On eBay now (not my auction)...
(http://s23.postimg.org/c0wilgkdj/T2e_C16_R_UE9s3w_CMmh_BRWy_DEKW_w_60_12.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/c0wilgkdj/)
Nice! ....that is a return from Joe Simko (and June) Joongoon
What product is this sketch part of? I saw that auction and had no idea where it came from.
The April Wacky Comic, of course!Does each comic come with a sketch? I thought the funpaks were old leftover sketches from olds or PC releases in the envelope like at the philly show??? Do they contain either an old sketch or a new one?
Do they contain either an old sketch or a new one?Yes
My understanding is that the fun paks may contain an Old School Sketch, All New Series Sketch, Postcard Sketch or New Wacky Packages 1st Annual Wacky Day Sketch card. There are probably many hidden gems along with some awful sketch cards as well. It going to be fun opening these if they ever ship.
Also sketches from the last 2 comics.
They were part of the postcard series and some of the sketches appearing in the fun paks were sold at New York Card Show last year.When were they sold in NY? The comic sketches I'm referring to are from the holiday and ground hog day comic. These were just released over the last 3 months. My understanding is these will be used in the fun packs.
The four Wonky Packages cards are already on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Wacky-Packages-Comic-Bonus-Cards-FULL-SET-WP1-to-WP4-WP1-WP2-WP3-WP4-/130882225344?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e793044c0
I noticed they goofed on the Run Tony card - the side panel of the box didn't change to reflect the Run Tiny gag.
I just noticed that the "Dill" pickles are all the same pickle art, just different angles & sizes with a bite mark added to one of them. (Okay, that's it, I need a life :^))
So far it looks like people are getting at least one of the April sketches. I wonder if that was the plan? I'll know tomorrow since I should have 6 fun packs.
Also, could you see the card through the envelope?
So far it looks like people are getting at least one of the April sketches. I wonder if that was the plan? I'll know tomorrow since I should have 6 fun packs.
Also, could you see the card through the envelope?
Wow, he pulled the only full on acrylic painting i did for an olds 4 sketch.
I think I did great on the fun packs. Got only April and comic sketches. Just what I wanted. Even a couple Ono's showing off the Wonky Packages. Pretty cool! I wonder who did the top right sketch? Reminds me of Simko but he always signs his. I don't know all the artists that worked on these off the top. I probably should now check out the comic :o
(http://s13.postimg.org/9zkw94osz/OLDSScan_130404_0001.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9zkw94osz/)
These are the pulls from Quas (Marc). He did really well.I predict that somewhere down the road, all but two or three of these are moved along.
(http://s15.postimg.org/ko7soohon/OS4and_Fun_Packs1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ko7soohon/)
(http://s21.postimg.org/syhfhbhur/OS4and_Fun_Packs2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/syhfhbhur/)
That top right one could be an Engstrom. It looks like his style.
I think I did great on the fun packs. Got only April and comic sketches. Just what I wanted. Even a couple Ono's showing off the Wonky Packages. Pretty cool! I wonder who did the top right sketch? Reminds me of Simko but he always signs his. I don't know all the artists that worked on these off the top. I probably should now check out the comic :o
(http://s13.postimg.org/9zkw94osz/OLDSScan_130404_0001.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9zkw94osz/)
The Holliday 2012 sketches are only being released now with the fun packs. I also think the groundhog comic sketches are also in the fun packs. There are only 92 of the Holliday sketch cards made and I would assume the same for groundhog so they are very limited.
What were your OS4 sketches like? Or are you going to show those in another thread? I'm not expecting my delivery until next week perhaps - living in the west coast has its wacky drawbacks...
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I'll know tomorrow since I should have 6 fun packs.
Just wondering, did you spend $600 on the Topps website, or are these available elsewhere, like ebay?
Yes, I spent $600 on Topps site. Sketch cards have started to show up on ebay as well.
That's all I thought you bought more...like $1200 bucks!! I thought you weren't going to buy any if they didn't have the ans10 binder...i guess you caved to new sketches...let's see what you got... :P :P
Here are my Funpak pulls:
(http://s9.postimg.org/nhr59qrbv/Sketches001.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nhr59qrbv/)
Both comic sketches are by Brent Engstrom. I like all three a lot! The April Fool's sketch is especially nice, with both the Fool and a Wacky product. The Simko is really sharp and spooky. The snowflake/flower border for the Groundhog Day sketches is neat. Had hoped for one from each comic, so will look around for a nice Holiday sketch.
