According to the latest issue of Non-Sport Update (which just arrived in my mail today), Wacky ANS 9 will be arriving in stores in July.
Start waiting!
And, Topps, please keep the magnets in and bring back the cereal boxes.
Awesome! So we know for sure we'll have Olds 3, Postcard series 8, and ANS9 in 2012, and then most likely a Halloween postcard series. I would think there would also be time for Old School series 4 and another Eraser series. 2012 could be as good as 2011!
OLDS 4 (June) & OLDS 5 (November/ December)
OLDS 4 (June) & OLDS 5 (November/ December)Dave is obviously putting in some serious overtime if this is true.
OLDS 4 (June) & OLDS 5 (November/ December)
OLDS 4 (June) & OLDS 5 (November/ December)
OLDS 2 to OLDS 3 took 1 year. 3-4 and 5 in 1 year? I dont see it happeneing.
Let's reiterate:
OLDS 4 (June 2014) & OLDS 5 (November/ December 2015) - there ya go!! :P
Let the Waiting Begin!! ;D ;D
No ANS9 preview flyers yet?not that I've seen, and I've been checking around for one.
Maybe the March Previews will feature pre-orders for it plus a few previews.my guess is it'll be the April Previews, as March should have the June products. April should have July stuff.
You guys are relentless. We are only 6 days into OLDS3 and you want more. My wallet needs to cool off a bit...LOLOLDS3 is so 26 seconds ago....
OLDS 2 to OLDS 3 took 1 year. 3-4 and 5 in 1 year? I dont see it happeneing.
Here's some Wacky trivia to freak you out. It was seven years between the 1973 release and the 1979 re-issues. It has now been EIGHT years since the release of ANS 1.
We are not experiencing reruns now so there is no corilation to these facts. Not sure how this will "freak us out"
I think the observation is interesting - we're a year longer into the new Wackys, and still getting new series!!
Here's some Wacky trivia to freak you out. It was seven years between the 1973 release and the 1979 re-issues. It has now been EIGHT years since the release of ANS 1.
And, Topps, please keep the magnets in and bring back the cereal boxes.
I doubt we'll see cereal boxes. When the ANS7 boxes were still on shelves, I heard from Topps that they sold poorly at retail. They had plans to do cereal boxes for GPKs but they were cancelled.
I think the observation is interesting - we're a year longer into the new Wackys, and still getting new series!!
I'd be fine with more time in between ANS sets and better quality artwork on these. Old School continues to crush it in terms of quality, so a year in between sets seems to be a good formula. I also like the eraser series - I hope these continue.
And in the interim, the postcard sets whet our appetites nicely.
Wouldn't they need to keep the ANS sets coming out yearly to hold kids interest and keep the brand fresh in their mind. I doubt that kids even know that Olds exist or the postcards.
Do kids these days even know postcards exist at all? :)
Do kids these days even know postcards exist at all? :)
No..not a lick...most kids don't even know about Wacky Packs...this coming from my crew...10-13 age group..B&G...I did once see a kid with a binder of wacky's - the ANS one's, he was at AppleBee's - didn't say anything but I wanted to ask him if a lot of kids where aware...he was.. :o
Let me know when you post a folder or poster about ans9, okay?
Pauly :^)
Hi all,
Mark Pingitore here. I'm going to be contributing to ANS9, and wanted to introduce myself for those who don't know my work from other Topps series. I've worked mostly on Garbage Pail Kids up until now, but am excited to be a part of Wacky Packages too!
Hi all,
Mark Pingitore here. I'm going to be contributing to ANS9, and wanted to introduce myself for those who don't know my work from other Topps series. I've worked mostly on Garbage Pail Kids up until now, but am excited to be a part of Wacky Packages too!
Hi all,
Mark Pingitore here. I'm going to be contributing to ANS9, and wanted to introduce myself for those who don't know my work from other Topps series. I've worked mostly on Garbage Pail Kids up until now, but am excited to be a part of Wacky Packages too!
Thanks guys! You can check out http://mping82.deviantart.com/ (http://mping82.deviantart.com/) to see some of my GPK work.This one is awesome! One of my favorite guilty pleasures movies!
This one is awesome! One of my favorite guilty pleasures movies!I think that is the coolest GPK I've ever seen.
http://mping82.deviantart.com/#/d36x9wp
Hi all,
Mark Pingitore here. I'm going to be contributing to ANS9, and wanted to introduce myself for those who don't know my work from other Topps series. I've worked mostly on Garbage Pail Kids up until now, but am excited to be a part of Wacky Packages too!
Thats a shame... I, for one, really like them.
I bet Clubbed crackers planned for the recent Wacky Packages Postcards series 8 is being held over for possible Wacky Packages ANS9 sticker candidate.
What is the deal with this title?
It is very apparent from the dozen entries all over the forum that CLUBBED CRACKERS got snubbed. What is the big interest in this one title? It is kind of creeping me out to see it listed everywhere like it was a prized jewel.
What is it that makes this "snubbing" so important? I am just really curious!
I was just kidding because dth1971 keeps posting about it. I'm not sure why he is so interested about that title.
I know - I logged in this morning and it was in almost every thread! That's what made me break out the scanner before getting to work.
It's possible places like Wal-Mart and Target still sell them for $1.99.I kind of doubt it. I think Target always charges msrp, whatever is listed on the box/feed that's what they charge. And wal*mart typically beats that by 2˘, so I expect wal*mart packs to be $2.07.
ANS9 are listed in the April Previews magazine page 368. There will even be a small spot ad with them too. Could be our first peek.
release date July 25. Price: $2.09/pack. Inflation strikes again!!
TOPPS COMPANY
SPOT APR12 1498 ________ TOPPS WACKY PACKAGES SERIES 9 STICKER T/C BOX (C: 1-1-2)......07/25/12 MSRP: $2.09
Thanks for the heads up. 2.09 is certainly an odd price. I'll look forward to hearing more details about the set.
ANS9 are listed in the April Previews magazine page 368. There will even be a small spot ad with them too. Could be our first peek.
release date July 25. Price: $2.09/pack. Inflation strikes again!!
TOPPS COMPANY
SPOT APR12 1498 ________ TOPPS WACKY PACKAGES SERIES 9 STICKER T/C BOX (C: 1-1-2)......07/25/12 MSRP: $2.09
No word on ANS9 entries yet.It will not have Clubbed Crackers.
Didn't you hear, it got snubbed!!Ya, I don't get it? It must be such a good gag to have been snubbed...LOL
Ya, I don't get it? It must be such a good gag to have been snubbed...LOL
It will not have Clubbed Crackers.
We should see a few titles on Wednesday.
I did a homemade parody back in the early 2000's called Snub Crackers.
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/8546232_z2qfMH/1/675041566_J55XE/Medium
Nice! I like it! :great:Thank you very much. Click the link in my signature to see all my homemades online in one place.
I heard we were suppose too hear some possible titles and other previews today. Any word yet?My bad. The Previews mag comes out on 3/28. Next week ( I thought it was this week)
My bad. The Previews mag comes out on 3/28. Next week ( I thought it was this week)
On the www.midtowncomics.com site you can now pre-order Wacky Packages ANS9, the info for it even shows 2 entries in the ANS9 base series as well as info that includes a new subset dealing with spoofing iPad/iPhone apps.
Holy Crap! They are giving a 20% discount on a $60 box? $60 retail? Are we up to $3 a pack now?somebody is off somewhere.
somebody is off somewhere.
previews mag says they're $2.09/pack, but midtown and tfaw.com say $60/box, which is roughly $2.49/pack.
Let's reiterate:Glad to start waiting right now. I waited too long for OLd 1.
OLDS 4 (June 2014) & OLDS 5 (November/ December 2015) - there ya go!! :P
Let the Waiting Begin!! ;D ;D
Glad to start waiting right now. I waited too long for OLd 1.IT WAS OLD BY THE TIME WE GOT THAT 1
Then again, could start next week. lol
ANS9 is in the new Previews catalog!!Yep, sure is!
slamjim: Will it be sometime in April you will get preview flyers for Wacky Packages ANS9 including a proposed checklist and base entries and others?hopefully soon.
Any word of the checklist or preview titles yet?yeah, there's a list out (with some TBD's still). Maybe topps is trying to skew this one even more to younger kids, as there's an odd subset spoofing stuff involving Justin Beiber, Hunger Games and Katy Perry
yeah, there's a list out (with some TBD's still). Maybe topps is trying to skew this one even more to younger kids, as there's an odd subset spoofing stuff involving Justin Beiber, Hunger Games and Katy Perry
yeah, there's a list out (with some TBD's still). Maybe topps is trying to skew this one even more to younger kids, as there's an odd subset spoofing stuff involving Justin Beiber, Hunger Games and Katy Perry
yeah, there's a list out (with some TBD's still). Maybe topps is trying to skew this one even more to younger kids, as there's an odd subset spoofing stuff involving Justin Beiber, Hunger Games and Katy Perry
Thanks for the link you sent via PM. Maybe Topps figures with Old School geared to the old timers, ANS ought to skew to the kids more. Looking forward to the series!Woulda been kinda nice if he would have just posted the link. Then everyone ( myself included ) would have had access.
Someone please post the checklist! ;D
I'm beginning to think that so-called list is an April Fools joke.ding, ding, ding. we have a winner.
ding, ding, ding. we have a winner.
and thanks to Doc Sushi for playing along
I thought that was an excellent April Fool's joke, you certainly had me going!
Ya only the most sophisticated and smart of people are fans of humor trading cards that parody products! ;) Nice April fools joke! You guys got me!yeah, sorry, but you did ask on the 1st.... couldn't resist. tried to keep it subtle enough to not be obvious.
I'm really wondering if ans 9 is going 2 b delayed. With the release date less than 4 months away, i thought we would have some sort of preview by now! :sad:
I think i misread the information about ans9 that's why i called it ....apps. It mentions something envolving apps. Not sure what exactly!
AWFUL APPS, to be exact.
And, was it slamjim or someone else who drew the 2 upcoming ANS9 entries (Corn Butts and Super Mario Mothers) seen in Previews recently?
I painted Corn Butts and Super Mario Mothers.
Any word about series 9? or oldschool 4?
I will finish my work on OLDS4 in mid-May. Not sure of the release date.
Dave, take your time. My wallet hasn't cooled off yet...LOL
Are you still buying olds3 or are you wrapped up with this series?I have bought some more boxes over the last week but I think I'm about done now.
I have bought some more boxes over the last week but I think I'm about done now.
How did your Olds3 sketch keeper collection end up in comparison to your Olds2 keepers? Also, how do you rate your overall sketch & collection "processing experience?" I was able to complete my olds3 set (without ludlow camel variations) and 1 keeper sketch. With the majority of sketches selling between $10 to $25, I really didn't have the luxury of going through 60 or 70 boxes this time around as in Olds2. The economics just doesn't work for me to do this anymore.
This did cost me this time around. I think I have about $3K-$4K in it. I never kept track this time for whatever reason.
What is taking Topps so long to come out with an ANS9 press release?
still at the print shop
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What is taking Topps so long to come out with an ANS9 press release?
It's not coming out for at least 3 months so give it some time. Call Topps and see what info they give out. They are not on the forum so it's all word of mouth right now. Give it time.Nah, I think it's that they don't care too much about ans9 . Mars Attacks comes out the same day, and they are pushing that like mad. Sell sheets, card lists, promos, bobble heads, you name it. It's the new hot property. Why waste money on an established series where sales figures won't really change.
still at the print shop
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z332/rbishop224/AtThePrinters.gif)
Did the recent Philly non-sport show had at the Topps booth a few more ANS9 preview entries?
I asked Mike J. about it and he said its coming out in July - he had no promos, pictures or anything else...
David Gross did have a nice picture of a OLDS4 Concept RAY-O-VAC - can't remember the gag be it was really cool - maybe Dave can post a picture of it...
Ah, you missed the folder. They had a folder with a number of ANS9 previews in it. At least 5 or 6 pieces and some of the subset stuff.
I'll see if I can post the Ray-O-Vac painting.
Dude
You were talking so much to the other guy behind the Topps table I couldn't get your attention...I brought a bunch of stuff for you to sign...looks like you were too busy...yea I never saw the folder...I asked Mike and he said he didn't have anything....go figure...the picture I did see was sweeettt!! is that an OLDS4 promo??
When were you at the show Joe? I was there between 10am and 3pm and didn't see you. Did you go Sunday?
I was there at Matt's table when you guys were looking thorugh stuff...I don't think you guys looked up..I said hello to Mike and I saw Pupsi as well..I might have kept missing you...
Well sorry I missed you! I am pretty sure I would have recognized you because we met at the prior show. I was probably pretty engaged at looking for singles at that point.
;D ;DGuys, get this, I got spoooooooillllleeerrrs! ;D ;D
First, some images: http://www.beckett.com/news/2012/04/wacky-packages-back-for-another-series/
Then, the predicted checklist: 2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Base Set Checklist
PARALLEL CARDS: Red 1:1, additional parallels TBA.
