Should We do a 1972 or a 1970 Topps Baseball Set?

[K-Nole]

So my 12 year old son and I finished our 1971 Topps baseball complete set.

So now we are trying to decide which to do next.

We have from 1973 on to today, so the 1972 is the OCD thing to do. But that set is just so dang huge. It would take us forever to get them all.
The 1970 is more realistic as far as # of cards, but it is the NON OCD thing to do!!

Which would you advise us to do??

[Jayworld]

Do the non-OCD thing. Life works out better that way….

1970 is not a bad set, and the backs are nice.

[Econteachert205]

I built both recently. The 70 set is really underrated and fun.

[Griffins]

I really love '70 since it was the first packs I opened, but what about jumping around a bit to get a different selection of players?
'67 is the best set of the '60's IMO, but it's got some tough sp's. '65 is really nice too, and won't be too tough. The latter has some players you won't see in '70- Mantle, Berra, Koufax, Stengal, Roberts, etc.

[NateMack]

Do the 72 set! 72 is one of the most colorful and craziest Topps sets ever and a beauty. The 70 Topps set is much less exciting and the gray color makes me yawn! One vote for the huge 72 set!

[skelly]

I am a fan of both sets. Although the 1970 set has its critics, I think the backs might be the best topps has ever done. With that said, I agree with the previous poster who said to maybe mix it up. Personally I think both the 61 & 65 topps sets look fine in a collector grade / vg condition. Maybe show your son 4 or 5 different sets and let him make the call on your next project.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by NateMack

Do the 72 set! 72 is one of the most colorful and craziest Topps sets ever and a beauty. The 70 Topps set is much less exciting and the gray color makes me yawn! One vote for the huge 72 set!

+ 1. So many cards and so interesting high series. Traded cards with three HOFers? Boyhood photos? In action cards? Color variations? Billy Martin flipping the photographer the bird? Hoyt Wilhelm age 90 and still pitching? Great set!