Topps put up a new Facebook page for Wacky Packages Series 7 that features a bunch of spoiler-ific images, including one of the pack design. Click if you dare...Gotta love it!!! It looks like it will be a FANTASTIC series...There were some really funny ones in there, I also think the pack looks great! Thanks for sharring ;)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wacky-Packages/121853094522492
Topps put up a new Facebook page for Wacky Packages Series 7 that features a bunch of spoiler-ific images, including one of the pack design. Click if you dare...If the sticker with the cat on it is in the final series, that will have to be one of my all time favorites. I have to say they look to me a little more like the original stickers - less gross-out humor - more classic gags. Hopefully the whole series will be like these. Super encouraging.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wacky-Packages/121853094522492
Gotta love it!!! It looks like it will be a FANTASTIC series...There were some really funny ones in there, I also think the pack looks great! Thanks for sharring ;)
Topps put up a new Facebook page for Wacky Packages Series 7 that features a bunch of spoiler-ific images, including one of the pack design. Click if you dare...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wacky-Packages/121853094522492
wow, the facebook page looks great! (me being a dummy, I tried to post there, but couldn't figure out how, and I was logged on LOL)
And the previews....awesome!
I thought "Bunyons" was very funny!!! :]
I definitely like the design of the pack, And so far 2 of my favorite titles are Crutch & Head & Smolders.
Topps put up a new Facebook page for Wacky Packages Series 7 that features a bunch of spoiler-ific images, including one of the pack design. Click if you dare...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wacky-Packages/121853094522492
I couldn't help but peak. They look great. Now I really can't wait for them to come out.I peaked too. Isnt pollution mispelled?
I couldn't resist peeking... Sno Saps is my favorite!
Nice looking pack too. Although it doesn't say 2010, but "Series 7" instead?
I peaked too. Isnt pollution mispelled?
That's what I said 4 posts ago.
Hey, like you can talk anyway - you have 4 mistakes in that one line alone! :]
Mtn Dude made me really laugh hard. I like the package design and look forward to what looks like a cool series.
I like Mtn Dude also but I would have like to seen a piece of lumber with the old metal wheels as the skateboard rather than the newer model board.
It's a snowboard not a skateboard so that would not make sense.
I'm with you on that one, Mark. I am glad that they tie this series in with the other ANS Wackys. I was at Target today and they actually have a box of ANS3 out. I bought two packs.
IMO I'm glad it says "Series 7" and not 2010.
I'm with you on that one, Mark. I am glad that they tie this series in with the other ANS Wackys. I was at Target today and they actually have a box of ANS3 out. I bought two packs.
I'm with you on that one, Mark. I am glad that they tie this series in with the other ANS Wackys. I was at Target today and they actually have a box of ANS3 out. I bought two packs.
Oh and someone misspelled "polluted" on Air Sick Stink Ups... Wonder if Topps caught that?glad I'm not the only one that sees these things... that stuck out like a sore thumb.
Has anyone gotten the new Non-Sport Update (Woodstock cover)? I hear there's an ad for ANS7 as well as a small write-up in the issue.
I think a lot of people would like to preorder, but are kind of in the dark about the chase cards.
I got it. There is an ad for ANS 7 and a write up. In addition, on the price guide ANS 7 is on the cover with some new cards being seen for the first time. The ad for ANS 7 talks about some of the inserts which I believe said, glow-in-the-dark magnets, foils, and autograped foils among others. Fred can you Dave or Neil say anything about insert ratios and the number of cards in each of those chase sets? I think a lot of people would like to preorder, but are kind of in the dark about the chase cards. Any help from any of you would be appreciated.
Thanks
eman
Magnets? Here we go, getting the dirty eye from the cashier as I stand in Target going through the packs with my "Find the magnet process", which by the way never worked for me in the first place. Glow in the dark magnets do sound pretty sweet.
I have a magnet that's so strong the pack containing a magnet will stick to it. I have cherry picked many retail boxes, but only after the box sat in the store for a few weeks. I have cherry picked about 40-50 packs, mainly Wackys and GPK.
What I don't get is how you can do it and you know eyes are watching you, does that not bother you as if you get the feeling they think you are stealing? I tried twice and both times I had a Target person question me.I could bust a retail box or two in less than a minute. I have NEVER been questioned about what I was doing. I just pick the packs up one by one with my left hand and pass the mag over the pack with my right hand, I hand the mag packs to my wife and then I put the rest right back into the box when I was done, all nice and neat like were. I went to a TRU on day about 6 months after ans2 came out and I cherry picked about 8 magnet packs right in front of the cashier! No problem...I hope ans7 has magnets! :]
I got it. There is an ad for ANS 7 and a write up. In addition, on the price guide ANS 7 is on the cover with some new cards being seen for the first time. The ad for ANS 7 talks about some of the inserts which I believe said, glow-in-the-dark magnets, foils, and autograped foils among others. Fred can you Dave or Neil say anything about insert ratios and the number of cards in each of those chase sets? I think a lot of people would like to preorder, but are kind of in the dark about the chase cards. Any help from any of you would be appreciated.
Thanks
eman
Dave,can you provide any confirmation as to these "alleged" added chase cards. In Erik's statement I didn't see any mention of the "code cards". What's the skinny?
The link to the magazine doesn't mention anything about a Wacky article. Is the article pretty short?
As others have said, I'd like to know more about the inserts as it will determine how much I preorder. As of now, I've just placed an order for one box from my local comic shop. However, I'm guessing that one could still preorder from a place like D and A Cardworld (I think that's the correct name) pretty close to the release date. I just hope we hear more in the future so we can be sure to get a preorder in. Then again, with shipping charges, I'm not sure we'll save THAT much, so maybe it's not such a big deal to just buy them at retail.
The link to the magazine doesn't mention anything about a Wacky article. Is the article pretty short?
As others have said, I'd like to know more about the inserts as it will determine how much I preorder. As of now, I've just placed an order for one box from my local comic shop. However, I'm guessing that one could still preorder from a place like D and A Cardworld (I think that's the correct name) pretty close to the release date. I just hope we hear more in the future so we can be sure to get a preorder in. Then again, with shipping charges, I'm not sure we'll save THAT much, so maybe it's not such a big deal to just buy them at retail.
Fred can you Dave or Neil say anything about insert ratios and the number of cards in each of those chase sets?
I can't speak for Neil or Dave but I haven't heard any chase card details. I can try to find out. These things are often decided after I've done my part and knowing how busy the editors are, I usually leave 'em alone unless we have business.
I knew that the internet codes had been dropped but I read about glow-in-the-dark magnets for the first time in this thread.
It would be great for everyone if you could find out. I'm wondering about the glow-in-the-dark magnets myself as they weren't included on the ad sheet, only in the write up part. Confirmation of that and insert ratios would be great if you can get the info.
In addition, on the price guide ANS 7 is on the cover with some new cards being seen for the first time.
I'll try, I'm curious about that stuff too.
What new titles did they show? Looking for some spoilers in the spoiler thread. :-)
What I don't get is how you can do it and you know eyes are watching you, does that not bother you as if you get the feeling they think you are stealing? I tried twice and both times I had a Target person question me.Being questioned would sure put a damper on my magnet scanning scam! Talk about feeling like a kid again, hun?! Not the kind of thing we wish to re-live, right?! When we were kids and got “caught”, it use to be “Excuse me young man”, but what is it now, "Hey man, why are you in the toy section?" I’m sure part of the key is to act like you own the world and to not look around at all. It’s the body language that can give us away - It's like lieing, some of us are better at it than others.
Can someone direct me on it's use for those who don't want the info?
If they don't want the info, they shouldn't be reading the SPOILERS thread! ;-)
It would be great for everyone if you could find out. I'm wondering about the glow-in-the-dark magnets myself as they weren't included on the ad sheet, only in the write up part. Confirmation of that and insert ratios would be great if you can get the info.
Topps Ad Sheet in NSU- Baby Battle Pop (Baby Bottle Pops), Ditz (Ritz), Mtn. Dude (Mountain Dew), Orange Crutch (Orange Crush)
NSU Price Guide- Grape Newts (Grape Nuts), Bunyuns(Funyuns), KissKat (KitKat), Mrs. Blabbermouth's (Mrs. Butterworth's)
All of the above have pictures associated with them.
After looking at the "sell sheet" type ad that was in NSU it doesn't say anything on it about the glow-in-the-dark magnets. It talks about those in the write up part. In the write up part, it also says the code cards are not going to happen. I am leary of posting images of these on the forum for all to see because of copyright issues with the NSU magazine. However, here is the link to the magazine if you would like to purchase one.
http://www.nonsportupdate.com/currentissue.htm
Cmon Dude, We want to see the sell sheet-LOL.
This sell sheet? It was from June (Darryne posted it on the other forum last month).
http://magazine-exchange.com/product_downloads/pdf/WackyPack2010SellSheet.pdf
* There will be 20 less-common titles (maybe as few as 1 per pack) that have the a Wacky gag on the front and a "Wack-O-Mercial" on the back. The "Wack-O-Mercial" is a gag that features a character like a TV infomercial dude pitching the product from the front. These will have multiple color parallels, I assume like the Flashbacks.
* A new item this time around for selling Wackys is packages of mini-cereal boxes. There will be two different "snack pack" type packages with 3 mini-cereal boxes each. So it's 6 different mini-boxes in all, based on Wacky cereal titles. Each box will contain 2 bonuses: 1 is a card matching the mini-box title (so if you open the Weakies box, you'll get the Weakies card), and the other is 1 of 3 web site parody cards. Presumably it won't be hard to complete the web site set if you buy both packages of the cereal boxes. These should not be exclusive to a particular store.
Hmmm....these two things stand out the most to me. If there will be short prints, I'm not pleased. I don't really care for the various color parallels, but they don't really bother me. However, 20 of 55 titles being shortprinted sounds crazy. Maybe I'm misunderstanding.
The cereal boxes sounds interesting. Do you know how many packs in each cereal box? Are they pretty similar in idea to the bonus boxes?
Thanks for the info!
I made a call this afternoon. Unfortunately I didn't find out everything that folks want to know: I wasn't able to pin down chase card quantities or pack odds. Hopefully that information will come out soon.
I think there are 55 total regular stickers PLUS a 20 short printed subset (so 75 total new Wackys) which have the commercials on the backs plus the other chase cards. There is also a chase item Fred did not mention.
is that similar to the Lost Wacky Subset or are they truely short-prints???
Wow you found out a lot of info, thanks!
The cereal boxes are completely different than I was thinking. Can't wait to see those in stores. I hope I can find those locally. Lots of bonus stickers this time around!
Don't know. I was just making sense of what was posted.
Why all the secrecy over this release? If it's going to be released in 30 days would it be in production already?
Why all the secrecy over this release? If it's going to be released in 30 days would it be in production already?
As Dave said, there's no secrecy. It's just a more elaborate release than what we've seen in the past. One thing's for sure: there will be a lot more to collect this time!
It's not secrecy. I just haven't spoken with Jeff for awhile. They changed this all up during that time so I honestly don't know what is really going on.
I went to my local Target (the "older" design type of store) and, sure enough, there was the one-page "coming soon" ad for ANS7. Though I had a little internal debate about it, I did snag it. I'm not sure if one has been posted yet, but I'll be happy to post a scan of it if it hasn't already been done.
The "coming soon" ad is part of the retail display. There are three spots on the horizontal header card over the card area where these ads are placed. I left the one I saw. It did mention sketch cards and autograph cards as well as wackomercial parallels.
Yo Dr. - your the first person to mention sketch cards on here for ANS7?? Is that true? I knew about the autographed cards - foils possibly...
I guess NO LENTS?? That SUX...Can't wait to get ALL THE INFO CONSOLIDATED...LOVE THE SECRECY - MAYBE WE'LL FIND OUT THROUGH THE 'CODE CARDS' :D
The "coming soon" ad is part of the retail display. There are three spots on the horizontal header card over the card area where these ads are placed. I left the one I saw. It did mention sketch cards and autograph cards as well as wackomercial parallels.
I ordered a case from D&A. I may be second guessing that decision.
I ordered a case from D&A. I may be second guessing that decision.
If I have the chance I'll call tomorrow and see if I can get the lowdown on this stuff.
I went to my local Target (the "older" design type of store) and, sure enough, there was the one-page "coming soon" ad for ANS7. Though I had a little internal debate about it, I did snag it. I'm not sure if one has been posted yet, but I'll be happy to post a scan of it if it hasn't already been done.
Yes, please post a high res scan of it so I won't be tempted to swipe one from the store. :P
Here ya go!
Here ya go!
It does say sketch cards! Oh man here goes the cash now!
Here ya go!Interesting inclusion of, Do not sell as a full box
Interesting inclusion of, Do not sell as a full box
Maybe standard boiler-plate text (I don’t follow box design), but I wonder about Topps' motivation. Have there been pickets and riots by customers not allowed to purchase boxes?
Is this statement new? I just checked, and I don’t see it on the ANS 6 box. Was it on previous series boxes - anyone?
Interesting inclusion of, Do not sell as a full box
Maybe standard boiler-plate text (I don’t follow box design), but I wonder about Topps' motivation. Have there been pickets and riots by customers not allowed to purchase boxes?
Is this statement new? I just checked, and I don’t see it on the ANS 6 box. Was it on previous series boxes - anyone?
I think that means don't sell the whole box for $2
Interesting inclusion of, Do not sell as a full boxit's a standard template that's used on just the Target boxes. Target had been placing stickers that look exactly like that on the outside of the box for years now. I know I have an ans4 box with that exact label. I'll have to look to see if it's on anything earlier.
