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Wacky Packages Discussion => General Wacky Packages Discussion => Topic started by: paste_anyplace on March 24, 2011, 01:17:21 PM
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Hard to believe that we need this already, but Topps has posted some preview images (including the pack design) on their Wacky Packages Fan Page on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/WackyPackages?ref=ts
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Franken Berry and Froot Loops look weird somehow. Like they were rendered in photoshop. Franken Berry is really unattractive. Wrong expression. Realistic dirt with a flat graffiti style character. Bad mix. Very disappointing for me being a big fan of Franken Berry. The art on Panda and Aqua both look great.
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nice find.
totally agree with the poor mix of photo-real dirt with Franken as 2-D cartoon art. Looks like something that belongs on Fark.com
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Hard to believe that we need this already, but Topps has posted some preview images (including the pack design) on their Wacky Packages Fan Page on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/WackyPackages?ref=ts
I agree with P9, The art on FB isn't that good, But I absolutely like Aqua Finda & Konfused Panda.
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Kon-fused Panda might be part of a Wacky Packages ANS8 subset called Wacky Blu-Ray Disc movies (in the style of the ANS7 Wackomercial subset with random packed pink and gold and silver backgrounds).
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I absolutely like Aqua Finda & Konfused Panda.
Thanks, those two are mine (Fred did the roughs).
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I did the roughs for the two that have been heaped on with hatred and bile.
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I did the roughs for the two that have been heaped on with hatred and bile.
I really like the gags. It's only the artistic execution that's under scrutiny.
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Its exciting knowing there is going to be a series 8. I think the bottle looks great on Aquafinda and I am a big fan of the Sagaro Cactus.
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Bring on series 8.....but please provide rational odds on the Golds / Sketches if you do them.
If I buy a whole case of cards there better be at least one super hard card in there :)
DrDeal
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Franken Berry and Froot Loops look weird somehow. Like they were rendered in photoshop. Franken Berry is really unattractive. Wrong expression. Realistic dirt with a flat graffiti style character. Bad mix. Very disappointing for me being a big fan of Franken Berry. The art on Panda and Aqua both look great.
Yeah, I would have liked to have seen an attempt at a flatter dirt to match the original illustration style of the Franken Berry box. I feel as though flat illustration style boxes like this, with iconic mascots, present more unique problems for how to approach them as Wackys, which tend to be more fully rendered affairs.
I think Dave expressed some difficulty when he first approached his Old School Franken Berry sticker, though he can confirm that, as I'm not entirely certain of my memory on this.
I like the Froot Loops parody though.
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Thanks, those two are mine (Fred did the roughs).
That Kunfused Panda is beautiful. Did that one take you an unusual amount of time? It looks like a tough one.
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Bring on series 8.....but please provide rational odds on the Golds / Sketches if you do them.
If I buy a whole case of cards there better be at least one super hard card in there :)
DrDeal
The odds are probably already decided at this point, but I totally agree and hope that they received some feedback from series 7 to that regard. Fingers crossed!
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Yeah, I would have liked to have seen an attempt at a flatter dirt to match the original illustration style of the Franken Berry box. I feel as though flat illustration style boxes like this, with iconic mascots, present more unique problems for how to approach them as Wackys, which tend to be more fully rendered affairs.
I think Dave expressed some difficulty when he first approached his Old School Franken Berry sticker, though he can confirm that, as I'm not entirely certain of my memory on this.
I like the Froot Loops parody though.
I agree with you JL, Frite Loops is cool.
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Thanks, those two are mine (Fred did the roughs).
You are welcome Dave, Good job.
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Hard to believe that we need this already, but Topps has posted some preview images (including the pack design) on their Wacky Packages Fan Page on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/WackyPackages?ref=ts
Can someone post pictures...I'm not allowed on Spacebook @ work...thx hoss..
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Looks great! Although, FB does not look right. I really like Frite Loops! Maybye Kon Fused Panda was made because the sequel is also coming out this summer?
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Since ANS7 had a take on the BP oil spill (Beyond Pollution credit card), will ANS8 tackle on something in the news (How about a parody related to a Charlie Brown product - Like the Charlie Brown Christmas DVD/blu-ray or one of the Complete Peanuts books Fantagraphics makes - but dealing with the controversial nowadays Charlie Sheen?)
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Also, will there be a prelimany checklist of the 55 base set entries, the 20 subset entries (more Wackomercials or my guess of Wacky Blu-Ray disc movies) and 10 classic folis and about 4 bonus stickers within a month or two?
Here's my guesses if there's 10 classic foil stickers for ANS8:
Fearstone Tires
Gurgle Baby Food
Snatch-a-Pack
Super Cigar Crisp
Ivery Snow (poster version)
Diet Frite Cola
Mud Magazine
Duck and Hide
Gadooka Sugarmess Bubble Gum
Barfield
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Also, will there be a prelimany checklist of the 55 base set entries, the 20 subset entries (more Wackomercials or my guess of Wacky Blu-Ray disc movies) and 10 classic folis and about 4 bonus stickers within a month or two?
Here's my guesses if there's 10 classic foil stickers for ANS8:
Fearstone Tires
Gurgle Baby Food
Snatch-a-Pack
Super Cigar Crisp
Ivery Snow (poster version)
Diet Frite Cola
Mud Magazine
Duck and Hide
Gadooka Sugarmess Bubble Gum
Barfield
The sell sheet has a very preliminary checklist on it:
http://magazine-exchange.com/product_downloads/pdf/WackyPackagesSeries8SellSheet.pdf
Good guess about the blu-ray subset!
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The sell sheet has a very preliminary checklist on it:
http://magazine-exchange.com/product_downloads/pdf/WackyPackagesSeries8SellSheet.pdf
Good guess about the blu-ray subset!
hmm. I'm definitely interested in those 'future' wackys!! :o
Sci-Fi and futurism are pretty rare in wacky-land, so they are always a big treat for me.
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The sell sheet has a very preliminary checklist on it:
http://magazine-exchange.com/product_downloads/pdf/WackyPackagesSeries8SellSheet.pdf
Good guess about the blu-ray subset!
Thanks for posting! Where did you find this sell sheet? Lots to comment on, but the thing that stands out the most to me is the return of magnets! They remain my favorite insert (well, not counting sketch cards) and I do hope they end up returning, esp if they are of original series titles.
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Since ANS7 had a take on the BP oil spill (Beyond Pollution credit card), will ANS8 tackle on something in the news (How about a parody related to a Charlie Brown product - Like the Charlie Brown Christmas DVD/blu-ray or one of the Complete Peanuts books Fantagraphics makes - but dealing with the controversial nowadays Charlie Sheen?)
My understanding was that the BP sticker was made long before the oil spill, that it was just an interesting coincidence. Although if I'm wrong, can someone correct me on that?
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No classic Wackys in ANS8 unless they are in the magnet cards and/or motion tags?
And why Wacky Packages of the Future? There should be a Wacky DVD spoofing Back to the Future called Pack to the Future in the DVD subset.
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That Kunfused Panda is beautiful. Did that one take you an unusual amount of time? It looks like a tough one.
Thanks, yeah, the DVDs take longer. That, and I've started painting all these at a much larger size than any I've done in the past.
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hmm. I'm definitely interested in those 'future' wackys!! :o
Sci-Fi and futurism are pretty rare in wacky-land, so they are always a big treat for me.
The Wackys in the future subset are just like regular Wackys but they are all themed to have subject matter that pertains to real (or fun to speculate on) future technology or events and how they could apply to a particular product. These are cool because the themes feel a little bit old school, are a bit cerebral and most have a nice hint of menace to them. Aqua Finda which has been shown is from this set. I am painting the 20 Future and DVD stickers. I did not do any base set stickers this time for the first time since series 1! Feelin' old.
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My understanding was that the BP sticker was made long before the oil spill, that it was just an interesting coincidence. Although if I'm wrong, can someone correct me on that?
No, I did the BP sticker after the spill.
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Thanks for posting! Where did you find this sell sheet?
I found the PDF file at http://magazine-exchange.com/product-information-sheets. I should have given props to that site. I don't believe that Topps actually prints sell sheets anymore, at least not for their humor sets. They seem to just send them out digitally.
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I found the PDF file at http://magazine-exchange.com/product-information-sheets. I should have given props to that site. I don't believe that Topps actually prints sell sheets anymore, at least not for their humor sets. They seem to just send them out digitally.
Cool. Thanks Fred!
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Bring on series 8.....but please provide rational odds on the Golds / Sketches if you do them.
If I buy a whole case of cards there better be at least one super hard card in there :)
DrDeal
I wouldn't be surprised at all if the odds are even worse with ANS8. Haven't the odds gotten worse with each ANS release? And every time there seems to be a big uproar about it, yet Topps keeps sticking it to the collectors.
I'm calling it now: Sketch cards will be 1:5000 packs.
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The Wackys in the future subset are just like regular Wackys but they are all themed to have subject matter that pertains to real (or fun to speculate on) future technology or events and how they could apply to a particular product. These are cool because the themes feel a little bit old school, are a bit cerebral and most have a nice hint of menace to them. Aqua Finda which has been shown is from this set. I am painting the 20 Future and DVD stickers. I did not do any base set stickers this time for the first time since series 1! Feelin' old.
I'm sorry to hear you didn't do any of the base stickers as I really enjoy your work. I'm glad you got 20 of the subset stickers done, though. Are those stickers going to be released in the same amount as the base stickers?
In another post you said you're painting these on a bigger size. Why the change?
Thanks, Dave, as always for the insight and info!
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FrankenBury looks cool! The graphic on the current box is 2D to begin with, so it's a great rendering!
Great times in Wacky-Land! Erasers are here, Old School 2 and ANS8 coming soon....nice!
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FrankenBury looks cool! The graphic on the current box is 2D to begin with, so it's a great rendering!
Great times in Wacky-Land! Erasers are here, Old School 2 and ANS8 coming soon....nice!
And you forgot the series 7 Postcards which shouldn't be too much longer!
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FrankenBury looks cool! The graphic on the current box is 2D to begin with, so it's a great rendering!
It's fine for most kids I'm sure. But to the discerning eye it's all wrong. If Dave painted it you'd say "Oh, now I see how bad it was".
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I really like the gags. It's only the artistic execution that's under scrutiny.
Thanks. I'm just trying to be dramatic!
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Hey guys,
I really agree, wackys All-New Series 8 is gonna be AWESOME!!
Looking forward to Pack to the Future and Wacky DVDs!
pauly
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It's fine for most kids I'm sure. But to the discerning eye it's all wrong. If Dave painted it you'd say "Oh, now I see how bad it was".
I've got a question for Plan9, and for SlamJim - though I invite anyone with a perspective to share - it's one of artistic approach.
What do you guys think is the best approach to packages like the Franken Berry, where the main graphic element is a mostly-flatly-rendered character?
Looking at similar cases in Old School 1, it seems that Dave took the approach to bring more dimension to the original mascot illustration.
With a standard package, where the graphic elements are just a flat logo and text, it works to bring rendered elements on top of it, as the package as a whole is rendered - so they aren't really fighting one another. In those cases, fully rendered characters are often introduced on top of the package, like on CRUST and CREEP, for instance.
But where the character is the element, is bringing more dimension to the original mascot the only workable way to go?
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I've got a question for Plan9, and for SlamJim - though I invite anyone with a perspective to share - it's one of artistic approach.
What do you guys think is the best approach to packages like the Franken Berry, where the main graphic element is a mostly-flatly-rendered character?
Looking at similar cases in Old School 1, it seems that Dave took the approach to bring more dimension to the original mascot illustration.
With a standard package, where the graphic elements are just a flat logo and text, it works to bring rendered elements on top of it, as the package as a whole is rendered - so they aren't really fighting one another. In those cases, fully rendered characters are often introduced on top of the package, like on CRUST and CREEP, for instance.
But where the character is the element, is bringing more dimension to the original mascot the only workable way to go?
That is how I always approach them. It's the Cap'N Crud style. If they show a a realistic rendering or photo of the bowl of cereal I add some depth to the 2D mascot. If the cereal was completely a 2D image I'd probably keep the mascot 2D as well but it really depend on a few factors (color, the style of the original image). I think there are around five mascots in OLDS2 and I did them all like I did Franken Brainy which was add just a bit of depth even though one of them was a completely 2D image.
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I understand the jarring effect that can result by combining 2D and 3D. I don't have as much of a problem with Franken Bury as others do, but I get it. It looks like two different worlds colliding. On the current box of Franken Berry, the character is very graphic in nature, almost like pop art. I think adding too much dimension to the character might ruin him. My approach would probably be to flatten the dirt somewhat. That it, if I could paint.
Franken Berry box:
http://www.topcultured.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/frankenberry-cereal-box-ebay.jpg
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What are die cut motion tags?
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I hope there's ANS8 pre-orders in the May 2011 Previews.
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I've got a question for Plan9, and for SlamJim - though I invite anyone with a perspective to share - it's one of artistic approach.
What do you guys think is the best approach to packages like the Franken Berry, where the main graphic element is a mostly-flatly-rendered character?
Looking at similar cases in Old School 1, it seems that Dave took the approach to bring more dimension to the original mascot illustration.
With a standard package, where the graphic elements are just a flat logo and text, it works to bring rendered elements on top of it, as the package as a whole is rendered - so they aren't really fighting one another. In those cases, fully rendered characters are often introduced on top of the package, like on CRUST and CREEP, for instance.
But where the character is the element, is bringing more dimension to the original mascot the only workable way to go?
I think Dave's description is the best way. It's the approach Saunders established and should never be changed lest it become a different brand. But for Franken Bury, the artist also got the personality wrong. Franken Berry is a quivering pussy. He would never have an angry expression unless that's the comedic twist. It's not the twist on Franken Bury so it looks wrong. Being buried alive he should be in a wild panic. And the dirt probably should be cereal instead.
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I would have to agree that sounds more like Franken Berry .
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I hope there's ANS8 pre-orders in the May 2011 Previews.
if Topps is serious about a late July release, then the pre-order has to be in the May Previews to make that date. We'll see, the May catalog comes out in a month.
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I think Dave's description is the best way. It's the approach Saunders established and should never be changed lest it become a different brand. But for Franken Bury, the artist also got the personality wrong. Franken Berry is a quivering pussy. He would never have an angry expression unless that's the comedic twist. It's not the twist on Franken Bury so it looks wrong. Being buried alive he should be in a wild panic. And the dirt probably should be cereal instead.
I can't say I disagree with you and Dave, yet I do notice that a alteration from the flattened look of a mascot like that moves further away from the original look of the package, than some other mascot-less packages, where a character is simply introduced on-top of it. Or where mascots were more rendered, as in Swiss Mess.
Super Cigar Crisp seemed to make an effort to keep the Wacky version of the mascot illustrated flatly, and it is truer to the original package/box - but at the same time, it looks less like the Saunders kind of Wacky we were used to seeing at the time.
Which isn't to say that one is better or worse, so much as it is that the kinds of packages I love, the kinds with flat, more cartoon-like mascots, don't lend themselves to the Wacky look as much as other types of packaging might.
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The sell sheet has a very preliminary checklist on it:
http://magazine-exchange.com/product_downloads/pdf/WackyPackagesSeries8SellSheet.pdf
Good guess about the blu-ray subset!
Thank you for posting the sell sheet Fred, I absolutely like Hop Pockets.
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I think Dave's description is the best way. It's the approach Saunders established and should never be changed lest it become a different brand. But for Franken Bury, the artist also got the personality wrong. Franken Berry is a quivering pussy. He would never have an angry expression unless that's the comedic twist. It's not the twist on Franken Bury so it looks wrong. Being buried alive he should be in a wild panic. And the dirt probably should be cereal instead.
The gag is the product is used to bury spooky monsters, not wimpy monsters, so that's not supposed to be Franken Berry as we know him.
But I can also understand the choice of having a terrified monster. I just didn't want people to think someone was being unnecessarily cruel to a harmless monster!
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The gag is the product is used to bury spooky monsters, not wimpy monsters, so that's not supposed to be Franken Berry as we know him.
But I can also understand the choice of having a terrified monster. I just didn't want people to think someone was being unnecessarily cruel to a harmless monster!
Look, just accept the mob mentality and realize you stink. Go back to that funny strip of yours!
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Look, just accept the mob mentality and realize you stink. Go back to that funny strip of yours!
Mob mentality? Really?
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Mob mentality? Really?
Not really, I was just joking with my pal Mark but I forgot to include a smiley.
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I know you always have my back, Mitch! :D
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Franken Berry and Froot Loops look weird somehow. Like they were rendered in photoshop. Franken Berry is really unattractive. Wrong expression. Realistic dirt with a flat graffiti style character. Bad mix. Very disappointing for me being a big fan of Franken Berry. The art on Panda and Aqua both look great.
