Full Base Checklist – 100 Cards (Card by Card)

Here’s your artistic treasure map, numbering each player and the original Topps card inspiration:

  1. Stan Musial (1961 Topps #290)

  2. Ed Mathews (1962 Topps #30)

  3. Phil Niekro (1975 Topps #130)

  4. George Bell (1986 Topps #338)

  5. Tom Seaver (1976 Topps #600)

  6. Robin Yount (1977 Topps #635)

  7. Dave Stewart (1982 Topps #213)

  8. Dale Murphy (1982 Topps #668)

  9. Wade Boggs (1983 Topps #498)

  10. Kirby Puckett (1985 Topps #536)

  11. Fernando Valenzuela (1986 Topps Mini #47)

  12. John Kruk (1986 Topps Traded #56T)

  13. Jose Canseco (1987 Topps #620)
    (And the list continues up through card #100, including Hall of Famers, legends, modern stars like Shohei Ohtani, and iconic reprints—all painted in Andy Friedman’s watercolor/gouache style.)
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Top Chase Cards in the Set

These are the pieces collectors are already salivating over:

1. 1952 Jackie Robinson/Mickey Mantle Miscut Original Painting (1/1)

2. Original Painting 1/1s

  • Every base and insert card has an original painting version, each housed encased in Collector's Edition boxes. Each is unique and signed by Friedman.
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3. Base Autographs (41 cards)

  • Featuring icons like Derek Jeter, Mike Trout, Reggie Jackson, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., etc., with parallels including up to 1/1 Gold Foil.
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4. First Light Rookies – 1990 Redux (12 cards)

5. 1951 Bowman Short Prints (10 cards)

6. Non-Sport SSP (4 cards)

7. Artist SP & SSP Self-Portraits (with one 1/1 signed in white ink)

Quick Collector’s Snapshot

Chase Card Type Why It's a Hot Hunt
1952 Jackie/Mantle Miscut Painting (1/1) Pure unicorn art—only one in existence
Original Painting 1/1s Unique and signed art for every card and insert
Base Autographs Stars + art = high collector value
First Light Rookies – 1990 Redux Nostalgia fused with future stars
1951 Bowman Short Prints Scarce, stylish, collector must-have
Non-Sport SSP Cards Offbeat nostalgia steals
Artist SP (1/1 signed self-portrait) Friedman fandom flex cards

 

 

 

Pack Odds & Box Configuration

From the latest checklist data and breakdowns:

Product Configurations

According to Checklist Insider:

  • Collector's Boxes (10 per case):

    • 7 cards per pack, 12 packs per box

    • Each box includes:

      • 1 Base Autograph (41-card lineup)

      • 1 Encased Card (Original Painting 1/1 or Canvas Stock SSP)

      • 11 numbered parallels

      • 12 inserts
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  • Single Boxes:

    • 7 cards per pack, 4 packs per box

    • Each box includes:

      • 4 numbered parallels and/or inserts and base autographs

      • 4 inserts

      • 1 Bubblegum Foil parallel (exclusive to single boxes)
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Autograph Odds

  • Base Autographs: approximately 1 autograph per Collector’s Box, or 1 in 4 Single Boxes
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Parallels & Rarity Tiers

These apply to base cards, base autographs, and most inserts:

  • Parallels & Serial Numbering:

    • Shoebox Treasures Stamp – /99

    • Grayscale Filter – /75

    • Sepia Filter – /50

    • Topps Logo Laminate – /35

    • Rainbow Foil – /25

    • Paint Splatter Back – /15

    • Vintage Stock – /10

    • Wood Stock – /5

    • Gold Foil – 1/1
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  • Single Box Exclusive: Bubblegum Foil Parallel (one per single box)
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Are There Autograph Cards?

Absolutely. The set includes 41 Base Autographs featuring legends and stars like Robin Yount, Derek Jeter, Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, Mike Trout, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., José Ramírez, and more.
These appear approximately one per Collector’s box—or one per every four Single Boxes.
Parallels mirror base serial tiers—from /99 down to 1/1 Gold Foil.
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There’s also an Artist Autograph by Andy Friedman, likely appearing at least once per Collector’s Edition box—signed on-card.
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Biggest Chase Cards in the Set

Chase Tier What Makes It Coveted
1952 Robinson–Mantle Miscut Original Painting (1/1) Singular miscut artwork combining two legends—ultimate grail. ToppsChecklist Insider
Original Painting 1/1 (Base & Inserts) Every card has a unique hand-painted version in Collector Boxes—signed and incased. Chasing MajorsChecklist Insider
Base Autographs (41 players) Big names signed—with gold 1/1 variants and multiple parallels—still seriously collectible. BeckettTopps Ripped
Artist Autograph (Andy Friedman) Friedman’s own signature—exclusive and thematic. Checklist Insider
1951 Bowman Short Prints (10 cards) Rare renditions of iconic HOFers—short print status ups their value. Checklist Insider
First Light Rookies – 1990 Redux (12 cards) Modern rookies like James Wood painted in nostalgic 1990s style—emotionally strong pull. Topps RippedChecklist Insider
Non-Sport SSP Cards Adam Bomb, Mars Attacks—quirky and unusual; niche higher demand. Checklist InsiderTopps
Parallels (Gold Foil 1/1) Even base cards become unicorns when they're serial-numbered to 1/1 gold. Chasing MajorsChecklist Insider

Bottom Line — What to Chase Hard

  1. Miscalt 1952 Robinson–Mantle Original

  2. Original Paintings 1/1 (Base & Inserts)

  3. High-profile Base Autographs (especially 1/1 Gold Foil)

  4. Andy Friedman Artist Auto

  5. Short Print Inserts & Rookie Redux Artworks

  6. Non-Sport SSP fun card chase

  7. Ultra-rare Gold Foil 1/1 parallels across the set

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