Maybe standard boiler-plate text (I don’t follow box design), but I wonder about Topps' motivation. Have there been pickets and riots by customers not allowed to purchase boxes?
Is this statement new? I just checked, and I don’t see it on the ANS 6 box. Was it on previous series boxes - anyone?
I don't quite get it considering if you picked up all the packs from the box and brought them to the register it's still the same thing. Maybe the UPC code is not on the box so you can only sell packs?there's a UPC code on the box, but there is nothing in their system to return a price. which is probably good - if you brought up a half full box and they tried to scan and charge for a full one!
Where is everyone pre-ordering from?
I'm assuming that Topps themselves will have boxes and all the bonus stuff for sale, or just the boxes?
Where is everyone pre-ordering from?
I've never found "foil" cards to be the least bit exciting. I wonder why they keep putting these lame things out. Meanwhile, they won't do more magnets, which seemingly everybody loves.
I know the first time they did magnets, which was ANS2, there were problems. They practically fell apart just handling them. I can't remember if any of the other magnets had this problem.
I know the first time they did magnets, which was ANS2, there were problems. They practically fell apart just handling them. I can't remember if any of the other magnets had this problem.The magnets were better in series 3 & 4. Series 5 it seemed they regressed. Still, I'd rather magnets than foils, because the image is more authentic.
I would rather have magnets too over foils. I'd rather have lenticulars over foils. Foils just don't do much for me. I guess it was all the OD of them that the comic industry did with foil covers in the 90's (to lure in the speculators).
I agree with what you (and others) have said about the foils, though I still like them more than some inserts (tats, make-your-owns). HOwever, if they made the foils like the vending machine foils from a few years back, I think we'd all have a higher opinion of them.
When someone mentioned glow-in-the-dark magnets earlier, I thought HOW COOL!! But sadly it sounds like they won't happen.
Just pre-ordered 2 boxes from dacardworld.com
If you type in code 299-MC59 at checkout you can get a $5.00 discount on orders over $50.00 at DA Cardworld. I found this code online. I couldn't use it since I only preordered one box of wackys but someone here might be be able to save $5.00.Thanks for posting!
DrDeal
I don't know if this has anything to do with the upcoming release or not but, I was just in my local Hastings store. They have listed in their computers to recieve some blister packs. The computer shows these as "New Release 2010 Blister Packs" with a release date of Aug 9, 2010. They list for 4 bucks a piece. anyone have any idea what release these are from?Sounds like it could be the new Wacky set, but it could also be any Topps product, I suspect. Perhaps even another company's, thought I doubt that.
Now I'm probably gonna get hammered for this one: The sketch cards are not high on my list either. I would take the more rare bonus cards over sketch cards. :: waits for crates of demented tomatoes to come flying at me :: I think it's because they often seem like nothing more than "rough drafts" and just don't do it for me like the final artwork.Any excuse to post a classic logo!
Well said, Jean Nutty. I suspect I will likely go through the stages you mentioned. Heck, I wasn't much into anything post-OS when I got back into the hobby last year and then I went nuts and collected TONS of post-OS stuff including all the ANS cards+bonuses, 85, 91, 92 OPC, 82, 86, postcards, etc.Which one north or south Colorado?
I currently own a mere three sketch cards: Cap'n Crud (my all time fave Wacky), Fat (something about that expression -- the Ducko duck looks mighty similar, eh?), and a Cheatas.
I imagine if I get one in an ANS7 box it just might inspire me. :)
[Currently living in Colorado]
On a mildly related note, I'd love to find a place to preorder the blister boxes, bonus boxes, cereal boxes, and any other boxes in ANS7. Anyone have any clue about those?Me too. Didn't somebody say Lockwood is out of the game now? If so, that's a shame, as nobody could touch his prices.
Me too. Didn't somebody say Lockwood is out of the game now? If so, that's a shame, as nobody could touch his prices.
Me too. Didn't somebody say Lockwood is out of the game now? If so, that's a shame, as nobody could touch his prices.Lockwood had all the various boxes/pack types, and at great prices! The Walmarts here have downsized their card sections quite a lot, and I have a feeling that I'll be looking for that bonus box card here or on ebay. And there's not even KayBee for those boxes anymore :(
I went to my local Target (the "older" design type of store) and, sure enough, there was the one-page "coming soon" ad for ANS7. Though I had a little internal debate about it, I did snag it. I'm not sure if one has been posted yet, but I'll be happy to post a scan of it if it hasn't already been done.
I found myself in Target today, and the ANS7 "coming soon" sign was posted in the card section. As I stared at it, I realised that I had to have it. I too swiped the sign and brought it home. I did buy some Ultra Pro card pages, so I did contribute to Target's sales for the day. I realise that doesn't make up for me nabbing their sign. I am not advocating Target sign theft, but they do look pretty cool.
Did you get the new ANS7 promo in the new NSU magazine??
Did you get the new ANS7 promo in the new NSU magazine??
There isn't an ANS 7 promo in NSU.
I know, I didn't get one either.
Is there a new promo out? I haven't heard of/seen one.
eman
Nah, I was just kidding around! I was visualizing those who got their issues being pissed because it was missing the promo. It does seem strange though that they are not doing promo for this series.
Will there be a promo given out at ComicCon this weekend? Don't they usually give one out in San Diego?they don't even have a booth! So much product to push and no presence. I'd be picking up a 100 for you guys if they were here and had one.
What's the new WP book going to be about? Are they doing ANS because that would seriously be weird. Are they covering posters, tattoos, etc? That would seem strange for a book aimed at normal people. I can't figure out what they would do other than series 15 and 16. Doing the 85 and 91 series sort of fits but not really.
1. Ghoul Scouts
2. Play Doze
3. Just for Wolfmen
4. Dorkitos
5. Chickless
6. Hungry Mantis
7. Bumpkin Dimwits
8. V6
9. Burnt Bees
10. Seagerms
11. Cutz
12. Bruises
13. Twitley
14. Boredom
15. Death Savers
16. Stupid Pretzel
17. Kreepy Kreme
18. Mountain Dude
19. Ditz
20. Flabreze
21. Smuglers
22. Air Sick
23. Pinkies
24. Honey Tomb
25. Biteaman Water
26. Bunyuns
27. Fraid
28 Grape-Newts
29 Molten Salt
30 Iris Stings
31 County Time
32 Mrs. Blabber Mouth
33 Raven Bran
34 Simian Toes Crunch
35 Hunks
36 Ruffled
37 Tiny Cats
38 Baby Battle Pop
39 Head and Smolders
40 Vampire
41 Stuffers
42 Hormone Chili
43 Log Coffin
44 Ol' Slice
45 Jowl-o
46 Clunky
47 Toupe Ramen
48 Crutch
49 Snoresages
50 Sushi Qs
51 Raglue
52 Rat Guard
53 Sno Saps
54 Beyond Pollution
55 Kiss Kat
Wackomercial
1 Special K
2 Blubber King
3 Mouse Mix
4 Ogre Eaters
5 Octivia
6 Crimetapp
7 Stealthy Choice
8 Sweet n Slow
9 Crispux
10 MOB
11 Chopper Tone
12 Hide
13 Wiiz
14 Guitar Zero
15 Sparker
16 Yubang
17 Spread Bull
18 Wobblers
19 Maggoty Ann
20 WetFlix
Foil Classics
1 Shrunken Donuts
2 LOX
3 Pupsi
4 Delinquent
5 Ruden's
6 Scream Sicle
7 Icicle
8 Three Mosquitoes
9 Flunk
10 Schnozmopolitan
sourced from ebay purchase
I don't see Hawaiian Tragic which was pictured on the Facebook page. There are three others I did I also do not see. I wonder if they were pulled or maybe they are bonus stickers.
I was on the Nonsport Update forum this morning and came across an interesting post. It was dated June 14th, which is interesting in and of itself. At any rate, here's what it said (though the person who posted it didn't know much more than what I'm copying and pasting below):
Wacky Packs 2010 Cereal Box A 40789:
(SRP-$14.99(Prepriced)) 36/3/1+1
Release Date: 8-25-10
Each cereal box contains 14 Wacky Base Stickers PLUS 3 Wacky Commercial Stickers Plus one (1) one Wacky Commercial Red Parallel Sticker for a total of 18 stickers. One (1) Cereal Box Exclusive Sticker and one (1) Wacky Website Sticker will also be inserted into every Cereal Box for a total of 20 stickers per cereal box. Three Cereal Boxes will be shrink-wrapped together on a tray to form a single selling unit.
One (1) 18-sticker pack plus one (1) cello-wrapped 2-sticker pack per cereal box
Three (3) cereal boxes per tray
Thirty-six (36) trays per case
Do you think the exclusive stickers mentioned in these cereal boxes may replace those formerly in Wal-mart and Target boxes?
Looks like both the paintings I did are listed plus the gag I wrote that they stole.Which one did they "steal" from you?
One of mine is missing too, and one of Brent's.
This looks great!! THX for sharing!! and Welcome!! I heard the Foils might be Glow-in-the-Dark? signed? or maybe that was signed on the Wackommercial ones?? No Lents SUX...
If Hawaiian Tragic gets snubbed from ANS7, it should end up in a Lost Wackys Series 3 set (Which would also include the past shut out of ANS1-6 entries Snot Cakes, Swansong, 3 Racketteers, Twits, Miracle Warp, Rold Cold, Hi-Sea, Picky Stix, Snore Caps, Elapse Gum, plus lost 1992 Wacky series entries Sickey Mouse Viewer and Famine Circle and shut out of Old School 1 Spaghettos)
Blister packs with 3 different bonus cards
Foil cards will be all classic Wacky all done by Jay and a rare select amount will have a Jay autograph on the back.
20 Wack-O-Mercials will be rarer stickers and each as a pitchman on the back hawking the product. There are 3-4 different pitchmen. There are some rarer parallel cards for this.
A Wal-Mart or Target bonus box will be available. Only one and I'm not sure if it's at one of these places or the same one at both.
If I find them,I got you covered.
I have a difficult time locating any blister packs in my area. If anyone runs into these LMK.Will do. 8)
New info:
Foil cards will be all classic Wacky all done by Jay and a rare select amount will have a Jay autograph on the back.
20 Wack-O-Mercials will be rarer stickers and each as a pitchman on the back hawking the product. There are 3-4 different pitchmen. There are some rarer parallel cards for this.
There are sketch cards done by Fred Wheaton, Jay Lynch and Brent Engstrom. They will be fully inked cards and are extremely rare. That is EXTREMELY rare.
A Wal-Mart or Target bonus box will be available. Only one and I'm not sure if it's at one of these places or the same one at both.
Blister packs with 3 different bonus cards
The other product is the cereal boxes. They will be small boxes like Snatch-A-Pack in groups of 3. There is an A group and B group. The cereal boxes will be classic Wackies and inside is a corresponding vintage Wacky sticker of that box (Weakies box would get a Weakies card for example). You also get a bonus card in each box of a website parody. Buy any of the A or B packs of 3 boxes and you will definitely get all three Web Site cards.
I was on the Nonsport Update forum this morning and came across an interesting post. It was dated June 14th, which is interesting in and of itself. At any rate, here's what it said (though the person who posted it didn't know much more than what I'm copying and pasting below):
Wacky Packs 2010 Cereal Box A 40789:
(SRP-$14.99(Prepriced)) 36/3/1+1
Release Date: 8-25-10
Each cereal box contains 14 Wacky Base Stickers PLUS 3 Wacky Commercial Stickers Plus one (1) one Wacky Commercial Red Parallel Sticker for a total of 18 stickers. One (1) Cereal Box Exclusive Sticker and one (1) Wacky Website Sticker will also be inserted into every Cereal Box for a total of 20 stickers per cereal box. Three Cereal Boxes will be shrink-wrapped together on a tray to form a single selling unit.
One (1) 18-sticker pack plus one (1) cello-wrapped 2-sticker pack per cereal box
Three (3) cereal boxes per tray
Thirty-six (36) trays per case
Thanks, Dave! A couple quick questions. Any idea what the insert ratio is on the foils? They sound great but I hope they aren't as tough as ANS6.
For the wack-o-mercials, are they also inserted at a "tough" ratio? I don't think I care all that much about collecting all the different pitchmen, but I would hope to get at least one of each of the 20.
To clarify: are you saying only one store will carry the bonus boxes this time or both stores will carry them, but the bonus card will be the same?
Thanks!
Dave,
Can you please expound a little on "Extremely Rare" regarding the Sketch cards. Are we talking 300 cards total and one in every 800 packs ???? Just looking for a little clarity on these cards.
DrDeal
...Plus one (1) one Wacky Commercial Red Parallel Sticker...
Will do. 8)Thanks!
I wonder if one of the Wack-o-mercial pitchmen will be modeled after the late Billy Mays.
I can't talk about it. I know how many sketches there are but I was told not to talk odds and whatnot at this time. VERY rare is what I can say.Dave,honestly I don't know how you can stand the endless onslaught of questions regarding ANS 2010. Obviously you're bound by a confidentiality clause and can't discuss the specifics. What's the matter,people,don't you like surprises? It takes all the fun out of it when you know everything in advance. It'll be here soon enough,relax.
Dave,honestly I don't know how you can stand the endless onslaught of questions regarding ANS 2010. Obviously you're bound by a confidentiality clause and can't discuss the specifics. What's the matter,people,don't you like surprises? It takes all the fun out of it when you know everything in advance. It'll be here soon enough,relax.
Well, as a fan also I can see why people want to know what, how many and all that info regarding the series since they may be budgeting out for it. If I wasn't already working on them I would probably prefer to see the images when I open the packs though but a lot of the artists talk and trade images/reviews with each other so I've seen at least 62 of the stickers. I won't have too many surprises!I appreciate your getting this info for us! It certainly does help with budgeting and preordering, especially with Lockwood out of the picture, and no way to preorder any of the bonus boxes & blisters.
