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Baseball (Topps) Wax Boxes throughout the years - Pictures

DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
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With all the BUZZ going on now about unopened, I thought I'd put together a "Topps Wax Boxes Throughout The Years" thread. Which designs do you like? Dislike?

1951
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1952
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1953
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1954
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1955
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1956
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1957
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1958
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1959
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1960
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1961
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1962
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1963
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1964
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1965
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1966
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1967
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1968
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1969
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1970
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1971
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1971 - Greatest Moments
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1972
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1973
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1974
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1975
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STAY HEALTHY!

Doug

Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    I vote for the 1970 and 1975 boxes personally. image
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    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,742 ✭✭✭✭✭
    71 is OPC. Darn Canadians, LOL!

    Very nice post, Doug~when you look at all those boxes, you can see why unopened has that special allure!

    Series 1 73 box would be cool~Clemente, Rose, Aaron..hard to choose just one, LOL!


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>71 is OPC. Darn Canadians, LOL! >>


    Not any more! LOL I was trying to find a box that also showed packs ... didn't even recognize the OPC label.

    EDITED TO ADD: Why did I go thru all that trouble when all I had to do was do a search and find Anthony's post? LOL
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    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • Ltl509Ltl509 Posts: 63
    The 1957 & 1961 look good. I like seeing the packs. Sweet pics.
  • GuruGuru Posts: 3,127
    I love the '62 box. I always have since I was a kid and have always wanted one.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>The 1957 & 1961 look good. I like seeing the packs. Sweet pics. >>


    I always liked the '57 design, as well as the '67. I guess I like that "action" shot.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • 19541954 Posts: 2,905 ✭✭✭
    I like the 1962 and 1963 boxes the best.
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • Webb63Webb63 Posts: 131 ✭✭✭
    I love the '53....got the same pics for FB by chance????
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    Great Collection Doug!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>Great Collection Doug! >>


    ERIC ... I own NONE of them! I just put it together from images I found on the Net thinking fellow members would enjoy looking at the boxes.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • arexarex Posts: 999 ✭
    I personally like the simplicity and colors of the 1953s. I also really like the layout and design on the 66s as well.
  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,891 ✭✭✭✭✭
    '71 all the way!
    My 1972 Baseball and Wacky Pack Registry Sets
  • Gemyanks10Gemyanks10 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭
    Awesome awesome thread thanks for posting! It never gets old looking at old wax and how designs have changed over the years. Love the look of the 53's, 66's and 72's especially. There really isn't one that I "dislike" , just prefer some over others.



    Jimmy
    Always looking for OPC "tape intact" baseball wax boxes, and 1984 OPC baseball PSA 10's for my set. Please PM or email me if you have any available.
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    1969 sure looks groovy!! A fave for sure!!
  • bobsbbcardsbobsbbcards Posts: 3,254 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I always liked the '57 design, as well as the '67. I guess I like that "action" shot. >>


    Me too. Thanks for not using the term "money shot."

    1969 is a close third.
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  • DniceDnice Posts: 848
    I enjoyed looking at all the photos of the boxes throughout the year. Thanks for taking the time to do that Doug.

    Marc
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  • mrpeanut39mrpeanut39 Posts: 841 ✭✭✭


    << <i>1969 sure looks groovy!! A fave for sure!! >>



    Agreed. The look just fits the time perfectly.
    "I think the guy must be practicing voodoo or something. Check out his eyes. Rico's crazier than a peach orchard sow." -- Whitey Herzog, Spring Training 1973
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


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    << <i>1969 sure looks groovy!! A fave for sure!! >>


    Agreed. The look just fits the time perfectly. >>


    I never looked at it that way ... but as mentioned above, just PERFECT for '69.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hiya Doug

    Thanx for taking the time to post on all those boxes!

    I'm biased - I like the boxes with stars on them.
    Mike
  • jmaciujmaciu Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭
    Doug, thanks for the historical collage. I like the 1969 box, followed by 1973.

