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2016 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What makes 2016 Topps Gypsy Queen worth opening?
You're guaranteed two autographs and two relics per hobby box, all on-card with no redemptions. The retro design and mix of current stars, rookies, and legends make it a solid mid-range product for autograph hunters.
What are the key rookie cards in this set?
Notable rookies include Corey Seager, Luis Severino, Miguel Sano, Hector Olivera, Michael Conforto, Trea Turner, Gary Sanchez, Greg Bird, Jon Gray, Aaron Nola, Kyle Schwarber, and Ketel Marte. Many of these have autograph versions that are highly sought.
How do the mini parallels work?
The base set is paralleled in mini form, with one mini card falling per pack. Mini parallels include Purple (/250), Green (/99), Gold (/50), Red (/5), Foil (short prints only), and one-of-one versions like Graphite, Clear, and Leather (cards #1-195 only).
What's in the mini box that comes with each hobby box?
The 10-card mini box includes image variations of 100 base cards, plus exclusive Mini Autographs numbered to /25 and Mini Auto Patch Book Cards. It's a nice bonus that adds value to the box.
Are there any special relic cards beyond the standard hits?
Yes. Hobby boxes can hit Jumbo Patch Relics (numbered to 10), Ancient Era Remnants (1920s-1950s buybacks in GQ frames), Laces Around the League (/5 with actual baseball seams), Prime Bat Relics (1/1), and Original Art Patch cards (1/1) that combine game-used patches with original sketches.
What's the base set size and are there short prints?
The base set is 350 cards total. Cards #301-350 are short prints, inserted at 1:4 in hobby packs. There are also 50 image variations inserted at 1:58 in hobby packs, adding chase elements beyond the main set.
How many packs are in a hobby box?
Each hobby box contains 24 packs with 10 cards per pack, plus the bonus 10-card mini box. That's 240 base cards plus 10 mini cards per box.
What are the best inserts in 2016 Topps Gypsy Queen?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Autographs, Mini Autographs, Relics, Power Alley, Walk-Off Winners, Glove Stories.
When did 2016 Topps Gypsy Queen come out?
It dropped April 6, 2016.
What's in a 2016 Topps Gypsy Queen hobby box?
24 packs per box, 10 cards per pack, 1 ten-card mini box per box
Where can I buy 2016 Topps Gypsy Queen?
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2016 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball
2016 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball brings back the retro-themed set with an antique look, featuring two autographs and two relics per hobby box, all on-card with no redemptions.
Autographs
2 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 2 Relic cards (game-used jersey or bat)
- 1 Mini box (10 cards with image variations)
Inserts to watch
- Autographs On-card signatures of current stars, rookies, and legends with Green, Gold, Red (/5), and Black (1/1) parallels.
- Mini Autographs Exclusive to the mini box with numbering to /25 and Black (1/1) parallels.
- Relics Game-used jersey and bat pieces with Gold, Red (/5), and Black Button (1/1) parallels.
- Power Alley Insert celebrating home run hitters of past and present.
- Walk-Off Winners Insert focusing on big hits that won games.
- Glove Stories Insert documenting some of the top catches of all-time.
Fast facts
- Released
- April 6, 2016
- Box config
- 24 packs per box, 10 cards per pack, 1 ten-card mini box per box