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Wacky Packages Discussion => General Wacky Packages Discussion => Topic started by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on February 20, 2014, 08:09:08 PM
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the info has hit the streets.
It's all 44 die cuts, plus series 2 and series 3. Along with all 36 Ads as chase cards.
Apparently, no numbers on the front, and the original copyright as well.
gotta admit, I'm a bit more excited now. Although they are cards, and not stickers.
the gold super refractor is beyond hideous looking, but things like the Blue Foil Jolly look pretty cool
Past and present collide with 2014 Topps Wacky Packages Chrome. The release takes the original three sets released in 1967 and 1973 and gives them a modern chromium spin. Besides the upgraded base cards, highlights include multiple levels of Refractors, autographs and sketch cards.
The 2014 Topps Wacky Packages Chrome base set has 110 cards. The first 44 reprint the original 1967 set that kicked it all off. These are followed by 33 and 30 cards from the pair of Wacky Packages products released in 1973. The final three cards are checklists.
The entire set has several Refractor parallels. These give a rainbow finish to the cards. Every other pack has a basic Refractor. Blue Refractors are limited to 50 copies each while Gold Refractors are limited to 25. Superfractors represent the toughest chase. Each is one-of-a-kind. All base cards also have four Printing Plates.
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more info
Wacky Packages co-creator, Len Brown has autographs in the set. All of his signatures are done on base cards. There are approximately 1,100 signed cards across the product's print run.
Chrome Framed Sketch Cards deliver original artwork from Wacky Packages artists. The drawing is a little smaller than traditional sketch cards to accommodate the frame. 2014 Topps Wacky Packages Chrome has about 2,000 sketch cards total.
The product also has several basic insert sets. With 36 cards, Wacky Ads is the largest. Reprinting a set from 1969, these cards are inserted 1:3 packs. Cutting Room Floor (20 cards, 1:4 packs) takes abandoned gags and sees them through to completion for the first time. Lost Wackys (ten cards, 1:6 packs) follows a similar concept for more cards that were cut. Finally, there are five Where Are They Now cards (1:8 packs) that take an old gag and gives it a modern makeover.
Randomly inserted are redemptions for uncut sheets. Original 1967 and 1973 Wacky Packages cards can also be found.
Estimated Release Date: 7/23/2014
Product Configuration: 24 packs per box, 4 cards per pack
Price Point: Low- to Mid-End Entertainment Card
Target Audience: Wacky Packages Fans, Set Builders, Chromies
2014 Topps Wacky Packages Chrome Box Break
12 Refractors
21 Inserts
96 Total Cards
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some more images
Pat's favorite....
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series 3
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a sketch card
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Wacky Ad
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type examples:
standard foil
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Refractor
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gold foil
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awesome , gpk series 2 comes out at about the same time
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more info
Finally, there are five Where Are They Now cards (1:8 packs) that take an old gag and gives it a modern makeover.
Sounds just like "Wonky Packages"...
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While these look really cool, doesn't it feel like Flashbacks all over again?
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While these look really cool, doesn't it feel like Flashbacks all over again?
Agreed...and will be overpriced as well...they should also have Art sign some of these as he was the original as well....
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As someone who has really become disinterested in the new stuff coming out, I actually am a little intrigued by this set. I love the box (assuming that is really what it will look like). The problem I have with it is that for the amount of money a collector will have to spend to complete this set, you could probably buy a set of vintage '67 diecuts!
Of course, I realize that no one can ever complete the set. Another big reason why I have become so turned off by the new releases.
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Sounds just like "Wonky Packages"...
Speaking of Wonky Packages, it would be cool if they did an entire set of Wonky Packages as well. Possibly 2 titles from each original series. If not, will there at least be a few released on April Fool's Day like last year? I loved those 4 cards released last year.
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They look quite different than the Gpk Chromes. Digging the packaging more than the product at first glance. Less chance of me becoming a Chromie now that I have seen them. I will Probably buy three boxes.
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While these look really cool, doesn't it feel like Flashbacks all over again?
somewhat, but to me this is so much better, in that the entire run for each series is included.
that's what really bothered me about both flashbacks, they were just such tiny subsets of each series.
and the best part? the smokes and booze are back.
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I was completely disinterested in this release until I saw this thread. The box is quite cool and the set looks fairly good, though it is basically Flashback with a twist. I will probably buy a box or three and just get the basics on eBay or elsewhere. Thanks, Patrick, for sharing this info!
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the flashbacks were ugly . im realy looking forward to this .
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I will buy a few boxes... as these were my favorite series sets. Although I wouldn't call it a home run, I would say its a solid triple!
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The box and pack art is very attractive. Kudos to the design team, they surprised me!
Not gonna buy any though, but for all my negativity of the concept, I have to say I like the overall design of the cards! :great:
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As someone who has really become disinterested in the new stuff coming out, I actually am a little intrigued by this set. I love the box (assuming that is really what it will look like). The problem I have with it is that for the amount of money a collector will have to spend to complete this set, you could probably buy a set of vintage '67 diecuts!
Of course, I realize that no one can ever complete the set. Another big reason why I have become so turned off by the new releases.
I have to agree that after losing total interest in the new stuff to the point of selling off all my 2004 & later collection (except a flashback set) I really like these & the box & wrapper. I may pick up a base set on ebay. Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in ;D
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I was completely disinterested in this release until I saw this thread. The box is quite cool and the set looks fairly good, though it is basically Flashback with a twist. I will probably buy a box or three and just get the basics on eBay or elsewhere. Thanks, Patrick, for sharing this info!
Ditto! I also like that they're using all the titles from each series involved. Looks like at least 5 boxes will be needed to get the Wacky Ad subset, which I'm probably going to be interested in, so box/case prices will dictate whether I just wait for ebay or actually have some fun killing packs this time.
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Brad,
Maybe our friends at Blowout Cards will hook us up with a Pre-Order Discount deal. Can you ask them to do something with a Three Hobby Box deal?
Thanks, Andrew
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With all the effort issuing & reissuing & reissuing the same cards in a different color & a different shape , more could be out into new cards, if the present artwork isn't enough for a set, take some amateur ideas. I'm sure someone with an idea for a spoof card would be thrilled to have it published. Look at Gary's work. He would have been floored to have a card done & put in a set.
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& also I will buy a box or 2 or 3
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there is also a pic out there of the uncut Chrome sheet that is one of the giveaways.
Noticeably missing is Cracked Animals - although they claim they have all 44 die-cuts in this set.
Maybe this really isn't the Chrome sheet, but an old image of die-cut sheet
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there is also a pic out there of the uncut Chrome sheet that is one of the giveaways.
Noticeably missing is Cracked Animals - although they claim they have all 44 die-cuts in this set.
Maybe this really isn't the Chrome sheet, but an old image of die-cut sheet
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OR RATZ
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OR RATZ
Ratz isn't actually visible in this section of the full sheet, only Cracked Animals. Ratz is immediately left of Camals
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Ratz isn't actually visible in this section of the full sheet, only Cracked Animals. Ratz is immediately left of Camals
I'm hoping the uncut sheets include all 110 images in the regular set. It would be pretty cool to have an uncut sheet with all the Die Cut, 2nd and 3rd series images.
