From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there’s a box you’d want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2017 Topps Series 1 baseball cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (several formats)
Packs per box: 36
Cards per pack: 10
Cards in this box: 353
Base set completion:
301 of 350 (86 percent)
Duplicates: 0
Base cards of note – Chicago Cubs World Series champs, Kris Bryant, Giancarlo Stanton, Felix Hernandez, Jacob deGrom, Bryce Harper, Clayton Kershaw, Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, Miguel Cabrera, Mookie Betts, Mike Trout, Corey Seager, Kyle Schwarber, Nomar Mazara, Addison Russell, David Ortiz, Trevor Story, Nolan Arenado, Albert Pujols, Anthony Rizzo, David Ortiz, Jose Altuve
>> Related: Check out all of our handy 2017 Topps Series 1 MLB links here.
Rookie Cards (26) – Dansby Swanson, Yoan Moncada, Andrew Benintendi, Aaron Judge, Tyler Austin, Yulieski Gurriel, Alex Bregman, Orlando Arcia, Braden Shipley, Matt Carasiti, Jake Thompson, Gabriel Ynoa, Reynaldo Lopez, Alex Reyes, Jeff Hoffman, Luke Weaver, Josh Bell, Brian Goodwin, Matt Strahm, Seth Lugo, Joe Musgrove, Tyler Glasnow, David Dahl, Robert Gsellman, Ryon Healy, Chad Pinder
Insert/short-print cards: 51 (all in gallery below along with many base cards)
Rediscover Topps buybacks Blue (1) – Jim Gantner 1985
Rediscover Topps buybacks Bronze (3) – Greg Pryor 1986, Marvell Wynne 1987, Dave Henderson 1990
Rediscover Topps buybacks Silver (2) – Brett Butler 1985, Donnie Moore 1988
Gold parallel (2) – Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres (/2,017)
Rainbow foil parallel (4) – Mookie Betts, Jameson Taillon, Matt Adams, Ryan Flaherty
Vintage parallel (1) – Geovany Soto (/99)
1987 Topps (9) – Bo Jackson, Nolan Ryan, Andrew Benintendi, Kenta Maeda, Wil Myers, Carlos Correa, Tyler Glasnow, Trea Turner, Alex Bregman
Topps Salute (9) – Buster Posey, Wil Myers, Ichiro Suzuki, Todd Frazier, Carlos Rodon, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Belt, Luke Weaver, Alex Bregman
Bowman Then & Now (4) – Madison Bumgarner, Joey Votto, Feliz Hernandez, Andrew McCutchen
MLB Network (1) – Mike Lowell
First Pitch (5) – William Shatner, Joan Jett, Judd Apatow, Lou Ferrigno, Leslie Jordan
Five Tool (4) – Hunter Pence, Miguel Cabrera, Kyle Seager, Hanley Ramirez
Greatest Memories reprints (5) – Ken Griffey Jr., Don Mattingly, Reggie Jackson, Roberto Clemente, Mark McGwire
Topps Now Code Card (1)
Autographs/Memorabilia: 1
Major League Material Relics (1) – Javier Baez
What’s Buzz-worthy: The hobby’s annual flagship release is one that gets plenty of attention and because of that it includes plenty of variety, surprises and potential for big cardboard. The First Pitch celebs are back and they are relatively plentiful in a box, while a new inclusion focuses on the talents at the MLB Network and they’re found (surprisingly) just one per box. The celebs don’t have ink, but the Network stars do and that’s not the only way you might find ink here. There are autographs on the super-thick Relics (think Five Star) and World Series-winning Cubs inserts — we didn’t find that ink here but we did find a Cub. How thick are the Relics? You’ll get just three cards in that pack when you pull one. One thing you probably won’t find are a number of short-printed variations — there are some in this release but they seem to be scaled back and aren’t easy pulls — and that’s a plus. (Some may not like the hit they take on case breaks when it comes to re-sale but collectors may think less is more after several years of hunting.) The parallels seem to be downplayed here — just three serial-numbered cards and four Rainbows — which is probably in part due to the design being closer to full-bleed for the second consecutive year. Also a plus if you ask this collector. One interesting feature is adding the players’ Twitter and Instagram handles onto their cards — or a #toppsbaseball hashtag to add to the discussions if they don’t have them. All in all, this one feels like a definite improvement on last season and it seems that the hits and inserts are a tad stronger, too. This particular box wasn’t the flashiest in terms of who we pulled but it shows that there’s plenty to see here. Check out the massive gallery below for even more.
