Topps Bunt Top 5 of 25

This post finishes up the series of Top 5s of three Topps Digital platforms. The Topps Bunt sets are massive compared to Marvel Collect and Star Wars Card Trader. I found that it is much more challenging to pick a top 5 in Bunt than on the other platforms. Generally, I flip through my sets and add to the favorites that I already marked throughout the year. With Marvel and Star Wars, I usually end up with 8-9 favorites that I need to weed down to the top 5. With Topps Bunt, I had over 20 cards in the favorites that needed to whittle down to a top 5. I left a lot on the cutting room floor, but I hope you agree this is good top 5 list and as a bonus I always include my lowest card count card of the year. So, here we go with my top 5 Topps Bunt of 25.

5. Rickey Henderson, Topps Chrome 25, Series 1 - Ultraviolet All-Stars, Super Rare, Card Count 2515

This groovy card stands out! There isn’t a single player style that I don’t like, but Rickey Henderson is a classic. When a baseball card looks like the next baseball card, this one brings it. I love the classic action shot of Henderson with the circle cut-out with a face image, and his name shooting out of the top of the wavey checkerboard is his name Rickey Henderson.

4. Pete Crow Armstrong, Creature Feature 25, Series 1 - Moonlight, Rare, Card Count 11,355

Holiday cards are a ton of fun, and this creepy motion shot with the broken screen, static view, vampire castle in the background of this PCA card is great. What more is needed for some Halloween spooks?

4. Riley Greene, 12 Days of Topps 25, Special Event - Relic, Super Rare, Card Count 1,419

Seems like I made a mistake and have a tie. I mean, I did say it was hard to narrow down to the top 5. It is fitting however, because they are both special event, holiday cards. Like the Halloween card, this card is a motion with snow falling and every now and then Santa flies by on his sleigh pulled by reindeer. It even comes with a little present uniform patch in the card.

3. Tarik Skubal, Postseason Match-ups 25, Wild Card Round - Gold, Super Rare, Card Count 909

There is so much cool stuff happening on this card. First the text, making it feel like the playoffs with “The Matchups,” “Tigers Vs. Guardians,” and the Wildcard Logo. Yes! This is a playoff card! The feature player, Tarik Skubal, prominently displayed on the front and in the back a Guardians opponent waiting for the pitch. This design does exactly what it is supposed to do, build anticipation in the playoffs.

2. Greg Maddux, Icons of the MLB 25, Series 2 - Bronze, Uncommon, Card Count 25,780

Yes, clearly this top 5 is heavily dominated by Tigers and Cubs (don’t worry, #1 isn’t either). But, it really is more about the design of the card than the subject…until this card. This is all about the subject. I love this entire set that celebrates some of the best from the past like Carlos Delgado, Trevor Hoffman, Larry Walker, and Frank Thomas. I chose the Greg Maddux card because he is one of my top 3 pitchers of all time. I really like the late 1980s uniform and his high kick delivery. This card is also a motion card where the boarders slide in to frame the Icon of the past.

1. Squirrel, Topps Now 25, August - August 22, Uncommon, Card Count 24,041

I promised that the number one card of 2025 would not be a Tiger or Cub, so here you go, it is the cute squirrel that snuck into Yankee Stadium on August 22. I don’t recall if they caught him or he got away, but this Topps photographer caught the whole thing. This has to be one of the most unique cards celebrating the human or natural side of the game. It is my #1 Topps Bunt card of 2025.

Bonus Entry: Lowest Card Count of 2025

Jason Varitek, 1990 Topps Baseball 25, Series One - Gold Signature, Legendary (Super Premium Pack Exclusive), Limited Edition Count 50

Star Wars Card Trader: Top 5 of '25

Every year since 2020, I have been reviewing the Topps Digital Card Trading apps, digital cards, and offering up my top 5 favorite insert and award cards from my own collection. This is Part 1 of a series where I will review the top 5 cards from the Star Wars Card Trader (SWCT), Topps Bunt (Bunt), and Marvel Collect digital card platforms. Since I am only reviewing the cards I personally collected, my list may be vastly different from another’s list. Also, we have different appreciation which is what makes these lists so much fun to share and discuss.

