2024 Topps Series 1 Roki Sasaki Future Stars Dodgers #FS-1 (Custom/Fantasy)
Roki Sasaki · N/A (Custom/Unlicensed Production) · Custom / Fantasy / Novelty Card
Player
Roki Sasaki
Set
Custom / Fantasy Creation (Mock-up of 2024 Topps Design)
Year
2024
Card #
FS-1 (Simulated)
Condition Grade
N/A (Ungradable by major services due to being an unlicensed custom)
Category
Custom / Fantasy / Novelty Card
Manufacturer
N/A (Custom/Unlicensed Production)
Demand Level
Niche; interests fans of Sasaki or Dodgers 'what-if' collectors. Low resale value as it is not a 'real' card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Novelty value only)
Graded Value
$0 (Professional grading companies like PSA/BGS do not grade unlicensed custom cards)
Comparable Sales
Similar custom 'Art Cards' of Roki Sasaki or Shohei Ohtani typically sell for $3-$10 on eBay. Official Roki Sasaki cards from Topps NPB or BBM sets hold significantly higher value, whereas this has no investment potential.
Description
This is a custom-made 'fantasy' card featuring Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki photoshopped into a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. The design mimics the 2024 Topps Series 1 base set including the 'Future Stars' subset logo and the Topps 75th Anniversary logo. Sasaki is shown mid-delivery in a white Dodgers home jersey with a yellow glove. Note: Sasaki is currently under contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan and has no official MLB cards in a Dodgers uniform for 2024.
Key Features
Features high-quality graphic design placing a highly sought-after international prospect on a popular MLB team; uses the 2024 Topps flagship design aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High (Authentic Custom). This is NOT an official Topps product. Real Topps cards have specific silver foil stamps, crisp high-resolution printing, and correct licensing information on the back. The Dodgers logo on a Sasaki card is the primary indicator of a fantasy/custom creation.
Flaws to Note
As a custom card, it lacks the standard gloss and security features of official Topps products. The image of the player in a Dodgers uniform is digitally altered (Sasaki has never played for the Dodgers). The 'Topps 75' logo and branding are used without authorization.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (must be listed as 'Custom' or 'Art Card' to avoid policy violations), Etsy, or Dodgers fan forums.
Selling Tips
Clearly state in the title and description that this is a 'Custom' or 'Art' card. Do not attempt to sell as an official Topps product, as this can lead to buyer disputes or account suspension. Focus on the 'Future Dodger' appeal.