I called Topps today specifically to get this info for the forum but I can only get info they allow to come out and I don't push too hard. I'm not saying they won't release the ratios ever but for whatever reason they don't want them released at this point. They did release the GPK FB ratios very close to the actual release.
I appreciate your getting this info for us! It certainly does help with budgeting and preordering, especially with Lockwood out of the picture, and no way to preorder any of the bonus boxes & blisters.I'm excited about a new series coming out but I keep thinking, "How much $$$ am I going to need?" I never preorder, I always go out into the wild for bonus boxes and blister packs.
I can't talk about it. I know how many sketches there are but I was told not to talk odds and whatnot at this time. VERY rare is what I can say.
Dave,
Thanks for your candid answer. Just trying to ascertain whether the sketches are going to be somewhat attainable for me or very likely unattainable unless I get very lucky. With Flashbacks you pretty much knew that if you purchased a untouched gravity feed there would be a Gold Border card in there even though there was no gaurentee of that happening. If the odds for Sketches are 1 in 600 packs that will make it more like a printing plate situation.
Regards, DrDeal
slamjim: Did you get my private message about my inquiries of ANS7 products and thier real ones spoofed in question?
Which one did they "steal" from you?County Time Lemonade. They didn't really steal it. I submitted it as a postcard gag. After all the refusals of my ANS gags and after a long conversation with Zapata about how to create gags they will like I decided to send in County Time for ANS and it got approved. I excitedly asked when I can start painting and Zapata said "You don't. We're giving it to another artist." A classy response, eh? This is after Dead & Buried but before the two Smokin Joe gags I painted for ANS7. If it were approved as a postcard I probably would have painted it. So I made a huge mistake of submitting it for ANS. I couldn't refuse selling them the gag or they would have gotten mad at me and there goes any chance of painting in the future. So I gave it up to be a "team player" (a bullshit term to get you to bend over) and that bugs me because I wrote the gags solely to create the opportunity to paint. I hope the artist who painted my gag did an astounding amazing mind blowing job... or else! ;)
Yes, I sent you a PM
No contenders for the Bonus Box and Bonus Blister Pack bonus stickers yet announced? If so, will Hawaiian Tragic be one of the bonus stickers?
County Time Lemonade. They didn't really steal it. I submitted it as a postcard gag. After all the refusals of my ANS gags and after a long conversation with Zapata about how to create gags they will like I decided to send in County Time for ANS and it got approved. I excitedly asked when I can start painting and Zapata said "You don't. We're giving it to another artist." A classy response, eh? This is after Dead & Buried but before the two Smokin Joe gags I painted for ANS7. If it were approved as a postcard I probably would have painted it. So I made a huge mistake of submitting it for ANS. I couldn't refuse selling them the gag or they would have gotten mad at me and there goes any chance of painting in the future. So I gave it up to be a "team player" (a bullshit term to get you to bend over) and that bugs me because I wrote the gags solely to create the opportunity to paint. I hope the artist who painted my gag did an astounding amazing mind blowing job... or else! ;)Ah, too bad how that worked out. That's a funny title. But I'm sure you've got more great ones up your sleeve.
BTW, Fred's sketches will BLOW YOUR FREAKING MIND.
The problem is since they are making them extremely, extremely, extremely rare, how few of us will ever get one to enjoy?
Don't know if you will own one but you will get to see them all as Fred has them scanned. So they will still...BLOW YOUR FREAKING MIND. ;DSweet! And thanks for ALL this great info.
I understand. These will be Extremely, EXTREMELY RARE (I added another Extremely).
Don't know if you will own one but you will get to see them all as Fred has them scanned. So they will still...BLOW YOUR FREAKING MIND. ;D
I personally was hoping they wouldnt pull a Flashback with this series and include mega rare chase cards because 1 they really water down the base set and 2 Im never one of the lucky people to pull one!
I mentioned earlier that Hawaiian Tragic and Wife-Out are two of the bonus stickers. Hormone Chili in the base set has been replaced by Armor Maul. I don't know if Hormone Chili is one of the two remaining bonus stickers now or is "missing". Brent, Fred and I each have one more unaccounted for painting so I would assume the remaining two bonus cards from from these. My missing piece is called Pounds (from Pounce cat treats).
Why did Pounds get missing? Unpainted like ANS4 Cream of Meat and ANS Start Wars?
Wellll.... thanks for that compliment. But about a third of mine are what I would call "budget" sketches in that they are pretty simple. I hope folks who pull them will at least be happy with a unique hand-drawn sketch even if it isn't spectacular. I'm happy with the ones that I put more time into, though. I can't wait to see what Brent and Jay did.
How many sketches did you do? This will give us somewhat of a gauge as to how many total.
Topps asked me to not say. I wish I could, but I'm sure the information will come out.
They must post their odds on the package. I am still a bit confused why this series is so secretive. This series is coming out in a month and there is no info at all? This is strange because you would think that any publicity id good publicity. I think it is really strange that Topps would hold this info as a big secret. I mean, the set is done, the cards have been packaged, but still nothing. Why leave the Wacky community in the dark. They should know this is HUGE!
The sketch cards were just completed a few days ago
Hope they didn't ship via media mail this time... ;)
No info at all? All the inserts, bonus stuff, extra cereal series, etc have been announced. The only thing not listed yet is the odds on a few of the chase cards. The cards have NOT been packaged. The sketch cards were just completed a few days ago and have to go through an approval process. I'm sure part of this is delaying the odds as some may have to be left out for whatever reason(s). Or they may have other reasons for not listing the odds until release.
Does anyone know what the odds were for Garbage Pail Kids Flashback Sketches and how many of those were done? Maybe they used that experience as a guide to set up this release?I'm not sure what the sketch odds were, but the colored border odds were probably twice as good as what wackys had - as GPK had a color border in every pack. Wacky collectors got the shaft on that one.
DrDeal
The cards have NOT been packaged. The sketch cards were just completed a few days ago and have to go through an approval process.I'd like to be a member of that committee! ;D
Does anyone know what the odds were for Garbage Pail Kids Flashback Sketches and how many of those were done? Maybe they used that experience as a guide to set up this release?I'm unsure of the total number of GPK sketches done (and I threw away my Flashback wrappers), but the GPK websites seem to be in agreement. The consensus is,
I'm unsure of the total number of GPK sketches done (and I threw away my Flashback wrappers), but the GPK websites seem to be in agreement. The consensus is,Thanks for the info.
1:229 packs
1:10 boxes
I'm unsure of the total number of GPK sketches done (and I threw away my Flashback wrappers), but the GPK websites seem to be in agreement. The consensus is,
1:229 packs
1:10 boxes
I bet it's more like 1:1000 packs, since I believe one of those last quotes was extremely extremely rare.
I bet it's more like 1:1000 packs, since I believe one of those last quotes was extremely extremely rare.
So there is not a lot of talk going on lately about ANS 7. I wonder if everyone is just burnt out about deadline promises that are not usually met, so are avoiding any hype as to not be let down. Or maybe too many spoilers here. Personally I've been avoiding looking at any of the spoilers as I like to see the titles for the first time when opening up the packs. Anyway, I hope they still do come out in this month August !!!
I'm okay to enjoy them whenever they come out. If they meet this month's target - great. If it isn't until next month or the month after, I am okay too. Lots of things keeping me busy right now.
Maybe not enough spoilers here in the spoiler thread? Here are the bits form the most recent Non-Sport Update for those who have not sought out the magazine (yet):
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Maybe not enough spoilers here in the spoiler thread? Here are the bits form the most recent Non-Sport Update for those who have not sought out the magazine (yet):
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Hey Dude,How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop? The world may never know...............
Is there a difference between "Autographed Foils" and "Rare Autographed Foils" listed on the bottom of the first cell sheet...I thought the sketch cards were to be truely 'RARE'??? seems redundent...the test sheet (3rd one) talks about "glow-in-the dark-foils" - but that is not listed and was assumed to be 'Out' right??
Autographed Foils, Gold Parallel Wack-o-mercials, or Sketch Cards - which is the Rarest?? :o
I have decided that I am not going to pre-purchase any ANS7/2010 Wackys. I am going to wait a bit and see what happens to the box prices on eBay. I have a feeling that within a month or two ANS7 boxes will be selling for very cheap. In hindsight, I should have done this for all the ANS releases.
I agree that in hindsight that would have been the best bet up until now, but it sounds like the chase sets/sketchs will be much different and rarer than the prior series, and you might be kicking yourself for not ordering more! I will probably pre-order boxes this time around which I haven't done up to this point.
I have a ton of fun just opening packs, so I'd really like to preorder a whole lot, like I did with ANS4-6 and the Flashbacks. But, all DACardworld offers is regular boxes. So, I think I'm going to stick with my 3 box order from the comic store, and then I'll just have to try to clean out the local Target for the bonus boxes and blisters. Still waffling though.........
Is there anywhere that you know of to pre-order a case?
those look awesome! Especially the cereal boxes!
Wow, I'm speechless and my anticipation has just gone ba-zing-a !
Here's a Series 7 One Sheet. Sorry if it's been posted before
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Here's a Series 7 One Sheet. Sorry if it's been posted before
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I'm pretty jazzed about this series. Looks like a lot of fun. That Pupsi foil is sweet!
Wow, thanks for posting the one-sheet!..... By the way, where did this one-sheet come from?
those look awesome! Especially the cereal boxes!
Wow, I'm speechless and my anticipation has just gone ba-zing-a !
Wow, thanks for posting the one-sheet! I agree with others that the cereal boxes look very cool. I'm still a tad confused on one thing. Do the stickers with the Wack-o-mercials have different fronts than the base stickers? If so, what are the insertions rates of those stickers vs. the base stickers? Also, do we know the insertion rates for the foil stickers?
Is there a difference between "Autographed Foils" and "Rare Autographed Foils" listed on the bottom of the first cell sheet...I thought the sketch cards were to be truely 'RARE'??? seems redundent...the test sheet (3rd one) talks about "glow-in-the dark-foils" - but that is not listed and was assumed to be 'Out' right??
Autographed Foils, Gold Parallel Wack-o-mercials, or Sketch Cards - which is the Rarest?? :o
Is there a link as to where you can pickup the magazine? Is it worth it all has it all been posted??thx
Two questions:I have the same questions. If the set is 1-75, and if that is on the checklist, then I would feel that I couldn't sell a 'set' without the 20 short prints.
1. Are the 20 Wack-o-mercial #'ed starting from 56-75? If they are short printed and considered part of the base set then it may be harder to sell off any extra sets as they wouldn't be complete.
2. Any idea if Topps will be selling the cereal boxes on their website, or where else we could get them. Topps has done similar things for their 2010 baseball series, having a different player on each box. However, they are sold individually (I think at around 9.99 each).
I want this series to be a big success, so that there will be future sets.
The glow-in-the-dark idea was definitely dropped between the time that the Non-Sport Update magazine article was written and its publication date.
I wish I knew the rarity scale for the inserts but Topps hasn't revealed that yet. If I had to guess, I would expect something like this:
- 55 base set cards (common)
- Wack-O-Mercial parallels (less common, with some border colors tougher)
- Un-autographed foils (tough)
- Autographed foils (really tough)
- Sketch cards (really REALLY tough)
The rarity of the sketches vs. autographed foils will depend on how many cards that Jay signed, I have not heard that (or don't remember).
The glow-in-the-dark idea was definitely dropped between the time that the Non-Sport Update magazine article was written and its publication date.
I wish I knew the rarity scale for the inserts but Topps hasn't revealed that yet. If I had to guess, I would expect something like this:
- 55 base set cards (common)
- Wack-O-Mercial parallels (less common, with some border colors tougher)
- Un-autographed foils (tough)
- Autographed foils (really tough)
- Sketch cards (really REALLY tough)
The rarity of the sketches vs. autographed foils will depend on how many cards that Jay signed, I have not heard that (or don't remember).
Do you know if they are going to have 'blisters' and are the 'Cereal Boxes' THE Bonus Boxes or are they going to have bonus boxes as well?? THX
A Wal-Mart or Target bonus box will be available. Only one and I'm not sure if it's at one of these places or the same one at both.
Blister packs with 3 different bonus cards will be available.
Thx..I guess the blisters are being sold @ Target or Walmart as well...??I would think so, as that's where they've been ever since ANS2
Looks like a good series.
Here's a Series 7 One Sheet. Sorry if it's been posted before
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Looks like a good series.
New Art. What does that mean?
So Is there a definite street date for these? Next week, two weeks, month?the sell date that's been listed most recently with both the standard boxes and the cereal boxes is 8/25
8/25 is a Wednesday - so if Diamond is shipping them to comic shops that week we won't know until after 2pm on Monday the 23rd.
On todays wacky digible note on Facebook it said ANS 7 will be on store shelves 8-18. That's a whole week earlier than expected. Will wait and see.
On todays wacky digible note on Facebook it said ANS 7 will be on store shelves 8-18. That's a whole week earlier than expected. Will wait and see.
On todays wacky digible note on Facebook it said ANS 7 will be on store shelves 8-18. That's a whole week earlier than expected. Will wait and see.
I also saw this on the FB post about today's Wacky digible. I plan to make a swing by Target and/or Wal-Mart the middle of next week, just in case.
Topps reply on Facebook is street date August 25th.
So it will be next week or 2 weeks from now?
IMO The last thing we need on here is to jinx this thing and make it take longer.Mark, I’m almost convinced (two thirds, to be precise) that the LE PC 6 shipping debacle was due to the nature of the number six.
