1987 TOPPS BOX BREAK! THROWBACK THURSDAY

[@miked9655]

Doesn't matter what I pulled from a 87 Topps pack, to do it one more time with my Dad would be worth it.

[@bottomtothetop1280]

That's just what I'm about to do... My Father, Son and I. I wish you all could as well...

[@BAL_productions]

I’m gonna be opening a wax box of 87 with my dad I’m sorry you can’t with yours

[@mikekeeler6362]

Yes that's true those are special times when you did those with your dad

[@dearsomeone]

I hope that checking the values in an old Beckett becomes a tradition on Throwback Thursdays. Really cool idea!

[@Alantexans888]

Opened one of these last night. I got the bonds, Bo Jackson and the rookie Barry Larkin

[@fender6er]

I started collecting in 1985 at the age of 9. But 1986 Topps was the first complete set I put together. 1987 Topps was the first full wax boxes I would buy. I really can't pick which set I like best between 85 and 87...I think all 3 are my favorites. I stopped collecting in 1991 and didn't pick it back up until 2017. I never lost interest however. I think our collecting stories are very similar...and that's why I can relate to you and your channel. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@RightSmarts]

The Barry Bonds' rookie card rising up to 40 cents way back in 1987. Way to go, Barry!

[@coolman3111]

It's aways cool to see these old card openings

[@jeffnelson9420]

Oh yeah, we bought a ton of these. I still have an autographed 1987 Topps McGwire. My brother was a big fan of McGwire. He went to a card show years ago in Atlanta Ga., Mcwire was there and signed for a small fee, he bought 2-1987 Topps, 2-1987 Donruss and 2- 8x10 photos, sometime in the late 80s to early 90s.Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRmm1976]

I always loved getting the Beckett's and checking for the up and down arrows on the cards! Good times.

[@jasonknoll9692]

This is the set that got me into collecting baseball cards. My parents took me to my first Twins game in '87.

[@MamaLlama808]

Love watching these throwback videos and hearing the stories about these old players. Brings back great memories!

[@ericj5173]

1985 was the first year that I got a chance to collect. I recall getting a pack here and there of Topps, Donruss and Fleer - depending on what my mother would get at the grocery store at the time. 1986 was kind of the same as 1985 as I got packs here and there. 1987 was the first year I really got into collecting. The 1987 Topps set was the first that I put a full set together by hand with my parents so the set will always have a special spot for me. I ended up trading that set away to get Griffey Jr. cards in 1989. At some point I will sit down and open packs from 1987 Topps to put that set back together. I have some 30 or so rack packs of 1987 Topps that I never opened when I was a kid that I just found from rummaging through my childhood collection that I think I'll use as the base for putting that set together. Just a simple walk down memory lane that I think would be fun.

[@rhm1908]

I have always loved 1987 topps. I still pick up boxes from time to time to crack open.

[@bigbomberstacker9321]

One of my favorite sets to collect when I was a kid. I was 13 in 1987 and loved buying these packs to build the complete set. Great memories, thanks for the video.

[@kodeytoney]

I love the stories that you give. It brings back memories for me. Thanks.

[@robertgall1275]

Watching you open these 87 Topps cards brought back a lot of great memories!!

[@chrisjones1259]

Jose went 40 40 in '88.... Really liked watching you open these. 87 was the first year I really got into collecting. Yeah I know, I'm old....lol!!

[@caper0833]

Probably my favorite design, even the checklists looked nice with the wood background.

[@derekcastaneda5088]

This brings me so back. I wasn't collecting then since I was only 4. But I have open so many of them. Thank you so much jabs.

[@miguelschoedel7691]

87' Topps made me fall in love with Baseball cards. I still have my Barry Larkin.

[@hansenz]

I know, Barry Larkin had such pure talent in the 80's and 90's. Good 'Ol Days. Just too bad all cards from 1987-1994 were waaaaaaaaaaaaay overproduced.