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there is also a pic out there of the uncut Chrome sheet that is one of the giveaways.
Noticeably missing is Cracked Animals - although they claim they have all 44 die-cuts in this set.
Maybe this really isn't the Chrome sheet, but an old image of die-cut sheet
(http://i61.tinypic.com/crsd5.jpg)
I'm thinking this is an old image of die-cut sheet. An uncut sheet of Chromes should include series 2 and 3 titles, too.
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Brad,
Maybe our friends at Blowout Cards will hook us up with a Pre-Order Discount deal. Can you ask them to do something with a Three Hobby Box deal?
Thanks, Andrew
I'm sure they will. I'll let you know soon.
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2014 Topps Wacky Packages Chrome Box Break
12 Refractors
21 Inserts
96 Total Cards[/color]
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As I contemplate how many boxes to buy I figure from the above we get 63 Base cards, 12 Refractors and 21 Inserts Per Box.
This release info gives no promise of a rare card packed 1 to a case like the Lost Wackies in the last two ANS so there does not seem to be
any impetus to go for a full case. If they follow the GPK Chrome Model there will be 12 boxes per case which is pretty much above what I expected
to purchase so this is good news for me. There are 71 inserts and 21 per box.
It looks like this for inserts: Wacky Ads: 36 Cards total - 8 per box.
Cutting Room Floor: 20 Cards total - 6 per box.
Lost Wackys: 10 Cards total - 4 per box.
Where are they now?: 5 Cards total - 3 per box.
Based on the insertion rates for inserts it does not look like you would score all inserts from 5 boxes.
I now plan on buying 5 boxes and trading to complete my insert sets. I sense the boxes will cost about $65 each so $350 sounds like what I will spend which is a lot less than I dropped on the last few ANS.
Andrew
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there is also a pic out there of the uncut Chrome sheet that is one of the giveaways.
Noticeably missing is Cracked Animals - although they claim they have all 44 die-cuts in this set.
Maybe this really isn't the Chrome sheet, but an old image of die-cut sheet
(http://i61.tinypic.com/crsd5.jpg)
I would be curious to know how many titles will come out of this release that have never been reprinted before since the original titles were printed in '67 and '73? Wasn't there speculation too that the reason some titles have never been reprinted was because Topps did not have a good enough image of the title to work with?
There still hasn't been any reprint of Choke Wagon so far, correct? I actually hope they never do reprint that title. We need for a few titles to remain sacred to the originals!
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we get 63 Base cards, 12 Refractors and 21 Inserts Per Box. (corrected the number of base cards)
It looks like this for inserts: Wacky Ads: 36 Cards total - 8 per box.
Cutting Room Floor: 20 Cards total - 6 per box.
Lost Wackys: 10 Cards total - 4 per box.
Where are they now?: 5 Cards total - 3 per box.
Based on the insertion rates for inserts it does not look like you would score all inserts from 5 boxes.
I think you meant to say that it *does* look like you could potentially get them all from 5 boxes. right?
The Wacky Ads are the long draw, taking 5 boxes to get 40 cards, which is enough to cover the 36 card set.
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I'm officially excited about this set, mainly for the chase cards! The pictures of the wrapper and box show the "Hobby Icon" I assume there will be retail packs. If so, there will probably be additional refractors to chase down, much like the GPK Chrome sets.
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I think you meant to say that it *does* look like you could potentially get them all from 5 boxes. right?
The Wacky Ads are the long draw, taking 5 boxes to get 40 cards, which is enough to cover the 36 card set.
I do not think you will get ALL inserts from five boxes. I agree that with 36 Wacky Ads the odds of getting 36 different cards from a total of 40 cards pulled are long. I figure I will need to trade to complete a few of my insert sets. I will buy 5 boxes to attempt to score a few gold or blue refractors and acquire enough inserts so that I will have trade cards to finish the insert sets. It would be cheapest to just purchase the insert sets on ebay but I do not plan on buying a gold or blue refractor for $150 so I hope to score one or two from my boxes.
Andrew
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I do not think you will get ALL inserts from five boxes. I agree that with 36 Wacky Ads the odds of getting 36 different cards from a total of 40 cards pulled are long. I figure I will need to trade to complete a few of my insert sets. I will buy 5 boxes to attempt to score a few gold or blue refractors and acquire enough inserts so that I will have trade cards to finish the insert sets. It would be cheapest to just purchase the insert sets on ebay but I do not plan on buying a gold or blue refractor for $150 so I hope to score one or two from my boxes.
Andrew
I previously mentioned a 5 box minimum because I was taking into consideration trading possibilities. Absent trading, I wouldn't expect to get all the complete insert sets out of 5 boxes, and probably not even out of 6 boxes. However, if they do 6 box cases, perhaps there would be a possibility out of a 6 box case.
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I previously mentioned a 5 box minimum because I was taking into consideration trading possibilities. Absent trading, I wouldn't expect to get all the complete insert sets out of 5 boxes, and probably not even out of 6 boxes. However, if they do 6 box cases, perhaps there would be a possibility out of a 6 box case.
the other topps chrome sets (GPK and Star Wars) have all been 12 box cases, so I fear we'll be stuck with the same. I'd much rather have a 6 boxer!
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I am looking forward to this one and the next OS set :]
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Thanks for posting the info! Great to hear some news, even if July feels like forever from now. The one piece of info I'm very curious about is the price of the pack. I'd love to think it'd be 1.99, but I'm guessing it'll be more like 2.99. My plans could certainly change as I learn a little more info and I see what dealers are selling boxes for, but I'll probably pick up two boxes and assemble as much of the inserts as I can.
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i messaged tops wacky page and told them to make sure they include garbage can dan in this set . im hoping they listen .
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I found two sites today to pre-order this product:
Blowout Cards: 12 Box Case $739.95 ($61.66 per box) 24 Pack Box $64.95
Dave and Adam's Cards: 12 Box Case $730.00 ($60.80 per box) 24 Pack Box $62.95
Anyone else find Pre-Orders available somewhere else? I did not do anything yet.
Andrew
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I found two sites today to pre-order this product:
Blowout Cards: 12 Box Case $739.95 ($61.66 per box) 24 Pack Box $64.95
Dave and Adam's Cards: 12 Box Case $730.00 ($60.80 per box) 24 Pack Box $62.95
Anyone else find Pre-Orders available somewhere else? I did not do anything yet.
Andrew
I still haven't heard back from Danny at Blowout Cards about a deal for forum members. I'll remind him.
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Considering that there are only four cards per pack (based on the pack image at the beginning of this thread), I would say this might be the most over-priced modern-era set yet. Even at the cheapest case price listed above, that works out to about 65c per card.