I agree that the realistic looking dirt/cereal has way too much contrast to the character and doesn't look right. Either the character or the dirt should have been changed to the same style as the other. Frite Loops though, I find that awesome!
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I agree that the realistic looking dirt/cereal has way too much contrast to the character and doesn't look right. Either the character or the dirt should have been changed to the same style as the other. Frite Loops though, I find that awesome!
Yeah Frite Lopps does look nice. It just looks a little slick for a Wacky painting like maybe it was done digitally.
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Has this been posted?:
http://www.toywiz.com/wackypackages8pack.html
Toywiz has ANS 8 packs for presale. The listing says "Each pack contains 6 Wacky Base Stickers PLUS one (1) Wacky Parallel PLUS one (1) special Insert."
I wonder how that works?
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Has this been posted?:
http://www.toywiz.com/wackypackages8pack.html
Toywiz has ANS 8 packs for presale. The listing says "Each pack contains 6 Wacky Base Stickers PLUS one (1) Wacky Parallel PLUS one (1) special Insert."
I wonder how that works?
Thanks for posting. Makes me wonder about what the new series will include.
I looked at the other Wacky items this place sells and their prices are high and random.
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Has this been posted?:
http://www.toywiz.com/wackypackages8pack.html
Toywiz has ANS 8 packs for presale. The listing says "Each pack contains 6 Wacky Base Stickers PLUS one (1) Wacky Parallel PLUS one (1) special Insert."
I wonder how that works?
I think their talking about the NEW magnets, Blu-Ray cards, some tag thingy...in addition to the foil and gold parallels...
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Guess what? I pre-ordered an ANS8 box for around $42 on the Midtown Comics web site!
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Guess what? I pre-ordered an ANS8 box for around $42 on the Midtown Comics web site!
After all your complaints about the delays of your Old School pre-order?
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After all your complaints about the delays of your Old School pre-order?
What do you mean? Signed Dr. Deal........
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After all your complaints about the delays of your Old School pre-order?
Any word yet on when ANS9 will be hitting previews?
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What do you mean? Signed Dr. Deal........
Not following you here. I did not post anything on this topic.
DrDeal
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Guess what? I pre-ordered an ANS8 box for around $42 on the Midtown Comics web site!
Thanks for the heads up. I ordered 2 boxes from them.
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Any word yet on when ANS9 will be hitting previews?
It's too early to think about a possible ANS9.
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It's too early to think about a possible ANS9.
It's never too early to start waiting.
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It's too early to think about a possible ANS9.
But not too early to start pre-waiting!
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It's never too early to start waiting.
Jinx!
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Not following you here. I did not post anything on this topic.
DrDeal
No, just a joke because of your requests for PC 7 release dates. ;D
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It's never too early to start waiting.
Since we posted nearly the same thing at the exact same time and I said "Jinx!", I think that means you can't post until you buy me a Wacky or I say your name.
Because I enjoy your posts so much, Mark (aka Gurgle), please note that you are hereby released from the "jinx".
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Topps emailed me an update on ANS9. Anyone who doesn't begin their pre-wait by Monday will not be allowed to regular wait.
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Topps emailed me an update on ANS9. Anyone who doesn't begin their pre-wait by Monday will not be allowed to regular wait.
Did they say what time Monday? I'm pretty busy and may have to get someone else to start pre-waiting for me.
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I hope there's ANS8 pre-orders in the May 2011 Previews.
yep, officially in the May Previews - with an 08/03/11 street date
TOPPS COMPANY
MAY11 1395 TOPPS WACKY PACKAGES SERIES 8 STICKER T/C BOX (C: 1-1-2) 08/03/11 SRP: $1.99 = $
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Did they say what time Monday? I'm pretty busy and may have to get someone else to start pre-waiting for me.
Remember that on Monday, you can only pre-wait 5 units worth of wait (which is a witt).
When the pre-waiting period is over, you can wait additional witts at that time. But then you can
only wait until you are at witts-end. At that point, the waiting is over. Or so I have been told.
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yep, officially in the May Previews - with an 08/03/11 street date
TOPPS COMPANY
MAY11 1395 TOPPS WACKY PACKAGES SERIES 8 STICKER T/C BOX (C: 1-1-2) 08/03/11 SRP: $1.99 = $
Ya know what kind of gimmick would get me to buy more packs? Not sketch cards. GUM.
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Ya know what kind of gimmick would get me to buy more packs? Not sketch cards. GUM.
Gum would be awesome.
Sketch cards will undoubtedly move more boxes, but gum would be neat.
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Ya know what kind of gimmick would get me to buy more packs? Not sketch cards. GUM.
I've got the perfect solution...
sketches drawn on the sticks of GUM!!!
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I've got the perfect solution...
sketches drawn on the sticks of GUM!!!
Brilliant! Then we wouldn't have to worry about gum stains on the sketch cards because there would be
a sketch stained on the gum. Nicely done.
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Thanks for the heads up. I ordered 2 boxes from them.
Did they charge shipping or is it free over a certain amount / even on pre-orders??
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What is the best deal including shipping on two boxes of ANS8 for pre-order? I want to pre-order but always see a cheaper deal rigth after I lock it down? Please advise, Thanks, DrDeal
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Ya know what kind of gimmick would get me to buy more packs? Not sketch cards. GUM.
It's funny but they brought gum back for a short time and then people started complaining they had too much gum and said they preferred getting the stickers that had been displaced.
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I've got the perfect solution...
sketches drawn on the sticks of GUM!!!
Be careful what you suggest - I'm sure there was a Batman animated series in the last few years that had gum sticks with different drawings on them...... I do not want to be collecting pre-printed Wacky gum pieces!
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Did they charge shipping or is it free over a certain amount / even on pre-orders??
It was free for economy shipping (3-12)days if you spent 75 dollars or more. It saved me 12-13 bucks over using priority shipping.
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It was free for economy shipping (3-12)days if you spent 75 dollars or more. It saved me 12-13 bucks over using priority shipping.
Thx Dude..that's what I thought...but it didn't seem to show up once you put it in yoour cart..I guess it kicks in when you go to check out?? wanted to make sure...
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Midtown comics offers free shipping for orders over $75, BUT it only applies to book orders. I ordered two boxes of ANS8 and they do not charge for shipping at the time of the pre-order. You will be charged for economy shipping when they ship. I spoke to their cust service dept about this and that is what I was told.
Great Pre-order price of $42.74 pre box but you do have pay shipping.
DrDeal
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It's funny but they brought gum back for a short time and then people started complaining they had too much gum and said they preferred getting the stickers that had been displaced.
I am one who would prefer and extra sticker to the gum. While the gum has a nostalgic kick, I think I probably chewed about two pieces out of all the gum I opened in the ANS.
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I am one who would prefer and extra sticker to the gum. While the gum has a nostalgic kick, I think I probably chewed about two pieces out of all the gum I opened in the ANS.
One of the good things about the gum is where I have my boxes stored the gum makes it smell nice everytime you enter...brings you back to the day...even if its only the smell...can't even remember what series had the gum...my boxes are unopened... :P
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The one thing about the gum that works for me is the smell. I love that smell. It reminds me of back in the late 70's opening tons of baseball cards and having sticks of gum stacked up.
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I've read that smells can have a strong effect on nostalgia. For me that's the reason I want the gum back. Maybe Topps will catch on and give the wrappers a gum scent.
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I like the gum smell too. However, I worry about bugs getting into things. Even with the gum wrapped, I think there's a chance little critters could get at it. I've stored food items unopened and, while they don't always get messed with, I'd rather not take that chance.
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I like the gum smell too. However, I worry about bugs getting into things. Even with the gum wrapped, I think there's a chance little critters could get at it. I've stored food items unopened and, while they don't always get messed with, I'd rather not take that chance.
That means that if they produce "Scratch-n-Sniff" gum Wackys or Wrappers, then you might have "Bug Wally" eating your Wackys...Now that's Wacky!!! :o :P
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Midtown comics offers free shipping for orders over $75, BUT it only applies to book orders. I ordered two boxes of ANS8 and they do not charge for shipping at the time of the pre-order. You will be charged for economy shipping when they ship. I spoke to their cust service dept about this and that is what I was told.
Great Pre-order price of $42.74 pre box but you do have pay shipping.
DrDeal
I learned today that shipping on a two box pre-order from Midtown will cost $13.99. They only offer priority mail and no economy shipping on pre-orders. This brings the two box total to $99.47 which is retail minus the tax. I canceled my pre-order today as I will just buy them all at retail unless I can find a better deal online.
DrDeal
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I learned today that shipping on a two box pre-order from Midtown will cost $13.99. They only offer priority mail and no economy shipping on pre-orders. This brings the two box total to $99.47 which is retail minus the tax. I canceled my pre-order today as I will just buy them all at retail unless I can find a better deal online.
DrDeal
Hence another reason why I am being turned off by new Wackys. Ever since Lockwood dropped out of the picture, it seems we have been paying nearly full retail price for them and I don't think they are worth that much.
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Potomac has them for just slightly better on shipping, $8.95
I'm having trouble getting to their site tonight, but I could still find the below in Google Cache
PRE-SALE ITEMS
Wacky Packages Series 8 [2011/Hobby] Box(Jul 27) $41
Wacky Packages Series 8 Case [2011/Hobby/8 boxes](Jul 27) $308
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Potomac has them for just slightly better on shipping, $8.95
I'm having trouble getting to their site tonight, but I could still find the below into in Google Cache
PRE-SALE ITEMS
Wacky Packages Series 8 [2011/Hobby] Box(Jul 27) $41
Wacky Packages Series 8 Case [2011/Hobby/8 boxes](Jul 27) $308
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Thanks for posting. Not a bad deal if one is going to order 4 or more boxes. I think I'll probably stick with buying at Target or my local comic shop.
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Thanks for posting. Not a bad deal if one is going to order 4 or more boxes. I think I'll probably stick with buying at Target or my local comic shop.
I'm with you Tom, For me it will be the local Target, My friend Joe who runs the comic book shop and my friend Darlene at the baseball card store.
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I think for ANS 8 I will just buy retail. I got too burned with ANS7 looking for sketches without pulling one. Depening on the inserts I may be happy with just the base set. Anyone know all the inserts yet?
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I will likely just pre-order one box of ANS8 from my local comic shop. They don't give me a break at all on the retail, sadly - that's the standard practice for cards and such. But if my local Target fails to carry them, I would like to at least get a base set or two.
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Thanks for posting. Not a bad deal if one is going to order 4 or more boxes. I think I'll probably stick with buying at Target or my local comic shop.
Target will work for me, plus they usually get them one or two weeks before the dealers for the last few releases.
DrDeal
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I think for ANS 8 I will just buy retail. I got too burned with ANS7 looking for sketches without pulling one. Depening on the inserts I may be happy with just the base set. Anyone know all the inserts yet?
I'm not doing anything until I know whether or not they improved the odds.
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Midtown comics offers free shipping for orders over $75, BUT it only applies to book orders. I ordered two boxes of ANS8 and they do not charge for shipping at the time of the pre-order. You will be charged for economy shipping when they ship. I spoke to their cust service dept about this and that is what I was told.
Great Pre-order price of $42.74 pre box but you do have pay shipping.
DrDeal
Thanks, that changes everything. I wondered why no postage showed up, but when I clicked on show rates it said Free OVER $75. It must not be for stickers, only books, comics, etc.
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Thanks, that changes everything. I wondered why no postage showed up, but when I clicked on show rates it said Free OVER $75. It must not be for stickers, only books, comics, etc.
They sent me an email regarding my ques. on pre-order free shipping..answer: NADA - not on pre-orders..only books..
didn't even notice that they don't do economy shipping just 1st class...thx everyone for the head up!!
"Have a Wacky....oh just kidding...." :P
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Thanks, that changes everything. I wondered why no postage showed up, but when I clicked on show rates it said Free OVER $75. It must not be for stickers, only books, comics, etc.
What is the benefit of you guys doing a pre-order if the price is the same as retail? Are you expecting to get it earlier than the stores do?
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I can't see waiting 4 months on a pre-order ;D
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What is the benefit of you guys doing a pre-order if the price is the same as retail? Are you expecting to get it earlier than the stores do?
They never have the boxes in the store...and you have to waste time going around to find it...pain in the f*** ass...i don't have time...a least i know i will get it...don 't care if i have to wait...might be better than the erasers...ANS7 was pretty good...
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They never have the boxes in the store...and you have to waste time going around to find it...pain in the f*** ass...i don't have time...a least i know i will get it...don 't care if i have to wait...might be better than the erasers...ANS7 was pretty good...
Ok, that makes sense. The pre-orders should be in your hand before the retail stores get them. If they are weeks behind that would bother me.
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Ok, that makes sense. The pre-orders should be in your hand before the retail stores get them. If they are weeks behind that would bother me.
That would be cool if they beat the retail store...but its ok...i don't just order 1 or 2 boxes..that also makes the difference...
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I'm waiting on ANS8 until after-the-fact. Will probably just buy a complete base set + less-than-insane-odds bonus cards a couple of months later.
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Maybe its time for someone from Topps to let us in on what they decided for the Odds for the Sketch cards this time around in ANS8? This will be a nice acid test to gauge the impact of Collector feedback on their decisions. I think our dissatisfaction with the Sketch odds for ANS7 was widely voiced so there is little doubt that we were heard. Fingers crossed. This will determine how much I spend on this series.
DrDeal
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I pre-ordered another ANS8 box - This time at Westfield Comics!
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Maybe its time for someone from Topps to let us in on what they decided for the Odds for the Sketch cards this time around in ANS8? This will be a nice acid test to gauge the impact of Collector feedback on their decisions. I think our dissatisfaction with the Sketch odds for ANS7 was widely voiced so there is little doubt that we were heard. Fingers crossed. This will determine how much I spend on this series.
DrDeal
That's what I'm waiting on too. Potomac sent me a pre-order email with a little discount if the order is placed by today, but I'm not ordering big unless they decide to improve the odds. My guess is they leave the odds the way they were for series 7, but we should know soon enough.
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That's what I'm waiting on too. Potomac sent me a pre-order email with a little discount if the order is placed by today, but I'm not ordering big unless they decide to improve the odds. My guess is they leave the odds the way they were for series 7, but we should know soon enough.
I'm waiting too. ANS7 was the first released where I jumped in feet first and bought a case. I am still eating these things for breakfast, lunch and 4th-meal. For dinner, I lay off the fiber.
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That's what I'm waiting on too. Potomac sent me a pre-order email with a little discount if the order is placed by today, but I'm not ordering big unless they decide to improve the odds. My guess is they leave the odds the way they were for series 7, but we should know soon enough.
I'm a sucker for Wackies so I ordered 2 cases from Potomac, Lets hope this time around I get a sketch card.
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TFAW.com has pre-orders for ANS8 boxes at around $38!
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TFAW.com has pre-orders for ANS8 boxes at around $38!
What's the cost of shipping and is there a minimum order?
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TFAW.com has pre-orders for ANS8 boxes at around $38!
Does that include shipping though? Potomac is at $42.00 but they include shipping for orders over $150.00.
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Does that include shipping though? Potomac is at $42.00 but they include shipping for orders over $150.00.
I think so...it 6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other...I thought you were buying RETAIL??? what's up...Still NO new ODDs....
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I think so...it 6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other...I thought you were buying RETAIL??? what's up...Still NO new ODDs....
I'm not sure yet. If they go with the same odds as series 7 I probably will just buy them retail, but if they improve the odds and I can buy bulk at a reduced pack rate I'll go that route. So what are we saving by going with a dealer, like $0.32 per pack? If my #'s are correct then if I bought 3-cases I would save $185.00 off of retail. Not too bad. Even at that savings if they don't improve the odds the chances are you'll take a beating!
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I'm not sure yet. If they go with the same odds as series 7 I probably will just buy them retail, but if they improve the odds and I can buy bulk at a reduced pack rate I'll go that route. So what are we saving by going with a dealer, like $0.32 per pack? If my #'s are correct then if I bought 3-cases I would save $185.00 off of retail. Not too bad. Even at that savings if they don't improve the odds the chances are you'll take a beating!
I hear you on the odds argument...when will we know...or maybe not at all...see if Dave can shed some light on it...
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The Odds are the big question that needs some addressing to pump up the pre-orders. Topps should step up if they want to maximize collector pre-orders.
DrDeal
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The Odds are the big question that needs some addressing to pump up the pre-orders. Topps should step up if they want to maximize collector pre-orders.
Have you tried contacting Topps customer service to ask about the odds?
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Have you tried contacting Topps customer service to ask about the odds?
No. I have not gone that route. I prefer the intrigue of this boards fro my Wacky news.
DrDeal
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No. I have not gone that route. I prefer the intrigue of this boards fro my Wacky news.
DrDeal
I am goning to call them an ask..will report back...probably fall on deaf ears...
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I am goning to call them an ask..will report back...probably fall on deaf ears...
Yup, you have about 1 in a 1,000 on that one I would say!
