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2018 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What are the key rookies in 2018 Allen & Ginter?
Shohei Ohtani (#100) is the marquee rookie and the biggest chase card. Ronald Acuna is also a notable rookie in the set. Both have become highly sought after in the years since release.
How many hits does a hobby box have?
Each hobby box comes with 3 hits total. These can be autographs, memorabilia cards, original Allen & Ginter tobacco cards, or rip cards. The exact mix varies.
What makes the mini parallels special?
Every pack includes a mini parallel card. Beyond the basic shrunk-down versions, you can pull A&G Logo Back (1:5), Black Border (1:10), Glow-in-the-Dark, No Number (50 copies each), Brooklyn Back (/25), Framed Cloth (/10), Metal (/3), and 1/1 versions like Glossy, Wood, and Framed Printing Plates.
What are the short prints?
Cards #301-350 are short prints inserted at 1:2 hobby packs. One lands roughly every other pack, so they're attainable but noticeably tougher than the base set.
Why is Allen & Ginter different from other baseball sets?
A&G mixes baseball players with pop culture figures, historical icons, and non-sports subjects like beaches, peppers, and fears. The antique design and quirky inserts make it a collector favorite even though it's not strictly a baseball product.
What are Framed Mini Autographs?
These are the signature autograph insert of the set, featuring 50+ players and celebrities. They come in base, Black Framed (/25), and hobby-exclusive Red Ink parallels. They're traditionally some of the most popular autograph cards in the hobby.
What's the deal with rip cards?
Rip cards have a hidden card inside the main card. You can either tear it open to reveal the inner card or keep it sealed. They're inserted at 2 per case (12 boxes), making them very rare. The rip-exclusive minis inside expand the checklist to 400 cards.
Are there any non-baseball inserts?
Yes, plenty. You'll find World's Hottest Peppers, Postage Required (stamps), Flags of Lost Nations, Indigenous Heroes, Folio of Fears, and more. This is part of what makes A&G fun and unpredictable.
When did 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter come out?
It dropped July 18, 2018.
What's in a 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter hobby box?
24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack, 3 hits per box (autographs, relics, original A&G cards, or rip cards)
Where can I buy 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter?
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| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box | $2,000Trading Card Market | |||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 2 retailers we follow for 2018 Topps Allen & Ginter, checked daily. Prices move constantly and stock sells out; always confirm on the retailer’s own page before buying.
2018 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball
2018 Topps Allen & Ginter is a 350-card set built around the brand's signature antique design and eclectic mix of baseball players, pop culture figures, and non-sports subjects. The big rookie chase is Shohei Ohtani, but the real draw for most collectors is the Framed Mini Autographs and the quirky inserts that make A&G unlike any other baseball product.
Autographs
Rare, odds not published
On average per hobby box
- 12 Insert cards (full-sized)
- 4 Mini insert cards
- 24 Mini parallel cards
- 12 Short print base cards (#301-350)
- 1 Box loader card
Inserts to watch
- Framed Mini Autographs The marquee autograph insert with 50+ baseball players and pop culture figures; these are traditionally the most popular cards in the entire hobby.
- World Talent 1 in 2 packs 50-card insert celebrating international players in the majors.
- Fantasy Goldmine 1 in 2 packs 50-card insert featuring players with strong sabermetric stats.
- Rip Cards 2 per case (12 boxes) Hobby-exclusive cards with a card hidden inside; collectors must decide whether to tear and reveal or keep intact.
- Framed Originals 100 antique Allen & Ginter tobacco cards inserted into custom frames, each considered one-of-a-kind.
- Mini parallels (A&G Logo Back, Black Border, Glow-in-the-Dark) 1 in 5 packs (Logo Back), 1 in 10 packs (Black Border) Every pack includes a mini parallel; these come in multiple forms beyond basic shrinking, including rare Glow-in-the-Dark versions.
Fast facts
- Released
- July 18, 2018
- Box config
- 24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack, 3 hits per box (autographs, relics, original A&G cards, or rip cards)
- Set size
- 350 cards
- Top rookie
- Shohei Ohtani