Very much looking forward to this release. Multiple levels of cards featuring original Saunders drawn cards are what I prefer to collect.
Andrew
for those that are not into topps doing chrome . i would like to hear why?
for those that are not into topps doing chrome . i would like to hear why ?to me, they are one of the lowest of the current gimmicks in the card world, compounded with this being a reprint set done for the sole intent to milk more money from the collectors using the absolute minimum of effort on Topps part.
Because some of us just aren't drawn in by colored borders/presentation gimmicks. They are the antithesis of what I like about the way the original wackys look.this is for you, Dave.
to me, they are one of the lowest of the current gimmicks in the card world, compounded with this being a reprint set done for the sole intent to milk more money from the collectors using the absolute minimum of effort on Topps part.
The only thing different here from a regular set is that they are shiny. While a foil background completely outside the border isn't too bad, like the 75th Anniversary Gadzooka, if they decide to make the art silverized, refractorized, prismaticized, or whatever other term they have, it's obscuring the art and looks hideous. Many of the foil cards in ANS had too much silver within the image and they couldn't be seen clearly. (yes, we've already had 50 foil stickers in the ANS sets)
As bad as the alternate border colors have been, this would be worse, as it obliterates the ability to appreciate the art like Dave says, which is kind of the whole point of Wackys.
If you just like looking at refractor-paper, it's sold in hobby and craft shops for a lot less than what topps will charge.
alot of gpk fans said alot of the same things you mentioned here. once they seen them in hand they realy liked them . i think these are gonna look great .I guess I'd like to hear the flip side from those eager for the set. What's the appeal?
well im a big fan of chrome . i do enjoy collecting the paralels. i dont think that the refractors are going to ruin the art. i missed out on the early series , and im not about to spend $$$ on "unopened packs" we all know that packs from that time can easily be re sealed .The best way to pick up the old series is to buy sets. Buying unopened packs is not the way to go, as they are more valuable sealed than open. And there aren't enough around to complete a set anyways.
so this is a nice oppurtunity to get these cards i missed out on. i know someone will say , well why didnt you just get flashback ? i think those look horrible with the funky colors ......
im sure there will be more then just re prints in this. topps did the gpk's in black and white which was very cool .
to me, they are one of the lowest of the current gimmicks in the card world, compounded with this being a reprint set done for the sole intent to milk more money from the collectors using the absolute minimum of effort on Topps part.
The only thing different here from a regular set is that they are shiny. While a foil background completely outside the border isn't too bad, like the 75th Anniversary Gadzooka, if they decide to make the art silverized, refractorized, prismaticized, or whatever other term they have, it's obscuring the art and looks hideous. Many of the foil cards in ANS had too much silver within the image and they couldn't be seen clearly. (yes, we've already had 50 foil stickers in the ANS sets)
As bad as the alternate border colors have been, this would be worse, as it obliterates the ability to appreciate the art like Dave says, which is kind of the whole point of Wackys.
If you just like looking at refractor-paper, it's sold in hobby and craft shops for a lot less than what topps will charge.
The best way to pick up the old series is to buy sets. Buying unopened packs is not the way to go, as they are more valuable sealed than open. And there aren't enough around to complete a set anyways.
LOL. I would never have recommended the flashbacks. I'd first say the 79/80 reprint sets, but really the best is to go after the originals.
100% not interested in chrome reprinted wackys. If you like them then more power to you. Seems like a cash grab to me.
Did I mention I have 0% interest in these ;D
100% not interested in chrome reprinted wackys.I have two big interests/hobbies: Wackys and my '64 Chevy. Guess which one I like chrome on.
I have two big interests/hobbies: Wackys and my '64 Chevy. Guess which one I like chrome on.Sounds like a match made in heaven then! Stick those Chrome wackys all over that '64 Chevy
Wait..wait...so it will be a NEW set oF Wacky's with Aluminum foil or OLD ANS stuff with aluminum foil?? if its the old stuff who needs it - so make it rare - i think wacky collectors are too smart for that gimmick!! don't think it will go over well - i will stick with OLDS5!! - and I liked the Diamond Sparkle on the Topps 75th...
BTW - does the chrome look like the foil cards in the 75th set...?? :-\ :-\
I am interested in these for the following reasons:
* I like the older wacky titles and would find it quite pleasurable to open packs of them. It will be highly nostalgic.
* I like chrome cards and have always enjoyed the ANS Series subsets where Chrome was used.
* I am a chase card junkie and love the thrill of pulling a super rare card out of a pack. It the "crack" of wackies for me.
I get a buzz out of that which is hard to describe but is real and I look forward to it. It's my only type of substance abuse. :)
* The idea of pulling a 1/1 version of an iconic wacky very much appeals to me. I know the chances will be slim but to pull a
Super Fractor Jail-o out of a pack in 2014 would be almost as cool as it was to pull a Jail-o back when I was 8.
Not sure how much I will buy but they can't get here soon enough. I feel like it will be just as fun as Flashback were, without colored borders or goofy backgrounds. Just wicked cool chrome and refractor type cards. Plus whatever else they throw in those packs.
Andrew
100% not interested in chrome reprinted wackys.
If you just like looking at refractor-paper, it's sold in hobby and craft shops for a lot less than what topps will charge.
I will probably just get a base set of these, if anything. There doesn't seem to be much interest in them so far in this thread. Topps should have instead put the effort/time/$ into the giant size OS sticker run that was talked about (and I believe confirmed) years ago. Or the 3rd Abrams book...
I will probably just get a base set of these, if anything. There doesn't seem to be much interest in them so far in this thread. Topps should have instead put the effort/time/$ into the giant size OS sticker run that was talked about (and I believe confirmed) years ago. Or the 3rd Abrams book...I think there will be surprises in this set that cause people to buy a few boxes instead of just buying a set for $8 after they come out. This community respects the OS wackys and prefers them to ANS. This release looks like it will celebrate those older titles we love so much. I think once the specifics of the release surface there will be a better reaction.
I will probably just get a base set of these, if anything. There doesn't seem to be much interest in them so far in this thread. Topps should have instead put the effort/time/$ into the giant size OS sticker run that was talked about (and I believe confirmed) years ago. Or the 3rd Abrams book...
Are these being promoted on the Topps website? All I see listed on Topps online site is ANS 11.no, and it'll be quite awhile before they get on the website.
I think there will be surprises in this set that cause people to buy a few boxes instead of just buying a set for $8 after they come out. This community respects the OS wackys and prefers them to ANS. This release looks like it will celebrate those older titles we love so much. I think once the specifics of the release surface there will be a better reaction.
I guess I'd like to hear the flip side from those eager for the set. What's the appeal?
The gpk chrome cards were nice but they were cards, not stickers. The same thing will prob happen here. They will be overproduced. highly praised by dealers who will sell these for a premium when they first come out.
You should all pass and wait for a few months after release when prices will dip to 5-10$ a set. The same happened with GPK's after original sets sold for 80$ pre-release.
Be patient.
This is like flashback all over again and I won't partake. It will probably be the same titles. I'll just buy a set on eBay and be done.
This is like flashback all over again and I won't partake. It will probably be the same titles. I'll just buy a set on eBay and be done.
My fear is that if this series doesn't do well Topps will misinterpret the failure as meaning there is no interest in new Wackys.hopefully that won't be the case.
. A $5 pack with 4 cards may make me skip buying any packs/boxes and just hold out for a set.$3 retail (says 2.99 on the gravity feed box.
Does anyone know how much a pack of GPK Chrome sold for? I know there were only 4 cards per pack.
Ditto. And if I ever see a chrome version of the most over-reproduced Wacky titles like Ajerx, Koduck, Quacker Oats, Gadzooka, etc., I'll probably gag....
but we dont know that for sure. sometimes price gos up shortly after release some times it gos down .
I wish I knew what all the different types of refractors even meant.... :confuse:
yea..what is a superfractor - is that like a mirror?? so you can't see the artwork??
I think I saw one on MARY POPPINS... superfractor-calilisticexpialidocious
400 for a case . and your right about the price drops. gpk flashback one sells for $$$$ . but once again with any card release you just dont know what will happen after release . i havent pre ordered any gpk this time around. series 3 was a disaster .
right, meant case. Smart move waiting on preorders. It's been pretty easy to predict gpk sales up until now. Until Topps changes their formula, 2014 s1 and chrome s2 won't be any different.
Wacky packages collectors will that out the hard way if they go all in like many gpk collectors did.
That being said, after seeing the 75th anniversary foil (base chrome) cards in hand, i do think this set will be just as nice and def do agree that people should pick up at least a base set when prices drop months after release.
realy hoping garbage can dan makes it into chrome
I wish I knew what all the different types of refractors even meant.... :confuse:
Refractor finding pleasure ratings:
Standard: Mild pleasurable feelings
Prism: Heightened feeling of happiness
X Fractor: Since these will come from Blaster Boxes -Moderate pleasure mixed with feelings of "is this worth the price of this box?"
Gold Fractor: Intense euphoria upon coming upon one of these
Superfractor: Overwhelming rush of adrenalin coupled with rapid heart beat and mild confusion upon finding one of these. Followed by Happy Dance. Followed by the need to find another one of a title you like more. ;)
Refractor finding pleasure ratings:
Standard: Mild pleasurable feelings
Prism: Heightened feeling of happiness
X Fractor: Since these will come from Blaster Boxes -Moderate pleasure mixed with feelings of "is this worth the price of this box?"
Gold Fractor: Intense euphoria upon coming upon one of these
Superfractor: Overwhelming rush of adrenalin coupled with rapid heart beat and mild confusion upon finding one of these. Followed by Happy Dance. Followed by the need to find another one of a title you like more. ;)
I, for one, enjoy Dr Deal's enthusiasm about all things Wacky. In terms of the Chrome series, I'm happy to wait and see as they could be pretty cool!
Can a GPK enthusiast comment on how much boxes/ cases of GPK Chrome were on Pre-Order and then what they sold for Two Months after release? Trying to figure out a strategy. I don't know if I could wait two months or if I would be comfortable taking the chance that product will not sell out; but I would like more info on what happened with GPK Chrome.
See picture in below link for one example of a GPK Chrome preorder.
http://instagram.com/p/dfeLqQwPPK/
Wow! All I could think about was that scene from Willy Wonka (the old one) where the girl's dad had a factory opening thousands of candy bars! ;D
That is quite a haul. I am seriously impressed! (even though I don't collect GPK)
Promo Sheet ....Soon....Hopefully.... Probably.....Possibly :^)promo material seems to get released about 4 months before product release, so there should be something in a few weeks for a June product
Will some Wacky Package Chrome entries include some:
* Lost Wackys?
* Old School Series Wacikys?
Of the different variations : Standard Refractor, Prism Refractor, X-Fractor, Gold Refractor, and Superfractor
I've not seen a Chrome prism refractor before... (reminds me of being on shrooms)
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z332/rbishop224/RandyRefractor_zps85dc40f6.jpg)
Promo Sheet ....Soon....Hopefully.... Probably.....Possibly :^)so the info on the July GPK Chrome S2 release is now out, but there's still nothing on the June Wacky Chromes.
Topps lists one of the Target Audiences of GPK 2 Chrome as "Chromies".Chromies. that's funny.
I wonder who classifies themselves as a Chromie. I guess that would mean you collect ALL Topps Chrome releases? Sounds like wishful thinking to me by Topps marketers.
I can envision asking a dealer at the Philly show if he has any WP Chrome cards and hearing this reply: "I had some but two Chromies just stopped by and cleaned me out."
Then I can see myself mentioning to another WP fan at the show. This place is crawling with Chromies! The Chromies are coming. At least Topps thinks so.
Chromies. that's funny.
I guess everyone that was into the eraser craze was an Eraserhead, then
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I wonder who classifies themselves as a Chromie.
See picture in below link for one example of a GPK Chrome preorder.
http://instagram.com/p/dfeLqQwPPK/
Ten weeks till WP Chrome hits the streets. The Wacky World will never be the same. Looking forward to the refractor madness!
I haven't pre-ordered any. Not sure what to do. I may break down soon and order a case. Yes, the subsets could be cool but the whole flashback series burned me out.
I wonder how many collectors will be going for all the border variants. I still feel this series will be swill.