[@CAPTJACKRACKHAMZGM]

I Busted a couple of these Boxes open myself. Amazing how they can still be found at flea markets and thrift stores. The Last time I saw Gum included was 2007. Rack packs, and as you said the gum was wrapped individually so that the gum caused no damage to the cards. in one box there were 3 of Bonds and 3 of McGwire. I have a box of 91 Donruss (another overprinted set) the Elite Cards are the only ones worth anything.

[@mitchelltau472]

Mr. Jabs thank you for dredging up the old memories of chasing RCs from the late 80’s! I think you should give the Topps 1991’s a shot in turn back the clock box busting. Searching for the Chipper Jones RC or a Mark Whiten Error. If you lucky enough to locate a box with the Desert Shield cards that would be Super awesome. Another great video, and I really enjoyed the look back at the Beckett’s guide from the time period. Nice job!

[@destro13cobra68]

I would love to see you break a box of 1989 upper deck on the hunt for Griffey rookie cards. Or maybe even Leaf 1990 in search of Thomas and Sosa rookies.

[@PHILZFAN]

Love 87 Topps! I bought 2 vending boxes a couple years ago, and came close to building the set. I eventually built the set, and now have it in a binder.

[@codynastmets]

My uncle had the complete set of 87 topps among others. First time I ever looked at baseball cards was going through this set (in 1998 when I was 7) and it's what first got me into collecting cards. My uncle let me keep the McGwire which I still have to this day which was obviously huge to a kid in 98. I have a lot of cards from this set but I have to put the complete set together one day.

[@tlm2315]

Awesome TBT vintage box break, love em...................................

[@anthonysantos2685]

It actually stood for went up not going up. Took me a few years back then to realize that. Lol

[@tymn]

Just bought a box of these a couple weeks ago. Got one Bonds and few other HOFers, but mostly just always liked the design and had fun reminiscing about all those old players.

[@goaliecoach00]

Wow this brings back memories of ripping these packs back when I was 12 and getting a factory set for Easter. Those were like gold to us kids back then.

[@topoisomerace]

That Don Mattingly card is beautiful. I wonder how many kids looked at that card and copied everything about his stance and uniform. Topps really did his status justice by giving him one of the best card photos.

[@jeremythompson1699]

This was the very first box of cards I purchased with my allowance and chore money. It took a long time for a 9 year old to save up enough to buy an entire box of cards. I vividly remember not pulling a Canceco lol. Great video.

[@nealarnett4300]

Was in high school at the time of the release of 87 Topps. Our school sold these packs and we sat in hallways going through them. Used to have thousands of these cards.

[@apolloark9282]

Love your throwback Thursdays 1987 Was when I first started clicking baseball cards

[@JL-tk1pq]

That Danny Tartabull reminded me of the Seinfeld episode when he was in the car with George. George thought someone gave him the finger so he followed the guy, then it turned out the guys hand was in a cast with that finger sticking up. Anyway, thank you for breaking this box, its nice to just talk about the old forgotten players sometimes. Great video sir.

[@fated1168]

Loving Throwback Thursday can't wait to watch this! You inspire me to collect everyday! Great job Erik!

[@funcake3000]

Nice throwback Thursday great memories

[@natewyse804]

I do like Throwback Thursdays! I am much more of a vintage collector so it appeals to me.

[@chamichelob]

I got a box of 1987 Topps on Easter of 1987, which must've been pretty close to when they first came out. I was so excited to open those packs and am still chasing that feeling today.

[@Julusnc]

I opened so many of these back in 1987. The New York Yankees player Wayne Toleson seemed to be the short card in building complete sets. I still love the wood train borders.

[@dmm5159]

I got my Cubs cards today in the mail. Love them. Thank you! I don't have any of them and didnt have any Almora RCs so this was much appreciated.

[@hattorihanzo2275]

The '83 Topps Michigan test pack was a marvel. Plastic wrap so there was no wax residue and the gum was placed on the scratch off card which faced the top of the wrapper. No damaged cards.