In Part 1, I will share my favorite SWCT cards from 2025. Here we go! May the Force Be with You!

5. Fourth Place, Boonta Eve Classic 2025, Award Card, Card Count 14,140

Yeah, let’s get over the fact that my team got 4th place! It was well worth the ridicule if this is the card I got. This is a seriously colorful and imaginative card. For 4th place, I’ll take this award any day.

4. Skeleton Crew - 2, Cards Watch Party, Uncommon, Card Count 22,877

First, I love the watch parties that SWCT hosts from time-to-time. It is fun to watch the show/movie, check the app to see others’ comments and to collect cards along the way. I love this “film poster” style card for one of my biggest shows that shocked me with how great it was. Don’t judge, I just didn’t think it would be such a hit; however, this card was a no doubt winner.

3. The Death Star Destroys Jedha City, Season 16 Moments, Uncommon, Card Count 30,103

I have always loved the cards from the “Moments” series from the other 15 seasons, but in 2025, this particular card is a top 5 for me. It is a horribly beautiful image of the Death Star demonstrating its awesome power. This is one of the most dramatic moments in Star Wars films, and therefore, it is one of my favorite cards from 2025.

2. Too Strong for Blasters, 2024 Topps Star Wars Chrome Galaxy, Uncommon, Card Count 56,261

The look of this card is spectacular and takes me right back to the tension and excitement of The Empire Strikes Back. Luke is facing down the goliath AT-AT. I love how this card tells a story with the hazy snowy atmosphere and the second AT-AT looming in the background. This card is gold.

1. Victory! Vintage - 2025, Uncommon, Card Count 14,930

I went classic with my top card of 2025. We all know the scene, and I can hear the music building to the award ceremony. I chose this card because I enjoy the art style, the border, the font type, and the coloring. It is also a unique image for a card and really captures this moment from the film.

Bonus 2025 Card Highlight:

The Song of Four Wings - 2, Visions Season 3 premier, Epic, Card Count 115

I always like to add as a bonus the highest-tier card with the lowest card count from the year. If you note the card count from the cards above, the count of 115 is remarkably small. I also really enjoy the look of this Visions Season 3 card. It is really striking with the black background, orange horizontal paint swipes backing a feature character in season 3 of Visions. I even like the design of the Visions logo on the bottom left of the card.

I have a double copy of two of these cards that I am always willing to trade for an equal value trade. Follow me, JEDIGROSS, in the app to expand your collection with a trade.  

Top 5 Marvel Collect Cards for 2024

To wrap up the Top 5 of the Topps Digital card apps, I share my Top 5 Marvel Collect cards from 2024.  These are common, uncommon, rare, or super rare cards I collected.  Because everyone's collection looks different, your Top 5 would likely be different, so please share what some of your favorite Marvel Collect cards are from 2024.  

Here is my Top 5 list: 

5. X-Men Through the Years, X-Men #13, Series 4 - Blue, Uncommon, 13,283 Card Count

This card leads off a host of X-Men cards that make my Top 5 of 2024.  I really like team cards because
you get to see several characters at once, and this particular card showcases a really cool X-Men team through the years.  This team is a gritty group with a tough Cyclops and fierce-looking Beast in the foreground.  Then a next layer with Juggernaut, maybe Psylocke?, and Magik holding her massive sword over her shoulder.  I wouldn't want to mess with any X-Men team, but this one has quite a bit of muscle and attitude.  

4. Sapphire Selections '24, Psylocke, Series 1 - Blue, Uncommon, 23,697 Card Count

Psylocke is a dynamic character, and this card highlights her personality with a calm face in the action of her drawing her sword. Her hair shows swift movement as it flies away from her shoulders.  When you tilt your device with this card, the background shapes shimmer which looks sharp.  The digital art on this set is well done which makes the card pop.  Actually, the entire set looks great and would definitely be a top set for me this year.  