1 Cornbutts
2 Asparagus Jacks
3 Juicy Newt
4 Letgo
5 Buzzard
6 Oscar Tyer
7 Velfeeta
8 M&eMpty
9 Combovers
10 Strawberry Shortfuse
11 Sluggie
12 Thums
13 Blazin' Bran
14 Fowlgers
15 Hubble Bubble
16 Sprout
17 Dribble 'n Spits
19 Hells
20 Weak Thins
21 Motion Spray
22 Windy's
23 Klix
24 Maxwell Louse
25 Panters
26 Lady Gag Me
27 Miracle Glo
28 Rhu-Barbie
29 Alpha Bats
30 Bulges
31 Tridon't
32 Brambles
33 Speed Stink
34 Yuck
35 Lumpables
36 Cheese Hips
37 Juicy Dropped Pop
38 Pimples
39 Bull Parts
40 Pureel
41 E.Z. Pudge
42 Stuckers
43 Cheez Wuz
44 Starburp
45 Real Dull
46 Slime Jim
47 Dr. Shell's
48 Hell-O
49 Iworry
50 Nutty Blubber
51 Hun's
52 Moose Attacks
53 Hungry Hungry Hippies
54 M&eMpty
55 Trux
2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Awful App Stickers Checklist
Makes fun of leading smart phone apps.
1 of 10 Amazombie
2 of 10 Obey
3 of 10 TP Guide
4 of 10 ESP Scorecenter
5 of 10 Wickedpedia
6 of 10 Flushbook
7 of 10 Twitster
8 of 10 Doo Doo Jump
9 of 10 Words with Fiends
10 of 10 Angry Nerds
2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Die-Cut Magnets Checklist
1 of 10 Campy
2 of 10 Cracked Jerk
3 of 10 Moron Salt
4 of 10 Kook-Aid
5 of 10 Crakola
6 of 10 Gatoraid
7 of 10 Krazy
8 of 10 Play-Dumb
9 of 10 Hurtz
10 of 10 Life Servers
2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Die-Cut Motion Bag Tags Checklist
1 of 10 Kick Kat
2 of 10 Mrs. Blubberworth's
3 of 10 Sneez-It
4 of 10 Zilla Wafers
5 of 10 Raisin Brain
6 of 10 Crush
7 of 10 Froot Oops
8 of 10 Kreepy Kreme
9 of 10 Dr Pester
10 of 10 Franken Bury
2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Lame Game Stickers Checklist
Spoofs popular video games.
1 of 10 Bubonic the Plaguehog
2 of 10 Super Mario Mothers
3 of 10 The Legend of Smelda
4 of 10 Litter Bug Planet
5 of 10 Ants Ants Revolution
6 of 10 Shock Band
7 of 10 Granny Theft Auto
8 of 10 Mass Defect
9 of 10 God of Warts
10 of 10 Hello
You're welcome, Pauly
Paul,Simple...... One is plain and one is peanut! ;)
They got this one twice: 54 M&eMpty & 8
some are pretty funny.... ;D ;D ;D
anyone want to see the sell sheet flyer?
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;D ;DGuys, get this, I got spoooooooillllleeerrrs! ;D ;D
First, some images: http://www.beckett.com/news/2012/04/wacky-packages-back-for-another-series/
Then, the predicted checklist: 2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Base Set Checklist
PARALLEL CARDS: Red 1:1, additional parallels TBA.
1 Cornbutts
2 Asparagus Jacks
3 Juicy Newt
4 Letgo
5 Buzzard
6 Oscar Tyer
7 Velfeeta
8 M&eMpty
9 Combovers
10 Strawberry Shortfuse
11 Sluggie
12 Thums
13 Blazin' Bran
14 Fowlgers
15 Hubble Bubble
16 Sprout
17 Dribble 'n Spits
19 Hells
20 Weak Thins
21 Motion Spray
22 Windy's
23 Klix
24 Maxwell Louse
25 Panters
26 Lady Gag Me
27 Miracle Glo
28 Rhu-Barbie
29 Alpha Bats
30 Bulges
31 Tridon't
32 Brambles
33 Speed Stink
34 Yuck
35 Lumpables
36 Cheese Hips
37 Juicy Dropped Pop
38 Pimples
39 Bull Parts
40 Pureel
41 E.Z. Pudge
42 Stuckers
43 Cheez Wuz
44 Starburp
45 Real Dull
46 Slime Jim
47 Dr. Shell's
48 Hell-O
49 Iworry
50 Nutty Blubber
51 Hun's
52 Moose Attacks
53 Hungry Hungry Hippies
54 M&eMpty
55 Trux
2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Awful App Stickers Checklist
Makes fun of leading smart phone apps.
1 of 10 Amazombie
2 of 10 Obey
3 of 10 TP Guide
4 of 10 ESP Scorecenter
5 of 10 Wickedpedia
6 of 10 Flushbook
7 of 10 Twitster
8 of 10 Doo Doo Jump
9 of 10 Words with Fiends
10 of 10 Angry Nerds
2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Die-Cut Magnets Checklist
1 of 10 Campy
2 of 10 Cracked Jerk
3 of 10 Moron Salt
4 of 10 Kook-Aid
5 of 10 Crakola
6 of 10 Gatoraid
7 of 10 Krazy
8 of 10 Play-Dumb
9 of 10 Hurtz
10 of 10 Life Servers
2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Die-Cut Motion Bag Tags Checklist
1 of 10 Kick Kat
2 of 10 Mrs. Blubberworth's
3 of 10 Sneez-It
4 of 10 Zilla Wafers
5 of 10 Raisin Brain
6 of 10 Crush
7 of 10 Froot Oops
8 of 10 Kreepy Kreme
9 of 10 Dr Pester
10 of 10 Franken Bury
2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Lame Game Stickers Checklist
Spoofs popular video games.
1 of 10 Bubonic the Plaguehog
2 of 10 Super Mario Mothers
3 of 10 The Legend of Smelda
4 of 10 Litter Bug Planet
5 of 10 Ants Ants Revolution
6 of 10 Shock Band
7 of 10 Granny Theft Auto
8 of 10 Mass Defect
9 of 10 God of Warts
10 of 10 Hello
You're welcome, Pauly
and even ANS9 will feature a spoof on the Mars Attacks trading cards called "Moose Attacks".a moose once bit my sister...
There's a whole new Strawberry Shortcake toy line and cartoon today.
Cool! thanks for posting! Anyone have any idea where to get one of these?I thought the flyer was electronic only - just a PDF, but they 've started showing up on eBay from cardgays
I thought the flyer was electronic only - just a PDF, but they 've started showing up on eBay from cardgays
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380437354509&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_1989wt_689 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380437354509&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_1989wt_689)
Looking at the proposed ANS9 checklist, here are my thoughts:
1) If the "M&eMpty" twice listed is an error, and #18 not listed: Will there be 2 ANS9 base entries TBA?
2) I guess the about 5 or 6 ANS9 bonus stickers (for bonus boxes and blister packs) will be TBA as well 3) My guesses for the possible spoofs in ANS9 since I used to do I previously with Slamjim but because of his divorce situation, I'll do the guesses on the forum this time:
* Buzzard - spoofing Dairy Queen Blizzard
* Combovers - spoofing Combos
* Blazin' Bran - spoofing Kellogg's Raisin Bran (not Post Raisin Bran)
* Sprout - spoofing either Shout or Sprite
* Hells - spoofing Halls
* Windy's - spoofing Wendy's (Again? This isn't a repeat of the same ANS6 entry unless it's an error?)
* Klix - spoofing Kix cereal
* Lady Gag Me - spoofing a CD by Lady Gaga (this could be the first Topps Wacky Packages CD entry, remember the 2 series of Silly CD's some trading card company made circa 2001-2002?)
* Rhu-Barbie - spoofing a Barbie doll
* Brambles - spoofing Campbell's soup
* Yuck - not sure, maybe it's another mispelling, but I think it's either Yucks (spoofs Tucks) or Yucky Magazine (spoofs Lucky Magazine) or Yuck E. Cheese's (spoofs Chuck E. Cheese's)
* Pimples - spoofing Pampers diapers?
* Bull Parts - spoofing Ball Park Franks
* E.Z. Pudge - spoofing Keebler E.L. Fudge cookies
* Stuckers - spoofing either Smuckers Jam or Snickers
* Real Dull - spoofing Real Kill bug spray (This should have been considered for a Wacky Packages Old School series!)
* Doo Doo Jump (Awful App) - Doodle Jump
* Words with Fiends (Awful App) - Words with Friends
* Mass Defect (Lame Game) - not sure
* God of Warts (Lame Game) - not sure
4) And will the backs of some ANS9 base stickers feature coupon spoofs featuring ANS8 entries?
Some final things: I like in the Beckett ANS9 preview the Sonic the Hedgehog spoof "Bubonic the Plaguehog" (it spoofs the video game rather than the Archie comic book series based on that video game), and even ANS9 will feature a spoof on the Mars Attacks trading cards called "Moose Attacks".
Is it July yet? I need to be able to walk into Target and pick up a Full Gravity Feed. Speaking of Target. I guess we should be on the lookout for the "Coming Soon" insert on the top of the card section soon? I will snag one of those when I see it.
DrDeal
any description of the contents for the fat-packs?
I guess those ANS7 Cereal Boxes could be considered fat-packs. wonder if this is a similar concept.
This is what the order info says...............ahh. gotcha. so it's just like all those two pocket packs I see hanging on the display posts in Target for baseball and other sports cards.
Each 2-pocket pack with a hanger hole, contains 18 Wacky Packages Series #9 base stickers, 3 Wacky Packages Red Parallel Card and 3 special inserts (Awful Apps, Lame Games, Wacky Flash Foil Parallel, Die-Cut Motion Card Tag or Die-Cut Magnet Card)
The pre-order cut-off with the dealer orders was yesterday. I was so sick during the week I almost missed it but I got my order in yesterday. I have the equivalent of @ 64 boxes coming in......44 Retail, 16 Blaster (bonus) boxes, and 4 Fat-packs. I also ordered Blister boxes but I heard Topps cancelled them so I'm not expecting that one to go through. :'( The release date is scheduled for 07/25/12.
ahh. gotcha. so it's just like all those two pocket packs I see hanging on the display posts in Target for baseball and other sports cards.
too bad about the blisters. I always liked those.
Interesting. Does that mean that there may be just one bonus sticker (from the blaster/bonus box) for this series?
I can't imagine just one bonus sticker, but it sounds like it's a possibility. I should find out more on Monday when I can talk to my dealer about the blisters being cancelled, and I'll try to find out if there will be any other bonus stickers.
I also got word that there will be golds again, with the 55-card base set. Uhgg! All of the parallels will be off of the 55 card base set, not a subset.
Thanks for posting what you find out!it's the same as was done for ANS8. With ANS7 though, the parallels were for the 20 card sub-set
When you write that the parallels will be off the 55 card base set, that is what's been done with the past few series, correct? I really haven't paid too much attention as I have pursued any of the colored bordered sets.
Maybe the fat packs are replacing the blister packs and will have bonus stickers...Doc Pop's listing shows they don't have a bonus.
So, no Walmart and Toys R Us bonus boxes, just Target, and no blister packs with bonus stickers this time for ANS9? Maybe the fat packs are replacing the blister packs and will have bonus stickers...
Doc Pop's listing shows they don't have a bonus.
it would be nice if there were some more out there. this is the fewest bonus cards ever for an ANS set. just 1.
Ok, I confirmed that the blisters are definitely cancelled, and there will be one exclusive Walmart and Target bonus titles, so only 2 total for ANS9.
Ok, I confirmed that the blisters are definitely cancelled, and there will be one exclusive Walmart and Target bonus titles, so only 2 total for ANS9.
Talk about budget cuts.
Now about the ANS9 fat pack boxes....are they still a go?
You guys are relentless. We are only 6 days into OLDS3 and you want more. My wallet needs to cool off a bit...LOL
Might there be a bonus card with the binder?kind of hope not.
Not to sound cynical, but what would we say is the average length of time between (a) release of a Topps issue that we were all so unbelievably excited about and (b) our treating that issue as washed up, a has-been, and yesterday's news because the next issue is on the horizon. Maybe 6 to 8 weeks?
Oops, I guess that does sound pretty cynical after all............ :^)
The pre-order cut-off with the dealer orders was yesterday. I was so sick during the week I almost missed it but I got my order in yesterday. I have the equivalent of @ 64 boxes coming in......44 Retail, 16 Blaster (bonus) boxes, and 4 Fat-packs. I also ordered Blister boxes but I heard Topps cancelled them so I'm not expecting that one to go through. :'( The release date is scheduled for 07/25/12.
What dealer do you get your blaster boxes and Fat-packs from?? what's the going price for a new ans9 hobby box?? i have no idea? isd there a hobby and retail box for ans9 that you know of??
;D ;DGuys, get this, I got spoooooooillllleeerrrs! ;D ;D
First, some images: http://www.beckett.com/news/2012/04/wacky-packages-back-for-another-series/
Then, the predicted checklist: 2012 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 9 Base Set Checklist
PARALLEL CARDS: Red 1:1, additional parallels TBA.