>> Related: Check out all of our handy 2017 Topps Series 1 MLB links here.
Product Grade: A-
Box Grade: B+
Fun Grade: A
Win a box: How can a sealed hobby box be yours? Leave a comment telling us your favorite card or insert set in 2017 Topps and we’ll pick a winner from all answers received before March 1. Include your email address and Twitter handle if you have one as those will be the ways we contact a winner. (Don’t worry if your comment doesn’t show immediately. All are held for moderation and then approval.)
Follow Buzz on Twitter @BlowoutBuzz or send email to BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
>> Click here to buy cards on BlowoutCards.com
I look forward to the Topps All-star Rookie cards every year. I also like the First Pitch inserts but wish it was a 30 card set(15 per series), 1 for each team!
LikeLike
Love flagship Topps!! Only set I strive to complete each year. The baby bombers and the Seagers are personal favorites. Looking forward to getting a box myself.
@EEFFL
LikeLike
Those five tool inserts are really nice but nothing beats those 1987 cards.
LikeLike
My favorite insert set has to be the 5 tool player insert! Clean looking card, and think it’ll look even better in chrome!
Twitter: @MattMamba24
LikeLike
I seen Dansby start his pro career in Zebulon, NC with the Mudcats, so my favorite card would have to be the sp Dansby RC!!
LikeLike
My favorite card is the unretired number 7 card of Gary Sanchez!
LikeLike
My favorite card is the Cubs ‘World Series Champs’ card. While it may not be rare or flashy, when my 10 year old saw a pic he thought it was the coolest card ever. Great base card that will be the centerpiece of a real fan’s collection. Thank you!
LikeLike
My favorite card is the Cubs ‘World Series Champs’ card. While it may not be rare or flashy, when my 10 year old saw a pic he thought it was the coolest card ever. Great base card that will be the centerpiece of a real fan’s collection. Thank you!
Email: Toemasii@hotmail.com
LikeLike
The 1987 style are by far my favorite this year
LikeLike
Love the 1987 inserts. Reminds me of the hundreds of packs that I bought in my senior year of HS, back in the days that you could find cards in convenience stores.
LikeLike
My favorite insert is the 1987 Topps cards. Those are looking quite sharp to me and I like the nostalgic feel. Also enjoy the First Pitch cards, but really only for a select few celebs.
LikeLike
I love the 1987 autos… it reminds me of when I started collecting!
LikeLike
Really dig those Five Tools cards! And finally a new Don Mattingly image used by Topps!
LikeLike
Favorite insert set is the first pitch set, thank you!
ao82685@gmail.com
Twitter: @splitcases
LikeLike
I like the 5 tool inserts this year. Always like Release
Day for 2017 topps series one it means the season is around the corner!
LikeLike
the ’87 stuff is a nice walk through time, the new guys look great on there. not sure where the cards are but I saw a post of refractor 87 cards which looked awesome!
LikeLike
Loving the 87’s was the first set my Dad and I put together as a kid. Great memories.
LikeLike
I dig the Topps 30th Anniversary ’87 cards…
LikeLike
The 1987 insert set will worth chasing in this set. The autographs could provide quite a premium for set collectors.
Thank you for contest!
LikeLike
The 1987 Autos for sure!
LikeLike
Definitely the 1987 Topps Wood Parallel Autos
LikeLike
I like the 1987 set! Thanks for the contest and I can’t wait to open Series 1!
