Big News from the Topps Industry Conference That Might Just Catch Your Eye
Announcements, Previews, & Sneak Peaks.
Bowman Red Rookies Are Coming
As we announced yesterday, Bowman Red Rookies are hitting packs soon. This brand-new chase format is creating some early buzz in the hobby.
👉 If you missed our full breakdown and early analysis, check out yesterday’s post.
Gold Logoman Hits in 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball
Topps is bringing Gold Logoman cards to 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball. These feature player-worn patches from the 2025 MLB award winners, making them premium chase cards with serious value potential.
Official License Transition Dates: NFL & NBA
Big changes are coming:
NBA License Transfers to Topps on October 1, 2025
NFL License Transfers on March 1, 2026
Expect official Topps NBA products to drop later this year, and the first Topps NFL licensed rookie cards in 2026.
Collectors should keep these dates in mind when planning to buy, sell, or liquidate Panini products. We’re not saying the market will crash, but attention is shifting, and some Panini hits like Kabooms or Downtowns could take a hit.
Sneak Peek: Topps NBA Autograph Lineup
We got an early look at licensed Topps NBA cards, and the autograph checklist is stacked:
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Victor Wembanyama
Cooper Flagg
Shaquille O’Neal
Dirk Nowitzki
Jayson Tatum
Expect these autos to debut in the new Topps Flagship Real One Autographs line.
SSP Inserts in Topps Flagship Basketball
Confirmed SSPs (Super Short Prints) include:
All Kings
Sonic Boom
Sole Ambition
Hardwood Stars
Color Parallels Standardized Across Chrome Products
The 2025 Topps Chrome Basketball line will match the MLB Chrome structure, using the same serial-numbered color parallels:
🟡 Superfractor 1/1
🔴 Red /5
⚫ Black /10
🟠 Orange /25
🟨 Gold /50
🟣 Purple /75
🟩 Green /99
🔵 Blue /150
🟦 Aqua /199
This supports earlier statements from Topps CEO Mike Mahan about standardizing parallel formats across sports.
New Chrome Basketball Inserts
Look out for these fresh chase cards in Topps Chrome Basketball:
Rock Stars
Hidden Gems
Helix
Radiating Rookies
Also confirmed: NBA buy-backs for season award winners.
Upcoming Topps NBA Products
In addition to Flagship and Chrome, Topps has confirmed the following NBA products:
Topps Finest
Cosmic Chrome
Motif
Topps 3
Inception
Diamond Icons
Resurgence
Eternity
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