2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Hobby Box

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball pairs a 300-subject base set with thematic image variations and on-card autographs. Each hobby box holds 24 packs of 8 cards and is configured for two autograph cards plus one oversized GQ Glassworks chrome box topper.

New for 2018 are Jackie Robinson Day image variations showing current stars in tribute 42 jerseys, Tarot of the Diamond inserts styled after antique tarot decks, and on-card autograph versions of the Fortune Tellers Minis. Capless image variations and short-printed base cards of retired players and all-time greats also return.

Base parallels include Missing Team Name, Indigo, hobby-only Black and White numbered to 50, Red numbered to 10 and a one-of-one Black. On the autograph side, look for Gypsy Queen Autographs, Mini Rookie Autographs, Autograph Garments, Auto Patch Book Cards, Bases Around the League Auto Relics and new Pull-Up Sock Auto Relics with sock pieces worn during the Home Run Derby.

The hobby-only GQ Glassworks toppers come individually wrapped, with Indigo, Red (numbered to 25) and Black one-of-one parallels plus low-numbered on-card autograph versions. Key rookies on the checklist include Shohei Ohtani, Rafael Devers, Rhys Hoskins, Walker Buehler, Ozzie Albies and Miguel Andujar.

Highlights

• 24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack

• Configured for two autograph cards per box

• One GQ Glassworks chrome box topper per box

• 300-subject base set with Jackie Robinson Day variations

• Black base parallel numbered 1/1

• Shohei Ohtani and Miguel Andujar among checklist rookies

Box configuration

Product breakdown

Base Cards

This year's Gypsy Queen release will be defined by its comprehensive 300-subject Base Card set.

Collect the biggest early-season 2018 rookies and veterans while searching for unannounced parallels and hidden gems.

Parallel variations of the Base Cards will include:

• Missing Team Name Parallel: limited

• Indigo Parallel: sequentially numbered

• Black & White Parallel: sequentially numbered to 50. HOBBY ONLY

• Red Parallel: sequentially numbered to 10

• Black Parallel: numbered 1/1

This year's release will also continue to feature Short Printed Base Cards, exclusively featuring retired players and all-time greats.

Insert Cards

In addition to its thematic Base variations, 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball will include several unique insert subsets.

Jackie Robinson Day Image Variations: NEW

Images of the game's biggest current stars wearing iconic "42" jerseys in tribute to Jackie Robinson. Also look for ON-CARD autograph variations.

• Black Parallel: numbered 1/1

Capless Image Variations

The popular variations will resurface in 2018, exclusively featuring renowned MLB stars without ballcaps.

• Black Parallel: numbered 1/1

Tarot of the Diamond: NEW

Inspired by antique tarot decks, showcasing colorful art paired with today's biggest stars.

Fortune Tellers Minis

Showcasing "predictions" set to occur throughout the 2018 MLB season. Also look for ON-CARD autograph variations, new to 2018.

The Fortune Tellers Minis and Tarot of the Diamond subsets will include the following parallels:

• Indigo Parallel: sequentially numbered. NEW

• Black Parallel: numbered 1/1

Autograph Cards

Hobby Boxes of 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball will deliver two autograph cards per box.

Gypsy Queen Autographs

Featuring ON-CARD autographs of active veterans, rookies, and MLB retired greats

• Indigo Parallel: sequentially numbered

• Black & White Parallel: sequentially numbered. HOBBY ONLY

• Black Parallel: numbered 1/1

Mini Rookie Autographs: NEW

A mini autograph set exclusively featuring the top early-season 2018 rookies with ON-CARD signatures. Sequentially numbered.

• Black Parallel: numbered 1/1

Fortune Tellers Mini Autographs: NEW

Autograph variations of the insert design, featuring on-card signatures.

• Black Parallel: numbered 1/1

This year's release will also include unannounced autograph variations in addition to the content referenced above.

Additional Content

2018 Gypsy Queen will deliver a wide assortment of coveted, low numbered autograph memorabilia cards. Each subset below will include a one-of-a-kind Black Parallel.

Autograph Garments: Featuring ON-CARD signatures and jersey or bat memorabilia pieces. Sequentially numbered.

Auto Patch Book Cards: A 3-panel booklet featuring two player images and an oversized multi-color patch memorabilia piece. Sequentially numbered.

Pull-Up Sock Auto Relics: NEW

Low-numbered chase autographs featuring colorful sock pieces worn during the Home Run Derby.

Bases Around the League Auto Relics

Featuring MLB Authenticated game-used bases from a 2017 Opening Day game and an ON-CARD signature.

GQ Glassworks Box Toppers: HOBBY ONLY

Each Hobby Box will also deliver one oversized chrome box topper.

Individually-wrapped chrome cards showcasing design work of the Gypsy Queen era. Featuring today's biggest stars and rookies. 1 per box.

• Indigo Parallel: sequentially numbered

• Red Parallel: sequentially numbered to 25

• Black Parallel: numbered 1/1

• Also look for low-numbered autograph variations featuring ON-CARD signatures.

Checklist and parallels as published by the manufacturer.

Good to know

• Sealed box: the cards inside are inserted at random by the manufacturer. The configuration, checklist and odds are Topps'; no particular card, player, parallel or autograph is promised.