2025 Topps x Bob Ross The Joy of Baseball Checklist

2025 Topps x Bob Ross: The Joy of Baseball returns after a one-year hiatus, blending the legendary artist's peaceful nature paintings with the excitement of Major League Baseball. Released July 31, 2025, as an online-exclusive through Topps.com where it immediately sold out, this 100-card set features MLB stars placed atop Ross's signature happy little landscapes of forests, lakes, mountains, and skies. Two configurations offer flexibility: Collector's Edition Boxes include 10 packs with two guaranteed autographs plus a Topps-branded paintbrush, while Happy Little Boxes provide eight cards with autographs averaging one per four boxes.

The base set includes numbered parallel versions enhancing the artistic designs. Two distinct short print categories add depth to the checklist: Beauty is Everywhere variations featuring 20 different cards, and Happy Mistakes variations offering another 20 alternate versions of select players. Bob Ross himself appears as a super short print designed in the style of 2025 Topps flagship Baseball, creating a unique crossover moment between art and athletics.

Three themed insert sets celebrate different aspects of the game through Ross's artistic lens. Budding Talents showcases 15 emerging stars including Paul Skenes, James Wood, and Roki Sasaki. Bat On Ball features 20 power hitters from Aaron Judge to Ken Griffey Jr. The Art of Stealing honors 15 speedsters led by Rickey Henderson, Elly De La Cruz, and Ichiro. Each insert maintains the distinctive Bob Ross aesthetic with players positioned against serene painted backgrounds.

Collector's Boxes guarantee two autographs from an 84-card signature checklist spanning current stars, rookies, retired legends, and Hall of Famers including Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr., and Sandy Koufax. The ultimate chase card is a 1-of-1 Bob Ross Cut Signature inscribed with Happy Painting, marking the first-ever certified autograph release of the legendary artist. Autographs feature multiple parallel levels adding collectibility across all tiers.