Variation
A card that differs in a small way from the common card with the same number, for example a different photo. Topps' Heritage Football guide calls Base Card Image Variation cards a way for set collectors to expand the base set.
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from its common counterparts in the same set
Topps Ripped glossary: Variation, readSet collectors can expand their base set with Base Card Image Variation cards, giving a unique spin on a vintage design.
Topps Ripped: 2026 Topps Heritage Football collector guide, read
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