So it will be next week or 2 weeks from now?
Topps was set up at the National Sports Card Convention this past weekend in Baltimore.
I was told by a rep that the release date was 8/25. Naturally, they didn't bother to bring any promos or flyers on the product.
Waaaaaaaaaaaa! I want my Wackys!!!!
:: regains composure ::
Calm down, they will arrive as long as there is no last minute mistake like Wacky Packages Old School series 1 had.... I was just being a sarcastic duck. ;)
The biggest decision right now is whether or not to pre-order a couple of boxes...
The biggest decision right now is whether or not to pre-order a couple of boxes...
If there's a comic shop near you, they can probably order you some boxes, and then they might even order a box to sell as packs, which could attract some new fans.
If Target or Walmart carry it, it will be good for everyone who wants ANS 7. They were the one mainly the source where I got ANS1-6 and all the Flashbacks as well. Not to mention the Bonus Boxes that were made for those two stores.
They usually had a Tower box that would drop individual packs, once the series was done, the store manager would let me have the display
Choke_Wagon
They usually had a Tower box that would drop individual packs, once the series was done, the store manager would let me have the display
Lately I've seen some "double wide" gravity feeds at Target. That would be cool if Wackys go double wide this series. More room for artwork!I saw a few of those today as well. This was at a Target that still had flyers from April in the display section. April? wow. so much for hoping to find an ANS7 flyer...
the other interesting one will be wal*mart. they almost exclusively use these little black squat boxes for card packs. Kind of like miniature gravity feeds. I think most of them just have a clear plastic sleeve stuck to the front of the box and they just swap out header cards for what's inside.
I still haven't placed my pre-order yet, but plan to do so this week once my credit card billing cycle for the current month ends. I'm planning to buy two boxes, but it would help to know the odds for the inserts being offered this go-around (unless it got posted elsewhere and I missed it).
I checked one of our Targets and one of our Wal*Marts yesterday. Neither had any sign of Wackys. I'm going to contact managers of the stores nearby (there are several of each within 10 miles or so) to see if any plan to have them.
If not, perhaps someone would be willing to buy some store-specific boxes (like if they have bonus cards and/or the cereal boxes) for me? I can pay via PayPal easy enough. :)
I would imagine people here will help each other out with bonus boxes, etc if needed. I have a number of Targets, Walmarts, Shopkos around here, so I'll try to pick up some extras in case they're needed.
I checked one of our Targets and one of our Wal*Marts yesterday. Neither had any sign of Wackys. I'm going to contact managers of the stores nearby (there are several of each within 10 miles or so) to see if any plan to have them.it's doubtful a store manager would know anything - I think the card sections are pretty much solely maintained and run by the Excel rep for Target and the other rep (forget the name right now) that does Wal*mart. You'd probably be better off trying to get ahold of Excel and the other guys to see what they plan to stock.
If not, perhaps someone would be willing to buy some store-specific boxes (like if they have bonus cards and/or the cereal boxes) for me? I can pay via PayPal easy enough. :)
Why would your credit card billing cycle help you. It's about $80 for 2 boxes regardless.
Looks like Topps has updated their ANS 7 page to include odds. Here is the link:got rid of all the typos, errors and spelled wackys correctly. Awesome!
http://www.topps.com/ent/brands/NewWackyWeb/Wacky-Web-page.html
It also clarify's the # of cards in the cereal boxes. I wouldn't think they would go over $15.00 for the 3 pack now, but we'll see.
Looks like Topps has updated their ANS 7 page to include odds. Here is the link:
http://www.topps.com/ent/brands/NewWackyWeb/Wacky-Web-page.html
It also clarify's the # of cards in the cereal boxes. I wouldn't think they would go over $15.00 for the 3 pack now, but we'll see.
Though I'm not pleased with the crazy odds for the "fancy" foils, I am pleased that the regular foils are just 1:4. And not sure if I still completely understand the wack-o-mercial thing, but 1:4 seems OK. I do wish it were a smaller subset. Even with perfect collation, it seems like one will have to buy 80 packs (at $160 plus tax retail) to get a full set of 20 stickers at 1:4 odds per pack.with the wack-o-mercials, there is 1 in every pack. so with perfect pulls, you'd get the set in 20 packs - in just one box.
hmm. foils, flash foils and gold flash foils. I wonder what the difference is between regular foil and flash?
hmm. foils, flash foils and gold flash foils. I wonder what the difference is between regular foil and flash?Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. How much more can a foil be flashy? :^)
Probably be the same format as before, 1 bonus card per bonus box found in Target, Walmart, elsewhere ?
Probably be the same format as before, 1 bonus card per bonus box found in Target, Walmart, elsewhere ?
I have not peeked at the checklist as I like to be surprised so I am glad I do not know what the bonus cards are.
Everyone is talking about pre-ordering boxes, where is anyone doing that? I do not see anything up on the Topps site and I feel weird ordering from elsewhere unless it is a legitimate card store, but then usually the mark up is outrageous.
Looks like DAcards is sold out. Potomac is showing $43 per box. Anyone have a great online deal link?Sold out!? Oops. I waited too long to order.
Nah, he's asking what the actual titles are that are bonus stickers. There are 4 bonus stickers I know of. 3 in blisters and 1 in a bonus box (Target and /or Wal-Mart will have the same bonus box or Wal-Mart will not have it at all). Subject to change of course.
I wonder what a flash foil is also. With these huge odds the base sets will be worthless. I may be throwing away truck loads ;)
If only slayskool were here to rant about the chase card odds...YA......that would be super fantastic!!!!!!
I thought I ordered an ANS 7 brochure by winning an auction on e-bay. Turns out it was not a physical item but a PDF file for your computer. I was bummed about that as I wanted the physical item. Dave, do you know if there is going to be any Dealer Sell Sheets or Brochures on ANS 7?I have been looking for months on ebay for a sell sheet or brochure. I have seen that PDF auction (I almost bid on it until I realised what it was). If anyone knows if they exist, please post. Thyanks.
I have been looking for months on ebay for a sell sheet or brochure. I have seen that PDF auction (I almost bid on it until I realised what it was). If anyone knows if they exist, please post. Thyanks.
If only slayskool were here to rant about the chase card odds...
with the wack-o-mercials, there is 1 in every pack. so with perfect pulls, you'd get the set in 20 packs - in just one box.
The 1:4 odds are for the red bordered variation of the wack-o cards - and if you go for a set of those, that'll take the 80 packs.
with the wack-o-mercials, there is 1 in every pack. so with perfect pulls, you'd get the set in 20 packs - in just one box.
The 1:4 odds are for the red bordered variation of the wack-o cards - and if you go for a set of those, that'll take the 80 packs.
So in comparison to the Flashback golds which were 1:204 packs, the gold flash foils at 1:700 will be 3.5 times tougher! The sketch cards will be almost 12 times tougher than the flashback golds. If total production #'s are similar to Flashbacks than there would only be around a dozen of each gold flash foil title produced? Actually I'm not taking into consideration the 55 vs. 72 titles, am I? I'm thinking if there are 55 gold foil titles there would be approx 15 titles each produced (assuming production #'s were equal to flashbacks).my initial take of the flyer was that the flash and gold flash variations were for the 10 foil titles.
So in comparison to the Flashback golds which were 1:204 packs, the gold flash foils at 1:700 will be 3.5 times tougher! The sketch cards will be almost 12 times tougher than the flashback golds. If total production #'s are similar to Flashbacks than there would only be around a dozen of each gold flash foil title produced? Actually I'm not taking into consideration the 55 vs. 72 titles, am I? I'm thinking if there are 55 gold foil titles there would be approx 15 titles each produced (assuming production #'s were equal to flashbacks).
So in comparison to the Flashback golds which were 1:204 packs, the gold flash foils at 1:700 will be 3.5 times tougher! The sketch cards will be almost 12 times tougher than the flashback golds. If total production #'s are similar to Flashbacks than there would only be around a dozen of each gold flash foil title produced? Actually I'm not taking into consideration the 55 vs. 72 titles, am I? I'm thinking if there are 55 gold foil titles there would be approx 15 titles each produced (assuming production #'s were equal to flashbacks).
my initial take of the flyer was that the flash and gold flash variations were for the 10 foil titles.
but it sounds like you think it's the base cards that are getting silver and gold flashing? After looking at the flyer again, I think you're right. And that would certainly clear up the difference in foils vs flash foils.
so flash foils odds are the same as a silver set for FB, and the gold, like you say, is just crazy
With those type of odds, I would imagine, that would put the value of a sketch card at over $1000. The gold flash would be probably around $500 or so when the craze hits. Another fun time to watch ebay!
I've been on the fence for a while about this new series and now I am not sure I am going to buy any of them except for maybe the cool cereal boxes.
That was my initial inclination, but looking at it again it very well could be just for the 10 Foil titles. It's not very clear on the promo. 10 titles vs. 55 would certainly help with someone crazy enough to try to assemble a full set.My guess is that the Topps website ad is stating that there will be ONE Wack-O-Mercial card (it's not a sticker) per pack; In every FOUR packs there will be one red bordered Wack-O-Mercial card; in every TWELVE packs there will be one silvery Flash Foil Wack-O-Mercial card and in every SEVEN HUNDRED packs there will be one gold flash foil Wack-O-Mercial card. Best, Rolling Fattie
Loren, most likely I'll get the one box I ordered from my local comic shop via Diamond (if the guys at the shop remembered to special order it for me - it is always hit and miss with them), one or two bonus boxes (if I can find them anywhere) and a set of the cool cereal boxes (if I can find them anywhere as well). The key on those last two items for me is IF I can find them locally in the wild. If I can't, I won't be majorly inclined to pay outrageous eBay prices on them.Hey dude,
Based on the stated odds I will not chase the Gold Flash Foil cards, Autographed Foils or Sketches.
I purchased 300 packs of FB1 with no Gold Border card hit. Maybe my stategy of buying fewer packs of ANS7 will yield some of the poor odds cards but I will not go after them. I felt like someone rubbing off scratch card lottery tickets after opening about 100 FB1 packs. It became joyless. This time around I will look forward to completing the better odd sets. I look forward to trading with forum members to make that happen. If lightning strikes it will sweet but not mandatory. Does anyone want to speculate on what sketches will sell for?
DrDeal
What is the difference, if any, between the Hobby boxes ( the ones they are selling at Potomac) and the Retail boxes??? is it a poster...never understood that? does it matter? still the same pack count right? (8ct/24pack) thx
My guess is that the Topps website ad is stating that there will be ONE Wack-O-Mercial card (it's not a sticker) per pack; In every FOUR packs there will be one red bordered Wack-O-Mercial card; in every TWELVE packs there will be one silvery Flash Foil Wack-O-Mercial card and in every SEVEN HUNDRED packs there will be one gold flash foil Wack-O-Mercial card. Best, Rolling Fattie
That part is fairly clear, but are the Flash Gold Foils based on the 10 Foil titles or the 55 base titles?what he's saying is that the red, silver and gold are all based on the 20 Wack-O-Mercial cards.
what he's saying is that the red, silver and gold are all based on the 20 Wack-O-Mercial cards.
I like that interpretation the best.
Thanks, I skimmed it too fast. So now we have 3 possible scenarios. When you say you like that option the best is that because of personal preference or because you think it's the most likely scenario?I think it is the most likely.
I think it is the most likely.
a "flash foil" foil card doesn't seem to make any sense, but having silver and gold borders for cards we know for sure already have a red border seems logical
Thanks, I skimmed it too fast. So now we have 3 possible scenarios. When you say you like that option the best is that because of personal preference or because you think it's the most likely scenario?
what he's saying is that the red, silver and gold are all based on the 20 Wack-O-Mercial cards.
I like that interpretation the best.
I would think that we are back to Red, Silver and Gold Borders on the 55 base titles. I highly doubt that the Foils which are based on Classic wackies and are already a subset will have variations.we know for sure the 20 card sub-set has the red borders. not the 55 card base set. makes sense that the silver and gold are with those 20 as well.
DrDeal
Well, the 3 bonus stickers confirmed will be Hawaiian Tragic, Wife Out, and maybe Sparker plus 1 bonus TBA.
Well, the 3 bonus stickers confirmed will be Hawaiian Tragic, Wife Out, and maybe Sparker plus 1 bonus TBA.I'm curious where you heard that news? did you call up Topps?
I wonder how many total bonus stickers? Seems like 6 in the Cereal boxes plus 1 (at least) in the Wal*Mart/Target boxes?
Could be, it would help if we had total production #'s so we could calculate the total # of sketches based on our estimates.now that we have some odds for the sketches and signatures, we can make some off the cuff guesses at production numbers.
we know for sure the 20 card sub-set has the red borders. not the 55 card base set. makes sense that the silver and gold are with those 20 as well.I missed the post that confirmed the 20 card sub set has the red borders. It would be great if Neil, Dave or someone else who is on this forum and has Topps ties could shed some light on the specifics we are speculating on here. Now that odds have been released I would think these points could be illuminated.
I agree, there won't be variations on the foils, other than some will have Jay's signature
I thought I'd seen at least one place on ebay that had a pre-sale. Don't have a link right now, but take a look and I think you'll find it/them.
At any rate, I'll be likely placing my pre-order at Dacardworld tomorrow, but if they really are sold out, I'd appreciate other sites I can be directed to for pre-orders. Thanks.
I missed the post that confirmed the 20 card sub set has the red borders.the red parallels being the 20 card sub-set is stated and pictured on the topps online flyer.
Just checked Dacardworld and I didn't see anything about them being sold out of ANS7.
