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There were 90 different patterns for each of the 90 base cards.
There were 90 different patterns for each of the 90 base cards.


Diffractors, which are seeded 1 in every 6 packs, are parallels of every unique pattern.
Diffractors, which are seeded 1 in every 6 packs, are parallels of every unique pattern.  To date, there has not been a Diffractor of pattern 49 uncovered for any of the 90 players in the set.





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Description

1998 Topps TEK (stylized in CAPS) is a massive 8100-card set released exclusively to Hobby outlets in October, 1998. This set consists of 90 cards all printed on acetate, with 90 patterns available for each player. Each card is sequentially-numbered twice: Card number and pattern number. At 8100 cards (90 players X 90 patterns), it is the largest set ever produced.

Diffractors, which are seeded 1 in every 6 packs, are parallels of every unique pattern. Because diffractors are not serial-numbered, it's unknown how many were made of pattern. Many collectors agree between 10 and 20 were made for each pattern.

Distribution

20 packs per box, 4 cards per pack (MSRP: $5).

Reviews

Insertion Ratios

Cards Total Cards Numbered To Hobby Odds
Base 90 - 4:1
Diffractors 90 - 1:6

Checklist

Base Set

A complete master base set consists of 8100 cards (90 x 90).

A Mark Grace collector's fan site has displayed all 90 different background patterns. Please use this site as a visual guide to all 90 patterns.

    Parallels

    There were 90 different patterns for each of the 90 base cards.

    Diffractors, which are seeded 1 in every 6 packs, are parallels of every unique pattern. To date, there has not been a Diffractor of pattern 49 uncovered for any of the 90 players in the set.