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Yup, you have about 1 in a 1,000 on that one I would say!
I hope that's not the same odds as sketch cards!
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I got the latest issue of Non-Sport Update yesterday. In the preview section for next issue, it said there'd be an article about Wacky series 8. How much info and how accurate remains to be seen, but it'll be something to look out for. I believe the issue should be out in early July.
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I got the latest issue of Non-Sport Update yesterday. In the preview section for next issue, it said there'd be an article about Wacky series 8. How much info and how accurate remains to be seen, but it'll be something to look out for. I believe the issue should be out in early July.
Maybe it might show more ANS8 entries!
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I got the latest issue of Non-Sport Update yesterday. In the preview section for next issue, it said there'd be an article about Wacky series 8. How much info and how accurate remains to be seen, but it'll be something to look out for. I believe the issue should be out in early July.
PS This month's issue says that Series 8 will be released in August and Wacky Packages Erasers Series 2 will be released in October. This month's issue also features a juicy half page horizontal, 4-color CEREAL KILLERS TRADING CARDS ad that made me go out and buy a box! I didn't know what you were all talking about re Cereal Killers until I saw this ad
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It's never too early to start waiting.
Or worrying.....
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What is the latest on the release of ANS8? Is Target the place to score them first as usual? I enjoy the run up to these releases and find it fun to stalk Targets looking for the Gravity feeds when they hit. I will be looking in Target now for the "Coming soon" signage they place on top of the card section. I will score one of those if possible. I got one last time around.
DrDeal
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What is the latest on the release of ANS8? Is Target the place to score them first as usual? I enjoy the run up to these releases and find it fun to stalk Targets looking for the Gravity feeds when they hit. I will be looking in Target now for the "Coming soon" signage they place on top of the card section. I will score one of those if possible. I got one last time around.
DrDeal
We are just about 1 month away until the ANS8 release!
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So the "Coming Soon" sign should show up in Target card sections soon.
DrDeal
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So the "Coming Soon" sign should show up in Target card sections soon.
DrDeal
I had the ANS itch so bad last week that I bought 24 packs of ANS7 from Target. I pulled 2 foils, 2 silver flashes, and 2 pinks. I estimate the current value of those to be about 6 dollars and fifty cents! I sure hope series 8 is better in that regard.
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I've read that smells can have a strong effect on nostalgia.
Passing a woman in a store that has on the perfume that an old flame once wore is a phenomenon that gives me whiplash on rare occasion.
Also, I chuckle when I say to myself, "That is what my teacher in grammar school wore" or the old lady (looked just like your Sweet'nSlow gal) who always hugged me at church, and then I smelled like her perfume for the rest of the day, yuck
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I really like this new 7UP gag. I think it "works" and enjoy the character. The type of expression you'd expect after eating a can!
[expando]http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z332/rbishop224/ANS8.png[/expando]
I believe “ate up” ain’t proper English, but heck, sometimes daisies pass for marigolds
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I wouldn't be surprised at all if the odds are even worse with ANS8. Haven't the odds gotten worse with each ANS release? And every time there seems to be a big uproar about it, yet Topps keeps sticking it to the collectors.
I'm calling it now: Sketch cards will be 1:5000 packs.
I Have It On Very Good Sources That The Sketch Cards Will Be Inserted At Extremely Likely Odds!
Those Odds Are 1:1,500, 001
HAPPY HUNTING!!!
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We are just about 1 month away until the ANS8 release!
I keep hearing a July 25 ship date. We shall see...
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I Have It On Very Good Sources That The Sketch Cards Will Be Inserted At Extremely Likely Odds!
Those Odds Are 1:1,500, 001
HAPPY HUNTING!!!
I don't understand the odds you are referring to. Series 7 had 300 total sketches @ 1:2,340 packs. What is 1:1,500,001 referring to? One and a half million packs doesn't make any sense. 1,500 packs would make more sense, but even at that it's not significantly better than series 7.
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I don't understand the odds you are referring to. Series 7 had 300 total sketches @ 1:2,340 packs. What is 1:1,500,001 referring to? One and a half million packs doesn't make any sense. 1,500 packs would make more sense, but even at that it's not significantly better than series 7.
I think it was meant as a joke... ha ha
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I think it was meant as a joke... ha ha
Oh, I hope your right. He shouldn't joke with a completist. We take collecting very serious!
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Any more previews of ANS8 to come before the ANS8 stickers are sent to stores?
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I think that having the sketch odds at something like 1:100 packs (i.e., one sketch per every 4 boxes on average) would be a good middle ground for this series. I'm pretty much down to one box per series now since the Flashback days, but even I would be tempted to buy multiple boxes with those odds.
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I think that having the sketch odds at something like 1:100 packs (i.e., one sketch per every 4 boxes on average) would be a good middle ground for this series. I'm pretty much down to one box per series now since the Flashback days, but even I would be tempted to buy multiple boxes with those odds.
I don't see it happening. What was the production run on ANS7? Was it around 600k boxes? That would be about 150,000 sketch cards. I would love it and they would move a ton of product but it's just not reasonable to think they would do so many sketches.
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Any more previews of ANS8 to come before the ANS8 stickers are sent to stores?
The latest issue of Non-Sport Update magazine is slated to have a piece on ANS8. http://www.nonsportupdate.com/currentissue.htm
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ANS 8 will be a set of 33 sketch cards with the rare base card thrown in. Afterwards, they'll be releasing a whole series of sketch posters to help everyone sort out what is going on. It will also include rare foil backs, and more of the blank insert cards like in ANS 7. Artist signed ABC gum too!
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The latest issue of Non-Sport Update magazine is slated to have a piece on ANS8. http://www.nonsportupdate.com/currentissue.htm
That's good, any idea when they release that issue? I couldn't find it on their website?
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"The wack is back"!
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The latest issue of Non-Sport Update magazine is slated to have a piece on ANS8. http://www.nonsportupdate.com/currentissue.htm
thanks for posting! I subscribe to NSU, so I'm happy to know that will be in the next issue. As far as I know, it's slated to be relased soon.
I looked at the link for upcoming releases. Under "to be determined" it says there will be a series of "GPK magnet cards with candy". I'd love it if Topps did a series of all Wacky magnets!
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Under "to be determined" it says there will be a series of "GPK magnet cards with candy". I'd love it if Topps did a series of all Wacky magnets!
The GPK magnet/candy set will include 12 all-new images. A pretty neat idea, it was originally set for August release but it may have been delayed until next year.
http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=Garbage+Pail+Kids+Magnet+_1147325
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The GPK magnet/candy set will include 12 all-new images. A pretty neat idea, it was originally set for August release but it may have been delayed until next year.
http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=Garbage+Pail+Kids+Magnet+_1147325
I agree that this sounds like a great idea! I hope Topps will do something like this with Wackys. Don't know if you can say, but is Topps even considering something like this?
And, on a related note, has it been confirmed that magnets will be in ANS8?
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Maybe this has been discussed already, but how about lents?
Will we ever see a new Wacky Package lent again?
They seem quite popular.
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Maybe this has been discussed already, but how about lents?
Will we ever see a new Wacky Package lent again?
They seem quite popular.
I'd like to see a whole series of them!
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I was at my local comic shop today and asked if they knew when ANS8 would arrive. I was told it was scheduled to arrive in two weeks, but they never know for sure until they get their inventory sheet in, one week ahead of time. The manager told me he'd call next week if they are scheduled to arrive the week after (meaning, arriving on July 27). I'll keep y'all posted if I hear anything.
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I was at my local comic shop today and asked if they knew when ANS8 would arrive. I was told it was scheduled to arrive in two weeks, but they never know for sure until they get their inventory sheet in, one week ahead of time. The manager told me he'd call next week if they are scheduled to arrive the week after (meaning, arriving on July 27). I'll keep y'all posted if I hear anything.
As I now I heard the 27th...BUT...they could still be cancelled... :P :P :P :P
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Well I just got the new Non-Sport Update magazine in my mailbox, and there is a very nice 2-page article on Wackys and the new ANS8. They mention some of the artists for the series and a little better detail on the subsets, but those looking for pack odds will be disappointed like me. I guess we'll have to wait until we get them in-hand for that.
Here is the ad that is also in this issue.............
(http://s3.postimage.org/2jezlhps4/ANS8.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2jezlhps4/)
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Well I just got the new Non-Sport Update magazine in my mailbox, and there is a very nice 2-page article on Wackys and the new ANS8. They mention some of the artists for the series and a little better detail on the subsets, but those looking for pack odds will be disappointed like me. I guess we'll have to wait until we get them in-hand for that.
Here is the ad that is also in this issue.............
(http://s3.postimage.org/2jezlhps4/ANS8.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2jezlhps4/)
The ad even shows an image of another ANS8 for its first time: Sting Pop (Which is the 3rd. ANS Wacky entry to spoof Topps' Ring Pop, the other 2 were Bling Pup in ANS1 and Thing Pop in ANS6).
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The ad even shows an image of another ANS8 for its first time: Sting Pop (Which is the 3rd. ANS Wacky entry to spoof Topps' Ring Pop, the other 2 were Bling Pup in ANS1 and Thing Pop in ANS6).
Yea..what's up with that..can't they crack on other products - even the three they did for that one are weak-ies...
it's gettin' lame...Did they ever do one for Lea&Perrin's, Taylor pork roll, Sargento Cheese, to name a few... :]
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Here is the NSU article for anyone who doesn't get the magazine...............
(http://s1.postimage.org/117j276ys/NSU_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/117j276ys/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/117kpqjgk/NSU_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/117kpqjgk/)
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Here is the NSU article for anyone who doesn't get the magazine...............
(http://s1.postimage.org/117j276ys/NSU_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/117j276ys/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/117kpqjgk/NSU_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/117kpqjgk/)
I'm glad Jeff mentioned the Luggage Tags. I think everyone will really like these! Originally, we were talking about doing lenticulars, but the tags turned out even better, IMO
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So Jeff Zapata is leaving Topps? Where is he going?
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So Jeff Zapata is leaving Topps? Where is he going?
I think it's past tense. He's been gone for several weeks. From what I heard his didn't go anywhere new yet.
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ANS 8 will be a set of 33 sketch cards with the rare base card thrown in. Afterwards, they'll be releasing a whole series of sketch posters to help everyone sort out what is going on. It will also include rare foil backs, and more of the blank insert cards like in ANS 7. Artist signed ABC gum too!
;D
I can't be the only one who really likes this idea? :^)
Have to say the sample ANS8 stickers in the flyers are looking awesome. I'll likely get a box or two for the base stickers alone.
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So Jeff Zapata is leaving Topps? Where is he going?
I wouldn't worry. He'll be around. Wackys are in his blood.
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So the flyer/ad said cominging july but the articles aid august...which is it does anyone know for sure?
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So the flyer/ad said cominging july but the articles aid august...which is it does anyone know for sure?
The series tend to ship to stores late in the release month (a la the July 25th or 27th date that sites are reporting for ANS8) so they are most widely available in the following month.
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Yea..what's up with that..can't they crack on other products - even the three they did for that one are weak-ies...
it's gettin' lame...Did they ever do one for Lea&Perrin's, Taylor pork roll, Sargento Cheese, to name a few... :]
They always need to parody at least 1 Topps product per series. I proposed a different one (also a repeat, though not a three-peat) but they already had Sting Pop lined up.
As far as repeating products, the philosophy starting around series 6 was that any series could be some kid's first, so as long as a gag was good, repeats weren't a big deal. Plus they wanted to focus on products that would be well-known to the target audience.
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Here is the NSU article for anyone who doesn't get the magazine...............
I feel compelled to point out that NSU hates it when folks post articles from the magazine. I posted their ANS7 article last year and was called out on it. They are concerned that it hurts sales when their articles are posted for free and I had to agree with the logic, so I removed my post (the damage had been done, alas). So everybody who read the ANS8 article should go out and buy a copy (or two) to support Non-Sport Update! Subscribing is a good idea too.
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I feel compelled to point out that NSU hates it when folks post articles from the magazine. I posted their ANS7 article last year and was called out on it. They are concerned that it hurts sales when their articles are posted for free and I had to agree with the logic, so I removed my post (the damage had been done, alas). So everybody who read the ANS8 article should go out and buy a copy (or two) to support Non-Sport Update! Subscribing is a good idea too.
I understand but one article isn't a whole body of work that you get in a whole magazine. People post articles all the time. I really wouldn't worry about it too much. I think any type of advertising is always good for business. It's the Internet!
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I love those sketches posted but I know my odds of pulling one and it's not good just like ANS7. I spent way too much on ANS7 and that won't happen again. At least with OLDS2 I'm guaranteed a sketch per box. If the odds were that good with ANS8 I would probably go crazy. My head might explode ;)
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I understand but one article isn't a whole body of work that you get in a whole magazine. People post articles all the time. I really wouldn't worry about it too much. I think any type of advertising is always good for business. It's the Internet!
Yes, I wouldn't be surprised if the posting of the article created more sales of NSU than it took away.
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I love those sketches posted but I know my odds of pulling one and it's not good just like ANS7.
I drew the sketches that accompany the article. I was surprised to see 'em. It may not be like gettin' my pitcher on the cover of the Rollin' Stone, but it's pretty cool. BTW I'm in the dark about ANS8 sketch odds too.
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I got my pitcher on the cover of Rolling Stone once. I hit it with my elbow while reaching for the remote.
... BA DUMP PUMP ...
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I drew the sketches that accompany the article. I was surprised to see 'em. It may not be like gettin' my pitcher on the cover of the Rollin' Stone, but it's pretty cool. BTW I'm in the dark about ANS8 sketch odds too.
Funny... I was quoted in Rolling Stone once, and to this day I still consider it a highlight from my career in publishing. Messed-up priorities? Perhaps....
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I understand but one article isn't a whole body of work that you get in a whole magazine. People post articles all the time. I really wouldn't worry about it too much. I think any type of advertising is always good for business. It's the Internet!
How many people might have purchased the whole magazine if they couldn't just read the Wacky article online for free? People interested in just the Wacky article who purchased the mag itself would then have been exposed to some other card sets, and maybe even have subscribed to NSU. I don't see how "It's the internet!" makes it good for their business when they're publishing a magazine, and the internet makes it possible for people to read their magazine content without paying them a cent.
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How many people might have purchased the whole magazine if they couldn't just read the Wacky article online for free? People interested in just the Wacky article who purchased the mag itself would then have been exposed to some other card sets, and maybe even have subscribed to NSU. I don't see how "It's the internet!" makes it good for their business when they're publishing a magazine, and the internet makes it possible for people to read their magazine content without paying them a cent.
I might be an example of why. Being a relative newcomer to serious non-sports card collecting (I owned Wacky's since the original 1st series but only collected as a kid who liked them, not as a serious collector), I had never heard of NSU magazine.
For me, I would never have even known they existed until I read this article and thus now I am: (a) exposed to their magazine; (b) exposed to the content of their magazine via the article. This would make me more likely to search it out and buy it in the future (theoretically).
In reality, I would be unlikely to but their magazine to read one article and would be just as likely to look for a copy in the library, which is also free for me.
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Do we know who painted the Franken Bury sticker? I love it. Very much an old school Wacky "look" to me and I am hoping to see more like it. Uncluttered, concise, clear, great gag, etc.
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I feel compelled to point out that NSU hates it when folks post articles from the magazine. I posted their ANS7 article last year and was called out on it. They are concerned that it hurts sales when their articles are posted for free and I had to agree with the logic, so I removed my post (the damage had been done, alas). So everybody who read the ANS8 article should go out and buy a copy (or two) to support Non-Sport Update! Subscribing is a good idea too.
But what about the people who pick up the magazine, read the artical than toss it back on the shelf? Unless every rag goes plastic bagged its going to happen. Oh well...so bees it!
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How many people might have purchased the whole magazine if they couldn't just read the Wacky article online for free? People interested in just the Wacky article who purchased the mag itself would then have been exposed to some other card sets, and maybe even have subscribed to NSU. I don't see how "It's the internet!" makes it good for their business when they're publishing a magazine, and the internet makes it possible for people to read their magazine content without paying them a cent.
You could build a pretty good case for either side of the argument. I can certainly see a newcomer to the hobby not knowing about NSU, and as a result of seeing my article thinking it's something they should have. If someone on this forum posted EVERY article pertaining to Wackys that would potentially hurt their sales though. The bottom-line is to buy the magazine because it's good for the hobby.
Does anyone subscribe to The Wrapper? My subscription just ran out and I can't decide whether to resubscribe. I can't remember the last time I saw anything in there pertaining to Wackys or any other parody series I collect, or something I wanted to buy from an ad.
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You could build a pretty good case for either side of the argument. I can certainly see a newcomer to the hobby not knowing about NSU, and as a result of seeing my article thinking it's something they should have. If someone on this forum posted EVERY article pertaining to Wackys that would potentially hurt their sales though. The bottom-line is to buy the magazine because it's good for the hobby.