Part of me wonders if the "flash foil" and "gold flash foil" are meant to be like the Refractors in Topps Chrome and Finest sets. The Refractors are my favorite parallels, and while I've never tried to complete a set of those parallels, I've always kept those I've pulled because they look so nice. If Topps is doing these "flash foil" inserts like that, then that's great.
Regarding what Paul (slayskool) would say about the odds for sketch and autograph cards, I think he'd have less of an issue with that because these are unique items to chase. His issue with the gold FBs was the number of cards in a parallel set that didn't really look that special. And while I know some people liked the challenge of putting that set together, I'll be honest: I didn't really like the way the gold FBs looked.
At any rate, I'll be likely placing my pre-order at Dacardworld tomorrow, but if they really are sold out, I'd appreciate other sites I can be directed to for pre-orders. Thanks.
Just checked Dacardworld and I didn't see anything about them being sold out of ANS7.Did you ever see any FB2 golds in person?
Part of me wonders if the "flash foil" and "gold flash foil" are meant to be like the Refractors in Topps Chrome and Finest sets. The Refractors are my favorite parallels, and while I've never tried to complete a set of those parallels, I've always kept those I've pulled because they look so nice. If Topps is doing these "flash foil" inserts like that, then that's great.
Regarding what Paul (slayskool) would say about the odds for sketch and autograph cards, I think he'd have less of an issue with that because these are unique items to chase. His issue with the gold FBs was the number of cards in a parallel set that didn't really look that special. And while I know some people liked the challenge of putting that set together, I'll be honest: I didn't really like the way the gold FBs looked.
At any rate, I'll be likely placing my pre-order at Dacardworld tomorrow, but if they really are sold out, I'd appreciate other sites I can be directed to for pre-orders. Thanks.
I'm all for the sketch cards, but I think they may be an odd fit for an ANS series. Seems more appropriate in the Postcard and OLDS sets.
I agree it seems more likely the 20 card sub-set has the red borders, and possibly the silver and gold (although "flash foil" is still really mysterious).
I wonder if the odds on gold are actually 1:70 or 1:100 (mb a typo)? 1:700 seems insane considering the FB's were 1:204.
Loren, most likely I'll get the one box I ordered from my local comic shop via Diamond (if the guys at the shop remembered to special order it for me - it is always hit and miss with them), one or two bonus boxes (if I can find them anywhere) and a set of the cool cereal boxes (if I can find them anywhere as well). The key on those last two items for me is IF I can find them locally in the wild. If I can't, I won't be majorly inclined to pay outrageous eBay prices on them.Thats my take on this series as well, Martin.
DAcards showed they were out a couple days ago and then they had more to pre-order yesterday.It's not much, but I did find coupon codes for DAcardworld out on the web. $5 off orders more than $50.
It's not much, but I did find coupon codes for DAcardworld out on the web. $5 off orders more than $50.
on the last page for ordering, put in 683 8WN7 (expires 8/31) or 578 965R (expires 9/30).
Did you ever see any FB2 golds in person?
Thanks just placed an order with them. Got the case and the code there saved me around 5 bucks !I wonder when they are going to ask for the balance to these cases? I went to their site to pay but can't figure it out. Anyone?
Thanks for the info.
I wonder when they are going to ask for the balance to these cases? I went to their site to pay but can't figure it out. Anyone?it just states that it must be paid by 1 week prior to shipping. Seems like they should be sending you an invoice and not just waiting and hoping for you to pay them.
it just states that it must be paid by 1 week prior to shipping. Seems like they should be sending you an invoice and not just waiting and hoping for you to pay them.
I noticed that Stingray over on the other forum mentioned he received a shipping notice from DA today, with cards expected to arrive Friday. Anyone else get something like this? I sure didn't.
So...is it this week or next the ANS7 Wacky Packages stuff hits stores and comic shops?
it just states that it must be paid by 1 week prior to shipping. Seems like they should be sending you an invoice and not just waiting and hoping for you to pay them.I wasn't happy with DA Card's preorder process, and that question of how to know when and how to pay the balance was one thing that bothered me, since as I recall if you 'cancel', they keep your deposit. Also, although the case price was $300, since the deposit was only $100, the item wasn't coming up as meeting the $150 requirement for free shipping.
I noticed that Stingray over on the other forum mentioned he received a shipping notice from DA today, with cards expected to arrive Friday. Anyone else get something like this? I sure didn't.
Diamond Distribution is not shipping them this week (the item was not on their "due in stores this week" list). So scratch comic book shops for this week.
So it's next week...
I just ran into the rep who stocks the cards and boxes in Target. The only WP's he had were a few ANS2 boxes. Try again next week is what he said.
I will guess sketch cards at $500.00 each, unless they are in color!
now that we have some odds for the sketches and signatures, we can make some off the cuff guesses at production numbers.
the odds for sketches are 1:2340
the odds for autographs are 1:1700
Going with the FBII production of ~460,000 packs, we can come up with a similar number for ANS7
If there are 200 sketches, that would give us 200 x 2340 = 468,000 packs, which is about the same.
Which then gives 275 autographs.
200 sketches and 275 autographs seem like a good initial guess at this.
I agree with that but if Sportzfreak wants them then I would guess $700-$800 a piece on them.
This would also mean that if the gold flash cards are of the 20 sticker subset, then there would be 33 of each of them: 33 X 20 X 700 = 462,000
or if there are 55 gold flash cards then we are looking at 12 of each: 12 X 55 X 700 = 462,000
But i believe the magic # is 994,500 packs.
425 sketches X 2340 = 994,500
585 autographs X 1700 = 994,500
71 of each gold flash X 20 X 700 = 994,000
So it looks like there might be almost a million packs. Does this look right?
I do think it's possible but unlikely for the reasons that others have stated here. I know it would make collecting the set do-able where the others would be tough.
I think at 20 titles it's a least realistically possible but if it's on the base set forget it.
I thought it was the subset that had the colored borders
It's getting all so confusing that I doubt any of us will really know until the series hits the stores and we start pack crackin' :D
I thought it was the subset that had the colored borders
I'm not even sure about that. The ad says the red borders go with the wack-o-mercials but the picture they have is a regular title, not a wack-o mercial. Were also not sure what sub-set the gold foils go with. I guess we'll know soon enough!hmm? no. the red border card in the ad (MOB) is one of the wack-o-mercial set, card #10 of 20 on the checklist.
A reliable source tells me that shoptopps.com will have ANS7 available on Aug. 25! I think there's going to be a special offer, too!
Do you know if shoptopps.com will have the cereal box packs for sale also? I already ordered 8 hobby boxes (a case) from dacardworld.com.
Do you know if shoptopps.com will have the cereal box packs for sale also? I already ordered 8 hobby boxes (a case) from dacardworld.com.
Welcome to the forum Glocky!
Do you know if shoptopps.com will have the cereal box packs for sale also? I already ordered 8 hobby boxes (a case) from dacardworld.com.
I believe they will!Great news, Neil! Thanks for sharing.
I see one of my gags (Yubang) made it to the "rare" Wack-O-Mercials subset. I may never see the actual card itself, lol...Congrats on getting a gag in. Especially one that sounds so off color!
But i believe the magic # is 994,500 packs.that's a high # relative to the flashback sets, which had 587,000 packs for FB1 and 460,000 packs for FB2
So it looks like there might be almost a million packs. Does this look right?
that's a high # relative to the flashback sets, which had 587,000 packs for FB1 and 460,000 packs for FB2
will ANS7 have a print run twice as large as the flashback sets? I'm doubting that, but we'll find out soon.
After the set is released this week I'm sure Jay will be able to tell us how many foils he signed, and then all the insert and print run numbers will be easily figured out.
A reliable source tells me that shoptopps.com will have ANS7 available on Aug. 25! I think there's going to be a special offer, too!
A couple questions:1. I am not sure if they have done it in the past with Flashbacks but I don't recall any ANS stuff for sale on Topps.com
1) Is this the first time Topps has offered onlines sales of a retail release on the same day the retail release drops?
2) Did we always have a "street date" for ANS in the past? Based on what has been posted here; It looks like Topps does not want any stores or online dealers to have cards in our hands prior to 8-25. I was not aware that was done with cards; it is always the case with music.
I have one box of ANS7 ordered from DAcardworld. I plan on hitting some Targets and purchasing from the Topps Shop on Wed.
DrDeal
1. I am not sure if they have done it in the past with Flashbacks but I don't recall any ANS stuff for sale on Topps.com
2. Target has leaked product earlier in the past. I don't think the 25th is set in stone. You may find them early next week. It's all a mystery!
I wonder if Topps will start selling them on their site Monday or Tues? The reason I say that is because they have to ship and that way people can get them on release day.
It would be cool if Topps could take a cue from the comic book world and do some type of "First Day" promo card you get with any order placed prior to or on the 25th. Neil stated there may be a special offer for on-line purchases. Time will tell. With all this talk I want to make sure I at least attempt to get cards by Wed. My one box from DA Cardworld may turn up Wed. I jotted down a list of Stores near me in the Topps Store Locator and will call them tomorrow to determine where to go on Wed. With Flashbacks Target was a few days behind the Hobby Stores in getting product. Looking forward to this coming week.I sure hope Target store get them in this week. I will be road tripping down to New Mexico this week and will hit every Target store through Denver, Colo Springs, & Pueblo. Could be a fun and expensive road trip!
DrDeal
1. I am not sure if they have done it in the past with Flashbacks but I don't recall any ANS stuff for sale on Topps.com
2. Target has leaked product earlier in the past. I don't think the 25th is set in stone. You may find them early next week. It's all a mystery!
I wonder if Topps will start selling them on their site Monday or Tues? The reason I say that is because they have to ship and that way people can get them on release day.
I was under the assumption that 8/25 was the ship date and would be the date Topps would have them online. I think if we want them in our hands on Wed. we'll have to get lucky and find them in the retailers or maybe our local comic shops.I called DA Cardworld today and was told my pre-ordered cards will ship today for arrival Wed to comply with Topps' streetdate of 8/25. I have not been able to find a hobby shop that will carry this release. I picked up flashback 1's early at a Hobby shop in Aberdeen NJ. I called them today and they no longer sell Wacky's due to being asked to purchase by the case. They only got two 24 pack boxes of Flashback 1's. Target looks to be the play. I went into a WalMart in my area yesterday and there was no card section. I found a mgr and was told that they don't know where the card section is at present. They are doing a store reno and the the card section was misplaced. Typical WalMart.
I called DA Cardworld today and was told my pre-ordered cards will ship today for arrival Wed to comply with Topps' streetdate of 8/25.
DrDeal
I called DA Cardworld today and was told my pre-ordered cards will ship today for arrival Wed to comply with Topps' streetdate of 8/25. I have not been able to find a hobby shop that will carry this release. I picked up flashback 1's early at a Hobby shop in Aberdeen NJ. I called them today and they no longer sell Wacky's due to being asked to purchase by the case. They only got two 24 pack boxes of Flashback 1's. Target looks to be the play. I went into a WalMart in my area yesterday and there was no card section. I found a mgr and was told that they don't know where the card section is at present. They are doing a store reno and the the card section was misplaced. Typical WalMart.Thanks for sharing this. This is good info. At least we now know that we can at least buy the Cereal boxes direct from Topps if Target stores don't carry them.
Spoke to someone at Topps-Online store. Cards will be sold via the site starting at 7am Wed. They will have boxes for $48.00. Cereal box 3 Packs for $14.95 (Two Three Packs) as well as Bonus boxes (Not sure on pricing for those but prob $9.95) I asked if they would have free shipping and that has yet to be determined. I will be online at 7 on Wed.
DrDeal
I called DA Cardworld today and was told my pre-ordered cards will ship today for arrival Wed to comply with Topps' streetdate of 8/25. I have not been able to find a hobby shop that will carry this release. I picked up flashback 1's early at a Hobby shop in Aberdeen NJ. I called them today and they no longer sell Wacky's due to being asked to purchase by the case. They only got two 24 pack boxes of Flashback 1's. Target looks to be the play. I went into a WalMart in my area yesterday and there was no card section. I found a mgr and was told that they don't know where the card section is at present. They are doing a store reno and the the card section was misplaced. Typical WalMart.
Spoke to someone at Topps-Online store. Cards will be sold via the site starting at 7am Wed. They will have boxes for $48.00. Cereal box 3 Packs for $14.95 (Two Three Packs) as well as Bonus boxes (Not sure on pricing for those but prob $9.95) I asked if they would have free shipping and that has yet to be determined. I will be online at 7 on Wed.
DrDeal
I'll know Monday after 2pm EST when Diamond puts up their new "shipping this week" list.... and the verdict is... this week's ship list does *not* show wacky packs... so don't expect them at the comic shops.
Thanks for sharing this. This is good info. At least we now know that we can at least buy the Cereal boxes direct from Topps if Target stores don't carry them.
Spoke to someone at Topps-Online store. Cards will be sold via the site starting at 7am Wed.
Thanks for sharing this. This is good info. At least we now know that we can at least buy the Cereal boxes direct from Topps if Target stores don't carry them.
There was a message from Topps on Facebook saying that Target and Walmart will be selling the cereal boxes.
Still, I will be ordering some cereal & bonus boxes from ToppsOnline Wed...
Dude thx for the info...I also think target is the way to go - heisted one of those flyers today real nice..so now this hobby has transcended me to stealing sh*t that's not for sale...go figure...CRAZY!! but FUN!!!
I did buy some Pepsi throwback as well to keep things in perspective!!!
DrDeal, do you got the time zone on that? :D
7 AM Eastern Standard Time.I think you mean Daylight Time... as that's what the majority of the US is currently under.
DrDeal
I received an email today from dacardworld that said my order has been shipped. Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I just received shipping info for my 2nd day air package of 2 cases and I would imagine my 1 overnight case will be shipping tomorrow. Too bad I won't be here to open them. I guess I will have to wait until Friday. At least they will be here this week! I will have to scout out some Target's during my travels. Should be fun!
