2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball Brings Nicknames and Some Fun

By Mike D
on February 3rd, 2025
in Releases

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Some sports card products are serious. They are either themed around a great set of the past, or perhaps have a high price tag, lots of Chrome, and are undeniably premium.

Then there are products like 2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer‘s Baseball, where the focus is on fun. But what will collectors find in this personality and nickname-driven product? What are the hits? And are they worth breaking?

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2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer‘s Baseball release date & release format

The release date for 2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball was December 12, 2024, exclusively on Topps.com. The release price was $74.99.

Hobby boxes of 2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball contain 6 packs per box. Each pack contains 10 cards per pack. Hobby boxes contain 2 guaranteed hits per box.

In this case, the hits are defined as a guaranteed Berman’s Nickname insert and a numbered parallel, short print, or additional insert. Autographs are available in the product but are not guaranteed, falling 1:2 boxes.

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2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball base set

The base set of 2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball contains 100 cards. The checklist consists of rookies, current MLB stars, and greats of the past.

2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer‘s Baseball parallels and variations

Nickname Variation Short Prints offer short printed variations with brand new Boomer-inspired nicknames.

A tough Chris “Boomer” Berman SSP features Mr. Berman himself.

Beyond the variations, a rainbow of parallels are available, although specifics on exact seeding ratios is not yet available.

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2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball inserts

Inserts, among the guaranteed hits, add level of chase to the product.

Back, Back, Back Gone! Celebrate home runs and the hitters who hit them with one of Berman’s signature catchphrases.

Illustrious Nicknames celebrate some of the great nicknames in the game.

Berman’s Best highlights some of the game’s best and brightest.

2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball autographs

Autographs fall into 1:2 boxes, with little detail yet available on the exact autograph offerings.

The one exception is that we know there are very tough 1979 Topps Chris Berman autograph cards randomly inserted.

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2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball value

2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball is an online exclusive, with a fun theme. But are they a good product to buy and hold unopened? While we have no prior data on this specific product to compare with, there are a few things that we can consider.

As a new, online-exclusive release with no guaranteed autographs, I don’t expect 2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball to be a high-demand product that has a good chance of retaining value long-term.

Its failure to sell out instantly, unlike most recent Topps drops, is very telling. These probably aren’t investment-grade products.

In terms of singles, the answer is probably similar. Some of the better autographs and rarer parallels will have some value. The cards are fun, and some of the inserts are neat.

But they won’t be super valuable. For the buy-in price, I think that’s OK, though…this is clearly a low-end product with a bit of whimsy and fun as the goal, so let it be what it is.

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2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball pros & cons

Every product has pros and cons when deciding whether to purchase or break them. What are some of the pros and cons of 2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball?

Pros

These are a relatively low-priced, fun product that could make for a fun, quick break.
Even while these might not be a product you should open if you’re chasing profits, some of the rarer parallels and autographs should have some value.

Cons

One person’s “fun” is the next person’s “campy”. Unless you’re a fan of Berman or like puns and oddball products, this may be one to skip.

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Final thoughts on 2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball

2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball is a low-priced, online-exclusive product that focuses on the fun, not necessarily on big hits.

What’s your take on 2024 Topps x Chris Berman: Boomer’s Baseball? Looking to break a box? Buying into a break? Buying singles? Or are you passing on this product? Tell us about it at CardLines on Twitter.

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Mike D

Mike D. has collected cards for over 35 years, since he bought his first pack of Topps at the corner store in 1987. His fandom, collecting interests, and contributions to Cardlines center around baseball in general and the Baseball Hall of Fame specifically.

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.