REVIEW:2016 Topps Triple Threads Baseball+BIG PULL AND BIG #d 1/3 GIVEAWAY!

Triple Threads baseball has been an iconic Topps brand now for over 10 years now and one that has a lot to offer from MLB players of the past and present with a deep checklist of autograph and memorabilia items. The cards have always looked really sharp as I have picked up many singles over the years from baseball and football.

So why don't we take a look at what the 2016 edition looks like,

In every hobby box of 2016 Topps Triple Threads baseball, there are two mini boxes. Inside of those mini boxes are one silver pack in each. Each hobby box will run you $170. So it's high end that not everyone can afford, but mini boxes wouldn't be a bad way to go here if you wanted to gamble.

 

Each Mini Box may contain VERSION 1 or VERSION 2:
VERSION 1 contains three base cards, two base Parallel cards,one Triple Relic Card AND one Triple Threads Unity Single Auto Jumbo Relic OR one Autographed Rookie Card.

VERSION 2 contains three base cards, two base Parallel cards,one AND 1 Autographed Triple Relic card + one Triple Threads Unity Jumbo Relic.
 

In every hobby box you should find the following,

• One Autographed Triple Relic Card #'d to 99 or less
• One Triple Relic Card #'d to 36 or less
• One Autographed Rookie Card or Triple Threads Unity Autograph Jumbo Relic Card #'d to 99 or less
• One Triple Threads Unity Jumbo Relic Card #'d to 36 or less

The base cards are what you would expect from a high end brand. Well designed, printed on high end cardboard (none of that flimsy stuff) and top notch checklist of players from present to past.

There are 100 cards in the base set.

 

As with any product today, there are parallels. Mine was Astro heavy. The upside down triangle behind the players head helps you differentiate what color you pulled. Besides the numbering.

 Here are the many options for base card parallels.

• Amethyst Parallel - #'d to 250
• Emerald Parallel - #'d to 200
• Amber Parallel - #'d to 150
• Gold Parallel - #'d to 99
• Onyx Parallel - #'d to 50
• Sapphire Parallel - #'d to 25
• Ruby Parallel - #'d to 1
• Printing Plates - All 1 of 1's!

Now time for the hits in my box!

This is a Triple Threads Unity Single Jumbo Relics. If I am going to get a one color swatch, I want it on a nice looking card as this. The base versions of these are #'d to 36. I pulled a silver that is #d to 27.

There are other parallels to:

• Emerald Parallel - #'d to 18
• Gold Parallel - #'d to 9
• Sapphire Parallel - #'d to 3
• Ruby Parallel - #'d to 3 

My next pull was an Autographed Rookie Card and a dreaded redemption card. Not something I would expect in a high end brand, but I guess it happens. I just wished it had been of a legend or big current player. Doesn't feel right being a rookie. But, I guess some or most of these are on-card so that works.

 

It's called Triple Threads for a reason....Triple the threads. This is an Triple Threads autograph card but it's also a Sapphire parallel numbered to 3. Base versions are numbered to 18.

 

Other parallels are....

• Gold Parallel - #'d to 9
• Ruby Parallel - #'d to 1
• Wood Parallel - #'d to 1
• Printing Plates - All 1 of 1

My final pull was a biggie, a Triple Threads Jumbo Plus Relic booklet that has 1 player with 3 relics, which include 2 patch pieces and 1 jumbo patch piece and is #d to 3.

 

Inside.....

BOOM! And it's Game Used! Such a sick card.

There are tons and tons of other finds not found in my box but in the product including,

• Triple Threads Jumbo Patch Combos
• Triple Threads Letter Plus Relics
• Triple Threads Unity Autograph Jumbo Relics
• Triple Threads All-Star Patches
• Triple Threads All-Star Jumbo ASG Patches
• Triple Threads All-Star Jumbo Sleeve Team Patches
• Triple Threads All-Star Majestic Logo Patch
• Triple Threads All-Star Laundry Tag,  
• Deca Threads Auto Relics
• Deca THREADS Auto Relic Combos
• Deca Threads Relic Combos
• Future Phenoms Auto Relics
• Triple Threads Auto Relic Combos
• Triple Threads Jumbo Plus Autograph Relics
• Triple Threads Letter Plus Autograph Relics
• Triple Threads Cut Above Autograph
• Triple Threads Dual Cut Above Autographs
• Triple Threads Relics Legends
• Triple Threads Relics
• Triple Threads Bat Name Plates
• Triple Threads Jumbo Letter/Number/Logos
• Triple Threads Bat Knobs
• Triple Threads Jumbo Plus Relics
• Triple Threads Jumbo Patch Combos
• Triple Threads Letter Plus Relics

And of course all of these have parallels as well. I would have listed what each card description is, but I think for the most part they are self explanatory and with so much offered I would be here awhile. They are however all really beautiful cards and I suggest you look some up on eBay or Google to see some of these for yourself. It may help you decide to buy a box other than my review of course ;)

 

You should also check out this article on Topps about the All-Star jerseys they included in the product. Read that HERE.

I also have the 2016 Topps Triple Threads baseball checklist available for you to that I found on the GoGTS website. I couldn't find it on Topps. You can check that out, HERE. It's pretty loaded.
 

Overall, this is what I would come to expect from a high end brand. Low numbered cards, well designed and some HUGE hits that await. You can't guarantee that every break is going to turn out as well as mine did, but, that's the risk you take with any high end product. This one on the other hand I think has so much to offer that if I was to roll the dice on high end, this would be the one I would take a chance on. 

 

If you can't afford the gamble, definitely get yourself in on a box break or try a mini box. I don't think you will be disappointed.

 

Now time for the GIVEAWAY. This is how this is going to work:

 

20 Entries or less,

This is the contest:

 

35 Entries or less,

This will be tossed in to another winner. So two winners

 

50 Entries

This will be tossed in to another winner. So three winners. Yes, this is 1/3!!!!!

 

 

I strongly suggest you spread the word on this one! I know we can hit 50 entries and we have a week to do so! Not to mention, spreading the word and commenting with so earns you an extra entry!

RULES:

1. Please make sure to take a minute out to thank Topps for providing this box for me to review and to host this/these nice giveaways with. Follow them on all social media sites and visit their site, HERE, as well.
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