Glad the September 1 date for comic shops to get ANS7 is not a last minute delay!
Should be fun!
I have already spent over $1000 for this series. I don't think I spent over $400 for any ANS series.
I just got back from a Target and they still have the poster up. I was thinking about taking it but then I thought about getting caught for shoplifting so I moved on. Sad....People, you don't need to steal these things. Just ask for them. That's how I got the one in Loveland.
People, you don't need to steal these things. Just ask for them. That's how I got the one in Loveland.I'd ask if I could find one. Unfortunately, the only 2 Targets I can get to right now are the ones that don't put up the flyers.
;D Just got my email notification from dacardworld a few minutes ago that my ANS7 case has shipped. ;DI got my email notification a few hours ago, but there was no UPS shipping info at the time.
I got my email notification a few hours ago, but there was no UPS shipping info at the time.That's why I paid a bit extra for fast shipping otherwise mine wouldn't be at my door until next week also.
Now the UPS shipping info is available on their site - and expected delivery isn't until next Monday, 8/30. Seriously bummed.
I got a notice that my pre-order shipped today as well. I will likely order cereal and bonus boxes through Topps Online as well.
I suspect DaCardWorld went ahead and shipped out orders now that they have received product. I wonder if the Aug. 25 release date is meant to be for the retail sector or hobby shops?
I am not slated to get my pre-ordered ANS7 boxes from Worlds of Westfield Comics and TFAW.com until September 2010.
I might wait to buy a case or two in a few months when the prices drop to match the other ANS stuff. There won't be any shortage of ANS7 for a loooong time.
Why do you say this? Are you just speculating about this or is it because you know what the print run is?I think he is generalizing because historically ANS hasn't had a very high value a few months after release. Actually the time to get into this is now if you are looking to make some great deals on chase cards and such. Look what happened to the FB series. Everyone was going for the golds so the base cards are basically not worth much and there is a glut of inventory.
Just purchased a Full Gravity feed with 48 ANS7 packs at Target in Phillipsburg NJ.!!! No other Series 7 items were there.what's the saying? with no pictures, it isn't real. ;-) so hurry up - upload that snapshot, we're all dying here!
DrDeal
Just got a Silver Flash Foil Wackomercial card. Very cool effect. I could see myself wanting a full set of this subset. With 1:12 odds that looks doable. The Gold ones will be quite cool based on what this silver one looks like. I am not posting pics to keep the surprise factor up.
DrDeal
Opened 24 packs. Halfway there. 18 out of 20 Wacko's with many dupes, 6 pinks and 2 silvers. 5 different Classic Foils with one Dupe.
DrDeal
Opened 12 packs so far. Gags are mostly pretty funny. Pulled 2 Classic Foils and 16 Wackos (12 black border and 4 Pink Border)
Every third pack has a blank white card with a theft protection sensor on it. 3 out of 12 packs had a ANS7 Promo card that describes the ANS7 Binder and pictures the Binder as
well as the Bonus Sticker you get with the binder. Packs lists the Odds for Inserts which a mostly what we have read with some differences.
Collation is good. Full base set of 55 cards out of these first 12 packs.
I had read Classic Foils with Autographs were 1:1700. The pack states 1:701 Thats a big difference. Maybe I had it wrong in my notes?
DrDeal
Opened 12 packs so far. Gags are mostly pretty funny. Pulled 2 Classic Foils and 16 Wackos (12 black border and 4 Pink Border)so, there were a few packs with more than one wacko? both a black border and a color border?
Every third pack has a blank white card with a theft protection sensor on it. 3 out of 12 packs had a ANS7 Promo card that describes the ANS7 Binder and pictures the Binder as
well as the Bonus Sticker you get with the binder. Packs lists the Odds for Inserts which a mostly what we have read with some differences.
Collation is good. Full base set of 55 cards out of these first 12 packs.
I had read Classic Foils with Autographs were 1:1700. The pack states 1:701 Thats a big difference. Maybe I had it wrong in my notes?
OK, I just got confirmation that starting tomorrow shoptopps.com will have the cereal boxes, 6 pack boosters (5, plus 1 pack free!), the retail boxes as well as the Series 7 binder with a special insert sticker! Go get 'em, gang!
Haven't heard of "6 pack boosters" yet. Is that some sort of blister pack, or just a bundle of 6 packs for the price of 5?I'm pretty sure that's just the Target/Walmart bonus box. They've always had 1 "free" pack
I think he is generalizing because historically ANS hasn't had a very high value a few months after release. Actually the time to get into this is now if you are looking to make some great deals on chase cards and such. Look what happened to the FB series. Everyone was going for the golds so the base cards are basically not worth much and there is a glut of inventory.
Even with a low run on OLDS it seems the hysteria of getting the sketches has slowed to a crawl and most sets are not moving.
I think ANS 7 will be no different either. I think we will have a good 1-2 month run and then it will slow way down. If a person is patient they will get some very good deals in about 6 months. Just look at green and pink border sets ;)
Odds for harder cards as stated on the ANS7 Pack: Wackomercial Gold Flash Foil 1:701, Classic Foil Autographed 1:701, Sketch Cards: 1:2340
Most packs had 8 cards. Out of 48 packs I got 16 Promo Binder Promo Cards (all the same) The packs with Promo cards had 9 cards. 13 packs had the theft sensor cards.
Ended up with a number of full base sets. 2 full Wacko sets, 4 Silver Flash Wackos, 8 Pink Wackos, 9 out of 10 Classic Foils with 2 Dupes. Pupsi looking sweet.
The gravity feed was what we have seen in the past with artwork that was already used in the other promo items.
No super hards chase cards in my box. My DA Cardworld 24 pack box will arrive tomorrow and I will order the the other items tomorrow online.
DrDeal
Congrats on being the first to crack them open. Are they really pink borders like the Flashbacks? The flyer ad made it look like a shade of red.
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I pulled a sketch card on the fifth pack! Here are examples of the pink/red border cards, the silver border cards and the insert for the ANS7 binder. I've opened about 15 packs...gotta get back at it!
Odds for harder cards as stated on the ANS7 Pack: Wackomercial Gold Flash Foil 1:701, Classic Foil Autographed 1:701, Sketch Cards: 1:2340
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I pulled a sketch card on the fifth pack! Here are examples of the pink/red border cards, the silver border cards and the insert for the ANS7 binder. I've opened about 15 packs...gotta get back at it!
Did anyone ever post a complete checklist to this series? I am trying to figure out what I still need.
Congrats on the Sketch!
DrDeal
I'm sure the odds are rounded off and not exact integers. I'm still sticking with about half million packs like with FB1 and FB2.
I'm having a really hard time making the 1 in 701 odds work. The only thing I could come up with is that there were supposed to be 600 sketches but one of them could not be used so they wound up with 599 sketches. The problem with this is that there would be 1.4 million packs which is a really high number.
Thanks! I almost sh*t my pants when I saw it. Haha. :]
Someone already has a ANS7 gold flash foil #9 CRISPUX on eBay:Sure, it would have to be CardGary!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-ANS-7-Gold-9-CRISPUX-/280553325568?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0
When you say "looking to make great deals" are you referring to buyers or sellers? I agree that it's better to sell while it's how but for buyers (which most of us are) it's hard to get great deals early on!
Congrats you lucky bastard! :-*
Where these regular Targets or super Targets? I hit 3 regular targets today in Colo Springs with no results. I found there is a super target close to my hotel.my nearby Super Target had 5 sealed cases from Excel sitting next to the card section with no one around. I'm pretty sure a Wacky feeder is in one of them. I'll just have to go back tomorrow.
I'm having a really hard time making the 1 in 701 odds work. The only thing I could come up with is that there were supposed to be 600 sketches but one of them could not be used so they wound up with 599 sketches. The problem with this is that there would be 1.4 million packs which is a really high number.
I'm sure the odds are rounded off and not exact integers. I'm still sticking with about half million packs like with FB1 and FB2.
525,750 packs would give:
225 sketches
750 autographs.
those are nice numbers.
Haven't heard of "6 pack boosters" yet. Is that some sort of blister pack, or just a bundle of 6 packs for the price of 5?
Woohoo! Another bonus sticker to add to the total. So that makes 14 total bonus stickers this series? Can't wait to see the binder also. Fun stuff.
my nearby Super Target had 5 sealed cases from Excel sitting next to the card section with no one around. I'm pretty sure a Wacky feeder is in one of them. I'll just have to go back tomorrow.
my nearby Super Target had 5 sealed cases from Excel sitting next to the card section with no one around. I'm pretty sure a Wacky feeder is in one of them. I'll just have to go back tomorrow.My Target had 3 sealed Excel cases, and I got up the nerve to bust them open with my keyring pocketknife. No Wackys :(
Those are nice #'s but that would put the gold flashes at 37.5 examples per title, not so nice.yeah, that is awkward. Ok. how about 40 then? same as the Gold FB1 cards? we really won't know until topps says something or Jay tells us how many signatures he did
You should have asked someone to open them. They will. I have done it before.I was tempted, but there was no one nearby and a crazy insane thunder storm front was closing fast. I was taking a chance just going to the Target and still beating the rain before the highway commute. If I would have taken the time to track someone down, it would have been too late. Although I guess I could have ridden out the storm opening wackys...
well sounds like it's official...they scewed up this series,,,to much extra crap again
why do we need ALL this garbage,,it makes it more fun?
yes,i love all the art,that's what it's all about
i'm a bit of chase card hater and we really just don't need all this extra stuff IMO...
The problem is if it wasn't for the chase cards Topps would go broke. You would only need to buy about 12 packs to get a set.
Those are nice #'s but that would put the gold flashes at 37.5 examples per title, not so nice.
I miss the motion cards !!! :'(
You beat me to the punch. 37.5 gold flashes per title does not work.
my math breaks down as following:
599 sketches X 2340 = 1401660
100 sets of gold flash X 20 X 701 = 1402000
1401660 divided by 2000 = 1 in 700.83 (rounded up that would be 1 in 701)
1.4 million still seems high but maybe not if Walmart is fully on board.
I miss the motion cards !!! :'(I am finding it hard to select one of the 20 wackos that I like the art enough to go after a gold.
yeah, that is awkward. Ok. how about 40 then? same as the Gold FB1 cards? we really won't know until topps says something or Jay tells us how many signatures he did
Where these regular Targets or super Targets? I hit 3 regular targets today in Colo Springs with no results. I found there is a super target close to my hotel.
I am finding it hard to select one of the 20 wackos that I like the art enough to go after a gold.
With flashbacks we had tons of cool classic cards so it was easy to pick one you wanted with Gold border.
This time around none of the 20 really warrant chasing down a gold for me.
DrDeal
I called one of the Targets here in Madison, WI and was told they had none for sale. I asked when I should check back and they told me the Excell guy comes in Friday morning, so I should check back that afternoon.
I am kinda hoping there is a real stand out one for me and that I pull that card in gold.
The problem is if it wasn't for the chase cards Topps would go broke. You would only need to buy about 12 packs to get a set.Then why didn't they go broke before the chasers came along? They didn't even use them in Wacky Packs until the Flashbacks. If Wacky Packs needs chasers as a crutch then its over for Wacky Packs. They might as well skip the base sets (THE REAL STUFF!!!) and sell chasers for crazy money. Or install Wacky slot machines in Target.
Then why didn't they go broke before the chasers came along? They didn't even use them in Wacky Packs until the Flashbacks. If Wacky Packs needs chasers as a crutch then its over for Wacky Packs. They might as well skip the base sets (THE REAL STUFF!!!) and sell chasers for crazy money. Or install Wacky slot machines in Target.
Target has Wacky Slot machines?!!?? I guess I don't have to do laundry this month... c'mon quarters, we got some Wacky's to win (the pay out is in stickers, right?).
I don't think Jay is going to know how many foils he signed but he or some of the artists may know how many sketches they did.Why not? I would bet the # would be in a contract. I doubt they just gave him check for say $100 along with some arbitrary stack of cards to sign.
John, can you provide a breakdown of all of the known bonus cards so far, not titles but the origins? Do we know what Target and Walmart bonuses will be yet?
2 things I noticed:
Was Baabisol dropped from the ANS7 unless it shows up as a bonus sticker with Wife Out, Sparker, and Hawaiian Tragic?
Did the art change for Wack-O-Mercial entry Guitar Zero? It was different in the ANS7 previews and in the Previews pre-order listings!
This thread did have 24 pages, now it is down to 20. What happened?
All ANS had chase cards. Just not with these odds.Topps makes other cards?
I also meant all Topps products not just Waackys.
Spoke to someone at Topps-Online store. Cards will be sold via the site starting at 7am Wed.
Less then 1 hour to go...
Dude,
ANS7 was canceled...didn't you hear... :'(
What'chu talkin' about, Willis?
Seriously…where are they? It’s 7AM EST…
Seriously…where are they? It’s 7AM EST…
Has anyone heard of ANS 7 being at their local comic shops? Since no one has posted anything, I'm afriad they aren't, but I believe today would be the first day they technically would be allowed to be sold.It was mentioned on Monday that Wacky's were NOT on the Diamond Ship List to comic shops for this week.
9:40 and nothing - now I really do have to go to work... :oI'm AT work, and I'm waiting to put my order together. ;)
This thread did have 24 pages, now it is down to 20. What happened?
Seriously…where are they? It’s 7AM EST…
I changed each page to show more posts. Nothing is lost.
Cool.