What did you order to get three fun packs?
Boy, did I get totally screwed on the fun packs. At least I got a groundhog comic sketch. The other sketches are very common. Where did Topps find the Postcard sketches? I thought they were sold out? I thought a majority of the fun packs would be all comic sketches and possibly a few of the OLDS3 sketches where the boxes got crushed so they couldn't sell them.
(http://s4.postimg.org/vbke9envd/OLDSScan_130408_0002.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vbke9envd/)
Did you get some Old School 4 sketches you liked?
Here are my Funpak pulls:
(http://s9.postimg.org/nhr59qrbv/Sketches001.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nhr59qrbv/)
Both comic sketches are by Brent Engstrom. I like all three a lot! The April Fool's sketch is especially nice, with both the Fool and a Wacky product. The Simko is really sharp and spooky. The snowflake/flower border for the Groundhog Day sketches is neat. Had hoped for one from each comic, so will look around for a nice Holiday sketch.
I like that Groundhog Day border too - thought it was the holiday one at first until I read backwards through the thread. So you got it as a gift? $100 worth of Wacky stuff? Nice! :great:
I got only one Fun Pack with enough of an order to get the Holiday comics I missed out on previously (due to shipping). I managed to pull an April Fool's comic sketch (the evolution of Wackys or something) - I have to wait to look at it tomorrow (really tired right now). Like it though!
I definitely prefer the wrapping they did with the earlier comics (Holiday and Groundhogs) with the hardboard and nice plastic envelope. The April Fool's shrink wrap seems a little cheap imo (it's like the last Halloween shrink wrap) - I'm also annoyed I have to unwrap it to confirm these contain unique bonus cards but then I have nothing to put them back into (unlike the others). A minor nit. Also the funpack and 4th bonus card were just kinda there - again a little "dull" - and my envelope sticky wasn't even stuck - lol - again, all minor nits (I would have put all the bonus cards into holders separate from the comics and put the comics in the nicer containers).
Look what I just found on ebay. So much for Topps restricting sexy sketches. WOW! It's not even in the comic.
(http://s16.postimg.org/l27svnyo1/T2e_C16_V_z_UE9s38_Cf_SBRYv_M9_JJLw_60_3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/l27svnyo1/)
Boy, did I get totally screwed on the fun packs. At least I got a groundhog comic sketch. The other sketches are very common. Where did Topps find the Postcard sketches? I thought they were sold out? I thought a majority of the fun packs would be all comic sketches and possibly a few of the OLDS3 sketches where the boxes got crushed so they couldn't sell them.Dude - you got totally screwed...no April sketches and a couple of OLDS sketches..ouch!! I got 2 April's and one 2013 comic sketch with 2 characters...was worried about that - Topps sending out duds...spin the dice!!...at "BrandyLand" :] :] :]
(http://s4.postimg.org/vbke9envd/OLDSScan_130408_0002.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vbke9envd/)
So what's the history of the Holiday 2012 and Groundhog Day sketch cards in these fun packs? Were these sketch cards originally supposed to be sold on Topps along with the comics were they were first issued?
No one ever told us they'd be sold when the books were issued, but we knew they existed, and have been waiting for them to turn up.
This is a spoiler thread folks, so please spoil us with more than #123/456
Even a blurry camera shot is better than nothin'
please :^)
oddly, there's nothing to spoil. if you've got the comics, you've already seen them. ;)
Ah, so this is like The Misadventures of Hairy Mane thingy, where they sketches matched the comicI still want to see the sketch too. I don't want to keep going back to my comic. I could turn the comic from NM to EX within a couple weeks...LOL
I thought I was missing something! I've not seen any of the comics yet...
I still want to see the sketch too. I don't want to keep going back to my comic. I could turn the comic from NM to EX within a couple weeks...LOLNow you know why Topps "encouraged" us to buy 3 of them. ;)
Now you know why Topps "encouraged" us to buy 3 of them. ;)
What did you pull? You told us it would be Sunday and now you have us wait 2-3 extra days...LOL I'm just kidding, you have much more to keep your attention and that's your family.
