Topps Sports Card Lockers

[deweyinthehall]

For many years in the 1970s and the 1980s, Topps wrappers contained ads for a Sports Card Locker.

Several varieties pop up on eBay as shown here - the most common generally being the maroon one with various athletes illustrated on it.

Does anyone have any information as to what styles were available in which years?

Any information would be appreciated.

[jayshum]

I remember having the maroon one in the late 70's. I don't remember ever seeing the other ones during that time or later.

[quitcrab]

I have this one. My guess is 1969-1972 When I bought a collection that was the only years of cards in locker.

[quitcrab]

Sorry picture file won’t load. Maybe someone can post pic for me. Thanks Scott

[Chstrite]

Scott’s 54 sports locker

[deweyinthehall]

I've scanned wrappers and can find ads from 1982 back through 1973 - 1973 being only on a football wrapper and not baseball - but I cannot locate wrapper ads for lockers before 1973 yet, though obviously they were available in some manner.

[CardPadre]

Mine would be from 1980 or 1981 almost certainly.

[GasHouseGang]

I picked up a red version of the solid plastic Baseball Card Locker. It was filled with a collector's 1970's Topps. When you open the locker doors, on the inside each slot is identified with a team. The one I picked up has one of the slots identified as the Seattle Pilots, so it was from that time frame. I believe these were sold in stores to hold your collection and were not affiliated with Topps.

[quitcrab]

Correct! I forgot it had the Seattle slot ! Must be from 1969… 1970 ?

[deweyinthehall]

Originally Posted by CardPadre

Mine would be from 1980 or 1981 almost certainly.

Does it say 'Topps' anywhere on it?

[CardPadre]

Originally Posted by deweyinthehall

Does it say 'Topps' anywhere on it?

No, there is no other printing other than what’s on this front panel. The little circle towards the bottom left says “A take me along Tara-Toy” So Tara-Toy is the only branding.

[ALR-bishop]

Very nice items all

[scotgreb]

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