2017 Topps Archives Baseball Variations Gallery and What to Look For

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The 2017 Topps Archives variations are a bit of a change for the brand. While surprises are nothing new for the line, the variant spin hasn’t been used much.

2017-Topps-Archives-Variations-Header

But Topps gave the heads up they’d be coming as soon as the set was announced with a mention on the marketing material.

For the most part, the 2017 Topps Archives Baseball variation short prints take a familiar path, which generally requires a closer look at the card fronts (and backs). That said, some are easier to find than others.

The 2017 Topps Archives Baseball base set comes with three separate designs. The first 100 cards use the 1960 look while ensuing 100-card blocks skip forward to 1982 and 1992.

With the 1960-inspired cards, there are two photos on the front. Both of these are changed up with the variations. That means you can look to the main color photo or the smaller black and white one.

One thing to watch out for is on the variations using the 1982 design. The short prints not only have a different photo but the facsimile signature is also missing. That should make them easier to spot, right? Not necessarily. The base versions also have a Blackless/No Signature parallel that are exclusive to the 1982 cards. So stick with the photo.

But there’s also a way to confirm all 2017 Topps Archives variations with the card backs.

Confirming 2017 Topps Archives Variations Using Codes

Still not 100 percent certain you have a variation short print? You can check with the fine print on the back of the card. If you have a variation, the code ends in 799.

2017 TA Var 175 Sandy Koufax Reverse Arrow

2017 Topps Archives Variations Checklist

Looking for a specific card? Click on the link to see what’s currently available on eBay.

2017 Topps Archives Baseball Variations Gallery

We’re working to fill in the gaps and will continue to add new cards as they’re confirmed.

1 Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels


2017 Topps Archives Variations 1 Mike Trout
Variation – bat on shoulder, B&W – swinging


2017 TA 1 Mike Trout
Base – holding bat at head, B&W – running


2 Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants


2017 TA Var 2 Buster Posey
Variation – white jersey, B&W – throwing


2017 TA 2 Posey
Base – black jersey


25 David Dahl, Colorado Rockies


2017 TA Var 25 David Dahl
Variation – wearing helmet, B&W – bat on shoulder


2017 TA 25 David Dahl RC
Base – wearing cap, B&W – swinging


50 Hank Aaron, Atlanta Braves


2017 TA Var 50 Hank Aaron
Variation – sky in background, logo on shoulder, B&W- no feet showing


2017 TA 50 Hank Aaron
Base – bat on shoulder, B&W – batting stance


75 Ty Cobb, Detroit Tigers


2017 TA Var 75 Ty Cobb
Variation – with bat


2017 TA 75 Ty Cobb
Base – at dugout, B&W – catching


82 Mike Piazza, Los Angeles Dodgers


2017 TA Var 82 Mike Piazza
Variation – swinging, B&W – running


2017 TA 82 Mike Piazza
Base – portrait, B&W – catcher’s gear


100 Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers


2017 TA Var 100 Corey Seager
Variation – swinging, B&W – running


2017 TA 100 Corey Seager
Base – bat on shoulder, B&W – fielding


101 Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves


2017 TA Var 101 Dansby Swanson
Variation – blue jersey, no signature


2017 TA Swanson
Base – white jersey


102 Carlos Correa, Houston Astros


2017 TA Var 102 Carlos Correa
Variation – wearing glove, no signature


2017 TA 102 Carlos Correa
Base – hands together, with signature


125 Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers


2017 TA Var 125 Jackie Robinson
Variation – kneeling, no signature


2017 TA 125 Jackie Robinson
Base – standing, holding bat up


134 Whitey Ford, New York Yankees


2017 TA Var 134 Whitey Ford Front
Variation – pitching


2017 TA Whitey Ford
Base – standing at dugout


138 Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers


2017 TA Var 138 Clayton Kershaw
Variation – knee up, glove over head


2017 TA Clayton Kershaw
Base – ball visible


175 Sandy Koufax, Los Angeles Dodgers


2017 TA Var 175 Sandy Koufax Front
Variation – pitching, no signature


2017 TA Koufax
Base – close-up with teeth showing, with signature


200 Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs


2017 Topps Archives Variations 200 Kris Bryant
Variation – grey jersey, no signature


2017 TA 200 Kris Bryant
Base – blue jersey, with signature


201 Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates


2017 TA Var 201 Roberto Clemente
Variation – with bat, white jersey


2017 TA Clemente
Base – grey jersey


225 Babe Ruth, New York Yankees


2017 TA Var 225 Babe Ruth
Variation – wearing jacket and cap


2017 TA 225 Babe Ruth
Base – grey jersey, no cap


227 Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles


2017 TA Var 227 Manny Machado
Variation – orange jersey, with glove


2017 TA Manny Machado
Base – batting, white jersey


250 Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals


2017 TA Var 250 Bryce Harper
Variation – Doughnut on bat, red sleeve


2017 TA 250 Bryce Harper
Base – blue sleeve, bat down


275 Alex Bregman, Houston Astros


2017 TA Var 275 Alex Bregman
Variation – standing, vertical


2017 TA 275 Bregman
Base – sliding, horizontal


300 Derek Jeter, New York Yankees


2017 TA Var 300 Derek Jeter
Variation – fielding, vertical


2017 TA Jeter
Base – sliding, horizontal


Comments? Questions? Contact Ryan Cracknell on Twitter @tradercracks.

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6 comments

  1. Tim Lindgren 2 June, 2017 at 14:17

    Any word on why Topps didn’t produce a regular version of his 2007 card in the Retrospective set?

  2. Bob C 6 June, 2017 at 09:41

    I have a Willson Contreras card that has a (facsimile)signature and one without a signature…same card…You don’t have it listed as a variation,,,,but I’m assuming it is…

    • Ryan Cracknell 6 June, 2017 at 10:10

      It’s not a variation, it’s one of the No Name/Blackless parallels mentioned in the article.

  3. Vincent DiCarlo 20 June, 2017 at 18:02

    Any chance of a Bellinger SSP in this product or will it be in the Topps Update product?

    • Ryan Cracknell 21 June, 2017 at 10:58

      There’s no Bellinger in Archives. Topps Update was confirmed, although it’s possible some might show up sooner.

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