2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Variations Gallery

March 20, 2018

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2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball variations come in a couple of different forms. Topps confirmed two sets of short prints when the set was first announced. One is a continuation from 2017 with more Capless Variations. Jackie Robinson Day Variations bring over a theme used in the past in other Topps Baseball sets.

And then there are Team Swap Error Variations that play with baseball fans’ emotions, listing stars on rival teams.

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Jackie Robinson Day Variations

On of baseball’s best additions in recent years is Jackie Robinson Day. Every April 15, the anniversary of Robinson breaking MLB’s color barrier, players around the league suit up wearing the legend’s number 42. It’s just one part of the league paying respect to Robinson and his important legacy.

The 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Jackie Robinson Day Variations are simple enough. They use images of players wearing one of the commemorative jerseys. That means the thing to look for is the number 42 on what they’re wearing.

2016 Topps Series 2 Baseball used a similar approach for some of their variations.

Jackie Robinson Day Variations land 1:106 hobby packs. In addition to there, parallels also exist. GQ Logo Swap versions (1:422 hobby packs) have the regular ‘GQ’-style logo replaced by a lady’s face. Black versions fall 1:41,298 packs. Select cards also have Jackie Robinson Day Autograph (1:535), Autograph Black and White (1:955) and Autograph Black (1:38,544).

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Capless Variations

Capless SSP cards take a straightforward approach as well. Simply put, players aren’t wearing any hats or helmets in the alternate photos.

This is a carryover from last year where similar cards were included.

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Capless Variations land 1:121 hobby packs. Like the Jackie Robinson Day Variations, there are parallels as well: GQ Logo Swap (1:303 hobby), and Black (1:28,898 hobby).

Team Swap Error Variations

Team Swap Error Variations are the toughest of the 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen short print variants, landing 1:843 hobby packs. They’re also the most sneaky.

These cards play “What If?” by listing the player with the wrong team. The image isn’t changed. It’s simply the team name on the front at the top of the card.

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Team Error Swap Variation Aaron Judge Arrow

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Team Swap Error Variations have no additional parallels.

We’re still waiting to see exactly what these look like.

Bazooka Backs Are Parallels, Not Variations

Among the 2017 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball variations were Gum Back SSP cards, but only for certain cards. 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball has similar Bazooka Back cards, however, they are a full parallel set and not variations.

All 320 cards on the base set checklist, including the 20 high number short prints, have Bazooka Back cards. They’re relatively tough at 1:43 hobby packs for the first 300 cards. The final 20 are 1:1,263 packs.

This Mike Moustakas Isn’t a Variation Short Print

Mike Moustakas’ base card has him in one of the Jackie Robinson Day uniforms.

The number 42 is clearly visible. This isn’t appear to be a variation short print. Rather, it’s his regular card. The parallels don’t line up. For example, it has Indigo versions. These aren’t part of the variation mix.

The code on the back of the Moustakas card also matches base cards, not Jackie Robinson variations.

Neither Is This Justin Upton

It looks like a Capless Variation, doesn’t it? It’s not. This is Justin Upton’s regular base card.

Spotting 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Variations: The Code Method

So you think there’s a chance you’ve got one of the SSP 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball variations but you’re not entirely sure. The code trick is in play. Flip the card over and focus in on the fine print at the bottom of the card. Specifically, look to the end of that fine print to a long and not very exciting looking string of text. Here are the code endings that matter when it comes to variation hunting:

• Base – 829
• Jackie Robinson Day Variations – 864
• Capless Variations – 867
• Team Swap Error Variations – 870

It’s important to note that these codes in the fine print aren’t meant to be used for spotting short prints. In fact, they’re not intended for collectors at all. Rather, it’s part of the production process. That said, they can be a handy tool for stuff like this. While you can use them for identifying other inserts, the regular card numbers and different designs are much, much easier in this regard. Think of the codes as a last resort or confirmation tool for variations.

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Variations Checklist

Here’s a master 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball variations checklist.

