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2021 Topps Series 1 Baseball Hobby Box
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What are these options?
- Hobby Box
- The full-size box sold through card shops rather than big-box stores. It has the most packs and the best odds, and most modern hobby boxes guarantee at least one autograph or memorabilia card. Pack and card counts vary by product line. Older listings sometimes call this a wax box.
- Hobby Jumbo Box
- More cards in fewer, oversized packs than a regular hobby box, usually with extra guaranteed hits. It suits collectors who want volume and hits in one buy. Topps calls this tier HTA, short for Home Team Advantage, its hobby-store program.
- Fat Pack
- One oversized retail pack of 25 to 35 cards, also sold as a cello or value pack. It offers the most base cards per dollar, sometimes with a few exclusive parallel colors.
- Cases
- The factory-sealed carton a product ships in, holding a set number of boxes. A full case is the whole carton; an inner case is a smaller sealed block from inside it. Case buyers get untouched pack sequencing and a lower price per box. Some rare cards are seeded about once per case, which is what collectors mean by a case hit.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$99 | ||
| Hobby Jumbo Box | |
$140 | ||
| Hobby Box Case | |
$1,170 | ||
| Hobby Jumbo Box Case (6) |  |
$835, $139 per box | ||
| Fat Pack Case |  |
$625 | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 5 retailers we follow for 2021 Topps Series 1, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
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Frequently asked
Who's 2021 Topps Series 1 for?
For collectors who want hits without Cup money. Figure on an auto or relic every box or two, with rookies you'll actually recognize.
Who is the #1 card in 2021 Topps Series 1?
Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the set as card #1 after winning a fan vote. He's the marquee name for the flagship's 70th anniversary edition.
What makes the parallels special this year?
There are tons of parallels, including the new Platinum Anniversary (#/70). White borders return, so parallels show up nicely. You'll find Rainbow Foil (1:10 packs), Gold (#/2021), Vintage Stock (#/99), Independence Day (#/76), Black (#/70), and several holiday-themed versions like Father's Day Blue (#/50) and Memorial Day Camo (#/25).
What's in a typical hobby box?
A hobby box has 24 packs of 14 cards each, plus one bonus Silver pack with exclusive chrome cards. The box guarantees one autograph or relic card.
Are there any exclusive inserts for Hobby Jumbo boxes?
Yes. Hobby Jumbo boxes get the 1951 Topps Major League All-Stars Box Toppers (25 players with on-card autographs), Gold Foil parallels (every other pack), and Shaped Sketch cards (70 total across the product). They also get two Silver packs instead of one.
What subsets are in the 330-card base set?
The base set includes Future Stars, World Series Highlights, League Leaders, and Team Cards alongside the main roster of veterans and rookies. It's down from the usual 350 cards in recent years.
What are the Clear cards?
There are 100 Clear cards printed on acetate and numbered to 10. They're exclusive to regular hobby packs, not Jumbo or retail, making them a nice short-print chase.
Is there anything special about the 70th anniversary theme?
Topps went all-in on nostalgia. You get 70 Years of Topps Baseball (seven decades of designs), History of Topps (10 cards on company milestones), Topps Through the Years (25 iconic Topps designs), and 1951 Topps All-Stars Box Toppers. Plus, 25 lucky collectors can pull one of 50 special event tickets for an exclusive fall gathering with MLB players.
What autograph options are there?
Autos include 70 Years of Baseball Autographs, 1986 Topps Baseball Autographs (on-card), Postseason Performance Autographs, World Series Champions Autographs, Stars in Service Autographs, Topps Platinum Players Die-Cuts Autographs, and premium Topps Reverence Autograph Patch cards (#/10) with game-used patches. Many have multiple numbered parallels.
When did 2021 Topps Series 1 come out?
It dropped February 10, 2021.
What's in a 2021 Topps Series 1 hobby box?
Hobby box: 24 packs of 14 cards each, plus 1 Silver pack. Hobby Jumbo: 10 packs of 46 cards each, plus 2 Silver packs.
What's the cheapest 2021 Topps Series 1 hobby box right now?
Cheapest we're tracking is $98.95 USD. Prices update daily, and the trend arrow on this page shows which way it's been moving.
Where can I buy 2021 Topps Series 1?
We track listings across the major North American card shops and surface the best price up top. The Buy on eBay links go through the eBay Partner Network.
2021 Topps Series 1 Baseball
2021 Topps Series 1 is the 70th anniversary edition of the flagship baseball line, led by Fernando Tatis Jr. as the #1 card. It's a 330-card base set loaded with rookies, veterans, and a huge array of parallels and anniversary-themed inserts celebrating seven decades of Topps.
Autographs
1 Autograph or relic per hobby box
Inserts to watch
- 70 Years of Topps Baseball 70-card set celebrating seven decades of flagship designs with current and retired players; select cards have autographs.
- 1986 Topps Baseball 35th anniversary throwback set featuring the iconic 1986 design with vets, rookies, and retired stars; on-card autographs available.
- Topps Platinum Players Die-Cuts Die-cut cards of the 70 greatest players on Topps cards; Series 1 has the first 25 in the set, with autograph versions available.
- 1951 Topps Major League All-Stars Box Toppers Exclusive to Hobby Jumbo boxes; 25 players on early Topps design with on-card autographs numbered to 10 or less.
- Topps Double Headers Two-sided cards pairing a player's first and final Topps card; 25 key names inspired by 1990 Topps Doubleheaders.
- Home Run Challenge 1 per hobby and jumbo box Interactive insert where collectors predict the date a player will hit a home run for a chance to win an exclusive prize card.
Fast facts
- Released
- February 10, 2021
- Box config
- Hobby box: 24 packs of 14 cards each, plus 1 Silver pack. Hobby Jumbo: 10 packs of 46 cards each, plus 2 Silver packs.
- Set size
- 660 cards
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