1 Cornbutts
2 Asparagus Jacks
3 Juicy Newt
4 Letgo
5 Buzzard
6 Oscar Tyer
7 Velfeeta
8 M&eMpty
9 Combovers
10 Strawberry Shortfuse
11 Sluggie
12 Thums
13 Blazin' Bran
14 Fowlgers
15 Hubble Bubble
16 Sprout
17 Dribble 'n Spits
19 Hells
20 Weak Thins
21 Motion Spray
22 Windy's
23 Klix
24 Maxwell Louse
25 Panters
26 Lady Gag Me
27 Miracle Glo
28 Rhu-Barbie
29 Alpha Bats
30 Bulges
31 Tridon't
32 Brambles
33 Speed Stink
34 Yuck
35 Lumpables
36 Cheese Hips
37 Juicy Dropped Pop
38 Pimples
39 Bull Parts
40 Pureel
41 E.Z. Pudge
42 Stuckers
43 Cheez Wuz
44 Starburp
45 Real Dull
46 Slime Jim
47 Dr. Shell's
48 Hell-O
49 Iworry
50 Nutty Blubber
51 Hun's
52 Moose Attacks
53 Hungry Hungry Hippies
54 M&eMpty
55 Trux
I've been buying from Sports Images that past couple of series. There is a hobby and retail box for ANS9, but the hobby box is like $10.00 more, and with ANS8 the only difference was a poster! I wasn't able to confirm what is in the hobby boxes that weren't in the retail ones, so I didn't order any hobby boxes.
they'll be the color of the flyer, a deep orange
I wonder what the color of the ans 9 box will be, So far we have had red, yellow, orange, green, pink, 2 shades of blue, and purple. Which 1 would you like to see next.
they'll be the color of the flyer, a deep orange
Are we ignoring this thread or are we gonna put spoilers on it?
It IS June, you know! Pauly
I agree with you Pauly, Bring on 1 or 2 spoilers here!!!!!
I thought we saw an aritcle with some spoilers!
and I can almost guarantee when the info and pre-orders will be released....
I'm away for a week in the middle of July (I'll be in Philly!), and every time I go away, THAT'S
when Topps decides to have a midnight pre-order special! AAARRGGH!
So mark your calendars...the week of July 15-22!
and I can almost guarantee when the info and pre-orders will be released....hmmmm, I think that the info and pre-orders were released a couple of months ago for this one.... so you should be fine.
I'm away for a week in the middle of July (I'll be in Philly!), and every time I go away, THAT'S
when Topps decides to have a midnight pre-order special! AAARRGGH!
So mark your calendars...the week of July 15-22!
and I can almost guarantee when the info and pre-orders will be released....
I'm away for a week in the middle of July (I'll be in Philly!), and every time I go away, THAT'S
when Topps decides to have a midnight pre-order special! AAARRGGH!
So mark your calendars...the week of July 15-22!
We are now in the month of July 2012 with about 3 and a 1/2 weeks to go before the ANS9 release target date of July 25, 2012!
Will the San Diego Comic-Con show some ANS9 entries we haven't seen yet a few weeks before ANS9 gets released?Topps does not have a booth at Comic Con this year - so most likely 'no'.
With Topps not having a booth at Comic Con and none in the new issue of Non-Sports Update, it looks like there won't be an ANS 9 promo.
I thought Topps was going to be at the San Diego Comic-Con to plug the Mars Attacks Heritage series!indirectly.
indirectly.
there are 9 Mars Attacks promo cards being given out at 9 different booths - all belonging to tie-in merchandise - that form together to make a 9 card mosaic that will look great in a binder.
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I was at my local comic shop today and asked what the expected date for ANS9 is. I was told Wed Aug 1st. Makes sense as that is a day, Wednesday, that comic shops put out their new stuff. A tad later than we had originally heard, but I would think it's pretty accurate at this point.
It could be this week and not next week the ANS9 boxes ship to comic stores! One week earlier than prediciment or something like that...Well, it's not on this weeks Previews shipping list, so don't hold your breath
Well, it's not on this weeks Previews shipping list, so don't hold your breathWheeeeeeeeeeeeeew! Thanks. ;)
I'm just trying to catch my breath with both Cereal Killers and Mars Attacks. I can wait a few weeks. I haven't sorted out one of the sets yet. I'm too busy dealing with sketch cards. I'm a total sketch whore..LOL :great:
Did I jump the ANS9 release hope a week and a half earlier than usual? There's always next week...
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Just to let everyone know ANS9 HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!
FYI peeps....
Did I jump the ANS9 release hope a week and a half earlier than usual? There's always next week...can we 'quote' you on that? ;)
Just to let everyone know ANS9 HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!
FYI peeps....
Did I jump the ANS9 release hope a week and a half earlier than usual? There's always next week...
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Just to let everyone know ANS9 HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!
FYI peeps....
When are you going to stop saying that crazy line, I thought you promised me you weren't going to be a bad boy anymore-LOL.
Just wait at least another week...Diamond's Preview listing shows Mars Attacks! arriving to comic shops this week - 7/25. But not wackys.
Diamond's Preview listing shows Mars Attacks! arriving to comic shops this week - 7/25. But not wackys.DACards is still showing 7/25. When Mars Attack came out they showed 7/11 and shipped on the 10th. I'm hoping they ship ANS9 on the 24th.
I bet dealers and others will probably get them though
DACards is still showing 7/25. When Mars Attack came out they showed 7/11 and shipped on the 10th. I'm hoping they ship ANS9 on the 24th.
We'll know in a couple days.
DACards is still showing 7/25. When Mars Attack came out they showed 7/11 and shipped on the 10th. I'm hoping they ship ANS9 on the 24th.
We'll know in a couple days.
Its time for me to begin my Target stalking operation. Always fun to try to score the Gravity Feeds out of the packing boxes the moment they hit the store.
Monday is when most Targets get their weekly card delivery. Game on!
DrDeal
Its time for me to begin my Target stalking operation.
THIS JUST IN : ANS9 COMING OUT LABOR DAY WEEKEND!! IF NOT: ( W A I T F O R I T.......................) C A N C E L L E D!!!!!!OH NO!!!!!!!! :] :] :] :] :P :P :P
you were spotted last series
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Yes, today is July 22, 2012 - only 3 days until the target release date, or we may have to wait until the start of August for a new target date like those Old School delays...
There Hereeee!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wacky-Packages-ANS-9-BONUS-CARD-B1-Sealed-All-New-Series-GPK-Garbage-Pail-Kids-/330768572965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0357e225
There Hereeee!wow. no kidding. I checked ebay an hour ago, and nothing. Now it's flooded with flash foils, "hot packs", etc.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wacky-Packages-ANS-9-BONUS-CARD-B1-Sealed-All-New-Series-GPK-Garbage-Pail-Kids-/330768572965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0357e225
I just got an email that my cases should be delivered by tomorrow, which was the original release date (7/25). Can't beat that for being on time!
Who did you order from?
Sports Images!Do they have a website? I searched for them and tried sportsimages.com but that site seems like a memorabilia site.
Odds are: Flash Foil: 1 in 6 (opened up 8 packs today and didn't get one), Gold Flash Foil: 1 in 308, Awful Apps: 1 in 3 (got 3 out of 8pks), Lame Game Stickers: 1 in 3 (got 1), Motions: 1 in 6 (got 1), Magnets: 1 in 6 (got 2!), AND - drum roll please - Sketch Cards 1 in every 471 packs.remember all the retail packs could have been searched. I don't plan to buy any retail.
Canadians still have to take the math test to submit for a chance at an insert. :P
remember all the retail packs could have been searched. I don't plan to buy any retail.
remember all the retail packs could have been searched. I don't plan to buy any retail.
What do you mean by retail packs being searched? Would that refer to knowing which packs in an unopened box cotained
certain types of cards? I noticed that there was a pattern to the packaged packs in the first 2 Flashback series.
Or is there another way of knowing whats in a pack?
Alex
I've opened a few packs and won't spoil but I don't know if I'm feeling this series the way I have in the past. Maybe it's my mood today or something. I'm tired of the pink border cards. I 'm not a fan of the game parodies. The Lady Gaga parody is absolutely horrible and I can't believe Topps would want it in the set. The Magnets are just rehash of the same old wacky's they have done for the last 6 series, nothing new.
My collation is also bizarre. I've had several packs with 3 consecutive numbers.
remember all the retail packs could have been searched. I don't plan to buy any retail.
I've opened a few packs and won't spoil but I don't know if I'm feeling this series the way I have in the past. Maybe it's my mood today or something. I'm tired of the pink border cards. I 'm not a fan of the game parodies. The Lady Gaga parody is absolutely horrible and I can't believe Topps would want it in the set. The Magnets are just rehash of the same old wacky's they have done for the last 6 series, nothing new.
My collation is also bizarre. I've had several packs with 3 consecutive numbers.
My collation is also bizarre. I've had several packs with 3 consecutive numbers.that's happened quite often over the last several sets. consecutive numbers, and usually consecutive backs (e.g. a lineup of 3 puzzle pieces)
I scored a Sketch!!!!!! That's my first ever sketch from a retail WP release and Kirscht is one of my favorite current WP artists. :D I believe its Toadal or Alltoads. That's a keeper ;D
Today was a great day!
DrDeal
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that's happened quite often over the last several sets. consecutive numbers, and usually consecutive backs (e.g. a lineup of 3 puzzle pieces)
it'd be nice if there was more variety, but it seems these are packed as 2 triplets + two additional cards. and those triplets repeat constantly
I've opened a few packs and won't spoil but I don't know if I'm feeling this series the way I have in the past. Maybe it's my mood today or something. I'm tired of the pink border cards. I 'm not a fan of the game parodies. The Lady Gaga parody is absolutely horrible and I can't believe Topps would want it in the set. The Magnets are just rehash of the same old wacky's they have done for the last 6 series, nothing new.
My collation is also bizarre. I've had several packs with 3 consecutive numbers.
Cool Deal ! Congrets ! You are way beating the Odds on this Series ! How many packs did you open before you got the sketch?
Just to speak to the Lady Gaga parody - Topps was considering a subset of album covers at one point, and this looks to be the only title to survive. I haven't seen the sticker yet, but it probably has a different feel since it was made for a subset.
No, guys lift cards and look through the packs. I've tried but it's a special technique they use. So if you buy a pack and noticed about 3 cards slid away from the others than the pack has been searched.
Whoa!!!!! So you can't tell this until you've opened the pack??? I wonder how common this is....
A
Do they have a website? I searched for them and tried sportsimages.com but that site seems like a memorabilia site.
Just to speak to the Lady Gaga parody - Topps was considering a subset of album covers at one point, and this looks to be the only title to survive. I haven't seen the sticker yet, but it probably has a different feel since it was made for a subset.
Maybe for ANS10 in 2013 there could be a CD music covers subset for real.
How about for Old School Series 5 (if not the upcoming OS4) a subset of 10 vintage album covers of the 1970's Wacky Packages style?
Do we have an idea yet of how many Bonus cards this series will have? I've only seen B1 Flab to date. I assume this comes from the Target bonus box.the early guess is just the one - B1
the early guess is just the one - B1
we've only heard of the target bonus box so far and no others, and there are no blister packs either.
Wasn't there another type of packaging, a "rack" pack? It seems I've seen more trading (mostly sports) cards in that sort of packaging lately. Perhaps I'm assuming, but I thought those might contain at least one bonus card.
ANS 8 did have a rack pack, but it came in a 24 pack box and it was essentially the same as a regular pack, sept with a rack hanger on the 8 card pack...no bonus was issued with it.
Hit my local Target today...it was a no go.
Not happy to learn of the return of luggage tags! Seems like a heck of a way to ruin a lenticular.
I've opened a few packs and won't spoil but I don't know if I'm feeling this series the way I have in the past. Maybe it's my mood today or something. I'm tired of the pink border cards. I 'm not a fan of the game parodies. The Lady Gaga parody is absolutely horrible and I can't believe Topps would want it in the set. The Magnets are just rehash of the same old wacky's they have done for the last 6 series, nothing new.
My collation is also bizarre. I've had several packs with 3 consecutive numbers.
Here you go..........
http://www.spimages.com/
And I think Dave Gross's absence is strongly felt. Glad he's working on Old School, but he really does a fantastic job on I miss his presence in this series.
Well, thanks, appreciated. I missed working on it. Huge family crisis knocked me out of the game. I did Sluggie and Thums and they used two of my old roughs Fetchers and Hell-O.
Dear guys, i saw the series on eBay and it's sweet. Say, which ones did Mark Pingitore do, by the way? Pauly
Dear guys, i saw the series on eBay and it's sweet. Say, which ones did Mark Pingitore do, by the way? Pauly
Just letting everyone know that ANS9 cereal boxes plus the binder & other items are available at the Topps on line store.
Besides the due out in Fall Old School 4 and due in 2013 Old School 5, do you plan to be back on track if Topps gives a 2013 green light to do ANS10 of Wacky Packages, slamjim?