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Considering that there are only four cards per pack (based on the pack image at the beginning of this thread), I would say this might be the most over-priced modern-era set yet. Even at the cheapest case price listed above, that works out to about 65c per card.
are we looking at $3 packs? good grief.
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I just put in a 1 Box pre-order with D&A. $71.90 delivered which equates to $2.99 per pack or 75 Cents per card.
They should have made some of the chase cards with Green Backgrounds. ;)
Andrew
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They should have made some of the chase cards with Green Backgrounds. ;)
Andrew
those will be in the retail boxes :P
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those will be in the retail boxes :P
Speaking of retail boxes; I am now considering purchasing most of my packs thru retail. Since only the Gold and Blue Refractors are in the Hobby Boxes I may just stick with one Hobby Box and try my luck at retail. Of course for me retail means extreme hunting and hitting the Excel cases at Target. I need to believe I am the first person to touch a retail box in order for me to buy it. No "pack searched" purchases for this guy. My local WalMart does not get much traffic so I can pretty much know that if I check on a Wed or Thurs after 3 the section will be restocked. I have had pretty good luck at Target. I don't ask to open the Excel Boxes. I just do it. If questioned I will state I assumed anything "on the sales Floor" is for sale.
If I get a Blue or Gold out of the one Hobby Box fine, If not oh well. The Blues and Golds are so scarce at 50 and 25 each that I feel I will drop $300 on Hobby Boxes only to not score one.
Andrew
Andrew
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I just put in a 1 Box pre-order with D&A. $71.90 delivered which equates to $2.99 per pack or 75 Cents per card.
They should have made some of the chase cards with Green Backgrounds. ;)
Andrew
These prices make me miss Lockwood. I'll probably hold out for now as I would guess I could wait and still find it a bit cheaper. If not, I'll pick some up at retail.
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I have had pretty good luck at Target. I don't ask to open the Excel Boxes. I just do it. If questioned I will state I assumed anything "on the sales Floor" is for sale.
When you say "Excel Boxes" I assume you mean the cardboard boxes the gravity feeds are packed in?
That's awesome - kudos to you, way to take the bull by the horns!
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about the same price as gpk chrome
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When you say "Excel Boxes" I assume you mean the cardboard boxes the gravity feeds are packed in?
That's awesome - kudos to you, way to take the bull by the horns!
Excel is the company that rack jobs the card sections at Target. They ship their product in big boxes with an Excel Logo. They are taped shut
so you hit them with a key and find your gravity feed and roll out.
Andrew
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Speaking of retail boxes; I am now considering purchasing most of my packs thru retail. Since only the Gold and Blue Refractors are in the Hobby Boxes I may just stick with one Hobby Box and try my luck at retail. Of course for me retail means extreme hunting and hitting the Excel cases at Target. I need to believe I am the first person to touch a retail box in order for me to buy it. No "pack searched" purchases for this guy. My local WalMart does not get much traffic so I can pretty much know that if I check on a Wed or Thurs after 3 the section will be restocked. I have had pretty good luck at Target. I don't ask to open the Excel Boxes. I just do it. If questioned I will state I assumed anything "on the sales Floor" is for sale.
If I get a Blue or Gold out of the one Hobby Box fine, If not oh well. The Blues and Golds are so scarce at 50 and 25 each that I feel I will drop $300 on Hobby Boxes only to not score one.
Andrew
Andrew
If Topps uses the same philosophy for GPK, these WP Chromes at retail will have exclusive refractors in bonus boxes and those hanging double packs. I don't buy GPK, but I remember seeing cool refractors with a pattern that looked like a stained glass window. Maybe there will be bonus cards to track down as well.
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Here's a link I found of the official Topps marketing plan PDF file...
http://allsportsmarketing.net/featured-home/adobe/WPChromeProductReleaseSalesPlan_Final_HobbyOnly.pdf
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Here's a link I found of the official Topps marketing plan PDF file...
http://allsportsmarketing.net/featured-home/adobe/WPChromeProductReleaseSalesPlan_Final_HobbyOnly.pdf
cool.
Blowout posted the same marketing plan, but lately they've been trimming off the last few pages. not sure why.
as cool as the box and wrapper are, it's blatant that they've taken the Camel cigarette image off of both. Wal-mart friendly, I guess.
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Excel is the company that rack jobs the card sections at Target. They ship their product in big boxes with an Excel Logo. They are taped shut
so you hit them with a key and find your gravity feed and roll out.
Andrew
I prefer a Swiss Army knife :)
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Danny from Blowoutcards just got back to me and this is what he said:
We can do $15/off per case for your forum members. Same rules as last time basically. You can have them email me at danny@blowoutcards.com and just mention that they are a part of your forum to receive the discount. You can commit to a case with a $100 deposit.
He also said he will be reducing the price of the cases.
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I'm still on the fence about the Chrome. Maybe it was the whole Flashback thing but this really doesn't excite me that much. I really wonder how many will buy these. Sure there are a couple cool things such as the ads but to get a chrome sticker of the same stickers we all have already just isn't exciting me at all. For some reason I think these will look like the foils and those were hard to see. I don't know if I can justify $700 just for a bunch of reprints. It looks like another swill event by Topps. Please try and prove me wrong. I would love to get excited about these.
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I'm still on the fence about the Chrome. Maybe it was the whole Flashback thing but this really doesn't excite me that much. I really wonder how many will buy these. Sure there are a couple cool things such as the ads but to get a chrome sticker of the same stickers we all have already just isn't exciting me at all. For some reason I think these will look like the foils and those were hard to see. I don't know if I can justify $700 just for a bunch of reprints. It looks like another swill event by Topps. Please try and prove me wrong. I would love to get excited about these.
You would be excited if they had Patches in the mix ;)
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You would be excited if they had Patches in the mix ;)
Yes, those are unique and very cool. Basically with chrome we are getting another border variation. How many border variations do we need? Yes, they are also nice and shiny...LOL
I wonder what they will have on the backs? Maybe it's been mentioned but I haven't been following that close.
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Sure there are a couple cool things such as the ads
really? guess it's just me, I find the Ads worse than Crazy Labels. no desire to pick them up at all.
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I'm still on the fence about the Chrome. Maybe it was the whole Flashback thing but this really doesn't excite me that much. I really wonder how many will buy these. Sure there are a couple cool things such as the ads but to get a chrome sticker of the same stickers we all have already just isn't exciting me at all. For some reason I think these will look like the foils and those were hard to see. I don't know if I can justify $700 just for a bunch of reprints. It looks like another swill event by Topps. Please try and prove me wrong. I would love to get excited about these.
my advice is just wait . im sure you will like these . cases of gpk chrome have come way dowm to 400 . those pre sold at just over 700 .
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I think once people start pulling Superfractors of cards we love this release will heat up. Having a 1/1 card of 6 Up would be pretty cool...especially if it makes the original card image look like what you would see if you were on acid. :]
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I'm still on the fence about the Chrome. Maybe it was the whole Flashback thing but this really doesn't excite me that much. I really wonder how many will buy these. Sure there are a couple cool things such as the ads but to get a chrome sticker of the same stickers we all have already just isn't exciting me at all. For some reason I think these will look like the foils and those were hard to see. I don't know if I can justify $700 just for a bunch of reprints. It looks like another swill event by Topps. Please try and prove me wrong. I would love to get excited about these.
