2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek Variation Short Prints Gallery

In case the patterns weren’t enough to keep you busy, there are a handful of 2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek variation short prints to chase as well. Ten characters have cards with alternate photos that are much tougher to find. Of those, five have two different variations bringing the total number up to 15.

Although the 2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek variations are somewhat subtle if you’re only going by the fronts, there are a couple of other easy ways to spot them. The first is the numbers. Variations have an ‘A’ or ‘B’ added to them.

Some also have altered names. For example, Princess Leia becomes Princess Leia Organa for her two variations. The Emperor is shown as Sheev Palpatine and Darth Sidious.

Finally, there’s the description on the back under the character’s name. No matter if it’s a base card or variation short print, these all change. They match the point in which the photo comes from, marking their transformation. In this regard, it’s not a bad transition into 2016 Topps Star Wars Evolution, which is slated to arrive in a few months.

2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek variations are inserted 1:24 boxes. They appear to only have the one background pattern and it doesn’t look like they have any parallels.

A full gallery of all the variations (and their base card counterparts) is below.

2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek Variation Short Prints Gallery

In addition to the images, we’ve noted the descriptions (when known) from the card backs.

1 Luke Skywalker

1 Tatooine Moisture Farmer and Bush Pilot
1A Hero of the Rebel Alliance
1B Jedi Knight

1 Luke Skywalker – lightsaber (base)

1A Luke Skywalker – with blaster (variation)

1B Luke Skywalker – black robe (variation)

2 Princess Leia

2 Senator from Alderaan and Rebel Leader
2A Rebel Leader
2B

2 Princess Leia – white dress (base)

2A Princess Leia Organa – white jacket (variation)

2B Princess Leia Organa – bikini (variation)

3 Han Solo

3 Corellian Smuggler and Hot-Shot Star Pilot
3A
3B Rebel General

3 Han Solo – vest (base)

3A Han Solo – black jacket (variation)

3B Han Solo – trench coat (variation)

5 The Emperor

5 The Galactic Overlord
5A Sheev Palpatine
5B Darth Sidious – Evil Sith Master

5 The Emperor (base)

5A Sheev Palpatine (variation)

5B Darth Sidious (variation)

7 C-3PO

7 Protocal Droid Owned by Luke Skywalker
7A

7 C-3PO – gold (base)

7A C-3PO – silver (variation)

10 Lando Calrissian

10 Smuggler, Gambler and Reformed Scoundrel

10 Lando Calrissian – cape (base)

10A Lando Calrissian – brown jacket (variation)

36 Anakin Skywalker

36 Jedi and Hero of the Republic
36A

36 Anakin Skywalker – one lightsaber (base)

36A Anakin Skywalker – two lightsabers (variation)

37 Obi-Wan Kenobi

37 Jedi and Hero of the Republic
37A Jedi Padawan
37B

37 Obi-Wan Kenobi – lightsaber out (base)

37A Obi-Wan Kenobi – lightsaber up (variation)

37B Obi-Wan Kenobi – old (variation)

40 Padmé Amidala

40 Senator and Former Queen of Naboo
40A

40 Padmé Amidala – dress (base)

40A Padmé Amidala – white outfit (variation)

44 Boba Fett

44 Notorious Bounty Hunter
44A

44 Boba Fett – young (base)

44A Boba Fett – armor (variation)