer. Makes a whole lot more sense but he should really be holding on to something. Very bad example for kids on how to ride the subway. j/k

Frankp2311 · 03-14-2023, 02:20 PM

Looking like $55 a box. Higher than I remember from previous years.

AwesomeBrian · 03-14-2023, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

Drip cards are for "drippiest fits" and are "limited" while GO! cards are "super limited" and aim to get collectors "up, get amped and get going to chase this super limited set of bombastic chrome cards sprinkled throughout a variety of Topps Baseball products in 2023.

Topps Executive: We want a set with attitude. It's edgy, it's 'in your face'. You've heard the expression "let's get busy"? Well, this is a set who gets "biz-zay!" Consistently and thoroughly.

Poochie!

vinnieb · 03-14-2023, 06:41 PM

$55 per hobby. $3.00 a pack. So much for this being a kid’s product.

ThoseBackPages · 03-14-2023, 06:42 PM

heard it was pushed back a week

Jolten Joe · 03-14-2023, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vinnieb

$55 per hobby. $3.00 a pack. So much for this being a kid’s product.

$3 a pack isn't that bad now days where most kids get what $20 allowance at minimum ? If they can afford boxes of Flagship and Bowman they can sure as hell afford $3 for a pack. The days of $.50 packs at 7-Eleven are long gone it's time to step back into reality and how the market is today.

ThoseBackPages · 03-14-2023, 08:20 PM

OD was $1 a pack and had SSPs that are still sought after today

vinnieb · 03-14-2023, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolten Joe

$3 a pack isn't that bad now days where most kids get what $20 allowance at minimum ? If they can afford boxes of Flagship and Bowman they can sure as hell afford $3 for a pack. The days of $.50 packs at 7-Eleven are long gone it's time to step back into reality and how the market is today.

I've got 2 under 11, and they don't get anywhere near $20 allowances. Even still, $20 got you 20 packs of opening day last year (blasters were $20 with 20 packs).

Big League was, I think, $30 recently, and maybe it will be closer to that from Topps, but for them to pretend that this is a Kid's product when it costs almost as much as flagship, which at $3.50 retail or $3.75 hobby per pack is not a kid's product, is just dumb. $1.50-$2.00 a pack is a kid's product. Something your parent wouldn't mind letting you grab a pack or two of when you're at Target.

This was supposed to fill the hole left by OD being discontinued, but it's just another money grab.

The reason people like us still buy cards is because we did when we were kids. That's not happening anymore. I coach little league and none of the kids I've coached over the last 5 years collect cards, with the exception of 2. That's not a good sign for the long-term health of the hobby. That's the reality.

By the way, $0.50 packs from the mid-80's is about $1.50 now with inflation.

ewokpelts · 03-14-2023, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vinnieb

I've got 2 under 11, and they don't get anywhere near $20 allowances. Even still, $20 got you 20 packs of opening day last year (blasters were $20 with 20 packs).

Big League was, I think, $30 recently, and maybe it will be closer to that from Topps, but for them to pretend that this is a Kid's product when it costs almost as much as flagship, which at $3.50 retail or $3.75 hobby per pack is not a kid's product, is just dumb. $1.50-$2.00 a pack is a kid's product. Something your parent wouldn't mind letting you grab a pack or two of when you're at Target.

This was supposed to fill the hole left by OD being discontinued, but it's just another money grab.

The reason people like us still buy cards is because we did when we were kids. That's not happening anymore. I coach little league and none of the kids I've coached over the last 5 years collect cards, with the exception of 2. That's not a good sign for the long-term health of the hobby. That's the reality.

By the way, $0.50 packs from the mid-80's is about $1.50 now with inflation.

1000% this!

fulltritty · 03-17-2023, 09:13 AM

I pre-ordered my normal 4 boxes this morning. It should be a good break for my Son and I after getting back from Spring Training.

ddearing · 03-17-2023, 10:19 AM

Blasters are 10 packs with 8 cards/pack with a SRP of $24.99-$26.99. There are also value packs with 36 cards/pack with SRP of $6.99-$7.99.

ThoseBackPages · 03-17-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ddearing

Blasters are 10 packs with 8 cards/pack with a SRP of $24.99-$26.99. There are also value packs with 36 cards/pack with SRP of $6.99-$7.99.

not very OD like lol

Whodatdog · 03-17-2023, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ddearing

Blasters are 10 packs with 8 cards/pack with a SRP of $24.99-$26.99. There are also value packs with 36 cards/pack with SRP of $6.99-$7.99.

It'll join the rest of retail just sitting on the shelves sadly.

rsmath · 03-18-2023, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Whodatdog

It'll join the rest of retail just sitting on the shelves sadly.

that's a good thing. i've seen last year's OD blasters now for $16. Maybe 2023 BL will be the same in 6 months to a year.

BlowoutBuzz · 03-25-2023, 02:25 PM

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Jolten Joe Banned - PBM Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 1,666	I think this is a great set for younger kids. I mean who wouldn't want the chance to have their own Baseball Card ? (Hopefully there is an age limit and we don't get Fat Joe 40 somethin guy) Also interested in the " Let's Go " chrome cards which they say will be sprinkled throughout various Topps products in 2023 not just Big league. Nor sure on the Mascot cards yet as the Mr. Mets example isn't that great. I mean is he shopping for meat at the butcher shop or something ? lol Last edited by Jolten Joe; 03-13-2023 at 03:06 PM.

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ddearing Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,810 vintage-dan ddearing	Blasters are 10 packs with 8 cards/pack with a SRP of $24.99-$26.99. There are also value packs with 36 cards/pack with SRP of $6.99-$7.99. __________________ If you have to explain why it's a 1/1, then it's NOT a 1/1. Looking for Andre Dawson Serial numbered cards that are his jersey number - either #8 or #10. So looking for cards like 8/8 or 08/99 or 10/250.

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03-09-2023, 11:11 PM	#52
Silas Barnaby Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Bogeyland Posts: 8,231	Drip cards are for "drippiest fits" and are "limited" while GO! cards are "super limited" and aim to get collectors "up, get amped and get going to chase this super limited set of bombastic chrome cards sprinkled throughout a variety of Topps Baseball products in 2023. Topps Executive: We want a set with attitude. It's edgy, it's 'in your face'. You've heard the expression "let's get busy"? Well, this is a set who gets "biz-zay!" Consistently and thoroughly.

03-09-2023, 11:38 PM	#53
RedLabelRecords Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Wine Country 🍷 Posts: 1,029 ___	Sonic wave expected for this?

03-13-2023, 08:53 PM	#58
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,502	Corbin Carroll's first RC? Makes him a lock for s2 i guess.

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packbusta Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 135	Always makes me miss Upper Deck Fun Pack. 1993 Mascot Madness! 1994 Michael Jordan RC!

03-14-2023, 02:20 PM	#62
Frankp2311 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,270	Looking like $55 a box. Higher than I remember from previous years.

03-14-2023, 06:41 PM	#64
vinnieb Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 227	$55 per hobby. $3.00 a pack. So much for this being a kid’s product.

03-17-2023, 09:13 AM	#70
fulltritty Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: King George, VA Posts: 76,753	I pre-ordered my normal 4 boxes this morning. It should be a good break for my Son and I after getting back from Spring Training.