3. Topps Sterling '24, Sword Master, Series 1 - Alloy - Silver, Rare, 11,920 Card Count

This is a sharp card!  The art is great with vibrant colors and action.  The movement is shown with the
scarf and belts flying about and the motion of the sword shown with its green magic.  The border looks good in design with the card series listed in an oval on the top, a small red Marvel logo at the bottom with the character's name right above the Marvel logo.  The Sword Master is a cool series of books as it presents a new and different character for readers.  I was happy to see this character and card in the set. 

2. Halloween '24, Spider-Man, Series 1 - Fright Night - Orange, Rare, 13,232 Card Count

One can never go wrong with Spider-Man, but when you add him to the fun Fright Night Halloween set
it is a winner.  Spidey is drawn in a really clean form as he swings on his web giving a little wave to the viewer.  What sets this apart; however, is the Halloween theme.  In the background is a large jack-o-lantern with bright orange fire color coming from the eyes and mouth.  Then across the bottom of the card under the Spider-Man title of the card is a line of Jack-o-lanterns across the bottom sitting in the grass.  They are definitely unfriendly looking, but appropriately frightful for the holiday.  This card really pops in look and holiday spirit.  

1. Galaxy '24, Cable, Series 1 - Meteor - Motion, Super Rare, 1,419 Card Count

The Top 5 cards were really close in appealing to me in design, so it came down to which characters Iliked the best.  No surprise that Spider-Man and Cable are in the top two slots.  This Galaxy card of Cable is full of action and the coloring highlights all the fun in the card.  His bright eye, metallic arm, guns, and bullets are highlighted as he runs right at us to the action. I don't have much more to say other than, that I liked this card so much I went the distance to get the super rare variant.  

Thanks for checking out my Top 5 Marvel Collect cards for 2024.  What do you think?  Did I hit the mark?  Let me know what your top 5 cards are and get ready to start collecting in 2025.  By the way, give me a follow on the app!  My username is:  CYCLELIBRARIAN

Top 5 Star Wars Card Trader Cards for 2024

In 2020, I started ranking my favorite digital cards here on Seeking Positivity In The Galaxy.  At the conclusion of 2024, it is no different except that in 2025 we will be celebrating 10 years of Star Wars Card Trader.  I've shared the story before, but I will never forget where I was when I opened my first pack of digital cards.  I was at the Indiana Comic Con when my friends Dan Zehr (co-creator and host of Coffee with Kenobi) and Cory Club (co-creator Coffee with Kenobi) and I downloaded Star Wars Card trader and started collecting digital cards.  I have been hooked ever since.  Purchasing trading cards and finding storage for them has become difficult, so the digital collection has consumed me because of the little or no cost of creating a collection and having the collection with me wherever I go.  

To celebrate 10 years of SWCT, each month I will reveal my Top 5 award cards from each year.  I think it will be fun to go back and explore the award cards I have earned over the years.  I suspect I will have memories and stories of completing certain collections.  In January, I will start with my 2015 award card collection.  

Before I get too far ahead of myself, I suppose I should share with you my Top 5 favorite insert (common, uncommon, rare, super rare, Epic, and Iconic) cards of 2024.  These are cards that I actually own in my collection, so I may be missing some awesome cards that I simply don't have.  That is sad, but it is the reality of collecting; sometimes you get what you want, and sometimes you don't.  

I hope you enjoy my Top 5 SWCT insert cards: 

5.  Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary - Watch Party, Darth Maul, Cards - Watch Party Uncommon, 24,237 Card Count

I have always enjoyed film commemorative cards and this card is no exception.  First, Darth Maul is one of my favorite Star Wars villains.  Put him on this nicely designed card and it is a winner!  There is a nice golden border around two sides with scenes from the film underlaid the golden color.  In the lower left corner is a 25th anniversary logo. and Darth Maul's name is printed on the red border below the image.  Flip the card around and the center of focus is an image of the Phantom Menace film poster.  This is a really sweet card, and I'd try to trade for a copy of this set.  

