2016 Topps Gypsy Queen Variations Gallery, Checklist
2016 Topps Gypsy Queen variations come in two forms. Sticking with tradition, there are your basic short print photo variations of regular base cards. Mini cards also have a separate batch of variations that are exclusive to bonus box toppers found in hobby boxes.
2016 Topps Gypsy Queen Variations Info
Short print photo variations simply swap out the main photo on the front. Early indications suggest that they’re a little easier to find than the past couple of years. But that doesn’t mean that they’re easy pulls by any means. Look for them to land about four per hobby case versus one or two like they have recently.
See Also: 2016 Topps Gypsy Queen Mini Variations Gallery
In case you need a short cut, unlike the 2016 Topps Heritage variations, the codes on the back do offer up confirmation of what is and what isn’t a 2016 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball variation. In the fine print on the back, base cards end in 25. Short print photo variations of regular-sized cards end in 59.
Topps hasn’t released specifics or checklists on the 2016 Topps Gypsy Queen variations. We’ll continue to update as more surface.
2016 Topps Gypsy Queen Variations Checklist
With such a larger number, here’s a checklist for quick look at who has variations.
1 Giancarlo Stanton
2 Buster Posey
3 A.J. Pollack
7 Corey Seager
8 Freddie Freeman
10 Ichiro
12 Jose Bautista
13 Luis Severino
14 Marcus Stroman
16 Miguel Sano
17 Nolan Arenado
18 Robinson Cano
19 Stephen Strasburg
21 Adam Wainwright
23 Bryce Harper
25 Chris Sale
30 Jake Arrieta
33 Jose Fernandez
59 Madison Bumgarner
60 Matt Carpenter
61 Michael Conforto
62 Sonny Gray
64 Trea Turner
67 Addison Russell
71 Francisco Lindor
78 Josh Donaldson
79 Kris Bryant
81 Matt Duffy
88 Andrew McCutchen
89 Anthony Rizzo
90 Carlos Correa
91 Chris Archer
107 Devin Mesoraco
126 Kyle Schwarber
128 Manny Machado
130 Matt Harvey
131 Max Scherzer
132 Michael Wacha
133 Mike Trout
134 Prince Fielder
136 Wade Davis
137 Yasiel Puig
144 Clayton Kershaw
146 Dallas Keuchel
151 Gerrit Cole
157 Miguel Cabrera
158 Mookie Betts
159 Noah Syndergaard
160 Paul Goldschmidt
164 Troy Tulowitzki
2016 Topps Gypsy Queen Variations Gallery
More will be added as they’re confirmed.
1 Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
Variation – fielding
Base – batting
2 Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
Variation – catcher’s gear
Base – batting
3 A.J. Pollack, Arizona Diamondbacks
Variation – catching
Base – black jersey
7 Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers
Variation – grey jersey
Base – white jersey
8 Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves
Variation – rain
Base – no ball
10 Ichiro, Miami Marlins
Variation – running
Base – throwing
12 Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays
Variation – with glove
Base – running
13 Luis Severino, New York Yankees
Variation – pinstripe jersey
Base – grey jersey
14 Marcus Stroman, Toronto Blue Jays
Variation – white jersey
Base – blue jersey
18 Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners
Variation – fielding
Base – batting
16 Miguel Sano, Minnesota Twins
Variation – fielding
Base – batting
17 Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies
Variation – Purple Jersey
Base – Grey Pinstripe Jersey
19 Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals
Variation – batting
Base – white jersey
21 Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals
Variation – red cap
Base – black cap
23 Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals
Variation – with glove
Base – batting
25 Chris Sale, Chicago White Sox
Variation – saluting
Base – black jersey
30 Jake Arrieta, Chicago Cubs
Variation – batting
Base – pitching
33 Jose Fernandez, Miami Marlins
Variation – black undershirt
Base – sweaty jersey
59 Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants
Variation – batting
Base – orange jersey
60 Matt Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals
Variation – black cap
Base – red cap
61 Michael Conforto, New York Mets
Variation – blue jersey
Base – running
62 Sonny Gray, Oakland Athletics
Variation – ball visible
Base – ball in glove
64 Trea Turner, Washington Nationals
Variation – ball showing
Base – no ball
67 Addison Russell, Chicago Cubs
Variation – blue jersey
Base – batting
