First Buzz: 2025 Topps T205 baseball cards

BlowoutBuzz · 09-12-2025, 08:03 AM

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Blamo · 09-12-2025, 08:08 AM

"What picture of Skenes should we use for this one?"

"How about that one where he looks confused?"
"Done"

- Who ever was in charge of this card design, probably.

premium1981 · 09-12-2025, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blamo

"What picture of Skenes should we use for this one?"

"How about that one where he looks confused?"
"Done"

- Who ever was in charge of this card design, probably.

He is looking at the scoreboard where it shows his W-L record and he is trying to figure out why it can be so bad since he is the best pitcher in the game.

BoSoxFan1999 · 09-12-2025, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Blamo

"What picture of Skenes should we use for this one?"

"How about that one where he looks confused?"
"Done"

- Who ever was in charge of this card design, probably.

I mean OBVIOUSLY the Skenes derp! face is the perfect photo for this set. lmao

JECpsu · 09-12-2025, 09:13 AM

Similar to the 206, I wonder if the small boxes (1:4 auto) will sell in a larger carton with 4 in it (and guarantee an auto)?

PumpnDumpling · 09-12-2025, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JECpsu

Similar to the 206, I wonder if the small boxes (1:4 auto) will sell in a larger carton with 4 in it (and guarantee an auto)?

I'd say likely but we know how these guys love to mix it up

Mister2Bits · 09-12-2025, 08:30 AM

Just looked through the checklist. Really wish they would have included buybacks as a chase card in this release like they did with the 2002 and 2003 Topps T206/5 set. Those were fun and added more than just the typical auto or SSP chase.

I still have these in my PC from that release

Boredlawyer · 09-12-2025, 09:22 AM

I learned my lesson with these niche mini brands two years ago. Hit some long odds on my T206 box-beat the odds and hit two big name, low number SSPs, and a nice rookie auto, and still didn't break even on a $300 box.

T206 has a much bigger following than 205, too. Not feeling it. Secondary market just lacks overall appetite for the mini cards.

scotchtape0 · 09-12-2025, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Boredlawyer

I learned my lesson with these niche mini brands two years ago. Hit some long odds on my T206 box-beat the odds and hit two big name, low number SSPs, and a nice rookie auto, and still didn't break even on a $300 box.

T206 has a much bigger following than 205, too. Not feeling it. Secondary market just lacks overall appetite for the mini cards.

Funny because T206 was great for me last year and I still have sales on base cards from that release.

What’s strange to me is that Topps is using EQL on this when last year it took a considerably long time for T206 to sell out in a normal Topps website release.

phil · 09-12-2025, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scotchtape0

What’s strange to me is that Topps is using EQL on this when last year it took a considerably long time for T206 to sell out in a normal Topps website release.

maybe it's a plan to give all the people complaining about never winning EQL a win, while simultaneously using up all their accumulated EQL brownie points

scotchtape0 · 09-12-2025, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by phil

maybe it's a plan to give all the people complaining about never winning EQL a win, while simultaneously using up all their accumulated EQL brownie points

That thought actually crossed my mind lol

PumpnDumpling · 09-12-2025, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by phil

maybe it's a plan to give all the people complaining about never winning EQL a win, while simultaneously using up all their accumulated EQL brownie points

They likely have a few releases that fit this criteria but i whole heartedly agree

bub838 · 09-12-2025, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by phil

maybe it's a plan to give all the people complaining about never winning EQL a win, while simultaneously using up all their accumulated EQL brownie points

This is exactly what I thought too.

JECpsu · 09-12-2025, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bub838

This is exactly what I thought too.

Seems like this and the mid-level Disney release may be doing this next week.

Think Platinum will be EQL or just the upcoming Cosmic and Sapphires?

cfern023 · 10-03-2025, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by scotchtape0

Funny because T206 was great for me last year and I still have sales on base cards from that release.

What’s strange to me is that Topps is using EQL on this when last year it took a considerably long time for T206 to sell out in a normal Topps website release.

