Topps Announces 2010 MLB All-Rookie Team

New York, NY - Nov. 29, 2010 - The Topps Company announces the 52nd annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.


The Summary:


1B Gaby Sanchez, Florida (151 games, 19 HR, 85 RBI, .273)
2B Neil Walker, Pittsburgh (110, 12, 66, .296)
3B Danny Valencia, Minnesota (85, 7, 40, .311)
SS Starlin Castro, Chicago (N.L.) (125, 3, 41, .300)
OF Austin Jackson, Detroit (151, 4, 41, .293)
OF Mike Stanton, Florida (100, 22, 59, .259)
OF Jason Heyward, Atlanta (142, 18, 72, .277)
C Buster Posey, San Francisco (108, 18, 67, .305)
RHP Stephen Strasburg, Washington (68 IP, 5-3, 2.91, 92 K, 17 BB)
LHP Jaime Garcia, St. Louis (163.1 IP, 13-8, 2.70, 132 K, 64 BB)
Relief Neftali Feliz, Texas (69.1 IP, 40 Saves, 2,73, 71 K, 18 BB)


The Topps Major League Rookie All-Star team began in 1959 with Willie McCovey being the first of 17 future Hall of Famers named to the squad (others include Johnny Bench, Rod Carew, Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Carlton Fisk, Paul Molitor, Joe Morgan, Eddie Murray, Tony Perez, Kirby Puckett, Jim Rice, Cal Ripken, Ryne Sandberg, Tom Seaver, Ozzie Smith and Billy Williams). The Rookie All-Stars will each have a trophy on their 2011 trading card in Topps Baseball, with Series One due out in early February.


The Major League Rookie All-Star Team is one of a number of awards programs managed by Topps to reward and encourage young ballplayers. Since 1959, Topps has annually bestowed honors on minor leaguers, baseball scouts and the Baseball Organization of the Year.

Topps Extends Deadline On Wrapper Redemption Programs

Topps announces it has extended the wrapper redemption program deadline for both 2010 Topps Chrome Baseball and 2010 Bowman Chrome Baseball until July 31st, 2011.

Week # 10: Topps NFL Rookie of the Week

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski shined under the bright lights in Week 10, hauling in three touchdowns along with 72 receiving yards in a victory over the Steelers. The 42nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft has reached pay dirt six times this season, while displaying the highlight-reel grabs that made him the most accomplished tight end in Arizona Wildcat’s history. BR>
All season long, collectors can walk into participating Home Team Advantage hobby shops and receive “Rookie of the Week” redemption cards when purchasing 2010 Topps Football products.


And every Tuesday, Topps will name a “Rookie of the Week” while holders of redemption cards for that particular week can log onto topps.com/redemptions and receive their free exclusive card.


Week #1 Jahvid Best
Week #2 Demaryius Thomas
Week #3 C.J. Spiller
Week #4 Sam Bradford
Week #5 Max Hall
Week #6 Chris Ivory
Week #7 Jordan Shipley
Week #8 LeGarrette Blount
Week #9 Colt McCoy
Week #10 Rob Gronkowski
Week #11 ?

Week #9: Topps NFL Rookie of the Week

Week #9: Topps NFL Rookie of the Week

Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy came up big in Week 9, completing a stellar 74 percent of his passes and dashing for a 16-yard score as the Browns shocked the Patriots 34-14. The former Longhorn star has engineered two straight upset victories over elite opponents, and his impressive poise has led to an 83.5 passer rating over three career starts.

All season long, collectors can walk into participating Home Team Advantage hobby shops and receive "Rookie of the Week" redemption cards when purchasing 2010 Topps Football products.


And every Tuesday, Topps will name a "Rookie of the Week" while holders of redemption cards for that particular week can log onto topps.com/redemptions and receive their free exclusive card.


Week #1 Jahvid Best
Week #2 Demaryius Thomas
Week #3 C.J. Spiller
Week #4 Sam Bradford
Week #5 Max Hall
Week #6 Chris Ivory
Week #7 Jordan Shipley
Week #8 LeGarrette Blount
Week #9 Colt McCoy
Week #10 ?

TOPPS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL BOWMAN CHROME BASEBALL

Topps announces for every 18 wrappers (HOBBY ONLY) of 2010 Bowman Chrome Baseball sent to the company, collectors will receive an exclusive 5-card pack of exclusive BLACK-BORDERED PARALLELS of 2010 BOWMAN BASEBALL cards . All 110 prospect subjects from 2010 Bowman Baseball will be included.



In addition, randomly inserted into these packs will be:



· 37-card USA Baseball Bowman Chrome Black Bordered Autographs #’d to 25…featuring the 2010 Collegiate National Team and the 2010 18U National Team.

· 5-card Bowman Chrome Rookies & Prospects Autographs #’d to 100… Featuring Buster Posey, Mike Stanton, Mike Moustakas, Miguel Sano and Dustin Ackley.

· And because of a production error, the previously announced Autographed 2010 Bowman Chrome USA BUYBACK program will now be included as part of this wrapper redemption. Cards will be sequentially numbered with foil stamping to 100 and will include Bryce Harper, James Taillon, Yasmani Grandal, Drew Pomeranz, Michael Choice, Christian Colon, Manny Machado and Bryce Brentz.



The deadline for the promotion is 3/31/11



Wrappers should be sent to:

PO BOX 2230

Duryea, PA 18642

ATTN: Bowman Chrome Promotion

Week #7: Topps NFL Rookie of the Week

Bengals receiver Jordan Shipley broke out in Week 7 with a monster afternoon, hauling in six passes for 131 yards and his first career touchdown - an impressive 64-yard catch and run. The former Longhorns star now leads all rookies in yards-per-game and may soon emerge as one of the game's top slot receivers. BR>
All season long, collectors can walk into participating Home Team Advantage hobby shops and receive "Rookie of the Week" redemption cards when purchasing 2010 Topps Football products.


And every Tuesday, Topps will name a "Rookie of the Week" while holders of redemption cards for that particular week can log onto topps.com/redemptions and receive their free exclusive card.


Week #1 Jahvid Best
Week #2 Demaryius Thomas
Week #3 C.J. Spiller
Week #4 Sam Bradford
Week #5 Max Hall
Week #6 Chris Ivory
Week #7 Jordan Shipley
Week #8 ?

TOPPS ANNOUNCES INITIAL BRYCE HARPER PLANS

On the heels of announcing that it signed an exclusive agreement with Bryce Harper, Topps reveals its initial plans for the # 1 Draft Pick.

2011 Bowman

Harper will make his first appearance as a Washington National in 2011 Bowman. In addition, Harper will sign autographs for this release.



2010 Bowman Chrome

Harper will be added to the recently-announced Autographed 2010 Bowman Chrome USA BUYBACK program. Cards will be sequentially numbered with foil stamping to 100 and will also include James Taillon, Yasmani Grandal, Drew Pomeranz, Michael Choice, Christian Colon, Manny Machado and Bryce Brentz. These on-card autographs will be available via redemption.



2010 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects

Harper’s 2009 AFLAC Autographed cards will be inserted into packs of 2010 Bowman DP&P. Each of Harper’s on-card autographs from the 2009 AFLAC All-American Game will be sequentially numbered with foil stamping. (image attached)