Priorities, Priorities!No Brainer
I need a new computer - so, a new puter with a touch screen or a case of chrome wackys????
Decisions, decisions....and no, not even considering a MAC....
Alex
No Brainer
I've got quite a bit pre-ordered. I think this set will be big
and have a lot of great surprises for all of us!
The subsets look very intriguing. I just don't care for all the
border/background variations, it's almost too much. One or two,
fine...but do we need 5 or so?
What are the subsets?
Forgive me if I missed 'em , but this thread went from Jan 2014 straight to May 2014!
Trying to get to the latest info........
Base Cards: 110 Cards
Subsets: Wacky Ads:36 Cards, Cutting Room Floor: 20 Cards, Lost Wackys: 10 Cards, Where Are They Now? : 5 Cards
Refractor Parallels: Basic Refractor , (Hobby Exclusive) Blue Border: 50 Per Base Card, (Hobby Exclusive) Gold Border: 25 Per Base Card
Superfractor Parallel: 1 per Base Card
Blaster Box Bonus Cards: 1 Pack of Four Bonus Cards per Blaster box of 7 Regular Packs. These may be additional refractors. Time will tell.
Printing Plates: 400 Total, Redemptions Cards: 50 Total, Buybacks: 75 Total, Autos: 1100 Total, Framed Sketch Cards: 2000 Total
Base Cards: 110 Cards
Subsets: Wacky Ads:36 Cards, Cutting Room Floor: 20 Cards, Lost Wackys: 10 Cards, Where Are They Now? : 5 Cards
Refractor Parallels: Basic Refractor , (Hobby Exclusive) Blue Border: 50 Per Base Card, (Hobby Exclusive) Gold Border: 25 Per Base Card
Superfractor Parallel: 1 per Base Card
Blaster Box Bonus Cards: 1 Pack of Four Bonus Cards per Blaster box of 7 Regular Packs. These may be additional refractors. Time will tell.
Printing Plates: 400 Total, Redemptions Cards: 50 Total, Buybacks: 75 Total, Autos: 1100 Total, Framed Sketch Cards: 2000 Total
What are "Cutting Room Floor" and "Where are They Now"?some believe the Cutting Room Floor and Lost Wackys will be cards for the Series 17 Binder images. Which would mean taken from OS era sketches/roughs, but done in all new paintings.
Do we know if the Lost Wackys will be rehashes of ones we've already seen? And if not, are they from the OS era?
Thanks!
What are "Cutting Room Floor" and "Where are They Now"?
Do we know if the Lost Wackys will be rehashes of ones we've already seen? And if not, are they from the OS era?
From the Chrome Marketing plan:
Cutting Room Floor: Unused concepts from the 70's series that have been completed and printed for the first time.
Where are they now? : Vintage Wacky products are updated to reflect their current packaging designs.
Lost Wackys: Wackys that didn't make it into their original set series get printed on chrome.
Anyone find any other info on the Blaster Boxes? I only found then at BBtoystore and they only state that each box of 7 regular 4 card packs has one extra exclusive pack of 4 bonus cards. "Bonus cards" have usually been new titles in the wacky releases. If its new titles and there are more than four I would order multiple Blasters. If its a border/ refractor deal I will stick with one box. Strange that only the one dealer is preselling them.
I will have Blaster Boxes FOR SALE - I will beat BBtoy's prices as well.....LMK if Interested...via PM
Below is the reply I just received from Topps when I messaged them via Facebook asking what the "Bonus Cards" in the Blaster Boxes will be:
"The bonus cards in the Value Boxes will be a special refractor parallel of the base cards."
So there you have it. The Blaster boxes will have another type of refractor. This is how it went with GPK also I believe.
I have one Blaster box on order which comes with one pack of 4 Bonus cards which will suffice for me.
Andrew
Thanks for the info. So my question is how many different refractor parallels will there be? If there are only a handful, I'll likely pursue the subset. If there are, say more than ten or twelve, I'll probably just pick up a few titles I like and/or one blaster box.
I think each refractor set will consist of the 110 base cards.
I will have WP Chrome SETS and Sub-Sets For Sale...just PM if interested...
Wait, so boxes have been released before the official launch?
There's boxes on eBay for $70, is that how much they're expected to cost?$72 retail I think. $3 / pack.
Happy June to all the Chromies who visit this board. July will bring you the gift of Chrome.
CHROMIES UNITE - FORGET BRAD :] :] :] :] :] :] :] :]
Here is a first look at some sketches that will be in WP Chrome. I was pretty psyched to see so many color sketches!I'll take the 3 Kool-off's and 1 Lavirus please.
I think they listened to Hustler.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=12&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCEQFjABOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmrpottersfuntimeblog.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fwacky-packages-chrome-sketch-cards.html&ei=gTScU-6xINejyAS-joHwCQ&usg=AFQjCNHhjwWf_0DdPRcG8w8X8FzB9fN8sA
I've got my eye on those Snatch A Pack Sketches. That was a favorite of mine when I was kid.sorry, I already called dibs. you'll have to get in line. ;D
sorry, I already called dibs. you'll have to get in line. ;D
I've got my eye on those Snatch A Pack Sketches. That was a favorite of mine when I was kid.
Snatch a Pack is a great title but I'm not sure why. The art (on the original) seems rushed and the gags are fairly ho-hum. Maybe it's just that we all loved the actual Snack*Pak mini cereal boxes as kids. Or maybe it's that Wacky cereal gags are some of the greatest and here we have 3 in 1! That said, those are great sketches!I always loved this wacky a lot and I think it's the three wackys in one concept. Mind blowing!
I always loved this wacky a lot and I think it's the three wackys in one concept. Mind blowing!
You are correct. I didn't make the Kool-Offs and Snatch A Pack connection. I stand behind you in line.
Does anyone think Brad should set up a Superfractor Registry on this site? A thread where all the cards and who got the superfractor are listed for WP Chrome? I think that would be pretty cool. When you pull a superfractor card or buy it you can claim it in the registry also.
I have to remember to hit Target stores every day that week to score the blister packs and bonus boxes...whatever they call them now. When GPK Chrome was released, those vanished immediately, but not the regular packs. I will probably acquire a mini-master set on the bay and maybe go for a full house on the refractor variants on 1 title....with the exception of the 1 of 1 super-refractor. Too rich for my blood.
heard they won't be at Target - sure about the blister packs?? :-\ :-\
Oh no! No retail for these? I thought for sure since Target got in the GPK boxes and packs. Oh well..there's always the Topps store.
heard they won't be at Target - sure about the blister packs?? :-\ :-\
I would appreciate some clarification for the upcoming Chrome Release:
1. Is there going to be a separate Hobby and Collectors Release
2. If Question #1 is a Yes, what are the differences.
Thanks!
any sites selling blaster cases ?
no body is selling blaster cases just indivdual boxes - as far as i know/have seen...check with the Chrome Gods :] :] :] :] :]bonus/blaster box is nice looking at least.
bonus/blaster box is nice looking at least.
still no CAMALS cigs tho. Gotta be all PC on the outside even though they are on the inside.
(http://www.bbtoystore.com/mm5/cardsandgames/TTC_WPC1_blaster.jpg)
bonus/blaster box is nice looking at least.
still no CAMALS cigs tho. Gotta be all PC on the outside even though they are on the inside.
(http://www.bbtoystore.com/mm5/cardsandgames/TTC_WPC1_blaster.jpg)
Great observation regarding camals cigs. This crew does not miss a trick!
Crickets and WP Chrome. Some things just go together!!! ;) 24 days to Chrome Go Time!
If more was happening in "Wackyland" there wouldn't be a countdown for a series made up primarily of reprints. Why the long delay for Old School and postcards?!
I am still on the edge as to what I'm going to do. These seem to me like its to much of a stretch. They should have been the sub-set of the other Wacky sets instead of some of those disgusting border variations. And these being a set all onto their own IMO is just another Topps money grab. While the REAL Wacky collectors are STILL waiting for Old School for what is Years now. As i remember OLDS 5 was supposed to come out well over a year ago. The swill train rolls on!
Jim
If more was happening in "Wackyland" there wouldn't be a countdown for a series made up primarily of reprints.
I agree that these chrome cards would have been a far better alternative than the colored bordered swill in recent ANS releases. That being said, I still enjoy seeing the classic titles and, I'm hoping, some cool new stuff in terms of the Chrome subsets.
Still the wackiest place on Earth!Yep, that's what changed - Eisner
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z332/rbishop224/Wackyland_zps19064589.png)
The swill train rolls on!Didn't Don Cornelius host that show?
If Topps is going to continue to rerelease new variations of previous titles, such as this one...I think I'd prefer a lent. Series but I suppose I should see the chrome series before making a final determination.
Does anyone have an opinion which would be more popular with collectors - chromes and refractors or lenticulars?
I think a "best of" lenticular series would be cool. And don't limit it to original series.
Lenticular Series 1 = Best of Old School
Lenticular Series 2 = Best of ANS
Lenticular Series 3 = Best of Postcards
I think I'd prefer a lent. Series but I suppose I should see the chrome series before making a final determination.
I don't love the idea of re-hashing old titles but if it's original series done in a cool new way with some compelling inserts. I'm in favor of it. I wish some of the more quality inserts, like the patches in ANS, weren't so hard to come by.
Chrome is TWO WEEKS away!! Prepare for a chromatic psychic tsunami!
After all this hype Doc I sure hope you're not disappointed.
Me hyping WP Chrome???? Maybe just a little......... ;) They are CHROMATIC you know. Well; the Chromies know this.
The WP collectors will know their chrome.....in due time....in due time.
I am as hyped about this chrome series as you appear to be, DrDeal. My explanation is simple. This upcoming series release will be the closest one to re-living the excitement and wonder of the original Wacky Packages series (1 and 2, 1973) that I remember so fondly. And to me...that's what it's all about. Opening the wrappers and seeing all of those familiar, funny cards all over again...for the first time in CHROME! I doubt that any of us will be truly disappointed. A Topps "money grab?" Perhaps, but worth every penny to me.
I am as hyped about this chrome series as you appear to be, DrDeal. My explanation is simple. This upcoming series release will be the closest one to re-living the excitement and wonder of the original Wacky Packages series (1 and 2, 1973) that I remember so fondly. And to me...that's what it's all about. Opening the wrappers and seeing all of those familiar, funny cards all over again...for the first time in CHROME! I doubt that any of us will be truly disappointed. A Topps "money grab?" Perhaps, but worth every penny to me.
The fact that these cardss will draw from OS 1,2,3 is big for me. Flashback did too but also had later series in it.
so I might bite soon .
Please wait until I post a pic of my Jail-o Superfractor and then bite. I wouldn't want you to bite now and rain on my parade. You have waited so long. What's a few more weeks?
The thing is they are all reprints and not actual stickers. They are just cards. I'm sure they look amazing so I might bite soon but I have the whole flashback issues still bugging me. Flashbacks went from an overnight sensation to swill in a matter of minutes. I know other series have done the same thing but its hard to have enjoyment pulling the same card images you have seen 1000's of times and most have the originals in their collection.
I am wondering what people will be wiling to pay to obtain a super fractor card of their favorite OS title?You forgot the decimal point
I hope to score at least one of these 1/1 cards in my chrome orders. I will probably sell it so I can score the title I really want.
My thoughts are $250 to $500 depending on the title.
I am wondering what people will be wiling to pay to obtain a super fractor card of their favorite OS title?
I hope to score at least one of these 1/1 cards in my chrome orders. I will probably sell it so I can score the title I really want.
My thoughts are $250 to $500 depending on the title.
What did the GPK superfractors go for? That would seem to be a good way to get an estimate for the Wacky ones.
the ones I saw on eBay had asking prices starting at $750 through $1200. Most seemed to be about $900. I don't know if they were selling at those prices, however.
Well, in that case, sorry, that would not be a good way to estimate prices. I can't imagine that the Wacky ones would sell anywhere near those prices. I know that GPK are super hot right now but those prices are surprising!
I know I'm in the minority, but I enjoyed the Flashbacks a lot, and think it's cool to have them around to stick on packages or whatever. Not sure how I'll feel about the chromes, and didn't pre-order any. I plan to pick up a pack or two to check them out, and then decide what to pursue, if anything.
