IT'S BIG, IT'S HUGE, IT'S GIGANTIC.... 2025-26 Topps Basketball RELEASE DAY is Thursday, October 23rd at 5pm at SPORTS CARDS PLUS, a.k.a. The Super Hit Factory!
This event is so BIG, Sports Cards Plus is making this a 3-DAY RELEASE EVENT:
--- October 23rd at 5pm to 7pm: 2025-26 Topps Basketball RIP PARTY.
1. FREE FOOD and DRINKS.
2. FREE PACKS.
3. CONTESTS to WIN 2025-26 Topps Basketball Boxes, and THREE $100 WINNERS in STORE CREDIT.
--- Get one free entry to our drawing for just attending our Rip Night.
--- GET ONE ENTRY to our drawing for each $500 you spend at Sports Cards Plus this week!
--- SPECIALS at 5 O'clock, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 and 7 O'clock.... SAVE up to 30% OFF!
...... and WIN up to $500 CASH when you open your purchase in our store!
--- FREE PACKS for our PACK WARS to WIN Topps Boxes.
--- FREE PIZZA, EGG ROLLS & SNACKS
One of the most exciting nights in collecting returns! Get ready for another amazing Topps Rip Night on Saturday, February 22nd at 5pm.
Be sure to visit SPORTS CARDS PLUS from 5pm to 7pm to experience the ultimate night of sports card collecting. New to the hobby, returning to the hobby, or a lifelong collector, Topps Rip Night rocks with a rip party, SPECIALS, DRAWINGS FOR $1600 IN STORE CREDIT, CASH PRIZES and GIVEAWAYS.
Experience the magic of the pack at Topps Right Night — see you there!
PULL THE ROBERTO CLEMENTE PLAKATA! in our store & WIN $500 CASH!... Yes, you keep the card.
PULL THE YORDAN ALVAREZ PLAKATA! in our store & WIN $100 CASH!
The 2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 introduces the brand-new Plakata! insert, celebrating raw power and electrifying moments on the diamond. This debut insert was created in collaboration with MLB Network Analyst and former MLB slugger Carlos Peńa, who brings his signature flair and excitement to trading cards.
What’s Cool About 2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 Plakata! Inserts?
This year’s Plakata! insert stands out thanks to its collaboration with Carlos Peńa. Known for his dynamic commentary and larger-than-life presence, Peńa brought his iconic “Plakata” call—used to highlight jaw-dropping home runs—to the design table. The inserts capture the essence of power and explosion, making them visually striking additions to any collection.
What’s 2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 Plakata! Checklist Inspo?
The checklist for the 2025 Plakata insert celebrates the game’s most prolific home run hitters. The 25-card set includes a mix of legendary sluggers and rising stars, such as David Ortiz, Juan Soto, Elly De La Cruz, and Albert Pujols. These players exemplify the explosive power that “Plakata” embodies, making the set a true homage to long-ball greatness.
Checklist
PLAK-1 Carlos Peña, Tampa Bay Rays PLAK-2 Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals PLAK-3 Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves PLAK-4 Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds PLAK-5 Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates PLAK-6 Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays PLAK-7 Juan Soto, New York Yankees PLAK-8 Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres PLAK-9 Julio Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners PLAK-10 Manny Machado, San Diego Padres PLAK-11 Francisco Lindor, New York Mets PLAK-12 José Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians PLAK-13 Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins PLAK-14 Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros PLAK-15 Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox PLAK-16 David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox PLAK-17 Adrian Beltré, Texas Rangers PLAK-18 Vladimir Guerrero, Montréal Expos PLAK-19 Jackson Chourio, Milwaukee Brewers PLAK-20 Teoscar Hernández, Los Angeles Dodgers PLAK-21 Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks PLAK-22 Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves PLAK-23 Sammy Sosa, Chicago Cubs PLAK-24 Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates PLAK-25 Adolis García, Texas Rangers
Why Should Collectors Be Excited About 2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 Plakata! Cards?
Collectors will love Plakata! inserts because they’re SSPs (Super Short Print), making them highly coveted and rare. Beyond their scarcity, the inserts boast a dynamic design that combines vibrant visuals with a pop culture connection through Carlos Pena. For fans of baseball and trading cards alike, the Plakata! set offers a fresh, energetic addition to the Topps Baseball lineup, destined to be a highlight of the 2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 release.