[@jonorlick6168]

Jackson, Canseco, Joyner, Mike Greenwell and Chuck Finley cards were amazing back when I collected

[@capthowdy7874]

This throwback series is awsome.

[@arthurbromback4143]

I still have those Beckett price guides to this day, remember those times and prices. Worked in a cardshop sorting cards helping build sets as a kid.

[@jlewis0928]

Oh yeah! 1987 topps brings back some great memories....

[@theacguy9546]

Oh man. I remember those packs. I would’ve crapped myself to get a box like that to open.

[@willy565]

I remember there was a "blank back" error. It was pretty valuable back in 87 Topps. I pulled one at a show as a kid, and a dealer gave me 20 bucks!

[@thecardsaysmoops3]

One of the most infamous boxes of the junk era. When people thousands of years from now discover our culture through excavating ancient cities they will discover 1987 Topps packs in the relics.

[@michaeljoseph4936]

87 Topps was the first set I put together as a kid. I remember buying as many packs as I could as a kid in hopes of pulling a McGwire.

[@ckyle42]

Great Throwback Thursday! One of my favorite years for Topps. Really enjoyed the start with you looking at an old Beckett and showing the prices.

[@LonestarLegendsCards]

Awesome rip brother! I absolutely dig the 87 design! One of my all time favorites! Ricky’s record will never be broken! Pete should be in the hall! Harold Baines in the hof is a joke! Thanks again for another epic vid! You rock brother!

[@dmm5159]

I love love love the 87 Topps set. The design is great, some good rookies. Also the year I was born

[@garys45]

Thanks for sharing the 87 Beckett info - that was cool

[@view247flix]

Here's my suggestion for another "Throwback Thursday". I had fun opening a couple cello boxes of 1988 Fleer Baseball that I bought on ebay a couple months ago. Perhaps that box could be opened for folks not familiar with that set. I liked the card design and honestly didn't buy any packs that year as it was hard to find in my area in the U.P. of Michigan at that time.

[@zeldafreak1975]

Still my favorite topps design. I was 12 when it was released and just getting into hard core collecting. Great video, jabs!

[@groundzero270]

Love the sound the junk wax packs make as you roll through the cards😜 Fun break bud! Brings back memories!

[@ginger6785]

love the throwback thursday idea

[@edwardsalinas3627]

The 80's were our golden days! The 80's were just awesome to grow up in.

[@carterperkins5778]

I'm 12 but my favorite set is 87 Topps I love it

[@zeldafreak1975]

I was 12 when it came out and it's still my favorite design. Awesome to see u young superstars keeping the hobby real and alive. :)

[@thechefsoffice]

Holy Memories!!! I opened many packs of these back then.

[@florenciop825]

That was an ok box. A couple of good cards. Still nice Throw back Thursday

[@MikeYTnc]

Great idea to go back in time with the old Beckett!!

[@ericgerber4099]

I agree, it has always reminded me or the 1962 Topps.

[@chrishigbee8103]

87 topps was the first I ever put together by hand. I remember it taking my forever. There was no card shops and online shopping wasnt really going yet.

[@MrJoesterMendoza]

Throw back Thursdays are one of my favorites and I like how you did a comparison on how much a card was worth then and now. Awesome and entertaining content!!!

[@MrJoesterMendoza]

@@WickedDiscounts this year has been so busy for me so far. I can't believe I missed Jabs, yours, and Big K livestream today. I enjoy hopping in the live and just talking to everybody.

[@kevinwade5681]

The Mike Greenwell rookie from that set was a big card for a bit back in the late 80's.

[@willie6743]

I love the Beckett idea!

[@iawx80]

Seeing the 84 Topps Box from the video either yesterday or day before would make a great throwback (given that the 84 design will be seen in this years Topps set).

[@pagecatoe311]

Eric awesome break.. Now we're talking about cards when I was first collecting. I was just looking through a set of 87 topps that I pulled out the closet. Like always man can't get enough of your knowledge of every one and the little stories behind each one. Can't wait till the next break.. peace brother!!