Here is a first look at some sketches that will be in WP Chrome. I was pretty psyched to see so many color sketches!
I think they listened to Hustler.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=12&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCEQFjABOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmrpottersfuntimeblog.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fwacky-packages-chrome-sketch-cards.html&ei=gTScU-6xINejyAS-joHwCQ&usg=AFQjCNHhjwWf_0DdPRcG8w8X8FzB9fN8sA
Happy Monday Chromies!
I broke down and bought a case today. I hope i can live with myself. I've made worst decisions before. LOL
the ones I saw on eBay had asking prices starting at $750 through $1200. Most seemed to be about $900. I don't know if they were selling at those prices, however.
I'm not familiar with the artist, Mr. Potter, I guess he goes by that? It sounds like he worked on Star Wars Wacky sketches or upcoming ANS or Old School. Interesting these sketches will have a chrome border...that's new and different.
I broke down and bought a case today. I hope i can live with myself. I've made worst decisions before. LOL
Getting in under the wire. Astute decision. Enjoy the Chrome!
I'm deciding about a case myself....$700 - OOfah!!! Any deals from Blowout or DA Cards for us Wackyforumites?
Alex
Just send Danny at Blowout an email and see what he can do for you.
email Danny at Danny@blowoutcards.com
Ready for Chrome - What do ya think the WP SFrax will go for?? i'll sell for $900 - esp if its a RATZ!!!! :] :] :] :] :]
supercalifragilisticwacksfrax!How precocious.
Ready for Chrome - What do ya think the WP SFrax will go for?? i'll sell for $900 - esp if its a RATZ!!!! :] :] :] :] :]
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z332/rbishop224/sign3_zps018b618d.jpg)
dont be surprised to see blasters at target/wal mart this weekend. so excitedI would be shocked beyond belief. I usually don't see the retail stuff until at least a week following a release
I would be shocked beyond belief. I usually don't see the retail stuff until at least a week following a release
What would be the top 5-10 superfractors in this set?
I would be shocked beyond belief. I usually don't see the retail stuff until at least a week following a release
There should be a superfractor for every base card. Probably not any of the inserts but not 100%. I read this article.err, wow. that is one odd list. especially with the inclusions of ANS cards, let alone those '85 cards
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/09/the_25_greatest_wacky_packages_cards.php
Just wondering which would be the best pull? I guess there is not Adam Bomb type favorite? Or is there.
Thanks.
I go to a so-called 'City' Target and they get their stuff really late in the game and not usually in much quantity either.
Going to have to troll the suburban Targets!
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mine is about a month....not happening...it might be late..you know Topps >( >( >( >(
98 percent of the time retail comes out a week before hobby . so yes some lucky people will find blasters at there local targets . wacky chrome and garbage chrome series 2 already showing up on ebay .Previews doesn't list them for next week for hobby, at least not at the moment. So Retail could be 7/23 as previously announced, with hobby the week after
OK, I'll give it a shot this morning, will be doing some errands right near a Target.
Nothing at one of my local Targets this afternoon. (Dearborn, MI)
My sense is that the seller got it from the artist or they would be selling other cards from the set.
Previews doesn't list them for next week for hobby, at least not at the moment. So Retail could be 7/23 as previously announced, with hobby the week after
My sense is that the seller got it from the artist or they would be selling other cards from the set.
Andrew, that could be true but if you look at the sellers other items, he looks like a pack searcher. Joe Simko is on the forum perhaps he could chime in and tell us if he's started selling his Chrome returns yet.that was my thought as well - pack searcher picked out the sketch card, and threw away the remaining chrome colored swill
that was my thought as well - pack searcher picked out the sketch card, and threw away the remaining chrome colored swill
Andrew, that could be true but if you look at the sellers other items, he looks like a pack searcher. Joe Simko is on the forum perhaps he could chime in and tell us if he's started selling his Chrome returns yet.
err, wow. that is one odd list. especially with the inclusions of ANS cards, let alone those '85 cards
I suspect most on here would have a very different looking 'top 25', almost entirely from original 1-8's
Good to know Cap'n Crud was one of Saunders' "earliest efforts."Yeah. Frickin' rookie.
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/09/the_25_greatest_wacky_packages_cards.php
And here we go again......and the front of the pack is just a gigantic clear window? how is that a good thing?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-GUARANTEED-1-1-ARTIST-SKETCH-CARD-HOT-PACK-/311017709746?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
and the front of the pack is just a gigantic clear window? how is that a good thing?
If these scalpers plan on buying a bunch of "hot packs" from Target, tamper with them, then try to return them....they are in for a surprise! Target changed their return policy so if you return ANY vendor product, especially trading cards, you can only get an exchange on the exact same item. At least that's what happened to me at two different Target stores when I tried to return some mini figurines last week that I decided I didn't want. Now I'm stuck with them. Oh well. But this should hopefully crack down on the problem with trading cards.
And here we go again......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-GUARANTEED-1-1-ARTIST-SKETCH-CARD-HOT-PACK-/311017709746?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
and the front of the pack is just a gigantic clear window? how is that a good thing?
Is it clear?? The Vile card bleeds into the red....maybe Vile is Just the front Pic? Promoting Wacky's as "morally despicable" :oOk I am from Illinois I was able to get some target boxes today. I did see gravity feeds, and the cards are a pack searchers dream come true. It has a clear window on the front and all you have to do is shift each card to see the rest. The only way Topps could have made this easier is if they changed the pack color of hot packs or used a neon sign. If you are not the first one to a gravity feed then do not even bother looking at them. All that is going to happen is there will be mAny unopened gravity feeds and Topps is going to wonder why no one is buying this awesome product. I can not believe the plain stupidity of Topps with this bone head move.
....man do I have to change my Icon LOL
Ok I am from Illinois I was able to get some target boxes today. I did see gravity feeds, and the cards are a pack searchers dream come true. It has a clear window on the front and all you have to do is shift each card to see the rest. The only way Topps could have made this easier is if they changed the pack color of hot packs or used a neon sign. If you are not the first one to a gravity feed then do not even bother looking at them. All that is going to happen is there will be mAny unopened gravity feeds and Topps is going to wonder why no one is buying this awesome product. I can not believe the plain stupidity of Topps with this bone head move.
Well, hello from your neighbor in the north (Wisconsin) and you have inspired me to check out Target....Viola...an unmolested Gravity feed (24) waits on
the bed behind me LOL (Deep breath) ....only silver lining: should make set completion easy on the 110 reg issues....just look for your card on front......
Where are you from in WI and which Target did you hit?
For those who found them - did you have to dig through the Excell box to get them or were they put up on display already? Usually my Targets in WI are slow at getting the stuff out. I'm gonna be bold and knife open a box tomorrow morning before work to get some if that's the case. If I snooze, I lose. Someone always manages to cherry pick all top loaders at my Targets while I'm working.
I usually find stuff right away at the Targets near me in WI. Maybe I'm closer to the distribution center? I'll be watching for those Excell boxes this weekend!
Mine was on a random shelf with the hangers still inside.....wall was too loaded with other cards right now to hang up....
If these scalpers plan on buying a bunch of "hot packs" from Target, tamper with them, then try to return them....they are in for a surprise! Target changed their return policy so if you return ANY vendor product, especially trading cards, you can only get an exchange on the exact same item. At least that's what happened to me at two different Target stores when I tried to return some mini figurines last week that I decided I didn't want. Now I'm stuck with them. Oh well. But this should hopefully crack down on the problem with trading cards.
The ebay seller said he got the sketch from blaster box and that he has other chrome from the box. There is now a "Hot Pack" up so pack searchers got to them first. Oh well.
Ok I am from Illinois I was able to get some target boxes today. I did see gravity feeds, and the cards are a pack searchers dream come true. It has a clear window on the front and all you have to do is shift each card to see the rest. The only way Topps could have made this easier is if they changed the pack color of hot packs or used a neon sign. If you are not the first one to a gravity feed then do not even bother looking at them. All that is going to happen is there will be mAny unopened gravity feeds and Topps is going to wonder why no one is buying this awesome product. I can not believe the plain stupidity of Topps with this bone head move.
Andrew, the seller you emailed (chimchim3) just scored another sketch. I seriously doubt he's getting them from Blaster Boxes. All the evidence points to him being a pack searcher and I'm not buying from him.
Pack searching spoils most of the fun of finding Wackys "in the wild" for me......... At several bucks a pack, knowing I have about zero chance of pulling anything special in a Target has kept me from buying packs at retail for several series now.
Although it is easy to become discouraged I find you have to pick your battles in this hobby. Would I expect to find any "rare" card in a retail box at Target? Nah. A vertical feed is a different story since it seems easier to determine if it has previously been molested. I pulled 2 gold parallels from a Target vertical feed right during the end run of ANS11 because it was freshly set up and even if it wasn't, unless one has baby hands, it seem hard to get in there and put the packs back in a uniform fashion.
Just know what a superfractor is if you pull one. One guy sold a GPK superfractor for 10$ last year. And now this.
This is a 4K card. He is aware of the mistake now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Topps-Carrie-Fisher-Autograph-Star-Wars-Chrome-Perspectives-Leia-Organa-2014-/351121645128?pt=UK_Collectables_TradingCards_RL&hash=item51c07b1e48&nma=true&si=Yl3vy6Vjf27EsrZleHyt6K9R82c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Won't WP Chrome Superfractors say "Superfractor" on the reverse of the card? I think that's the case withy GPK's.
I just got a note from Danny at Blowout and it sounds like they are ready to ship so the cards arrive on Wed.
What box variations will Chrome be coming in? Is there a 24 pack box a-la the previous ANS series?
Someone needs to start a Chrome Master List entry.
now Started.
and already excessively long...
for sure:
7 count blaster boxes
24 count retail/hobby boxes
48? count gravity feed
How exactly do you determine that a vertical feed hasn't been molested??
Thank You ;)
Hey RS, Congrats on getting them.
I guess it's too early for a spoilers thread? I want to see what these things look like before I consider wasting time (and gas) to look for them in the wild!
I guess it's too early for a spoilers thread? I want to see what these things look like before I consider wasting time (and gas) to look for them in the wild!
Danny just told be he will not be getting them till Thurday.
I received UPS tracking. I wonder if they sold out and he's waiting for another shipment?
Is this a Superfractor??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Topps-Wacky-Packages-Chrome-COVER-GHOUL-X-Fractor-SP-29-/171393840745?nma=true&si=IVeWuCem%252BwNZGpJV7wgjoIvdFYI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
No that's an xfractor. Probably from retail packs or Blasters......humm.....wonder what the odds for those are......??
.....humm.....wonder what the odds for those are......??
If it follows the usual Topps chrome pattern, they only come in Blasters and will be a bonus pack with four of them inside that bonus pack.
That was the Blaster box Description. 8th pack has 4 bonus XFractor Cards. Selling them for $10 each will work out well for dealers. Anyone know how much the GPK XFractors go for?
I picked up 1 blaster box and 2 jumbo packs at one of my Targets today. The jumbo packs were in the toy section. Is it inflation or just the fact that these are Chrome cards for the higher prices? $20 for blaster boxes and $10 for the jumbo packs. Yikes! I'm not going to attempt to get a lot of the x-fractors or the prism refractors...just a few. I'll save some money to buy a mini master set on eBay in a few weeks.
What came in the jumbo pack?
The official title on the top of the package is "Value Pack" They each contain 3 packs of cards and 4 "atomic" refractor cards (stained glass pattern). The packs inside have a completely different wrapper design than the ones in the top loaders with the clear windows.l
The official title on the top of the package is "Value Pack" They each contain 3 packs of cards and 4 "atomic" refractor cards (stained glass pattern). The packs inside have a completely different wrapper design than the ones in the top loaders with the clear windows.
I just opened a second pack and got a refractor card. However, other than seeing the word "refractor" on the back, I can't tell the difference between it and a regular card. What am I missing?
For some reason, some people can not see the refractor too good. I guess you are one of them. Also sometime the refractorness is low on some, making it harder to see. I guess this happens when printing. You can see it better under a light.
I guess I do see it a bit under a light. It seems the refractors are a bit darker. The light that is reflected off the side of the image is not as bright. Quite honestly, I think I prefer the non-refractors to the refractors.
