Topps sent a response to a customer asking about statistically improbable pulls by prominent breakers.
The inquiry came after Filthbomb pulled six 1/1 MLB Debut patches in a matter of days—a run that defied astronomical odds.
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For full transparency, I am sharing the email reply I received from @topps about Filthbomb receiving so many Debut Patches. While I appreciate their response, it boils down to “breakers open a lot of product,” which ignores the mathematical improbability of what we witnessed. pic.twitter.com/mBDLpSUJFa
— Kel Varnsen Cards (@KelVarnsenCards) December 22, 2025
Topps sent a customer service reply stating:
"Regarding recent pulls shared online, it's important to note that highly visible breakers often open a significant volume of product within a short time frame. This increased exposure can create the perception of uneven distribution, even though all sealed cases—whether sold hobby shops, retailers, or breakers—are randomly packed and distributed from the same production process. We do not load cases or allocate specific hits to particular customers or breakers."
The statement comes on the heels of serious allegations from the UK, where The Hobby Box UK accused Topps employees of rigging soccer product breaks and predetermining who would pull a 1/1 Cristiano Ronaldo autograph.
>Fanatics Accused of Rigging Breaks: The Scandal Rocking the UK
Topps maintains that all cases are randomly packed through the same production process, regardless of destination.
Whether this explanation satisfies collectors questioning the patterns remains to be seen.
