There has already been a lot of hype around the Rally Squirrel variation that was inserted into the set, as many media outlets began to pick up the story, the copies that have already appeared on eBay began to reach extremely high prices. As of now, we are unsure of print runs or scarcity of any of the SP cards inserted in the 2012 Topps baseball product.

We will be updating this as we find more. Please be sure to comment if you come across any that are not on our list.

#1 Ryan Braun

#35 Eric Hosmer A

#35 Eric Hosmer B

#76 Ian Kennedy

#93 Skip Schumaker

#145 Billy Butler

#165 Mike Morse

#185 Pablo Sandoval

#215 Freddie Freeman

#270 Starlin Castro

#308 Mike Leake

#331 Jose Reyes

#400 Robinson Cano

#411 Tsuyoshi Hishioka

#421 Heath Bell

#450 Justin Upton

#US4 Carlton Fisk

#US10 Hank Aaron

#US18 Joe DiMaggio

#US21 Willie McCovey

#US31 Paul O'Neill

#US38 Roger Maris

#US42 Frank Thomas

#US50 Nolan Ryan

#US58 Bert Blyleven

#US59 Rickey Henderson

#US85 Tom Seaver

#US138 Paul Molitor

#US140 Sandy Koufax

#US154 Babe Ruth

#US195 Larry Walker

#US207 Frank Robinson

#US229 Roberto Alomar

#US230 Al Kaline

#US238 Darryl Strawberry

#US249 Ozzie Smith

#US258 Monte Irvin

#US260 Ty Cobb

#US278 Tris Speaker

#US291 Andre Dawson

#US309 Jimmie Foxx

We will be updating this list as more SP Veteran Variations are found, so be sure to save this link and check back for more updates.

Here is a look at just a few:

2011 Topps Triple Threads Lou Gehrig GU PATCH #3/3 CUT HIS NAME PATCH !! 1/1

2011 Topps Triple Threads Book Card Ty Cobb GU Name Plate Bat Barrel #1/1 SCARCE

2011 Topps Triple Threads Lou Gehrig " Platinum" GU Jersey 1/1

Babe Ruth 2011 Topps Triple Threads BAMBINO

2011 Topps Triple Threads JOE DiMAGGIO Jersey PATCH /1 1/1 Never seen

2011 Topps Triple Threads Manny Pacquiao Auto 5-Piece Relic Card 3/3

JUSTIN VERLANDER 2011 TOPPS TRIPLE THREADS ALL-STAR JUMBO SLEEVE PATCH RLIC 1/1

2011 Topps Triple Threads Young/Rivers/Romo Jersey Relic numbered #/36 US $24.99 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:12:58 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads Stevan Ridley Rookie Jersey Auto numbered #/50 US $29.99 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:12:58 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads Shane Vereen Rookie Jersey Auto numbered #/70 US $29.99 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:12:58 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads Howie Long Jersey Relic #/36 US $17.99 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:12:58 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads Austin Jacksin Platinum 4 color Patch 1/1 US $149.95 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:51:35 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads World Series Champions Booklet "SF Giants" 2010 Jersey US $149.99 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:52:54 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball #4 Lou Gehrig #'d 0418/1500 US $2.49 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:57:31 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads Trevor Cahill A's Athletics Auto Jersey Card 8/9!! US $22.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:02:30 PST   | Watch this Item

Vincent Brown 2011 Topps Triple Threads G/U Auto 64/70 US $6.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:02:55 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball #47 Buster Posey #'d 1266/1500 US $1.99 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:04:33 PST   | Watch this Item

Both of these cards also feature a Topps certified authentic sticker on the back of the card, once again extending ones perception of a legit card. Up until 2009, these stickers were placed on the rear of cards as shown in the image below:

The fact is, one of these is a blatant fake, and one is an actual pack-issued, certified autograph. Can you tell which one is the fake? If you can’t, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. These fakes have been selling for good money on eBay to other unsuspecting buyers.

Let’s take a look at where the sticker autographs are placed on the front of each of the cards. As you can see card on the right has a small opaque window over the players image and below the sticker autograph on the front of the card. This is the tell-tale criteria for identifying if you have an authentic, pack-issued, certified autograph from the set.

As you can see, there is a small gap of a lighter shaded area surrounding the autograph, presumably so that the machine or person who applied the autographs to the cards had an indication of where the sticker belonged on the front of the card.

I have lightened up the areas on the two cards to show the area that I am talking about.

There are possibly other 2007 Bowman Chrome Football fake autographs on the market, but the Adrian Peterson version is the most commonly faked. Hopefully this article can arm you with a little more knowledge when you are looking to buy one for your collection.

After his Monday night assault, the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player, saw his stock and prices of cards reaching the same historic levels as his Monday-night performance. Tom Brady is a once-in-a-generation quarterback and has a tremendous following from his crazed New England fans. Mix that with his three Super Bowl rings and dramatic performances he is able to pull off, and you now understand why the demand and price of his cards are so high.

Top Rookie Cards

1. 2000 Playoff Contenders Auto
2. 2000 SP Authentic
3. 2000 SPx
4. 2000 Bowman Chrome
5. 2000 Leaf Certified

2. Cam Newton

Cam Newton began his NFL career on the same field where he ended his collegiate one and was spectacular. His 422 yards passing are a record for any rookie in his NFL opener. The No. 1 pick in the draft who had struggled at times in the preseason, completed 24-of-37 passes for 422 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Two of his superfractor's from 2011 products sold over the weekend following his performance. His 2011 Topps Finest Superfractor sold for $3,101.99, while his 2011 Topps Platinum Patch Auto Superfractor sold for $2,500.00.

