Coffee Break:2026 Topps Baseball Series 1 Easter Egg Tin

*coffee is ready, pictures are in the post, time to party*

*takes a sip*

I am a little late to the party on this post, but here it is anyways for you enjoyment and eyes.

When February hits, it means the Super Bowl, NASCAR, creeping closer towards spring and some girls that set up at Walmart and sell me cookies.

Because they know every year I am buying.

And with every year, I have to get a box of my favorites, Samoas. I wished I had gotten more than one box.

 

Then I had to grab my second favorite cookie, Do-Si-Dos. I am not one for the chocolate covered peanut butter ones, I am all in on these though.

And finally and disappointingly, they didn't make S'mores this year as they replaced it with a new one,

Exploremores, which is terrible by the way. Bring back S'mores!!

I should set up at their location and protest for them to bring it back!

But, I will wait on that. 

At least they have my Somoas still. If those ever leave, well, you will see me walking those picket lines and I will be the one with the microphone on the news.

*takes a bite of Somoa to go with the freshly brewed cup of coffee*

I suppose February also brings along something else. Something that every baseball collector counts down to. What's this? A new season of baseball cards being kicked off by 2026 Topps Series 1.

And even though baseball cards are not on my radar like they used to be, it's still fun to open a new product of a new year and I always find a way to open some version of Series 1 yearly.

So I went egg this time. Usually the only egg I go for are those Cadbury ones that are stuffed with that delicious gooey insides.

Each one of these Easter Eggs comes with 54 base cards, 2 holiday variations, 1 polka dot parallel, 1 1991 Topps insert, and 1 Stars of MLB or Titans of the Game insert. They run about $15 each.

I didn't feel like posting all 59 cards since it was a pretty lame/boring break, but here are the key cards I found in it,

 

The parallels look cool. That's about it. I feel Topps has beaten the Stars Of The MLB insert into the ground and I am tired of seeing it. Just like they did with the 87 and 88 throwbacks.

Overall, it was boring, didn't even hit the one rookie I wanted, Anthony (this is from a Red Sox hater too), and didn't feel like I got my $15 back. But, that's the chance you take and ripping stuff is still fun. I think if I was going to rip Series 1 again, I go blaster. It's much more fun to rip more than one pack. Odds are though, I won't open anymore and will just try to get the Anthony rookie and any Griffey inserts especially the Profiles one of Judge and Griffey.

Ratings (ratings based on 1-5 🍵)

Design 🍵🍵
Photography 🍵
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Hits N/A
Price 🍵
Value 🍵

There are my ratings. Just take them as it is because that's what they are.

Let me know in comments your thoughts on my break, my evaluation of Series 1, the Stars Of The MLB inserts and what your favorite Girl Scout Cookie is.

Hope everyone is having a magnificent Monday. I know I am. I have coffee, cookies and fifty degrees. Couldn't ask for more today.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Coffee Break: 2025 Topps Series 1 Easter Egg

Happy Easter everyone!

My coffee is ready, and I am ready for a new post!

I know I am way behind the rest of you when it comes to breaking Series 1, but to keep up the tradition yearly for myself, here it is. 

Despite my decreasing interest in baseball cards.

But a tradition is a tradition.

*takes a sip, begins to.....crack?....then rip?*

There are 59 cards in every egg and each one comes with one special insert. The egg tins run for about $15 each.

59 cards in a tin is a lot to post and since many of you have seen plenty of Series 1 already and probably broke the yolk on some yourself,  I am just showing off the key cards in my break. Which is what most people come for anyways for any kind of break posts.

This was the highlight base card find for me, well besides some guy named Ohtani. There weren't any rookie card names I recognized.

There is one name that stands out on this list, yes, it's Judge if you had to ask. Beautiful parallel.

And here is a second one I pulled.

My third parallel is what I believe they call a Pastel. These look pretty cool too, if only they were shiny.....you all know me and shiny.

I won't even talk about this card; everyone knows I can't stand these types of inserts.

 

Call To The Hall. Kind of a lazy design.

And wow, a third Judge in this tin. Awesome! And this year's Stars Of The MLB design, superb. It's different than the last couple of years and really stands out.

And that's it. 

One thing I like most about these special edition cards such as holiday and this spring/Easter one are the parallels. Those are the main chase for me regardless of player.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

I just wanted to finish up today's post with a moment to thank Jesus for everything in my life and for his resurrection. Today He Has Risen!

*says a prayer*

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Easter

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life

*sits down for a cup of coffee and to type today's post. It's Easter, a special day for me. Before reading on, be sure to know ahead of time that this post will not include any cards.*

Easter. It hasn't always looked the way it does to me now. 

Growing up, my parents were far from religious so Easter for me was always about the candy and some creepy bunny who would bring it to me. I had the same grouping of candy every year to look forward to. Some I liked more than others but knowing I come from a poor family it was usually the knock off/cheaper chocolates.

I would always find one of those 12 foam egg carton of chocolate covered marshmallow eggs, a package of Peeps (back when they were just normal flavors), and some knockoff brand Jelly Beans which I only picked the black ones out of. Yup, I am a rare breed who only likes the black Jelly Beans. I actually used to trade baseball cards on recess for them and kids were more than happy to oblige and trade them to me.

John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

The final candy I would get is still one of my favorite Easter treats in a Cadbury's Creme Egg. I know just as many people who love and hate these. To me, it's the difference between being right and being wrong. Be on the right side :)

The inner creme is kind of disgusting to look at, but is heaven to eat. I would always save this treat for last as it's meant to be savored.

*takes a sip, craves to eat one of those right now with my coffee*

As an adult, Easter has a deeper meaning for me. After I married my wife I came to know Easter time as the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I won't dig into all of the details of the Easter Story on here, but all you really need to know is that Jesus died for our sins on a cross on Good Friday, otherwise known as the Friday before Easter, and was not found in the tomb he was buried in on that Sunday or as we know it as Easter and it was all according to scripture. He was resurrected! Jesus has Risen to save us!

And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him. Luke 24:34

So today, we thank the Lord for all that he has done for us and I think during these trying times we need Him more than ever now. My wife's family usually gathers together for a Easter celebration lunch. However, just like last year, there won't be any get together because of the pandemic but we will be sharing food from afar and thanking Jesus for it and for saving us.

*takes a sip before closing up today's post*

Now just because Easter doesn't have the same meaning to me it did when I was a child doesn't mean I go candy-less.

My wife found me this rather large egg full of those Cadbury Creme Eggs. I believe there was were 16 of them in here. I am currently working on eating the last one right now.

And yes, I still get black jelly beans, this time I just buy the bag straight up that way. If I didn't, I would need to make a trading card tab on here to see if I could acquire some like the old days.

Happy Easter everyone!

*God bless,coffee card blogger out*

"Now don't be afraid, and go tell my brothers, And they will spread word to all of the others. If you have faith and truly believe, I'll live in your heart, And your life I won't leave.”