2024 Topps Series 1 Roki Sasaki Future Stars Custom/Art Card
Roki Sasaki · Custom / Unofficial · Art Card / Custom / Counterfeit-Style
Player
Roki Sasaki
Set
Custom/Unlicensed Art Series
Year
2024
Card #
N/A
Condition Grade
PSA N/A (Authentic Altered/Handmade). Visual assessment: Centering is heavily shifted to the right. Edges show slight wear from a non-factory cut.
Category
Art Card / Custom / Counterfeit-Style
Manufacturer
Custom / Unofficial
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Markets for custom 'proxy' cards are small and usually limited to fans of the specific player who want a placeholder card for their collection.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
N/A - Major grading companies (PSA/BGS) will not grade this card because it is an unofficial product using Topps branding and unlicensed imagery.
Comparable Sales
Custom Roki Sasaki cards generally sell for $2-$5 on eBay. Official Roki Sasaki NPB (Japanese) cards or WBC cards from Topps/Bowman sell for significantly more ($20-$500+), but this is not one of those licensed releases.
Description
This is a custom-made 'art card' depicting Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. The design mimics the 2024 Topps Series 1 'Future Stars' subset layout and includes a 'Topps 75' anniversary-style logo. The card features a high-gloss finish and a composite image of Sasaki in MLB gear.
Key Features
Features highly-touted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. Uses a 'what-if' scenario depicting him on the Dodgers. Mimics the popular Topps Future Stars design.
Authenticity Indicators
Low Confidence (Confirmed Non-Authentic). Indicators: Roki Sasaki does not have an active MLB contract or a base card in 2024 Topps Series 1. The 'Topps 75' logo is from a previous year's set. The card stock and cutting appear to be from a home-printed or boutique custom printer.
Flaws to Note
This is not a legitimate Topps product. The 'Topps' logo used is incorrect for 2024 (Topps 75th was in 2021). The centering is poor, with the right border significantly thinner than the left. The image quality is slightly blurred compared to factory standards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (must be listed as 'Custom' or 'Art Card' to avoid account suspension), Etsy, or player-specific fan groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Do not attempt to sell this as an official Topps card. Clearly state 'CUSTOM CARD' or 'ACE ART' in the title. Best sold as a novelty item for Sasaki fans or Dodgers collectors.