2024 Topps Now - MLB

[Ephland]

https://www.topps.com/pages/2024-road-to-opening-day

2024 Design announced

[fulltritty]

I can't wait to pickup the Yankees set. Was a good deal with lots of bonus cards in 2023.

[speedyjg13]

I can't wait for the Angels to see who are the auto guys. Trout and what others?

[MtnAg08]

Glad they're doing the Road to Opening Day sets again. After they didn't do the postseason team sets last year was worried they might nix these too.

[Fsegaud]

Originally Posted by speedyjg13

I can't wait for the Angels to see who are the auto guys. Trout and what others?

Point is moot as autos are probably sold all together in packs but if it was old school, probably Schanuel would be best to be included. O'Hoppe and Detmers are youngsters too but already had RC logo last year.

I am also happy to see team sets back as I was also worried a bit after how the post season cards were handled last year.

[speedyjg13]

Originally Posted by Fsegaud

Point is moot as autos are probably sold all together in packs but if it was old school, probably Schanuel would be best to be included. O'Hoppe and Detmers are youngsters too but already had RC logo last year.

I am also happy to see team sets back as I was also worried a bit after how the post season cards were handled last year.

So the new way is to buy a pack that has all autos of the included signers of the team?

[jduds]

The RTOD sets are some of my favorites each year due to the bonus cards. I love getting random bonus cards throughout the year. I also like deciding which teams to buy each year as it helps me get my thoughts together for the season. This year I'll snag the Braves for sure as I'm a Braves fan and they are the guaranteed one each year. Other than that, the Dodgers, Reds, Rangers, Orioles, Rays, and Yankees seem likely pickups for me. I'll probably snag a couple of others but won't know which ones until I see some checklists.

[txrngr34]

Originally Posted by jduds

The RTOD sets are some of my favorites each year due to the bonus cards. I love getting random bonus cards throughout the year. I also like deciding which teams to buy each year as it helps me get my thoughts together for the season. This year I'll snag the Braves for sure as I'm a Braves fan and they are the guaranteed one each year. Other than that, the Dodgers, Reds, Rangers, Orioles, Rays, and Yankees seem likely pickups for me. I'll probably snag a couple of others but won't know which ones until I see some checklists.

I'm definitely biased but the Cubs have a chance to surprise - even without Belli.

[Fsegaud]

Originally Posted by speedyjg13

So the new way is to buy a pack that has all autos of the included signers of the team?

Bought packs last year...different players from different teams with different parallels with other different cards like base cards and some gold foil cards. It was different from other years.

[StlBen]

Wrong thread.

[txrngr34]

If Ohtani signs for RTOD sets, those prices will be insane since almost any other Dodger will also likely be sought. Add Yamamoto and we might be looking at, what, $500/set given the pricing trends?

[fulltritty]

I wish Beckett would finally list last year's sets in their checklists/organize.

[zworykin]

Originally Posted by fulltritty

I wish Beckett would finally list last year's sets in their checklists/organize.

Ryan's usually pretty responsive if you drop him a note/suggestion on the Tweeter. That may be pretty low on his priority list though, to be fair.

[eldavojohn]

Seeing the MLS cards, I think the front will grow on me but in this example the logo definitely feels squished ... maybe that's just because I'm unfamiliar with MLS logos?



I do very much enjoy the obverse layout though:

[Fsegaud]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Seeing the MLS cards, I think the front will grow on me but in this example the logo definitely feels squished ... maybe that's just because I'm unfamiliar with MLS logos?



I do very much enjoy the obverse layout though:

It's just Topps being artsy with the logo...kind of like the logos on the 2017 set are clipped off a bit. I'm very happy to see larger, legible card numbers on the back...my eyes would like to thank Topps for finally returning to a larger font size.

[txrngr34]

Originally Posted by Fsegaud

It's just Topps being artsy with the logo...kind of like the logos on the 2017 set are clipped off a bit. I'm very happy to see larger, legible card numbers on the back...my eyes would like to thank Topps for finally returning to a larger font size.

I second the larger font size for card numbers, along with - hopefully - better contrast setting of the number. Some of those numbers were hard to see against certain backgrounds.

[Fsegaud]

Originally Posted by txrngr34

I second the larger font size for card numbers, along with - hopefully - better contrast setting of the number. Some of those numbers were hard to see against certain backgrounds.