I hear ya man - right on!! on all points!! so at what price point would it be "exciting" for you? $300 - how about the "other" chase items - Plates, Len's sig, etc...any interest? anybody? Topps seems to be diluting the market for Wacky's and losing collector's at the same time...
We are not as naive and the GPK collectors... :] :] :]
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cases of gpk chrome have come way dowm to 400 . those pre sold at just over 700 .
That's why I think these are swill also.
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That's why I think these are swill also.
So I guess we can call those who are interested in this release Chromies or Swill Chasers right?
I bet I will run into some Chromies or Swill Chasers when I am stalking Wally Worlds and Targets for these cards.
I think I consider this release a celebration of Norm Saunders Art. His work IS Wackies to me and to be scoring some
new interpretations of his Iconic designs will bring me back to being 8 again along with feeding my adult collector/ hunter
mindset. The "thrill of the chase" still drives me when it comes to retail Wackies. Finding the product at retail BEFORE
the pack searchers is competitive for me. Posting what I find at retail on this site is part of it for me. Its basically a
sport as well as a hobby for me. "It may be Swill/ But it still brings a Thrill" is how I will put it.
Andrew
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So I guess we can call those who are interested in this release Chromies or Swill Chasers right?
I bet I will run into some Chromies or Swill Chasers when I am stalking Wally Worlds and Targets for these cards.
I think I consider this release a celebration of Norm Saunders Art. His work IS Wackies to me and to be scoring some
new interpretations of his Iconic designs will bring me back to being 8 again along with feeding my adult collector/ hunter
mindset. The "thrill of the chase" still drives me when it comes to retail Wackies. Finding the product at retail BEFORE
the pack searchers is competitive for me. Posting what I find at retail on this site is part of it for me. Its basically a
sport as well as a hobby for me. "It may be Swill/ But it still brings a Thrill" is how I will put it.
Andrew
Sounds like you have a bumper sticker worthy slogan going but may need to trim a few words... how about simply "Swill/Thrill"
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Anyone find any other sites to pre-order this swill?
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Anyone find any other sites to pre-order this swill?
are you looking buy out everyone's stock? ;)
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are you looking buy out everyone's stock? ;)
Just evaluating swill pre-ordering opportunities. Swill chasers are known to do that.
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Kill a bill, chase some swill
Don't just chill, pursue the thrill
Accept the drill, Spit and Spill
(a no-frill Japanese haiku)
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Pre-Ordered one box from Blowout Cards: $64.95 + $7.64 shipping = $72.59 / 24 = $3.02 per pack.
Previous Pre-Order from D&A Cards: $62.95 + $8.95 shipping = $71.90 / 24 = $2.99 per pack.
I may do another one box pre-order from a third source when I find one and I will pick up a full 48 pack
Gravity Feed at Target if they have them for a total of 5 Boxes.
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really? guess it's just me, I find the Ads worse than Crazy Labels. no desire to pick them up at all.
I like the Ads because they expand on many of our beloved Wackys, some in a billboard style. The Chrome may actually be interesting on these. Come on, how can you not dig (pun intended) that skeleton on Metrekill? ;)
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As someone who loves the Refractor cards, this is a set that definitely interests me. I can give everyone some basic advice on storage of Chrome cards, though.
You will want to get these cards placed in nine-pocket sheets or rigid card sleeves, or they will otherwise start to warp or curl over time. If you build sets to sell, they'll need to be packed fairly tight so they stay flat.
But the Chrome cards look nice and the standard Refractors are great. Topps has made other variants, which tend to differ in terms of how attractive they are. I've seen blue-bordered and purple-bordered Refractors, which look great, but they've also made X-fractors which don't look quite as nice.
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i have had chromes in 9 pocket pages for years and no issues .
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I emailed Potomac to see if they will be pre-selling Chrome. No reply yet.
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Sounds like you have a bumper sticker worthy slogan going but may need to trim a few words... how about simply "Swill/Thrill"
Can we buy them on Blueberry Hill-LOL.
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Can we buy them on Blueberry Hill-LOL.
I am beginning to realize that myself and about 5 other forum members will be purchasing these cards on pre-order.
I hope I can find some forum members to trade with to complete the subsets. It would be pretty annoying to have
to resort to Ebay to complete subsets after dropping over $300 on these cards. Sure I could just buy the sets on the bay
but then no SuperFractor Jail-O for me.
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I am interested in chrome and would definitely sell/trade with others...so count me in!! we'll see if the price comes down as we get closer...that might determine if others come in...
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I would imagine I'd be up for some trading, but probably fairly limited as it's tough to have to trade for lots of different cards. I wish trading in person would more convenient. I miss those days.
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I would imagine I'd be up for some trading, but probably fairly limited as it's tough to have to trade for lots of different cards. I wish trading in person would more convenient. I miss those days.
Yeah Tom I hear you, We need another get together like the "99" reunion.
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I am interested in chrome and would definitely sell/trade with others...so count me in!! we'll see if the price comes down as we get closer...that might determine if others come in...
dont see price dropping until a few weeks after release . there are risks with pre ordering and not pre ordering .
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FYI, D&A Cards always has free shipping on orders over $150 but they have Free Shipping on orders over $99 every Thursday.
I just ordered 2 more boxes so I am up to four hobby boxes pre-ordered and will pick up 24 or 48 packs at Retail. Maybe a Gold 6-Up will be in one of my Hobby boxes? If I don't score any blues or golds I can live with that. Its a lottery and I just bought some tickets! ;)
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FYI, D&A Cards always has free shipping on orders over $150 but they have Free Shipping on orders over $99 every Thursday.
Free shipping on orders over $99 on Thursday might just be enough to get me to order a couple boxes. With the price of shipping and thinking I might only buy one box, it almost made no financial sense to pre-order a box. With my Target red card, the price wouldn't be much less than I could get it at Target. However, I might be persuaded to get the two boxes pre-order. I wonder how long they'll accept pre-orders. July still seems a long way off.
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im not sure what im going to do yet . after what happened with gpk chrome series one . cases pre sold just over 700 . now you can get the same case for 400 . im guessing that there are fewer wacky fans then gpk fans ? so there would be alot less wacky chrome printed up compared to gpk chrome . im also guessing that alot of people are not going to pre order gpk chrome series 2 or wacky chrome series one ....... because of the major drop in gpk series one prices.
so that being said , topps does print to order. if this is severely underordered , then expect the price to stay around 700 or even go up. that is my fear.... so ..... i will have to make a decision soon.