What do you think of the atomic refractors?
Is this a Superfractor??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Topps-Wacky-Packages-Chrome-COVER-GHOUL-X-Fractor-SP-29-/171393840745?nma=true&si=IVeWuCem%252BwNZGpJV7wgjoIvdFYI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
I haven't gotten any of those yet, I don't think. Are they the ones in the value packs?
Here's a superfractor:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-Superfractor-1-1-BUSTEDFINGER-Refractor-SP-SSP-/271555276075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f39f4ad2b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-Superfractor-1-1-BUSTEDFINGER-Refractor-SP-SSP-/271555276075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f39f4ad2b)
Here's a superfractor:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-Superfractor-1-1-BUSTEDFINGER-Refractor-SP-SSP-/271555276075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f39f4ad2b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-Superfractor-1-1-BUSTEDFINGER-Refractor-SP-SSP-/271555276075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f39f4ad2b)
Here's a superfractor:you've put that in the wrong thread - that belongs in Are These People Nuts?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-Superfractor-1-1-BUSTEDFINGER-Refractor-SP-SSP-/271555276075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f39f4ad2b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-Superfractor-1-1-BUSTEDFINGER-Refractor-SP-SSP-/271555276075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f39f4ad2b)
you've put that in the wrong thread - that belongs in Are These People Nuts?
it may be 1/1, but that looks like swill and not even worth $10. I'd much rather have on of the altered or modified cards.
you've put that in the wrong thread - that belongs in Are These People Nuts?
it may be 1/1, but that looks like swill and not even worth $10. I'd much rather have one of the altered or modified cards.
Will the Gadzooka superfractor be the most valuable one in this set?
No one knows. Every person has their favorites. It all depends on the collector.
Here's a photo of the value packs. It has a window large enough to fan the packs to see just the edge of the refractors.
(http://s21.postimg.org/8muzbwbwz/WPC_Value.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8muzbwbwz/)
So these are searchable too?
Are the borderless cards another variant set to collect? I noticed a few on eBay and purchased 1 pack from a top loader with a borderless Beanball in the window.
Are the borderless cards another variant set to collect? I noticed a few on eBay and purchased 1 pack from a top loader with a borderless Beanball in the window.
It's all so dang confusing at this point. I'll have a better handle on this when I start opening packs.
Are the borderless cards another variant set to collect?No. Nothing to chase there, they're base cards.
It's all so dang confusing at this point. I'll have a better handle on this when I start opening packs.maybe because I threw together the Master List, but doesn't seem that confusing. very similar to ANS10 and ANS11, but chrome varieties instead of border color varieties.
maybe because I threw together the Master List, but doesn't seem that confusing. very similar to ANS10 and ANS11, but chrome varieties instead of border color varieties.
I copied the info below from the Blowout cards Forum. Notice the two "Short Print" items. That is good info to have.
Busted finger super sold for 550$ off ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-Superfractor-1-1-BUSTEDFINGER-Refractor-SP-SSP-/271555276075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f39f4ad2b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-CHROME-Superfractor-1-1-BUSTEDFINGER-Refractor-SP-SSP-/271555276075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f39f4ad2b)
So what are "mix up character" and "alter art"? I don't recall hearing those two terms before.
"Retail pack odds
If hobby odds are the same for superfractors then there are about 1300 cases. I hope hobby has better odds but 1300 cases is not unbelievable.
Only guarantee one sketch per case with these odds. Not good.
base cards:
refractors (1:2)
super (1:3,415)
Printing plate (1:852)
Artist Auto (1:341)
Redemption (1:7,470)
Buy Back (1:5,025)
Sketch (1:195)
Mix up character short print (1:1,500)
Alter Art Short Print (1:1,500)
Wacky Ads (1:3)
Cutting Room floor (1:4)
Lost Wacky (1:6)
Where are they now ( 1:8) "
Is this the auction you are referring to? When I click on the link it says it sold for $1,299.99 maybe I'm missing something
Here's a photo of the value packs. It has a window large enough to fan the packs to see just the edge of the refractors.
(http://s21.postimg.org/8muzbwbwz/WPC_Value.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8muzbwbwz/)
So what are "mix up character" and "alter art"? I don't recall hearing those two terms before.
ok those look better. even if you can see through the wrapper and figure out the first card in the pack . but if thats the value pack ? which is the one that you can see right through it ?
Also, The cards look VERY cool in Chrome. While it is frustrating to only see them onlinbe for now, its still pretty cool to see them in a new light.
ok those look better. even if you can see through the wrapper and figure out the first card in the pack . but if thats the value pack ? which is the one that you can see right through it ?the packs that are just a giant window I believe are the retail packs showing up in blaster boxes and maybe the gravity feeds too
these would be like the 'C' cards from ANS11.
for that set there were 3 of the base cards where tiny changes in the art were made (and they had different backs too)
for example, the borderlands card had a Mars Attack martian inserted into the art.
There are now Gold and Blue Background Hobby Only cards up on ebay. Gold are 25 each and Blue are 50. They are numbered on the back.
I got word from Potomac today that my three hobby boxes have shipped. Thurs/ Fri should be quite Wacky at my house.
If Panini purchased Topps, this would be a huge blow to the future of Wacky Packages and other non-sport cards. Panini currently owns the exclusive license to NBA and NHL with their focus on international sports cards. Since cards like Wackies and Garbage Pail Kids have an interest mainly in the USA, I don't think Panini would show much interest in non-sports. I could be wrong but let's see how this plays out.
Busting a case of hobby now! UPS was kinda late today :(
And for master sets, they were going for a lot more than 124.00 a few days ago.
Well.....I flew to Target after work and HEY...a gravity chrome on the wall.
How long had it been there....maybe 24hrs and it was a toadal wreck.
Every pack was slid showing all of the cards in the pack. I actually pondered
Wether the packs could have possibly came packed liked that. I passed on buying
Any of them. Who ever designed those packs should be fired. What were they thinking?
Hit a Target in PA. Found two untouched Excel boxes. Cracked them........Lots of Magic The gathering Stuff. No Wackies ... Tomorrow.
Maybe you need to see these in person because there is so much distraction going on that it takes away from the actual art. eBay auction: #111415776057
what the hell is that? is there even a card under there? >(
One thing to get excited about is the printing plates as they look like they were used for the original series but why are these plates backwards? eBay auction: #151363182252
I can understand why they would be backwards if they were used to stamp the cards but there must be a different printing press for other series since these are not backwards:
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=2610.msg57970#msg57970
I'm thinking these ANS Series were printed upside down where the backs were stamped backwards down.
Again, Topps has something here for die hard collectors but lets us down again.
Is there any Star Wars collectors? If so this limited edition return of the jedi set is on sale now. Already sold 1000 out of 2000 sets. Each set comes with 2 - 3 hits!
http://entertainment.topps.com/shop-brands/star-wars/2014-return-of-the-jedi.html
With refractors? If not you can probably make your money back on just selling the sets.
Yeah...I bought one. The code you posted on the SW Cards forum didn't work for me. I was also suppose to get free shipping on orders over $50, but I didn't :sad:
Norefractors. But looks like the Lost Wackys inserts aren't in hobby. They are on the wwrapper at 1:6 packs, but haven't gotten any so far through half case. Maybe retail only?
Again, regretting opening a case. I'm not being negative since I haven't seen them. I will on Friday. ;)
I did get a couple sketches and a superfractor though, so I can't complain too much :)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/Tylerg30/DSCF8643_zpsd46fcdd0.jpg) (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/Tylerg30/media/DSCF8643_zpsd46fcdd0.jpg.html)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/Tylerg30/DSCF8643_zpsd46fcdd0.jpg) (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/Tylerg30/media/DSCF8643_zpsd46fcdd0.jpg.html)
Norefractors. But looks like the Lost Wackys inserts aren't in hobby. They are on the wwrapper at 1:6 packs, but haven't gotten any so far through half case. Maybe retail only?
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/Tylerg30/DSCF8643_zpsd46fcdd0.jpg) (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/Tylerg30/media/DSCF8643_zpsd46fcdd0.jpg.html)
The following quote is from Blowout Forums:
i opened a few cases of gpk chrome , every single case had at least one "c" variation card. which brought in about 150 a piece. .
So did you get ANY Lost Wacky's in your hobby case? And did you get any Altered cards? I should have 6 Hobby Boxes coming any day and need to know what I will have to pick up at Target.
Love the hype in this thread. too bad base sets will drop to 5$ in a couple months. I hope everyone here stays patient and doesnt' buy into the hype superfractornut and dr.deal are pushing forward here. Those 2 guys do this elsewhere on a regular basis so it's just business for them but regular collectors here shouldn't get caught up in it.
They're just reprints...
Some of the hobby odds are easier
Some of the hobby odds are easierNope.
I haven't found the "blaster boxes" at Target yet. Can anyone tell me the price?
Ohh sorry, somebody said the super odds were every 11,000 or something packs.
There are still a few early titles that they haven't over-reproduced like Fearstone, Guerrilla Milk, Melty Way and the like....I'd like to see Muller and Schlitz again, but you know how they are about liquor parodies....
Alex
Maybe you need to see these in person because there is so much distraction going on that it takes away from the actual art. eBay auction: #111415776057
So much negativity Im really surprised. Allwell, off to some more targets tonight since i bought all the boxes at my local one. Anyone have look at toys are us?
The gravity feed packs I left at the Target yesterday tonight looked like they had been through a battle. Absolutely searched.
Done opening 6 Hobby's. 1 Gravity Feed, 3 Value Packs and 1 Blaster Box.
2 B&W Sketches, 7 Golds, 13 Blues.
2 base sets, Got All other cards except short one Wacky Ad. I got 35 different ones. Happy overall.
The refractors the came in the value packs and blaster box seem capable of bringing on an epileptic seizure.
I don't have Epilepsy but I am kind of afraid to stare at them for any length of time.
Got a Gold Bandache and a Blue Ratz so those are keepers. Probably close to a full set of basic refractors.
Still have one more Hobby Box and a Blaster Box on the way. Hopefully that 36th Wacky d will surface there.
AND My SUPERFRACTOR Card. 8)
Where in PA. did you hit a Target?Bullseye, PA
lol what a waste of money.
You could have gotten all of that for less than 100$ if you waited 3 months.
Also for those of you expecting to hit a superfractor, you won't. The odds are massively against you and they produced enough of these to liquify the odds. The gpk odds were worse than printed on the package. Especially the atomic refractors from target.
i'll be buying a base set in december for 8$. Those of you spending $$$ on this release are going to have massive buyers regret. You've been warned.
and again, the guy above this post, drdeal is just a dealer hyping up this thread to 12 pages already.
lol what a waste of money.
You could have gotten all of that for less than 100$ if you waited 3 months.
Also for those of you expecting to hit a superfractor, you won't. The odds are massively against you and they produced enough of these to liquify the odds. The gpk odds were worse than printed on the package. Especially the atomic refractors from target.
i'll be buying a base set in december for 8$. Those of you spending $$$ on this release are going to have massive buyers regret. You've been warned.
and again, the guy above this post, drdeal is just a dealer hyping up this thread to 12 pages already.
Hit a target in Princeton NJ. Walked out with a pristine Gravity Feed, 1 Blaster Box and 3 Jumbo Packs. Cost was about $120. Came home to 6 Hobby Boxes on my front steps. I have opened all but 3 Hobby's thus far. Cards are looking sweet. No sketchs/ plates or super hard pulls as of yet. Liking the way these look. My home office is lit up very well with this haul. Still three cards short of Cutting Room Floor 20 card set. They better show up in those 3 Hobbys :)
What state are you in?
What are the 4 "bonus cards" in those boxes, and are those boxes the only source for those bonus cards?they are base set cards but with the X-fractor look. (see below)
So much negativity Im really surprised. Allwell, off to some more targets tonight since i bought all the boxes at my local one. Anyone have look at toys are us?
im not surprised at all . similar situation on the gpk boards. some people will dig em some wont . i got my case today and opened one box. i realy love these . hate to hear about someone reporting dinged corners . im guessing they came out of loose packs ? if they came out of blasters or hobby boxes ...theres no excuse for that .