LikeLike
Really liking those Five Tools cards
@Sam_Zozaya
LikeLike
Cubs ‘World Series Champs’ card, hands down. 108 years of waiting, tears and upset have been washed away in a sea of Harry carrey’s budweiser! HOLY COW!
LikeLike
Love the tools cards. Gotta be well rounded. Look great.
LikeLike
I love the 1987 Topps insert set! Thanks for the chance!
@zeldafanatic15
LikeLike
LOVE the look. Normally not a Series 1 fan, may change that this year!
LikeLike
I love the throwback to the 1987 topps “wood” cards. 1987 was when I really got into card collecting, the 87 Topps Mark McGwire was the one card me and all my friends wanted back then! So glad #Topps is honoring that set!
LikeLike
Can’t wait to break open a box for myself!
LikeLike
Bought some retail before hobby hit the stores. Already hooked. Like the design and the challenge of finishing a set.
thanks for doing this
LikeLike
Love the new design in the 87 Chrome are awesome.
LikeLike
I love the 1987 cards and all insert cards that feature Ken Griffey Jr !!!!! Thanks for the chance.
Ryanwsawyer24@gmail.com
@Ryanwsawyer24
LikeLike
Beautiful product
LikeLike
1987 was a good year.
LikeLike
I like the MLB Network cards. Just wish they’d have gone heavier on the broadcasters and not so many former players.
LikeLike
Whoops. Twitter handle is @boxesofcards.
LikeLike
I would go with the 5-Tool subset. @doctor_flammond, gjlowe@yahoo.com
LikeLike
Can’t wait for the MLB network cards! Awesome idea.
LikeLike
Yes!!!!
LikeLike
My favorite card would probably have to be the Dansby Swanson RC… Just a nice clean action picture – you can almost see the hustle this kid has! I have to say only 2 golds in a hobby box is a bit questionable to me though… Being a parallel rookie collector, the odds of pulling any #d ones seems a bit daunting… Probably even a longshot!
LikeLike
I’m a fan of autos, so that’s my fave.
LikeLike
All the Mets are my favorite. Especially Thor Syndergard
LikeLike
Please, please,please, give me this reality!
LikeLike
Just in time for Vday! Hubby would love it!
LikeLike
I absolutely love when Topps Series 1 comes out every year, it kinda signals the beginning of the baseball season, the rebirth of my baseball passion! Im a huge fan of MLB Network (its the first thing i turn on in the morning and the last thing i watch before going to bed), so I am looking forward to collecting the entire set of MLB Network inserts.
LikeLike
Looks fun can’t wait for my hobby to get here
LikeLike
I like the Father’s Day insert cards. I think the jerseys looked really sharp from that day so I’m happy to see them again
@RTCF_Blog
LikeLike
Nolan Ryan
LikeLike
My favorite card would be a Will Clark, if they included any in this set.
LikeLike
Vary nice job Topps. Cards look great.
LikeLike
Looks like baseball season is officially here! Time to switch from Football to Baseball cards! What better way than a chance at winning a box of Topps!!!
LikeLike
2017 Topps Baseball looks awesome and I can’t wait to get a box or !!
LikeLike
I love the World Series relics! Would be pumped to pull one of those beauties.
LikeLike
I like the rediscover Topps inserted cards
LikeLike
Win baby woooo!!!
LikeLike
Throw back to Cal Ripken 87’….a classic! And the Machado 5 tool player, those cards are great looking!
@TVey24
LikeLike
87 Bo
LikeLike
Topps Series 1 is always exciting, just like the start of a new season. I can’t wait to see the autos and relic cards, fin to break a few boxes in The cold month of February!
LikeLike
My favorite inserts are the 1987 ones. I especially love the vintage players. The foil stamp is a nice touch. I can’t believe it’s been 30 years since the original set! It’s also nice to see Barry Bonds back in a Topps product. Fun stuff!
