2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome: A Modern Chromium Spin On A Vintage-Themed Favorite

Like a mashup of the Flintstones and the Jetsons, 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome mixes the modern with the old school. With the release, Allen & Ginter Chrome brings a modern chromium flair to the classic vintage feel of Allen & Ginter.

But what does 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome offer collectors? What are the basics? And how about the hits? Let’s explore this mix of past and future further.

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2022 Topps Allen and Ginter Chrome release date & release formats

The release date for 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome is scheduled for March 1, 2023 (subject to change).

2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome packs contain 4 cards per pack. There will be 18 packs per hobby box.

Mini cards are seeded one per pack. Autographs are seeded one per case. Collectors can also expect approximately 6 base card refractor parallels and 7 inserts per box. Hobby cases consist of 12 boxes.

2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome Hobby Boxes are pre-selling for $100-110 from major online retailers.

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2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome base set & design

The 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome base set consists of 300 cards, matching the 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter set. That means that in addition to current baseball rookies and stars, the checklist includes stars of the past, players from other sports, and celebrities of various stripes.

The basic card design matches the flagship Allen & Ginter design as well. The one exception is that the cards are printed on a premium glossy chromium stock with the slick finish of modern chrome cards.

Fans of modern chrome cards are likely to enjoy the high-end look and feel of the cards, although I expect some fans of the vintage look and feel of the flagship A&G offering to find these somewhat off-putting.

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2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome Base Card

2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome minis

A staple of Allen & Ginter offerings for years, the mini cards again appear in 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome. Seeded one per pack, there is a mini version of every card in the base set.

2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome
Base Mini

2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome parallels

As with any modern Chrome offerings, the Refractor parallels of various designs and print runs are a big draw for collectors and one of the most fun chases in the 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome offering.

Base parallels include:

  • Refractors – 1:3 packs
  • X-Fractors – 1 per case
  • Magenta Refractors – /199
  • Blue Refractors – /150
  • Green Refractors – /99
  • Gold Refractors – /50
  • Orange Refractors – /25
  • Red Refractors – /5
  • Superfractors – 1/1
2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome
Superfractor

Not to be left out, Allen & Ginter minis get into the parallel game, with a variety of offerings, including:

  • Green Refractors – /99
  • Gold Refractors – /50
  • Orange Refractors – /25
  • Red Refractors – /5
  • Superfractors – 1/1
2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome
Mini Orange Refractor

2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome autographs

Autographs, which appear on full-sized cards and feature on-card signatures, are a tough pull at one per case.

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2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome
Autograph

Even tougher pulls are the parallels, which include Gold Refractors (/50), Orange Refractors (/25), Red Refractors (/5) and Superfractors (1/1).

2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome
Autograph Red Refractor

2022 Topps Chrome Allen and Ginter inserts

Three insert sets from the 2022 Allen & Ginter product make their way over to Chrome. All three remain mini-sized as with the flagship product.

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Baseball Lexicon

Featuring “real-life” versions of baseball sayings/terminology, this one is pun-filled and good for a chuckle.

Inside the Park

This set celebrates some of the biggest parks out there, US National Parks.

Rookie Design Variations

Some of the top rookies get an alternate vintage-inspired design.

2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome
Rookie Design Variation

2022 Topps Allen And Ginter Chrome value

Allen & Ginter Chrome is a fairly new product, only in its third year. Can prices for prior year’s hobby boxes tell us anything about the future potential for unopened 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome?

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YearRecent Sale Price
2022$100-110
2021$80-110
2020$155

As you can see, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. 2020 boxes sell for more than the release price, while 2021 boxes sell for less. So, probably not any lessons there. This has the feel of a “rip” vs. “hold” box, but you may feel differently.

As far as singles go, it’s what you’d expect. The best of the best cards, especially in PSA 10 slabs, sell for high prices. For example, a 2021 Allen & Ginter Chrome Shohei Ohtani Autographs PSA 10 sold recently for $1,150. A 2021 Allen Ginter Chrome Ichiro Red Refractor Auto #1/5 PSA 9/10 sold for over $1,000, a well.

Prices drop quickly from there, with no other recent sales over $200, and most significantly below that.

Considering the price point of the product, and Allen & Ginter being more of a vintage-themed set than a high-end barn burner, this isn’t unreasonable.  

Final thoughts on 2022 Topps Chrome Allen and Ginter

2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome is an interesting offering, with some interesting parallels and a reasonable price point. It’s an odd mix of past and present, but it clearly is building an audience.

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Mike's collecting focus is centered on graded cards, mostly rookie cards, of Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famers. Lately, he's been enjoying dabbling in graded minor league cards. A collector/investor with a "buy and hold" approach, Mike takes the long-term view with his collection.

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