Does anyone subscribe to The Wrapper? My subscription just ran out and I can't decide whether to resubscribe. I can't remember the last time I saw anything in there pertaining to Wackys or any other parody series I collect, or something I wanted to buy from an ad.
It's kind of a slippery slope. I don't see a problem putting up one article. If you posted the whole mag that would be a different story. I don't have a problem with it but if anyone objects then we can remove it. If the publisher asks us to take it down I will honor their wishes.
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It's kind of a slippery slope. I don't see a problem putting up one article. If you posted the whole mag that would be a different story. I don't have a problem with it but if anyone objects then we can remove it. If the publisher asks us to take it down I will honor their wishes.
That's a good way to handle it. I'll refrain from doing it in the future.
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It's kind of a slippery slope. I don't see a problem putting up one article. If you posted the whole mag that would be a different story. I don't have a problem with it but if anyone objects then we can remove it. If the publisher asks us to take it down I will honor their wishes.
While I appreciate the article being scanned and posted, I think the only responsible thing would be to institute a 30 or 60 day self imposed delay for posting things like this. That gives NSU a chance to sell some issues to interested Wacky fans. Clearly no malice was intended but reprinting something like this so quickly isn't a neighborly move.
I'd imagine NSU is, like many printed mags, on it's last legs anyway. No need to speed them along, inadvertently.
Another option might be to post a clipping of the article, rather than the whole thing. That could drive people to their comic shop or online to buy NSU. That could be a much more productive thing.
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But what about the people who pick up the magazine, read the artical than toss it back on the shelf? Unless every rag goes plastic bagged its going to happen. Oh well...so bees it!
As it happens, NSU does come bagged. There's the magazine itself, a separate price guide, and an envelope of promo cards inside.
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You could build a pretty good case for either side of the argument. I can certainly see a newcomer to the hobby not knowing about NSU, and as a result of seeing my article thinking it's something they should have. If someone on this forum posted EVERY article pertaining to Wackys that would potentially hurt their sales though. The bottom-line is to buy the magazine because it's good for the hobby.
Does anyone subscribe to The Wrapper? My subscription just ran out and I can't decide whether to resubscribe. I can't remember the last time I saw anything in there pertaining to Wackys or any other parody series I collect, or something I wanted to buy from an ad.
Hopefully the posted article will encourage people to pick up the magazine - it's a really good publication, and I agree, supporting it is good for the hobby. That's actually the only item I still have on reserve at the comic store. I should ask there about how many copies he usually sells and tell him about the Wacky article - he might want a few extras because of that, since Wackys have been selling like hotcakes there over the last few weeks. I just brought him another 18 sets over the weekend, seems I have gotten a lot of local kids hooked on Wackys :)
I subscribe to the Wrapper, and although there haven't been many parody card articles lately, I still enjoy it just for the other non-sports stuff. I'm really hoping to win the current "giveaway", there's a bunch of Mego Museum cards I'd love to get my hands on. Anyway, last week I used it to locate a card from 1954 that was the last one a friend needed for his set. Should be here today, then I'll send it to him as a big surprise.
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They always need to parody at least 1 Topps product per series. I proposed a different one (also a repeat, though not a three-peat) but they already had Sting Pop lined up.
As far as repeating products, the philosophy starting around series 6 was that any series could be some kid's first, so as long as a gag was good, repeats weren't a big deal. Plus they wanted to focus on products that would be well-known to the target audience.
Ok I see the logic...but it would be nice to institute a rule only to do it twice...it gets kind of silly for us that look forward to new gags on different products...the real basis of Wacky's...
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As far as repeating products, the philosophy starting around series 6 was that any series could be some kid's first, so as long as a gag was good, repeats weren't a big deal. Plus they wanted to focus on products that would be well-known to the target audience.
I say Topps shold just pick 160 different products and be done with it. One set of 80 for all the even numbered series and the other 80 for all the odd numbered series.
that way we won't have to keep playing the "what's on the checklist" guessing game every time.
we'll all know what we're getting each series, and that way we can focus on the important stuff --> the sketch cards
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How many people might have purchased the whole magazine if they couldn't just read the Wacky article online for free? People interested in just the Wacky article who purchased the mag itself would then have been exposed to some other card sets, and maybe even have subscribed to NSU. I don't see how "It's the internet!" makes it good for their business when they're publishing a magazine, and the internet makes it possible for people to read their magazine content without paying them a cent.
Totally agree with you Goo! The article makes the magazine a wacky collectible. It is pretty sad if people who want to read this article can't spend a few bucks to support the magazine that published the article.
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Totally agree with you Goo! The article makes the magazine a wacky collectible. It is pretty sad if people who want to read this article can't spend a few bucks to support the magazine that published the article.
Same problem with music. It's the internet, we're just sharing. Blah, blah, blah.
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What's sad is I wouldn't even know where to buy a magazine like this anymore. A bookstore? 7-11?
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What's sad is I wouldn't even know where to buy a magazine like this anymore. A bookstore? 7-11?
I don't think my local Barnes & Nobel ever has it. I get mine via the internet. ;)
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What's sad is I wouldn't even know where to buy a magazine like this anymore. A bookstore? 7-11?
LOL...This is a good one. The only place i have ever seen NSU on the newstand is at........BORDERS! Good luck, they just went belly up.
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I have never seen NSU sold locally. The only way our local comic shop would have copy is if someone ordered one specifically to buy. There are so many publications out there that places just don't have enough shelf space to carry everything. It is super-competitive.
The other side of the coin is people more and more are getting into reading things electronically. Does NSU offer their magazine in a digital format for sale on their website? With tablets becoming more and more popular, that is a direction publishers need to go in order to reach audiences.
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Totally agree with you Goo! The article makes the magazine a wacky collectible. It is pretty sad if people who want to read this article can't spend a few bucks to support the magazine that published the article.
For me it's a hassle to get that mag not to mention paying shipping...as I have with a couple past issues.
If it came with a bonus card or something tangible I could justify it.
Not to mention the freedom of information act!
Thanks for posting the scans. :great:
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For me it's a hassle to get that mag not to mention paying shipping...as I have with a couple past issues.
If it came with a bonus card or something tangible I could justify it.
Not to mention the freedom of information act!
Thanks for posting the scans. :great:
The magazine almost always includes a sealed envelope of promo cards, some of which are NSU exclusives, and are considered collectible.
As for the Freedom of Information Act, that applies to governmental agencies. Private publishers are more likely to cite copyright law.
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The magazine almost always includes a sealed envelope of promo cards, some of which are NSU exclusives, and are considered collectible.
As for the Freedom of Information Act, that applies to governmental agencies. Private publishers are more likely to cite copyright law.
Don't buy into that BS,,,all information should be free!
As for any bonus stuff then post up if so and i'll buy it.
I'm sure if it had any thing extra they would have advertised it like in the past to improve sales.
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It's amazing how we can go from a spoiler thread to copyright infringement. It's never a dull day!
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Don't buy into that BS,,,all information should be free!
Well, we will get what we pay for, to be certain.
Sadly, what we will be left with is blogger-journalists who don't know how to spell, reality TV, and a never-ending supply of performers "discovered" on YouTube. But hey, at least it's free.
I'd rather pay. :-)
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LOL...This is a good one. The only place i have ever seen NSU on the newstand is at........BORDERS! Good luck, they just went belly up.
Actually there's a borders by my house stil, they just closed 3 of the 5 in my area. Ill have to check for NSU
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Actually there's a borders by my house stil, they just closed 3 of the 5 in my area. Ill have to check for NSU
I'm glad to see Borders go - they really screwed me personally when I was performing there at no charge to them, but promoting my music.
They did me soo wrong that I never went back in there again AND told everyone about it.
Basically, here's the deal - I was playing there at no charge to them, and getting my crowd to show up and entertaining their patrons too. All for the trade off of, I was allowed to sell my C.D.'s during the performance. It is a smaller venue for me, but I am open minded and the people who attended the 1st one there liked it so it was something to build on. :great:
2nd show was scheduled and I wanted to advertise just like the first time, when in with a few small promotional posters I have (just like the 1st time) but forgot to bring tape this time. The person behind the register took the posters and said that they would post it for me. I wanted to have it up the weekend before I was playing, so that folks would see it before the upcoming Friday night show.
I used to work in the same area at that time and drove by Borders at the end of my late shift to see if they had indeed put up the advertisement for me. They never put it up. >( When I finally had time to go in there on Sunday night to find out why, they said that they put one up all the way in the back far corner of the store near the bathrooms. When I asked the girl why didn't they post it near the entrance like they said they were going to, she had no answer. I can tell she was disturbed from me asking, even though I just wanted to know why since it is what THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD DO - BUT DID NOT DO. I wans't mean and did not curse but was firm and obviously upset. So I asked for the posters back and just thought - forget the whole poster advertising thing if they cant get it right. :^) Was still looking forward to playing there on that Friday.
A few days later I get a call from the district place (whom I spoke to to get in there to play in the first place and they were always very helpful) I was relived to hear from them and couldn't wait to tell them what had happened. Instead they tell me NOT to play there again and did not want to even listen to what I had to say. IMO they are F'd up and I will never buy anytbing from them again. Glad to see them go! What dumb asses they are.
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Sorry about the rant, any new info. on the ANS 8 release date ?
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Sorry about the rant, any new info. on the ANS 8 release date ?
Funny you should ask. I just got off the phone with the manager at my local comic shop. He told me ANS8 is on their invoice sheet for this week which means it will indeed be arriving next Wednesday. Now, I didn't ask if things ever show up on the invoice sheet and don't make it to the store, but he sounded confident that they'd be there next week. With Wackys, I usually hold my breath, but it's looking good.
Bring on the new series!
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I feel compelled to point out that NSU hates it when folks post articles from the magazine. I posted their ANS7 article last year and was called out on it. They are concerned that it hurts sales when their articles are posted for free and I had to agree with the logic, so I removed my post (the damage had been done, alas). So everybody who read the ANS8 article should go out and buy a copy (or two) to support Non-Sport Update! Subscribing is a good idea too.
Fred, could you repost the ANS7 article now that plenty of time has passed as to not hurt any sales? I missed that one...
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Funny you should ask. I just got off the phone with the manager at my local comic shop. He told me ANS8 is on their invoice sheet for this week which means it will indeed be arriving next Wednesday. Now, I didn't ask if things ever show up on the invoice sheet and don't make it to the store, but he sounded confident that they'd be there next week. With Wackys, I usually hold my breath, but it's looking good.
Bring on the new series!
It seems the retail series are usually on-time for the most part. It seems to be the online exclusive series that have the delays.
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Sorry guys, it took me a while to respond because my folks just installed some new internet last tuesday.
Anyway, i too can't wait for ans8, speaking of which, Porkie's right.
Who is responisble for painting FrankenBury?
Pauly
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Sorry guys, it took me a while to respond because my folks just installed some new internet last tuesday.
Anyway, i too can't wait for ans8, speaking of which, Porkie's right.
Who is responisble for painting FrankenBury?
Pauly
Aye! Who painted FrankenBury? Still dying to know!
And speaking of Porkie... what are the odds of my replying to a post about Porkie? Oh wait...
And speaking of odds... do we have any more intel on the odds for special cards in ANS8 (he asks, knowing the answer is most likely "nope!")...
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Aye! Who painted FrankenBury? Still dying to know!
And speaking of Porkie... what are the odds of my replying to a post about Porkie? Oh wait...
And speaking of odds... do we have any more intel on the odds for special cards in ANS8 (he asks, knowing the answer is most likely "nope!")...
I did the rough and Jason Edmiston did the painting.
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I did the rough and Jason Edmiston did the painting.
Love it! Really feels like the Wackys I've known and loved from the vintage years.
Did you post the rough for this one already? If not, could you post it? And if so, could you re-post it? ;D
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Love it! Really feels like the Wackys I've known and loved from the vintage years.
Did you post the rough for this one already? If not, could you post it? And if so, could you re-post it? ;D
Sure, here you go. I honestly can't remember if I already posted it or not.
(http://s4.postimage.org/i9do0qg4/Franken_Bury_Compare.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/i9do0qg4/)
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Actually there's a borders by my house stil, they just closed 3 of the 5 in my area. Ill have to check for NSU
Wow... Not 2 hours after i posted this, I found out that Borders is also closing...
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Wow... Not 2 hours after i posted this, I found out that Borders is also closing...
Even Jay Leno mentioned it last night :]
Do you guys have Chapters in the states?
It's a big chain up here with huge stores but I'm shocked they can keep them open in these tuff times.
Our local store {Bookland} is smaller but seems to do well.
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Sure, here you go. I honestly can't remember if I already posted it or not.
(http://s4.postimage.org/i9do0qg4/Franken_Bury_Compare.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/i9do0qg4/)
Love the "6 feet under' line :great:
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Funny you should ask. I just got off the phone with the manager at my local comic shop. He told me ANS8 is on their invoice sheet for this week which means it will indeed be arriving next Wednesday. Now, I didn't ask if things ever show up on the invoice sheet and don't make it to the store, but he sounded confident that they'd be there next week. With Wackys, I usually hold my breath, but it's looking good.
I don't see them listed on the Previews shipping list for next week - which was just updated today for stuff to be delivered next week.
Maybe it's wrong or incomplete, but I don't take it as a good sign. I don't think they'll be in comic shops until August
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I don't see them listed on the Previews shipping list for next week - which was just updated today for stuff to be delivered next week.
Maybe it's wrong or incomplete, but I don't take it as a good sign. I don't think they'll be in comic shops until August
That's too bad. I always thought that comic stores didn't know what would arrive on any given Wed until the Monday before. When the manager contacted me a week ahead of time, I wondered how he could have known so far in advance. I assume we would know on Monday for sure, but it would certainly be a pleasant surprise if they arrived on time.
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I will be checking the Topps site today as I was told the 24 pack ANS8 boxes may arrive there today.
DrDeal
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Get ready to check the Target and Wal-Mart and Toys R Us stores next week!
No bonus boxes and blister packs with bonus stickers this time?
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I will be checking the Topps site today as I was told the 24 pack ANS8 boxes may arrive there today.
DrDeal
don't see anything there yet.... :sad:
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No bonus boxes and blister packs with bonus stickers this time?
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ARE You SURE about the squiggy??
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don't see anything there yet.... :sad:
I called the topps Online Store around 1.00 PM EST and was told ANS8 will not be on the site untill next Tues or Wed. That's the latest. I will hit multiple Targets Monday. I will look for the Excell Boxes with the Yellow Tape and will exit with new wackies if they are there. It just may take a little finesse to get into those boxes as they sometimes arrive Monday and get packed out over the next few days.
DrDeal
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I called the topps Online Store around 1.00 PM EST and was told ANS8 will not be on the site untill next Tues or Wed.
DrDeal
do you mean ET? or EDT? there's no EST during the summer, so I'm not sure what you mean
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do you mean ET? or EDT? there's no EST during the summer, so I'm not sure what you mean
1 PM in NJ.
DrDeal
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I called the topps Online Store around 1.00 PM EST and was told ANS8 will not be on the site untill next Tues or Wed. That's the latest. I will hit multiple Targets Monday. I will look for the Excell Boxes with the Yellow Tape and will exit with new wackies if they are there. It just may take a little finesse to get into those boxes as they sometimes arrive Monday and get packed out over the next few days.
DrDeal
I also look for the Excell Boxes. I will just use my keys as a "boxknife" to get through that yellow tape in search of new Wackys. I get odd looks from people sometimes, but it doesn't really make any difference to me.
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When are people due to get their ANS8? I got a notification that UPS will be getting the boxes soon to ship but it doesn't give any more information than that. Apparently these are in some people's hands which really surprised me.
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1 PM in NJ.
DrDeal
NJ is in a differnt time zone?? :o
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NJ is in a differnt time zone?? :o
NJT?!? Forgetaboutit!
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NJ is in a differnt time zone?? :o
NJ is Special. Not sure exactly how special.... But we are working on it.
DrDeal
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I also look for the Excell Boxes. I will just use my keys as a "boxknife" to get through that yellow tape in search of new Wackys. I get odd looks from people sometimes, but it doesn't really make any difference to me.
I've had a small pocket knife on my keyring for years - used it a lot back when I was really collecting action figures, and there'd be sealed boxes in the toy sections at TRU, Walmart and Target. For the Wackys at Target though, they are right across the aisle from customer service, so I generally just ask someone to come open the boxes for me.
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I also look for the Excell Boxes. I will just use my keys as a "boxknife" to get through that yellow tape in search of new Wackys. I get odd looks from people sometimes, but it doesn't really make any difference to me.
I've had a small pocket knife on my keyring for years - used it a lot back when I was really collecting action figures, and there'd be sealed boxes in the toy sections at TRU, Walmart and Target. For the Wackys at Target though, they are right across the aisle from customer service, so I generally just ask someone to come open the boxes for me.