I still want to see the sketch too. I don't want to keep going back to my comic. I could turn the comic from NM to EX within a couple weeks...LOL
oddly, there's nothing to spoil. if you've got the comics, you've already seen them. ;)
Sort of...some of the artist's sketches are direct from the comics (ie, Jay's "Hairy Mane, Brent's "Ground hog day", etc). But some of the artists chose to draw separate panels. This would allow them to expand on the page layout so that they could do irregular shaped panels. So potentially, you might get something completely unique in your sketch card!
Thanks Neil, you explained that a lot better than I did!!
I removed the expando brackets and it works as a link now.
My first order came in and I got binders, cereal boxes for the first time, an OS4 box and of course the magazines. They forgot to include the Ground Hog Day magazine...grrrrrr....disappointing as I have to contact them again...
(http://s10.postimg.org/glgl3uet1/Wacky_Day_sketches.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/glgl3uet1/)
The Holdiay card is #31/92. I was originally disappointed to get a PC sketch, but after I looked at it I really came to like the Joe Simko drawing. What wacky product is on the OS4 J.Brower sketch?
What wacky product is on the OS4 J.Brower sketch?
Exceedrin
Nice pulls! Check out the mustache on that Wacky Fool! :great:I hadn't noticed the mustache, haha
I hadn't noticed the mustache, haha
I wonder if Brent did that the ones he didn't sign, because I have seen one signed, and I don't remember seeing the mustache.
That Marigold sketch is great. Nice pull!
That one seems to be a popular one on this board - guess many hadn't seen a sketch on this wacky before.
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My 2 Annual Wacky Day sketches from my OS4 order -(http://s13.postimg.org/cm6qxwc2b/April_Fools_Day_Wackys_Apr_13.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/cm6qxwc2b/)
Holiday one is my Neil Camera (doesn't really look like his style to me though)
(http://s10.postimg.org/5piq1re91/Wacky_Packages_Day_Sketch.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5piq1re91/)
Any idea what the “3” means in this sketch?
I have a nagging question about the Chef Girl-ar-dee title. It’s very possible it has been discussed before, and I’m not remembering. What does “Net Wt. 1MS.” mean? I assume it’s a gag but don’t get it. Or is it a typo?
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I thought it meant "one Ms.", as opposed to "one Mrs." or "one Miss".
Any idea what the “3” means in this sketch?
She was contestant number three in my Miss Wacky World story.
Very cool sketch Jason. Glad to own it.
Thank you, Mike. I appreciate it and I'm very happy you like it. No one's really talking about the actual comic, haha. How did you like the stories?
That's definitely me. It probably looks different because I used a technical pen with greys on the sketch cards whereas on the comic I used a crow quill pen. Totally different looks.
Very different looks!!!
Heres a picture that blows up bigger when clicked to see the details.
(http://s10.postimg.org/bvf4b8wo5/0413_Wacky_Day_sketches_Forum.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/bvf4b8wo5/)
Here's an side by side comparison of one of the panels/sketches.
(http://s18.postimg.org/gze3zwscl/holiday_sketch_comic.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/gze3zwscl/)
Hi Neil,
Now that we've got five of them out,
I'd love to see a binder for the comic books!
hint, hint
Thanks!
What is the deal with all the PC 7 sketches showing up? These are all from the April event from Topps. There have been around 20 showing up already. I thought Topps sold out? Is this a percentage they hang on to I case of missing or damaged orders?
It's strang because a lot of the good ones and stuff that hasn't shown up before is showing up now.
I thought there was supposed to be Wacky Specials during the entire month of The First Annual Wacky April. So far, there was only the 3 Day special on the first three days. I called Topps and one of the customer service representatives said that there was nothing else planned at this time. Anyone hear any news or should we just wait for the postcards?
I thought there was supposed to be Wacky Specials during the entire month of The First Annual Wacky April. So far, there was only the 3 Day special on the first three days. I called Topps and one of the customer service representatives said that there was nothing else planned at this time. Anyone hear any news or should we just wait for the postcards?We collectors often draw conclusions that are not supported by documented fact. Where did Topps declare that there would be specials throughout the month?
