2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Variation Short Prints Gallery and Guide

2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Variations take a bit of a different approach. They’re actually new, short print versions of base cards from 2017 Galactic Files Reborn (at least all are that have been confirmed thus far).

The idea behind the cards is that they offer different images. Also, the longer odds and smaller print runs add for something of a chase.

Variations are common in Topps’ baseball sets. While this isn’t the first time for Star Wars, they’re not used nearly as often. But what really makes these ones different is the fact that the SSP cards come from a separate release. For the most part, this should make spotting them easier.

Topps did not include the variation short prints on the 2018 Star Wars Galactic Files checklist. This is normal as they usually prefer to use them as a surprise sort of element. As a result, the exact number of SSP cards still isn’t known.

Confirming If You Have a 2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Variation Short Print

Without memorizing the checklist and what’s in 2018 Galactic Files and 2017 Galactic Files Reborn, there is an easy way on the back to know if you have a variation. The small copyright info on the back has a code at the end. This is intended for production, but it does identify different types of cards.

For 2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Variations, you’re looking for the code to end in 826. Base cards end in 808. But because variants cover cards from the previous set, it’s helpful to know that code, too. 2017 Galactic Files Reborn base cards end in 443.

Code Cheat Sheet:

• 2018 Base – 808
• 2017 Base – 443
• Variations – 826

2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Variations Checklist

Here’s a quick look at the confirmed variation short prints. The gallery follows, offering up easy comparisons. This list will grow as more 2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files variations are uncovered.

2018 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Variations Gallery

ACW-1 Ahsoka Tano

Variation – lightsaber pointing away from left hand

2017 Base – lightsaber pointing toward left hand

ACW-6 Asajj Ventress

Variation – one hand on lightsaber

2017 Base – two hands on lightsaber

ANH-3 Imperial Stormtrooper

Variation – holding blaster

2017 Base – not holding blaster

ANH-5 Princess Leia

Variation – blaster in two hands, “Princess Leia”

2017 Base – blaster in one hand, “Princess Leia Organa”

ANH-6 Darth Vader

Variation – open hand raised

2017 Base – pointing

ANH-10 Luke Skywalker

Variation – wearing hat

2017 Base – no hat

ANH-14 Grand Moff Tarkin

Variation – finger tips on right hand visible

2017 Base – finger tips on right hand not visible

AOTC-2 Mace Windu

Variation – two hands on lightsaber

2017 Base – on hand on lightsaber

ESB-1 Boba Fett

Variation – cape in back

2017 Base – cape in front

ESB-3 Lando Calrissian

Variation – inside of cape visible over left shoulder

2017 Base – inside of cape visible over right shoulder

REB-1 Kanan Jarrus

Variation – wearing visor

2017 Base – holding lightsaber

REB-2 Hera Syndulla

Variation – arms crossed

2017 Base – hand on goggles

REB-6 Ezra Bridger

Variation – holding lightsaber

2017 Base – holding helmet

REB-7 The Grand Inquisitor

Variation – running, lightsaber to side

2017 Base – standing upright, lightsaber pointing up

ROTJ-3 Wicket W. Warrick

Variation – no spear, turned to side

2017 Base – holding spear

ROTS-1 Anakin Skywalker

Variation – one hand on lightsaber, blade behind head

2017 Base – two hands on lightsaber, blade in front of body

ROTS-5 Yoda

Variation – holding lightsaber

2017 Base – sitting

TFA-1 Rey

Variation – lightsaber pointing up

2017 Base – lightsaber out to side

TFA-2 Finn

Variation – holding blaster

2017 Base – holding lightsaber

TFA-3 Kylo Ren

Variation – lightsaber in one hand

2017 Base – lightsaber in two hands

TFA-7 Poe Dameron

Variation – wearing brown jacket

2017 Base – wearing orange X-Wing suit

TFA-8 Han Solo

Variation – looking to side

2017 Base – looking forward

TFA-11 Chewbacca

Variation – arms raised over head

2017 Base – blaster in front

TPM-2 Obi-Wan Kenobi

Variation – hands inside gown

2017 Base – holding lightsaber

TPM-4 Darth Maul

Variation – no lightsaber

2017 Base – holding lightsaber