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Get ready to check the Target and Wal-Mart and Toys R Us stores next week!
No bonus boxes and blister packs with bonus stickers this time?
AND Toys R Us ?
Do you know if TRU is going to have the regular boxes or just some special item that is found mainly at TRU ?
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When are people due to get their ANS8? I got a notification that UPS will be getting the boxes soon to ship but it doesn't give any more information than that. Apparently these are in some people's hands which really surprised me.
Still nothing on shipping notification. I will call blowoutcards on Monday to find out if they really have these to ship.
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When are people due to get their ANS8? I got a notification that UPS will be getting the boxes soon to ship but it doesn't give any more information than that. Apparently these are in some people's hands which really surprised me.
Who has ANS8 in hand? Are you referring to dealers? No one has posted that they have these in hand as of yet that I have seen. I will hit multiple Targets Monday. That worked very well for me with ANS7.
DrDeal
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Who has ANS8 in hand? Are you referring to dealers? No one has posted that they have these in hand as of yet that I have seen. I will hit multiple Targets Monday. That worked very well for me with ANS7.
DrDeal
I got a notification from blowout cards with a UPS shipping number. When I goto UPS' website and look up the number it says they are waiting to receive the package. It also states that the package weighs 18 pounds. I do not know what is going on. Does blowout really have them or are they just anticipating them? I will call them to find out on Monday.
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Last thing I heard (and this was yesterday) is that they have not arrived yet and were expected this week.
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Keep your eyes open, ANS8 should arrive this week...
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Keep your eyes open, ANS8 should arrive this week...
They're peeled, blood shot, watering and dried out from the heat.
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I checked target two days ago and they did not have a coming soon sign of any kind at all. No erasers either, but i did find a pack of series 6 and got it for 99Cents. It had an insert i needed so the trip was not a waste.
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Well I just talked to blowout cards, it looks like they are shipping the 2 hobby cases to me today from Illinois, i should have them on Wednesday :-)
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I just received the weekly email my local comic shop sends out listing the new releases for the week. Sure enough, ANS8 is listed. I'll call tomorrow to confirm, but it does look like they're a go for this week.
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I checked three Targets today. No excell shipments in evidence.
Time will tell.
DrDeal
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I'm looking at getting mine Wed or Thurs but I'm away on vacation until Saturday.
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I just received the weekly email my local comic shop sends out listing the new releases for the week. Sure enough, ANS8 is listed. I'll call tomorrow to confirm, but it does look like they're a go for this week.
ANS8 is still not listed in the Previews update for this week. But they could be wrong. They've been wrong before.
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I'm looking at getting mine Wed or Thurs but I'm away on vacation until Saturday.
That's too bad, maybe you need to come home early lol
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They are out. I found a gravity feed in the card section at Wal-Mart. Bought a few packs. I'd post a picture, but my iPhone is on the charger now. I only bought 2 packs. Here are the long awaited odds:
Pack to the Future: 1 in 3
Wacky Packages Goes to the Movies: 1 in 3
Magnets: 1 in 6
Flash Foil: 1 in 6
Motion Bag Tags: 1 in 6
Gold Flash Foil: 1 in 353
Sketch: 1 in 973
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Well let the collecting begin! Well they did lower the sketch finding to 973 but to me thats still alot. The other odds are not that bad though.
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Do we know yet if the magnets are OS titles?
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Do we know yet if the magnets are OS titles?
I believe the magnets are ten NEW TITLES
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I believe the magnets are ten NEW TITLES
I hope you're wrong! Nothing against the new titles, but I really like to see the original series represented in some fashion (esp magnets since they are my favorite).
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Hope to see the pics soon!
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They are out. I found a gravity feed in the card section at Wal-Mart. Bought a few packs. I'd post a picture, but my iPhone is on the charger now. I only bought 2 packs. Here are the long awaited odds:
Pack to the Future: 1 in 3
Wacky Packages Goes to the Movies: 1 in 3
Magnets: 1 in 6
Flash Foil: 1 in 6
Motion Bag Tags: 1 in 6
Gold Flash Foil: 1 in 353
Sketch: 1 in 973
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Tomorrow has a new errand to run!
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Hope to see the pics soon!
Why hope to see pics when you can see the actual thing 2 days later?
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I believe the magnets are ten NEW TITLES
The last plan I heard was 10 classic titles, some of which had been seen as foils before, but none that had previously been magnets. Could have changed though.
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Hmmm,,what are the odds?..already?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS8-SKETCH-Fred-Wheaton-GHOUL-HUMOR-/270788494993?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c408691
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Hmmm,,what are the odds?..already?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS8-SKETCH-Fred-Wheaton-GHOUL-HUMOR-/270788494993?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c408691
I dont get it, why cant Topps give us the heads up on these? Even more, why are they not on the Topps site? Why no pre-order? This forum adds an awful lot to the Topps coffers. Why so secret? How about some answers?
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I dont get it, why cant Topps give us the heads up on these? Even more, why are they not on the Topps site? Why no pre-order? This forum adds an awful lot to the Topps coffers. Why so secret? How about some answers?
I can understand Topps not doing their own pre-order for Wacky products that are intended for retail sale, and delaying release on their site, so as to give the retail outlets the opportunity to move product, make a profit, and ensure re-orders for the next series. But, releasing info on the set components would have likely resulted in collectors pre-ordering from vendors, which could have boosted sales. I for one was unwilling to blindly pre-order an entire case without knowing what I might hope to find. So, maybe I'll hit Target today and see if I can pick up a few packs........ I did ask the comic store owner to get me 2 boxes, but don't know when they'll get in.
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I can understand Topps not doing their own pre-order for Wacky products that are intended for retail sale, and delaying release on their site, so as to give the retail outlets the opportunity to move product, make a profit, and ensure re-orders for the next series. But, releasing info on the set components would have likely resulted in collectors pre-ordering from vendors, which could have boosted sales. I for one was unwilling to blindly pre-order an entire case without knowing what I might hope to find. So, maybe I'll hit Target today and see if I can pick up a few packs........ I did ask the comic store owner to get me 2 boxes, but don't know when they'll get in.
The guy selling the sketch said 1:973 odds of getting one? Is that better that ANS7 - i think it is...if i remember correctly..
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The guy selling the sketch said 1:973 odds of getting one? Is that better that ANS7 - i think it is...if i remember correctly..
Yes the odds are better. Series 7 were 1:2,340. So even though 973 is high Topps did lower the odds significantly.
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Hmmm,,what are the odds?..already?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS8-SKETCH-Fred-Wheaton-GHOUL-HUMOR-/270788494993?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c408691
I'd say the odds are 1:973 ;)
Interesting that the sketch subject is one used in OLDS2.
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What is this? How does the seller know there is a flash foil in these packs?
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS8-FLASH-FOIL-PARALLEL-HOT-PACK-Gold-/280714937507?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415bea04a3
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What is this? How does the seller know there is a flash foil in these packs?
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS8-FLASH-FOIL-PARALLEL-HOT-PACK-Gold-/280714937507?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415bea04a3
Someone did this last time too -- same seller? Seems like it's either the nth pack in a box or something beyond me. There's another one for $4.99 -- sounds like this is more likely to be a silver flash foil. This seller already has several flash foils up for sale. They must have bought a TON of ANS8 and got these up quick -- really odd imo.
Odds are definitely better this time, but I think I'm going to buy a few packs in the wild and then buy whole sets in a month or so from eBay. Sad but true.
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Yes the odds are better. Series 7 were 1:2,340. So even though 973 is high Topps did lower the odds significantly.
That's definitely better...Are there BONUS Boxes?? bonus stickers?? I thought someone mentioned NO bonus boxes or bonus stickers for ANS8?? Why are these things such a damn mystery!! >:D
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I can understand Topps not doing their own pre-order for Wacky products that are intended for retail sale, and delaying release on their site, so as to give the retail outlets the opportunity to move product, make a profit, and ensure re-orders for the next series. But, releasing info on the set components would have likely resulted in collectors pre-ordering from vendors, which could have boosted sales. I for one was unwilling to blindly pre-order an entire case without knowing what I might hope to find. So, maybe I'll hit Target today and see if I can pick up a few packs........ I did ask the comic store owner to get me 2 boxes, but don't know when they'll get in.
How is selling a pre-order going to hurt Topps retail? How is anything that i mentioned going to hurt sales? Me thinks it will only HELP sales. More product in more hands!
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How is selling a pre-order going to hurt Topps retail? How is anything that i mentioned going to hurt sales? Me thinks it will only HELP sales. More product in more hands!
Yea..most of the time those stores only sell packs - gravity feeds - and never have boxes - let alone bonus boxes..
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Somebody at GPK Underground bought a B4 bonus box at Target.
That's definitely better...Are there BONUS Boxes?? bonus stickers?? I thought someone mentioned NO bonus boxes or bonus stickers for ANS8?? Why are these things such a damn mystery!! >:D
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What is this? How does the seller know there is a flash foil in these packs?
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS8-FLASH-FOIL-PARALLEL-HOT-PACK-Gold-/280714937507?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415bea04a3
He is, what is known in the sports card market, as a "pack-seacher". Look at his auctions, he will come up with many Golds and Sketches by searching packs at Target. As a matter of fact, whenever you see a ANS8 gold or sketch for sale, look at the seller's other items that he is selling, 9 times out of 10, he will be selling tough to pull inserts from sports packs and/or "hot packs".
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I just got back from Target where they had 24 packs in a gravity feed. I'm not sure if the gravity feeds only have 24 packs or not because I can't see where it states that on the box.
First off, Holy Inserts Batman!
I love the baggage tags. They are awesome! I also love the choices, from what I have seen, of the magnets.
I'm not a big fan of the DVD's and the foils are going to be a bitch to collect. .
I also pulled my very first ANS sketch. It's a Parisi and here is a scan. I went through a ton of ANS7 and never pulled one. I almost fell out of my chair because I couldn't believe I was seeing this.
(http://s3.postimage.org/2lhye818k/olds193.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2lhye818k/)
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Now I'm really pissed! "Honey, gas up the car and point it twords target" :iroc:
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I just got back from Target where they had 24 packs in a gravity feed. I'm not sure if the gravity feeds only have 24 packs or not because I can't see where it states that on the box.
First off, Holy Inserts Batman!
I love the baggage tags. They are awesome! I also love the choices, from what I have seen, of the magnets.
I'm not a big fan of the DVD's and the foils are going to be a bitch to collect. .
I also pulled my very first ANS sketch. It's a Parisi and here is a scan. I went through a ton of ANS7 and never pulled one. I almost fell out of my chair because I couldn't believe I was seeing this.
(http://s3.postimage.org/2lhye818k/olds193.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2lhye818k/)
Nice!!
But is this another unsigned sketch card?!? :o
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Just got four packs at Target ;D It looks like a good series and youcan get two inserts per pack. I got a wacky dvd and parallels in the same pack. The weird thing was when i went at first i thought they didnt have them, bhut then next too not with the other gravity feeds was the box. Going to open more packs now! ;D
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Nice!!
But is this another unsigned sketch card?!? :o
They are signed on the back.
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Pulled one of mine already? I haven't even seen any packs or stickers yet.
Incidentally, when I did the sketch cards for this series, I didn't repeat any Wackys. If I drew a wacky, I only drew it once. It was an experiment... and I will never do that again! It was very difficult and time-consuming to not repeat any characters.
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He is, what is known in the sports card market, as a "pack-seacher". Look at his auctions, he will come up with many Golds and Sketches by searching packs at Target.
I'm sure this has been covered before, but I'm drawing a blank.
How is this done - searching packs that are not open?
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I'm sure this has been covered before, but I'm drawing a blank.
How is this done - searching packs that are not open?
I tried this with a few packs in ANS7 and it's really hard. It took me a
Couple of min. just to move the cards properly and then it's almost impossible to see the border through the package. I have no idea how they do it but it takes a lot of practice and you have to know what you are looking for. I highly doubt they are searching packs at Target but I'm sure it's possible.
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I tried this with a few packs in ANS7 and it's really hard. It took me a
Couple of min. just to move the cards properly and then it's almost impossible to see the border through the package. I have no idea how they do it but it takes a lot of practice and you have to know what you are looking for. I highly doubt they are searching packs at Target but I'm sure it's possible.
Do not doubt that they are doing it. They are. I found all of them out of the box and the cards have been slid, i can see the finger nail marks! Now i'm really really pissed. How about a foil NON-SEETHROUGH wrapper!! And they want us to wait to get our packs from searched gravity feeds. Topps has been a household name for my entire life, i hate when i have to bad mouth them. Can somebody PLEASE tell me why these things have to be so secret that only the BIG time theives and dealers get them first????
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Found a gravity feed at walmart tonight. Bought just two packs as I'll be getting a box (possibly more) from my comic shop tomorrow. As someone else said, I like the luggage tags, though I'd be happier if they were just the "regular" lents like in Flashback (can't please everyone, can ya?). I'm glad that magnets are back and just hope that there are original titles among, if not for all of, them.
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That's too bad, maybe you need to come home early lol
Trust me, when it rained most of the day yesterday the thought crossed my mind! Were on a camping trip.
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Pulled this today from a pack. If you want a sketch or two let me know Im sure I will have some tomorrow.
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7617/wackypackagesgoldfoilfl.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/wackypackagesgoldfoilfl.jpg/)
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Late Spoiler Alert!
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I really didn't want to see images for this series before opening packs, that's no fun for me. It's ok to post unique sketches without spoiler but not something like this.
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I tried this with a few packs in ANS7 and it's really hard. It took me a
Couple of min. just to move the cards properly and then it's almost impossible to see the border through the package. I have no idea how they do it but it takes a lot of practice and you have to know what you are looking for. I highly doubt they are searching packs at Target but I'm sure it's possible.
Nice Sketch pull there !!
I don't see how it is possible to figure out or calculate the odds so well from the Target gravity feeds, unless he/she is raping the boxes BEFORE anyone else touches them. Kids and anyone pull out the packs and put them back changing the order of the packs, also bouncing around during shipping can sometimes mix the packs in a gravity feed. I can understand figuring out the probablility by determining the machines sequence of packing, but once the packs are mixed up, I would think that THAT would blow any chance you have of figuring it out.
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Went out of my way today to hit Five Below, Target, Walmart and Toys R Us. Nothing in any store as far as ANS 8. :'(
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Out of all of those, I expect to find something at the Target soon.
Our Walmart demoted all their collectible cards to a smaller area a few months ago - and that area looks like it hasn't be stocked since they did that. It is very messed up and it seems that no one cares. (the Walmart way!)
I still don't know what to expect from TRU as far as what type of ANS 8 product I will find, (bonus box, blister, etc...) but they also moved their "Topps" cards to one small display found in the middle of the floor. (At least it is organized).
Five below has always been hit or miss, but I did buy a ANS 7 pack just for the hell of it and pulled a Flunk foil. Woo Hoo !
Let the waiting begin ... :P
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Found a gravity feed at walmart tonight. Bought just two packs as I'll be getting a box (possibly more) from my comic shop tomorrow. As someone else said, I like the luggage tags, though I'd be happier if they were just the "regular" lents like in Flashback (can't please everyone, can ya?). I'm glad that magnets are back and just hope that there are original titles among, if not for all of, them.
Cracked,
You and I are on the same page when it comes to magnets....OS only!!!! Let us know when you get your first one or find a checklist.
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I can understand Topps not doing their own pre-order for Wacky products that are intended for retail sale, and delaying release on their site, so as to give the retail outlets the opportunity to move product, make a profit, and ensure re-orders for the next series. But, releasing info on the set components would have likely resulted in collectors pre-ordering from vendors, which could have boosted sales. I for one was unwilling to blindly pre-order an entire case without knowing what I might hope to find. So, maybe I'll hit Target today and see if I can pick up a few packs........ I did ask the comic store owner to get me 2 boxes, but don't know when they'll get in.
Pat,
Im missing something...why go buy a few packs at Target when you have a *case* on the way? PS, can I can up and help you open that case?
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I got the gravity feed from my Target last night ( wasn't there yesterday morning). I really like the luggage tags and the magnets are indeed of classis wackys. whoo hoo. Pulled 8 tags, 7 magnets, 8 flash foils and at least 3-4 base sets and probably 2 sets each of pack to the future and goes to the movies. Each pack also has a pink border parallel card, so I am close to a full set of pink parallels. I'll start putting it all together tonight. Haven't really looked at each card yet...again, I'll do that tonight, but what I did see looked great. I'm looking forward to sitting down with this series and discovering all the Wacky goodness.
Minor complaint....the motion tags are mostly intact, but 3 of them had the punch out parts either missing or floating around in the pack. It may be hard to put together a set that is fully intact.
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Pat,
Im missing something...why go buy a few packs at Target when you have a *case* on the way? PS, can I can up and help you open that case?