Thanks, I envy your case! I love the thrill of the search - driving around on realease day... Walking through thoes target doors with my eyes glued to the trading card section, blasting past all the cash registers, on a mission. then the excitement as I get closer and closer realizing that I see a red gravity box from far away, and they have the new wackys!
Luck has it that my girlfriend shares the same experience along side me. And all this excitement, before even opening anything... Put it this way, i spend about $100 at the gas pump, $100's more at the grocery mart weekly, spending less than that about 2wce a year puts thing in perspective. Work hard, play hard, i feel like its a great little hobby.
Guarantee you wont get that kind of excitement buying opened sets on ebay months later. But listen i respect other peoples views, just trying to express there is other excitement to be had before ripping packs open :)
Tell us how you really feel :-*And this time don't hold back how you really feel >:D
Has anyone found an altered art card? I'm curious as to the titles, and whether they are specially marked on the back.You and me both, I really want to know what both of the 1:1500 odds cards are before I start the sorting of base singles
You and me both, I really want to know what both of the 1:1500 odds cards are before I start the sorting of base singlesthat'd be great if it's really just 1 card altered in each manner.
if you don't find any altered art cards, maybe you'll find one of these. You can see in the pic that there is a 'Spray Nit' puzzle sketch. I did a few of those for the chrome set trying to make the hunt more exciting.
I am in north NJ near NYCSo am I. Where specifically?
So am I. Where specifically?
So am I. Where specifically?
Wow, do you think they sold out or never had them in the first place? I feel for ya man
I purchased one Chrome hobby box and couldn't resist opening the whole thing last night. Now I have to say I love opening packs. Usually (actually, almost always) cheaper to purchase sets on ebay, but the thrill of killing packs just can't be beat. And I really enjoyed opening these packs. Did I get a super-refractor. No. Did I care. No. Will I ever be able to "get my investment back." No. It was just fun. Plain and simple. Is this a silly amount of money to spend on fun. Probably. Do I regret it? No!
I live in ramsey NJ off 17north :)We're practically neighbors. I live in Rochelle Park, about a half mile from the GS Plaza.
I put together a pretty cool parallel base card set comprised of a mix of Basic Refractors, Atomics, X Fractors, Golds and Blues. Trying to trade my Basic Refractor dupes to get the 24 cards I need to complete it. See trade section for my list if you need some Basic Refractors.that's an interesting collecting strategy - and one that's far more obtainable than trying to collect any one type. I may go that route now as well...
left 2 targets today empty handed . what a terrible feeling. think im just gonna buy some bonus boxes online. but still gonna look out for value packs.
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Alternate art is a tricky proposition. It took us months to notice the alternate art in ANS 11. Luckily most of the people on this board know series 1-3 like the back of their hands so changes should stick out. Still I think it's interesting that not one alternate art WP Chrome card is listed on eBay right now.Wow now we have to go back through our last series to look for those, can anyone give us insight on what to look for for the alternate art
(http://s29.postimg.org/ij64c5ntf/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ij64c5ntf/)right with you.
We noticed tonight that the checklist don't have black borders, silver border, just wanted to let you guys know that and was wondering if it has any correlation to the Alternate art
K thanks, i didnt even know ans 11 had them... Gotta dig the extras outta the closet.finally found the thread with the pictures of the ANS11 'C' cards
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Friday night wackys!
finally found the thread with the pictures of the ANS11 'C' cards
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=3420.msg66729#msg66729
Please stop showing this image! It makes me nauseous!
But seriously, stop showing this.
But actually, my wife found some Chrome at a Target today and bought three packs for me. The base cards are really cool! They look great! They are bright and clean and you can actually read all the gags easily. These are what the foils from previous ANS releases should have looked like. Out of the 12 cards, I got one refractor and 1 cutting room floor. It was #10, People Meat. I have no idea what that is a parody of. I like the look of the refractor card too. I like the rainbow prismy effect. The cards themselves are pretty thick and sturdy, nice quality. Reprinting the original diecuts and complete 2nd and 3rd series is really kind of cool too for us original series guys. I can see it being pretty fun putting this set together because it is like putting together the three original sets and we can do it from memory (no numbers or checklists needed)!!
So I can see myself getting a base set of these and maybe even a refractor set if the prices come down enough. But I think these other "special" refractors are hideous. I haven't seen one in person yet so maybe I will be surprised but I doubt it. The only other negative thing I will say about these is the retail price is ridiculous. I figure a person would have to spend about $120 at retail to get enough packs to have a real chance of completing just the base set. Kind of kills the "collect 'em all" spirit don't you think?
I really don't know how I feel about these cards...yet.I don't believe there are Collector boxes this time around, just Hobby and Retail boxes.
Two collectors boxes later and I ended with four blues and three golds (Ratz, Log Cave In and Vile). Unless I am incorrect in what separates the collectors boxes from the others, I'm not nearly as pleased as I was with the previous two series' collectors boxes.
I can't see to figure out the difference between the regular chromes and the reflactors. Can anyone advise?
I don't believe there are Collector boxes this time around, just Hobby and Retail boxes.
Hobby has blue and golds, retail does not. Beyond that, no difference.
Apparently, from what I have read elsewhere, the Hobby boxes do not contain the Lost subset cards. Can any of the Hobby case buyers confirm?My Hobby box had Lost Wackys. Also gold and blue refractors, as confirmation that the box I got was indeed a Hobby box.
I don't believe there are Collector boxes this time around, just Hobby and Retail boxes.
Hobby has blue and golds, retail does not. Beyond that, no difference.
not to be confused with the real altered art cards -actually, all the errors from the Coffee Table book are in this printing -
but the Ultra Blight is again the Wacky Ad version and not the 2nd series version
same as was seen in the Shedd's set and in Wacky Book #1
the easy giveaway is the little blue square in the crimped end of the tube, only in the Ad
actually, all the errors from the Coffee Table book are in this printing -
- replacement lettering on Hostage
- wrong Ultra Blight
- Capn Crud missing shading
- Hawaiian Punks with touched up hand
I know - sucks, doesn't it?I thought of you Pat when I saw the Cap'n Crud without the shading. :'(
$19.99.
Thanks, I envy your case! I love the thrill of the search - driving around on realease day... Walking through thoes target doors with my eyes glued to the trading card section, blasting past all the cash registers, on a mission. then the excitement as I get closer and closer realizing that I see a red gravity box from far away, and they have the new wackys!
Luck has it that my girlfriend shares the same experience along side me. And all this excitement, before even opening anything... Put it this way, i spend about $100 at the gas pump, $100's more at the grocery mart weekly, spending less than that about 2wce a year puts thing in perspective. Work hard, play hard, i feel like its a great little hobby.
Guarantee you wont get that kind of excitement buying opened sets on ebay months later. But listen i respect other peoples views, just trying to express there is other excitement to be had before ripping packs open :)
Thanks guys, The response from the target employes that I have received is that the "vender" controls that section , so like you said.. No help.
My Hobby box had Lost Wackys. Also gold and blue refractors, as confirmation that the box I got was indeed a Hobby box.
Do the retail and hobby boxes look identical? I would assume there are different code numbers. How many gold and blue refractors per hobby box?nope, not at all alike. The Hobby are 3-wide and the Retail are 2-wide.
Found the so-called "Value Pack" at Toys R Us.that would totally piss me off.
not only does TRU constantly overcharge for their crap - in this case 12.99 for a 9.99 pack, but the packs themselves are pointless.
Instead of 4 Atomic Refractor bonus cards as an incentive, get this, the bonus cards are friggin' BASE cards.
yeah. BASE Cards!!
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Found the so-called "Value Pack" at Toys R Us.
not only does TRU constantly overcharge for their crap - in this case 12.99 for a 9.99 pack, but the packs themselves are pointless.
Instead of 4 Atomic Refractor bonus cards as an incentive, get this, the bonus cards are friggin' BASE cards.
yeah. BASE Cards!!
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nope, not at all alike. The Hobby are 3-wide and the Retail are 2-wide.JEAN NUTTY WILL BE TEACHING EXPANDO 101 THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING FROM 7:30 PM T0 9:00 PM MOUNTAIN TIME
hobby box averages about 2 blue and 1 gold per box.
sorry, the linked images below are HUGE
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Found the so-called "Value Pack" at Toys R Us.Good 'ol clueless TRU... The "bonus base" thing reminds me of "new and improved." :) Oxymoron maybe. Or just moronic...
not only does TRU constantly overcharge for their crap - in this case 12.99 for a 9.99 pack, but the packs themselves are pointless.
Instead of 4 Atomic Refractor bonus cards as an incentive, get this, the bonus cards are friggin' BASE cards.
yeah. BASE Cards!!
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JEAN NUTTY WILL BE TEACHING EXPANDO 101 THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING FROM 7:30 PM T0 9:00 PM MOUNTAIN TIMEFunny!
PASS SLASH FAIL PASS AND YOU WILL MOVE ON TO ADVANCED EXPANDO
JEAN NUTTY WILL BE TEACHING EXPANDO 101 THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING FROM 7:30 PM T0 9:00 PM MOUNTAIN TIME
PASS SLASH FAIL PASS AND YOU WILL MOVE ON TO ADVANCED EXPANDO
So these are cards not stickers? What's the incentive of buying boxes if you can't use the dupes to "paste anyplace?" That's one thing I love about Flashback series'. I still stick dupes of all the awesome OS stickers on all my outgoing letters and packages. This might also have been cool to stick fancy foil versions of the OS stickers... I may still get a couple packs just to have fun opening some new Wackys, as others have already mentioned.
That cracked me upFearless leader told me to come up with worthwhile posts or I am out of here 71 hours after the release of PUT ON HOLD SCHOOL (POHS)
Pretty sure that is a hotlink (hence his use of the term "linked images") and a hotlink can't be resized. Fanatical has the know-how to resize an image. Heck, he can practically fly you to the moon.
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Found the so-called "Value Pack" at Toys R Us.
not only does TRU constantly overcharge for their crap - in this case 12.99 for a 9.99 pack, but the packs themselves are pointless.
Instead of 4 Atomic Refractor bonus cards as an incentive, get this, the bonus cards are friggin' BASE cards.
yeah. BASE Cards!!
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X Fractors in Blaster Boxes which are totally different than Atomics in Value packs.
anyone have a good way to clean the finger prints on the Chrome cards?
anyone have a good way to clean the finger prints on the Chrome cards?
anyone have a good way to clean the finger prints on the Chrome cards?
anyone have a good way to clean the finger prints on the Chrome cards?
nope, not at all alike. The Hobby are 3-wide and the Retail are 2-wide.
hobby box averages about 2 blue and 1 gold per box.
sorry, the linked images below are HUGE
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That is a travesty. I would love to know how that came to be. Overcharge and under deliver. Blueprint for disaster. I guess the thought is "these are for the kids" they don't care what we sell them.
It's a travesty of a mockery of a sham of a mockery of a travesty of two mockeries of a sham.easy for you to say...
anyone have a good way to clean the finger prints on the Chrome cards?
Fingerprints add "character" to the cards.
I am currently storing my master set of chrome in my 17th binder and my parallel set in my first Old school binder. These cards are so thick that they take up about twice as much binder space as stickers. Anyone know if they will produce a Binder for Chrome?
Andrew
Are blaster boxes the new bonus boxes? If so, are they available at Target? I see some on ebay... Is there a chance at pulling some of the goodies like altered art from them, or is it the usual deal where you can't trust loose boxes on ebay because once they find the box w/goodie, the rest of the case are duds?yep, Blaster Box is the new Bonus Box, and they are at Target.
A big thank you to JLeonard for the box of Wacky Chrome goodness! One person's trash is another one's gold. Maybe because I work in the packaging business, wrappers and boxes excite me.you are welcome
finaly seeing the bonus boxes at target , but not one value pack yet . wacky chrome feeds are all empty in the 3 targets I went to today .
I found this in one of the target value packs. It was in a penny sleeve and looks like an original.That would be a 'buyback', at 1:5025 packs.
Does anyone know what subset this belongs to?
There are so many, I have no idea.
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Hi everyone!Looks like you got a "buy back" original series sticker
I haven't been on the forum in a while. I found out about Chrome and had to get a few packs.