4. The Millennium Falcon, Rescuing the Resistance on Crait, Season 9 - Moments, Uncommon, 23,251 Card Count

Trading cards have always done a great job of highlighting people from baseball players to film
characters, but when a card highlights an item, I am always fascinated.  When the card features the Millennium Falcon, it brings the ship alive.  I chose the the card highlighting the rescue at Crait because of the dramatic nature of the image.  I can hear the Falcon swooping across the sky as it is being fired upon in this scene.  Whether you think the Falcon classifies as a character or simply a star ship, this card brings it alive.  

3. Merchant and Smuggler, Cad Bane, Series 2 - Wave 2 - Base - White, Uncommon, 17,506 Card Count

The Merchant and Smuggler sets are some of my all-time favorite sets.  I love the classic "old fashion" text font that titles the card, "Merchant & Smuggler: Purveyors of Fine Goods.  It is a great look.  Choosing this particular card with Cad Bane boils down to a great character with some wonderful detail in the card.  Bane's vest has a decorative detailed pattern and the armor on his arms and shoulders are detailed down to the wires and lights.  Also, don't miss his expression with his curved down scowl.  

2.  Topps Star Wars Masterwork, Grogu, Wave 1 - Commemorative Stamps - Chrome Silver, Super Rare, 2,260 Card Count

You didn't think I would do a Top 5 SWCT list without a card featuring Grogu, did you?  Of course not,
but the theme of this card caught my attention before I noted that Grogu was featured on one of the cards.  This card features a stamp of Grogu framed in the card.  The diagonal style in the upper right and lower left corners and the green/gold/orange striation in the background of this card are eye catching.  The card then also gives us a "bonus" image of Grogu on the card laid behind the stamp image and boarder.  There is also a gold title, Star Wars Masterwork," at the top of the card.  

1.  Rebels Box Set, Chopper Comforts Hera Syndulla, Series 1 - Base - White, Uncommon, 26,169 Card Count

I knew this card would be my top SWCT card of 2024 from the moment I collected it.  Besides being a
stunning card to look at, it connects me directly to the story and the emotion of this story.  As the title of the card states, "Chopper Comforts Hera Syndulla," this card is the scene where Hera seeks reflection of the most recent battle in which they lose her love, Kanan Jarrus.  Her close friend and partner, Chopper, joins her for the moment.  In a classic Star Wars moment, the two look off into a deep red sunset.  This is a touching moment and a dramatic card to collect in 2024.  

Top 5 Topps Bunt Cards for 2024

My Fantasy Baseball Teams in 2024 were horrible.  Thank goodness my teams did not reflect the season and the Topps Bunt cards that were released in 2024.  Unlike my fantasy teams, Topps released some really amazing sets from the base set style, to my favorite Bowman common set to some of the higher end limited edition sets.  

I was able to acquire six legendary cards and seven iconic cards in the 2024 set with the Nolan Gorman Future Stars 25 card count highlighting top elite status of my set.  

Here are my Top 5 Topps Bunt Cards for 2024: 

5.  Topps Chrome 24, Oneil Cruz, Series 1 - Base - Common, N/A Card Count (12/27/24)

You must know, after viewing my Top 5 2024 Topps Bunt Base Cards post, that I love action cards.  This
card is just that on a really nice card design.  On one corner of the card the team name is written in a clear, team color themed font and on the opposite corner the team logo is prominently displayed.  The player name and position is printed in the lower right corner and the card delivers a nice "shiny" look as one tilts the device on which they are viewing the card.  Then, on this particular card we get a nice landscape image of Oneil Cruz in full arm-extension mid-throw.  It is a marvelous card that draws in the collector the moment it is revealed in the pack.  

4.  Topps Heritage 24, Dansby Swanson, Series 1 - Clubhouse Collection Relic - Rare, 4,393 Card Count

This card and set are classic. This is a card layout that I had in my early days of collecting cards. You
know, those days when the doubles or cards of players we didn't like ended up in the spokes of our bikes. The Heritage Collection has a simple yet eye catching yellow and purple boarder.  The title of the set at the top, "Clubhouse Collection."  On the bottom of the card is Dansby Swanson's name with a classic spring training-like photo of Dansby holding a bat out front of him.  Then what makes this card really unique is the uniform piece in a circle feature between the image and the bottom boarder.  If there was any doubt, this is a classic baseball card and it makes my number four top card of 2024.  