I said I did NOT order a case, partly because I had no info on what kind of inserts there would be. I DID ask the comic store owner to try to get me 2 individual boxes, but I have no idea when he'll get those.
Also, even if I did have a case on the way, I would still buy a few packs at local stores, just to encourage the stores to continue stocking them. Sometimes I even end up discussing what they are with the clerk at the register. I enjoy ANS Wackys, and I think the general retail aspect is important to their continuance, so I will go out of my way to shop at stores that have them, and then do some other shopping there while adding in some Wackys.
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Pulled this today from a pack. If you want a sketch or two let me know Im sure I will have some tomorrow.
Pretty confident. Did you order 3000 boxes? LOL
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So I pulled a few packs today and noticed some of them had security strips in them. Others didn't. I believe it was the packs with magnets in them.
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So I pulled a few packs today and noticed some of them had security strips in them. Others didn't. I believe it was the packs with magnets in them.
www.toppsonlinestore store has the new series 8 blister packs, bonus boxes, boxes, and the series 8 binder for sale. I got all mine there after target and walmart let me down again!
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So I pulled a few packs today and noticed some of them had security strips in them. Others didn't. I believe it was the packs with magnets in them.
I found the security cards in packs that didn't have magnets, too.
Haven't had a chance to really go through the set, but so far I've noticed that Chops Ahoy has to be put in the pages with the number upside down for the puzzle to work, and Silly Bangz also has to go in upside down for the coupon back to match the orientation of the others......
Also, the landscape insert cards have to go in in the opposite orientation from the base set landscape cards. Might be minutia to some, but these things drive me nuts - pick a direction, and stick with it!!
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Midtown Comics shipped the ANS8 box so I should receive it between the end of this week and the next week.
I even saw images from ANS8 on e-bay, some questions:
1) Is the Wacky Packages Go To The Movies subset an 8 sticker subset instead of the originally planned 10 sticker subset? Ironed Man and Avatart are the shutouts (Maybe ANS9 could do a sequel to this subset and include these!)
2) A few base entries - Cream of Tweet and Delays - moved to bonus sticker status.
3) One of the bonus stickers - OCT - was originally planned for ANS7?
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I bought 10 dollars worth of ANS8 at our local Walmart today. Havent really looked them over too much. For some reason, I am just having a hard time getting excited about them. I was always chompling at the bit for a new series. This is the first time I never ordered a box.I saw some of the magnets on ebay. Is there a listing of what the magnets are anywhere? I liked the ones that I saw.
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For some reason, I am just having a hard time getting excited about them. I was always chompling at the bit for a new series. This is the first time I never ordered a box.
Don't feel too bad. I started thinking the same thing. I was still pretty active in the OLDS2 sketches. I wasn't that excited until I opened up the first 24 packs and found the baggage tags and magnets and thought how cool they are. I haven't looked at many spoilers and had no idea that these were in the series. It was a complete surprise. Those make the series totally. To be honest I haven't really looked over the cards yet. I've been too busy trying to see what titles form those bonus items and to look for sketches which I also pulled. I think the odds of sketches for me is 1:3000 ANS packs. It actually goes between a couple series...LOL
I am also liking the whole series as flash foils. I am going to try and get a set of those. I realize those will be tough and expensive. I'm really glad they did a whole set instead of 20. I'm not real fond of the Blu-Ray's and wish they didn't make them so much a part of the whole bonus stuff since there are only 8 in the set and they are incredibly easy to form sets with. You will be able to get a set of those for $.50 on ebay soon.
I hope people don't start whoring out the silver foils because those are going to be really tough to put together. I can't imaging selling a set of those for $100 like other silver sets have sold for in the past. I'm not really a fan of the pink borders also and wish they would eliminate those in the next series. Why pink?
I've opened 8 boxes today from the case and I get excited every time I pull a tag or magnet. They are the hit of the show as far as I'm concerned.
Obviously the sketches are but I just hate the odds. There were only about 50 that showed up with ANS7 and we have no idea what happened to the rest. They probably hit the shredders and that is really sad. They should make the odds one in every 8 boxes but I know that is totally unreasonable. It would be great to buy a case of 8 and know you are going to get a sketch.
That is my 2 cents on the ANS8 series.
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Anyone have a list of the bonus stickers and where they can be found? How many Bonus stickers are there this time?
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I didnt get a magnet, but then, I only bought 5 packs. Did get one silver foil and one tag.
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I bought 10 dollars worth of ANS8 at our local Walmart today. Havent really looked them over too much. For some reason, I am just having a hard time getting excited about them. I was always chompling at the bit for a new series. This is the first time I never ordered a box.I saw some of the magnets on ebay. Is there a listing of what the magnets are anywhere? I liked the ones that I saw.
I wasn't excited about this new series until I learned the magnets are classic titles. Here we go....
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What kills me is there are a bunch of sellers on eBay now that I have never heard of. Where are these huge sellers with OLDS? One guy already has 2 sets of foils? It might be the same collector that also has 2 sketches up. I don't get it. Why spent $1000's on regular retail stuff with huge odds when you can buy the good stuff with OLDS and get the cool sketches?
Signed
Confused!
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What kills me is there are a bunch of sellers on eBay now that I have never heard of. Where are these huge sellers with OLDS? One guy already has 2 sets of foils? It might be the same collector that also has 2 sketches up. I don't get it. Why spent $1000's on regular retail stuff with huge odds when you can buy the good stuff with OLDS and get the cool sketches?
Signed
Confused!
Maybe he's a retail dealer and doesnt get caught up in the rare stuff...OLDS.
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Midtown Comics shipped the ANS8 box so I should receive it between the end of this week and the next week.
I even saw images from ANS8 on e-bay, some questions:
1) Is the Wacky Packages Go To The Movies subset an 8 sticker subset instead of the originally planned 10 sticker subset? Ironed Man and Avatart are the shutouts (Maybe ANS9 could do a sequel to this subset and include these!)
2) A few base entries - Cream of Tweet and Delays - moved to bonus sticker status.
3) One of the bonus stickers - OCT - was originally planned for ANS7?
Of course, I have yet to see what in ANS8 "Grenades and Ham", "Trivial Lawsuit", and "Frothing Flakes" look like.
UPDATE: Another ANS8 bonus sticker: MAXIMUM SECURITY - originally was planned for ANS6.
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UPDATE: Another ANS8 bonus sticker: MAXIMUM SECURITY - originally was planned for ANS6.
No, this one was made for ANS3. I did the rough and Strephon Taylor did the painting. It was misplaced in office for quite awhile.
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I couldn't agree more with Brad. I wouldn't spend $1000.00 on one mediocre sketch from ANS8. If my math is correct, you would have to purchase about 40 boxes (I think there are 24 packs per box) of ANS8 to pull one of these sketch cards. I would buy 20 boxes of OLDS2 and it is a guarantee that I will get 20 sketches.
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Don't feel too bad. I started thinking the same thing. I was still pretty active in the OLDS2 sketches. I wasn't that excited until I opened up the first 24 packs and found the baggage tags and magnets and thought how cool they are. I haven't looked at many spoilers and had no idea that these were in the series. It was a complete surprise. Those make the series totally. To be honest I haven't really looked over the cards yet. I've been too busy trying to see what titles form those bonus items and to look for sketches which I also pulled. I think the odds of sketches for me is 1:3000 ANS packs. It actually goes between a couple series...LOL
I am also liking the whole series as flash foils. I am going to try and get a set of those. I realize those will be tough and expensive. I'm really glad they did a whole set instead of 20. I'm not real fond of the Blu-Ray's and wish they didn't make them so much a part of the whole bonus stuff since there are only 8 in the set and they are incredibly easy to form sets with. You will be able to get a set of those for $.50 on ebay soon.
I hope people don't start whoring out the silver foils because those are going to be really tough to put together. I can't imaging selling a set of those for $100 like other silver sets have sold for in the past. I'm not really a fan of the pink borders also and wish they would eliminate those in the next series. Why pink?
I've opened 8 boxes today from the case and I get excited every time I pull a tag or magnet. They are the hit of the show as far as I'm concerned.
Obviously the sketches are but I just hate the odds. There were only about 50 that showed up with ANS7 and we have no idea what happened to the rest. They probably hit the shredders and that is really sad. They should make the odds one in every 8 boxes but I know that is totally unreasonable. It would be great to buy a case of 8 and know you are going to get a sketch.
That is my 2 cents on the ANS8 series.
I agree with you on all points..Bought 10 packs as a teaser - until my case arrives - Got Silver Foil,Tag, 2 Magnets - not bad...Love the magnets and tags as well...didn't know they did a WHOLE set of silver foils - very nice- the gold is a full set as well or only subset? Nice pull on the sketch - very lucky..
I will take your advise and hold the silver foils until all panns out...my foil doesn't seem to be up on ebay - go figure - those scabs didn't find that one yet...
my 3 cents
Is there really a BONUS box for Target & Walmart?? if so what box is Topps selling on their site??
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I agree with you on all points..Bought 10 packs as a teaser - until my case arrives - Got Silver Foil,Tag, 2 Magnets - not bad...Love the magnets and tags as well...didn't know they did a WHOLE set of silver foils - very nice- the gold is a full set as well or only subset? Nice pull on the sketch - very lucky..
I will take your advise and hold the silver foils until all panns out...my foil doesn't seem to be up on ebay - go figure - those scabs didn't find that one yet...
my 3 cents
Is there really a BONUS box for Target & Walmart?? if so what box is Topps selling on their site??
From what I can tell there is a whole set of 55 golds. Just try and put that one together. I highly doubt anyone will. I think if you get a set of 55 silvers you will be really happy with your ANS8 set as those will be nice to display.
I think there is only one bonus box and that is Target. I think it's the same one as on Topps site.
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It looks like there's five bonus stickers. Is that right? b5 is the ans7 lost wacky Oct. I think thats the bonus box wacky, so there's 4 in the blister packs?
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I am in the market for 1 ANS 8 base set,magnet set and bonus cards
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I saw on the topps site that there is a binder. However I noticed that there was nothing about any bonus stickers with said binder. Does anyone have any info to confirm or deny this?
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I am in the market for 1 ANS 8 base set,magnet set and bonus cards
I'm surprised there are not more base sets and such offered for sale here, especially considering the large quantities some members buy.
Maybe people are saving their dups to give out to trick or treaters on Halloween . . .
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But one question: Why was the Wacky Packages Go To The Movies subset reduced from 10 entries to 8? And why was Ironed Man and Avatart - the 2 other planned entries - shut out? Maybe Ironed Man and/or Avatart could end up in ANS9.
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But one question: Why was the Wacky Packages Go To The Movies subset reduced from 10 entries to 8? And why was Ironed Man and Avatart - the 2 other planned entries - shut out? Maybe Ironed Man and/or Avatart could end up in ANS9.
Don't think so..ANS9 was cancelled.... :o :o
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But one question: Why was the Wacky Packages Go To The Movies subset reduced from 10 entries to 8? And why was Ironed Man and Avatart - the 2 other planned entries - shut out? Maybe Ironed Man and/or Avatart could end up in ANS9.
Long story short: they thought they would have to remove Diary of a Wacky Kid because they have a deal with Abrams who does the book series. So that was removed from the sheet and the sheet was finalized. Turns out Abrams showed it to the book's author who loved the sticker so they quickly put it back in but they had to remove two DVDs because of other things on the sheet. The other two may still show up at some point.
Side note: I did notice however they altered the gag on Wacky Kid from what I painted which said "Dear Diary, Skip This Movie!" to "Wack Is In!".
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Weird things I noticed with ANS8...
1. The stickers have a strange odor, reminds me of a musty anise or licorice cologne
2. The wrapper material is more fragile than usual! You can't open one easily without ripping it. I had to cut off the very tops with a scissors just so I can have a few intact for my own collection. I suppose they did this to cut down on people resealing packs and returning them to stores.
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From what I can tell there is a whole set of 55 golds. Just try and put that one together. I highly doubt anyone will. I think if you get a set of 55 silvers you will be really happy with your ANS8 set as those will be nice to display.
I think there is only one bonus box and that is Target. I think it's the same one as on Topps site.
The fact that they made the gold set the entire 55 titles makes me bow out trying to keep up with the super rare chase sets. It's just too much. It would take at least $5K to do it. The odds of pulling a gold are almost 3X as good as series 7 but because there are 55 titles kills it for me. They finally beat me.
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Why is completing an ANS 8 gold set harder than the Flashback sets?
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Why is completing an ANS 8 gold set harder than the Flashback sets?
It's not, but it's close. It's not the fact that it's harder as much as too many subsequent series requiring a completist to spend thousands of dollars to keep up. At some point enough is enough. I have to check to be sure but I think my spending on post - 2004 series is very close to my vintage collection, which is crazy when you really think about it.
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I doubt more than 3 people will go after the 55 card gold set.
DrDeal
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The fact that they made the gold set the entire 55 titles makes me bow out trying to keep up with the super rare chase sets. It's just too much. It would take at least $5K to do it. The odds of pulling a gold are almost 3X as good as series 7 but because there are 55 titles kills it for me. They finally beat me.
A moment of silence, please.
That really is too bad. But congrats on having the complete-to-this-point collection that you have. It's quite the impressive feat.
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The fact that they made the gold set the entire 55 titles makes me bow out trying to keep up with the super rare chase sets. It's just too much. It would take at least $5K to do it. The odds of pulling a gold are almost 3X as good as series 7 but because there are 55 titles kills it for me. They finally beat me.
Rob, nothing to be ashamed of. Who has this kind of money to buy up all these totally obscene odds. I still haven't pulled a gold out of 2 cases. I'm out!
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What kills me is there are a bunch of sellers on eBay now that I have never heard of. Where are these huge sellers with OLDS? One guy already has 2 sets of foils? It might be the same collector that also has 2 sketches up. I don't get it. Why spent $1000's on regular retail stuff with huge odds when you can buy the good stuff with OLDS and get the cool sketches?
Signed
Confused!
Seems that they just want to jump on the Wacky Band Choke Wagon !! I'm glad they are not hip to the hip stuff.
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It's not, but it's close. It's not the fact that it's harder as much as too many subsequent series requiring a completist to spend thousands of dollars to keep up. At some point enough is enough. I have to check to be sure but I think my spending on post - 2004 series is very close to my vintage collection, which is crazy when you really think about it.
But the good news is ..... (drum roll) what Slayskool always talked about). Since the mind blowing odds are soo against everyone completing golds, they probably will not be that popular = less demand = less value when put on the market. Do not throw in the towel just yet. I do not have a mega-budget to work with, but was able to complete my silvers of both FB's more easily than I thought (I also realized many would be throwing in the towel to complete them). I bet I was able to do it for this very reason.
First wait to see what they'll go for in a about a month or so, then decide.
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How are people finding things are in terms of collation. I opened 8 boxes and here is what a typical box contained for me:
- 2 full base sets plus several partials
- 1 set of the Movie cards. I got exactly a full set in each box except one with 2 Harry Poppers
- 8 Pack to the Future cards per box
- 20 pink border cards (each box generally had 3 clumps of cards close in number)
- 4 Silver Border cards
- 4 Tags
- 4 Magnets
Across the whole case I got:
- 18 base sets with 4 partial sets
- 7 full sets of Movie cards and one partial
- 4 full PttF sets and two almost complete sets
- 1 full pink-border set and one partial of about 40 titles then many extras
- 1 Partial set of 30 Silver border cards and a couple extras
- 2 Full sets of the tags and two near complete sets (SPAM and GRAPE NEWTS scare for me)
- 1 complete magnet set and two near sets (#7 BAND-ACHE was a scarce in my case)
- 1 Sketch Card
- 1 Gold Border Card
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How are people finding things are in terms of collation. I opened 8 boxes and here is what a typical box contained for me:
- 2 full base sets plus several partials
- 1 set of the Movie cards. I got exactly a full set in each box except one with 2 Harry Poppers
- 8 Pack to the Future cards per box
- 20 pink border cards (each box generally had 3 clumps of cards close in number)
- 4 Silver Border cards
- 4 Tags
- 4 Magnets
Across the whole case I got:
- ??? base sets (don't know, haven't sorted yet but at least 18 full sets)
- 7 full sets of Movie cards and one partial
- 4 full PttF sets and two almost complete sets
- 1 full pink-border set and one partial of about 40 titles then many extras
- 1 Partial set of 30 Silver border cards and a couple extras
- 2 Full sets of the tags and two near complete sets (SPAM and GRAPE NEWTS scare for me)
- 1 complete magnet set and two near sets (#7 BAND-ACHE was a scarce in my case)
- 1 Sketch Card
- 1 Gold Border Card
I think you did really well. You should be happy!
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I think you did really well. You should be happy!