I really like them, but they are kind of expensive. It always fun to look for them in the stores. Shopping is one of my favorite activities.
I found this in one of the target value packs. It was in a penny sleeve and looks like an original.
Does anyone know what subset this belongs to?
There are so many, I have no idea.
That would be a 'buyback', at 1:5025 packs.
Maybe 75 or so original cards inserted here and there
Hi everyone!
I haven't been on the forum in a while. I found out about Chrome and had to get a few packs.
I really like them, but they are kind of expensive. It always fun to look for them in the stores. Shopping is one of my favorite activities.
I found this in one of the target value packs. It was in a penny sleeve and looks like an original.
Does anyone know what subset this belongs to?
There are so many, I have no idea.
(http://s27.postimg.org/csim1e45r/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/csim1e45r/)
Hi everyone!wished they would have put some marking either front or back to separate it from a common card.
I haven't been on the forum in a while. I found out about Chrome and had to get a few packs.
I really like them, but they are kind of expensive. It always fun to look for them in the stores. Shopping is one of my favorite activities.
I found this in one of the target value packs. It was in a penny sleeve and looks like an original.
Does anyone know what subset this belongs to?
There are so many, I have no idea.
(http://s27.postimg.org/csim1e45r/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/csim1e45r/)
You got a buy backback card! Nice job!!
Odds are 1 in 5025 packs!! Thats super rare
Edit: sorry i see now that this was answered, Don't feel bad that it's not worth much I would love to own one of the original cards :)
wished they would have put some marking either front or back to separate it from a common card.
And its not like we havn't asked them to mark the Buy Backs like they already do in their Baseball cards. Oh Well. Sometimes they listen and sometimes......
That would be a 'buyback', at 1:5025 packs.
Maybe 75 or so original cards inserted here and there
For those who are wondering what De-Serter and People Meat for Dogs are parodies of....
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From the auction description, this is a "BRAND NEW" buybackCardgary is referring to the fact that it's part of the Chrome release, hence "brand new", not that the card itself is.
Cardgary is referring to the fact that it's part of the Chrome release, hence "brand new", not that the card itself is.
With superfractors worth hundreds in the packs and gold bordered sketches in there too it is impossible to find unsearched packs at retail. I don't blame the resellers. Topps made it so easy to do. I would love to hear the rationale for a clear pack. They could have made the center of the first card visible. Instead they left most of the front of the pack clear so the bottom of all four cards can be viewed with a little manipulation.
Now the only way to find unsearched packs at retail is to open the excell cases. I did that a few times this week and did not find any gravity feeds. So far I have not seen any Targets get restocked once the initial shipment was sold. Has anyone seen a restock? I wonder if the low interest in pre-orders on the collector boxes caused them to scale back the retail release also?
With superfractors worth hundreds in the packs and gold bordered sketches in there too it is impossible to find unsearched packs at retail.shockingly, I found a sketch card in a gravity feed yesterday. the feed had clearly been searched, but I pulled out a few packs to check out anyway. all the cards edges were spread out in the wrappers, as expected, but one of the packs was showing gold. why it wasn't taken, I don't know.
shockingly, I found a sketch card in a gravity feed yesterday. the feed had clearly been searched, but I pulled out a few packs to check out anyway. all the cards edges were spread out in the wrappers, as expected, but one of the packs was showing gold. why it wasn't taken, I don't know.
a nice Neil Camera sketch is now in my collection
Where are we storing these cards? I stuck some Chrome Logos on the spine of my yellow Postcards Binder since I don't need it yet for postcards. I just completed my Alternate base card set comprised of various refractors and Gold/ Blue Border cards. I purchased the last three cards I needed from Ebay. The rest I was able to trade for on here. I will be assembling an extra set of cutting room floor cards to place in my 17th Binder along with scans of all of the sketches that have been shown here or sold on ebay.
I am hoping we get news on a Chrome Binder shortly. I am concerned that anemic pre-orders on the hobby release will result in lack of interest in producing a binder for Chrome. Maybe an Artist can comment. I know there is an ironclad secrecy rule regarding WP intell; but info on a forthcoming binder should not be in that category of WP State Secrets.
I am shocked at how little golds are selling for at present.$10 for a metallic gold bordered iconic WP title limited to 25 made? Is that for real? If I was going after a gold set ; now would seem to be the best opportunity. This is probably a result of the outlays everyone has made on their packs. I don't have much "Wacky directed" funds at the moment either. For those going after the golds; best of luck. There are some bargains to be had.I am getting Blue's in the 5 dollar range now also.
I sold all my blues for $5.50 each and all my golds for $10.50 each in one sale. I don't plan to collect them so I thought I better just dump them. I got about $400 for the lot.Damn! If I would have known, I would have asked to buy one of each from you! I think the golds that are selling for more on eBay are either popular titles (Ratz) or parodies with a lot of color.
Damn! If I would have known, I would have asked to buy one of each from you! I think the golds that are selling for more on eBay are either popular titles (Ratz) or parodies with a lot of color.
I would think that the different color borders have hit their zenith a long time ago. Now the thing that most people want is the unique things i.e the plates or the special charactors. No one really wants the base card sets. (wacky ad set sold for 11 dollars). The Len Brown autograph really doesn't do it for most people. If they would have put a embossed foil on the buy backs everyone would want one. (I can take a dollar value series 3 card and put it on EBay and say it is a buy back.) I sure wouldn't buy one of those. On the Mars Invasion cards there was a foil sticker on them, that made it interesting to go after them. Everyone really liked the patch cards from last series, there is another example of uniqueness. I in no way am cutting down the whole wacky chrome series, I am just answering the question as to why the price has dropped on the Golds and Blues. I personally am putting a blue set together and plan on spending no more than 10 bucks a card delivered. Right now I am purchasing them for around 6 dollars delivered. These are just my views of what I notice in the market place.
shockingly, I found a sketch card in a gravity feed yesterday. the feed had clearly been searched, but I pulled out a few packs to check out anyway. all the cards edges were spread out in the wrappers, as expected, but one of the packs was showing gold. why it wasn't taken, I don't know.
a nice Neil Camera sketch is now in my collection
Which character is your Camera sketch?
Did you know Fanatical is a pack searcher now? :]
Did you know Fanatical is a pack searcher now? :]I think we all are - it's kind of tough to buy these packs and then wander around Target with our eyes closed :P
Did you know Fanatical is a pack searcher now? :]
I think I commented on this elsewhere, but going against my previous 50 years of collecting bias at keeping sets stored together, I decided to break this set up... for the base cards and the Where are They Now subset, I have stored the titles from the Original Series 1 release in my first series binder, etc. I placed the Cutting Room Floor subset and the Lost subset in the 17th series binder. Similarly, as I see sketches from the "17th series" posted here and on eBay, have been printing them and placing in the 17th series binder.
im wondering if there will be a series 2 ? i guess series one was realy short printed . topps can still print about the same and still make money. i realy like these . hope there will be a series 2. cases still going strong at 805. no price drop
im wondering if there will be a series 2 ? i guess series one was realy short printed . topps can still print about the same and still make money. i realy like these . hope there will be a series 2. cases still going strong at 805. no price drop
Completely off topic but can anyone tell me who de-mented is on Ebay?
for the base cards and the Where are They Now subset, I have stored the titles from the Original Series 1 release in my first series binder, etc. I placed the Cutting Room Floor subset and the Lost subset in the 17th series binder. Similarly, as I see sketches from the "17th series" posted here and on eBay, have been printing them and placing in the 17th series binder.I just took my 181 card master set and put them all in a blaster box. They fit perfectly. Binders, schminders!!
Heck, there could be Chrome for Original Series 4-7, Original Series 8-11, Original Series 12-16, ANS 1-11, Old School 1-4, and all Postcards Series (Halloween and other), with such inserts as Irish Wackies, all the Old School and ANS bonus cards, Frosted Ice Krunkles, etc., etc.Bite...your...f#$%&%g...tongue! ;D
Not to mention full-size Chrome Wacky Posters... :c002:
That would be like putting up mirrored tiles in your room....or on your ceiling....A
Hey everybody look what we just pulled out of a value pack from target!
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So now we have full base, almost all inserts, a gold card and a sketch! Very happy with Chrome
Hey everybody look what we just pulled out of a value pack from target!
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So now we have full base, almost all inserts, a gold card and a sketch! Very happy with Chrome
Great! Is a value pack a type of rack pack? Hangs from a rod and hook?
Yepper, here is a pic of another one that I havent opened yet
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What is the cost of the value pack?$9.99
Has anyone seen the Blaster Boxes (Bonus Boxes) at Target?
So let me get this straight - a value pack is $9.99 and includes 3 packs with 4 bonus X-fractor cards but a single pack is only $2.99.LOL. and if you get the Value Pack at ToysRUs, they sell them for $12.99 and the 4 bonus cards are just plain base cards.
Where is the value??
LOL. and if you get the Value Pack at ToysRUs, they sell them for $12.99 and the 4 bonus cards are just plain base cards.
What is the difference between a standard "refractor" and a base card? Anyone? They look pretty much the same to me.they can look very different in the right light.
So let me get this straight - a value pack is $9.99 and includes 3 packs with 4 bonus X-fractor cards but a single pack is only $2.99.
Where is the value??
they can look very different in the right light.
on the left - standard cards are just a pure shiny silver (chrome!)
on the right - the refractors diffract light and create rainbow hues in the image - like a skanky sheen of a gas slick on the surface of a fetid pool of water
others may see true enlightenment and the secrets of the universe exposed
YMMV
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like a skanky sheen of a gas slick on the surface of a fetid pool of water
they can look very different in the right light.
on the left - standard cards are just a pure shiny silver (chrome!)
on the right - the refractors diffract light and create rainbow hues in the image - like a skanky sheen of a gas slick on the surface of a fetid pool of water
others may see true enlightenment and the secrets of the universe exposed
YMMV
(http://i60.tinypic.com/2958en4.jpg)
I'd heard that set had been cancelled...It is still just hear say. no one has produced any proof to its demise.
It is still just hear say. no one has produced any proof to its demise.
- this from a reputed DEALER!!!a DEALER of what?? ;D
I can confirm that is has been indeeed - you guessed it - wait for it............Again hear sayCANCELLED >( >( >( >( >(- this from a reputed DEALER!!!
That case sold for the full asking price of $1399. I just sold 10 boxes at $70 each.
It seems that at least one buyer is speculating that box prices are going to rise due to the short printing of this series.
Well our targets (4+) are sold out currently, within 2 days of the release half or more of the gravity feeds were empty (and un-packsearched). We were lucky to find a blaster box but it was more of a surprise to see one than anything. I posted this a few pages back after release day. Guess they are more popular around me in the N.East area i guess
Didn't appear to sell. It was just relisted.So it didn't cross your mind that he is selling another case?
a DEALER of what?? ;D
Skywalker OG? Martian Mean Green?
So it didn't cross your mind that he is selling another case?
Just spent some time scoping out a pile of basic refractors. There is a time warp factor with chrome. I could have sworn I was 7 for a few minutes just now. Looking at a stack of those images in a new format is so much fun sometimes. It reminds me of why I love this hobby.
Just spent some time scoping out a pile of basic refractors. There is a time warp factor with chrome. I could have sworn I was 7 for a few minutes just now. Looking at a stack of those images in a new format is so much fun sometimes. It reminds me of why I love this hobby.
shockingly, I found a sketch card in a gravity feed yesterday. the feed had clearly been searched, but I pulled out a few packs to check out anyway. all the cards edges were spread out in the wrappers, as expected, but one of the packs was showing gold. why it wasn't taken, I don't know.
a nice Neil Camera sketch is now in my collection
Swiski, this is my eighth time sketching for Wacky Packages stuff and you still don't know that it's Jason Brower? Really? :D
Sorry, man...no disrespect. I don't keep track of the new artists like I used to. I don't own a lot of sketch cards either.No worries, man. Hope I didn't come across as nasty about it because that was not my intention at all. There was sarcasm, sure, but it was friendly. It's hard to read stuff in posts or emails sometimes.
No worries, man. Hope I didn't come across as nasty about it because that was not my intention at all. There was sarcasm, sure, but it was friendly. It's hard to read stuff in posts or emails sometimes.