Thanks! I bought the 3 cereal box sets. I hope I don't regret it and find them cheaper at retail. I think Topps raised the prices on all ANS9 product across the board. The bonus box was $10.49 at Target.It looks like the boxes only contain base stickers along with a bonus sticker. I may just pick up the 9 card set of bonus stickers on the bay. Anyone recall what the 9 card set went for when ANS7 came out( 6 cereal bonus and 3 web cards) ? I think I can do without 9 more min cereal boxes. I have the ANS7 Cereal boxes and all of the Cereal Killers ones done to date.
That's a very strange site. So you have to setup an account first before you can even view pricing and such?
I'm with you Brad, There is some possible good news I'd like to share with everyone on here, But I want to be absolutely 100 percent sure of it when I do, Sorry to sound like a Batman cliffhanger citizens-LOL.
The Target and Wal-Mart Stores I have been to don't have ANS9 in stock yet.I don't think wal-mart has a bonus box... Do they?
I wonder what the Wal-Mart bonus box bonus sticker will be...
Wasn't there another type of packaging, a "rack" pack? It seems I've seen more trading (mostly sports) cards in that sort of packaging lately. Perhaps I'm assuming, but I thought those might contain at least one bonus card.
I don't think wal-mart has a bonus box... Do they?
Hit Two Targets. Found a full GF and bonus boxes in Monmouth Junction NJ. Purchased the GF and a Bonus box. I will report back later on their contents.
DrDeal
No surprise that there was one pack missing and some of the cards seemed fanned out in the others.... Jeez.
Don'tcha just love that the binders have increased in price as their extra bonus features have diminished. The binder is $20 and has just 10 of the cheaper Ultra Pro pages. Shipping to my house is around $12. YIKES!
Note sure what the dollar amount is or if its a certain combination of items but I got free shipping when ordering a binder, and the three different mini-cereal box sets.
Note sure what the dollar amount is or if its a certain combination of items but I got free shipping when ordering a binder, and the three different mini-cereal box sets.Yep. Greater than $50 will get you free shipping.
Don'tcha just love that the binders have increased in price as their extra bonus features have diminished. The binder is $20 and has just 10 of the cheaper Ultra Pro pages. Shipping to my house is around $12. YIKES!
Could someone look at the wrapper and list what the odds are for getting:
Red parallel. Does not say
silver parallel. 1:6
Gold Parallel. 1:308
Aweful Apps. 1:3
Lame Games. 1:3
Magnet. 1:6
Lenticular Tag. 1:6
Sketch Card. 1: 471
Well, thanks, appreciated. I missed working on it. Huge family crisis knocked me out of the game. I did Sluggie and Thums and they used two of my old roughs Fetchers and Hell-O.
I don't know if I'm going to buy a binder now. I'm going to wait it out with ANS9. For some reason, obvious, I like OLDS better. The total experience is so much better. I have a case of ANS9 coming in and that wil be it. I don't care about the sketches. I'm more excited about the OLDS4 sketches.
I filled in the chart above.Cool. Thanks so much.
Note sure what the dollar amount is or if its a certain combination of items but I got free shipping when ordering a binder, and the three different mini-cereal box sets.
I am pretty far out of the loop on ANS9. Are you guys saying that there is a new set of cereal boxes with this series? Anybody have a pic or a link?
So bonus sticker wise we have B1 in the Target Bonus Box, C1-C9 in cereal boxes and do we think the Bonus Box Topps is selling may have a different Bonus Sticker?
I don't know if I'm going to buy a binder now. I'm going to wait it out with ANS9. For some reason, obvious, I like OLDS better. The total experience is so much better. I have a case of ANS9 coming in and that wil be it. I don't care about the sketches. I'm more excited about the OLDS4 sketches.
Don'tcha just love that the binders have increased in price as their extra bonus features have diminished. The binder is $20 and has just 10 of the cheaper Ultra Pro pages. Shipping to my house is around $12. YIKES!
They do not mention any specific Bonus card number. So it is probably the same as the Target box with Flab.
If you look at the sketch cards pulled so far it looks like Topps gave specific directions to artists to do a single character in close up. As I recall Topps had asked artists to do the entire Wacky for ANS 7. So far we've seen sketches from (Dr. Popper are you paying attention) Simko, Wheaton, Pingatore, Zapata, Engstrom, Kirscht and Parisi. The Zapatas have been glow in the dark.
The Zapatas have been glow in the dark.
It seems like it would be a little tricky to draw a sketch with glow in the dark paint. It must be similar to writing secret messages using lemon juice as invisible ink. I wonder if there is a way to scan them so the image is visible or if you have to take a photo in the dark.Look down further. There is a picture of the card.
Here is one on the auction block.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-WACKY-PACKAGES-SERIES-ANS-9-SKETCH-CARD-ART-ZILLA-GLOW-IN-THE-DARK-ZAPATA-/221081320490?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3379793c2a
If you look at the sketch cards pulled so far it looks like Topps gave specific directions to artists to do a single character in close up. As I recall Topps had asked artists to do the entire Wacky for ANS 7. So far we've seen sketches from (Dr. Popper are you paying attention) Simko, Wheaton, Pingatore, Zapata, Engstrom, Kirscht and Parisi. The Zapatas have been glow in the dark.
I stopped by Toys-R-Us on the way home and they had a rack packs with 24 cards in a configuration that is basically two wrappers connected together lenghtwise. No boxes, which is what I was after. Was surprised to see CEREAL KILLERS mini-cereal box trays there however. I then stopped at a Walmart and picked up a 24 pack box. No surprise that there was one pack missing and some of the cards seemed fanned out in the others.... Jeez.
I'm confused!! You found the new ANS9 cereal box sets at Toys R Us?!! I thought they were Topps Online exclusives. It even states that in red on the ordering page!! Oh well. Stranger things have happened. How much did these cost at TRU?You are confused. Re-read what he wrote.
They are in the third row down.
http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/the-Wacky-Packages/Categories (http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/the-Wacky-Packages/Categories)
Forgive me again if I haven't kept up but is everyone saying there Walmart doesn't have bonus boxes? I found several bonus boxes at a Walmart today.
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The box on the left came from Walmart. I'm pretty sure it is the same box as Target (on right), with just a little price sticker put over the pre-printed price. Notice that the box is 1 cent cheaper at Walmart. The loose packs I found at Walmart were also 1 cent cheaper than Target at $2.08 per pack.
Forgive me again if I haven't kept up but is everyone saying there Walmart doesn't have bonus boxes? I found several bonus boxes at a Walmart today.no, just saying no proof yet there's a different bonus card. Although I am surprised they have the same box as Target. shocking.
that's the whole deal with walmart - always 1 or 2 cents cheaper. cheapest prices guaranteed. even if only by a penny. whatever[in my best Rain Man] Wal-mart sucks.
You are confused. Re-read what he wrote.
Ugh! My bad. I'm reading too fast. It's that darn Evelyn Wood speed-reading course I've been taking.
I don't care for the chase card distribution in this set. I bought two boxes and only completed one full set of the Lame Games, not quite one set of the Awfuls (short one card) and only 5 of 9 lenticular tags with 4 dupes
If you look at the sketch cards pulled so far it looks like Topps gave specific directions to artists to do a single character in close up. As I recall Topps had asked artists to do the entire Wacky for ANS 7. So far we've seen sketches from (Dr. Popper are you paying attention) Simko, Wheaton, Pingatore, Zapata, Engstrom, Kirscht and Parisi. The Zapatas have been glow in the dark.
Add Smokin' Joe to the list. These are the 9 artists I've seen so far............
Please be aware that our fellow member Mr Turbo is helping out WP collectors by offering the ANS9 Cereal Box sets for twice what they can currently be purchased for at ShopTopps. He is making sure to let the public know that this limited edition product with exclusive stickers was not available to wholesalers and will not be found in any store.
Regards, DrDeal
Please be aware that our fellow member Mr Turbo is helping out WP collectors by offering the ANS9 Cereal Box sets for twice what they can currently be purchased for at ShopTopps. He is making sure to let the public know that this limited edition product with exclusive stickers was not available to wholesalers and will not be found in any store.
Regards, DrDeal
Regarding the ANS9 "Windy's", I noticed it features the famous 1980's Clara Peller "Where's The Beef" parody on the Wacky - Was it considered for a planned but never done Wacky Packages Old School 1980's edition series?
Please be aware that our fellow member Mr Turbo is helping out WP collectors by offering the ANS9 Cereal Box sets for twice what they can currently be purchased for at ShopTopps. He is making sure to let the public know that this limited edition product with exclusive stickers was not available to wholesalers and will not be found in any store.
Regards, DrDeal
The market for these sets just fell in the toilet.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Topps-Wacky-Packages-Series-9-ASN9-Lot-of-10-Base-Sets-1-55-/110925028216?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d3a59b78
I am probably not even halfway through my ANS9 boxes, but I ran into a run of a couple boxes where the pink (sorry, they're not red!) parallels didn't have any UV coating on the fronts, making them much flatter looking than the normal glossy ones. Some sheets must have went through without that step being done. I actually think they look pretty neat.
I hope I have enough for a full set plus some dupes but it will be close.
Well, I am afraid the pack searchers are in Irvine, I caught a guy in probably his 40's searching packs here in Irvine. He was going through the whole gravity box, I walked up on him and he quickly left with about 6 packs in hand. Told the Target people about it and they said they would look into it., but I dont see how they can watch that all day. Frustrating to say the least. I grabbed the last bonus box and left. Be interesting to see if ant hot packs are being sold in Irvine, Ca. I would definitely say any loose packs dont bother unless you know they are all there untouched.
$2.00/set is very cheap, especially this early, but not many people need 10 base sets of them. These ANS base sets all settle @ $7.50/set anyway so there's not much margin in there.
Thanks! I bought the 3 cereal box sets. I hope I don't regret it and find them cheaper at retail. I think Topps raised the prices on all ANS9 product across the board. The bonus box was $10.49 at Target.
From what I can tell is only 14 sets have sold so far. That is pretty low for a new series. Why not pay the $20 for 10 sets and sell the rest?
I just purchased the 3 3 Box Cereal Box sets from shoptopps. By throwing in one of those 5.29 jumbo packs my total was over $50 so shipping was free. I wish they would include sketches and other chase cards in these boxes. Just including base cards bothers me. Nevertheless, I am a cereal fan as well as a wacky fan and the bonus stickers make a very cool subset. I wonder how many of these were made and how long they will be in the shop? The last round was available in stores and is no longer on the website. Anyone know how many sets were made of the ANS7 Cereal Boxes?
I bought the very same thing Dr Deal. I was also disappointed that there were no luggage tags or magnets in my three sets of cereal box trays. The only chase cards I found in mine were the Awful Apps, Lame Games, and LOTS of Pink Parallels.
When I go to toppsonlinestore.com and find ANS9 products, I don't see "add to cart" as an option. I see a button below the items for "ordering information" leading me to a form a and blurb telling me a representative will contact me.
I'm confused.
You see "add to cart" buttons for ANS9 here?No, that's a good page for the whole category. Just click on what you want to order and it'll Take you to the page to order that item by add to cart
http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/Categories
or am I somehow on the wrong page?
You see "add to cart" buttons for ANS9 here?
http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/Categories
or am I somehow on the wrong page?
No, that's a good page for the whole category. Just click on what you want to order and it'll Take you to the page to order that item by add to cart
This is the page the buttons bring me to. I even filled out the formand it said a sales representative will contact me!http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/the-1021/Wacky-Packages-All-dsh-New-Series/Detail
https://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/Lead?category=Wacky+Packages+9&no=1021¶m_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toppsonlinestore.com%2Fservlet%2FCategories%3Fcategory%3DWacky%2BPackages%2B9
I use a Safari on a Mac G5 OSX but I've never had issues before. Adding other items to the cart works just fine.
This is the page the buttons bring me to. I even filled out the formand it said a sales representative will contact me!
https://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/Lead?category=Wacky+Packages+9&no=1021¶m_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toppsonlinestore.com%2Fservlet%2FCategories%3Fcategory%3DWacky%2BPackages%2B9
I use a Safari on a Mac G5 OSX but I've never had issues before. Adding other items to the cart works just fine.
I already have all 9 of the cereal titles in the ANS9 trays in pack fresh conditionAre you referring to the C1-C9 bonus cards, Pat? If so, how did you get them?
Are you referring to the C1-C9 bonus cards, Pat? If so, how did you get them?
http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/the-1021/Wacky-Packages-All-dsh-New-Series/Detail
That's a link for the ordering page for the 24 pack box. Does that show up for you, or is it still wonky?
That link shows up fine, but when I click the "Ordering Information" button, I get that order form again. I see no "Add To Cart" button.
Are you referring to the C1-C9 bonus cards, Pat? If so, how did you get them?
I'm having a hard time making sense today....... The cereal titles in the ANS9 trays look like previously published ANS titles, which I already have in perfect condition from their original releases. After Life, Frosted Snakes, etc. I am wondering how an ANS9 Cereal Box special sticker of Frosted Snakes differs from the ANS1 version.
I just used Firefox and got a totally different look. Something is corrupt or funky with my Safari. This is the same url.