:D :D I am indeed, I didn't expect to get a gold border and a sketch in one case. Was just hoping for one or the other. :D :D
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But the good news is ..... (drum roll) what Slayskool always talked about). Since the mind blowing odds are soo against everyone completing golds, they probably will not be that popular = less demand = less value when put on the market. Do not throw in the towel just yet. I do not have a mega-budget to work with, but was able to complete my silvers of both FB's more easily than I thought (I also realized many would be throwing in the towel to complete them). I bet I was able to do it for this very reason.
First wait to see what they'll go for in a about a month or so, then decide.
You're probably right that I shouldn't write it off completely yet, but even if they drop down to $75.00 each that's $4K for a set! One chance is if a set surfaces a year later that someone wants to dump cheap. That happened with the Flashback series.
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You're probably right that I shouldn't write it off completely yet, but even if they drop down to $75.00 each that's $4K for a set! One chance is if a set surfaces a year later that someone wants to dump cheap. That happened with the Flashback series.
The thing is you may not care about it as much in a year with all the other stuff coming out later.
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The thing is you may not care about it as much in a year with all the other stuff coming out later.
Once again, that is why the price drops, because it's no longer the "latest greatest" thing. But it's risky, that is also why no one may even try to sell em...
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But one question: Why was the Wacky Packages Go To The Movies subset reduced from 10 entries to 8? And why was Ironed Man and Avatart - the 2 other planned entries - shut out? Maybe Ironed Man and/or Avatart could end up in ANS9.
Ironed Man - Just the title is great! Sounds like a great wacky for the Movie subset, would of like to have seen that one.
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Does anyone know if the art for Ironed Man or Avatart was completed? Are there any other lost wacky's from series 8?
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Does anyone know if the art for Ironed Man or Avatart was completed? Are there any other lost wacky's from series 8?
I know Dave Gross finished Avatart, but I'm not sure about Ironed Man. I think he did.
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I know Dave Gross finished Avatart, but I'm not sure about Ironed Man. I think he did.
I wish I could see the shut out art for Ironed Man and Avatart.
Also: Did Mark Parisi do a drawing for at least 1 movie DVD parody for this Wacky Packages ANS8 subset that never made the cut? I even know from Mark that an Off the Mark Wacky Package week with 6 more never made the ANS8 cut roughs is planned for sometime in August 2011.
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I just received the weekly email my local comic shop sends out listing the new releases for the week. Sure enough, ANS8 is listed. I'll call tomorrow to confirm, but it does look like they're a go for this week.
I see that ANS8 is now listed for ship/arrival at comic shops next Wednesday. They already showed up in shop this week. Kind of bizarre.
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I see that ANS8 is now listed for ship/arrival at comic shops next Wednesday. They already showed up in shop this week. Kind of bizarre.
Maybe they're estimating their release dates more cautiously now ?
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I wish I could see the shut out art for Ironed Man and Avatart.
Also: Did Mark Parisi do a drawing for at least 1 movie DVD parody for this Wacky Packages ANS8 subset that never made the cut? I even know from Mark that an Off the Mark Wacky Package week with 6 more never made the ANS8 cut roughs is planned for sometime in August 2011.
I did the roughs for both Avatart and Ironed Man, but they did get painted so they technically were accepted even though they got cut at the last minute. I also did the roughs for Trans Farmers and Twilice. I didn't do any other rejected roughs for the DVD set so there will be no DVD roughs showing up in Off the Mark.
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It's kind of sad to see people aren't going after the golds and sketches because they are so tough to pull. I see a few golds have sold for around $125 each and sketches haven't sold well. One sold today for $260. It's funny how people are holding out for the prices to drop. I think a lot of collectors think sketches should sell in the $100 range since the OLDS an PC series sold in this range. The ANS8 sketches are a bitch to find in the wild but that is way it is. I'm so glad I'm not a huge buyer to have such odds that I'm planning to sell my sketches for $800+. These are so tough to pull and to get one and not get a price it deserves is really tough to deal with. I'm not taking this light. The sketches and golds are really tough. I've already spent more than I said I would on this series and I have pulled one gold and one sketch. I've spent about $1200 and I'm elated that I pulled a sketch. You have no idea what goes through your head when you open so many packs without pulling a gold or sketch. You feel you are beating your head against the wall with no results. I think the sketches should easily be sold for around $1k based on the odds and golds should easily command around $300 or so. It's that tough.
The biggest issue with these odds is people will get discouraged and no one will buy them because they can't make up their cost searching for the tough chase stuff. If no one is buying all of these buyers will vanish fast. It's going to be interesting to see what happens but at this point I see a total disaster.
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It's going to be interesting to see what happens but at this point I see a total disaster.
I'm not sure I follow. Are you saying that it's a total disaster because collectors that spend $500+ on a single series can't make their money back on inserts? I hope that's not the line for success of a new series of stickers.
If the majority of the product is selling to folks who spend more than $100 on them, I'd say something is wrong, anyway. But perhaps that's where this hobby has ended up - casual, sub-$100 collectors have mostly departed, leaving only higher-dollar collectors to buy-and-sell to/from each other. Again, I hope that's not the case, but if it is, it's an ongoing disaster, whether or not the remaining few can continue to profit from each other.
Rather, if the product is good, which it does seem to be, I'd think that the healthiest scenario is if the majority of it sells through based on its' merits as a series (not on it's merits as an insert-card-profit-center), and only a small percentage should sell to "case-buyers".
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I'm not sure I follow. Are you saying that it's a total disaster because collectors that spend $500+ on a single series can't make their money back on inserts? I hope that's not the line for success of a new series of stickers.
If the majority of the product is selling to folks who spend more than $100 on them, I'd say something is wrong, anyway. But perhaps that's where this hobby has ended up - casual, sub-$100 collectors have mostly departed, leaving only higher-dollar collectors to buy-and-sell to/from each other. Again, I hope that's not the case, but if it is, it's an ongoing disaster, whether or not the remaining few can continue to profit from each other.
Rather, if the product is good, which it does seem to be, I'd think that the healthiest scenario is if the majority of it sells through based on its' merits as a series (not on it's merits as an insert-card-profit-center), and only a small percentage should sell to "case-buyers".
The insert profit center drives big sellers. Guys like Cardgary that buys 5000 packs but now find themselves with a ton of inventory that isn't moving for prices they felt they should be getting based on previous series. If the big sellers quit buying then what do you think happens? It's pretty obvious.
If sellers can't move their ANS8 stuff and take a big loss then their orders will be quite a bit smaller for ANS9. If that happens ANS9 could be the last retail wacky series and to me that is a disaster.
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It's kind of sad to see people aren't going after the golds and sketches because they are so tough to pull. I see a few golds have sold for around $125 each and sketches haven't sold well. One sold today for $260. It's funny how people are holding out for the prices to drop. I think a lot of collectors think sketches should sell in the $100 range since the OLDS an PC series sold in this range.
Maybe people are just exhausted and burned out and need some time to refresh after the releases of Olds2, PC7, Erasers, etc..,
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The insert profit center drives big sellers. Guys like Cardgary that buys 5000 boxes but now find themselves with a ton of inventory that isn't moving for prices they felt they should be getting based on previous series. If the big sellers quit buying then what do you think happens? It's pretty obvious.
If sellers can't move their ANS8 stuff and take a big loss then their orders will be quite a bit smaller for ANS9. If that happens ANS9 could be the last retail wacky series and to me that is a disaster.
I don't disagree with your conclusions, as you state them. I just think that, once you start designing a product around this kind of mass-buyer market to begin with, you go down a road that inevitably must end the line.
I say that because you can't sustain a product that routinely allows people to sell off bits and pieces and make their money back, the same month they buy it. Now, perhaps this artificial demand is the only thing that allows the product to exist in the first place - that's certainly up for debate, but if a product requires folks buying tons (so they can make their money on inserts), it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when, the whole thing comes crashing down. At least in my opinion, and I'll certainly grant that there is room for debate, but I base that on my experience watching and studying these things.
It just reminds me of kids in a baseball card shop, in the early 90's; buying packs, opening them in the store, and selling singles back to the owner of the shop, somehow making their money back, and buying more - it didn't seem realistic, and of course, it wasn't. That kind of return isn't realistic, and causes unrealistic expectations of what the product will give you.. and that leads to overproduction to meet an overinflated demand. Which is bad. If you're designing a card set as a secondary buyer's profit center, I'm not sure what you're designing, but it no longer is an entertainment product.
It's why I was somewhat concerned when the Old School 2 print run was increased to 5,000 boxes. I thought that was risky, and possibly detrimental to the future of the series.
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The insert profit center drives big sellers. Guys like Cardgary that buys 5000 boxes but now find themselves with a ton of inventory that isn't moving for prices they felt they should be getting based on previous series. If the big sellers quit buying then what do you think happens? It's pretty obvious.
If sellers can't move their ANS8 stuff and take a big loss then their orders will be quite a bit smaller for ANS9. If that happens ANS9 could be the last retail wacky series and to me that is a disaster.
Your facts and theories are way off. Going back to one of your earlier posts, Topps doesn't produce 400,000 cases for a series. They only do about 1/10th of that as we determined a couple of years ago. The profit center for ANS is kids buying from the chain stores. Gary's purchasing power has no significant effect on the brand. Where did you hear Gary bought 5000 boxes? There's no way some guy in Phoenix selling stuff on ebay is going to invest in 5000 boxes of one card product. Even Greg didn't buy that much in his heyday.
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As I posted in the other thread, I cleared out my local Target today. I bought two Bonus Box and 47 packs from the gravity.
I am new to the WP collecting so I had a great pull.
Aside from about three base sets and being 1 magnet and two tags short I also pulled my first Sketch. I collect GPK as well so I have been hunting for one for a while. It is a Neil Camera Band-Ache. I love it. Cant wait to dive into some more packs/box's.
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Your facts and theories are way off. Going back to one of your earlier posts, Topps doesn't produce 400,000 cases for a series. They only do about 1/10th of that as we determined a couple of years ago. The profit center for ANS is kids buying from the chain stores. Gary's purchasing power has no significant effect on the brand. Where did you hear Gary bought 5000 boxes? There's no way some guy in Phoenix selling stuff on ebay is going to invest in 5000 boxes of one card product. Even Greg didn't buy that much in his heyday.
Sorry it was packs and not boxes. I have boxes on the brain!
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If you're designing a card set as a secondary buyer's profit center, I'm not sure what you're designing, but it no longer is an entertainment product.
THAT HTS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD ! My thoughts exactly about this supply/demand/profit/buying/selling conversation.
You also have to think ahead, I see many kids really loving wackys these days and it will be their future nostalgia. Which is awesome and marketable I am sure, just look at us.
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THAT HTS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD ! My thoughts exactly about this supply/demand/profit/buying/selling conversation.
You also have to think ahead, I see many kids really loving wackys these days and it will be their future nostalgia. Which is awesome and marketable I am sure, just look at us.
I agree. Not every Wacky product is geared specifically towards adults who started collecting in the 70's and 80's. ANS is marketed at major retail stores, with a primary target customer of kids. For ANS, the "big sellers" are Target and Walmart - their profit can be made on buying wholesale, selling retail. I'm hoping the series is a success just on the basis of retail sales, and I'll be doing my best to make sure the kids I know find out about it.
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I think it's great having these types of discussions. It keeps everyone active on the forum with their opinions. My observation is only one side of the hobby - the sellers. I also find it odd that Clint now has a sketch up but he is only asking $300 while everyone else is about $500+. This guy always overpriced his auctions.
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It's kind of sad to see people aren't going after the golds and sketches because they are so tough to pull. I see a few golds have sold for around $125 each and sketches haven't sold well. One sold today for $260. It's funny how people are holding out for the prices to drop. I think a lot of collectors think sketches should sell in the $100 range since the OLDS an PC series sold in this range. The ANS8 sketches are a bitch to find in the wild but that is way it is. I'm so glad I'm not a huge buyer to have such odds that I'm planning to sell my sketches for $800+. These are so tough to pull and to get one and not get a price it deserves is really tough to deal with. I'm not taking this light. The sketches and golds are really tough. I've already spent more than I said I would on this series and I have pulled one gold and one sketch. I've spent about $1200 and I'm elated that I pulled a sketch. You have no idea what goes through your head when you open so many packs without pulling a gold or sketch. You feel you are beating your head against the wall with no results. I think the sketches should easily be sold for around $1k based on the odds and golds should easily command around $300 or so. It's that tough.
The biggest issue with these odds is people will get discouraged and no one will buy them because they can't make up their cost searching for the tough chase stuff. If no one is buying all of these buyers will vanish fast. It's going to be interesting to see what happens but at this point I see a total disaster.
But we were all hoping that Topps improved the odds for the Golds and Sketches, and they did do that, making them @ 3X easier this series. The problem with the Golds is that they increased the set to 55, so that significantly reduces the # of collectors who will chase a complete set. That means more collectors will be content with 1 gold, and with 2,200 of them (my estimate) vs 1,000 for series 7, the prices drop even further.
The two other aspects working here is that like you said, most collectors realize not to be hasty and wait out the initial craze until prices drop down, which makes good sense. And lastly, how many collectors can keep spending thousands of dollars on these golds and sketches series after series? Not too many.
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But we were all hoping that Topps improved the odds for the Golds and Sketches, and they did do that, making them @ 3X easier this series. The problem with the Golds is that they increased the set to 55, so that significantly reduces the # of collectors who will chase a complete set. That means more collectors will be content with 1 gold, and with 2,200 of them (my estimate) vs 1,000 for series 7, the prices drop even further.
The two other aspects working here is that like you said, most collectors realize not to be hasty and wait out the initial craze until prices drop down, which makes good sense. And lastly, how many collectors can keep spending thousands of dollars on these golds and sketches series after series? Not too many.
There seems to be a new collector (or one I haven't heard of before) going after a lot of golds. Just look at completed auctions. Anyone on the forum?
I think the golds are really nice but there is no way I can justify the price to try and get a set when the sketches are more unique. It's all priority I guess.
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I recently got my box of packs from Midtown Comics and didn't find any Frite Loops, Hawaiian Pants, and Aquafish stickers in the packs!
Also: Does one of the ANS8 entries - Plunder Bread - look like it should have been in the Wacky Packages Old School series since the package label looks like 1970's style Wonder Bread?
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I recently got my box of packs from Midtown Comics and didn't find any Frite Loops, Hawaiian Pants, and Aquafish stickers in the packs!
Also: Does one of the ANS8 entries - Plunder Bread - look like it should have been in the Wacky Packages Old School series since the package label looks like 1970's style Wonder Bread?
No full base set from one box?? that's seems weird...
I agree with you on the 'Plunder' thought the same thing...
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I thought Peepsi looked like it belonged in Old School series.
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One of the big rules for Old School is no products that were already spoofed in the OS so we couldn't use Peepsi or Plunder Bread for that series.
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I thought Peepsi looked like it belonged in Old School series.
Actually, Peepsi had the Pepsi logo prior to the current version logo introduced a few years back (circa 2009).
And it's doubtful Grenades and Ham - The 4th. Wacky Package to spoof a Dr. Suess book - was originally a lost never released 1992 Wacky entry. (Maybe for ANS9 we could see one other Dr. Suess spoof book, like maybe a spoof of Dr. Suess' Fox in Socks called "Fox on Rocks")
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Does anyone know what the code info is for on the ANS8 copyright's?
Mine say "FOR TRACKING INFO, PLEASE SEE WWW.TOPPS.COM. CODE#7771101"
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Does anyone know what the code info is for on the ANS8 copyright's?
Mine say "FOR TRACKING INFO, PLEASE SEE WWW.TOPPS.COM. CODE#7771101"
I saw it also a few days ago, my codes are 7771110. Between these two codes it looks like different Manufacturers and locations.
http://www.topps.com/cpsia
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I saw it also a few days ago, my codes are 7771110. Between these two codes it looks like different Manufacturers and locations.
http://www.topps.com/cpsia
Cool, I couldn't find that link. So now the question is........does anyone consider this a copyright variation?
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hello i'm new...but anyway I ordered my 55 card base-set for ANS8 on i believe 7/27, today (8/3) I got them in the mail, and i was super excited!! The person even threw in "Cream of Tweet" and "DeLays" which was a great, great surprise!!
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hello i'm new...but anyway I ordered my 55 card base-set for ANS8 on i believe 7/27, today (8/3) I got them in the mail, and i was super excited!! The person even threw in "Cream of Tweet" and "DeLays" which was a great, great surprise!!
Welcome !! That is a nice surprise !
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Welcome !! That is a nice surprise !
hahaa thaanks!! :)
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Cool, I couldn't find that link. So now the question is........does anyone consider this a copyright variation?
I suppose it is, the question is, is there differences on pinks or silvers? Imagine collecting 2 gold sets ;P
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I recently got my box of packs from Midtown Comics and didn't find any Frite Loops, Hawaiian Pants, and Aquafish stickers in the packs!
Also: Does one of the ANS8 entries - Plunder Bread - look like it should have been in the Wacky Packages Old School series since the package label looks like 1970's style Wonder Bread?