    Jmaciu's Collection
  • heritageheritage Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭
    Cool thread,,
    57,67,70 for me if I could only pick one it would be the 70.
  • PSASAPPSASAP Posts: 2,284 ✭✭✭
    Cool pics, I'd love to see a box of 1971 Topps Greatest Moments.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>Cool pics, I'd love to see a box of 1971 Topps Greatest Moments. >>


    Here ya go!
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    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • PSASAPPSASAP Posts: 2,284 ✭✭✭
    And I just did...
    Hey Doug, you beat me to it. image
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    HAHA ... yeah, just beat ya to it! lol I added the box to my first post as well.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 31,131 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Awesome!
  • belzbelz Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for putting all of that together...awesome to look at.
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  • summerof68summerof68 Posts: 748 ✭
    I'll cast a vote for '57 & '70 for most attractive wrappers.

    And 1969 for the neatest box--love that late '60s flower power look.
    "You tell 'em I'm coming...and hell's coming with me"--Wyatt Earp
  • 19541954 Posts: 2,905 ✭✭✭
    I would like to change my mind . I will take the 1971 Topps Greatest Moments box for me please
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • bigdcardsbigdcards Posts: 1,188 ✭✭✭
    '72 is the bees knees. Definitely my favorite.
    To bigdcards: "you are right" - cpamike "That is correct" -grote15
  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1965 for me,favorite set as well. 3 HOF superstars on the box top. The 75 box almost has a 3D effect with the baseball coming right towards you. Thanks for the pictures.
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  • mattinglymint23mattinglymint23 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭
    Another group break already?
    I'll take two from each box please.
  • thekid8thekid8 Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭
    My picks - Thanks for sharing

    1956
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    1959
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    1967
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    1975
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Many of these old boxes would look great in a display. Hard to argue with any of the choices.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • jmoran19jmoran19 Posts: 1,620 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Many of these old boxes would look great in a display. Hard to argue with any of the choices. >>



    You mean like this?

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    Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972

  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,742 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Who is this? Doug or Slabbed?


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • jmoran19jmoran19 Posts: 1,620 ✭✭✭
    and just because summer likes 69 (ha ha, yes im still 12 on the inside) and they are neato. Dont actually own any of them. One advertises the rub off decal and one has the deckle

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    Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972

  • SOMSOM Posts: 1,555 ✭✭✭
    I'm totally down with 1969!
  • esquiresportsesquiresports Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭
    My favorites are 1962, 1965 and 1966. 1969 also very groovy. They could have gone crazier with the 1972 to match the cards.
    Always buying 1971 OPC Baseball packs.
  • SidePocketSidePocket Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭
    I think 1955, but I love them all up til 1974.

    "Molon Labe"

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice variation to my 69T box John.

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    Mike
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Mike, so it looks like the "Rub Off" box has variations as well.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Mike, so it looks like the "Rub Off" box has variations as well. >>

    Sure enough Doug.

    5 cent vs 10 cent packs.
    Mike
  • Jlondon71Jlondon71 Posts: 64 ✭✭
    I like all or most of the 60's boxes. Very cool! Great pictures. Thanks!
    Mpminnium
  • Jlondon71Jlondon71 Posts: 64 ✭✭
    Wow! How much would the 54' box be unopened & graded? $100,000?
    Mpminnium
  • MrSnuffleupagusMrSnuffleupagus Posts: 689
    Does anyone here have a sealed 1971 Greatest Moments Pack? What do they sell for?
  • mojorobmojorob Posts: 392 ✭✭
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  • elsnortoelsnorto Posts: 2,012 ✭✭
    Great idea for a thread, Doug. I love seeing how packaging evolved from the early days of a hobby to the big business boom of the 1980's and 1990's.

    The ever changing graphic designs, box dimensions, featured players, pack count, price, number of cards, and the like over time.

    My wax/foil collection extends from the 1970's right up to present day for that reason.

    I sure wouldn't want to be the judge of who has the better collection/display between Kirk, Anthony, and jmoran. Those are truly awesome collections, gents. image

    Snorto~
  • cardbendercardbender Posts: 1,831 ✭✭


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    I'll take Mojo's set-up all day. Variety (vending, slabbed cards, wax boxes, wax packs and a baseball), multiple sports,
    clean boxes, with some quantity mixed in. Well done!


    From the first post, I'd take the '74, '71, and '54 boxes (Ted Williams swinging), as my favorites.

    Cool thread.

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