@batcavelv
LikeLike
My favorite card is David Ortiz at Dodger Stadium SP
LikeLike
Would really love to get a box of this …..its a staple product for any baseball fan
LikeLike
Love the 5 tool cards!!
LikeLike
My Target did not have them out yesterday – hopefully I can catch a pack or two today!!!
LikeLike
Awesome set. Thanks for the update.
LikeLike
Been well over 18 months since my last purchase. Needing some new cards
LikeLike
Favorite card has got to be the Bonds with the Retro ’87 frame.
LikeLike
Like the first pitch cards
LikeLike
Judd Apatow movies are hilarious. That’s my favorite card.
Twitter: @smarkman
LikeLike
Go Cubs 2017
LikeLike
Those cards look awesome. I love the rediscover and retro designs. After seeing that I want to put my glove on and go play.
LikeLike
Great info, very helpful when opening my own. Those 87s are awesome!
LikeLike
I need to reboot my baseball collection! This will be a great start! These cards look amazing. I absolutely love the card designs on baseball cards over sny other sport. Grest job to TOPPS for being so good with the designs.
LikeLike
I had to keep looking over and over to see which one is my favorite. The throw back ones look awesome but its hard to beat those 5 tool cards. Those look sick!! Great job on the design Topps like for real!
LikeLike
i like the idea of the Father’s day and mother’s day insert set. @derekjweber1
LikeLike
I like the 5 tool set…Thanks!
LikeLike
Great product, I love all of the possible Cubs hits!!! Topps really is capitalizing on the Cubs recent success.
LikeLike
Dansby Swanson would be Sweet
LikeLike
I love the retro reprint rookies!!
LikeLike
I always did love the woodgrain topps cards, so the return of an insert set with the woodgrain is easily my favorite insert set
LikeLike
I busted 2 jumbo boxes last night. Still deciding whether not not to collect the 1987 30th insert set of 100.
LikeLike
Just beautiful cards all around!!!
LikeLike
I love the first pitch inserts. Loom forward to those every year
LikeLike
Always excited for the Topps main set.
LikeLike
I saw someone pull an amazing Kris Bryant auto. Then someone else pulled a /5 Mike Trout. I personally like looking for the sp variations!
LikeLike
The 1987 style are Awesome! That’s when I started collecting so seeing that style brings back some childhood feeling again.
LikeLike
Always look forward to the topps design. Did not disappoint.
LikeLike
Nice review
LikeLike
Yup
LikeLike
Love this product thanks topps for the product so blowout can review it
Pro great price , great product love the new design love the 87 style of the cards and autos, nice to see some on card autos
Every year when this product comes out it’s like the beginning of baseball season for me spring training right around the corner, everyone on the threads and media gearing up for the season and the hobby
Cons, none
Thanks for the chance
@chefmsmith04 twitter
LikeLike
I have enjoyed the look of the 1987 chromium buybacks exclusive to the Silver Packs. Definitely will try to pick up some of my PC players in that set. Thanks for the shot at a free box!
LikeLike
Love that Baez patch. The angle on the opening gives a different spin. But the 1987 design has always been my favorite…
LikeLike
My favorite insert is the card1 from 96 topps mantle i got a carl ripken from2000 topps chome refractor
LikeLike
I like96 mantle insert
LikeLike
I love the “rediscover topps” because they have lesser known players from back in the day
The gold cards are looking sharp too!
LikeLike
I like the Dansby Swanson rookie card.
LikeLike
Who wouldn’t want to want to box?
LikeLike
Yes! I #collect.
LikeLike
Yes
LikeLike
Love this years topps series 1, thanks for the opportunity to win a box!!
LikeLike
I’m in love with the 87 inserts!
LikeLike
I love the 1987 and 5-Tool cards
LikeLike
Not sold on the backs, but the front design is growing on me. Should be easy to filter through at card stores looking for Twins!
LikeLike
Yes please
LikeLike
My favorite insert set is the first pitch cards, they are really cool and fun to collect. Thank you for this awesome giveaway!!!