3.  Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary 23, Dave Winfield, Series 2 - Base - Uncommon, 10,299 Card Count

The Chrome sets return for another look at my top 5 Topps Bunt cards of 2024.  This is a Platinum
anniversary card that has the same "shiny" feature that the Oneil Cruz card has as mentioned above with the number 5 card.  There are a couple features that highlight this card for me.  First, I love it when Topps highlights players from the past, especially when the player happens to be one of my favorite players of all time, Dave Winfield!  Another feature of the card is the dual images on the card.  On the right side of the card Topps gives us a full card portrait image in color of Winfield while on the left side of the card we get a smaller full black and white image of Winfield as he appears to be on the base paths.  Finally, who doesn't love a signature on the card?  

2. 1989 Topps Baseball 24, Wade Boggs, Series 1 - Signature - Super Rare, 1,864 Card Count

Speaking of signatures on baseball cards from above, the number two card of this year's top cards
makes this spot largely because of the signature.  Who doesn't love a signature series card with the signature of a super star of the past, Wade Boggs?  Not only an awesome player with an awesome signature, but Topps gives us a 35th anniversary card style from the 1989 set.  I always loved this card set with the large, colorful team name and banner under the team name for the player's name.  Like the Dansby Swanson card in the number 4 slot of this list, this Wade Boggs card just screams baseball card!  

1.  Allen & Ginter 23, Al Kaline, Series 1 - Uniform Countdown - Rare, 7,954 Card Count

Uniqueness wins in this years Top 5 Topps Bunt cards of 2024.  I love these Allen & Ginter cards. 
They are the old school cigar box type cards with a smaller dimention than a regular baseball cards.  They are drawn cards instead of photos of the players with a classic font that screams a yesteryear time period.  This card was chosen in particular because of, keeping very much to this year's theme of classic players, Al Kaline of my second favorite Detroit Tigers.  This is the kind of card I would put into a frame and hang on my wall.  I mean on the wall of my living room.  

I hope you enjoyed this list of my Top 5 Topps Bunt digital cards from 2024.  Let me know what your top cards are from the set or did my list resonate with you as well?  Let me know and Happy New Year!  Here is to looking forward to a great 2025 baseball season.   

My Top 5 Star Wars Card Trader 2024 Base Cards

Those base cards of a set are the cards that start to pile up after purchasing multiple packs.  In my non-expert/fan of years opinion, to make a good base card, the boarder should be interesting and draw your eye to the subject of the card.  Speaking of the subject of the card, I feel like the base cards should focus on unique images of not only characters, but in the galaxy of Star Wars, have ships, creatures and maybe even locations.  

I think you will see the qualities of a good base card show up here in my Top 5 Star Wars Card Trader 2024 Base Cards:  

5.  Grogu, 2024 - Series 1 - Tier 1 - White

Okay, I'm a sucker for the cute factor.  Who doesn't want the most popular character in Star Wars at the moment on a base card?  I am glad they didn't try to do too much with the card and just gave us...well, Grogu!  

4.  Shin Hati, 2024 - Series 2 - Tier 1 - White

Something that brings a base card set to life is introducing new characters.  I think this is a solid card that gives us a good look at Shin Hati.  She moves fast and furious in the Ahsoka series, so it is nice to get a good look at this new character in the base.  

3.  Dume, 2024 - Series 2 - Tier 1 - White 

I love the creature cards.  I especially like the creature cards of creatures that make a major difference in the story like the Loth Wolf.  Now with the Rebels 10th anniversary set, we get a few new Loth Wolf cards, but before that the Loth Wolf cards were just a handful.  

