1985 Topps
This a list with brief descriptions of Topps trading card products for 1985. All sets listed are standard size (2½ × 3½ inches) unless noted.
The 1985 Topps set totals 792 cards and was issued in wax, cello and rack packs or as a factory set. Subsets include Record Breakers, Father and Sons, All-Stars, First Draft Picks, Olympic Team and Manager cards. Player cards had a thin white border surrounding the player picture, with the team name appearing in a colored box angled up from the lower-left corner. The team logo appeared in a circle on the right border, and the area below the team name and logo was colored and contained the player's name and position. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
The Traded set totals 132 cards issued in wax packs or as a factory set and was printed in Ireland on white cardstock. The cards are identical in appearance to the base set except for T-suffixed numbering and are ordered alphabetically by player name. This set featured traded players, managers, and rookie cards. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
This set totals 40 cards and was available by mailing in game cards that were inserted into 1985 Topps wax packs. The fronts feature glossy player photos while the back say All-Star Set Commemorative Edition and include the players name, team, and position. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
This set totals 22 cards and was available as an insert in 1985 Topps rack packs. The set features 11 cards each for the American and National League All-Star teams. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
The Super set is a large size version of regular issue cards. The 60 cards in this set were available in 3-card packs or by mail-in. Size: 4 7⁄8 × 6 7⁄8 in.
Traded Pete Rose Bronze Metal replica of his 1985 Topps card available to dealers who purchased a Topps Traded case. Size: 1¾ × 1¾ inches.
Minis (132) These cards are the mini versions(10% reduction) of a portion of the regular set printed on white stock. These cards were printed in Canada as a result of a test of new printing equipment by OPC. About 15% of these were printed with blank backs. Possible 1980 Rickey Henderson reprint done as well to test the printing equipment(100 printed?). Size: 2⅜ × 3-9/32 inches.
Gallery of Champions (12) This set is metal replicas of regular issue cards in 1/4 scale of twelve award winners from the previous season. There are two variations: bronze and silver. The Dwight Gooden card has a third variation in pewter given to dealers who bought the set. The sets were issued in a velvet lined case.
Rub Downs (32) While there are thirty-two rub down sheets, the set features 112 different players. The player images as well as the other baseball equipment images can be transferred to another surface by the backs. Size: 2⅜ × 3-15/16 inches (sheet).
Stickers (376) The full color photos are produced by Panini and are numbered on both sides. The back has info about an offer to order an autographed team ball or poster. Size: 2⅛ × 3 inches.
3-D (30) This set was printed on plastic with the player picture raised above the surface to appear three-dimensional.The player's name is across the top with the team logo on the side. The backs are blank except for two peel off adhesive strips. Size: 4¼ × 6 inches.
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