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2023-24 Topps Chrome Basketball 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.
- Blaster Box
- The small retail box sold at stores like Walmart and Target, usually the cheapest full box on the shelf. Autographs are not guaranteed, but many blasters carry exclusive parallels you cannot pull from a hobby box.
- Retail Box
- A full box of the individual packs sold loose at big-box stores, often 24 of them. Same base set as the hobby version, with fewer or no guaranteed hits.
- Hanger Box
- The cheapest retail format, a slim box made to hang on a store peg. It gives the most cards per dollar and suits set builders more than hit chasers.
| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box |  |
$60 | ||
| Hobby Box monster |  |
$200 | ||
| Blaster Box | |
$80 | ||
| Retail Box | |
$200 | ||
| Hanger Box | |
$55 | ||
These are the best prices we could find for this product across the 5 retailers we follow for 2023-24 Topps Chrome, 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
What makes 2023-24 Topps Chrome Basketball special?
It's the return of the Chrome brand to basketball after Panini's NBA exclusivity ended. You get a 190-card base set with nearly 30 different refractor parallels, plus autographs from current stars and Hall of Famers. LeBron James autographs are a big deal since he rarely appears in non-Fanatics products.
Why doesn't Victor Wembanyama have autographs in this set?
Wembanyama has an exclusive autograph deal with Fanatics, so he only appears on base and non-autograph cards in Topps Chrome. He's still card #1 and a key pull, but you won't find his signature here.
What's the difference between hobby and breaker boxes?
Hobby boxes have 12 packs of 8 cards each. Breaker boxes have just 1 pack of 12 cards but include exclusive Geometric Refractor parallels and different hit ratios. Breaker boxes are designed for box breaks and have higher refractor odds.
How many autographs should I expect per hobby box?
You'll get 2 autographs per hobby box on average. These can be Topps Chrome Autographs, Certified Rookie Autographs, or retail-exclusive Certified Autographs depending on what you pull.
What are the toughest inserts to pull?
The SSP (Super Short Print) inserts are the hardest to find. These include Exposé, Superfly, Let's Go, Helix, Radiating Rookies, and Rock Stars. Most hobby packs will have one of the common inserts like Coast to Coast or Destiny, but the SSPs are the real chase.
Are there any Hall of Famers with autographs?
Yes. Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O'Neal all have autographs in the set, along with other retired legends. These are popular pulls for collectors who want classic names alongside the current NBA stars.
What's the base set size and design like?
The base set is 190 cards featuring current NBA players, rookies, and retired stars. Cards don't have NBA logos or full uniforms because Panini still holds the exclusive NBA license, but the Chrome technology and refractor parallels make them visually pop with color and shine.
When did 2023-24 Topps Chrome come out?
It dropped August 28, 2024.
What's in a 2023-24 Topps Chrome hobby box?
12 packs per box, 8 cards per pack, 2 autographs per box
Where can I buy 2023-24 Topps Chrome?
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2023-24 Topps Chrome Basketball
2023-24 Topps Chrome Basketball brings back the brand with a 190-card base set featuring NBA stars, rookies like Victor Wembanyama, and legends, plus colorful refractors and autographs including LeBron James.
Autographs
2 Autographs per box on average
On average per hobby box
- 3 Coast to Coast inserts
- 2 Destiny inserts
- 2 Finesse inserts
- 1 Season's Best insert
- 1 Youthquake insert
- 3 Negative Refractors
- 3 Prism Refractors
- 1 Refractor parallel
Inserts to watch
- Coast to Coast Common insert appearing in most hobby boxes, part of the standard pull mix.
- Destiny Regular insert found frequently in hobby boxes.
- Finesse Standard insert with bold design and color.
- Season's Best Insert highlighting top performers from the season.
- Youthquake Rookie-focused insert celebrating the new class.
- SSP inserts (Exposé, Superfly, Let's Go, Helix, Radiating Rookies, Rock Stars) Tough short-prints that are harder to pull and more sought after by collectors.
Fast facts
- Released
- August 28, 2024
- Box config
- 12 packs per box, 8 cards per pack, 2 autographs per box
- Set size
- 190 cards
- Top rookie
- Victor Wembanyama