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1 Mike Trout – Team Swap Error
8 Eric Hosmer – Jackie Robinson
14 Yoenis Cespedes – Jackie Robinson
22 Amed Rosario – Capless
23 Francisco Lindor – Capless
23 Francisco Lindor – Jackie Robinson
25 Carlos Correa – Jackie Robinson
25 Carlos Correa – Team Swap Error
27 Scooter Gennett – Capless
35 Ichiro – Capless
35 Ichiro – Jackie Robinson
42 Adam Jones – Jackie Robinson
50 Bryce Harper – Capless
50 Bryce Harper – Jackie Robinson
50 Bryce Harper – Team Swap Error
53 Rafael Devers – Team Swap Error
65 Trevor Story – Jackie Robinson
74 Noah Syndergaard – Team Swap Error
79 Jose Altuve – Capless
79 Jose Altuve – Jackie Robinson
81 Buster Posey – Capless
86 Ervin Santana – Jackie Robinson
98 Manny Machado – Capless
98 Manny Machado – Jackie Robinson
100 Chris Sale – Capless
100 Chris Sale – Jackie Robinson
118 Eric Thames – Jackie Robinson
123 Alex Bregman – Jackie Robinson
125 Corey Seager – Jackie Robinson
125 Corey Seager – Team Swap Error
133 Lance McCullers Jr. – Jackie Robinson
146 Carlos Martinez – Jackie Robinson

148 Josh Donaldson – Capless
156 Yasiel Puig – Jackie Robinson
163 Ozzie Albies – Team Swap Error
164 Hunter Renfroe – Team Swap Error
165 Justin Turner – Capless
176 Jacob deGrom – Capless
176 Jacob deGrom – Jackie Robinson
187 Matt Olson – Team Swap Error
191 Andrew McCutchen – Jackie Robinson
192 Corey Kluber – Jackie Robinson
199 Rhys Hoskins – Capless
199 Rhys Hoskins – Team Swap Error
200 Cody Bellinger – Capless
202 George Springer – Jackie Robinson
208 Khris Davis – Capless
208 Khris Davis – Jackie Robinson
217 Joey Votto – Jackie Robinson
224 Ben Gamel – Capless (base card is #166)
233 Robinson Cano – Team Swap Error
242 Daniel Murphy – Jackie Robinson
253 Jose Ramirez – Team Swap Error
256 James Paxton – Jackie Robinson
259 Edwin Encarnacion – Jackie Robinson
260 Kris Bryant – Team Swap Error
265 Justin Verlander – Jackie Robinson
268 Rougned Odor – Team Swap Error
280 Yuli Gurriel – Capless
287 Charlie Blackmon – Capless
292 Nolan Arenado – Jackie Robinson
297 Nelson Cruz – Capless
287 Charlie Blackmon – Jackie Robinson
300 Aaron Judge – Team Swap Error

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Variations Gallery

Use the tabs to easily navigate between variation types.

Jackie Robinson Day

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Jackie Robinson Day Image Variations

The Basics:

Code: 864
Inserted: 1:106 hobby packs
Parallels: GQ Logo Swap (1:433), Black (1:41,298)

8 Eric Hosmer, Kansas City Royals

**Jackie Robinson Variation – 42 on jersey**

14 Yoenis Cespedes, New York Mets

**Jackie Robinson Variation – gray jersey**

23 Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians

**Jackie Robinson Variation – back turned**

25 Carlos Correa, Houston Astros

35 Ichiro, Miami Marlins

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Jackie Robinson Variation 35 Ichiro — **Jackie Robinson Variation – back turned**

42 Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles

**Jackie Robinson Variation – orange jersey**

50 Bryce Harper, Washigton Nationals

**Base – running, Independence Day jersey**

65 Trevor Story, Colorado Rockies

79 Jose Altuve, Houston Astros

86 Ervin Santana, Minnesota Twins

**Jackie Robinson Variation – pinstripe jersey**

98 Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles

100 Chris Sale, Boston Red Sox

**Jackie Robinson Variation – ball not visible**

118 Eric Thames, Milwaukee Brewers

123 Alex Bregman, Houston Astros

**Jackie Robinson Variation – brown bat**

125 Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers

**Jackie Robinson Variation – white jersey, 42 on front**

133 Lance McCullers Jr., Houston Astros

146 Carlos Martinez, St. Louis Cardinals

**Jackie Robinson Variation – black glove**

156 Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers

176 Jacob deGrom, New York Mets

191 Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates

194 Corey Kluber, Cleveland Indians

**Jackie Robinson Variation – white jersey**

202 George Springer, Houston Astros

**Jackie Robinson Variation – 42 on jersey, orange batting gloves**

**Base – 4 on jersey, dark batting gloves**

208 Khris Davis, Oakland Athletics

217 Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds

242 Daniel Murphy, Washington Nationals

256 James Paxton, Seattle Mariners

259 Edwin Encarnacion, Cleveland Indians

265 Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers

**Jackie Robinson Variation – Detroit Tigers**

287 Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies

292 Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies

**Jackie Robinson Variation – holding ball**

Capless

2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Capless Image Variations

The Basics:

Code: 867
Inserted: 1:121 hobby packs
Parallels: GQ Logo Swap (1:303), Black (1:28,898)