71 Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians
Variation – fielding
Base – batting
78 Josh Donaldson, Toronto Blue Jays
Variation – turned to side
Base – facing forward
79 Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs
Variation – dark blue jersey
Base – pinstripe jersey
81 Matt Duffy, San Francisco Giants
Variation – orange jersey
Base – batting
88 Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
Variation – with glove
Base – batting
89 Anthony Rizzo, Chicago Cubs
Variation – fielding
Base – batting
90 Carlos Correa, Houston Astros
Variation – grey jersey
Base – orange jersey
91 Chris Archer, Tampa Bay Rays
Variation – standing at fence
Base – pitching
107 Devin Mesoraco, Cincinnati Reds
Variation – throwing
Base – batting
126 Kyle Schwarber, Chicago Cubs
Variation – grey jersey
Base – blue jersey
128 Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles
Variation – black jersey
Base – grey jersey
130 Matt Harvey, New York Yankees
Variation – batting
Base – pitching
131 Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals
Variation – batting
Base – pitching
132 Michael Wacha, St. Louis Cardinals
Variation – batting
Base – pitching
133 Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
Variation – with glove
Base – running
134 Prince Fielder, Texas Rangers
Variation – throwing
Base – batting
136 Wade Davis, Kansas City Royals
Variation – grey jersey
Base – blue jersey
137 Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers
Variation – grey jersey
Base – white jersey
144 Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers
Variation – batting
Base – pitching
146 Dallas Keuchel, Houston Astros
Variation – light jersey
Base – orange jersey
151 Gerrit Cole, Pittsburgh Pirates
Variation – white jersey
Base – black jersey
157 Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
Variation – fielding
Base – running
158 Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox
Variation – fielding
Base – batting
159 Noah Syndergaard, New York Mets
Variation – batting
Base – pitching
160 Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks
Variation – pinstripe jersey
Base – red jersey
164 Troy Tulowitzki, Toronto Blue Jays
Variation – fielding
Base – running
Comments? Questions? Contact Ryan Cracknell on Twitter @tradercracks.
Why can’t Topps decide whether to ALWAYS vary the codes based on SPs, variations, etc? One release they do it, the next they don’t and then you get to the next year’s release and it changes again… Discuss!
The codes on the back are intended for something to do with production is what I’ve been told. They’re not intended to help identify cards but collectors have turned to it in recent years.
I don’t have the disdain for variations as much as some collectors do. But IMO – if you’re going to do variations, they should be special in some way. Like a theme – they are all portrait shots (that would actually go pretty well with Gypsy Queen origins in the N187 set). Or all feature retro uniforms (which Heritage did). Or all celebrations, like pie-in-the-face cards from a few years ago.
Other than the 5 pitchers shown at the plate, these are just different photographs, most of which aren’t any more interesting than the originals.
It loses something when such a large number of cards have these variations. Should have a theme or something like that, not just a different actions shot or pose.
Why did Topps make the Matt Duffy card in Gypsy Queen a RC? Why didn’t they make his Heritage card with the RC designation?
Topps made Matt Duffy’s first card in 2015 Topps Update with the “Future Stars” label but no RC designation.
What is his true RC?
It was an error. It’s not a rookie.
Did anyone else notice that Gregory Polanco’s picture is Aramis Ramirez?
I am a beginner at card collecting. I have bought a U haul full most from 80s and 90s a few complete sets, which ones should I keep. Maybe a certain team?Atalanta braves is one I love, but I also love a lo of other team players ,I don’t know anything about card collecting but really want to learn. Thanks
Unfortunately, a lot of stuff from the 80s and 90s don’t carry a lot of value now. There are some exceptions. Your best bet would be to sort the things you want to keep for yourself. From there, see if there’s a local shop that can give you an idea of that you’ve got.
And I bought the gypsy queen set,now what to do with them?