1955 set advice needed

[MikeGarcia]

.... Bob L. could make you one without even breaking a sweat.....by this time tomorrow.

[ALR-bishop]

I think there already may be a fantasy 56 Musial . Maybe from one of the Nationals

[ValKehl]

I say collect both sets since you say, "Rather, I want sets that truly represent the decade," and neither set fully represents the decade. Or, as an alternative, pick one of the sets to complete, and then pick up the cards of players from the other set that don't appear in the set you choose to complete.

IMHO, the 1955 Topps set is nowhere near the best looking Topps set of the 1950's. And, I do like the 1955 Bowmans better than 1955 Topps as far as looks are concerned. Furthermore, my 2 favorite Senators when I was a kid, Pete Runnels & Mickey Vernon, are in the Bowman set, but not the Topps set.
Val

[1963Topps Set]

I say go with the 1955 Topps set. The Killebrew rookie is quite affordable, one of the most underrated rookies. Clemente will cost you, but if you are patient and are willing to ferret out the proper deals, you can find one. The '55 Topps set is big, bold, colorful and a wonderful compliment to the Rockin' '50s!