1988 Topps
This a list with brief descriptions of Topps trading card products for 1988. All sets listed are standard size (2½ × 3½ inches) unless noted.
The 1988 Topps set totals 792 cards and was issued in wax, rack (42 cards plus 1 All-Star Game Commemorative card), jumbo packs, vending boxes or factory sets. Subsets include Future Stars, Topps All-Star Rookies, Record Breakers, Turn Back The Clock, All-Stars, Team Leaders, Checklists and Manager cards. Player cards had a thin colored line separating the white border and player photo. The team name appeared in color at the top of the action photo and was often hidden behind a player's head, giving a three-dimensional appearance. The player's name appeared in a colored trapezoid that ran from the bottom border to the right border. The player's position did not appear on the front of the card. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
The Traded set totals 132 cards and was issued as a factory set. The cards are identical in appearance to the base set except for the thinner, white cardstock and lighter colored back. This set featured traded players and managers, extended rookie cards, and the U.S. Olympic baseball team. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
This set totals 60 cards and was available by mailing in the special offer cards found in 1988 Topps wax packs. The fronts have a glossy player photo while the backs say All-Star Set Collector's 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 1988 Topps rak packs. The back says All-Star Game Commemorative Set and includes the players name, position and league. There are 11 cards each for the American and National League All-Star teams. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
The Mini set includes 77 cards and was available in wax packs. The cards vaguely resemble the base set and features players that led various statistical categories. Size: 2 1⁄8 × 3 in.
This set totals 22 cards and was available as an insert in 1988 Topps jumbo packs. The back says Rookies Commemorative Set and includes the player's name, position and team. The cards slightly resemble the Glossy All-Star set. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
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