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im not sure what im going to do yet . after what happened with gpk chrome series one . cases pre sold just over 700 . now you can get the same case for 400 . im guessing that there are fewer wacky fans then gpk fans ? so there would be alot less wacky chrome printed up compared to gpk chrome . im also guessing that alot of people are not going to pre order gpk chrome series 2 or wacky chrome series one ....... because of the major drop in gpk series one prices.
so that being said , topps does print to order. if this is severely underordered , then expect the price to stay around 700 or even go up. that is my fear.... so ..... i will have to make a decision soon.
You bring up a valid point. If the collector base for wackies disses this release due to lack of interest that will impact preorders and may cause Topps to drop production. So we may create a shorter run release on the Hobby version by not preordering. The good part of that would be a better ability to score a blue or gold card. They are limited to 50 blues and 25 golds of each title. The fewer cards they print/ the better odds of pulling a blue or gold. This viewpoint will probably result in me going for at least two more boxes on preorder. I am at four now but may do another two from D & A next Thurs. This rationale may be supported by the six month lead time on preorders for this release. That seems longer than we have had for the last few ANS and would support a "Print to Demand" strategy at least for the Hobby version which would limit Topps exposure.
It looks like there will be 5500 blues and 2750 golds so 8250 total. Does anyone know how many ans11 hobby boxes were produced? It would nice to know there was a pretty good shot pulling at least one blue or gold per hobby box. I have not been able to find a third source to take a preorder besides blowout and D &A. I did find a few wholesalers pre-selling cases but only to dealers.
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Potomac just emailed to let me know they have boxes up now for Pre-Order for $59. I may get a few from them.
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Can someone comment on the quality of GPK chrome cards? Are they dark like wacky packages foil stickers have been or are they more similar to how the vending machine wackys were printed?
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you wont be dissapointed. the cards are amazing . im a big fan of gpk's and last year got into wacky packages . normaly i would be in for 2 cases of each . but for now just 2 hobby boxes of each . then later on may get a case . theres no way im paying over 700 bucks for something that i can get a few months later for 400 . so yeah , theres damgers in pre ordering alot and in pre ordering too little ....... taking a chance this time around
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potomac has the best deal going , if you pay up front 679.14 is the total . im tempted .
but the problem is , once again . if under ordered . look for immediate price increase upon release .
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Can someone comment on the quality of GPK chrome cards? Are they dark like wacky packages foil stickers have been or are they more similar to how the vending machine wackys were printed?
I don't have any myself, but looking at ebay auctions, it seems they are done better than the old wacky foils.
the old foils had the color printed on top of the foil, making it dark
these have foil and color separated, so the color is on the white paper, keeping the colors bright
might be hard to tell, but the entire background behind the character is 'chromed'
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I don't have any myself, but looking at ebay auctions, it seems they are done better than the old wacky foils.
the old foils had the color printed on top of the foil, making it dark
these have foil and color separated, so the color is on the white paper, keeping the colors bright
might be hard to tell, but the entire background behind the character is 'chromed'
[expando]http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/IjEAAOxy0NtTEzPq/$_57.JPG[/expando]
Thanks! I figured that's the way it would be but wanted to be sure before I decide to buy boxes or a case.
Didn't ANS11 preorder prices drop a lot as the release got closer? I wonder if that could happen again.
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Potomac got back to me. They do not offer free shipping on any orders less than $150. I will prob do another two box order from D&A. I would have to do three boxes at Potomac for free shipping. Time will tell. Selling some stuff to raise funds.
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Has it been confirmed if these are stickers or cards? I bought a TON of Flashbacks cause I love sticking the OS on outgoing letters, boxes, etc. I'll buy a bunch of these chromes if they're stickers. But if they're just cards, what's the point of getting more than just a base set?
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Has it been confirmed if these are stickers or cards? I bought a TON of Flashbacks cause I love sticking the OS on outgoing letters, boxes, etc. I'll buy a bunch of these chromes if they're stickers. But if they're just cards, what's the point of getting more than just a base set?
The preorder info is indicating cards. Would love them to be stickers though
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Where is the best deal to pre-order Wacky packages Chrome?
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The preorder info is indicating cards. Would love them to be stickers though
The packs in the picture state "4 cards" so stickers do not seem to be in the mix. I don't think "refractors" are ever stickers.
I can handle a "non-sticker" Wacky release as I have so many WP Stickers already.
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Where is the best deal to pre-order Wacky packages Chrome?
I think Potomac has the best price so far at $59.00 per box.
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The packs in the picture state "4 cards" so stickers do not seem to be in the mix.
It is a re-issue of the die-cuts and ads, so they really should be cards anyways
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It is a re-issue of the die-cuts and ads, so they really should be cards anyways
2nd and 3rd series, too, yes?
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2nd and 3rd series, too, yes?
Sure, but who's counting?
Oh, right. All of us! :-*
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Will there ever be other WP Chrome sets for the rest of the original Wacky Packages sticker series (Original sticker series 4 through 16 plus 1985 and 1991) in the future?
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The succes of this first release will dictate any potential future releases, im sure
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Will there ever be other WP Chrome sets for the rest of the original Wacky Packages sticker series (Original sticker series 4 through 16 plus 1985 and 1991) in the future?
I'm hoping so.
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The packs in the picture state "4 cards" so stickers do not seem to be in the mix. I don't think "refractors" are ever stickers.
I can handle a "non-sticker" Wacky release as I have so many WP Stickers already.
GPK CHrome arent stcikers even the refractors so I assume the wacky chromes will be the same they come on stiff paper
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Just pulled the trigger on a 3 box Potomac Pre-order. Seven boxes pre-ordered now. Based on what I paid for the boxes at D&A, Blowout and Potomac I averaged $63.91 shipped cost per box or $2.66 per pack which works out to a little less than the $2.99 retail. I think I'm done now. ;)
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Just saw this picture of retail boxes at madal.com
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Just saw this picture of retail boxes at madal.com
Cool! Do we know if/how the contents of retail will vary from hobby/collector? Any GPK collectors out there who can shed light on how it worked for GPK?
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i think the only difference was that hobby had the golds and superfractors . also there are many superfractors out there that havent even been pulled yet .
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Just saw this picture of retail boxes at madal.com
I really hope they didn't change the wrapper design to go with this one, it's godawful!
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I really hope they didn't change the wrapper design to go with this one, it's godawful!
looks like they did - the 1st one was the Die Cut wrapper - this one looks like it has the Giant on the front from Series 2...1st one was SO much nicer...leave it to Topps... :sad: :sad:
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Just saw this picture of retail boxes at madal.com
>( >( >(
Why did they do that omg??!
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Looking at the differences between this and Fanatical's initial post
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Just saw this picture of retail boxes at madal.com
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i think the only difference was that hobby had the golds and superfractors . also there are many superfractors out there that havent even been pulled yet .
I just did a search for GPK Superfractor on ebay and those are wild!
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>( >( >(
Why did they do that omg??!
Maybe they want us all to "Give Peas A Chance" :]
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Will these be available at Walmart and Target? Also will there be Gravity Feed boxes?