Honestly last years release has upset me alot. I've yet to see an american beauty piazza. I get the 1/1 and the auto- but the American Beauty?!!

Bob Ross · 09-12-2025, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Ross

EQL lol.

Are you fvcking kidding me

Just wanted to get this in this thread as well.

Thanks as always, Fanatics. You make everything so much fun.

RainCityShecks · 09-12-2025, 11:30 AM

I'll try to build my EQL odds on this, but just 1 box so if I win I will not have massive regret, I'll just rip w/ the kiddos.

BlowoutBuzz · 09-12-2025, 12:43 PM

T205 wasn't that popular of a release when its two series arrived in mid-2003 and early 2004. There were none after that. Meanwhile T206 had three series and was revived more recently before its newest run.

I started collecting a 205 minis master set (5 parallels per) for Series 2 way back then because those boxes were very cheap and boxes also included a lot beyond just the minis. Each box then was a full box with regular cards, a mini per pack, a boxtopper box of minis and a pair of framed hits (auto/Relic) for far less than $100 SRP. I think I was opening them for about $55-65 apiece. Had all but one auto ... an SP Hank Aaron.

The autograph lineup here has some big names and chases that make sense but I didn't really dig into 206 hard in recent years, either. A lot more hits action this time around ... but not in every box.

ronzo · 09-12-2025, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BlowoutBuzz

T205 wasn't that popular of a release when its two series arrived in mid-2003 and early 2004. There were none after that. Meanwhile T206 had three series and was revived more recently before its newest run.

I started collecting a 205 minis master set (5 parallels per) for Series 2 way back then because those boxes were very cheap and boxes also included a lot beyond just the minis. Each box then was a full box with regular cards, a mini per pack, a boxtopper box of minis and a pair of framed hits (auto/Relic) for far less than $100 SRP. I think I was opening them for about $55-65 apiece. Had all but one auto ... an SP Hank Aaron.

The autograph lineup here has some big names and chases that make sense but I didn't really dig into 206 hard in recent years, either. A lot more hits action this time around ... but not in every box.

I started collecting the 205 master set when it came out as well, as a kid the value was great in picking up huge lots of minis on ebay. I'm currently sitting at 2633/2777 (94.81%) on the complete master set (excluding the Bazooka backs).

I actually just set up most of my rarest minis on some 3D printed stands I designed for them, so it's fitting to see this post pop up today!

BlowoutBuzz · 09-30-2025, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ronzo

I started collecting the 205 master set when it came out as well, as a kid the value was great in picking up huge lots of minis on ebay. I'm currently sitting at 2633/2777 (94.81%) on the complete master set (excluding the Bazooka backs).

I actually just set up most of my rarest minis on some 3D printed stands I designed for them, so it's fitting to see this post pop up today!

It definitely has its good inclusions and quirks to collect ... I'm just saying it wasn't a widespread hit back then otherwise it likely would have continued.

tyrith · 09-13-2025, 11:43 AM

This entire set just feels like Topps throwing stuff against the wall as they get to their contractual 40 sets a year they agreed to make with the MLB contract. Now, with the success of Bob Ross, I can't blame them for doing fishing expeditions...but this set is a dead duck, it's just not going to have resale value. The mini cards from Topps Rip didn't have resale value, the mini cards from AG&C didn't have resale value. I loved those sets personally, but the hobby has spoken on this.

JECpsu · 09-15-2025, 09:58 AM

Looks like $59.99 a 4-pack box w/o the carton option. The website description makes it sound like 32 base cards + 8 parallels/autos/etc (so 10 cards per pack), but X and other descriptions make is sound like 8 cards per pack (so 6 base + 2 parallels/inserts per).

bss83 · 09-15-2025, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JECpsu

Looks like $59.99 a 4-pack box w/o the carton option. The website description makes it sound like 32 base cards + 8 parallels/autos/etc (so 10 cards per pack), but X and other descriptions make is sound like 8 cards per pack (so 6 base + 2 parallels/inserts per).