Either 7, 13 or 14 bonus stickers :)
Cereal box stickers - (6)*
Bonus web stickers - (3)
Blisters (3)
Bonus box (1) - Target and Walmart will have the same one
Binder sticker (1)**
* the cereal box stickers (C1 - C6) are probably just a subset and not bonus stickers?
** the binder sticker is called a "promo" sticker, so not sure that counts as a bonus?
Glocky pulled an all nighter. Good for you, man! Now you know not to rely on Topps for accurate information. Tough lesson.
I thought Neil mentioned they would be on sale today but no mention of it being in the morning. Was it mentioned somewhere else that it would be first thing in the morning?right. Neil just said 8/25. It was Dr Deal who spoke to a topps online person that stated they told him the 7am EDT
Are you ready to sell your sketch card? I haven't seen it on ebay yet.
Funny you should ask, because I am seriously thinking about it.
It will be interesting to see how prices go, especially since we don't have firm info on the productions #'s yet.
Topps is always full of sh*t...never ever on time...its amazing they have stuff out already..the IT guys are still on coffee break :P
hmmm, not really. as the initial release date listed in Previews was 7/7.
Well they were on time with the series for the first time ever, and I suppose they remembered how much we all liked waiting, so they HAD to make us wait for something. lol
hmmm, not really. as the initial release date listed in Previews was 7/7.
but that was switched to 8/23 fairly quickly, and it stuck.
I just noticed the new binder is online at Topps. No mention of a special bonus card though so I'm holding off until that's confirmed because I don't care about the binder.it is? I don't see it yet.
it is? I don't see it yet.
there's the older ANS binder, but I don't see one for ANS7
People, you don't need to steal these things. Just ask for them. That's how I got the one in Loveland.Although I've never seen a WP poster or flyer at the Target I frequent, if I did, what are you or others asking? Do you explain to the Target employee you are a big fan and collector, and try to be extra nice and tug at their heart-strings? Target employees are usually not very helpful and don't go out of their way to assist me - so I expect I'd get a huge blank stare like I was nuts if I asked someone if I could walk out of the store with a poster that was up. Does anyone have a good "line" that has worked well to score a poster in the past?
Although I've never seen a WP poster or flyer at the Target I frequent, if I did, what are you or others asking? Do you explain to the Target employee you are a big fan and collector, and try to be extra nice and tug at their heart-strings? Target employees are usually not very helpful and don't go out of their way to assist me - so I expect I'd get a huge blank stare like I was nuts if I asked someone if I could walk out of the store with a poster that was up. Does anyone have a good "line" that has worked well to score a poster in the past?Brad's even taller than me! If he wanted to just walk out of the store with it I don't think anybody would want to mess with him. Since it's just a piece of paper it's easy to walk away with. I grabbed it, looked around to see if any employees were watching, saw that one was and went to them directly. If nobody is looking at you I would just leave with it. I told them I painted some of the stickers for this series so they congratulated me and said "take it". I would recommend everybody use that excuse even if it's a lie.
Oh, and maybe Brad did try to snag that poster in Loveland, but he didn't wink at the gal quite right and he didn't want to admit to us that he tried. ;D
right. Neil just said 8/25. It was Dr Deal who spoke to a topps online person that stated they told him the 7am EDT
I called Topps this morning around 930 and was told they are still waiting on a few of the items and don't want to put up a partial selection. I told him I was told on Monday they have the
cereal boxes now and today is launch day so why not let us buy those to start? He said maybe later today or tomorrow they will all be up.
DrDeal
I called Topps this morning around 930 and was told they are still waiting on a few of the items and don't want to put up a partial selection. I told him I was told on Monday they have theMaybe they'll do a free shipping promo for the first few days to make up for the waiting!
cereal boxes now and today is launch day so why not let us buy those to start? He said maybe later today or tomorrow they will all be up.
DrDeal
Maybe they'll do a free shipping promo for the first few days to make up for the waiting!
I called Topps this morning around 930 and was told they are still waiting on a few of the items and don't want to put up a partial selection. I told him I was told on Monday they have theThanks for the info. I went on twice and wondered what was up.
cereal boxes now and today is launch day so why not let us buy those to start? He said maybe later today or tomorrow they will all be up.
DrDeal
I asked about free shipping and was told there were no plans he was aware of but maybe.Well, if they're going to be the same prices in stores, I guess I'll wait for them in Target rather than pay shipping.
Brad's even taller than me! If he wanted to just walk out of the store with it I don't think anybody would want to mess with him. Since it's just a piece of paper it's easy to walk away with. I grabbed it, looked around to see if any employees were watching, saw that one was and went to them directly. If nobody is looking at you I would just leave with it. I told them I painted some of the stickers for this series so they congratulated me and said "take it". I would recommend everybody use that excuse even if it's a lie.But we've repeatedly been told that size doesn’t matter!
I opened my first box of ANS7 and here is what I got:
[spoiler]2 complete base sets
1 base set missing 12 cards
Standard Wack-O-Mercials 1 -20
6 red Wack-O-Mercials 5, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18
2 Silver Foil Wack-O-Mercials #3 & #9
Foils 1, 2 ,3, 4, 6, 8
[/spoiler]
So far, I am seeing a pretty predictable pattern after opening 2 of 8 boxes. I can already predict that 1 case will not result is a full "sparkle border" set but should yield at least one pink border set and several foil sets.the pack odds indicate just what you're saying. with 8 boxes of 24 packs, you should end up with:
Anyone else notice that the back of foil F2 is different than the rest?
*edit, after looking at the ad on the Topps website, the back is the same as the auto card, but without an auto >(
(http://s3.postimage.org/LkEWJ.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqLkEWJ)
Well, if they're going to be the same prices in stores, I guess I'll wait for them in Target rather than pay shipping.
Anyone else notice that the back of foil F2 is different than the rest?
*edit, after looking at the ad on the Topps website, the back is the same as the auto card, but without an auto >(
Anyone else notice that the back of foil F2 is different than the rest?
*edit, after looking at the ad on the Topps website, the back is the same as the auto card, but without an auto >(
(http://s3.postimage.org/LkEWJ.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqLkEWJ)
Anyone else notice that the back of foil F2 is different than the rest?You should be able to mail that to Jay to get it signed. I would call Topps and let them either have it signed or send you a signed one. I would think the unsigned one would be be much rarer than a signed one though.
*edit, after looking at the ad on the Topps website, the back is the same as the auto card, but without an auto >(
(http://s3.postimage.org/LkEWJ.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqLkEWJ)
Yeah, I figured it is much rarer unsigned. I just wanted to confirm that it is supposed to be an auto since I haven't seen one yet. I wasn't looking to collect the autos or something like this since I focus on Sketches, so I guess I am excepting offers:)
Either 7, 13 or 14 bonus stickers :)
Cereal box stickers - (6)*
Bonus web stickers - (3)
Blisters (3)
Bonus box (1) - Target and Walmart will have the same one
Binder sticker (1)**
* the cereal box stickers (C1 - C6) are probably just a subset and not bonus stickers?
** the binder sticker is called a "promo" sticker, so not sure that counts as a bonus?
So what are the Bonus Web Stickers? Where will they be located? How do we get them?
Yes, that is what is scanned in the picture. Sorry for not explaining it very clearly. The left card pictured is the typical back of a foil card, the card on the right is the back of my F2 card.
I don't have doubles of F2 so I wasn't sure if they are all this way. I have had 2 other people confirm that my F2 back is not the correct backing for F2.
I am guessing that I pulled an auto without the auto:( If you look on the Topps website, the auto card pictured looks just like my F2.
40 almost works. That would make 560800 packs and would make either 239 or 240 sketches. If there are 239 sketches the odds would be 1 in 2346 and if there are 240 sketches that would make the odds 1 in 2337. Why would Topps decide to round that number up or down to 2340 but not round 1 in 701 down to 1 in 700?
I don't think Jay is going to know how many foils he signed but he or some of the artists may know how many sketches they did. It would be logical to assume they did equal amounts. I hope the print run isnt 1.4 mil but if any of the artists come forward and say they did 200 sketches we are pretty much looking at that number.
A few pages back in this thread you will see the autograph foil I pulled looks like your F2.
Glocky pulled an all nighter. Good for you, man! Now you know not to rely on Topps for accurate information. Tough lesson.
Funny you should ask, because I am seriously thinking about it.That was nice of you to start the auction low. This will be fun to watch. I predict $555.
That was nice of you to start the auction low. This will be fun to watch. I predict $555.
DrDeal
Bonus Web Cards
(found only in cereal box packs)
1of3 - Fishbook
2of3 - CrudeTube
3of3 - Qwitter
http://www.topps.com/ent/brands/NewWackyWeb/WackyWebpageCheclist.html
That was nice of you to start the auction low. This will be fun to watch. I predict $555.
DrDeal
The ebay wolves are out now. $25 for a silver, $120 for the red set.
If people pay these prices they should be ripped off.
The FB silvers sold for around $15 initially and then down to $5 in a couple weeks. The reds are no different than the greens. Same odds as with FB silver & greens. You will be paying under $5 for a red set in about a month. I also predict the silver set selling for about $30-$40 in a month. There will be so much inventory that these prices will fall fast. Even a base set has fallen to around $8 already due to competition.
Look how far the FB silver set fell. You could get one for around $100 a few months ago and that was 72 cards.
A couple of points. These silvers look much cooler than the dull grey silvers from Flashback, AND more importantly, a set of 20 is much more easy to collect than a set of 72. I predict 2 to 3 times more people will want a silver set of these than a silver Flashback set.
A couple of points. These silvers look much cooler than the dull grey silvers from Flashback, AND more importantly, a set of 20 is much more easy to collect than a set of 72. I predict 2 to 3 times more people will want a silver set of these than a silver Flashback set.I agree, these are much nicer than the Flashback silvers, especially FB1. I've got 8 of the 20 already, and will pursue the rest. But $25 apiece is nuts.
I could live with $555. haha
I spoke with Jay today and he said he either did 100 or 150 of each foil. Hope that helps.
So are you saying the prices will drop or are you saying these prices will hold. I don't quite follow.
I agree, these are much nicer than the Flashback silvers, especially FB1. I've got 8 of the 20 already, and will pursue the rest. But $25 apiece is nuts.Especially when you can buy a box under $50 and get 2 silver. You would also get 6 reds and 6 foils. Also close to 2 base sets. Let's not forget the poster that just sold for $6. It doesn't add up.
The prices will obviously drop. Prices are always higher at first because people gotta have em now. I just dont think they are going to drop down to below $1.50 a sticker the way FB silvers did.
I find CardGary's ANS7 bonus card auction kind of amusing. He doesn't have the cards yet, so he placed an ANS7 wrapper over the top half of some older series' bonus cards.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-ANS-7-All-FOUR-Bonus-Stickers-/380262733453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_1861wt_1105 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-ANS-7-All-FOUR-Bonus-Stickers-/380262733453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_1861wt_1105)
I find CardGary's ANS7 bonus card auction kind of amusing. He doesn't have the cards yet, so he placed an ANS7 wrapper over the top half of some older series' bonus cards.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-ANS-7-All-FOUR-Bonus-Stickers-/380262733453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_1861wt_1105 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-ANS-7-All-FOUR-Bonus-Stickers-/380262733453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_1861wt_1105)
I saw one Gold auction that seems to have been ended, and there's one at 99 cents now. Here's the one I pulled today:
I like the characters but don't get the joke. What does spread bull have to do with 2 angry people?
I like the characters but don't get the joke. What does spread bull have to do with 2 angry people?I thought they were 'spreading bull', as in BS.
I thought they were 'spreading bull', as in BS.
This is one cool sketch:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220660159732 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220660159732)
What does spread bull have to do with 2 angry people?I find that some hyper-caffeinated coffee and energy-drink users spread a lot of bull, as their brain spins out of control. Have you ever worked with someone who just couldn’t handle caffeine and they drive you CRAZY? Having a boss who is caffeine junky can be pure hell. I gave up caffeine about a year ago. I miss it, but I sure am a lot less agitated and stay focused better now.
I thought they were 'spreading bull', as in BS.
This is one cool sketch:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220660159732 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220660159732)
I just bought it. This is one of the coolest sketch cards I have seen and I love monster sketches. I doubt I would pull one this nice or one at all. I think $1000 is pretty reasonable and now I don't have to buy another $1000+ of boxes to try and get a cool sketch for my collection. Win Win!
Congrats!
Why is this card relisted?
DrDeal
Congrats!
Why is this card relisted?
DrDeal
I have no idea. I just paid for it. Iwonder if he has some type of relisting feature turned on by mistake. I just sent him a message. I better get this sketch!
I have no idea. I just paid for it. Iwonder if he has some type of relisting feature turned on by mistake. I just sent him a message. I better get this sketch!
I quit dealing with this guy a long time ago...iv'e seen this sh!t happen b4 w/ his stuff
I just ordered the second one and now another one shows up. WTF? I messages him again that he will not to pay eBay fees on the second one. I just had to try and get rid of the second auction so no one else buys it. This is really screwy.
It's Selling Manager...he need to remove the automation rule.
I realize that but this is pissing me off because it's still open for bidding. I know I won and paid for the auction but if someone else buys it then there is a possible dispute. I hate any uncertainty.For uncertainty, you could have bought $1,000 worth of packs! More fun IMO, but messy.......
I realize that but this is pissing me off because it's still open for bidding. I know I won and paid for the auction but if someone else buys it then there is a possible dispute. I hate any uncertainty.
This is one cool sketch:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220660159732 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220660159732)
The ebay wolves are out now. $25 for a silver, $120 for the red set.
If people pay these prices they should be ripped off.