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Will these be available at Walmart and Target? Also will there be Gravity Feed boxes?
my guess - yes, yes, and yes - as the gpk's have shown up like that
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my guess is that maybe there using different art for retail ? who knows. you can never realy go by what the sell sheet shows you .
but that new image of the pack , looks like them packs get hung up on display ?
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my guess is that maybe there using different art for retail ? who knows. you can never realy go by what the sell sheet shows you .
but that new image of the pack , looks like them packs get hung up on display ?
Really hoping for the first info sticking on the hobby boxes. It would make sense to go with a three pack across box for chrome hobby like they did with ANS 10 and 11 Hobby. If they actually do two completely different boxes/ packs for hobby / retail that will make the hobby that much more collectable. I can't recall a release where totally different art was used for hobby/ retail on both boxes and packs. Can anyone recall an instance of that happening?
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There is also maybe a possibility of a hanging peg retail version too. Target displays those in two different areas, the card section and toy section as an end cap
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I can't recall a release where totally different art was used for hobby/ retail on both boxes and packs.
Can anyone recall an instance of that happening?
Yes.
On both ans 10 and ans 11
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this may have been mentioned or already asked, but have we confirmed
that there will be both hobby and collector's boxes for the Chrome set?
If so, I've only seen a pre-order for the hobby boxes. Anyone able to pre-order
the other stuff yet?
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this may have been mentioned or already asked, but have we confirmed
that there will be both hobby and collector's boxes for the Chrome set?
If so, I've only seen a pre-order for the hobby boxes. Anyone able to pre-order
the other stuff yet?
There's only HOBBY and RETAIL Boxes on WP Chrome...collectors is for WP 2014 series1 maybe?
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this may have been mentioned or already asked, but have we confirmed
that there will be both hobby and collector's boxes for the Chrome set?
If so, I've only seen a pre-order for the hobby boxes. Anyone able to pre-order
the other stuff yet?
retail pre-order was listed on that mad al site mentioned above. I'm sure others will have them as well eventually. It's still 4 months out.
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Yes.
On both ans 10 and ans 11
I did not think that art differed between retail and hobby for ANS 10 and 11.
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I did not think that art differed between retail and hobby for ANS 10 and 11.
you're right, the Collector and retail/hobby differed.
Not clear to me that the 3-wide box is something other than collector though.
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your right, the Collector and retail/hobby differed.
Not clear to me that the 3-wide box is something other than collector though.
There were variation boxes, but not packs, for the Mars Attacks set that released 2 years ago.
Alex
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If they do go with the first pic for Hobby and the new pic for Retail that does make sense when you consider that Hobby is for the older/ long time WP crowd who could appreciate and relate to the box/ pack art while the Retail Box / Pack art may go over pretty well with kids of today.
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yeah , it looks like the new art of that pack is defenetly to be placed on pegs .also retail boxes are usualy a different size then hobby .
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Can someone comment on the different box configurations for GPK Chrome? I think besides retail/ hobby they had something called blaster boxes which came with exclusive refractors. I guess those were like the bonus boxes we have seen with Wacky's. Just trying to figure out what options we will have.
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bonus boxes had a pack of x fractors which were very cool . rack packs , had cracked ice cards...i think thats what they were called , also those were very nice .
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bonus boxes had a pack of x fractors which were very cool . rack packs , had cracked ice cards...i think thats what they were called , also those were very nice .
I was just looking at the GPK Chrome set yesterday, trying to catch up on the latest releases. I think people were also calling the cracked ice cards, "atomic refractors". It was a little difficult to keep straight in that people selling on ebay were using several different terms for the same type of cards. And Topps' description on their site does not really spell it all out.
I was left with the impression there are:
- chrome refractors or reflectors (base cards)
- Atomic refractors (cracked ice pattern)
- Prism refractors (herring bone pattern)
- Xfractor (checkerboard pattern)
- Super Refractor (sunburst pattern... these must be ultra-rare as sellers are asking about $1000 per card :o)
- Gold refractors (seem to be gold bordered base cards to me).
- Silver refractors (seem to be silver bordered base cards to me).
I suppose we can expect something similar for the WP chrome offering.
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I was just looking at the GPK Chrome set yesterday, trying to catch up on the latest releases. I think people were also calling the cracked ice cards, "atomic refractors". It was a little difficult to keep straight in that people selling on ebay were using several different terms for the same type of cards. And Topps' description on their site does not really spell it all out.
I was left with the impression there are:
- chrome refractors or reflectors (base cards)
- Atomic refractors (cracked ice pattern)
- Prism refractors (herring bone pattern)
- Xfractor (checkerboard pattern)
- Gold refractors (seem to be gold bordered base cards to me).
- Silver refractors (seem to be silver bordered base cards to me).
I suppose we can expect something similar for the WP chrome offering.
You forgot the Blue Refractors...
any Bonus cards??
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Topps Wacky Packages - Chrome Series 1 - BLASTER BOX (8 Packs)(Pre-order Ships July)
Topps Chrome Series 1 Wacky Packages!
This for a sealed blaster box. It contains 7 packs and 1 exclusive pack. $22.99
Found this on a site called bbtoystore.com
Came to $30.00 with shipping for one Blaster Box. I passed for now. They charge shipping plus state sales tax.
It looks like each blaster box will have a pack of 4 exclusive refractor cards. Can anyone comment on the way it was done with GPK Blaster Boxes?
The refractors in those boxes were pretty limited right?
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Blowout Cards: 12 Box Case $739.95 ($61.66 per box) 24 Pack Box $64.95
looks like blowout changed their prices. a bit lower now
12 box case $709.95 24 pack box $60.95
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Topps Wacky Packages - Chrome Series 1 - BLASTER BOX (8 Packs)(Pre-order Ships July)
Topps Chrome Series 1 Wacky Packages!
This for a sealed blaster box. It contains 7 packs and 1 exclusive pack. $22.99
Found this on a site called bbtoystore.com
Came to $30.00 with shipping for one Blaster Box. I passed for now. They charge shipping plus state sales tax.
It looks like each blaster box will have a pack of 4 exclusive refractor cards. Can anyone comment on the way it was done with GPK Blaster Boxes?
The refractors in those boxes were pretty limited right?
well i defenetly want a couple of cases of the bonus boxes , but that price is defenetly too high .i will wait for other sites to post there prices .
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Topps Wacky Packages - Chrome Series 1 - BLASTER BOX (8 Packs)(Pre-order Ships July)
Topps Chrome Series 1 Wacky Packages!
This for a sealed blaster box. It contains 7 packs and 1 exclusive pack. $22.99
Found this on a site called bbtoystore.com
Came to $30.00 with shipping for one Blaster Box. I passed for now. They charge shipping plus state sales tax.
It looks like each blaster box will have a pack of 4 exclusive refractor cards. Can anyone comment on the way it was done with GPK Blaster Boxes?
The refractors in those boxes were pretty limited right?
Don't these usually retail for a lot less $ at Targets and Walmarts?