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I'm waiting for someone to mention the term "variation" :-\
I'm having a hard time making sense today....... The cereal titles in the ANS9 trays look like previously published ANS titles, which I already have in perfect condition from their original releases. After Life, Frosted Snakes, etc. I am wondering how an ANS9 Cereal Box special sticker of Frosted Snakes differs from the ANS1 version.
Clear out your history and cache.
I understand your point on these cereal stickers. We have all purchased these images recently in the ANS releases. I feel compelled to get them since they are part of the ANS9 release and they are cereal related. I don't feel the need to get all the silvers , golds or pinks as they are variations of cards in the set. But these are bonus cards and I pretty much have every one ever put out so don't want to pass on them. What they should have done is put out alternate versions with slightly different artwork as they did with the postcards set bonus cards.
DrDeal
I've been buying doubles of cereal titles for a separate cereal set. This might just change my criteria for that set, since the 9 'new' stickers are going to set me back $50.
If they had to be ANS titles, I wish they had done Totaled and Raisin Brain - at least those would have been a little different from the original ANS3 stickers, since they wouldn't be foils.
It's not with it. $50 for 9 ANS cards. I'll spend my money on sketches and such. Not this.Or in the case of ANS9, 1/5th of a sketch. :'(
It's not with it. $50 for 9 ANS cards. I'll spend my money on sketches and such. Not this.
I understand your point. Hopefully the one jumbo pack I added to my order to surpass the $50 mark will contain a sketch or a gold. :)
DrDeal
I've been buying doubles of cereal titles for a separate cereal set. This might just change my criteria for that set, since the 9 'new' stickers are going to set me back $50.
If they had to be ANS titles, I wish they had done Totaled and Raisin Brain - at least those would have been a little different from the original ANS3 stickers, since they wouldn't be foils.
Mark Pingitore aside, who are the artists for the Lame Games?
Pauly
Brent, awesome work on the Lame Games. Also it was great to see you draw that sketch card in under 3 minutes. Should be an Olympic event!
Pat, I totally hear what you are saying about bonus stickers that are virtually (except for the numbering) identical to ANS stickers. I look at it as paying money more for the boxes than the bonus cereal stickers. In fact, I look at the stickers themselves as truly a bonus. It is a lot of money for the 9 cereal boxes, esp with no chance of inserts, but I have such a fondness for cereal wackys that it's OK with me. I just wish they had used Count Funkula as one of the cereal boxes. I think that title remains my single favorite of all the ANS titles.
I agree that the cereal boxes are a main motivator. I am thinking of getting a shadowbox to display the 15 WP boxes along with the 6 different CK boxes.
DrDeal
Mark Pingitore aside, who are the artists for the Lame Games?
By the way, here's an idea for ANS10-Kooky Cartoons! (parodies of cartoons past and present)
Pauly
I agree that the cereal boxes are a main motivator. I am thinking of getting a shadowbox to display the 15 WP boxes along with the 6 different CK boxes.
DrDeal
Please post a link to the drawing of the 3 minute sketch.Wasn't that Joe Simko that did that? This was in the Mars Attacks thread:
I found that 9 of the mini-cereal boxes fit nicely in the acrylic sports boxes they sell to display real cereal boxes, such as Wheaties. Also allows you to easily rotate to see the other sides for those Cereal Killers mini boxes that have two different titles.
I painted 2 through 10 of the Lame Games
Well I finally got through my cases, 1,535 packs to be exact. I didn't do too well relative to the odds. Here's how I did on the sketches and golds.......
GOLDS = 1:308 odds - I got 3 golds, should have had 5
SKETCHES = 1:471 odds - I got 2 sketches, should have got 3.
I also only ended up with ONE full silver set! I was only one # off from a 2nd set, but you would think buying the equivalent of over $3K retail (I didn't pay retail), you would yield at least 2 sets of silvers.
Needless to say I am a little disappointed, and it's a shame because there are a lot of titles I really like in this series. My bad luck has dampened my excitement. Both sketches I got were b&w's, and one was a pencil, and since I don't care for pencil sketches, I basically have only one of the 9 artists (or more) that I'll want to collect for this series! This series will be a big loser for me. Once I get over the financial hit I would like to breakdown the titles, because like I said I think there are some really good ones in there.
By the way, if anyone hasn't seen a silver yet, they are very cool. They have this pattern on them, and tilted at the proper angle, you get an illusion like it has little lights around the border! For some reason the golds don't have the same extent of reflection, so the silvers look nicer.
I should have time to post my sketches tomorrow.
And to add insult to injury, I just opened my cereal box set to get the 9 bonus cards, and the Frosted Snakes box contained a Mice Krispies card, so I have 2 Mice Krispies and no Frosted Snakes card. Uggh! I'll have to contact customer service for a replacement.
Hey Rob,
All your product was from Retail/HobbyBoxes not bonus boxes or rack packs ?? Those odds are disappointing...I am trying to break it up a bit...
No, Brent has one on his Blog. He also shows his 200 ANS 9 sketches! The link to his video is at the bottom of the page.
http://monkeyboycomic.blogspot.com/2012/07/wacky-packages-ans9-sketch-cards.html?m=1
Those are totally amazing!
speaking of pack searching do you think a big card seller would do the same thing? Looks fishy to me:
http://www.dacardworld.com/entertainment/wacky-packages-series-7-trading-card-retail-bulk-1000-pack-case
Most were from retail boxes but I did buy some bonus and rack pack boxes. Most of my pulls were from the retail boxes though.
Man, you ain't kidding! Those are incredible! Not a "so so" one in the batch. Here are the two I got.............
(http://s14.postimage.org/ao80xyyot/ping_sketch.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ao80xyyot/)
(http://s15.postimage.org/m27fbipqf/sj_sketch.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/m27fbipqf/)
Is it just me or does the B1 bonus card remind me of Saunders work? I love this one!.......
(http://s9.postimage.org/s2mez2bvv/b1_bonus.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/s2mez2bvv/)
Thanks rob, sometimes i feel a bit anachronistic, but I do try to keep the saunders vibe in mine. Besides this I did panters, rhu barbie, alpha bats, miracle glo and lady gag me.
Those are totally amazing!
Not to stray off the current topic, but I have a question: I would like a set of the ANS9 C1-C9 bonus cards and really would prefer not to pay $50 for them by having to purchase the 9 cereal boxes. I kinda was hoping to start seeing some appear on eBay, but so far, no luck. Does anyone think this will eventually happen or do I need to put the crow bar on my wallet and just buy the cereal sets?...
I'm holding out! They will show up.
For $48+ for the cereal boxes, and only available through Topps, and no chance of sketches. I really dont see the profit in these for people to bust them open and sell just the C1-9. If they do i would imagine they would want almost as much if not more then the sum of the whole.
Can someone post a front and back scan of one of these, say Frosted Snakes?are you wishing/hoping there is a different title on the 'back'? perhaps something from the original run? :D
For $48+ for the cereal boxes, and only available through Topps, and no chance of sketches. I really dont see the profit in these for people to bust them open and sell just the C1-9. If they do i would imagine they would want almost as much if not more then the sum of the whole.
Can someone post a front and back scan of one of these, say Frosted Snakes?
Not to stray off the current topic, but I have a question: I would like a set of the ANS9 C1-C9 bonus cards and really would prefer not to pay $50 for them by having to purchase the 9 cereal boxes. I kinda was hoping to start seeing some appear on eBay, but so far, no luck. Does anyone think this will eventually happen or do I need to put the crow bar on my wallet and just buy the cereal sets?...here you go from GPK and Wacky Warehouse, for a small premium at $70 for the set of 9
here you go from GPK and Wacky Warehouse, for a small premium at $70 for the set of 9Thanks, Patrick! I bit the bullet and shelled out the $ to Topps for the boxes, but I added a jumbo pack to the order, so shipping is free. And, I'll get the bonuses, 160+ stickers and the actual boxes for my $53.
eBay auction: #221087676677
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Thanks Rob. I guess the only allure here is the boxes. Don't even want extras of these for my separate cereal binder.I once mentioned an idea for Snatch-a-Pack boxes that could've included stickers of the mini titles with not much response.
Wish they had done some more OS titles nice and clear, or even the other album titles at full size - those I would consider different. I also mentioned the ANS3 foil titles would have been different as regular stickers. They really should do the Snatch-a-Pack Wackys!
In quantity as well as quality. Wow that's a lot of sketches!
"61 Magazine"?
"61 Magazine"?And how about this one:
Marc, that's Helene Cooty Spray Nit.
See, now if I pulled this after spending $700 on 2 cases I would be so pissed. I know how Rob is feeling. Sad!why, it's a vulture, of course....
eBay auction: #190709939608
What the hell is this anyway? LOL
why, it's a vulture, of course....
[expando]http://www.wackypackages.org/stickers/5th_2007/scans/bonus/b5_front_vulturevalley_small.jpg[/expando]
Too early to start discussing OLDS4?
See, now if I pulled this after spending $700 on 2 cases I would be so pissed. I know how Rob is feeling. Sad!
eBay auction: #190709939608
What the hell is this anyway? LOL
- unfortunately, some of the art. To me, the effectiveness of the parody is how well the art mimics and looks like a real object. I've already seen a handful that are just sloppy - edges aren't straight, lids are wavy, the perspective between top and bottom is messed up.
I hate to say it, but I agree on this point. Even when the humor works, something about the "non-realistic" rendering of the packaging interferes with my enjoyment of them. I know we're all biased by our affection for the original series, but Saunders (and even many of the non-Saunders pieces) did a really high-quality rendering of the packaging. I hope this is something that will get some extra attention in future releases.
I agree with both you guys. I feel the same way as I mentioned earlier that Im not feeling this series. I can't believe Topps would be happy with some of these titles. I'm sick about the Lady Gaga art. No offense to the amazing artist but this doesn't belong.
- Doesn't #11 Sluggie look like it belongs in the 1991 set?
- Is it just me, or do #'s 22, 23, & 24 seem like they were computer rendered?
One hobby box yielded four silvers, three tags, five magnets, etc.., plus this guy:
(http://s14.postimage.org/5j1rj62jx/ANS9_Sketch_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5j1rj62jx/)
(http://s11.postimage.org/djknfq767/ANS9_Sketch_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/djknfq767/)
Marc, that's Helene Cooty Spray Nit.
Rob, we need to add Colin Walton to the list so that makes 10.
I stopped by a Walmart today to get an ANS9 box for display and some packs along with it, and noticed a large $1.98 sticker slapped on the front of the box.
Of course when the cashier range up the packs, they showed up at $2.08 - so I pointed out the discrepancy and got the lower price. yippee, 5% discount. it helps offset the pain and suffering of having to visit a walmart store. ;)
One hobby box yielded four silvers, three tags, five magnets, etc.., plus this guy:
(http://s14.postimage.org/5j1rj62jx/ANS9_Sketch_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5j1rj62jx/)
(http://s11.postimage.org/djknfq767/ANS9_Sketch_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/djknfq767/)
I got raped at K-Mart for 2.19 per pack. It's ashame it is so close to where I live. But I don't plan on buying more there.if you think that's bad - stay away from toys-r-us, you'll have a heart attack
if you think that's bad - stay away from toys-r-us, you'll have a heart attack
What are the prices at TRU? I haven't even bothered to stop by to look.
Also, can anyone tell me how many luggage tags there are? I know there's a list somewhere but I don't feel like searching through the whole thread to find it. Thanks!
9 Tags, 10 Magnets............Go figure?
What's the deal with the text at the bottom of the Klix sticker?that was one of my 'beefs' from my earlier list.
What are the prices at TRU? I haven't even bothered to stop by to look.they've got the rack packs going for $8 (should be 6 or 5), and all ans8 and ans7 stuff previously was going for a few bucks more than anywhere else
they've got the rack packs going for $8 (should be 6 or 5), and all ans8 and ans7 stuff previously was going for a few bucks more than anywhere else
Is TRU the only place that has the rack packs, If so, The one near me doesn't have any of them. If you or anyone can send me 1, Please send me a PM.
I saw some at a local Hastings for $4.99. You might also find them at Borders since I think the two are affiliated.
I just learned that a guy named Sam Gambino painted the sprout and dribbles spoofs.
So who painted Slime Jim?
Pauly
I saw some at a local Hastings for $4.99. You might also find them at Borders since I think the two are affiliated.
To my everlasting chagrin, there is no more Borders.
Say, who painted Sprout and Dribbles 'n Spits? The faces freak me out
And who painted Slime Jim, looks a little like Terry Gilliams.
Just got some ans9 stickers at kmart, by the way,
Pauly
To my everlasting chagrin, there is no more Borders.
Is TRU the only place that has the rack packs, If so, The one near me doesn't have any of them. If you or anyone can send me 1, Please send me a PM.