Hope I didn't come across as nasty about it because that was not my intention at all.
There was sarcasm, sure, but it was friendly.
It's hard to read stuff in posts or emails sometimes.
Just purchased an uncut refractor sheet redemption card on the bay. I did not think I would get one but I did.
That should be a pretty reflective sheet of wackies!
^ well said
Yes, what Scott (ToadallyDude) posted was well said!
So I received my Redemption card for an uncut Sheet of Chrome Refractors Base cards from my Ebay purchase today. I scratch off the cover on the code and go to the Topps Redemption site.
The code comes up as INACTIVE on the Topps site. I have contacted the seller and will call Topps on Monday. I was wondering if anyone on here has had this type of experience and how to proceed. I feel that if I mail the card in it will still be inactive in their system and nothing will be sent to me. I can clearly see the code on the card and did not make an error putting it into the field on the site. I tried a few times and the same results each time.
So I received my Redemption card for an uncut Sheet of Chrome Refractors Base cards from my Ebay purchase today. I scratch off the cover on the code and go to the Topps Redemption site.
The code comes up as INACTIVE on the Topps site. I have contacted the seller and will call Topps on Monday. I was wondering if anyone on here has had this type of experience and how to proceed. I feel that if I mail the card in it will still be inactive in their system and nothing will be sent to me. I can clearly see the code on the card and did not make an error putting it into the field on the site. I tried a few times and the same results each time.
I guess you did not catch the fact that Chrome has a 20 Card Cutting Room Floor subset with titles that were proposed for a 17th series and now came to life? That alone makes it worth pursuing. If they had just released a 20 card Lost 17th Series we all would have purchased it. Having that as part of chrome was what made the series for me. If you are not into the chrome idea in general you can just pick up the CRF subset on the bay and hopefully you will be pleased. Topps still does some things right while attempting to vacuum our wallets from time to time.
Was scanning in some other items so thought I would add my Wacky Packages Chrome AJERX title set (I know, I know... conspicuously missing a super fractor):
(http://s8.postimg.org/a3mpsle7l/Ajerx_set.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/a3mpsle7l/)
Was scanning in some other items so thought I would add my Wacky Packages Chrome AJERX title set (I know, I know... conspicuously missing a super fractor):
(http://s8.postimg.org/a3mpsle7l/Ajerx_set.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/a3mpsle7l/)
I noticed the cutting room floor titles, but if they are in fact really a proposed 17th series, wouldn't they have looked so much cooler in an OS series, presented the way they would have come out in 1978?
Was scanning in some other items so thought I would add my Wacky Packages Chrome AJERX title set (I know, I know... conspicuously missing a super fractor):
(http://s8.postimg.org/a3mpsle7l/Ajerx_set.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/a3mpsle7l/)
Very nice! Has that super-fractor surfaced yet?
So my wife wanted to hit a Target last night for Nail Polish. No Targets close to our city so we decided to grab dinner and then hit Target.
I told my wife I would scope out the card section while she perused the Nail Polish selection. I spy a Gravity Feed that looks picked over.
First few packs are searched. Then I started finding non-searched pristine packs which I vigorously finger. Fourth new pack in I spot some gold!
Pulled a Sweet Color Quacker Oats Sketch By Dustin Graham. Very nice sketch which I will be keeping. First Chrome Sketch I have found at retail
via the fingering method. I purchased a full Gravity Feed at a Target when these first hit and did not pull a sketch ;so I don't feel too guilty about
my fingering activities. My wife scored two new bottles of nail polish which she is quite happy with. I got a Quacker :) Glad we went to Target.
(http://s27.postimg.org/xj3ui4itr/100_3664.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/xj3ui4itr/)
(http://s14.postimg.org/4beqsqmwd/100_3665.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4beqsqmwd/)
So my wife wanted to hit a Target last night for Nail Polish. No Targets close to our city so we decided to grab dinner and then hit Target.
I told my wife I would scope out the card section while she perused the Nail Polish selection. I spy a Gravity Feed that looks picked over.
First few packs are searched. Then I started finding non-searched pristine packs which I vigorously finger. Fourth new pack in I spot some gold!
Pulled a Sweet Color Quacker Oats Sketch By Dustin Graham. Very nice sketch which I will be keeping. First Chrome Sketch I have found at retail
via the fingering method. I purchased a full Gravity Feed at a Target when these first hit and did not pull a sketch ;so I don't feel too guilty about
my fingering activities. My wife scored two new bottles of nail polish which she is quite happy with. I got a Quacker :) Glad we went to Target.
(http://s27.postimg.org/xj3ui4itr/100_3664.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/xj3ui4itr/)
(http://s14.postimg.org/4beqsqmwd/100_3665.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4beqsqmwd/)
Was scanning in some other items so thought I would add my Wacky Packages Chrome AJERX title set (I know, I know... conspicuously missing a super fractor):
(http://s8.postimg.org/a3mpsle7l/Ajerx_set.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/a3mpsle7l/)
I finally filled out my Drowny set. not as impressive as your Ajerx run, but hit my goal.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/29uoym1.jpg)
I finally filled out my Drowny set. not as impressive as your Ajerx run, but hit my goal.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/29uoym1.jpg)
I finally filled out my Drowny set. not as impressive as your Ajerx run, but hit my goal.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/29uoym1.jpg)
I finally filled out my Drowny set. not as impressive as your Ajerx run, but hit my goal.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/29uoym1.jpg)
I finally filled out my Drowny set. not as impressive as your Ajerx run, but hit my goal.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/29uoym1.jpg)
Update on my Refractor Uncut Sheet I won on Ebay. It has now been sitting on the "Pending" List at Topps two weeks after I redeemed it online.
Hurry up and wait.
Update on my Refractor Uncut Sheet I won on Ebay. It has now been sitting on the "Pending" List at Topps two weeks after I redeemed it online.
Hurry up and wait.
I finally filled out my Drowny set. not as impressive as your Ajerx run, but hit my goal.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/29uoym1.jpg)
Just spoke to Topps regarding my Uncut Base Card Refractor Sheet Redemption for Chrome. I submitted it on-line on 8/27.
I was informed today that their shipping policy is 12 - 15 weeks. My order should arrive around Mid December.
I asked them since the sheet does not need to be created as some of the redemption items do; could they
expedite my order. She will send an email requesting that but can not promise anything. I guess I will get
it in time for Christmas :)
Andrew
Are they training a carrier turtle for the job?
I am going to plant a tree and watch it grow. I will name it Topps.
I am going to plant a tree and watch it grow. I will name it Topps.
a couple of cases sold on ebay in between 800 and 900 . still havent seen any sell for the crazy price of 1100 . anyone know if series 2 has been confirmed ?
a couple of cases sold on ebay in between 800 and 900 . still havent seen any sell for the crazy price of 1100 . anyone know if series 2 has been confirmed ?
Was scanning in some other items so thought I would add my Wacky Packages Chrome AJERX title set (I know, I know... conspicuously missing a super fractor):
(http://s8.postimg.org/a3mpsle7l/Ajerx_set.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/a3mpsle7l/)
I received my uncut sheet today. 110 cards but a few duplicates - Gadzooka, Beanball, maybe more. A few are missing the black borders - Beanball, maybe more. Haven't had time to look over closely.
Tried to add an image from my phone but it won't work. I will add one tonight.
I received my uncut sheet today. 110 cards but a few duplicates - Gadzooka, Beanball, maybe more. A few are missing the black borders - Beanball, maybe more. Haven't had time to look over closely.
Tried to add an image from my phone but it won't work. I will add one tonight.
Not at home to double check but weren't the no border titles the backs of the checklists for the chrome release?
I flipped the sheet over and the borderless cards are the checklists - thanks!
Here are a few photos:
(http://s27.postimg.org/qd4ivuj73/IMG_9655.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qd4ivuj73/)
(http://s27.postimg.org/q1n2j32r3/IMG_9663.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q1n2j32r3/)
2014 Wacky Packages Chrome Uncut Sheet of Base Cards Refractor Parallel Pending
And the beat goes on........... Still Pending since August. They promised prior to Christmas. looking like a stocking stuffer now. :)
Alex, Is your the Refraactor or the base sheet?
Andrew
Due to time and money issues (I'm sure a few of you can relate), I sat out the chrome series in addition to ANS 10 and ANS 11. My head was spinning trying to figure out all the different items to collect!
Anyway, how has the resale market been lately for the Chrome series? I may try to pick up a box just to have a set sampling.
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2014 Wacky Packages Chrome Uncut Sheet of Base Cards Refractor Parallel Pending
The beat goes on...and on........ Will it arrive by Christmas????
I almost bought that redemption card, now I'm glad I passed.
Finished my special 1-A set with all the versions, but I cannot get a decent scan to save my life. I've got the original sticker in the center of the page, with the base, autograph, and regular refractor in the top row, the gold to the left of the vintage sticker, super-refractor to the right, and on the bottom atomic, blue and x-fractor.
Still so few superfractors out there! Did you pull this one yourself? A
Still nothing on my Refractor Uncut sheet AND where is the binder for this set? I can't understand why the priciest wacky set ever released do not warrant a binder????
I agree - No Binder is bad biz..... I am re-posting my Binder I created - Hope this helps:
(http://s29.postimg.org/d6mswa7v7/Slide1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/d6mswa7v7/)
(http://s29.postimg.org/64ova349f/Slide2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/64ova349f/)
(http://s29.postimg.org/6ewdtfivn/Slide3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6ewdtfivn/)
I agree - No Binder is bad biz..... I am re-posting my Binder I created - Hope this helps:
(http://s29.postimg.org/d6mswa7v7/Slide1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/d6mswa7v7/)
(http://s29.postimg.org/64ova349f/Slide2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/64ova349f/)
(http://s29.postimg.org/6ewdtfivn/Slide3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6ewdtfivn/)
Spoke to Topps Cust Srvc today ... She said I will definately get the sheet.Though I don't have any personal experience in this department, it seems like whenever you deal with Topps Cust Svc, you pretty much always get some sheet.
My box got to NJ from CA in three days. Lightning fast. I pulled nothing special but it was a good time to open the packs. Two Blues and One Gold , as expected, no other cards of note. I may buy another in the near future. Still better than scratch off lottery tickets.
Spoke to Topps Cust Srvc today regarding my long overdue Refractor Uncut Sheet which still comes up as Pending on the Redemption Website. The rep confirmed that this item is on backorder and that I was one of four people that will receive one of the sheets. I knew these were limited but that surprised me. She said I will definately get the sheet. They just do not know when they will arrive.
Andrew
Its hard to have to wait and wait for the refractor sheet. Not much to be done at this point besides call every few months.
I bought a base sheet redemption card from eBay. It took Topps a couple of months before they sent it, but I eventually got it.
It saddens me to think that Topps might be printing more sheets to give away as redemptions. What other reason could there be for them to be out of stock? If it's true, then they haven't learned their lesson of printing so many baseball cards back in the early 90s that they devalued their sets and lost their market share that had been so strong for so long. They should produce only what they say they are going to produce, and if some of them are reserved for uncut sheets, then they should pull those cards out of circulation.
I also wish that they would offer uncut sheets to whomever would like to get one. Similar to what they did with Old School 1 (and 2?).
I bought a base sheet redemption card from eBay. It took Topps a couple of months before they sent it, but I eventually got it.Okay, a naïve question, but can they print more easily? Weren't the printing plates distributed or does Topps keep sets for themselves?
It saddens me to think that Topps might be printing more sheets to give away as redemptions. What other reason could there be for them to be out of stock? If it's true, then they haven't learned their lesson of printing so many baseball cards back in the early 90s that they devalued their sets and lost their market share that had been so strong for so long. They should produce only what they say they are going to produce, and if some of them are reserved for uncut sheets, then they should pull those cards out of circulation.
I also wish that they would offer uncut sheets to whomever would like to get one. Similar to what they did with Old School 1 (and 2?).
Yep, it would be nice to be able to buy uncut sheets. I'd also like to be able to buy uncut 9 card panels of the puzzles. And, I bet an uncut sheet of the black canvas would look fantastic.
I received an email update on the status of my Uncut Sheet of Refractor Parallels.
