Koufax, Aaron, Ruth, Mantle, etc in Bowman Chrome?

011873 · Dec 28, 2010

Would you all like it if Topps decided to add, say, ten legends to its Bowman Chrome line?
The ten cards would take the place of ten veteran players on the checklist.

There would be auto variations of the living guys (at insane odds though) and all types of refs would be possible for both the autos and non autos.

I ask because the only time they have done this was back in 2003 with Mays leading me to think they (topps/customer feedback) was never positive.

I would be all for this, something kind of unique and the refs would look awesome.

allstars · Dec 28, 2010

fail, jmho

zbdub808 · Dec 28, 2010

it would be sick but bowman products are reserved for prospects and such

383astro · Dec 28, 2010

I wish the topps base set variations were available in parallels. The black ones would be awesome. I agree though that Bowman is reserved for rookies. Maybe picture them in their rookie uniforms?

darrend505 · Dec 28, 2010

i'd pass

TBTwinsFan · Dec 28, 2010

If it were for ten crappy veterans... I would say do it. I would leave the autos out though... It is reserved for rc/prospects.

Better yet, leave them out of the base set all-together, and do a Box Topper type dealy...

MarlinsManiac20 · Dec 28, 2010

I would probably stop buying chrome. I buy it for prospect autos not current MLB'ers.

ChasHawk · Dec 28, 2010

I would rather see legends/HOFers in Finest like they were in 2001, 2002, 2005, etc.

George_Calfas · Dec 28, 2010

chashawk said:
I would rather see legends/HOFers in Finest like they were in 2001, 2002, 2005, etc.

+1, or Topps Chrome.

rebelpawn · Dec 28, 2010

they need to bring back these...

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Ian Stewart · Dec 28, 2010

rebelpawn said:
they need to bring back these...

+1.

markakis8 · Dec 28, 2010

i'm surprised topps never kept up with the fan favorites set. the entire point of those sets were for player collectors of players that are hardly in any sets. as favorites retire in years to come, it only produces more fodder for that set. i think of PC guys on FCB (Will Clark, Larry Walker, Omar Vizquel, Rusty Greer, Paul O'Neill to name a few) that are not in many sets any more, if any...

I just think it'd be cool to have one set every year dedicated to guys that were extremely popular in their days and didn't make the HOF or are not currently playing.

this was off topic, but this topic made me think about it.

johnny rook · Dec 29, 2010

Yeah I liked the 2003 Willie Mays card.

ChasHawk · Dec 29, 2010

markakis8 said:
i'm surprised topps never kept up with the fan favorites set. the entire point of those sets were for player collectors of players that are hardly in any sets. as favorites retire in years to come, it only produces more fodder for that set. i think of PC guys on FCB (Will Clark, Larry Walker, Omar Vizquel, Rusty Greer, Paul O'Neill to name a few) that are not in many sets any more, if any...

I just think it'd be cool to have one set every year dedicated to guys that were extremely popular in their days and didn't make the HOF or are not currently playing.

this was off topic, but this topic made me think about it.

that would cost too much, as would legends/HOFers

markakis8 · Dec 29, 2010

chashawk said:
markakis8 said:

i'm surprised topps never kept up with the fan favorites set. the entire point of those sets were for player collectors of players that are hardly in any sets. as favorites retire in years to come, it only produces more fodder for that set. i think of PC guys on FCB (Will Clark, Larry Walker, Omar Vizquel, Rusty Greer, Paul O'Neill to name a few) that are not in many sets any more, if any...

I just think it'd be cool to have one set every year dedicated to guys that were extremely popular in their days and didn't make the HOF or are not currently playing.

this was off topic, but this topic made me think about it.

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that would cost too much, as would legends/HOFers

im not sure what you mean. they already do it with legends/HOF's in many sets...

200lbhockeyplayer · Dec 29, 2010

Where is Topps on commemorating the Hall of Fame?

How about a constantly updating chrome (Topps or Bowman) HOF chase set? All cards limited to a set run from 500-999 copies, all refractors and a "bronze" refractor limited to 100. This set would include every single member of the HOF.

That set would be huge if the design was spot on and classic.

ChasHawk · Dec 29, 2010

markakis8 said:
chashawk said:

markakis8 said:

i'm surprised topps never kept up with the fan favorites set. the entire point of those sets were for player collectors of players that are hardly in any sets. as favorites retire in years to come, it only produces more fodder for that set. i think of PC guys on FCB (Will Clark, Larry Walker, Omar Vizquel, Rusty Greer, Paul O'Neill to name a few) that are not in many sets any more, if any...

I just think it'd be cool to have one set every year dedicated to guys that were extremely popular in their days and didn't make the HOF or are not currently playing.

this was off topic, but this topic made me think about it.

Click to expand...

that would cost too much, as would legends/HOFers

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im not sure what you mean. they already do it with legends/HOF's in many sets...

A few yes, and mostly on stickers. But not anywhere near the scale of ATFF or Topps Retired.

MLB doesn't even allow for all-retired products anymore.

morgoth · Dec 29, 2010

I have been disappointed that Topps has not done a set similar to the Ring of Honor it does for football.

I think a continuous auto set in Topps Chrome or Topps of each years major awards winners and HOF inductees (still living) would be a tremendous set that every year people would look forward to collecting.

JoshHamilton · Dec 29, 2010

markakis8 said:
i'm surprised topps never kept up with the fan favorites set. the entire point of those sets were for player collectors of players that are hardly in any sets. as favorites retire in years to come, it only produces more fodder for that set. i think of PC guys on FCB (Will Clark, Larry Walker, Omar Vizquel, Rusty Greer, Paul O'Neill to name a few) that are not in many sets any more, if any...

I just think it'd be cool to have one set every year dedicated to guys that were extremely popular in their days and didn't make the HOF or are not currently playing.

this was off topic, but this topic made me think about it.

ATFF failed because people didn't like paying $80 for a box and pulling a Jeff Blauser autograph

Jaypers · Dec 29, 2010

I'd be all for it.

Basically, the majority of those who bust BC can't even give away the red vet parallels, let alone their base cards. Put some true legends in there, along with parallels and autos (if possible). It can't hurt the brand any.

But I doubt we'll see this happen. As long as it sells out (which it always does), Topps doesn't have enough motivation to implement this idea.

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