FORBES: Ahead Of 2025 MLB Season, Topps Releases Flagship Baseball Series 1 Trading Cards

Topps has been in the baseball card business since 1951, with its first release in 1952. In January 2022, Fanatics acquired the company for $500 million, which included Topps' collectibles arm, both physical and digital. With pitchers and catchers now reporting for Spring Training, Topps has released the flagship Series 1 set for 2025.

With a 74-year product life, this year’s Series 1 design is new yet feels familiar. According to Topps senior designer Phil Imbriano, the design concept came from observing a red and silver metal badge riveted on the inside metal wall of the subway car as he commuted the work. The swoosh element from this badge became the runs through the top and left side of the Series 1 card.