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Don't these usually retail for a lot less $ at Targets and Walmarts?
yes those are the regular series Wacky BB's...these are chrome so they are more...they might end up being $25 if they have them @ Target and Wmart
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BBtoystore.com has Free Shipping on orders over $29 when you sign up for their email newsletter.
I tried to order a few Blaster Boxes but had trouble with their checkout system. Another day maybe I will succeed.
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BBtoystore.com has Free Shipping on orders over $29 when you sign up for their email newsletter.
I tried to order a few Blaster Boxes but had trouble with their checkout system. Another day maybe I will succeed.
This place also has an awesome price, just $55, for a 24 pack box. I haven't tried to order just yet as I'm still trying to decide what my strategy will be for this series, but it's the best price I've seen.
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This place also has an awesome price, just $55, for a 24 pack box. I haven't tried to order just yet as I'm still trying to decide what my strategy will be for this series, but it's the best price I've seen.
Those look to be the retail boxes.
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Those look to be the retail boxes.
I guess I'm just not paying close attention these days. What's the difference between the retail and other (not sure what the "other" one is called) type of box? Is it simply the configuration (two vs three rows)?
Also, and perhaps GPK collectors would be best to answer this, does anyone know how many different bonus cards tend to be available in the bonus/blaster boxes? The one advertised on this site says there are four bonus stickers in the box. If there were only four bonus cards total, then one bonus/blaster box would complete the set. If there are more, then how many typically are in a set like this?
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I guess I'm just not paying close attention these days. What's the difference between the retail and other (not sure what the "other" one is called) type of box? Is it simply the configuration (two vs three rows)?
Also, and perhaps GPK collectors would be best to answer this, does anyone know how many different bonus cards tend to be available in the bonus/blaster boxes? The one advertised on this site says there are four bonus stickers in the box. If there were only four bonus cards total, then one bonus/blaster box would complete the set. If there are more, then how many typically are in a set like this?
Hobby boxes will have Blue and Gold Refractor cards limited to 50 Blue and 25 Gold of each base title so they are pretty limited. From what I read the GPK Blaster Boxes had Exclusive refractors limited to 50 made of each base card. I could be mistaken on that figure. So if they follow the GPK model there will be another type of refractor yet to be disclosed in those boxes that will be pretty limited. If that is the case I would be set with one blaster box to just get a few examples of the special refractors.
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Hobby boxes will have Blue and Gold Refractor cards limited to 50 Blue and 25 Gold of each base title so they are pretty limited. From what I read the GPK Blaster Boxes had Exclusive refractors limited to 50 made of each base card. I could be mistaken on that figure. So if they follow the GPK model there will be another type of refractor yet to be disclosed in those boxes that will be pretty limited. If that is the case I would be set with one blaster box to just get a few examples of the special refractors.
Thanks for the info. I kinda just ignore the "only x number of such and such type of card as I figure I'll never get one. And, if I did, I'd sell it. However, I am enough of a completist that I don't want to miss out on a completely different image/title. All these different boxes make my head spin and I guess that's indicative of why I don't follow all this too closely. It diminishes my interest in collecting when I need to quit my day job to figure out all the possibilities/permutations. At the very least it would be nice if Topps was crystal clear about what types of cards were in which boxes. It would certainly make the decision easier if I knew exactly what was where.
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From what I read the GPK Blaster Boxes had Exclusive refractors limited to 50 made of each base card. I could be mistaken on that figure.
I believe the blaster box X-Fractor being limited to 50 of each card was a typo that was corrected on a later sell sheet. I remember one of the earlier sell sheets said that, but it was changed later.
The sell sheet (04/09/12) here says "RETAIL VALUE BOX EXCLUSIVE"
http://gpkworld.com/US_Chrome_1_Sheets.htm
The "Value" packs sold at Target were hung on pegs and had 3 Chrome packs and an exclusive pack of 4 "Atomic" refractors (cracked ice) only available at Target. Target also sold the blaster boxes, but these had the standard X-Fractor cards in them.
Walmart and Toys R Us sold "Value" packs but they were different than the ones sold at target. These "Value" packs had 3 Chrome P and 4 Base cards wrapped in cellophane. The blaster boxes at Walmart and Toys R Us had the X-fractors in them.
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I believe the blaster box X-Fractor being limited to 50 of each card was a typo that was corrected on a later sell sheet. I remember one of the earlier sell sheets said that, but it was changed later.
The sell sheet (04/09/12) here says "RETAIL VALUE BOX EXCLUSIVE"
http://gpkworld.com/US_Chrome_1_Sheets.htm
The "Value" packs sold at Target were hung on pegs and had 3 Chrome packs and an exclusive pack of 4 "Atomic" refractors (cracked ice) only available at Target. Target also sold the blaster boxes, but these had the standard X-Fractor cards in them.
Walmart and Toys R Us sold "Value" packs but they were different than the ones sold at target. These "Value" packs had 3 Chrome P and 4 Base cards wrapped in cellophane. The blaster boxes at Walmart and Toys R Us had the X-fractors in them.
The "Cracked Ice" fractor name sounds like a veiled drug reference to me. This stuff is "Crack" to some people.
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I believe the blaster box X-Fractor being limited to 50 of each card was a typo that was corrected on a later sell sheet. I remember one of the earlier sell sheets said that, but it was changed later.
The sell sheet (04/09/12) here says "RETAIL VALUE BOX EXCLUSIVE"
http://gpkworld.com/US_Chrome_1_Sheets.htm
The "Value" packs sold at Target were hung on pegs and had 3 Chrome packs and an exclusive pack of 4 "Atomic" refractors (cracked ice) only available at Target. Target also sold the blaster boxes, but these had the standard X-Fractor cards in them.
Walmart and Toys R Us sold "Value" packs but they were different than the ones sold at target. These "Value" packs had 3 Chrome P and 4 Base cards wrapped in cellophane. The blaster boxes at Walmart and Toys R Us had the X-fractors in them.
I don't think WP Chrome will get that exotic...?? What is the difference btw the Atomic Refract's and the X-Fractor?? same cards just diff look of card?? seems like way to much dillusion...with super refrac, gold refrac, blu refrac, and x-frac...and now atomic refrac....what the "frac" is going on???
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The only difference between the Atomic and X-Fractor cards is in the pattern of the refractor. I think the only reasoning behind adding any number of refractors to a set is a cash grab.
The Chrome sports cards usually have an embossed serial number stamped in them (1/1, 01/50, 01/199) but for whatever reason, outside of the superfractors, the Garbage Pail Kids Chrome cards had nothing stamped.
One of the collectors at the Garbage Pail Kids Underground Forum posted his Story Heather Chrome collection, this may give you an idea of the difference of the patterns.
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f290/cantstopthehope2/rainbows/StormyHeather_zps0dd80810.jpg)
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Superfractor, Gold, Prism, Atomic
X-Fractor, Refractor, Base Card, Pencil Art
It's hard to see in the picture, but the X-Fractor design has a checkerboard type design.