I hate to say it, but I agree on this point. Even when the humor works, something about the "non-realistic" rendering of the packaging interferes with my enjoyment of them. I know we're all biased by our affection for the original series, but Saunders (and even many of the non-Saunders pieces) did a really high-quality rendering of the packaging. I hope this is something that will get some extra attention in future releases.
that was one of my 'beefs' from my earlier list.
it's the CPSIA code, which i guess is mandatory for every card these days.
it's on the back of every single card, near the edge. But with the center square puzzle pieces, there is no place for the text on the back. and so for ANS7 and ANS8, the center pieces had no text at all. but for ANS9 they figured out to put that text on the front.
Same here. One in particular that bugs me is Cheez Wuz. The gag cracks me up, but there's no glass (plastic?) details and no "wrap around" art perspective. Plus the lettering on the lid - it's mostly straight. That could have been one of my new favs.
On the other hand, there's titles like Fowlgers, where there's amazing glass detail & lettering and the wrap around art is done so well. Love the gags too, along with the rooster! However the printer ruined that one, because it is printed so dark, I can hardly see it all to fully appreciate.
The one I feel absolutely doesn't belong in there is Lady Gag Me.
I agree. That may be the "jump the shark" title for Wackys! It's all downhill from here.
Some of the titles are great, I like Miracle-Glo ,Fowlgers, Motion Spray and Hell-O. I must say that I agree that Lady Gag Me has no place here.
I also do not like the Awful Apps.
I noticed that magnet 9, Hurtz is not the same as the 1973 Hurtz, the guy pounding the bottle is completely different. Very disappointed in that.
Does anyone know why that was done?
Now this is one hell of an awesome sketch. I won't even try to bid on it...HaHa
(http://s17.postimage.org/c37rh0okb/T2e_C16_Z_z_QE9s3stv_K9_BQHup_Vi_PD_60_3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/c37rh0okb/)
not sure what you mean. that *is* the 7th series Hurtz guy.
I noticed that magnet 9, Hurtz is not the same as the 1973 Hurtz, the guy pounding the bottle is completely different. Very disappointed in that.
Does anyone know why that was done?
Marc, that's Helene Cooty Spray Nit.
You're amazing! What about this one?easy. that's Dopey Whip.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANS-9-Wacky-Packages-New-SKETCH-CARD-Brent-Engstrom-Smiling-/380461120309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58953ffb35
easy. that's Dopey Whip.
I'm starting to think you don't actually collect wackys.... ;)
easy. that's Dopey Whip.
I'm starting to think you don't actually collect wackys.... ;)
not sure what you mean. that *is* the 7th series Hurtz guy.
Are you thinking of the different one that was on the poster? (and used in the Flashbacks?)
And at the risk of continuing to display ignorance, how does one know from the outside of the pack that certain packs like this one definitely contain a sketch card?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS9-GUARANTEED-1-1-ARTIST-SKETCH-CARD-HOT-PACK-Color-/271032760355?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1acfb823
And at the risk of continuing to display ignorance, how does one know from the outside of the pack that certain packs like this one definitely contain a sketch card?
Here are a couple of posts from the Packsearching.com forum that describe some techniques. Didn’t see anything about ANS 9, but assume methods are similar to ANS 8. I spent $3.99 on this "research" and now I want to run over to Target to try and recoup my losses, lol
Can someone explain the rationale of spending from $250 to $300 per pack when all of the ANS9 sketches have sold between $50 to $250.00? I am sure that the pack will eventually be opened. It would probably be better to wait for it to hit Ebay and then bid accordingly. Maybe I am missing something.
Look at this hot pack. you can see through the wrapper.
eBay auction: #200804593957
Can someone explain the rationale of spending from $250 to $300 per pack when all of the ANS9 sketches have sold between $50 to $250.00? I am sure that the pack will eventually be opened. It would probably be better to wait for it to hit Ebay and then bid accordingly. Maybe I am missing something.
Can someone explain the rationale of spending from $250 to $300 per pack when all of the ANS9 sketches have sold between $50 to $250.00? I am sure that the pack will eventually be opened. It would probably be better to wait for it to hit Ebay and then bid accordingly. Maybe I am missing something.
There are a couple reasons for this:
1. if the seller opens the pack and it's a dud they won't make that much for the sketch.
2. buyers are taking a risk that it could be a real color gem at a fair price.
It's all risk reward. If no one buys the pack it will go down in price as will all these sketches.
Where's the fun in searching packs before buying them?
Man, you ain't kidding! Those are incredible! Not a "so so" one in the batch. Here are the two I got.............
(http://s14.postimage.org/ao80xyyot/ping_sketch.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ao80xyyot/)
(http://s15.postimage.org/m27fbipqf/sj_sketch.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/m27fbipqf/)
Hey Rob....Look Familiar ? LOL
(http://s17.postimage.org/vm0d3jxff/T2e_C16_VHJIYE9q_Uc_Nkei_BQI7_C4mfi_Q_60_3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/vm0d3jxff/)
Hey Rob....Look Familiar ? LOL
(http://s17.postimage.org/vm0d3jxff/T2e_C16_VHJIYE9q_Uc_Nkei_BQI7_C4mfi_Q_60_3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/vm0d3jxff/)
I'm curious as to where people end up finding the more rare cards of the latest ANS series. I've never found any (plate, gold or sketch) in a bonus box, 2/3 pack blisters, etc.., The hobby box and verticle feeds are the only places I've had luck.
Yup, I noticed that too. I like that one a little better! At least I now know what title it is from.
None. It's just greed, which unfortunately has taken over the world.
Wonder if Topps is ever going to change their packs to deal with this? They'd have to make them so you cannot see through them (I never could figure out how to do this with ANS7/8), and add/remove cards to make the weight the same for sketch/gold/silver and other packs. My guess is they will not. Wonder if they are seeing lower sales from gravity feeds yet?
With the last two series I'd have purchased several gravity feeds from Target by now. My retail purchases this time amount to 8 packs from Walmart, and I just bought a master set from a dealer.
What I find strange is that it's Matt Stock buying all these ANS9 sketches at high prices. He looks to be buying most of them. What throws me as why is he paying high dollars for these while he was buying OLDS3 boxes and selling all of the sketches and even altering them.
He even bought 8 hot packs at around $250 each. It doesn't matter to me what people spend there money on but he must have about $4K-$5k into these sketches already. Doesn't seem to add up paying such high prices. No offense to mr Parisi but Matt paid $375 for a color Parisi sketch that I don't think would have sold for $100.
Someone explain how these artist return cards work. Is it Topps deciding which sketch cards are included in the packs and which are returned and is Topps aware of how many (and in what increments, color, etc..,) a particular artist produces? One particular return auction said the artist only did ONE color sketch at all yet he got it back. Just curious how that works.
I guess I'm wondering why the return sketches seem much better then even the best attainable sketch cards pulled from packs.
I always thought that as partial payment for doing artwork for a particular series, the artist would get a somewhat small number of the "blanks" with series logo, etc. to keep for themselves. They could then sell them or whatever. I don't know if the artwork has to be approved on them first however. I always assumed since the artists would be profitting directly from these cards, they did their best work to entice high prices.
Someone explain how these artist return cards work.I think the point was that this is *not* a return card, but a personal sketch card (PSC) or art card edition or original (ACEO)
I'm wondering about genuine return cards certain artists have put up for auction. The sketch in #506 isn't what I'm questioning.ahh. thought you were replying specifically to that card.
Patrick, are you going to do a breakdown of the box and wrapper codes for ANS9 like you've done in the past, or has it already been done and I missed it?it's been started already in the ANS9 Master List that NEZHEAD kicked off. (3rd post down)
it's been started already in the ANS9 Master List that NEZHEAD kicked off. (3rd post down)
It's still missing a few numbers though, as I haven't obtained all the boxes yet myself. I eventually will and I'll post a picture, but until then if someone has some info, let me know.
We had a Borders book store near our local mall and it was replaced by a store named BAM, A place like that would interest Adam West-LOL.
The one I feel absolutely doesn't belong in there is Lady Gag Me.
Thanks, I forgot about that master lists section. I can't believe there are only 3 wrappers to collect. I suppose it's not to late to see some different packs surface like the cheap ones with no chase cards.
Thanks, I forgot about that master lists section. I can't believe there are only 3 wrappers to collect. I suppose it's not to late to see some different packs surface like the cheap ones with no chase cards.yep. just the 2 traditional size and 1 oversize. but like you say, i think it's too early to discount that there will be others. There could be those cheap flow packs at the dollar store and the gum packs through topps. seems like they showed up a month or two after release last time.
yep. just the 2 traditional size and 1 oversize. but like you say, i think it's too early to discount that there will be others. There could be those cheap flow packs at the dollar store and the gum packs through topps. seems like they showed up a month or two after release last time.
Those jumbo packs are really tough to open when trying to keep the wrapper intact.
Impossible is more like it! I resorted to slicing them on the backs, because trying to open them the traditional way without tearing them is too tough. The wrapper material is really thin.
Same here... resorted to a slice right under the hole. That hole at the top makes it impossible to open the top in the traditional manner mithout making a muck of things.try opening from the bottom instead. although going from the lower to upper pack part is still difficult to do cleanly.
try opening from the bottom instead. although going from the lower to upper pack part is still difficult to do cleanly.Thats what I did. Opened up at the bottom first, then tried to open the mid section without bothering at all with the impossible top. Even with all that, it still had some tearing because the wrapper itself is extremely thin and the damn glue used at the crimped ends and middle is super strong.
I just did an ebay sketch search and this card showed up. It's a nice one but it doesn't fit with any series. It's basically just a commissioned art card. I wonder why Fred did one this way and not use a return stock? This one may sell for a couple hundred but on a return stock it would probably sell for around $500+
(http://s18.postimage.org/uy0qzapvp/T2e_C16d_HJIIE9q_TYLi_Hr_BQJI6w_LI0_60_3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/uy0qzapvp/)
I drew a similar sketch for ANS8 that was not approved. I think that the IOU girl is off limits. Have you seen any official IOU girl sketches since OLDS2?I haven't seen one since OLDS2 but I've seen so many different characters for ANS9 that I'm not sure what characters were approved for this series. From just an outside observation it looks like just about every character could have been used.
From just an outside observation it looks like just about every character could have been used.
I haven't seen one since OLDS2 but I've seen so many different characters for ANS9 that I'm not sure what characters were approved for this series. From just an outside observation it looks like just about every character could have been used.
I stopped following the ANS sketch stuff, since I have never pulled one due to crazy odds, and now pack/box/case searchers). At least with OldS I am guaranteed a sketch. With ANS9 I will be satisfied with a base and chase sets (with the exception of the dumb pinks). Oh and a couple silvers. That flashy look works well on some titles, especially Pureel.I had said the same until I just pulled an ans9 sketch a real nice one by Brett its a little piece of art
I had said the same until I just pulled an ans9 sketch a real nice one by Brett its a little piece of art
So I am hooked again btw that's after only 4 boxes not too bad
Pack searchers suck !!!!
Talk about pack searchers suck! My Mother-In-law bought me 10 packs for my birthday, all ten packs the cards were slid up in the pack fingering position. These came from RI, 200 miles away...they have their hands in everything! BastardsI can't believe your Mother-in-law would do that to you. Did she at least find a gold? ;)
Talk about pack searchers suck! My Mother-In-law bought me 10 packs for my birthday, all ten packs the cards were slid up in the pack fingering position. These came from RI, 200 miles away...they have their hands in everything! Bastards
My one contribution to the ANS9 base set is Blazin' Bran. Although Post Raisin Bran had been Wackified at least 3 times before, the Kellogg's brand never had been. So I was happy to get this in to the series.
-- Fred
My one contribution to the ANS9 base set is Blazin' Bran. Although Post Raisin Bran had been Wackified at least 3 times before, the Kellogg's brand never had been. So I was happy to get this in to the series.
(http://s16.postimage.org/frdsmkmyp/00_wp9_wheaton_blazinbran.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/frdsmkmyp/)
(http://s16.postimage.org/fdh20ps8x/blazinbranfinal.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/fdh20ps8x/)
-- Fred
I just noticed that the Topps Vault is auctioning off one of my paintings from ANS9, "Motion Spray" (auction number 200806943430). One thing worth mentioning is that "Hurts" tomato makes a guest appearance in the berries! You can't really see it in the sticker but here's a detail of the actual art:
(http://s7.postimage.org/szqbfn1hz/wpans9_motion_detail.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/szqbfn1hz/)
I just noticed that the Topps Vault is auctioning off one of my paintings from ANS9, "Motion Spray" (auction number 200806943430). One thing worth mentioning is that "Hurts" tomato makes a guest appearance in the berries! You can't really see it in the sticker but here's a detail of the actual art:
(http://s7.postimage.org/szqbfn1hz/wpans9_motion_detail.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/szqbfn1hz/)
Thanks for pointing that out, very cool.same sentiments here too, and the best part about it is being able to see them in their true colors. it looks like a bunch of the cards are darker than they should be for this set - which makes Blazin' Bran and others difficult to see. (or maybe my eyes are just getting old)
And thanks to Fred for posting Blazin' Bran and the rough. That's one of my favorite things on the forum is getting to see the roughs and artwork.
