I was worrying about how I'd squeeze a post in today. Yesterday there was no power, like in a lot of places, so I couldn't post then.
But Topps was there for me. In fact, I think it's coming after me with today's release of the 2024 Topps flagship design. Gracious, is that NEON? On the day after I went 18 hours without electricity???? Give. It.
Never mind the massive borders on the De La Cruz sample above, they don't seem to be quite that big. Here is another look of what seems to be more typical from the MLBPA account.
As a known lover of neon-looking cards, of cards with black borders, of 1986 Topps, of a blog look that's white-on-black, this design seems made for me. They are night cards without being necessarily having to show a picture of a game at night!
It does present a problem though, as I had intended not to bother with 2024 flagship this year, mostly to pursue Heritage. I still don't think I'll attempt to collect this set -- too many players I don't know on a design that doesn't go back to childhood -- but there may be a few more pack buys for this.
I know these cards won't be as bright and back-lit when they actually show up in my hands, but that happens every year. I know that I'll still like them better. It makes 2021 Topps -- and especially 2016 and 2017 Topps -- so far away. This could be my most favorite recent design, even surpassing 2015 Topps! But we'll see what happens after I let the news settle for awhile.
I was sort of hoping that the design wouldn't be revealed until the first packs were opened, like during all those days opening packs in the '70s, '80s and '90s. But, hey, bloggers have posts to write.
The design gurus are picking apart what they like and don't like about it and I appreciate it. I'm not nearly knowledgeable about that stuff so I learn things. But the jumble down in the bottom right is certainly obvious. Maybe zoom out on the image a little and this isn't an issue.
Maybe it's the day without power talking (still monitoring neighbors' situations), but overall all I see is the brilliant theme of Neon and that will help me ignore whatever weirdness Topps has in store for the rest of the set.
It's a good day! The 2024 Topps design is out, the set is scheduled to show up Feb. 14 and I like it!
Comments
2010 Topps looked good when first revealed on the internet, and then we know what happened. I have to see it in my hands. But, as of now, I’m really digging this. Hopefully your power situation gets worked out, Mr. Owl.
Not a bad design, and yes, it blows 2021 out of the water, but late 80's Donruss does that too. Bonus points for team colors and black.
I still won't likely get many or any since like you mentioned, I don't know who these guys are any more.