If you need these stickers I can mail them to you.
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Cool, I couldn't find that link. So now the question is........does anyone consider this a copyright variation?
I really don't understand
how in the world would you ever consider this a copyright variation? it's not even a copyright
different cards are printed in different runs/printers. base cards vs. bonus cards vs. inserts.
that's all that those numbers are for
there are a small set of numbers used for each series. this is no different than ANS7
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I suppose it is,
no, it's not.
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I really don't understand
how in the world would you ever consider this a copyright variation? it's not even a copyright
different cards are printed in different runs/printers. base cards vs. bonus cards vs. inserts.
that's all that those numbers are for
there are a small set of numbers used for each series. this is no different than ANS7
Some collectors collect anything that has different text on the card and consider it a variation, regardless of the purpose of the text. I certainly won't do it but I wouldn't be surprised if someone else did. I know collectors who collect both single and double asterisks with the vintage cards, and i believe that was to tell what side of the sheet they came from. This is kind of similar to that. Having said that I was half kidding about it being a variation. You obviously took it very serious and it seems to have upset you, so for that I apologize!
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Some collectors collect anything that has different text on the card and consider it a variation, regardless of the purpose of the text. I certainly won't do it but I wouldn't be surprised if someone else did. I know collectors who collect both single and double asterisks with the vintage cards, and i believe that was to tell what side of the sheet they came from. This is kind of similar to that. Having said that I was half kidding about it being a variation. You obviously took it very serious and it seems to have upset you, so for that I apologize!
there are no differences though at all, so I'm not following here. If there were differences I'd agree.
this was pointed out last series too. base cards have one number, bonus another, sketch another, etc. they aren't mixed up.
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there are no differences though at all, so I'm not following here. If there were differences I'd agree.
this was pointed out last series too. base cards have one number, bonus another, sketch another, etc. they aren't mixed up.
So we couldn't see a base card that has a different code than another one because it was printed at different printing plants? I was going under the assumption that the base cards because of their higher production volume wouldn't all be printed at the same facility, and therefore would potentially have different codes? This is not the case?
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So we couldn't see a base card that has a different code than another one because it was printed at different printing plants? I was going under the assumption that the base cards because of their higher production volume wouldn't all be printed at the same facility, and therefore would potentially have different codes? This is not the case?
I was hoping to get confirmation that my assumption about the codes was wrong, but no one has confirmed it. Can various collectors spot check their BASE cards and post what code they have?
I'm not at home to check all of mine but the ones i have here have code #7771101.
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I was hoping to get confirmation that my assumption about the codes was wrong, but no one has confirmed it. Can various collectors spot check their BASE cards and post what code they have?
I'm not at home to check all of mine but the ones i have here have code #7771101.
sorry, should have responded sooner.
All base cards will be 7771101 and the only way they'd be something else is if there is a second printing. that's not going to happen.
it may seem like there's a lot of base cards to be manufactured, but they really weren't printed in such quantity as to require topps to share-crop them around to other production facilities. the total amount of base cards is probably considered a "small" print run compared to some of the other stuff these places pump out.
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sorry, should have responded sooner.
All base cards will be 7771101 and the only way they'd be something else is if there is a second printing. that's not going to happen.
it may seem like there's a lot of base cards to be manufactured, but they really weren't printed in such quantity as to require topps to share-crop them around to other production facilities. the total amount of base cards is probably considered a "small" print run compared to some of the other stuff these places pump out.
Ok, thanks for clarifying. Did you figure it out by spot checking the ones for ANS7?
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sorry, should have responded sooner.
All base cards will be 7771101 and the only way they'd be something else is if there is a second printing. that's not going to happen.
it may seem like there's a lot of base cards to be manufactured, but they really weren't printed in such quantity as to require topps to share-crop them around to other production facilities. the total amount of base cards is probably considered a "small" print run compared to some of the other stuff these places pump out.
Does anyone have any idea beyond speculation what the print run was for ANS8?
Thanks, Fats
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I was hoping to get confirmation that my assumption about the codes was wrong, but no one has confirmed it. Can various collectors spot check their BASE cards and post what code they have?
I'm not at home to check all of mine but the ones i have here have code #7771101.
All of mine have 7771101. I'm glad they were able to leave it off the middle puzzle pieces.
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Does anyone have any idea beyond speculation what the print run was for ANS8?
Thanks, Fats
Multiply the odds of finding a gold (1 in 353 packs) times the number of golds estimated to exist (2200 according to Dr. Popper). That would give you exactly 776,600 packs. About 32,000 boxes or 6.2 million stickers. This is in addition to any possible packaging Topps may have released that does not contain chasers such as they did with ANS7. Topps won't tell anyone exactly how many they made so estimation is the only way we're going to figure this stuff out.
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You're probably right that I shouldn't write it off completely yet, but even if they drop down to $75.00 each that's $4K for a set! One chance is if a set surfaces a year later that someone wants to dump cheap. That happened with the Flashback series.
Dave, I agree you shouldn't write it off yet. However, at least it should take a little pressure of you. Sort of like when Cal Ripken finally decided to take a day off after 2,632 straight games. :D Now maybe you can focus some time on upgrading some of the older vintage stuff you've probably been wanting to...
Anyway, regardless of what happens, a congratulations is in order!
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Multiply the odds of finding a gold (1 in 353 packs) times the number of golds estimated to exist (2200 according to Dr. Popper). That would give you exactly 776,600 packs. About 32,000 boxes or 6.2 million stickers. This is in addition to any possible packaging Topps may have released that does not contain chasers such as they did with ANS7. Topps won't tell anyone exactly how many they made so estimation is the only way we're going to figure this stuff out.
Got it, thanks. My trading card dealer told me there are ANS8 "Flow Packs" that retail for 99 cents per pack and have less stickers. Presumably they'll have gum and no chase inserts like ANS7 but that's unclear.
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hello i'm new...but anyway I ordered my 55 card base-set for ANS8 on i believe 7/27, today (8/3) I got them in the mail, and i was super excited!! The person even threw in "Cream of Tweet" and "DeLays" which was a great, great surprise!!
What series are these 2 titles from? Cream of Tweet and DeLays?
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What series are these 2 titles from? Cream of Tweet and DeLays?
Those are B1 & B2 bonus titles from the same series, ANS8.
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Those are B1 & B2 bonus titles from the same series, ANS8.
Thanks Rob! I shoulda deduced that. I have 4 blister packs I got from Topps online, and have yet to open the 3 I plan to open; one to keep.
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I did the roughs for both Avatart and Ironed Man, but they did get painted so they technically were accepted even though they got cut at the last minute. I also did the roughs for Trans Farmers and Twilice. I didn't do any other rejected roughs for the DVD set so there will be no DVD roughs showing up in Off the Mark.
They don't mention anywhere in this auction listing that this title was pulled.
http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Topps-Wacky-Package-Series-8-Original-Art-IRON-MAN-/190566891867?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2117030406623114283
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They don't mention anywhere in this auction listing that this title was pulled.
http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Topps-Wacky-Package-Series-8-Original-Art-IRON-MAN-/190566891867?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2117030406623114283
Thanks for linking to that. That was a concept I did but never got to see the final!
I'm guessing the Vault didn't realize it was pulled. I wonder if the auction will be pulled so they can use that piece in a future set.
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Thanks for linking to that. That was a concept I did but never got to see the final!
I'm guessing the Vault didn't realize it was pulled. I wonder if the auction will be pulled so they can use that piece in a future set.
@Ernie - great catch! hmmm. "used in the process of creating..." doesn't have the same ring as 'unused' artwork
@Mark - didn't this happen with Oct after ANS7? they sold the art and then used it later on anyways. Maybe topps is keeping better image files these days than they have in the past?
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@Ernie - great catch! hmmm. "used in the process of creating..." doesn't have the same ring as 'unused' artwork
@Mark - didn't this happen with Oct after ANS7? they sold the art and then used it later on anyways. Maybe topps is keeping better image files these days than they have in the past?
I remember that from ANS7 - didn't they mess up the art or the rough and wrote "Testicle" instead of "Tenticle" - that would have been real funny... :] :P :] :P :] - is all the lettering on the art works TV is auctioning...?? or is there some missing..??
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@Mark - didn't this happen with Oct after ANS7? they sold the art and then used it later on anyways. Maybe topps is keeping better image files these days than they have in the past?
Could be. I know they had an auction up for Oct but I thought they pulled it. Maybe it sold. I wasn't paying close enough attention.
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I remember that from ANS7 - didn't they mess up the art or the rough and wrote "Testicle" instead of "Tenticle" - that would have been real funny... :] :P :] :P :] - is all the lettering on the art works TV is auctioning...?? or is there some missing..??
Not exactly, but there is this.... [expando]http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/1161685979_yHEnE-XL.jpg[/expando]
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Not exactly, but there is this.... [expando]http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/1161685979_yHEnE-XL.jpg[/expando]
Now that's funny...a NEW LOST Wacky!! would make a great variation...
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This week, Mark Parisi's Off the Mark comic strip is having another Wacky Packages week showing roughs that never made it to ANS8 stage. And for the August 17, 2011 Off the Mark comes this rough Mark did for Peepsi...
(http://s3.postimage.org/1qmi81uv8/Picture_1179.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1qmi81uv8/)
But why for ANS8 a different version of Peepsi (a bottle with eyes and the previous Pepsi like logo) was used and not the idea Mark did rough style which has the current Pepsi like logo?
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They don't mention anywhere in this auction listing that this title was pulled.
http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Topps-Wacky-Package-Series-8-Original-Art-IRON-MAN-/190566891867?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2117030406623114283
I hope the shut out of ANS8 Avatart shows up soon...
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This week, Mark Parisi's Off the Mark comic strip is having another Wacky Packages week showing roughs that never made it to ANS8 stage. And for the August 17, 2011 Off the Mark comes this rough Mark did for Peepsi...
(http://s3.postimage.org/1qmi81uv8/Picture_1179.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1qmi81uv8/)
But why for ANS8 a different version of Peepsi (a bottle with eyes and the previous Pepsi like logo) was used and not the idea Mark did rough style which has the current Pepsi like logo?
There was already a Peepsi accepted by the time I submitted this. I think they picked the right one because I love the eyeballs in the bottle. Who did the rough on that?
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There was already a Peepsi accepted by the time I submitted this. I think they picked the right one because I love the eyeballs in the bottle. Who did the rough on that?
I like what you've done here just as much or better and we just saw Neil Camera's peepsi eyeballs in the Resee's Peepers. (but I guess that was just for a select few who was at the non-sports show and not everyone was exposed to those eye's).
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AVATART just went up on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Topps-Wacky-Package-Series-8-Original-Art-AVATAR-/190567217549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5eb0f98d (http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Topps-Wacky-Package-Series-8-Original-Art-AVATAR-/190567217549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5eb0f98d)
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I like what you've done here just as much or better and we just saw Neil Camera's peepsi eyeballs in the Resee's Peepers. (but I guess that was just for a select few who was at the non-sports show and not everyone was exposed to those eye's).
Thanks. Yeah, Neil did a great job with those eyes. Resee's Peepers was originally a rejected rough for ANS. I was bummed because I really liked it. Then Neil saw it and snagged it for a postcard. Thanks, Neil! Maybe that's why I went in a different direction when I did with my version of Peepsi. But after seeing the Peepsi in ANS8, I can't help but love it. There's something about eyeballs. I think it's a Smokin' Joe concept.
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AVATART just went up on ebay.
I see a camal...
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There was already a Peepsi accepted by the time I submitted this. I think they picked the right one because I love the eyeballs in the bottle. Who did the rough on that?
Love your version, Mark. I still think the one that was done should have been oldschool, since I dont see Pepsi in those kind of bottles anywhere. maybe its just in Ohio.
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AVATART just went up on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Topps-Wacky-Package-Series-8-Original-Art-AVATAR-/190567217549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5eb0f98d (http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Topps-Wacky-Package-Series-8-Original-Art-AVATAR-/190567217549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5eb0f98d)
I don't get the gag. Seriously, I'm too dumb :'(
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I don't get the gag. Seriously, I'm too dumb :'(
One slang meaning for tart: a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
Not sure how that equates to make up except tarts often use excesses of it.
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I don't presume anyone is in need of the B5 found at TRU?
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One slang meaning for tart: a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
Not sure how that equates to make up except tarts often use excesses of it.
Thanks for the explanation. If I have to research a joke then the joke is totally lost...LOL I see why Topps didn't use it.
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I don't presume anyone is in need of the B5 found at TRU?
When and where did you find an ANS8 B5 Bonus Box at a TRU?
This is news to me.
I thought the B5 was Wal*Mart Bonus Box.
Please clarify.
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I have not witnessed a bonus box at a Walmart in years. Besides ANS8, I haven't even seen WP's (of any kind) at Walmart in years.
Toys R Us sold me a few bonus boxes (041116217890) this afternoon with the B5 card.
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I have not witnessed a bonus box at a Walmart in years. Besides ANS8, I haven't even seen WP's (of any kind) at Walmart in years.
Toys R Us sold me a few bonus boxes (041116217890) this afternoon with the B5 card.
Thanks for the update. While I have found Wacky's @ Wal*Mart in recent years it has only been loose packs from a gravity feed. I was working under the assumption that I would have to try to purcase the B5 box from Topps or elsewhere. I will now have to check my local TRU first.
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I have not witnessed a bonus box at a Walmart in years. Besides ANS8, I haven't even seen WP's (of any kind) at Walmart in years.
Toys R Us sold me a few bonus boxes (041116217890) this afternoon with the B5 card.
thanks for this.
I was beginning to think walmart or tru said they would order a bonus box and then balked. Kind of assumed it was walmart initially since tru has had very few bonus boxes over the years.
but since it wasn't showing up at all, I had changed the info to "toppsonline" for the store
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I don't get the gag. Seriously, I'm too dumb :'(
To dress up like a tart is generally associated with wearing too much make up and wearing provocative clothes. It's funny to realize there are gags I assume everyone will get, but then that's not the case.
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To dress up like a tart is generally associated with wearing too much make up and wearing provocative clothes. It's funny to realize there are gags I assume everyone will get, but then that's not the case.
It must be a regional thing...LOL we don't have any tarts in Colorado :]
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It must be a regional thing...LOL we don't have any tarts in Colorado :]
It may be a dated thing. I think it's an older term. These days, people use harsher descriptions.
Avaslut doesn't have the same ring. :P
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It may be a dated thing. I think it's an older term. These days, people use harsher descriptions.
Avaslut doesn't have the same ring. :P
Neither does Avavestite :D
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Hard to believe that we need this already, but Topps has posted some preview images (including the pack design) on their Wacky Packages Fan Page on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/WackyPackages?ref=ts
For all those who thought I moved to another state or left the planet-LOL. My home has a new computer and it's nice to be on the forum again, Of course if I had to check out the forum for any new pm's There was always the library downtown, But it's much better doing it from your own home. Because there are so many wants on here for ans 8 needs for many members, Please send me a pm as I never know who may have replied to you recently, I hope to help out a lot of you.
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Love your version, Mark. I still think the one that was done should have been oldschool, since I dont see Pepsi in those kind of bottles anywhere. maybe its just in Ohio.
You just reminded me speaking about local. We never did get to buy or see those retro versions of Pepsi or Coke with the original mix from the 70's, non fructose plain sugar versions. I was looking and never saw them here in New Jersey.
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For all those who thought I moved to another state or left the planet-LOL. My home has a new computer and it's nice to be on the forum again, Of course if I had to check out the forum for any new pm's There was always the library downtown, But it's much better doing it from your own home. Because there are so many wants on here for ans 8 needs for many members, Please send me a pm as I never know who may have replied to you recently, I hope to help out a lot of you.
Hey Mark, glad to hear from you again. I have3 seen Pupsi Dog sketches popping up all over in with new series and I was thinking of you when I saw them, but noticed you weren't around. Hope you got everything up and running to your liking with the new computer! I'll shoot you my ANS 8 wants/need list.
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Does anyone know if you buy the blister packs from Topps on-line store whether or not they will send you "one of each" if you buy them in sets of three?
I'm debating buying 3, 6, or 9 of the blister packs from them but will be extremely annoyed if they don't do this. :)
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They did it for my order, I ordered 6 and got two sets.
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They did it for my order, I ordered 6 and got two sets.
Thanks! Good to know!
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Hey Mark, glad to hear from you again. I have3 seen Pupsi Dog sketches popping up all over in with new series and I was thinking of you when I saw them, but noticed you weren't around. Hope you got everything up and running to your liking with the new computer! I'll shoot you my ANS 8 wants/need list.
Thank you again Jeff for the want list.
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Thank you again Jeff for the want list.
No prob. I also have it posted also on the Home page/ Trading Post/ all new series 8 trade? Started by Koduck.
Thanks for you quick reply.