Top Rookie Cards

1. 2011 Topps Finest Auto
2. 2011 Topps Inception Auto
3. 2011 Topps Rookie Premiere Auto
4. 2011 Topps Auto
5. 2011 Topps Platinum Auto

3. Randall Cobb

Cobb, a second-round draft pick out of Kentucky, caught a touchdown from Rodgers and ran a kickoff back 108 yards for a score in the third quarter — tying an NFL record for the longest kickoff return in history. Prices of his 2011 Topps Finest Patch Auto jumped from $8.00 to $56 in a matter of days.

Top Rookie Cards

1. 2011 Topps Finest Auto
2. 2011 Topps Inception Auto
3. 2011 Topps Rookie Premiere Auto
4. 2011 Topps Auto
5. 2011 Topps Platinum Auto

4. Matthew Stafford

The third-year quarterback, who’s struggled to stay on the field early in his pro career, threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns. Stafford, who was not sacked, led four scoring drives of at least 70 yards.

Top Rookie Cards

1. 2009 Exquisite Auto Patch
2. 2009 National Treasures Auto Patch
3. 2009 SP Authentic Auto Patch
4. 2009 Contenders Auto
5. 2009 Topps Chrome Auto

To enter the contest, use the comments form at the bottom of this page and tell us which quarterback is going to have the most passing yards, running back is going to have the most rushing yards, and wide receiver is going to have the most receiving yards in Week 1 of the NFL Season. In case of tie, be sure to also tell us which team you think is going to score the most points in Week 1.

Example:

• QB: Tom Brady
• RB: Jamaal Charles
• WR: Chad Ochocinco
• Team: Arizona Cardinals

In the event of multiple correct guesses, it will be randomly awarded to one of the correct guessers. You are only allowed to enter your guesses once, multiple guesses from the same email address or IP address will result in disqualification from the contest. Be sure you use a valid email address, as I will be contacting the winner via email on where to send their prize.

As always, thanks for reading.

2011 TOPPS GRIDIRON LEGENDS HOBBY FOOTBALL - 12 BOX CASE US $915.00 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 12:55:51 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 TOPPS GRIDIRON LEGENDS HOBBY FOOTBALL - 2 BOX LOT US $149.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:10:43 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 TOPPS GRIDIRON LEGENDS HOBBY FOOTBALL BOX US $89.00 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 13:51:06 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads Football Mini Box Grab Bag 3 Texans MUST SELL LOOK US $3.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 14:01:16 PST   | Watch this Item

2011 Topps Triple Threads Football Mini Box Grab Bag 3 Bills MUST SELL LOOK US $2.00 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 14:01:17 PST   | Watch this Item

I have collected images of each of the versions that have made their way to eBay for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

1. 2010-11 National Treasures John Wall Patch Auto Rc /99 – $2,600.00
2. 10-11 NATIONAL TREASURES JOHN WALL AUTO 4-CLR PATCH /99 – $2,200.00
3. 10-11 National Treasures Auto Patch ~ John Wall #18/25 – $2,100.00
4. 10-11 National Treasures John Wall Auto Patch RC #/99 – $2,000.00
5. 2010-11 National Treasures JOHN WALL PATCH AUTO /99 – $1,750.00
6. 2010/11 National Treasures John Wall Patch Auto RC – $1,700.00
7. 2010-11 NATIONAL TREASURES JOHN WALL RC AUTO PATCH /99 – $1,691.89
8. 10-11 JOHN WALL National Treasures AUTO RC PATCH /99 – $1,599.99
9. 10/11 National Treasures JOHN WALL AUTO Patch RC 73/99 – $1,550.00
10. 10-11 National Treasures JOHN WALL Patch Auto RC /99 – $1,510.00
11. 10-11 National Treasures John Wall Auto Patch RC #70/99 – $1,509.07
12. 2010-11 NATIONAL TREASURES JOHN WALL PATCH AUTO #44/99 – $1,501.00
13. EVAN TURNER 10-11 National Treasures AUTO LOGOMAN 1/1 – $1,350.00
14. 10/11 National Treasures JASON KIDD LOGOMAN AUTOGRAPH!! – $1,025.00
15. 10-11 National Treasures Adolph Rupp Cut Signature 1/1 – $950.00
16. 10/11 NATIONAL TREASURES JOHN WALL RC LOGOMAN PATCH 1/3 – $832.00
17. 10/11 NATIONAL TREASURES KOBE BRYNAT PATCH AUTO #/5 – $785.00
18. 2010-11 NATIONAL TREASURES GARY NEAL RC AUTO LOGOMAN – $735.00
19. 10/11 National Treasures AL HORFORD LOGOMAN Auto #1/1 – $550.00
20. 10/11 National Treasures Logoman Auto Ekpe Udoh RC 1/1 – $500.00
21. 10/11 National Treasures Grant Hill G/U NBA Logo #1/1! – $483.00
22. 10/11 National Treasures CHRIS PAUL/DAVID WEST LOGO 1/1 – $482.00
23. 10-11 National Treasures Larry Bird Nicknames Auto 4/25 – $440.00
24. 10-11 National Treasures Derrick Favors PATCH AUTO /25 – $420.00
25. 10-11 National Treasures GORDON HAYWARD AU Patch RC 2/5 – $416.23