1996 Topps - Revision history

Chris: /* Profiles */

2024-09-15T20:45:30Z

Profiles

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	This 40-card set features 20 players from each league. One card from the first series and two from the second series were also included in all Topps factory sets. Topps spokesmen Kirby Puckett (AL) and Tony Gwynn (NL) give opinions on players within their league. The cards are numbered with either an "AL or NL" prefix on the back depending on the player’s league. The cards are sequenced in alphabetical order within league. Cards AL/NL 1-10 were inserted into Series One packs, while AL/NL 11-20 were in Series Two.		This 40-card set features 20 players from each league. One card from the first series and two from the second series were also included in all Topps factory sets. Topps spokesmen Kirby Puckett (AL) and Tony Gwynn (NL) give opinions on players within their league. The cards are numbered with either an "AL or NL" prefix on the back depending on the player’s league. The cards are sequenced in alphabetical order within league. Cards AL/NL 1-10, with a white border, were inserted into Series One packs, while AL/NL 11-20, with a silver border, were in Series Two.

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	SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Topps Profiles');		SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Topps Profiles');
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	===Mystery Finest===		===Mystery Finest===

Stalegum: /* Future Stars */

2024-07-03T17:19:54Z

Future Stars

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	===Series Two===		===Series Two===

Stalegum: /* Triple-A All-Stars */

2024-07-03T17:19:32Z

Triple-A All-Stars

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	====Future Stars====		====Future Stars====

Stalegum: /* Pre-Production */

2024-07-03T17:18:21Z

Pre-Production

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	SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Topps Pre-Production')		SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Topps Pre-Production')
	ORDER BY num +0 ASC		ORDER BY (SUBSTRING(num FROM 3)) +0 ASC
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Stalegum: /* Mickey Mantle Reprints */

2023-09-13T20:16:10Z

Mickey Mantle Reprints

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	The "base" cards were randomly inserted into Series One packs, while Finest and Finest Refractor versions were in Series Two.		The "base" cards were randomly inserted into Series One packs, while Finest and Finest Refractor versions were in Series Two.

	A 20th card of Mantle's 1952 Bowman card was randomly inserted into [[1996 Bowman]] packs, with Finest, Refractor, and Atomic Refractor parallels inserted into [[1996 Bowman's Best]]. ~~This~~ set ~~would be extended again for~~ [[~~1997 Topps~~]]~~, with reprints of Mantle's multiplayer and subset cards~~.		A 20th card of Mantle's 1952 Bowman card was randomly inserted into [[1996 Bowman]] packs, with Finest, Refractor, and Atomic Refractor parallels inserted into [[1996 Bowman's Best]]. A 21st card (although not sequentially-numbered as part of this set) of Mantle's [[1959 Bazooka]] card was included in each [[1996 Bazooka]] factory set.

	The Mantle reprints were well received by collectors, many of whom would never have any realistic chance of pulling a genuine Mickey Mantle Topps card out of a 1950s or 1960s wax pack. Throughout the remainder of the 90s, Topps would reprint entire the runs of Topps cards from other legendary players: Willie Mays in [[1997 Topps\|1997]], Roberto Clemente in [[1998 Topps\|'98,]] Nolan Ryan in [[1999 Topps\|'99,]] and Hank Aaron in [[2000 Topps\|2000.]]		This set would be extended again for [[1997 Topps]], with reprints of Mantle's multiplayer and subset cards. The Mantle reprints were well received by collectors, many of whom would never have any realistic chance of pulling a genuine Mickey Mantle Topps card out of a 1950s or 1960s wax pack. Throughout the remainder of the 90s, Topps would reprint entire the runs of Topps cards from other legendary players: Willie Mays in [[1997 Topps\|1997]], Roberto Clemente in [[1998 Topps\|'98,]] Nolan Ryan in [[1999 Topps\|'99,]] and Hank Aaron in [[2000 Topps\|2000.]]

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Stalegum: /* Mystery Finest */

2021-06-10T14:46:36Z

Mystery Finest

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	This 26-card set was randomly inserted in all Series One packs. The backs of each card feature the players that could be depicted on the front. The front of the card is covered with an black film that needs to be peeled off before the player can be identified -- although it may be possible to identify the player on the front without peeling, as the chromium-stock card's etching has been known to show through the black coating.		This 26-card set was randomly inserted in all Series One packs. The backs of each card feature the players that could be depicted on the front. The front of the card is covered with an black film that needs to be peeled off before the player can be identified -- although it may be possible to identify the player on the front without peeling, as the chromium-stock card's etching has been known to show through the black coating.

	This set is also available as a Refractor parallel.		This set is also available as a Refractor parallel and each card is marked with an "R" next to the Topps logo on the back.

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Stalegum: /* Mystery Finest */

2021-06-10T14:45:14Z

Mystery Finest

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	This 26-card set was randomly inserted in all Series One packs. The ~~fronts have~~ an ~~opaque coating~~ that ~~must~~ be ~~removed~~ before the player can be identified~~. After~~ the ~~opaque coating is removed~~, the ~~fronts feature a player photo surrounded by silver borders. The backs feature a choice of players along with a corresponding mystery finest trivia fact~~.		This 26-card set was randomly inserted in all Series One packs. The backs of each card feature the players that could be depicted on the front. The front of the card is covered with an black film that needs to be peeled off before the player can be identified -- although it may be possible to identify the player on the front without peeling, as the chromium-stock card's etching has been known to show through the black coating.

