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2018 Topps Series 1 Baseball Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What are the key rookie cards in Series 1?
Rafael Devers and Clint Frazier lead the way. Both made their MLB debuts in July 2017. Other notable rookies include Amed Rosario, Dominic Smith, Ozzie Albies, Ryan McMahon, Rhys Hoskins, and Nick Williams. Series 1 has over 40 rookies total, though the biggest names like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani appear in Series 2.
Does Series 1 have autographs?
No autographs are in the base Series 1 product itself. However, select insert cards like 1983 Topps Baseball, MLB Awards, and Topps Salute have autograph versions that are randomly inserted. These signed inserts come in numbered parallels (Red, Gold, Black, and Platinum 1/1).
What parallels should I know about?
There are a ton. Rainbow Foil is the most common (1:10 packs). Numbered versions include Gold (/2018), Vintage Stock (/99), Independence Day (/76), Mother's Day Pink (/50), Father's Day Blue (/50), Memorial Day Camo (/25), and Platinum (1/1). Hobby packs also have exclusive Negative and Black (/67) parallels, plus Clear cards (/10, partial set of 100).
What's the design like?
For the third year in a row, the base set has no border. The image is full-bleed with a dynamic modern nameplate at the bottom. It's a clean, contemporary look that makes the parallels pop with tinted highlights and shades.
What's the Silver Pack promotion?
Dealers give you one Silver Pack per hobby box purchased, or two per hobby jumbo box. These packs contain exclusive 1983 Topps Chrome Refractors (50 cards plus 40 autograph signers), with parallels and autos randomly inserted.
How many cards are in the base set?
Series 1 has 350 cards. The full 2018 Topps set is 700 cards split between Series 1 and Series 2 (released later in June).
What are the best inserts in 2018 Topps Series 1?
Worth keeping an eye out for: 1983 Topps Baseball (1:4 packs), Superstar Sensations (1:8 packs), MLB Awards (1:8 packs), Topps Salute (1:8 packs).
When did 2018 Topps Series 1 come out?
It dropped January 31, 2018.
What's in a 2018 Topps Series 1 hobby box?
Hobby box: 36 packs, 10 cards per pack. Hobby Jumbo box: 10 packs, 50 cards per pack.
Where can I buy 2018 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.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$550 | ||
| Hobby Jumbo Box |  |
$650 | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 4 retailers we follow for 2018 Topps Series 1, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
2018 Topps Series 1 Baseball
The 67th consecutive year of Topps flagship baseball, Series 1 features a borderless design and over 40 rookie cards led by Rafael Devers and Clint Frazier. There are no autographs in the base product, but you'll find plenty of parallels and insert sets to chase.
Autographs
No autographs in this product
On average per hobby box
- 9 1983 Topps Baseball inserts
- 4 MLB Awards inserts
- 4 Superstar Sensations inserts
- 4 Topps Salute inserts
- 3 Rainbow Foil parallels
- 1 Autographs or Memorabilia cards (total)
Inserts to watch
- 1983 Topps Baseball 1 in 4 packs Retro insert celebrating the 35th anniversary of the 1983 set, among the easiest hits to pull.
- Superstar Sensations 1 in 8 packs Bold design featuring top players, one of the fresher insert sets in the product.
- MLB Awards 1 in 8 packs Highlights MVPs, Cy Young winners, Rookie of the Year, and other award honorees from the prior season.
- Topps Salute 1 in 8 packs Commemorates special league-wide events like Jackie Robinson Day, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day.
Fast facts
- Released
- January 31, 2018
- Box config
- Hobby box: 36 packs, 10 cards per pack. Hobby Jumbo box: 10 packs, 50 cards per pack.
- Set size
- 700 cards
- Top rookie
- Shohei Ohtani