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SlabSquatch Sports Cards

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SlabSquatch Sports Cards

@WaxMetrix

Sports card collector, numbers nerd, and wax ripper, in that order. I enjoy chopping it up about conspiracies and analyzing Topps odds sheets in my spare time.

Kansas City, MO

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Joined April 2012

SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Nov 9, 2025
2025 Topps Update: On the heels of 2024 Update, one of the best flagship releases in quite some time, 2025 Update has some big shoes to fill. Here are what the odds sheets tell us: Total production: 2025 Update- 228.25m cards 2024 Update- 163.3m cards YOY +39.8% Base
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@WaxMetrix
Nov 7, 2025
2024 Topps Chrome Update: Since Topps released a tidbit of info stating that the Yamamoto MLB Debut Patch has not been redeemed as of yet, I've seen a lot of chatter about people seeking out sealed product in search of it. If you are one of those people, I wanted to notate a
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@WaxMetrix
Oct 27, 2025
2025 Bowman Chrome University Football Print Runs & Analysis: Production numbers: Total cards produced- 22.54million Hobby- 72,240 boxes (6,020 cases) Breaker's- 15,050 Boxes (2,508 cases) Jumbo- 24,040 Boxes (4,007 cases) Mega- 117,960 Boxes (5,898 cases) Value Boxes- 258,160
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@WaxMetrix
Oct 24, 2025
2025 Topps Holiday: Received confirmation of elusive "Stocking Stuffer" packs in Topps Holiday Baseball. These appear to be something very similar to the Snack Packs in Bowman with potential Metallic Candy Cane, Santa Bag, Ornament, Stocking & Holly parallels. Though we don't
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SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Nov 9, 2025
2025 Topps Update: I have seen a number of comments about the substantial print-run increases in 2025 Topps Update relative to 2024 Update, and I wanted to provide a structured analysis. Growth in production is inevitable and, when done properly, should be encouraged. Fanatics
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SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Nov 12, 2025
2025 Topps Archives: Yet another product slid in on a jam-packed release week. Though I'd do a quick breakdown just in case anyone was interested. One interesting chase in this product is there very rare "Magic Boxes" dispersed throughout. It appears there are 6 magic hobby
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SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Oct 29, 2025
2025 Topps Holiday Baseball Print Runs & Analysis I've been itching to put this one together since we had to make pre-order decisions quite a while ago and the product has already been on shelves for almost a week. There are some oddities and some distinct value differences, all
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SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Jan 3, 2019
Replying to @Amanda_Leoa
Breaking news: Double champ Nunes out 6-8 months with a broken clavicle after a freak accident involving a fireplace mantle and some belts!
SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Nov 10, 2025
Started pulling together a quick table on recent card-production figures and thought it would be fun to treat it like my own little “Star in a Reasonably Priced Car” board from old-school Top Gear (the Clarkson/May/Hammond era, of course). I’ll keep adding to it as new data comes
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SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Jan 4, 2019
My little dude is 6 yrs old and is a huge Chiefs fan. He apparently remembers all the scores too. @mitchholthus @ArrowheadPride @Chiefs @KCTVDani
SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Nov 10, 2025
2025 Topps Chrome Update: Will definitely crunch the print run numbers as soon as @Topps makes odds available. I noticed on the presale they will have Value Boxes & Megas available again this year, taking a step back from the Mega only retail dynamics of last year. I think we
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SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Feb 8, 2025
Replying to @ToppsBb
I can't even fathom all the negative comments after all the hours of spreadsheets & calculations you put in. I really appreciate what you do. Yours is probably my most visited X account.
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@WaxMetrix
Oct 6, 2025
2025-26 Topps Basketball Breakdown (this is a long one, sorry) This one took some time as it appears Topps is taking their new basketball license seriously. 17 formats and over 350 distinct variations later, and I'm finally able to post some final numbers that I feel fairly
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SlabSquatch Sports Cards
@WaxMetrix
Nov 3, 2025
A word about "Value" in our hobby: This hobby seems to have forgotten what the term "value" actually means. I can't begin to say how many times I've seen content creators say things like: 1) "Jumbo is the best value because it has more autos" 2) "Regular blasters are a better
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