This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/1/2019
Legend has it that the 1989 Topps Heads Up! test issue was marketed to a couple of stores in the Pennsylvania area and that an estimated 24 total boxes were produced that contained 24 single item packs inside, thus making it one of the most elusive and rare items ever produced by Topps. The display box appears nearly identical to the 1990 release but with a 1989 copyright date on the box bottom. The real difference is in the wrapper, where the player checklist on the reverse shows a small head shot of each of the 24 players issued in the set. The 1989 issue has 12 players that differ from the 1990 release, thus the wrapper has images for the following players who are not in the 1990 set: Schmidt (HOF), Murphy, Greenwell, E. Davis, O. Smith (HOF), Grace, Burks, Boggs (HOF), Jefferies, Viola, Strawberry, Jordan, as well as the 1989 copyright. The cardboard flap is detached on one side and "50c" is written on the front in red marker but the box is otherwise in excellent condition. A truly rare modern item that will appeal to Test issue collectors.