[@TheToso13]

Tim Raines is also the player who gave Randy Johnson his nickname “Big Unit”

[@dcap20]

When my brother and Inwere younger, we would go through the cards and select a player at each of the 9 positions and we would set them up in a baseball diamond. We would then read off each statistic from every category from the most recent year. Whoever had the most “wins” for each statistical category won that position. Whoever had more position wins won. We would do that for hours! Thinking back on it, we basically invented fantasy baseball!

[@deanbeckstein3337]

My favorite design if all time!!!!

[@jacobkrahn1719]

Love throwback Thursday

[@ADodge]

I love this series so much.

[@4teachme]

I have a ton of these, most of them I give to young kids around my neighborhood, they love them

[@billybravesbamafan8678]

Love throwback Thursdays!

[@waxman68cards19]

From Sept 1987 to April 1989 I was overseas in Korea. I did buy a lot of packs before I left and then when I came back. School mate of mine had his own shop then. I was able to upgrade my collection then with older cards from the 50's and 60's.

[@shannongreer6175]

Holy cow.. these are the first cards I ever purchased.. MEMORIES!!

[@willhand985]

These were my first baseball cards when I first started collecting at age 9

[@mrp7179]

I don’t know why but I love how 80s and 90s cards were put into packs lol

[@view247flix]

Great video Erik. I love these throwback Thursday videos. This set brings me back to when I was in 8th grade going into 9th grade. I bought many wax packs in 1987 and some rack packs that year. I ended up buying the complete set directly from Topps at the end of the year and still have it to this day. I'd love to see a video of bad cards that were made of players looking horrible or silly. Ed Lynch looks like he's passing gas is hilarious. Remember the 1984 Fleer Jay Johnstone card of him wearing the Budweiser umbrella hat? Silly in my opinion.

[@Max4.24]

1987 topps is one of my favorite designs

[@destro13cobra68]

That Ed Lynch card scared me as a kid lol. It always looked like he was scolding me

[@MyerheadsCards]

Brings back some great memories! Love the video clip inserts!

[@hattorihanzo2275]

I miss the pull over jerseys. Love the Tigers and Brewers pullovers. Oakland and Pittsburgh had nice ones too.

[@caleblaxton3553]

i was 10 then i had a whole bunch of those. loving throw back thursday.

[@jefferykite1683]

I put this whole set together a few years ago. One of my all-time favorite sets. Adding that old Beckett for comparison was a nice touch!👍

[@garys45]

Love 87 Topps - one of my favorites sets - have 3 complete sets - bunch of unopened racks/wax

[@tomadey6534]

I love the throwback videos. I would love to see 89 upper deck

[@AnotherHollisBuild]

Awesome. Dig the old cards. 🔥

[@squarewheel1587]

My all time favorite card design

[@buffalo2atlantafan663]

Love the throwback Thursday! How about either 1988 Topps, this was the first set I ever got as a kid( I was 7) and now the Tom Glavine rookie is one of my favs. Also like the 1991 Topps which has Chipper Jones rookie card

[@mikec5003]

Such a shame these were so over produced. I love the look so much. 2019 Topps S1 look so ugly imho.

[@MikelineTV]

I had bad luck busting that box a few years back in hopes of completing the set but pulled many doubles(bad collation from the packs) which made it a few cards short so later I gave up on building the set from the binders and gave it to goodwill

[@StratTone]

Love these old wax breaks keep it up!

[@jarvisstewart]

Right on. I just pulled an 87 Topps Bonds last week on my channel.

[@seanclark1214]

Even though they were overproduced I still love the design of them

[@hallbags7444]

Great box rip Jabsy! The beckett was genius.

[@DallasF88]

Love the 87 set! Gotta love those Barry Bonds RCs as well! Great vid

[@kurtjones7198]

Really hoping you'd pull that Berra card. Not many know that it was his last Topps card. Oh well...next time. Great vid. Brought me back. Thanks.

[@wvjj7046]

Great video. I have a box of 87 sitting here.