If you've every been to Sports Cards Plus, a.k.a. The Super Hit Factory you know, you always get more for your money at Sports Cards Plus.... And, starting on Thursday, November 21st the Topps Chrome MVP BUYBACK PROGRAM is BACK!
Sports Cards Plus is YOUR HEADQUARTERS for the Topps Chrome MVP BUYBACK PROGRAM. Customers have traded in their Topps Chrome MVP BUYBACK cards for over $50,000 in store merchandise..... And at Sports Cards Plus YOU GET MORE FOR YOUR TRADE-IN AT SPORTS CARDS PLUS.
1. Sports Cards Plus has the LARGEST SELECTION at THE SMALLEST PRICES.
2. We offer VOLUME DISCOUNTS.... The MORE YOU BUY, the BIGGER THE DISCOUNT off our CRAZY LOW PRICES, SPECIALS & SALES.
3. We have the BIGGEST & BEST CONTESTS where you can WIN up to $1000 CASH or SELL to US for up to $100,000 in store merchandise when you open your purchase in our store!
4. And, at Sports Cards Plus, you can WIN $2000 in STORE CREDIT at our February 1st Drawing
--- GET 1 Drawing Ticket for each $500 you spend at Sports Cards Plus.
--- $1000 GRAND PRIZE (first person to get 3 tickets drawn
--- $500 SECOND PRIZE (second person to get 2 tickets drawn and could be the same person who wins the $1000 Grand Prize. In order to WIN the Grand Prize and Second Prize the person must have a total of 5 tickets drawn
--- $100 THIRD PRIZE thru SEVENTH PRIZE (first 7 tickets pulled are guaranteed to win $100 or MORE!)
DRAWING will be held at 1pm on February 1st and posted on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Arriving Wednesday, October 9th is 2023/24 Topps Mercury Basketball, similar to Panini's Flawless product line with complete content featuring Victor Wembanyama.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS - This high-end trading card product commemorates Victor Wembanyama’s rookie season dominance with an unprecedented collection of Chromium autographs, inscriptions and game-worn memorabilia from the 2023/24 season. - Each card is encased in a plastic magnetic case and sealed in a labeled foil wrap. - Dual-Autograph Hits replace Base Card in 1:70 Base Card Packs (2 base card packs/box)! Chase Chromium Dual-Autograph cards limited to 10 copies or less, where Victor shares the spotlight with an exclusive group of fellow Rookies of the Year or legends of the game.
Insert Autographs (160 total) are a possible additional autograph to the 2 autographs promised per box.
Look for Dual Autographs of Victor Wembanyama and Lebron James!
2024 Topps Mercury Box Break:
8 Cards Per Box
Each card is encased in a plastic magnetic case and sealed in a labeled foil wrap.
(1) Autograph-Relic Card /99 or lower
Game-Worn Jersey Relics from Wemby’s rookie season, including his debut and 1,000th career point game.Descriptions of Game-Worn Relic Date and Game on every card back! Low-numbered cards feature incredible relic patches including Laundry Tags, Jumpman Logo!
(1) Chromium Autograph Card /99 or lower
Chromium autograph cards picking up 10 of the Victor Wembanyama cards from the base checklist.Look for inscriptions from the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year!
(2) Chromium Base Cards
Chromium cards featuring an all-Wemby 20-card checklist.
(3) Chromium Base Parallel Cards /99 or lower
Chase an stunning array of parallels including Refractors #’d to 99, Alien Face Wave Refractors #’d to 5, and 1/1 SuperFractors!
(1) Chromium Insert Card /99 or lower
Chromium cards featuring retro designs from Topps Chrome and Topps Basketball along with original new subsets. /10, /5 and 1/1 parallels will feature bonus on-card autographs of Victor Wembanyama!
Bonus Hits: Dual-Autographs
Dual-Autograph Hits replace Base Card in 1:70 Base Card Packs!Chase Chromium Dual-Autograph cards limited to 10 copies or less, where Victor shares the spotlight with an exclusive group of fellow Rookies of the Year or legends of the game.