2.  N-1 Starfighter, 2024 - Series 3 - Tier 1 - White

The starships in Star Wars are part of what bring the cool factor.  To see the Falcon blast out of Mos Eisley, watch a Star Destroyer come out of hyperspace is just awesome.  Base cards that include the ships of Star Wars really make a set interesting.  What cooler than the sleek N-1 Starfighter from The Phantom Menace?  This ship was brought back to prominence and "cool factor" when the Mandalorian rebuild one after he loses the Razor Crest.  

1.  Ezra Bridger, 2024 Series 3 - Tier 1 - White

I love the look of this card.  First, it is a new shot of the new Ezra from the Ahsoka series.  It is great to see his lightsaber and a moment from the show rather than a posed shot.  This is my top card from SWCT 2024 Base set.  

A note about the card design that I really like and appreciate.  The character name is clearly stated at the bottom of the card, and the show/movie the image/subject is found is appreciated.  There are many characters who appear in multiple stories, but the image may not clearly state what story the image is from.  In addition, the base set has several important minor characters who we know but may not remember where they are from.  Several of the Andor characters are that way for me.  

My Top 5 Topps Bunt 2024 Base Cards

Ah, collecting the classic Topps baseball cards as a kid in the 1980's.  That was me.  Coming home from the drug store with 3-4 packs in my pocket.  I was looking for Chicago  Cubs players: Ryne Sandberg, Ron Cey, Leon Durham, and others.  My friends and I would trade, but we would always end up with doubles of players we didn't know or care about.  So, we would slap a clothespin on the back forks of our bike, slide that baseball card double in the clip and stick it through the spokes.  We would cruise up and down the street with our bike-cycle buzzing.  Base cards of a set are like that; you end up with a whole bunch.  But they are a great way to get a good look at who these players are.  Some card pictures are staged and profile-like.  Some cards are position players up to bat, and the pitchers often get a mid- throw shot.  All of them are pretty cool when flipping through the cards and checking career stats on the back of the card. 

In Topps Bunt digital card trading app, there are 450 series 1 base cards, and while I haven't checked recently, I would bet I have dupes of most of them if not all.  The other day I decided to flip through the base cards, since I don't really take a good look at them after the initial release.  Who are the names?  Who has had a good season?  Are there any rookie sensation base cards?  It is fun; it's why we collect.  

Here are my Top 5 Bunt 2024 Base Cards with a comment about the style of each one:  

5.  Brandon Lowe, 2024 Bunt Base Series - White

Classic shot of the backswing of a hitter while catching most of his face so fans can recognize him.  Also does a nice job of showing the "battle worn" helmet.  Super cool.  

4.  Andrew Abbott, 2024 Bunt Base Series 1 - White

If I were a pitcher, this mid-pitch action shot is definitely what I would want on my base card!  

3.  Ezequiel Tovar, 2024 Bunt Base Series 1 - White

The action shots get my attention, and what better way to capture a short stop than on a throw over to first base.  This is a great mid-motion shot for Tovar.  

2.  Kyle Hendricks, 2024 Bunt Base Series 1 - White

I love this "in the stretch" position for a pitcher's card.  This card also gives a good sense of background.  A good card will also place you in the game like you are there watching.  This card, blurred, has lots of fan space.  That is a good quality for a card.  

1.  Francisco Alvarez, 2024 BUNT Base Series 1 - White

I love this in-game action of Alvarez lifting his mask and his colorful chest pad popping on this card.  It also has the background factor too.  

I want to take a second to discuss the boarder features.  The boarder has a modern look all the way around with the right side multilayered.  Pretty coo.  I like the team logo in the bottom right.  It is clear, but it doesn't dominate the picture/card.  The name of the players is clearly found at the bottom of the card.  The only criticism is the that the player's position does blend in at the bottom.  I don't mind the placement, but maybe a bit larger font.  Still, I really liked this set.  How about a bonus card?  

Bonus: Austin Gomber, 2024 BUNT Base Series 1 - White

What's up the the bonus?  It is my list and I couldn't leave this one off.  As the top 5, this card has good action in mid pitch, but what I really like about this card is it shows rain falling.  The drops are all around him.  Once again, anything that makes me, the collector, feel like I was there to take the picture myself is awesome.