We collectors often draw conclusions that are not supported by documented fact. Where did Topps declare that there would be specials throughout the month?
I know! I've had to modify the master list twice already. Still not sure how to include one unusual sketch I just became aware of.
Neil posted about April being Wacky Month (see link below for the forum entry). It does "kinda" sound like there will be items throughout the month by the use of the phrase "ALL MONTH LONG" but, in all fairness to Neil, all the specifics mentioned either come to pass or are still ongoing. Some may have read more into it then was intended.I stand corrected, Neil does describe that there will be activities all month long starting with the comic which implies many other activities. I guess it is unfair to hold Neil to being a Topps spokesperson as he does the best he can to keep us informed as Topps sure as hell doesn't do it.
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=2830.0 (http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=2830.0)
Personally, I wish Topps had destroyed the "extra" sketches (as horrible as that sounds, I know). It just kind of throws things off and makes for confusion.
Also in retrospect, I would really prefer if Topps had done the comic sketch cards as part of buying the comics. Maybe "buy 4 and get a sketch card". Would be incentive to buy the comics and perhaps spread them around, while keeping the collecting in order and preventing people from getting less-than-desirable previous series sketch cards, etc.
This whole thing has made collecting the sketch cards a bit backwards, and I'm not a big collector or anything.
And it basically means the eBay dealers who can throw big $$$ at Topps are the ones who get the sketch cards, post them on eBay, etc. Of course Topps gets the $$$, which is their bottom line, but it's feeling more and more like that's the only important thing...
Or just simply it... sell a comic alone for $10 (or whatever) and a comic with a sketch card for $45 (or whatever). No need to by three comics to get one sketch card, etc.
Neil posted about April being Wacky Month (see link below for the forum entry). It does "kinda" sound like there will be items throughout the month by the use of the phrase "ALL MONTH LONG" but, in all fairness to Neil, all the specifics mentioned either come to pass or are still ongoing. Some may have read more into it then was intended.
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=2830.0 (http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=2830.0)
Personally, I wish Topps had destroyed the "extra" sketches (as horrible as that sounds, I know). It just kind of throws things off and makes for confusion.
Yep, I expected something else by now for "Wacky Month." When the ANS10 binders failed to materialize for the April Fool's promotion, I figured that would be their next angle, but I guess not, and we're running out of April. Of course, nothing is guaranteed, and I'm not going to get upset about not spending money RIGHT NOW. I can wait, and I'd rather wait if it means the product will be better.
That being said, I am really looking forward to the next postcard set, whatever month it comes out.
Yep, I expected something else by now for "Wacky Month." When the ANS10 binders failed to materialize for the April Fool's promotion, I figured that would be their next angle, but I guess not, and we're running out of April. Of course, nothing is guaranteed, and I'm not going to get upset about not spending money RIGHT NOW. I can wait, and I'd rather wait if it means the product will be better.
That being said, I am really looking forward to the next postcard set, whatever month it comes out.
Yep, I expected something else by now for "Wacky Month." When the ANS10 binders failed to materialize for the April Fool's promotion, I figured that would be their next angle, but I guess not, and we're running out of April. Of course, nothing is guaranteed, and I'm not going to get upset about not spending money RIGHT NOW. I can wait, and I'd rather wait if it means the product will be better.
That being said, I am really looking forward to the next postcard set, whatever month it comes out.
I know there has been no ANS10 binder so far, but will there be one? Does anyone know for sure?
Yes. Hopefully soon. Neil posted it on the forum.
My Wacky Fool's Day pulls:
(http://s2.postimg.org/7yrhz2nmt/WP_photo.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/7yrhz2nmt/)
Here's a First Annual Wacky Packages Day return sketch I plan to put on eBay.
Only the return cards could be in color as the actual comic book sketches all had to be black and white.
(http://s14.postimg.org/e6eik1e59/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/e6eik1e59/)
Minute Lice and Dr. Ono seem to have a morbid attraction to watching poor old Soremel getting devoured by the Run-A-Way monster... Mark, tell me about your childhood...
Sorry, Soremel, nothing personal. If you read the Wacky comic book it might make a little more sense.
I was born on a hot July day...
What is the Mtn Doom card?