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same sentiments here too, and the best part about it is being able to see them in their true colors. it looks like a bunch of the cards are darker than they should be for this set - which makes Blazin' Bran and others difficult to see. (or maybe my eyes are just getting old)
That's what making art buying so inspiring. When you see the original art you will be blown away by the detail. I know I am. It amazes me that a lot of us collectors don't collect any art pieces. Some cane go high, and I know we can't all afford everything, but some go for a very fair price. Maybe it's good we don't all collect art because the prices would go crazy. I can't express how cool original art looks. I recently won the Gaggin' strips art, while it may not be my favorite piece, it looks at least 10x better in person and now I'm a proud owner. Also the grave nuts art is so much better than the limited edition card. The card is way too dark compared to the art. The art is amazing!
Since you're a doctor, I'll bet you also have terrible penmanship ;D
Thanks for pointing that out, very cool.
And thanks to Fred for posting Blazin' Bran and the rough. One of my favorite things on the forum is getting to see the roughs and artwork.
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edited for crappy grammarHope she wears Depends.
Hope she wears Depends.
I decided to save 15 packs to give to the trick or treaters on Halloween in October!
Is TRU the only place that has the rack packs.
Mark,
Here's a pic of the rack pack from Hastings that I mentioned in an earlier post. Wrapper code 0-721-54-01-2.
(http://s8.postimage.org/3jmpty6w1/0_72154_01_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3jmpty6w1/)
Thank you for the pic Neil, But I still haven't come across any yet, Could you pick me up a couple packs?I've found them at target recently - back with the rack pack section in the Toy department
Thank you for the pic Neil, But I still haven't come across any yet, Could you pick me up a couple packs?
I've found them at target recently - back with the rack pack section in the Toy department
Give that a shot first?
I don't know why this is driving me crazy but it is. I can't figure this out. Why is Matt Stock buying all the ANS9 sketches and hot packs? He's buying so many he must have at least $10k in it now. It doesn't make sense since he was selling all of his OLDS sketches and even altering them to make more money. Why is he buying up all the ANS9 sketches? He's even paying the high dollars that Cardgary and Clint are selling them for. I'm waiting for the prices to drop but he keeps paying these high prices that the sellers keep upping their price. As far as I can tell he hasn't bought much in the past. He's really a seller but this kind of behavior is really driving me crazy. I don't know why. Anyone know him? Can someone ask him why he has this new passion to collect ANS9 sketches? I think he is up to something. It's not my problem but I want these sketches to drop in price and at this pace they will only go up.
I don't know why this is driving me crazy but it is. I can't figure this out. Why is Matt Stock buying all the ANS9 sketches and hot packs? He's buying so many he must have at least $10k in it now. It doesn't make sense since he was selling all of his OLDS sketches and even altering them to make more money. Why is he buying up all the ANS9 sketches? He's even paying the high dollars that Cardgary and Clint are selling them for. I'm waiting for the prices to drop but he keeps paying these high prices that the sellers keep upping their price. As far as I can tell he hasn't bought much in the past. He's really a seller but this kind of behavior is really driving me crazy. I don't know why. Anyone know him? Can someone ask him why he has this new passion to collect ANS9 sketches? I think he is up to something. It's not my problem but I want these sketches to drop in price and at this pace they will only go up.
I tried that with one of my jumbo packs I bought. All I found out was how to wrinkle up and crease my pack. I couldn't see much besides the front and back sticker. No way could I slide up the 3rd or whichever card is key placement to see what it is. How can some mope sit there searching packs for however long it takes and no one in the store stops them?
Maybe he thinks (or knows?) that the ANS series is going to end soon and like the 16th series of the 70's he's hoping his spending/investing will pay off in the future? Just guessing here ...The wrapper odds say they do - but then again, the wrapper odds are flat out wrong on the cello packs, so who knows
BTW, has anyone pulled a sketch from the Jumbo Packs. I think they are just made to get rid of the excess, sort of like the Flo packs with the exception that they do have the inserts - but do they have any sketches?
The wrapper odds say they do - but then again, the wrapper odds are flat out wrong on the cello packs, so who knows
If someone here pulls a sketch from a Jumbo pack please post so we know. Or even a Gold Boarder for that matter.There have been several 'hot packs' on eBay. For what that's worth.
There have been several 'hot packs' on eBay. For what that's worth.Stay away from hot packs!
Stay away from hot packs!
Agreed. Return on Investment in Hot Packs is extremely poor.
Stay away from hot packs!
Why? What is the scam - isn't that guy legit... :P :Perr, no, it's not quite like that. just know what you are getting into when you buy one.
err, no, it's not quite like that. just know what you are getting into when you buy one.
Brad picked up a couple mars attacks hot packs for the sketches. and yes, they did have all have sketch cards.
just as fyi, if you haven't been checking out the mars attacks thread, there are tons of great color sketches out there. And loads and loads of great B&W's too.
Of course the sketch cards in the hot packs weren't color....
and they weren't even good b&w's for that matter.
purely coincidence I'm sure. :-\
If someone here pulls a sketch from a Jumbo pack please post so we know. Or even a Gold Boarder for that matter.hey, i got gold out of them. oddly enough it was the pack i got from topps when i ordered the cereal boxes. i ordered the one pack in order to get thr free shipping.
hey, i got gold out of them. oddly enough it was the pack i got from topps when i ordered the cereal boxes. i ordered the one pack in order to get thr free shipping.
I don't know why this is driving me crazy but it is. I can't figure this out. Why is Matt Stock buying all the ANS9 sketches and hot packs? He's buying so many he must have at least $10k in it now. It doesn't make sense since he was selling all of his OLDS sketches and even altering them to make more money. Why is he buying up all the ANS9 sketches? He's even paying the high dollars that Cardgary and Clint are selling them for. I'm waiting for the prices to drop but he keeps paying these high prices that the sellers keep upping their price. As far as I can tell he hasn't bought much in the past. He's really a seller but this kind of behavior is really driving me crazy. I don't know why. Anyone know him? Can someone ask him why he has this new passion to collect ANS9 sketches? I think he is up to something. It's not my problem but I want these sketches to drop in price and at this pace they will only go up.
OK, I've found the answer and you have to put this in the 'you can't make this stuff up' category. It seems as though Matt's plan is to corner the sketch market and charge high prices for the sketches to other collectors. He obviously thinks that $250-$400 ebay prices are a good deal and most collectors would rather pay him $350+ to buy from him. That is why he's buying them so quickly. Most sketches and hot packs are selling pretty fast and he's buying most of them. What a plan!
OK, I've found the answer and you have to put this in the 'you can't make this stuff up' category. It seems as though Matt's plan is to corner the sketch market and charge high prices for the sketches to other collectors. He obviously thinks that $250-$400 ebay prices are a good deal and most collectors would rather pay him $350+ to buy from him. That is why he's buying them so quickly. Most sketches and hot packs are selling pretty fast and he's buying most of them. What a plan!
The tags are identical.
Quick question about the ANS 9 luggage tags - I have not seen one yet. Are they exactly like the previous ones? Are there any differences or improvements?
Quick question about the ANS 9 luggage tags - I have not seen one yet. Are they exactly like the previous ones? Are there any differences or improvements?it seems like the pop-out pieces are holding in place better this time. I haven't found one yet with a missing or popped part. so i'm thinking the cutting method was tweaked/improved a bit
OK, I've found the answer and you have to put this in the 'you can't make this stuff up' category. It seems as though Matt's plan is to corner the sketch market and charge high prices for the sketches to other collectors. He obviously thinks that $250-$400 ebay prices are a good deal and most collectors would rather pay him $350+ to buy from him. That is why he's buying them so quickly. Most sketches and hot packs are selling pretty fast and he's buying most of them. What a plan!
OK, I've found the answer and you have to put this in the 'you can't make this stuff up' category. It seems as though Matt's plan is to corner the sketch market and charge high prices for the sketches to other collectors. He obviously thinks that $250-$400 ebay prices are a good deal and most collectors would rather pay him $350+ to buy from him. That is why he's buying them so quickly. Most sketches and hot packs are selling pretty fast and he's buying most of them. What a plan!Hunt brothers did this with silver in the lat 70's early 80's their plan was working until the Govt unloaded a boat load of silver into the market and prices dropped and the Hunt brothers were never heard from again.
...the Hunt brothers were never heard from again.Did anyone ever hunt for them?
Did anyone ever hunt for them?I heard several hunts began by sending some hunks, but they all got hurts by some huns and gave up
I heard several hunts began by sending some hunks, but they all got hurts by some huns and gave up
Although he might make some profit on some of them, if he has to dump even 20% of the sketches at low prices, it seems to me he will lose money overall. It's a strange strategy, all things considered
Quick question about the ANS 9 luggage tags - I have not seen one yet. Are they exactly like the previous ones? Are there any differences or improvements?
I heard several hunts began by sending some hunks, but they all got hurts by some huns and gave up
It could be that he just got addicted to them. I know a few others who succumbed to the bug at one time or another. haha Once you're addicted judgement and reason go out the window!
As far as cornering the market, Cargary's must have bought an incredible amount of product. He's been the leader in golds and sketch auctions.
I've heard from 3 people that he is looking to sell. Why wouldnt he get the bug with OLDS3? He sold everything and the less desirable ones he altered to get more money for them. People can do what they want but I think this is a bad business decision. It wouldn't raise any flags until I saw he bought all the ANS9 sketches on and off eBay quickly and paid whatever the seller was asking. Cardgary tests the market with high prices and if they don't sell he will put them auction style. If he would have waited a week he could have gotten them cheaper.
Looks like Brent Engstrom put this artist return card on ebay. Pretty cool...
(http://s14.postimage.org/funobm8ot/T2e_C16_R_E9s2f_CHj_SBQNBKi_Dy_VQ_60_3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/funobm8ot/)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WACKY-PACKAGES-COLOR-SKETCH-CARD-ART-ANS-SERIES-9-BRENT-ENGSTROM-KARLOFF-MOBSTER-/230841289461?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item35bf368af5
I like his pucker.
It is so nice I want it at least postcard size or a mini-poster. Halloween is just around the coroner.
It is a nice one and will go high I would assume. I have to resist...I need money for OLDS4.....
I've heard from 3 people that he is looking to sell. Why wouldnt he get the bug with OLDS3? He sold everything and the less desirable ones he altered to get more money for them. People can do what they want but I think this is a bad business decision. It wouldn't raise any flags until I saw he bought all the ANS9 sketches on and off eBay quickly and paid whatever the seller was asking. Cardgary tests the market with high prices and if they don't sell he will put them auction style. If he would have waited a week he could have gotten them cheaper.
It is a nice one and will go high I would assume. I have to resist...I need money for OLDS4.....betcha leslie wins it
Here are my returns. I'm almost afraid to post after seeing Brent's!
(http://s9.postimage.org/jacktil0r/Sketch_ANS9_Return.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jacktil0r/)
Great sketches! I especially like the kentucky fried bucket o' wackies!
Re. the F&SF gag: AT LAST! Parisi finally got the gag that was on the rough right!
I have to resist...I need money for OLDS4.....
Is your resistance still holding up?It's really really hard but I have to have my priorities straight. There will be amazing sketches with OLDS4 and at a smaller price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WACKY-PACKAGES-COLOR-SKETCH-CARD-ART-ANS-SERIES-9-BRENT-ENGSTROM-CAPN-CRUD-/230842559495?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item35bf49ec07
It's really really hard but I have to have my priorities straight.
A&E announced today the release of a new TV series called, “Breaking Brad”leslie won it
Documenting your ever growing sketch habit and subsequent decline into a life of crime to support your addiction
Bandaches must have entered a recovery program because his avatar says, “I had wacky sketch addiction!”
The Mobsters sketch sold for $400, but so far, this one is up to $600. That is a lot of Top Ramen.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WACKY-PACKAGES-COLOR-SKETCH-CARD-ART-ANS-SERIES-9-BRENT-ENGSTROM-CAPN-CRUD-/230842559495?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item35bf49ec07
I think I mentioned this before but Brent's work on ANS9 has been outstanding. In my opinion, this has been his best work to date. I can only hope that this continues into OLDS4 and Halloween 2012.Agree 100%. It's funny how just saying "an Engstrom" or "a Lynch" can have one connotation for one series and something entirely different for another series.
Agree 100%. It's funny how just saying "an Engstrom" or "a Lynch" can have one connotation for one series and something entirely different for another series.
Agree 100%. It's funny how just saying "an Engstrom" or "a Lynch" can have one connotation for one series and something entirely different for another series.Maybe with OLDS4 Brent can do some ultra cool character sketches such as one of each character to really make for some outstanding rare sketches to go after? These would be similar to return type sketches.
Maybe with OLDS4 Brent can do some ultra cool character sketches such as one of each character to really make for some outstanding rare sketches to go after? These would be similar to return type sketches.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS8-8-ORIGINAL-ART-SKETCH-CARD-JOE-SIMKO-NOSTALGIA-COMIC-/110942278892?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d4acd4ecMountain dude
Does anyone know who this character is?
Mountain dudethanks, I have this card and couldn't place it.
