2022 TOPPS GALLERY BASEBALL
THE ART OF THE GAME . . . WITH LESS ART
2022 Topps Gallery Baseball brushes up on art. at said, it’s not an entirely original pieces and paintings.
Ever since Gallery debuted in the 1990s, the focus has been on art. at’s come in a few different formats over a couple of different runs. When Topps brought the line back in 2017, everything on the checklist was original works — including the base set. But that’s not the case this time around. Like 2021, the base set opts for photos instead, although some inserts showcase the work of artists.
Boxes come in a pair of formats. Monster boxes are essentially the hobby version and come with two autographs. Smaller blaster boxes are also available.
Once again, the base set features 200 cards. Although the images aren’t paintings this time around, the layout uses elements like picture frames and mattes as anchor points to keep the art concept. Players are mix of current players, retired stars and rookies. Early-season debuts like Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., Seiya Suzuki and Steven Kwan are among those appearing on the checklist.
Parallels come in a dozen styles:
All but Printer Proofs and Rainbow Foil have serial numbers.
Select cards also have tough image variations. Gallery Autographs use a similar layout as the base set and make up the majority of the product’s signatures.
Among the inserts on the checklist is another installment of Gallery of Heroes. Since their debut in 1997, the stained glass-inspired inserts have remained one of the most popular in the sport. Here, they’re scarce short prints landing 1:425 monster and 1:532 blaster packs.
Most of the product’s other inserts land much more regularly. ese include Masterstrokes, Modern Artists, Next Wave and Portrait Gallery. All four also have Green, Blue, Orange and Red parallels as well as autographs for some players.
While 2022 Topps Gallery appears to be a largely retaildriven release, Topps also sold boxes through their website.