Topps Launches Series 1 for 75th Anniversary

On February 11, 2026, Topps launched its Series 1 baseball card product, marking the start of the company's yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary in producing baseball cards. The release coincides with the dawn of the MLB season and centers on the iconic 1952 set, which debuted the company's flagship line and featured Mickey Mantle's legendary rookie card.

The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card tops a new list of the 75 most iconic Topps baseball cards, compiled by a panel of experts including MLB historian John Thorn, PSA executive Nat Turner, and former player Evan Longoria. The ranking underscores the card's enduring status in the collecting world, where a high-grade example fetched a record $12.6 million at auction in 2022. Panel members highlighted its cultural significance, noting two print variations—Type 1 and Type 2—that distinguish authentic versions and fuel ongoing interest among collectors.

To tie the anniversary to the product, Topps introduced redemption inserts in Series 1, Series 2, and Update sets. These allow collectors to exchange codes for PSA-graded versions of the top 75 cards through a buyback program, excluding the top 11 for rarity. The Mantle...