LikeLike
The Cubs World Series cards.
@donplojr
LikeLike
Wanted to add one more thought. Like I said previous love the 1987 design, one thing I wanted to add was I think topps needs to change up the reprints they put in there insert sets. At least change the years of the reprint inserts I have so many of the Reggie Jackson and Clemente reprints from previous releases there kind of getting redundant, obviously great players just use a different year instead of the same year over and over.
Thanks for the chance.
@Ryanwsawyer24
LikeLike
Clearly the World Series champions Cubs cards are the greatest cards ever created by Topps. But in a distant second the first pitch cards catch my eye for some unknown reason.
LikeLike
I like the greatest memories reprints.
LikeLike
The 1987 cards are great.
LikeLike
As a die hard Cubs fan, I love the postseason Cubs auto-relics!! That Baez looks great!! Hoping I pull one!
@mattsaltzman
Mattsaltzman10@gmail.com
LikeLike
The Gene Hackman card is super sweet!
LikeLike
As a Cubs fan I have to admit those are some of my favorite cards. It’s fun to see those moments!
LikeLike
The Chicago Cubs team card well worth the wait
LikeLike
I love the 1987 Topps design! I still have my ’87 Dodgers team set. #GoDodgers
LikeLike
Love the 5 tool one. Looks like something I would have had on a poster growing up
@ap003008
LikeLike
I’m a fan of the different variations that you can pull.
Thanks for the giveaway!
@TerryJPatsFan12
LikeLike
The 87 Topps and the 5 tool inserts are by far the coolest. Hopefully Topps Chrome has the 87 inserts as well 👌
Twitter:RKO6301221
LikeLike
I sure would & I thank thee for all…
LikeLike
Would love to win this!
LikeLike
My favorite card is the Tyler Austin Rookie!
LikeLike
Looking forward to the Dansby Swanson Rookie Card!
LikeLike
Loving the Harper Base! He’s such a beast! Hitting one of his autos would be nice too lol Love the Clemente cards as he’s a huge legend. The base rookies look sick too. I’d take one of the Bregman rookies off of your hand! Clean images, overall pretty solid! @strtracer522
LikeLike
I can’t wait to get my hands on these cards to see them in person instead of virtually.
Sincerely,
JayBee Anama
bdj610
LikeLike
Five Tool is definitely my favorite insert set this year. I’m really digging this year’s design!!
LikeLike
Great lookin stuf this year!
Thanks for the chance.
LikeLike
Always nice to see collectors happy with a staple product like this. @JoshMPatterson
LikeLike
Looks Great!
LikeLike
My 40th BDay is this month and would be an awesome gift to self.
Love the design this year and various inserts, glad to see the hobby making such a strong comeback over the years.
Thanks for opportunity!
LikeLike
My Fav card is Thor and the Dark Knight!!! My Twitter handle is nckid75
LikeLike
very nice , hope I can bust some soon
LikeLike
1987 Dansby
@MaggieMark
LikeLike
The Then & Now set looks fun. Reminds me of all the great bowman cards I missed out on for pennies.
LikeLike
Liking those ’87 throwbacks
LikeLike
The 1987 30th Anniversary Insert subset are nice cards.
LikeLike
I like the Posey Mothers Day myself. But then again I’m a huge SF Giants fan!!!
LikeLike
Can’t wait for these!
LikeLike
I like the old Topps 1987 with the différent types of wood resembling different serial numbering!
LikeLike
Topps is #1 in my book, I’ve all ready got my first 2 boxes,looking great Topps.
LikeLike
These throwback cards look awesome. #TB
LikeLike
Thanks for the try. I like the 1987 style set the best. My favorite card (s) is anything Dansby Swanson!
LikeLike
I love the ’87 Topps design they are doing this year. It is my favorite set of all time!
LikeLike
The 1987 cards are amazing for sure!
LikeLike
Happy to try
LikeLike
The Gold parallels are my favorite. Limited enough to be a moderate challenge, common enough to be doable.
