Star Wars and technology go hand-in-hand. So for a franchise that has seen its share of trading cards, it seems natural that it gravitate towards a brand that also focuses on technology. That brings us to 2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek trading cards. Keeping with the same elements that Tek has used in baseball, the product is all acetate, foil and a futuristic feel.
Base Set
The base set has 112 cards covering every corner of the Star Wars Universe. All are done on acetate card stock, which gives the background a clear appearance. Behinds the characters are foil patterns for added pop. But it’s also Tek, so it’s not that simple.
Those who have followed the brand in sports know that the foil patterns come in many different variations, creating a large number of variations. Some opt for one version per card while others chase master runs of their favorites.
The most common pattern in 2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek has five serial-numbered parallels: Tidal Diffractor (/99), Gold Rainbow (/50), Red Orbit Diffractor (/5), Printing Proofs (1/1) and Black Galactic Diffractor (1/1). Select pattern variations also come with Red Orbit (/5) and Black Galactic (1/1) Diffractors.
Autographs and Sketch Cards
2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek ventures into the realm of high-end. Each box has just one pack of nine cards. One of those is guaranteed to be either an autograph or sketch card.
Autographs are all signed on-card with the same sort of plastic stock as the base set. Parallels for these are Gold Rainbow (/50), Clouds Diffractor (/25), Red Orbit Diffractor (/5), Printing Proofs (1/1) and Black Galactic Diffractors (1/1).
A checklist of signers has not yet been released.
For sketch cards, they will also come in different rarities although Topps hasn’t announced what that entails.
Inserts
Three basic inserts keep up with the acetate theme. Armor Tek uses a simple design to showcase iconic armor from the films. Living Tek is all about droids and other characters who rely on technology to make them tick. Finally, there’s Moments of Power, which highlight important moments for important characters.
2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek at a glance:
Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 9
Boxes per case: 12
Set size: 112 cards
Release date: December 18, 2015
Star Wars Hi-Tek has 112 characters with 10 patterns and 5 parallels to chase! Here's a look at some of the sample printed cards. We'll be announcing more info on parallels and patterns very soon!
2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek Autographs checklist announced
The full 2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek Autographs checklist has been unveiled. And it’s a big one.
The names cover the original saga, prequels and the recent spinoff cartoons. And a biggie from The Force Awakens.
As far as classic stars go, leading the way are the three keys to the franchise: Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker). John Boyega, who plays Finn in The Force Awakens gets his first autograph card in the set as well.
Keisha Castle-Hughes (Queen Apailana) might not be a household name, but she has had prominent roles in the past in the indie hit Whale Rider and The Nativity Story. This is her autograph card debut. Other first-time Star Wars signers non-fans may recognize are George Takei (best known for Star Trek) and Deep Roy, who played the Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Rounding out the list of debut signers are Michael Carter (Bib Fortuna) and Brian Blessed (Boss Nass).
In total, more than 50 signers are in the set. All 2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek Autographs are signed on-card. Cards are printed on acetate, giving them a unique look.
In addition to base versions, there are multiple levels of parallels:: Tidal Diffractor (/75), Gold Rainbow (/50), Clouds Diffractor (/25), Red Orbit (/5), and Black Galactic (1/1). Some signers, however, may not have autographs for all base and parallel versions.
This is a more high-end release than most Star Wars products with just one pack per box. Each box has either an autograph or a sketch card.
2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek releases on December 18, which just happens to be opening day for The Force Awakens.
2015 Topps Star Wars High Tek Autographs Checklist
Amy Allen as Aayla Secura
Dickey Beer as Barada
Dickey Beer as Stormtrooper
Paul Blake as Greedo
Jerome Blake as Rune Haako
Caroline Blakiston as Mon Mothma
Brian Blessed as Boss Nass
Steve Blum as Zeb Orrelios
Michonne Bourriague as Aurra Sing
John Boyega as Finn
Dee Bradley Baker as Captain Rex
Paul Brooke as Malakili
Jeremy Bulloch as Boba Fett
Silas Carson as Ki-Adi-Mundi
Silas Carson as Nute Gunray
Michael Carter as Bib Fortuna
Keisha Castle-Hughes as Queen Apailana
Kenneth Colley as Admiral Piett
Michaela Cottrell as Even Piell
Dermot Crowley as General Madine
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
Warwick Davis as Wicket
Phil Eason as Yaddle
Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa
Harrison Ford as Han Solo
Oliver Ford Davies as Sio Bibble
Nika Futterman as Asajj Ventress
Julian Glover as General Veers
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
Alan Harris as Bossk
Gerald Home as Tessek
Zac Jensen as Kit Fisto
Nalini Krishan as Barriss Offee
Bai Ling as Bana Breemu
Daniel Logan as Boba Fett
Angus MacInnes as Jon “Dutch” Vander
Lewis Macleod as Sebulba
Vanessa Marshall as Hera Syndulla
Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
Rohan Nichol as Captain Antilles
Ray Park as Darth Maul
Bonnie Piesse as Beru Whitesun
David Prowse as Darth Vader
Wayne Pygram as Grand Moff Tarkin
John Ratzenberger as Bren Derlin
Pam Rose as Leesub Sirln
Tim Rose as Admiral Ackbar
Deep Roy as Yoda
Andy Secombe as Watto
Hassani Shapi as Eeth Koth
Orli Shoshan as Shaak Ti
Tiya Sircar as Sabine Wren
Bruce Spence as Tion Medon
George Takei as Lok Durd
Femi Taylor as Oola
Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian
Matthew Wood as General Grievous
Taylor Gray as Ezra Bridger
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