We all knew Topps was going to go out with a bang when Definitive collection was previewed a few months ago. This will end up as their most expensive football product of the entire run of their history in the sport, and it is delivering like nothing I have ever seen. Each box has something just insane, and some have more than one card that just about every collector would love for their collection.

Dont get me wrong, this product could have been even better than it already is. Right now its missing a huge chunk of the run thanks to player signings not getting done. That being said, even though the product is overflowing with redemptions, the boxes are churning out hits that dreams are made of. We all know that Topps likely had to rush the release of this set due to the pending Panini exclusive, but if they can come even within a hair of fulfilling everything that is out there, good god there will be some amazing cards.

Inscriptions

If a company puts Inscriptions in their product, it will capture my attention. There is nothing that gets me more pumped than cards where a player adds a personal touch. I dont know what it is, but they are my favorite cards that are made today. Keep your patches and your relics – I WANT INSCRIPTIONS. After last year’s Five Star excluded them from the product, I was pretty sad that we might not ever get them back. Boy was I wrong. Not only do the cards look beautiful, but the inscriptions themselves are nice. Great cards.

2015 Topps Definitive Collection John Elway Inscription Auto /10

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Todd Gurley Inscription Auto /25

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Ameer Abdullah Inscription Auto /10

Framed Rookie Auto Patches

This hasnt been done before in Football, and Definitive KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK with these. Not only is the design among the best of this card type since jumbo patch autos were invented, but they are framed like Museum. I wish there were veteran versions of these, because they might be the best auto patch cards of the modern era. Cool swooping patch window, large signature area, faded team logo, and a big player picture. I hate using this word, but these are fucking sick.

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Todd Gurley Framed Jumbo Patch Auto /25

2015 Topps Definitive Collection TJ Yeldon Framed Rookie Auto Patch /10

Multi Signed Cards

This is where the product gets really cool. The person who came up with these pairings should be given a hearty handshake, because they are fucking incredible. Barry and Tomlinson? Peyton and Rodgers? Gurley and Faulk? Wilson and Luck? Elway and TD? Pinch me, im dreaming. These just get better and better, and though some arent live, they will be eventually. To think that someone is going to end up with some of these pairs of NFL giants, Im jealous. Interestingly enough, there are many of these pairs that have never been on a card together.

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Todd Gurley Marshall Faulk Dual Auto

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Jerome Bettis / Hines Ward Dual Patch Auto

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Russell Wilson / Richard Sherman Dual Auto

Football Leather Booklets

I wasnt aware that they were going to do this, but a few of the rookies have booklet autos that are bound with football leather. Its been done in Triple Threads before, but not like this. They look like the booklets from Treasures only much more premium in design, and I wish there were more. Cards like this make me angry that this set is one and done.

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Jameis Winston Jumbo Patch Auto Football Leather Booklet /5

Super Bowl, MVP, and Champions Autos

I have said for years that the game’s biggest event needed more attention. Definitive ran with a similar concept bringing some really top level MVP cards. I really love the simple design, and the large autograph space lends itself well to pretty stunning looking approach. These are low numbered, and very much something I want.

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Aaron Rodgers SB MVP Auto /10

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Barry Sanders MVP Auto /10

2015 Topps Definitive Collection Steve Young SB MVP Auto /10

Again, if you dont mind being patient, Definitive will be a set that Topps can be proud of. Redemptions do sting, especially with multiple per box. Yet, when you see that the bigger names of the rookies are mostly live, its not too big a deal if you have to wait for a hit that is a pull of a lifetime. Im a patient man when it comes to good looking shit. VERY patient. Dont write this product off because of the redemptions, you will miss out. Trust me.