Hello Andrew,
Thank you for contacting Topps regarding your redemption of:
2014 Wacky Packages Chrome Uncut Sheet of Base Cards Refractor Parallel
This redemption is not ready yet and do not have an ETA when this will be finished.
Thank you for your patience.
Regards,
Michael @ Topps CS Support
I received an email update on the status of my Uncut Sheet of Refractor Parallels.
Hello Andrew,
Thank you for contacting Topps regarding your redemption of:
2014 Wacky Packages Chrome Uncut Sheet of Base Cards Refractor Parallel
This redemption is not ready yet and do not have an ETA when this will be finished.
Thank you for your patience.
Regards,
Michael @ Topps CS Support
I may expire before this item surfaces.
I think I posted this earlier. I know a collector that bought a few redemption cards off eBay for some baseball unopened packs. As of today I don't know if ever got them. He told me 2 years ago he's been waiting 3 years for these packs. Topps told him they couldn't find them at the time. Why run a promotion like this without having the prize already?
Spoke to a Topps rep on the phone about my sheet two weeks ago. She was going to look into and call me......................... I think you can guess how that played out. One year later and still no sheet. WAAAAAAAAAAA.damn, that just sucks about that sheet
Also, No Superfractors listed on the bay since I got mine in Dec. That amazes mer. Still tempting to buy boxes as I KNOW there are more cool SF titles out there in packs. I would be interested to know
if anyone on this board is actively looking to acquire a WP SF. If one was listed for $700 buy it now ; would it get snapped up or sit there? Not looking to sell mine. Just curious as always. I think the majority of WP collectors do not feel the SF cards are worth chasing. I don't mind being in the minority.
damn, that just sucks about that sheet
yeah, I still have very little interest in a SF. And the farther away chrome is in the past, the less interest I have. An asymptotic approach to zero.
Spoke to Topps Cust Serv again today. Let them know I was not called back after they promised to look into my Sheet Situation a few weeks ago. Today they promised to call or email me with an update within the next few days. Yippee!
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Someone is selling a Un-redeemed Redemption card for a Uncut Sheet of Refractor Parallels. $750 opening bid or $1000 Buy it now. Whoever buys that card
may have some waiting to do to claim that prize........... 1 of 4 made.......or not made. It depends on who you ask.
Talk aboout horrible customer relations!! Typical Topps. Why even produce a redemption card if they aren't going to honor it???????
Marc,
Well said.
It is CRIMINAL! to offer something and then not produce / provide it. SHAME ON THEM!!!!
What is wrong with you dude? Don't come on here and bash a respected and LONG time member of this forum just because you don't like what he posts. He has contributed way more interesting information and antecdotes concerning Wacky Packages and Wacky Package collecting than you ever will. And I, for one, have become rather interested in the eventual outcome of this unfortunate situation with Topps and the Sheet he was supposed to receive. If you don't want to read what he or anyone else posts then, DON'T READ IT.
What is wrong with you dude? Don't come on here and bash a respected and LONG time member of this forum just because you don't like what he posts. He has contributed way more interesting information and antecdotes concerning Wacky Packages and Wacky Package collecting than you ever will. And I, for one, have become rather interested in the eventual outcome of this unfortunate situation with Topps and the Sheet he was supposed to receive. If you don't want to read what he or anyone else posts then, DON'T READ IT.
Sorry to present you with unreadable posts. Not much happens in this hobby and posting updates about my pursuit has been helpful to a few others who have the same situation. Your claim of my primary intention being to grab personal attention is offensive. I am passionate about Wackies. Period. My posts demonstrate that passion and my intention to share info about our hobby over and above my "Sheet Situation". I think the best move for you is to not read anything I post and know that you will not be missing anything since you don't feel I present any value to this community.
Regards, Andrew
Thanks for the advice. I won't be contacting a lawyer. Hopefully I will receive something soon. I spoke to them last Monday and as of today the case is still "pending" on the redemption website. I will give it another week and call back.
Why even wait the week? I would hound these people EVERYDAY!I agree. They'll likely get so tired of hearing from you, it'll accelerate resolution....maybe.
I am glad this is finally being settled.Aren't we all? 8) :great:
I received an email from Topps today:
It was a pleasure speaking with you . As per our phone conversation, we would like to replace your redemption:
Entertainment 2014 Wacky Packages Chrome Uncut Sheet of Base Cards Refractor Parallel.
We would like to replace it with the following items:
2014 Wacky Packages Chrome Uncut Sheet Base.
2013 GPK Chrome Uncut Sheet Base.
I told them that works. I am glad this is finally being settled.
Thanks, Andrew
Aren't we all? 8) :great:Seriously - How many more smiley faces and thumbs up can you give?
Still so few superfractors out there! Did you pull this one yourself? A
Was opening some packs and to my complete surprise this SuperQuacktor showed up.
Before you ask, it's not available for sale. I love it! But I'd consider a trade for the right combination of sketch cards.
(http://s14.postimg.org/q5jvyra9p/Quacker_Fractor.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q5jvyra9p/)
Congratulations! That's a great title to have as an example. What type of pack was it?
Was opening some packs and to my complete surprise this SuperQuacktor showed up.Are these rare?
Before you ask, it's not available for sale. I love it! But I'd consider a trade for the right combination of sketch cards.
(http://s14.postimg.org/q5jvyra9p/Quacker_Fractor.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q5jvyra9p/)
Are these rare?
Very - Topps only produced 1 superfractor of each base set title, as compared to the 25 of each as gold refractors and 50 of each as blue refractors.Not very attractive though, I don't collect any new stuff so I don't know what is what. I have a value box I grabbed from Target just on a whim one day. I don't even know what is inside. I think the box is pretty to look at than the contents so I didn't plan to kill it. Is there any chance of anything good inside?
2014 Wacky Packages Chrome Uncut Sheet of Base Cards Refractor Parallel Substituted
2013 GPK Chrome Garbage Pail Kids Chrome Uncut Sheet Pending
2014 Wacky Packages Chrome Uncut Sheet of Base Cards Pending
Above is what now shows on my Topps Redemption page regarding my two sheets. Time will tell. Not calling again yet.
For all your time and trouble, and to make amends for their non-delivery of a promised item, they should upgrade and get you an uncut sheet of superfractors!I'd say count your blessings that you're getting anything and, to quote Frozen, "let it go".
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Gadzooka SuperFractor on Ebay. Not feeling this one due to lack of black border...... and the $3,999.99 price is a bit of a put off. ;)
I wonder if offers will be put in?
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Gadzooka SuperFractor on Ebay. Not feeling this one due to lack of black border...... and the $3,999.99 price is a bit of a put off. ;)
I wonder if offers will be put in?
Just curious...what would be viewed as a reasonable price for a superfractor? How much have others sold for?
Just curious...what would be viewed as a reasonable price for a superfractor? How much have others sold for?That's always the most very curious of questions isn't it. More than the obvious factors, when you try to factor in how much someone wants it, its almost impossible to assign a specific, accurate market value. I know you already knew that I'm just thinking out loud. From my limited past experiences in trying to obtain rare reissue items, I toss out the "what's it worth" question completely. I usually approach it from more of a perspective of what will it take to motivate the seller to let the item go and still be within the range that I am comfortable with. That final number may be much lower or higher than another collector may consider acceptable but that has no meaning to me.
SF no longer for sale. I guess someone made him a good offer on the side. Anyone here grab this card?
SF no longer for sale. I guess someone made him a good offer on the side. Anyone here grab this card?
I received my two uncut sheets today. All is well in my redemption world now.
Andrew
There is a Commie Mixed Up Character Card with the Ajerx Guy on the bay with a $329 Buy It Now.
Wow, you must have a high ceiling!I thought this at first, also, but then reasoned that the storage door is fairly near the floor. I'd guess the top of the sheet is only 5 or 6 feet high.
what's wrong with push pins or tape like when we were kids? ;)
Correct. The storage door is only about three feet in height.
What a BEAUTIFUL CARD! for my collection!!!
(https://s9.postimg.org/sjor4u9ob/Minute_Lice_Front_Jon_Gregory.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/sjor4u9ob/)
Hurtz Super up now. Cool to see these offered for sale.
My Beanball Chrome Superfractor arrived today. I had wanted a second Super that was of an Iconic Wacky and feel fortunate to have been able to acquire this card.
The second pic is Beanball with Brittle.
Regards, Andrew
(https://s14.postimg.org/w7ld9udct/100_5517.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w7ld9udct/)
(https://s14.postimg.org/q6nocs665/100_5518.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q6nocs665/)
If anyone wants to buy some WP Chrome packs, there's a comic book store in my area that has some. The address is: Past Present Future Comics 1387 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409. The phone number is: (561) 697-2554. The e-mail address is: www.PPFCOMICS.com. The Facebook e-mail is: Facebook.com/PastPresentFutureComics. There are 25 packs @$3.99 a pack, for a total of $106.73 with tax. They've been there since 2014, when WP Chrome first came out, so get 'em while you can and tell 'em that I sent you! They already know me as a customer and will be all too happy to oblige you. Who knows, maybe that missing card that you've been looking for-like, maybe a Superfractor or two-could be right here! Please, take them off their hands so that they can make room for more packs of other cards! Believe me-they want to get rid of them and I'm trying to help them get rid of them.Well everybody, I'm afraid that I've got some bad news related to this post. Today, I talked to the owner of Past Present Future Comics West Palm Beach and, while he appreciated my efforts to help them get rid of their WP Chrome packs, unfortunately, he also told me that they don't sell things online, nor do they accept checks through the mail, nor do they deliver things. So, unless you live in the immediate area of the store, none of you will be able to buy these packs. Oh well, at least no one can say that I didn't try! Guess you can't win 'em all, it seems.
So, unless you live in the immediate area of the store, none of you will be able to buy these packs.Ratz! I'm SO disappointed! Where's my hara-kiri sword....
.. he also told me that they don't sell things online, nor do they accept checks through the mail, nor do they deliver things.
Well everybody, I'm afraid that I've got some bad news related to this post. Today, I talked to the owner of Past Present Future Comics West Palm Beach and, while he appreciated my efforts to help them get rid of their WP Chrome packs, unfortunately, he also told me that they don't sell things online, nor do they accept checks through the mail, nor do they deliver things. So, unless you live in the immediate area of the store, none of you will be able to buy these packs. Oh well, at least no one can say that I didn't try! Guess you can't win 'em all, it seems.
I guess he's too busy watching his BetaMax....or out strolling with his Walkman.No, he's got a computer and goes online to order items through the usual distributors, but I guess he only does business locally. That's his prerogative, I guess.
That's his perogative, I guess.The word is prerogative. Just thought you'd like to know.
The word is prerogative. Just thought you'd like to know.Thanks, fixed. Didn't have a dictionary handy at the time.
I have come to really like this set, especially the mixed/altered art cards. Unfortunately, I think it's way too late for me to jump in and try and build a set. Some of these cards are whole bunches of $$$
The Mixed-up Character cards have commanded big $$$ from day one as they are harder to spot and many people probably have them in a stack of cards with a rubber band around them. The altered art cards jump out at you as being changed. The mixed-up cards are more stealth. Some of the Mixed-up cards have rarely been seen on the bay. Gadzooka, Quacker Oats and Ajerx are the ones I have almost never seen for sale.
I always found one in every case that I bought - but those collector cases were expensive...nice set you have there! Is it complete?
Andrew,
Can you scan the complete set for all of us to enjoy!!!!!!
If anyone wants to buy some WP Chrome packs, there's a comic book store in my area that has some. The address is: Past Present Future Comics 1387 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409. The phone number is: (561) 697-2554. The e-mail address is: www.PPFCOMICS.com. The Facebook e-mail is: Facebook.com/PastPresentFutureComics. There are 25 packs @$3.99 a pack, for a total of $106.75 with tax. They've been there since 2014, when WP Chrome first came out, so get 'em while you can and tell 'em that I sent you! They already know me as a customer and will be all too happy to oblige you. Who knows, maybe that missing card that you've been looking for-like, maybe a Superfractor or two-could be right here! Please, take them off their hands so that they can make room for more packs of other cards! Believe me-they want to get rid of them and I'm trying to help them get rid of them.Guys and gals, you'll never believe what happened to me tonight!