LikeLike
Didn’t think I’d like the 1987 throwbacks. But I do!!
#tedsmashcollect
LikeLike
My favorite part of 2017 Series One is the 1987 Throwback cards in this one
LikeLike
Without anything Tim Hudson in the set, I’ll go with Matt Strahm’s first card in a Royals uniform for my friend. He is from the same area and thrilled to see the kid make the set. Thanks!
LikeLike
I love the 1987 throwback design!
LikeLike
The 1987 throwback design cards are my favorite in the Series 1 set… beautiful!
LikeLike
The 1987 design inserts are beautiful , by far my favorite of Topps Series 1.
LikeLike
Steelers aren’t playing, and the Pirates will suck I need something to do.
LikeLike
I like the 1987 Topps inserts as those were some of the first boxes I opened when getting into collecting.
LikeLike
Fave has to be the 87 borders…especially intriguing are the Hackman autos…would love to pull one of those!!
LikeLike
Nice!
LikeLike
I like the Vintage parallels the best.
LikeLike
THESE ARE SICK !
LikeLike
Tool cards look cool. Auto collector! 87 set looks swell as well! Thanks tav2769@yahoo.com
Twitter : @tav2769
LikeLike
Best opening Topps Series 1 in awhile! Topps stepping up the game!
LikeLike
I love that the base relics are thicker stock this year. I always love collecting those.
@oilcanian
LikeLike
I like the 1987 inserts as well. Some nostalgia
@JohnnyG711
LikeLike
87 throwbacks…
LikeLike
Love the 1987 Chrome and Auto’s… still never a fan of the sticker auto’s. Nice for Topps’ Base Product for sure!
LikeLike
1987, love the look!!!
LikeLike
Nice detailed summary … at Target right now to buy some blaster boxes!!! #Topps
LikeLike
1987 Throwbacks are definitely my favorite this year. Those wood borders are so classic, and the checklist is awesome. @spelled78
LikeLike
my fave card is the Bonds with Retro ’87 frame
LikeLike
My favorite card from the 2017 Set is easily the Cubs World Series card…still feels like a dream and looking at that card brings back that great memory.
Email: gman60073@yahoo.com
Twitter: @GaryBendfeldt
LikeLike
Love Throwback Yount!
LikeLike
Im a big fan of the 87 insert set. Unique look (before my time). Looks sharp and has plenty of quality players in it.
@astaroska
LikeLike
1987 Topps no doubt!
@valowpee
LikeLike
My favorite is the Five Tool inserts, although I wish Brandon Crawford and Joe Panik were included.
LikeLike
I dig the 1987 inserts, just as I’m sure others do. 1987 Topps was the first release I actually purchased when I got into the hobby.
LikeLike
Love the MLB Spring Training Logo cards
LikeLike
Love the Tulo/Donaldson northern highlights Blue Jays card. Two great stars for the jays sharing a celebration. Looking forward to getting the team set soon!
@isabelle_says
LikeLike
I would love a KB auto card someday. This is my most sought after item.
LikeLike
I’m not really into the base design much this year, but love the inserts more this year. The 1987 inserts and Mothers/Fathers Day inserts and really nice, and the MLB Network cards were a nice touch this year.
LikeLike
This is a really fun release! Love the ’87 set!
LikeLike
First Pitch Judd Apatow
LikeLike
Sweetness!
LikeLike
Addison Russell World Series card, great moment in series
LikeLike
Looks like a great products!
LikeLike
Blowout buzz is the best twitter follow on intra tubes. Thank you guys and gals for all you do.
LikeLike
I am a huge fan of Topps and their Series 1 baseball product. The insert set that I personally like the best and also love, is the five tool insert set. I love the way that they are designed and I feel that they should create more insert sets like this. Also, my favorite base cards are Kris Bryant (#1), Corey Seager (#5), and Gary Sanchez (#7). I really this Topps Series of baseball cards and I would love to congratulate Topps on their job well done!
LikeLike