In the star-studded world of Major League Baseball, moments of pure exhilaration are cherished by fans. For those who appreciate the magic of a player’s first walk on the stage of greatness, Hyeseong Kim’s recent accomplishment is something to celebrate. The 21-year-old rookie from the Los Angeles Dodgers recently captured the hearts of fans and collectors alike, launching his first major league home run against the Oakland A’s. The 385-foot solo shot wasn’t just a run spelled out in numbers, but rather a motivational dream that wrote an exciting first chapter in Kim’s burgeoning baseball saga. And it seems Kim’s promising entry into the Hall of Fame of baseball memories has not gone unnoticed. Enter: Topps Now.
Known for seizing baseball’s unforgettable flashes and immortalizing them in collectible form, the Topps Now series has a new sparkling addition: Kim’s first major league bomb, complete with a twist that’s enough to quicken any collector’s pulse. In an effort not to dull the shine of this young star’s achievement, Topps has unleashed a veritable treasure map of cards, waiting to be unveiled by eager buyers. The spotlight piece, and making waves in the trading card community, is Kim’s first-ever signed card, cryptically enhanced with a “First Home Run” inscription.
This isn’t just any autograph card but a coveted 1-of-1 on-card autograph inserted as a redemption in a random order. Whoever snags this elemental fragment of Dodgers lore will find themselves in possession of not just a rare card, but potentially the first chapter in Kim’s historic baseball journey. However, the rarities don’t end with the singular autograph. The release is peppered with 15 additional autographed cards, featuring limited versions numbered to /10 and /5. A cacophony of collectible delights, if you will.
But what if the autograph eludes your grasp? Fear not, as Topps has sprinkled this set with a medley of parallel versions of the base card, showcasing hues that would paint any collector’s dreams. Variants include the illustrious Gold Foil /50, the titillating Orange Foil /25, the mysterious Black Foil /10, and the fiery Red Foil /5. There’s even a lone 1/1 FoilFractor out there, waiting for a lucky soul to discover it.
Topps, never one to offer a straightforward narrative, has added a layered complexity to its tradition. Seeking to honor the international journey of this promising player, card fans can also hunt for three distinct formats of the card: the classic base, a rare short-printed image variation, and a culturally resonate Korean-language super short print. This gesture, much appreciated by fans, honors Kim’s roots and provides an enticing chase for collectors around the globe.
Connoisseurs craving a piece of this potentially lucrative memorabilia have a finite chance to cart off their treasure. Topps is offering these collectibles through a variety of buying options, suiting all levels of collector zeal: one card for $11.99, five cards for $49.99, ten cards for $89.99, or the bountiful stack of twenty cards for $169.99. A crucial detail of this nectarous release is its fleeting availability—orders are open for just 24 hours on the Topps website. Each card is printed to order, ensuring once the curtain drops on this spectacle, no more will see the light of day.
For button-downed Dodgers devotees and brisk baseball rookies alike who have been watching Kim with the kind of enthusiasm reserved for budding legends, this Topps Now release is far more than just a standard keepsake. It’s a tangible fragment of a journey that is only warming up, a way to hold onto the beginning of Hyeseong Kim’s story while anticipating the chapters still to be written. Whether you find yourself hunting for the autograph, dreaming of foil discoveries, or simply desiring a memento of this unforgettable home run, this is one release from Topps Now that is likely to grow in its storytelling significance over time.