The Chrome cards are certainly nice when they are in hand and the card stock is certainly high quality. But once I got over the "oooh shiny" factor, I kind of felt ripped off as I've purchased the same card design a few times over already.
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The only difference between the Atomic and X-Fractor cards is in the pattern of the refractor. I think the only reasoning behind adding any number of refractors to a set is a cash grab.
The Chrome sports cards usually have an embossed serial number stamped in them (1/1, 01/50, 01/199) but for whatever reason, outside of the superfractors, the Garbage Pail Kids Chrome cards had nothing stamped.
One of the collectors at the Garbage Pail Kids Underground Forum posted his Story Heather Chrome collection, this may give you an idea of the difference of the patterns.
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f290/cantstopthehope2/rainbows/StormyHeather_zps0dd80810.jpg)
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Superfractor, Gold, Prism, Atomic
X-Fractor, Refractor, Base Card, Pencil Art
It's hard to see in the picture, but the X-Fractor design has a checkerboard type design.
The Chrome cards are certainly nice when they are in hand and the card stock is certainly high quality. But once I got over the "oooh shiny" factor, I kind of felt ripped off as I've purchased the same card design a few times over already.
I can see wanting a few of each type of refractor which I pulled from boxes but I can't see buying all of the different refractor types for one card design. Time will tell but that's how I feel at present. Looking forward to pulling a "Superfractor" I hear the buzz is quite intense on that type of pull. ;)
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....what the "frac" is going on???
:sign0065: LOL rim shot!
The "Cracked Ice" fractor name sounds like a veiled drug reference to me.
If so, that's garbage. Everyone knows that ice and crack are totally different things :^)
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Just got an email from BBtoystore with free shipping on any purchase for the next three days. I ordered a blaster box for some Cracked Ice Cards.
If you sign up for the email list you will probably get the code.
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seems like way to much dillusion...
I think you mean delusion...
cuz somehow people are getting deluded into thinking a different 'fractor background somehow has monetary value.
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I think you me delusion...
cuz somehow people are getting deluded into thinking a different 'fractor background somehow has monetary value.
I think you need to fractor in a number of fractors in order to get to the true value of the numerous wack fractors coming our way. 8)
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I think you me delusion...
cuz somehow people are getting deluded into thinking a different 'fractor background somehow has monetary value.
Wow, suddenly your avatar is reminiscent of the "transformation" scene from 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
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realy surprised theres no pre order for this on certain sites like toy wiz .
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I think you me delusion...
cuz somehow people are getting deluded into thinking a different 'fractor background somehow has monetary value.
Nice work on ur avatar Fanatical
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I guess I will have to confess at being a little more interested in the upcoming Chrome WP release than I was previously. I picked up a base set (including the Lost titles subset) of the GPK Chrome for $12 on eBay to check it out. My opinion, after receiving them and comparing to my set of original GPK stickers, is that these were quite well done. In many cases, the colors chosen for the background, although not matching the originals, usually result in complimenting the character as well or better. Often a more subdued color was pulled from the main character to be used in the background, which actually highlights the character a bit more.
There is also a very slight 3-D affect in some of the titles (see examples below... not sure how well the scans will reflect the actual chrome cards, however). That being said, these earlier GPK titles were often the main character with little or no detail in the background. Its yet to be seen whether the chrome affect can be used as nicely for Wacky Package artwork. which is typically more detailed throughout the piece.
Here are some examples I pulled and scanned in... "April Showers" chrome card is one with a nice but slight 3D affect where the rain drops appear to be at various depths but unfortunately they don't show up very well in the scan.
(http://s27.postimg.org/o481oecfj/EXAMPLES1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/o481oecfj/)
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Nice work on ur avatar Fanatical
thanks.
I've extended the animation some since yesterday as well. So many great holographic refractor foil backgrounds to choose from out there
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Anyone here have any insight regarding a binder for Chrome? Maybe one of the artists is aware and can share?
I can use my OS 17th Binder for them but would like a Chrome Specific binder too.
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they didnt do one for gpk . so realy dont think they would do one for wacky .
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they didnt do one for gpk . so realy dont think they would do one for wacky .
That's true... but the GPK and WP binder releases haven't really reflected one another in the past. WP has had many postcard, Old School and ANS release specific binders over the past years then, of course, the recent Original Series 1-16 binders. GPK has basically just had the different colored ADAM binders then the recent set of 6 or so binders that were not specific to any one release. I am not sure we can base Topps' WP binder release plan on what we have seen for GPK.
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FWIW, The Chrome Superfractor for Adam Bomb popped up on eBay today. Over $2k and the reserve hasn't been met.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181384293711
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... but the GPK and WP binder releases haven't really reflected one another in the past.
You meant to say, "they haven't really refracted one another", right? ;)
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something that just crossed my mind ...... what are the chances of wacky chrome getting canceled !!!!!!!!! yikes !! i hope not .
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FWIW, The Chrome Superfractor for Adam Bomb popped up on eBay today. Over $2k and the reserve hasn't been met.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181384293711
That's what will happen with Jailo. Wait and see. Never underestimate the power of a classic title "refracted"
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something that just crossed my mind ...... what are the chances of wacky chrome getting canceled !!!!!!!!! yikes !! i hope not .
Chrome will not be cancelled. It very well may turn out that the Hobby release may be one of the lowest production retail releases in recent memory due to anemic pre-orders. I am psyched I have a number of boxes on order and it will be interesting to see what happens upon its release. Lower pre-orders on the Hobby release may mean that the chance of getting a blue or gold bordered card in your box may go up substantially. This may be wishful thinking; but since only about 18 board members have admitted to pre-ordering Chrome ; it may be the case.
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Chrome will not be cancelled. It very well may turn out that the Hobby release may be one of the lowest production retail releases in recent memory due to anemic pre-orders. I am psyched I have a number of boxes on order and it will be interesting to see what happens upon its release. Lower pre-orders on the Hobby release may mean that the chance of getting a blue or gold bordered card in your box may go up substantially. This may be wishful thinking; but since only about 18 board members have admitted to pre-ordering Chrome ; it may be the case.
Or they do their minimum run and the price of boxes drops just like GPK chrome did.
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Chrome will not be cancelled. It very well may turn out that the Hobby release may be one of the lowest production retail releases in recent memory due to anemic pre-orders. I am psyched I have a number of boxes on order and it will be interesting to see what happens upon its release. Lower pre-orders on the Hobby release may mean that the chance of getting a blue or gold bordered card in your box may go up substantially. This may be wishful thinking; but since only about 18 board members have admitted to pre-ordering Chrome ; it may be the case.
I may be wrong, but i dont think they can "load" the boxes. A print run is a print run, and the odds will not change.
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I may be wrong, but i dont think they can "load" the boxes. A print run is a print run, and the odds will not change.
Is it not correct that the are 50 Blues and 25 Golds of each title and that they can decide how many base cards they wish to print
for the Collector boxes? I would think Topps can react to pre-orders and that is why they take them six months prior to the cards coming out.