Topps and Star Wars go together like peanut butter and jelly. Its been that way since 1977. Today’s Star Wars products made by Topps bring you closer than ever to your favorite characters, moments, and iconic scenes that have become so ingrained into pop-culture.
I’ve been a fan of Star Wars since I was little. Its the first movie franchise I can remember watching where one film depended on another. I had a bunch of Star Wars trading cards from the 90’s. Most of them came packaged with those bendable action figures made by JusToys. As a kid I fondly, remember those rubber figures taking a beating on the school playground. I played with them a lot.
The Skywalker family story looks to be wrapping-up with December 20th’s release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Star Wars merchandise is always a popular holiday item. Its even more popular when a new film is released right at the height of the holiday season.
These are my top Topps Star Wars products any aspiring Jedi or Sith Lord would enjoy ripping into. Runner-up products include 2019 Topps Star Wars Black & White: The Empire Strikes Back, 2019 Topps Star Wars Journey to Episode 9, and 2019 Topps Star Wars Resistance Surprise Packs. Dave & Adam’s Card World, Blowout Cards, Steel City Collectibles, Chicagoland Sports Cards, and Topps.com is where I’d shop.
The Mandalorian Topps NOW Cards & Photos
With the launch of the Disney+ streaming service Star Wars fans get to enjoy a new show called The Mandalorian. The show takes place after Return of the Jedi, and 25 years before The Force Awakens. It follows a Bounty Hunter who gets into all kinds of trouble.
After each episode a series of Topps NOW cards will be sold for a limited time over at Topps.com. Each card set will highlight important parts of that episode. Topps has already issued cards like this for The Mandalorian when it comes to Poster Cards and Trailer Sets.
Star Wars Authentics is where you can pickup both signed and unsigned photos from the show’s cast. Autographed photos will start to appear on November 13th. More will be added throughout the season.
Collector Type: Autograph/Set
2019 Topps Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
How could I not have this one on the list? Due out the same day as the film, 2019 Topps Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker features a 100-card set. Artwork, scenes, and characters from the film are the main subjects.
A Hobby box should yield (2) hits. One is guaranteed to be an autograph or sketch card. Autograph subjects include actors from the film.
(24) packs come in a Hobby box. Every pack will have (1) parallel – Blue, Green (1:2 packs), Purple (1:4), Orange #’ed/99, Gold #’ed/25, Printing Plates #’ed 1/1, and Black #’ed 1/1. Orange and Printing Plates are only in hobby packs.
Costume Relics make for some interesting pulls. For the first time ever, relic cards of the Millennium Falcon can be pulled. That’s correct. Now you can own a piece of the ship that made the Kessel Run is less than twelve parsecs.
Collector Type: Set
2019 Topps Star Wars Authentics Autographs Series 1 & 2
Great photographs! That’s the big draw when it comes to these two products. Both Series 1 and Series 2 were released separately, but are configured similarly.
Packaged inside each blind pack is (1) autographed 8 x 10 photo, and (1) card. Series 1 signed photos cover actors from the Classic Trilogy and Prequels, New Trilogy, Solo, Rogue One, The Clone Wars, and Star Wars Rebels. You can also find some Multi-Signed photos. Cards will be serial numbered to (75) or less.
Series 2 autographed photo subjects come from the Classic Saga, Prequels, New Trilogy, Resistance, Rogue One, The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Solo & Battlefront. Multi-Signed photos are available in here too. Cards are serial numbered to (99) or less.
If you don’t feel like taking the gamble, you can buy signed photos directly from Star Wars Authentics.
Collector Type: Autograph/Risk taker
2019 Topps Star Wars Chrome Legacy
Star Wars fans get to enjoy their cards get the chrome-treatment.
(200) cards make-up the base set. Shiny parallels include Refractor, Blue #’ed/99, Green #’ed/50, Orange #’ed/25, Black #’ed/10, Red #’ed/5, and Superfractor #’ed 1/1.
A Hobby box consists of (2) mini-boxes. Inside a full box you should find (2) hits. One is guaranteed to be an autograph or sketch card. Commemorative Medallions also count as hits.
Marvel Comic Book Covers, Posters, and Concept Art highlight the inserts. I really like the Concept Art cards.
Collector Type: Chrome fan/Set
2019 Topps Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
This 100-card recap set covers the films and various shows. Centering mainly on the Skywalker family and the surrounding characters.
A Hobby box should come with (2) hits. One of those hits is guaranteed to be an autograph.
The Commemorative Blueprints cards are what catch my eye. These feature famous vehicles from the Star Wars universe printed on see-thru acetate card stock. Like an actual blueprint, the card points out lots of intricate details about that vehicle. Very cool! Best looking cards in the product!
Collector Type: Set
2019 Topps Star Wars Masterwork
Masterwork is configured just like the Museum Collection brand Topps uses for some of their sports products. We’re now stepping away from the set collector stuff, and entering a higher-end realm.
(4) packs come in a Hobby box. You’re guaranteed (2) autographs and (2) more additional hits that could be autographs, relics, Film Cel or Medallion Cards.
Printed on 72 pt. stock you have a 100-card set to put together. Parallels include Blue, Green #’ed/99, Purple #’ed/50, Orange #’ed/10, Black #’ed/5, Printing Plates #’ed 1/1, and Gold #’ed 1/1.
New signers include Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico), and Alden Ehrenreich (Han Solo). Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks) also makes a return.
Collector Type: High-end/Autograph/Relic seeker
2019 Topps Star Wars Stellar Signatures
For the ultimate Star Wars fan with deep pockets. Stellar Signatures is the Transcendent of the Star Wars world. A single box will run around $7,500.
What do you get with a product that carries that kind of price tag? Well here you go:
- (36) Autographs
- (4) Dual Autographs
- (1) Over-Sized Sketch Card
- (1) 100-Card Sketch Card Reproduction Set
Because of the high price, a full box probably isn’t an option for everybody. I’d check eBay for some single cards people are selling. Purchasing one of those with another Star Wars box would make an excellent gift.
Collector Type: Ultra-premium/Autograph/You’re probably George Lucas
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