Carton option is there for $230.

phil · 09-18-2025, 11:03 AM

EQL limit 10 cartons, also a 5 carton case option

eastbayak · 09-18-2025, 11:10 AM

Dang, $60 per AND you have to waste an EQL win on it?!

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Mister2Bits Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Man Posts: 5,189 mistertwobits mistertwobits	Just looked through the checklist. Really wish they would have included buybacks as a chase card in this release like they did with the 2002 and 2003 Topps T206/5 set. Those were fun and added more than just the typical auto or SSP chase. I still have these in my PC from that release __________________ Collecting: Ohtani, Judge \| Skateboarding Cards, Autographs & Decks

09-12-2025, 12:43 PM	#18
BlowoutBuzz Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 13,924	T205 wasn't that popular of a release when its two series arrived in mid-2003 and early 2004. There were none after that. Meanwhile T206 had three series and was revived more recently before its newest run. I started collecting a 205 minis master set (5 parallels per) for Series 2 way back then because those boxes were very cheap and boxes also included a lot beyond just the minis. Each box then was a full box with regular cards, a mini per pack, a boxtopper box of minis and a pair of framed hits (auto/Relic) for far less than $100 SRP. I think I was opening them for about $55-65 apiece. Had all but one auto ... an SP Hank Aaron. The autograph lineup here has some big names and chases that make sense but I didn't really dig into 206 hard in recent years, either. A lot more hits action this time around ... but not in every box. __________________ www.blowoutbuzz.com >>><<< Got something cool or interesting that might be worth a story? Know someone whose collection could be profiled? Send me a DM.

09-18-2025, 11:03 AM	#24
phil Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,602	EQL limit 10 cartons, also a 5 carton case option Last edited by phil; 09-18-2025 at 11:06 AM.

09-12-2025, 08:08 AM	#2
Blamo Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 289	"What picture of Skenes should we use for this one?" "How about that one where he looks confused?" "Done" - Who ever was in charge of this card design, probably.

09-12-2025, 09:13 AM	#5
JECpsu Member Join Date: Apr 2025 Posts: 25	Similar to the 206, I wonder if the small boxes (1:4 auto) will sell in a larger carton with 4 in it (and guarantee an auto)?

09-12-2025, 09:22 AM	#8
Boredlawyer Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,056	I learned my lesson with these niche mini brands two years ago. Hit some long odds on my T206 box-beat the odds and hit two big name, low number SSPs, and a nice rookie auto, and still didn't break even on a $300 box. T206 has a much bigger following than 205, too. Not feeling it. Secondary market just lacks overall appetite for the mini cards.

09-12-2025, 11:30 AM	#17
RainCityShecks Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Seattle Posts: 960 raincityshecks	I'll try to build my EQL odds on this, but just 1 box so if I win I will not have massive regret, I'll just rip w/ the kiddos.

09-13-2025, 11:43 AM	#21
tyrith Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 1,892 tyrith	This entire set just feels like Topps throwing stuff against the wall as they get to their contractual 40 sets a year they agreed to make with the MLB contract. Now, with the success of Bob Ross, I can't blame them for doing fishing expeditions...but this set is a dead duck, it's just not going to have resale value. The mini cards from Topps Rip didn't have resale value, the mini cards from AG&C didn't have resale value. I loved those sets personally, but the hobby has spoken on this.

09-15-2025, 09:58 AM	#22
JECpsu Member Join Date: Apr 2025 Posts: 25	Looks like $59.99 a 4-pack box w/o the carton option. The website description makes it sound like 32 base cards + 8 parallels/autos/etc (so 10 cards per pack), but X and other descriptions make is sound like 8 cards per pack (so 6 base + 2 parallels/inserts per).

09-18-2025, 11:10 AM	#25
eastbayak Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 15,949 eastbayak	Dang, $60 per AND you have to waste an EQL win on it?!