The Martians are back, and this time they are crashing the holiday season. 2026 Topps Mars Attacks Christmas is the latest entry in the long-running science fiction franchise originally created by Topps in 1962, with all-new artwork commissioned for the release.
The holiday-themed set follows the cult classic invasion premise with Santa Claus and his work under attack, turning the familiar Mars Attacks formula into a seasonal storyline built around festive scenes, character cards, autographs, memorabilia, and inserts.
Release Information
Topps has not yet announced box details for 2026 Topps Mars Attacks Christmas. A Topps.com pre-order is scheduled for September 8, 2026, subject to change.
At this stage, the product is listed with a 50-card base set, but additional configuration information has not been provided.
2026 Topps Mars Attacks Christmas Base Set
The base checklist features 50 scenes centered on holiday festivities and Martian mischief. According to Topps, the cards form a cohesive storyline that blends Christmas imagery with the series' signature invasion chaos.
Collectors can expect a range of parallels in different colors and patterns, including several numbered versions. Among the confirmed parallels are Snowcaps (/5) and bordered versions with rounded corners.
Special Character Cards
The base set is expanded by 25 special character cards. These cards also include festive parallels, with Candy Cane (/299) among the confirmed versions.
Autographs And Memorabilia
2026 Topps Mars Attacks Christmas includes autograph content tied to the holiday invasion storyline. One autograph subset, Caught In The Crossfire, features athletes and celebrities who are part of the fictional action.
Confirmed signers for Caught In The Crossfire include Mike Tyson, Dennis Rodman, and Jeff Goldblum.
Collectors will also find Cryptids Alliance Facsimile Autographs, which include a Christmas card-like appearance from Santa Claus.
Santa appears again in Invasion Worn Relics, a memorabilia insert that uses manufactured relics said to have been worn by characters in the storyline. Topps describes the materials as recovered from the battle.
Insert Sets
The insert lineup continues the crossover-heavy style of the product. Mars Invasion Chrome parodies the 2022 Topps Cosmic Chrome Baseball Youth Invasion die-cut inserts.
Headlines! presents mock newspaper front pages that capture the action of the invasion as it unfolds.
Another insert uses a layout inspired by trading card games such as Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering, adding another pop culture twist to the release.
2026 Topps Mars Attacks Christmas At A Glance
- Set size: 50 cards
- Cards per pack: Hobby - TBA
- Packs per box: Hobby - TBA
- Boxes per case: Hobby - TBA
- Pre-order date: September 8, 2026
Checklist Status
The full 2026 Topps Mars Attacks Christmas checklist has not yet been released by Topps. Additional product details, including hobby box configuration, remain subject to change before release.
As more information becomes available, the checklist should provide the complete breakdown of base cards, special characters, parallels, autographs, relics, and inserts for the holiday-themed Mars Attacks release.
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