Topps Sparkle Variation List (Just Posted by Topps)

I didn't see the official list from Topps posted yet, so here it is. They just put the link up on facebook 10 minutes ago.

http://www.topps.com/sports/news/toppsN ... ews_id=374

1 Ryan Braun
3 Jon Lester
5 Joey Votto
15 David Wright
20 Hanley Ramirez
23 Jaime Garcia
25 Carl Crawford
35 Shin-Soo Choo
40 Justin Upton
42 Mariano Rivera
44 Martin Prado
50 Alex Rodriguez
60 Andrew McCutchen
61 David Price
67 Vladimir Guerrero
70 Kyle Drabek
75 Jered Weaver
78 Mike Stanton
80 Desmond Jennings
100 Albert Pujols
102 CC Sabathia
108 Zack Greinke
110 Aroldis Chapman
120 Mat Latos
128 Manny Ramirez
140 Brett Anderson
150 Miguel Cabrera
165 Jeremy Hellickson
166 Josh Johnson
169 Chipper Jones
174 Roy Oswalt
177 Brian Matusz
195 Nick Markakis
200 Ichiro
208 Clay Buchholz
209 Carlos Santana
210 Brian Wilson
214 Chase Utley
216 Jose Bautista
218 Victor Martinez
236 Nelson Cruz
240 Andre Ethier
241 Wandy Rodriguez
247 Starlin Castro
250 Carlos Gonzalez
255 Torii Hunter
269 Stephen Drew
270 Ubaldo Jimenez
271 Adam Dunn
275 Clayton Kershaw
290 Ike Davis
293 Justin Morneau
294 Luke Scott
299 Chris Carpenter
300 Roy Halladay
307 Alex Rios
315 David Ortiz
320 Michael Young
322 Brent Morel
330 Derek Jeter

I still can't believe there are 3 Orioles on the list (4 if you count Vlad). Luke Scott? Now that's a hobby powerhouse.

CraigsCards1 said:

I still can't believe there are 3 Orioles on the list (4 if you count Vlad). Luke Scott? Now that's a hobby powerhouse.

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You know you will be buying one :lol:

I wonder what the print run is. 60? Seems like I've seen just a few more sparkle variations then black borders, but it's close.

I too am very interested in the print run of these cards. I'm collecting all Rays so if you have any and want to trade or sell let me know.

It seems like I've seen a lot more Sparkles than Black borders, but maybe that's just for my guy.

It seems that the print run has to be a lot higher than 60. I've noticed a bunch more sparkles than black /60 or silk /50. I'm thinking the print run is at least a couple hundred. I wonder if the print run is the same amount for every player?

Also curious about the print runs on the sparkles, I've got a few I'm holding on wondering if I should sell/buy.

I think that 60 refers to the number of cards in the set, not the print run. However, a print run of 60 isn't that far fetched. That would be 3,600 total sparkle cards. You'll see them more often than the black parallels of your favorite player because they make black bordered versions of all 330 cards in the set. However, given the amount of retail they make of Topps Series 1, I am guessing there are a few more than 60 of each card.

I here a lot of people claim the print run of the diamond sparkle variation cards to be 60, but if you look at current and completed auctions on eBay..... 12-15 is on the high end. Jeter has 11 completed and 3 current. Pujols has 10 completed and 4 current. Ichiro has 4 completed and 1 current. Chapman has 7 completed and 2 current. Utley has 4 completed and 6 current. Morel (RC) 4 completed and 2 current...... and so on. I think Jeter and Pujols would be the most listed players. Given that some may have been re-listed or bought and then newly listed, all seems to point to a much lower print run than 60.
I realize some may be on other forums for sale and many may not have been found yet or, heaven forbid, kept and collected.
Some of the sparkle variations are just plain hard to see and may be overlooked.
Also, in today's market, and 60 print run is not rare and, thus, not valuable. So not too many people are rushing to list common players for sale. It seems there are many more sparkle cards out on the market than black bordered cards because people are listing the sparkles for the big payday.

JustBaseballCards said:

I here a lot of people claim the print run of the diamond sparkle variation cards to be 60, but if you look at current and completed auctions on eBay..... 12-15 is on the high end. Jeter has 11 completed and 3 current. Pujols has 10 completed and 4 current. Ichiro has 4 completed and 1 current. Chapman has 7 completed and 2 current. Utley has 4 completed and 6 current. Morel (RC) 4 completed and 2 current...... and so on. I think Jeter and Pujols would be the most listed players. Given that some may have been re-listed or bought and then newly listed, all seems to point to a much lower print run than 60.
I realize some may be on other forums for sale and many may not have been found yet or, heaven forbid, kept and collected.
Some of the sparkle variations are just plain hard to see and may be overlooked.
Also, in today's market, and 60 print run is not rare and, thus, not valuable. So not too many people are rushing to list common players for sale. It seems there are many more sparkle cards out on the market than black bordered cards because people are listing the sparkles for the big payday.

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Tell that to my wallet after picking up 631 different Topps Heritage Black Refractors.

I have a Jeter sparkle for $50 dlvd if anyone needs one