The holiday season just got a lot more exciting for collectors with the release of 2024 Topps Holiday Baseball! Dropping on November 13, 2024, this fan favorite set delivers a merry mix of festive designs, star-studded checklists, and chase worthy inserts that make it a must have for collectors looking to add some seasonal sparkle to their collections.
Sporting a 200 card base set, 2024 Topps Holiday Baseball mirrors the sleek design of the 2024 Topps flagship releases but decks the halls with neon stockings, Santa Claus, wreaths, elves, and plenty of snow and holly flair. The set features top MLB stars, rookies, and legends, with a quarter of the base cards (50 players) boasting short-print Holiday Image Variations—think candy cane bats and Santa hats. These variations can be spotted via the CMP code on the back (check the last three digits) or by hunting for those festive accessories.
A box advertises 10 packs with 10 cards per pack. There are no guaranteed hits, but each box includes a Holiday Ornament card.
Following fairly closely on the feels of the update release, we see Topps Holiday hit the shelves. It’s a fairly simple release with limited parallels and lots of holiday themed Short Prints. The short prints can sometimes be tricky to spot, as they may be something as simple as a candy cane bat, or hidden presents.
The base set consists of 200 cards, with a large number of Variant short prints. A box advertises ten packs with ten cards per pack, but that varies if there is a relic in the pack. Each box includes one relic or autograph, along with a die-cut ornament.
This is a new release for me, despite it being around for the past few years. I was aware it existed, but it never really interested me. I’m not sure how much was because I just wasn’t aware of what it was, and how much was because of the after season timing. Once I saw the cards this year, I knew I wanted to explore them a little more.
The base cards for the set feature the regular flagship design, but the borders include a clear holiday theme. It’s much more than just a snowflake variation now. It’s a fun diversion, and fills a cheaper price point, similar to Opening Day. These were released as a Walmart exclusive, which is including in much of the set numbering.
