Each pack of Lineage contains a different mix of cards. Not even Topps Heritage delivers that feeling because collectors know what's coming. ![]() Between the Cloth Stickers, 1975 minis, 3D cards and all of the other variations, Lineage delivers a feeling of suspense and elation that is as close to revisiting the packs of the past as it gets. Getting back to basics is something the company should consider revisiting on a more frequent, but not overwhelming basis. It introduces today's younger collectors to the cards and ideas that put the Topps name at the top of the baseball card list back in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The value comes from reliving the past by pulling some all-time collector favorites out of a 2011 pack. That is where the glory of Lineage shines. You might not pull a memorabilia card of a Hall of Famer or even an all-time great but you will get the guaranteed hit and a nice assortment of cards. The best bang for the buck is with the blasters. Be warned, they might not deliver the value you are looking for. If you're looking for autographs, then your road leads to the hobby box. Trying to put a complete set of the base and parallel collections will be a tough and costly task. Besides the gimmick parallels, there are also Diamond-themed variations that pay homage to the latest Topps base release. Even at 200 cards, it is extremely interesting and collectible because of the many variations. To be honest, it could have easily been a 600 card set, and a highly collectible one at that. Lineage has a select mix of all-time greats like Babe Ruth, Nolan Ryan, Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle and Mike Schmidt alongside current superstars Joe Mauer, Albert Pujols and Alex Rodriguez to fill out a 200-card set. They don't have to look far as they have some amazing options, such as Finest and Tribute, to choose from. For the price, Lineage should offer collectors a better than basic design. Cy Young and Tris Speaker, in particular, stand out. The design is fairly bland but is saved by some distinguishable photos, especially the vintage ones. and Other than the inclusion of legends and throwback inserts and parallels, Lineage isn't much different from Topps Series 1 or 2 Baseball. The Lineage base set is similar to what you'd expect from the Topps flagship line. Priced at $19.99 you get the perfect mix of base cards, inserts and a guarantee of a 1975 Mini Relic. There is a retail box with 24 packs priced at about $50 and you get one relic per box, yet that kind of seemed a little steep too. The hobby version is currently priced at over $80 and you get two autographs and a relic card. The Bottom Line: At first glance, Lineage didn't impress. Topps has so many great designs and so many unforgettable, fun inserts and gimmicks, so hopefully this product will return next year. They only scraped the surface in terms of paying homage. It's 200 cards and has multiple parallels, but they could have done so much more with it. For those long-time collectors, it's a chance to experience them all over again.īad: This could have been a larger set. Many of the great ideas from the Topps Vault return with a vengeance, creating all-new memories for collectors who might not have been around to enjoy them the first time around. Parallels mimic some of Topps greatest gimmicks including the minis from 1975, Stand-Ups, 3D cards, Cloth Stickers and regional Venezuelan variations. ![]() Good: Revisit 60 years of Topps baseball cards with an all-new set featuring the MLB stars of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Product Review 2011 Topps Lineage Baseball Product Review
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