2024 Topps Series 1 Greg Maddux 1989 Topps 35th Anniversary Topps Chrome Red Mojo Refractor
Trading Card, Sports Memorabilia on premium cardstock with metallic finish • Produced by Topps (The Topps Company, Inc.), a division of Fanatics Collectibles
Style & Movement
Contemporary sports design; 'Retro-Modern' (utilizing the 1989 Topps design motif for a modern release)
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography with 'Chrome' metallic technology and a 'Mojo' textured geometric holographic refractor finish on plastic-coated cardstock.
Creation Period
2024
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches; Standard trading card format (Portrait)
Subject Description
Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux in a Chicago Cubs uniform, depicted in a classic pitching follow-through. The background features a vibrant red mojo-patterned prismatic field. Includes 'Cubs' branding and a '35th Anniversary' logo.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent to Near-Mint (raw); visible through a protective soft sleeve. Centering appears slightly shifted, but surface gloss and corners appear sharp.
Estimated Market Value
$150.00 - $300.00 USD (dependent on current market demand for low-numbered Hall of Fame parallels)
Auction Estimate
$125.00 - $250.00 USD
Provenance History
Modern commercial manufacture; acquired through retail or secondary hobby market channels.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the modern 'chase' culture in sports hobby collecting, where scarcity (serial numbering) drives value. It honors the 1989 Topps design, which is iconic to the 'Junk Wax' era, reimagined with premium modern finishes.
Notable Features
Hand-numbered '2/5' in gold foil on the bottom right, indicating extreme rarity as one of only five copies produced worldwide.
Condition Issues
Subject to minor surface scratches typical of 'Chrome' finishes and potential 'edge chipping' on the high-gloss rear or front borders; slight top-to-bottom centering bias.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a PVC-free soft sleeve and a rigid 'top-loader' or magnetic one-touch holder. Keep away from direct UV sunlight to prevent fading of the red ink and holographic layer.
Collector Notes
Value