Product Review: 2024 Topps Finest X-Men ‘97 Trading Cards (3-Box Break)

By David Cody Satterwhite, Cardboard Addict DCS

🔍 Overview

The 2024 Topps Finest X-Men ‘97 trading card set brings a bold, nostalgic punch to collectors and fans of the animated series. Designed with premium foil finishes, this collection celebrates the revamped Disney+ series with iconic character art, refractors, stylized inserts, and the thrill of the chase. We cracked open three sealed hobby boxes, each packed with 12 card packs, and walked away impressed by the variety, visual quality, and collector appeal.

📦 Product Details

• Manufacturer: Topps

• Release Year: 2024

• Series: Topps Finest - X-Men ‘97

• Configuration: 12 packs per box / 5 cards per pack

• Chase Elements:

  • Refractor parallels (Laser, X-Fractor, Gold, Orange, Red, SuperFractor 1/1)

  • Insert sets: Previously on X-Men, Greatest Hits, Remember It, Children of the Atom, Uncanny, Sentinel Scan, Omega Level

  • Sketch cards and voice actor autographs (rare)

🃏 Box Break Summary

⭐ Standout Pulls:

• Gold Refractor #42/50 - Sunspot

• Laser Refractor #176/199 - Charles

• X-Fractor #92/97 - Bishop

• Laser Refractor #132/199 - Trish Tilby

• Sentinel Scan SS15 - Kalisto

• Children of the Atom X-Diecut Card

• Multiple Uncanny cards: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Gambit, Storm, Magneto, Cable

While we didn’t hit any autographs or sketch cards, the spread of base parallels and insert diversity made for a highly enjoyable rip.

🧠 Insert Sets We Pulled:

• Previously on X-Men: Costume-change retrospectives (Rogue, Morph, Forge)

• Greatest Hits: Memorable moments from the series (including Rogue vs. Cap)

• Remember It: Stylized name cards (Gambit, Morph, Cyclops)

• Uncanny Cards: Artistically unique cards not listed in the official checklist

• Children of the Atom: Die-cut X-shape short print

• Sentinel Scan: Shadowbox effect

✅ Pros:

• Strong visual appeal with high-gloss foil and vivid artwork

• Tons of variety in each box – plenty of inserts and parallels

• Thematic synergy with the X-Men ‘97 show for nostalgia buffs

• Uncanny cards are a welcome surprise, even if unlisted

• Sentinel Scan and Children of the Atom inserts were true highlights

❌ Cons:

• Foil cards are prone to warping right out of the pack

• No autographs or sketch cards in 3 boxes (tough pulls)

• Uncanny insert not mentioned on box or official checklist

• Some character redundancy in later packs

🧾 Final Verdict

Topps Finest X-Men ‘97 hits the sweet spot for Marvel fans and trading card collectors alike. Even without a massive hit like an autograph or sketch card, the product still delivers strong value through its creative insert sets, beautiful card designs, and smart homage to the animated show.

If you’re looking for a fun, visually satisfying rip with a mix of nostalgia and modern chase elements, this one is a must-try. We’d recommend at least a couple of boxes to truly enjoy the scope of the set.

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

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