Yellow background was just CRIMINAL! I think even with yellow, we will be alright this year.

[eldavojohn]

wow these topps now slab PRs are getting ridiculous: LeBron James - 2023-24 TOPPS NOW® Basketball Card LJ-40K - PR: 86,072

[txrngr34]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

wow these topps now slab PRs are getting ridiculous: LeBron James - 2023-24 TOPPS NOW Basketball Card LJ-40K - PR: 86,072

Sadly, for baseball, basketball has way more eyes on it. Can't say I'm surprised.

[eldavojohn]

Just got an email about RtoD sets:

2024 MLB Topps NOW® Road to Opening Day Autograph Collectors Pack

•1 on-card Autograph /99 or lower per pack. Featured signers include Aaron Judge, Corbin Carroll, Gunnar Henderson, Heston Kjerstad, & more!

• 1 exclusive foil parallel /24 per pack

• NEW! Look for Turn Back The Clock Spring Training inserts

[jduds]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Just got an email about RtoD sets:

I'm staying away from those and just buying singles later. I picked up Greene, Carroll, Casas, and Harris last year for well under the price of a pack for most. I think I paid $80 for the Carroll. I do love the cards and might try my luck on a pack though. Worst case is I get a great-looking on-card auto.

[eldavojohn]

Originally Posted by jduds

I'm staying away from those and just buying singles later. I picked up Greene, Carroll, Casas, and Harris last year for well under the price of a pack for most. I think I paid $80 for the Carroll. I do love the cards and might try my luck on a pack though. Worst case is I get a great-looking on-card auto.

Yeah the only reason I'm overpaying for the sets is I love on card autos and so very very few MLB ... well, Topps in general, products offer them anymore.

[Strofan]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Just got an email about RtoD sets:

So someone actually got emails?
I signed up both my email addresses and sent link to a friend (and he signed up) to make sure one of us got notified with a heads-up. We got nothing. Nothing in spam folder, zero.
We just assumed it was another Topps fail and no one was notified. Additionally, I had been checking daily around 9-10am EST but last Tuesday (19th) I had busy day and didn't check until later in evening (plus Topps RARELY drops anything on a Tuesday). By the time I checked Auto packs and Dodgers RTOD sets were gone. I usually buy a couple teams but was so ticked I'm thinking of sitting this RTOD set year out... my first since 2017.

Anyone else NOT get the email? When was it sent?
How long did the Auto packs and Dodgers set last before selling out?

[eldavojohn]

Originally Posted by Strofan

Anyone else NOT get the email? When was it sent?
How long did the Auto packs and Dodgers set last before selling out?

I have had issues with not receiving emails, lots of folks on the montgomery thread didn't get their preorder emails after paying for them.

That said, I never actually signed up for emails on the RtoD site, I just had the regular promo subscription. And for several years that did not work for me, I don't recall if I had requested no emails from them at some point and the system got screwed up and I couldn't turn them back on but it was endless back and forth that only seemed to gain traction after I paid for Montgomery Club and missed out on prereleases.

I got an email titled "2024 MLB Topps NOW® Road to Opening Day is live!" on March 19 at around 1:30 PM CDT that the cards were live.

The autograph packs lasted around 30-40 minutes. The Dodgers English sets sold out sometime during the night of the 19th, I know they lasted at least six hours but don't check through the night.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by Strofan

So someone actually got emails?
I signed up both my email addresses and sent link to a friend (and he signed up) to make sure one of us got notified with a heads-up. We got nothing. Nothing in spam folder, zero.
We just assumed it was another Topps fail and no one was notified. Additionally, I had been checking daily around 9-10am EST but last Tuesday (19th) I had busy day and didn't check until later in evening (plus Topps RARELY drops anything on a Tuesday). By the time I checked Auto packs and Dodgers RTOD sets were gone. I usually buy a couple teams but was so ticked I'm thinking of sitting this RTOD set year out... my first since 2017.

Anyone else NOT get the email? When was it sent?
How long did the Auto packs and Dodgers set last before selling out?

I checked and didn't receive an email. It's hit or miss from Topps. I follow some of the affiliate accounts on Twitter and they always post when stuff like this is live.

Auto packs didn't last long but the Dodgers team set was up for hours.