Pack Break Week: 2010 Topps 206

So this week, I decided to go ahead and open one pack of cards that I bought last weekend at Target. On Monday, I opened my first ever pack of 2010 Topps National Chicle, and yesterday, 2010 Topps series 1. Today, Let's see what came inside the pack of 2010 Topps 206:


The cards that came out of the pack are (in the order of how they were packaged):

• #20 Mark DeRosa
• #222 Tom Seaver Mini (American Caramel on the back)
• #277 Johnny Evers Gold Parallel
• #10 Conor Jackson
• #177 Gavin Floyd
• #119 Matt Garza

My thoughts...your average pack. I've always said, there are some cards that while they look good in mini form (like the real cards), they just don't translate well in regular size. The five cards here are no exception. The backgrounds used on these cards are fantastic, and at least pay homage to the originals (see the background used on Conor Jackson's card, and you can tell that the background was used for Evers' original card.

Three down, two more to go. Tomorrow, I'll open the Series 2. Here's hoping for something I can use.

Sincerely,

JayBee Anama

2010 Topps 206 Baseball Sell Sheets are Live!!!

Topps 206 is returning for the 2010 baseball season. And the highly anticipated sell sheets for 2010 Topps 206 Baseball appeared on Monday. See scans below for more information.

The official breakdown of the 300 card set includes:
226 veterans
18 Legends
56 Rookies

But then you factor in an extra 50 Short Print Variation cards, and you have a 350 card set. The short prints are scheduled to be (and this list is subject to change):

301 Kendry Morales
302 Alex Rodriguez
303 Brian McCann
304 Roy Halladay
305 Jacoby Ellsbury
306 Adrian Gonzalez
307 Gordon Beckham
308 Cliff Lee
309 Shin-Soo Choo
310 Evan Longoria
311 Rick Porcello
312 Ian Kinsler
313 Zack Greinke
314 Hunter Pence
315 Ryan Braun
316 Joe Mauer
317 Ryan Zimmerman
318 Matt Kemp
319 Aaron Hill
320 Chris Coghlan
321 Albert Pujols
322 Ubaldo Jimenez
323 Pablo Sandoval
324 Joey Votto
325 Andrew McCutchen
326 Carlos Zambrano
327 Rajai Davis
328 Adam Jones
329 Jason Bay
330 Justin Upton
331 Jenrry Mejia
332 Babe Ruth
333 Tim Lincecum
334 Tom Seaver
335 Jason Heyward
336 Ryan Howard
337 Ian Desmond
338 Austin Jackson
339 Neftali Feliz
340 Mickey Mantle
341 Jason Heyward
342 Stephen Drew
343 Stan Musial
344 Tim Lincecum
345 Mickey Mantle
346 Justin Upton
347 Albert Pujols
348 Ryan Braun
349 Joe Mauer
350 Roy Halladay

Information can be seen here (upon further inspection, this link shows LAST YEAR'S INFORMATION...my apologies).

Just like the Topps 206 cards in the early part of the decade, these cards will also come with mini parallels with backs featuring many of the old cigarette brands that the original T206 cards were inserted:

Polar Bear, Old Mill, Piedmont will be the more common backs
Cycle numbered /99
Carolina Brights are one of ones and Hobby Exclusive.

Product checklist is here, but remember, it is always subject to change.

Bring on November!!!

Sincerely,

JayBee Anama

Sneaking Away to Show Off My Presents

On Christmas Eve, an envelope came from friend of the blog Larry Littman. It was something unexpected, especially since the package that was long overdue was mailed awhile back. What was inside the package was completely unexpected, and for this, I am truly grateful.

2009 Topps U&H Babe Ruth SP #UH330c.
Totally unexpected, greatly appreciated. One less card to hunt down, and this would have been one that I would have had to cave in and buy if I ever saw it at a show. So Larry, again, thank you. Let me know when that package finally arrives. I am sorry that it didn't get to you sooner. But it will get there I'm sure.

Santa was also kind to this humble blogger this year, as his stocking was filled with two packs each of 2009 Topps Updates and Highlights (the 36-card retail fat packs) and 2009 Topps 206 (the 12-pack double packs). Highlights include a Babe Ruth Turkey Red #TR150, two Piedmont mini cards (Chris Dickerson #110, and Ryan Perry #87), one Tim Lincecum SP card, and two Topps 206 gold parallels (Luke Scott #152, and Andre Ethier #34). One thing about these parallel cards is that these look like two cards glued together. Looks tacky to be honest. I guess when I buy my full set (whenever that may be), I'll stick to the base set. Although, even with the older Topps 206 sets, they probably do look better in mini form than they do in the regular base card size.

But beggars can't be choosers, and I thank Santa for the wonderful gifts.

It's on to spend the rest of the day with family. Tonight, we'll be with my side of the family, celebrating. Tomorrow, we make the trip to Indiana to spend time with my wife's family. Wherever this day takes you, have a safe and Merry Christmas. Talk to you soon.

Sincerely,

JayBee Anama

2009 Topps 206 Baseball 100th Anniversary Edition Sell Sheets are Live!!!

The highly anticipated sell sheets for 2009 Topps 206 Baseball 100th Anniversary Edition went out late last week. See scans below for more information.





The official breakdown of the 300 card set includes:
226 veterans
18 Legends
56 Rookies

But then you factor in an extra 50 Short Print Variation cards, and you have a 350 card set. The short prints are scheduled to be (and this list is subject to change):

1 Ryan Howard
10 Andrew McCutchen
19 Mel Ott
23 Koji Uehara
28 Kenshin Kawakami
36 Jimmie Foxx
41 David Hernandez
44 Michael Bowden
49 Walter Johnson
57 Matt LaPorta
61 Derrek Holland
66 Ty Cobb
71 Dustin Pedroia
72 Rick Porcello
83 Rogers Hornsby
87 Ryan Perry
90 Alex Rodriguez
102 Hanley Ramirez
103 Andrew Bailey
107 Fernando Martinez
113 Tris Speaker
116 Chase Utley
120 Derek Jeter
129 Ichiro
130 Honus Wagner
137 Mark Teixeira
138 Elvis Andrus
142 Evan Longoria
143 Cy Young
154 Mickey Mantle
160 Thurman Munson
171 David Wright
174 Gordon Beckham
175 Manny Ramirez
177 Pee Wee Reese
181 David Price
207 Jackie Robinson
224 Roy Campanella
231 CC Sabathia
234 Grady Sizemore
237 Christy Mathewson
254 Johnny Mize
262 Tommy Hanson
268 Aaron Poreda
271 Lou Gehrig
274 Colby Rasmus
286 Tim Lincecum
287 Babe Ruth
299 Albert Pujols
300 George Sisler

Information can be seen here.

Just like the Topps 206 cards in the early part of the decade, these cards will also come with mini parallels with backs featuring many of the old cigarette brands that the original T206 cards were inserted:

Polar Bear, Old Mill, Piedmont will be the more common backs
Cycle numbered /99
Carolina Brights are one of ones and Hobby Exclusive.

Product checklist is here, but remember, it is always subject to change.

Bring on November!!!

Sincerely,

JayBee Anama