I noticed today on the topps online store site that it has the new cereal boxes listed as an ANS 9 set of cereal boxes, but the titles are mostly from other series. Although released at about the same time as ANS 9, I do not think that this is an accurate title for the boxes. Could of just called them the 3rd and 4th Set ? I could see people a few years from now easily thinking that Raven Bran and Franken Bury are ANS 9 titles. Actually none of the cereal boxes are ANS 9 titles. I know it gets hard to consider a name for all the more miscellaneous and obsure Wacky stuff, but it sure doesn't help collectors with names that are misleading. Makes me believe that very little thought went into giving these a title.makes sense to me at least that they are ans9 cereal boxes, just like the last set was ans7 boxes even though they were all original series titles. Those boxes are loaded with a crap load of ans7 or ans9 cards and have bonus cards unique for ans7 and ans9. Seems like tray 1 and 2, and tray 3-5, would be more confusing.
I also noticed that I like about 6 of the 24 titles of the new Posters. I may like more, but do not know because I havent seen at least 4 of the titles at all. I wish that at least 1/2 of the titles were one's I really dug. It would be cool if - we here at the forum could vote on the ANS titles of the next Poster series.
I noticed today on the topps online store site that it has the new cereal boxes listed as an ANS 9 set of cereal boxes, but the titles are mostly from other series. Although released at about the same time as ANS 9, I do not think that this is an accurate title for the boxes. Could of just called them the 3rd and 4th Set ? I could see people a few years from now easily thinking that Raven Bran and Franken Bury are ANS 9 titles. Actually none of the cereal boxes are ANS 9 titles. I know it gets hard to consider a name for all the more miscellaneous and obsure Wacky stuff, but it sure doesn't help collectors with names that are misleading. Makes me believe that very little thought went into giving these a title.
I also noticed that I like about 6 of the 24 titles of the new Posters. I may like more, but do not know because I havent seen at least 4 of the titles at all. I wish that at least 1/2 of the titles were one's I really dug. It would be cool if - we here at the forum could vote on the ANS titles of the next Poster series.
I'm fine with ANS9 cereal boxes as that is what's inside them. However, I know where you're coming from.
I really know where you're coming from with the titles included in the new poster release. I know art is subjective, but I don't think they did a great job picking titles. On Topps Wacky Packages Facebook page, I suggested just what you are - that we fans could vote for at least some of the titles. I've kinda been going back and forth on what I'll get for this series. If the lineup was stronger, I wouldn't hesitate to get a few boxes. As it is, I may go that route or I may just pick up a set on ebay (if they even show up there).
That pretty much sums up how I feel about it too. Would of purchased 3 boxes with stronger titles. As it stands I am debating one box. It's ashame, I was really digging the idea of new posters, but I think that I should at least like 1/2 of them that come in the box to justify buying a box. I think letting the fans decide a percentage of the titles for the next series would be a great idea. I don't mean any offense to any artists here, I love Wackys and am happy having ANS Series in general. Art IS subjective and this is just my opinion.
I'm waiting for the Snatch-A-Pak cereal boxes with Flashback 3 stickers inside. Topps, are you listening? ;)
I agree about the posters. I only want 9 of the poster titles. I knew Topps would not do a good job picking titles. Not going to spend $50+ to get 'em. Hopefully forum members with extras will sell me the ones I want (please see my post in the wanted section).
The cereal boxes are classified by series (ANS7 or ANS9) based on what's inside - *not counting the bonus stickers/boxes themselves*
I'm waiting for the Snatch-A-Pak cereal boxes with Flashback 3 stickers inside. Topps, are you listening? ;)
Topps has gotten a green light for Wacky Pack Flashback 3 for early 2013 release?
Is this a fact? or a hopeful guess? I would like to have another flashback series.
Topps has gotten a green light for Wacky Pack Flashback 3 for early 2013 release?
No, it's just that John mentioned it above.So, you're saying it's been cancelled?
So, you're saying it's been cancelled?
I really know where you're coming from with the titles included in the new poster release. I know art is subjective, but I don't think they did a great job picking titles. On Topps Wacky Packages Facebook page, I suggested just what you are - that we fans could vote for at least some of the titles. I've kinda been going back and forth on what I'll get for this series. If the lineup was stronger, I wouldn't hesitate to get a few boxes. As it is, I may go that route or I may just pick up a set on ebay (if they even show up there).
What is a match print?a way to make more money?
a way to make more money?
What is a match print? I've never heard that before.
eBay auction: #320982442828
Brad,
A match print is a high res output that's used to proof the printed art against the original art.
Thanks for the clarification. I wonder why they haven't sold them in the past?
I wonder what prevents them from producing more for sale later......
Brad,
A match print is a high res output that's used to proof the printed art against the original art.
Probably nothing. I'm sure they'll make that corporate decision after seeing how much this goes for.
I wonder what prevents them from producing more for sale later......
2012 Topps Wacky Packages Series #9 Original Match Print Photo! Moose Attacks. This exclusive eBay auction features an original full color match print photo created and used in the 2012 Topps Wacky Packages Series #9 stickers set. Original in every way, this heavy photo-stock match print measures approx. 8 1/2" X 10" and overall, is in excellent condition. For authenticity, the official Topps serial numbered hologram is affixed onto the reverse side (see sample photo). Match print is encased in a clear lucite cardholder and comes with an official Topps Vault certificate of authenticity. This is a one-time offer from the Topps Vault. Please visit our other sports and pop culture auctions on eBay!
It sounds like they are saying this proof was used during the production of ANS9. If they produce more to sell in the future, they won't be able to truthfully make that particular claim, although I’d think very few buyers would notice that hair splitting point.
I don’t see that they say only one of these was made for each title. I'd think they would state that if it was the case. It does sound strange and excessive how they say, “Original in every way”
I dont think i've ever seen Topps put up two of the same item.
2012 Topps Wacky Packages Series #9 Original Match Print Photo! Moose Attacks. This exclusive eBay auction features an original full color match print photo created and used in the 2012 Topps Wacky Packages Series #9 stickers set. Original in every way, this heavy photo-stock match print measures approx. 8 1/2" X 10" and overall, is in excellent condition. For authenticity, the official Topps serial numbered hologram is affixed onto the reverse side (see sample photo). Match print is encased in a clear lucite cardholder and comes with an official Topps Vault certificate of authenticity. This is a one-time offer from the Topps Vault. Please visit our other sports and pop culture auctions on eBay!
It sounds like they are saying this proof was used during the production of ANS9. If they produce more to sell in the future, they won't be able to truthfully make that particular claim, although I’d think very few buyers would notice that hair splitting point.
I don’t see that they say only one of these was made for each title. I'd think they would state that if it was the case. It does sound strange and excessive how they say, “Original in every way”
I wonder what prevents them from producing more for sale later......
They're relatively expensive, so a printer typically makes just one. However, it's possible that if a client needed multiple copies, they could have them made. But they'd better have really deep pockets!
It went for $113.61. I wonder why they've never offered these match prints before to recoup/defray their costs?
I've had match prints made for clients that cost as much as $600. But those were pretty complex jobs. Most companies choose to go with less expensive options when color isn't a critical factor.
How is everyone doing in terms of getting sketches for this series? I have to admit ANS 9 turned out to be very tough. I've been only looking to get one example but have yet to find the right fit in terms of a cool sketch and price. At this point on ANS 8 (2 months after release) I had purchased 5 sketches without even trying. It's interesting because the odds are twice as good in this series.
How is everyone doing in terms of getting sketches for this series? I have to admit ANS 9 turned out to be very tough. I've been only looking to get one example but have yet to find the right fit in terms of a cool sketch and price. At this point on ANS 8 (2 months after release) I had purchased 5 sketches without even trying. It's interesting because the odds are twice as good in this series.
What is the pull ratio for the sketches in ANS8 and ANS9? I was lucky enough to get one in the lone ANS9 retail box I bought this time around, and really didn't know whether I was incredibly lucky or if every box has one.
For that matter, I don't see as much chatter about the pull ratios of inserts in general - I remember back around ANS5 or ANS6 they cut the frequency of foils in half, from like 1:4 to 1:8 or something like that, and a lot was said about it at the time, but there hasn't been much talk about it of late. I assume that's because Topps has settled on pull ratios which have remained the same, but I'm not sure. Has anyone compiled complete information on this? Would also help to assess relative trading value when trading inserts from past sets.
Has anyone pulled a gold foil card yet? So far I have 2 complete base sets and a pink/red set but I haven't seen a gold foil. I almost have all the bag tags which are pretty cool.
I pulled one in my case.
Just figured out how to use the quote. Any luck with sketches?
Has anyone pulled a gold foil card yet? So far I have 2 complete base sets and a pink/red set but I haven't seen a gold foil. I almost have all the bag tags which are pretty cool.
Has anyone pulled a gold foil card yet? So far I have 2 complete base sets and a pink/red set but I haven't seen a gold foil. I almost have all the bag tags which are pretty cool.
I got lucky and pulled both a sketch and a gold card in the 5 bonus boxes I bought directly from Topps. Both have a new home.I just got lucky this morning! ;)
I just got lucky this morning! ;)
I bought a few packs last weekend to go along with the the gravity feed I was picking up at a Target, and I just got around to opening the packs this weekend.
Shockingly, there was a sketch in one of them! my first ANS sketch pull.
a nice Zapata Gadzooka teacher.
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I just got lucky this morning! ;)
I bought a few packs last weekend to go along with the the gravity feed I was picking up at a Target, and I just got around to opening the packs this weekend.
Shockingly, there was a sketch in one of them! my first ANS sketch pull.
a nice Zapata Gadzooka teacher.
(http://i45.tinypic.com/4gov10.jpg)
One question: Did the Gadoozka lady just appear in the ANS9 Lame Game sticker spoofing Grand Theft Auto?hmmm. that granny does look familiar. especially when seen in profile like in the image in the upper left of the game box.... 8)
hmmm. that granny does look familiar. especially when seen in profile like in the image in the upper left of the game box.... 8)
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From the October 15-20, 2012 Mark Parisi Off The Mark Wacky Packages Halloween week: Was this considered for the ANS9 Lame Games subset but rejected?:
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Well...If we harken to our roots, Buck Brown's GRANNY character kind of set the prototype. http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=67512&ppid=1122&image=199474482&images=199474676,199474596,199474951,199475386,199475301,199474482,199475210,199475236,199475143,199475055&formats=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0&format=0SPOT ON THIS IS THE QUALITY POSTING I'M TALKING BOUT LEAVE IT TO JAY
what's wild is that I have never, ever noticed any trading cards with reduced prices. why wackys?
Maybe after pack searchers rummage through the boxes, they put the leftover swill on sale to move it?
Or possibly Target is getting ready for the 2014 release of ANS 12 and trying to make space on the shelves
But there's ANS10 and ANS11 to come in 2013!
But there's ANS10 and ANS11 to come in 2013!
I’m teasing you. It seems like whenever I’m waiting for the new Wacky series to arrive, some folks here are making predictions about the launch timeline for the next one :D
I always check the card section at Target whenever I stop by - and today I noticed ANS9 at 25%-ish off for the month of January. Seems like this would be nationwide.
what's wild is that I have never, ever noticed any trading cards with reduced prices. why wackys?
I heard a prediction that when ANS12 is released the world will end. The planets will align for the first time ever and send a ripple affect that will blow up the planet.I think you're confusing this with my binders blowing up with too many ANS Wackys in them by then.
I think you're confusing this with my binders blowing up with too many ANS Wackys in them by then.
I always check the card section at Target whenever I stop by - and today I noticed ANS9 at 25%-ish off for the month of January. Seems like this would be nationwide.
what's wild is that I have never, ever noticed any trading cards with reduced prices. why wackys?
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I always check the card section at Target whenever I stop by - and today I noticed ANS9 at 25%-ish off for the month of January. Seems like this would be nationwide.
what's wild is that I have never, ever noticed any trading cards with reduced prices. why wackys?
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Saw the same thing at my Target two days ago.
Are these on sale just for one day?that sale card in my photo above says 12/30 thru 1/26. I'm guessing it would be the same elsewhere too.
that sale card in my photo above says 12/30 thru 1/26. I'm guessing it would be the same elsewhere too.
I found them at Target yesterday. All appeared to have been searched, and they were full price.I got them at 1.49 at my target yesterday. I didn't even know it because there was no "sale" sign. Just grabbed a few packs cuz I was in there for other stuff. If I had known, I would of grabbed more.
I wasn't involved with the ANS9 "Klix" title, but I had submitted a Kix cereal take-off with the same name to Topps for an earlier series:Great.....but where's the scribbling in the margins ?
(http://s14.postimage.org/vjf0plcbh/klix_wheaton.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/vjf0plcbh/)
I wasn't involved with the ANS9 "Klix" title, but I had submitted a Kix cereal take-off with the same name to Topps for an earlier series:
(http://s14.postimage.org/vjf0plcbh/klix_wheaton.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/vjf0plcbh/)
I wasn't involved with the ANS9 "Klix" title, but I had submitted a Kix cereal take-off with the same name to Topps for an earlier series:
(http://s14.postimage.org/vjf0plcbh/klix_wheaton.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/vjf0plcbh/)