	This set is also available as a Refractor parallel.		This set is also available as a Refractor parallel.
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	SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Topps Mystery Finest');		SELECT num,player,info FROM cards WHERE (year = 1996) AND (setname = 'Topps Mystery Finest');
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	===Master of the Game===		===Master of the Game===

Stalegum: /* Power Boosters */

2021-06-10T14:37:26Z

Power Boosters

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	~~These cards~~ are a metallic version of 25 of the first 26 1996 Topps Series One cards. Card numbers 1-6 and 8-12 parallel the "Star Power" subset and were exclusive to Series One Hobby packs; while numbers 13-26 parallel the "Draft Picks" subset and were issued in Series One retail packs. Inserted in place of two basic cards, they are printed on 28 point stock and the fronts have prismatic foil printing. Curiously card number 7, which is Mickey Mantle in the base set, was not issued in a Power Booster form. ~~Power Boosters~~ were not ~~continued~~ for Series Two.		Power Boosters are a metallic version of 25 of the first 26 ''1996 Topps Series One'' cards. Card numbers 1-6 and 8-12 parallel the "Star Power" subset and were exclusive to Series One Hobby packs; while numbers 13-26 parallel the "Draft Picks" subset and were issued in Series One retail packs. Inserted in place of two basic cards, they are printed on 28 point stock and the fronts have prismatic foil printing. Curiously card number 7, which is Mickey Mantle in the base set, was not issued in a Power Booster form. These cards were not well received by collectors and were discontinued for Series Two.

	==Inserts==		==Inserts==

Stalegum: /* Mickey Mantle Reprints */

2021-06-10T14:36:10Z

Mickey Mantle Reprints

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	The "base" cards were randomly inserted into Series One packs, while Finest and Finest Refractor versions were in Series Two.		The "base" cards were randomly inserted into Series One packs, while Finest and Finest Refractor versions were in Series Two.

	A 20th card of Mantle's 1952 Bowman card was randomly inserted into [[1996 Bowman]] packs, with Finest, Refractor, and Atomic Refractor parallels inserted into [[1996 Bowman's Best]].		A 20th card of Mantle's 1952 Bowman card was randomly inserted into [[1996 Bowman]] packs, with Finest, Refractor, and Atomic Refractor parallels inserted into [[1996 Bowman's Best]]. This set would be extended again for [[1997 Topps]], with reprints of Mantle's multiplayer and subset cards.

			The Mantle reprints were well received by collectors, many of whom would never have any realistic chance of pulling a genuine Mickey Mantle Topps card out of a 1950s or 1960s wax pack. Throughout the remainder of the 90s, Topps would reprint entire the runs of Topps cards from other legendary players: Willie Mays in [[1997 Topps\|1997]], Roberto Clemente in [[1998 Topps\|'98,]] Nolan Ryan in [[1999 Topps\|'99,]] and Hank Aaron in [[2000 Topps\|2000.]]

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Stalegum: /* Insertion Ratios */

2021-06-10T14:27:38Z

Insertion Ratios

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	!Jumbo Odds		!Jumbo Odds
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[#Base_Set\|Base]]\|\|220\|\|-\|\|?\|\|?\|\|?		\|[[#Base_Set\|Base]]\|\|220\|\|-\|\|12:1\|\|12:1\|\|41:1
	\|-		\|-
	\|Star Power Boosters\|\|11\|\|-\|\|1:36\|\|N/A\|\|?		\|Star Power Boosters\|\|11\|\|-\|\|1:36\|\|N/A\|\|?
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	\|Masters of the Game\|\|20\|\|-\|\|1:18\|\|N/A\|\|N/A		\|Masters of the Game\|\|20\|\|-\|\|1:18\|\|N/A\|\|N/A
	\|-		\|-
	\|Classic Confrontations\|\|15\|\|-\|\|N/A\|\|~~1:1~~\|\|N/A		\|Classic Confrontations\|\|15\|\|-\|\|N/A\|\|W\|\|N/A
	\|}		\|}

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	\|-		\|-
	\|[[#Base_Set\|Base]]\|\|220\|\|-\|\|?\|\|?\|\|?		\|[[#Base_Set\|Base]]\|\|220\|\|-\|\|12:1\|\|12:1\|\|41:1
	\|-		\|-
	\|Mickey Mantle Finest Reprints\|\|19\|\|-\|\|1:18\|\|1:12\|\|?		\|Mickey Mantle Finest Reprints\|\|19\|\|-\|\|1:18\|\|1:12\|\|?
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	\|Wrecking Crew\|\|15\|\|-\|\|1:18\|\|N/A\|\|N/A		\|Wrecking Crew\|\|15\|\|-\|\|1:18\|\|N/A\|\|N/A
	\|-		\|-
	\|Road Warriors\|\|20\|\|-\|\|N/A\|\|~~1:1~~\|\|N/A		\|Road Warriors\|\|20\|\|-\|\|N/A\|\|W\|\|N/A
	\|}		\|}

			W: One card per pack, in packs sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores.

	=Checklist=		=Checklist=