Holiday Basketball Buyer’s Guide
Whether you’re into rookies, glitter parallels, or love a festive rip, 2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball brings cheerful sparkle to the season. Each format celebrates collecting differently: Mega Boxes for variety seekers, and Countdown Calendars for daily pack-openers.
The 2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball Mega Box caters to collectors seeking glitter parallels and quick hits. The Countdown Calendar offers a slower, advent-style experience ideal for families and holiday collectors.
2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball Mega Box
Each Mega Box delivers 10 cards per pack, 10 packs per box, and at least one guaranteed short print or parallel.
Box highlights include:
- 6 Base Holiday Glitter Parallels
- 1 Blue Metallic Glitter Parallel
- 1 Light Blue & White Glitter Parallel
- 1 Short Print (SSP or Back Variation SSP)
- 1 Oversized Die-Cut Ornament
This box is ideal for collectors who crave variety and quick hits, with multiple glitter parallels and SSPs per box. If you like building rainbow collections or enjoy holiday-themed refractors, the Mega Box keeps the excitement rolling.
2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball Countdown Calendar
The Countdown Calendar transforms collecting into a festive experience, delivering 24 packs per box, each containing four cards, one surprise behind every door.
Each pack includes:
- 2 Base Holiday Cards
- 1 Holiday Plaid Parallel
- 1 Insert (either Making the Nice List or Evergreen)
Across the full box, you’ll unwrap:
- 24 Holiday Plaid Base Parallels
- 20 Making the Nice List Inserts
- 4 Evergreen Inserts
Perfect for families or slow-rolling collectors, this format brings joy to December days or any collecting event.
Which Box is Best for You?
If you’re chasing short prints and fast breaks, choose the Mega Box.
If you prefer themed surprises and daily fun, go for the Countdown Calendar.
Either way, 2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball makes every rip a celebration.
FAQs | 2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball Buyer’s Guide
- What comes in the 2025/26 Topps Holiday Mega Box?
- Each box includes 10 packs of 10 cards, featuring glitter parallels, short prints, and one oversized ornament card.
- What is the 2025/26 Topps Holiday Countdown Calendar?
- It’s an advent-style box with 24 mini packs, each hiding themed parallels or inserts.
- Which 2025/26 Topps Holiday Box is better for kids?
- The Countdown Calendar’s daily openings and themed inserts make it perfect for families and younger collectors.
- Do both boxes include exclusive parallels?
- Yes—Mega Boxes feature Glitter Parallels and SSPs, while the Calendar has Holiday Plaid and Nice List inserts.
Key Facts
- Product: 2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball
- Formats: Mega Box and Countdown Calendar
- Parallels: Glitter, Plaid, Short Print (SSP)
- Ideal for: Collectors, Families, Holiday Rippers
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