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2020 Topps Factory Set Baseball Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What's the difference between the Hobby, Retail, Target, and Walmart versions?
Hobby (red box) comes with 5 Foilboard Parallels (/229). Retail (blue box) has 5 Rookie Variations. Target (purple box) adds a Chrome Rookie Image Variation plus random color refractors. Walmart (green box) is the most loaded: 5 Foil Parallels (/264), 5 Rookie Variations, and every third set is a complete parallel set.
Does this set have autographs?
No. Factory sets are base-card only products. There are no autographs or hit cards in any variant.
What rookies are featured in the 2020 Topps set?
The set includes rookies like Trent Grisham, Kyle Lewis, Eloy Jimenez, Bo Bichette, Brendan McKay, and Nico Hoerner. The Rookie Variations exclusive to retail and Walmart versions highlight Luis Robert, Bo Bichette, Yordan Alvarez, Gavin Lux, and Aristides Aquino.
Are the Foilboard Parallels hard to find?
Yes. Since factory sets are often kept intact by collectors, the Foilboard parallels (Hobby version) and Foil Parallels (Walmart version) rarely hit the secondary market. They're serial numbered, making individual cards scarce.
What are the key veteran cards in the base set?
Mike Trout is card #1, Gerrit Cole is #2, and other stars like Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Clayton Kershaw are all included in the 700-card checklist.
Is this a good way to complete the 2020 Topps base set?
Absolutely. If you just want all 700 base cards without the hassle of pack-pulling and sorting duplicates, a factory set is the most efficient route. The bonus parallels and rookie variations are a nice bonus depending on which variant you choose.
What are the best inserts in 2020 Topps Factory Set?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Foilboard Parallels (Hobby), Rookie Variations (Retail & Walmart), Chrome Rookie Image Variation (Target), Complete Set Parallels (Walmart) (1 in 3 sets).
When did 2020 Topps Factory Set come out?
It dropped September 30, 2020.
What's in a 2020 Topps Factory Set hobby box?
700-card complete set in a sealed box. Hobby version includes 5 Foilboard Parallels (/229). Retail (blue box) includes 5 Rookie Variations. Target (purple box) includes 5 Rookie Variations plus 1 Chrome Rookie Image Variation. Walmart (green box) includes 5 Foil Parallels (/264), 5 Rookie Variations, and 1-in-3 sets is a complete parallel set.
Where can I buy 2020 Topps Factory Set?
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2020 Topps Factory Set Baseball
The 2020 Topps Factory Set is a straightforward way to grab all 700 base cards from Series 1 and Series 2 without ripping packs. Depending on which retail variant you pick up, you'll get bonus parallels or rookie variations featuring stars like Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Inserts to watch
- Foilboard Parallels (Hobby) Hobby sets come with 5 random Foilboard parallels serial numbered to 229, exclusive to factory sets and tough to find on the secondary market.
- Rookie Variations (Retail & Walmart) Five exclusive rookie cards featuring Luis Robert, Bo Bichette, Yordan Alvarez, Gavin Lux, and Aristides Aquino, included as bonus cards in retail and Walmart versions.
- Chrome Rookie Image Variation (Target) Target purple boxes include one additional Chrome Rookie Image Variation with a different photo than the standard rookie variation, plus random color refractors.
- Complete Set Parallels (Walmart) 1 in 3 sets Every third Walmart green box contains a full 700-card parallel set; most have Gold Stars, but Blue (/299), Orange (/99), and FoilFractor (1/1 redemption) versions are sprinkled in.
Fast facts
- Released
- September 30, 2020
- Box config
- 700-card complete set in a sealed box. Hobby version includes 5 Foilboard Parallels (/229). Retail (blue box) includes 5 Rookie Variations. Target (purple box) includes 5 Rookie Variations plus 1 Chrome Rookie Image Variation. Walmart (green box) includes 5 Foil Parallels (/264), 5 Rookie Variations, and 1-in-3 sets is a complete parallel set.
- Set size
- 700 cards
- Top rookie
- Randy Arozarena