The FB silvers sold for around $15 initially and then down to $5 in a couple weeks. The reds are no different than the greens. Same odds as with FB silver & greens. You will be paying under $5 for a red set in about a month. I also predict the silver set selling for about $30-$40 in a month. There will be so much inventory that these prices will fall fast. Even a base set has fallen to around $8 already due to competition.
Look how far the FB silver set fell. You could get one for around $100 a few months ago and that was 72 cards.
I just bought it. This is one of the coolest sketch cards I have seen and I love monster sketches. I doubt I would pull one this nice or one at all. I think $1000 is pretty reasonable and now I don't have to buy another $1000+ of boxes to try and get a cool sketch for my collection. Win Win!
I realize that but this is pissing me off because it's still open for bidding. I know I won and paid for the auction but if someone else buys it then there is a possible dispute. I hate any uncertainty.
If they were spreading BS then why are they so angry and all the tag lines reference anger?Maybe a better design would have been to have one guy indefatigably blabbing while the other guy listens, looking amazed.
I just bought it. This is one of the coolest sketch cards I have seen and I love monster sketches. I doubt I would pull one this nice or one at all. I think $1000 is pretty reasonable and now I don't have to buy another $1000+ of boxes to try and get a cool sketch for my collection. Win Win!Just so you know, Topps pays artists $1.50 per sketch card. One dollar and fifty cents.
Just so you know, Topps pays artists $1.50 per sketch card. One dollar and fifty cents.
We can predict the future only by looking at the past. In the past, collectibles started out relatively worthless. Then people started clambering for the stuff and all that old junk became valuable. Now we save everything and collect with such a value-oriented mind that I think all this new stuff that starts out valuable straight out of the pack has to go the opposite way. It will all become relatively worthless. You paid $1000 to have a sketch on a card with the Wacky logo. You might have paid Fred $100.00 to do the same sketch on a "Fred Wheaton" card instead. Ask yourself what are you really buying here.
If they were spreading BS then why are they so angry and all the tag lines reference anger?The original gag was Red Bile but that was rejected. Spread Bull was accepted with few changes. Although Bile is more clearly anger-related, I still associate bull shit with anger, especially talk radio bull shit.
Here's the original rough.I like it better as Red Bile, the angry characters and 'negative energy' just go better. Thanks for posting that!
(http://s2.postimage.org/lMl4J.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TslMl4J)
He has purchased a collectible. If he paid Fred it would not be collectible. His card may or may not hold it's value but unless Fred become a very popular artist the art he paid him $100 for deflates immediately in value. For some people owning art is only worth it if you are fairly certain that your acquisition will at least hold it's value in case you need money badly on a rainy day.The power of branding is mysterious. But what power it is! Still, in the realm of Wacky collectibles nobody should pay as much for a sketch as a finished gag painting. The fact that the paintings are reproduced as stickers gives them iconic status. A sketch of an icon shouldn't be considered on equal ground with icons. Where's Slayskool? I want to buy him a beer.
Here's the original rough.I'm surprised nobody pitched "Barackstar" as a gag for Rockstar energy drink. Maybe it's too obvious.
(http://s2.postimage.org/lMl4J.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TslMl4J)
The power of branding is mysterious. But what power it is! Still, in the realm of Wacky collectibles nobody should pay as much for a sketch as a finished gag painting. The fact that the paintings are reproduced as stickers gives them iconic status. A sketch of an icon shouldn't be considered on equal ground with icons. Where's Slayskool? I want to buy him a beer.
I agree but the real shame is that figure for what the artists are paid is disgustingly low.
What was left out is that the artists each were given 10 blank sketch cards to do what they want with. These are typically the ones that they go all out on and sell for good $$$. That is their true compensation, not the per card of $1.50. Most of the returns will be sold for $500-$1000, multiply that by 10 to get a better picture of their pay.I don't understand the term "returns". Is that the word used for the extra 10 blank sketch cards given out to artists?
THE CEREAL BOXES, ANS7 BINDER AND BONUS BOXES ARE ONLINE FOR SALE NOW!I'm confused (again) Brian.
http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/the-Wacky-Packages/Categories
I'm confused (again) Brian.I don't think so Rob, you may be short on a few titles but don't worry; I have your back if you need any base cards. I don't know for sure what we will end up with but I ordered one A and B and one bonus box just in case I cannot find them in the store. My order total was $50.19 Again, I skipped the album.
If I order both Cereal Box trays (A and B), do I receive a complete base set?
All this new stuff is confusing me. How many Cereal Box Exclusive Classic Bonus stickers are there in total to collect?like the online checklist says. There are 6. One of each cereal box title.
All this new stuff is confusing me. How many Cereal Box Exclusive Classic Bonus stickers are there in total to collect?I believe the total is 6, 3 in each box and I sure hope they're different between Tray A and Tray B. I guess we'll find out the hard way!
I believe the total is 6, 3 in each box and I sure hope they're different between Tray A and Tray B. I guess we'll find out the hard way!There is 1 in each cereal box, and is the card of the box itself. i.e. the All Brain has an All Brain sticker inside.
I'm confused (again) Brian.it's possible you could complete a base set, as each tray will have 42 base cards, but no guarantee. With 2 trays you would have 84 base cards, and a good shot at getting all 55.
If I order both Cereal Box trays (A and B), do I receive a complete base set?
THE CEREAL BOXES, ANS7 BINDER AND BONUS BOXES ARE ONLINE FOR SALE NOW!
http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/the-Wacky-Packages/Categories
:D Did my shopping for the day...
Quantity SKU Description Price Total
1 WPCK-ANS7 Wacky Packages All-New Series 7 Official Collectors Kit
$16.95 $16.95
7 789-10SE Wacky Packages All-New Series 7 Bonus Box
$9.95 $69.65
6 789-10A Wacky Packages All-New Series 7 Cereal Box Tray (A)
$14.95 $89.70
6 789-10B Wacky Packages All-New Series 7 Cereal Box Tray (B)
$14.95 $89.70
Sub-Total
$266.00
UPS Ground Shipping $19.23
Sales Tax $0.00
Topps Online Store Total $285.23
Store Credit -$0.00
TOTAL $285.23
THE CEREAL BOXES, ANS7 BINDER AND BONUS BOXES ARE ONLINE FOR SALE NOW!
http://www.toppsonlinestore.com/servlet/the-Wacky-Packages/Categories
Just got my order in! 1 binder, 2 bonus boxes, 2 Cereal Box (A), & 2 cereal box (B). If anyone wants the binder cheap LMK, I am only after the bonus card.
I have my 3 cases coming in tomorrow from Potomac.
I spoke with Jay today and he said he either did 100 or 150 of each foil. Hope that helps.
Funny, that's exactly what I ordered. I do want my binder, however. I'm glad they lowered the price down to $17 from $22. I'm not sure I want there to be a binder for all the series, but I still have some "binder-less" ANS sets, so I'll be putting more than just ANS7 in this binder.
By the way, for what it's worth, I went to Target today, after being told they wouldn't have any Wackys until at least tomorrow, and found a full gravity feed. Only bought four packs as I have a full box coming to my local comic shop and knew I'd be ordering from Topps. The nice thing was that I savored those packs unlike any other I'm likely to open.
Wow, that's hardcore man!! You must have really liked that one.
Didn't Neil or someone mention there might be some special deal too? Is there a coupon code or anything?
Just so you know, Topps pays artists $1.50 per sketch card. One dollar and fifty cents.
We can predict the future only by looking at the past. In the past, collectibles started out relatively worthless. Then people started clambering for the stuff and all that old junk became valuable. Now we save everything and collect with such a value-oriented mind that I think all this new stuff that starts out valuable straight out of the pack has to go the opposite way. It will all become relatively worthless. You paid $1000 to have a sketch on a card with the Wacky logo. You might have paid Fred $100.00 to do the same sketch on a "Fred Wheaton" card instead. Ask yourself what are you really buying here.
Ordered : 1 Binder, 1 Bonus Box, 1 of each Cereal 3 pack. No discounts in evidence. Oh well. As a cereal fan these are a pretty cool development.
All that's left for me now is some of the blister packs. Maybe Walmart will have those? That's where I have found them in the past.
Looking forward to pulling a sketch out of my cereal box shipment :)
DrDeal
I might wait to buy a case or two in a few months when the prices drop to match the other ANS stuff. There won't be any shortage of ANS7 for a loooong time.
I think the sketches are going to be in this range. One guy just sold one way too cheap. Plus this is one hell of a cool sketch. Even if I pull a sketch out of my 3 cases ($1000 spent) I may not get a fantastic one and would be waiting for something to show up. If I didn't pull a sketch then I probably would have spent another grand on 3 more cases and not get anything. This way I know what I want and got it. That's the way I justified the purchase.That sketch is very cool and will probably remain one of the best of the series. You will still like that one in ten years.
Where are the blister packs?
I went ahead and ordered one of each of the cereal boxes as well as a booster box.
What was left out is that the artists each were given 10 blank sketch cards to do what they want with. These are typically the ones that they go all out on and sell for good $$$. That is their true compensation, not the per card of $1.50. Most of the returns will be sold for $500-$1000, multiply that by 10 to get a better picture of their pay.They don't get ten. They get about 5. And Topps stopped some guys from selling their cards on ebay.
I just responded above to rationalize my decision. It would have cost me a lot more than a grand to get a good sketch card that I wanted. That is why I feel it was a good value for my collection. I probably over paid but I would have also over paid for a ton of swill that I would have laying aroundYou should have saved it for a painting.
That sketch ... will probably remain one of the best of the series.There's hundreds more yet to be seen. How can you make that evaluation after seeing...what, two?
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Just ebay at present. They should hit Walmarts if history repeats.I don't see them on ebay and I don't think they've been seen anywhere yet.
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There's hundreds more yet to be seen. How can you make that evaluation after seeing...what, two?I know some people are more into 'scary' Wackys, and the Creep sketch is definitely a beaut, but I am looking forward to seeing what else pops up. Who knows, there could be an awesome Bloodweiser!! I'm partial to cereal titles, and some others that just always made me smile when I was a kid. Anyway, since I don't expect to pull a sketch, I do hope the prices drop a lot, in case I decide I'd like one for my collection.
The first fascist Wacky.OK, this is the first one from ANS7 that I appreciate more when seeing it in a larger size so I can easily read all the text - I didn't make the Tea Party connection until I saw the enlarged image with Tea Parties on the side.
They don't get ten. They get about 5. And Topps stopped some guys from selling their cards on ebay.
I've spoken to 3 artists on this series that confirmed they each have 10. And one prominent artist does and will be selling them on ebay. I have also spoke to the art director of the series on numerous occasions and the only artists who cannot sell them are the direct employees of Topps, which is none on this series.How are these 'returns' differentiated from sketch cards released in packs?
I know some people are more into 'scary' Wackys, and the Creep sketch is definitely a beaut, but I am looking forward to seeing what else pops up. Who knows, there could be an awesome Bloodweiser!! I'm partial to cereal titles, and some others that just always made me smile when I was a kid. Anyway, since I don't expect to pull a sketch, I do hope the prices drop a lot, in case I decide I'd like one for my collection.
You should have saved it for a painting.
I think the sketches are going to be in this range. One guy just sold one way too cheap. Plus this is one hell of a cool sketch. Even if I pull a sketch out of my 3 cases ($1000 spent) I may not get a fantastic one and would be waiting for something to show up. If I didn't pull a sketch then I probably would have spent another grand on 3 more cases and not get anything. This way I know what I want and got it. That's the way I justified the purchase.
Here's a link to a few of my sketches.
http://monkeyboycomic.blogspot.com/2010/08/wacky-packages-all-new-series-7-sketch.html
How are these 'returns' differentiated from sketch cards released in packs?
Here's a link to a few of my sketches.
http://monkeyboycomic.blogspot.com/2010/08/wacky-packages-all-new-series-7-sketch.html
I picked up that Crust Fred Wheaton sketch for $400.00. That will be about my max for the sketch cards. As of right now I'll go for one per artist, so 3 total. Getting all the titles I won't be realistic unless each artist only did a handful of titles, which I doubt.
If 700,000 packs is the right # then the Flash Golds should be in the $150.00 - $200.00 range, and they probably will go even lower after a few months (in my opinion). They would be a little less rare than the Flashback golds which is what I am comparing them to. Getting a set of them looks to be very doable at this point.
I don't know the exact number, but it is somewhere between 10-20% of the inserts are not inserted into packs either. They are kept on hand at Topps in case replacements are needed etc.
How do you know so much about this?
That KFF is really nice. What does it mean by you have 10 returns? What are you charging for them?That KFF is sweet! And, inquiring minds want to know about these returns, as it sounds like they can be customized.
I picked up that Crust Fred Wheaton sketch for $400.00. That will be about my max for the sketch cards. As of right now I'll go for one per artist, so 3 total. Getting all the titles I won't be realistic unless each artist only did a handful of titles, which I doubt.
If 700,000 packs is the right # then the Flash Golds should be in the $150.00 - $200.00 range, and they probably will go even lower after a few months (in my opinion). They would be a little less rare than the Flashback golds which is what I am comparing them to. Getting a set of them looks to be very doable at this point.
They are not differentiated in any way.The backs are numbered?
The backs are numbered?
I just pulled a sgned foil Lox, and definitely intend to pop it on Ebay. Any thoughts on what it should be priced at? I don't really have a clue. Am thinking $300 but don't know if anyone would want it for thatI always think if I might not get $300 I generally go for $425 :D
There's hundreds more yet to be seen. How can you make that evaluation after seeing...what, two?My gut.
I can't believe these people paying $40+ for foil sets. Do a search for foils and you will see older series for around $10 or less
I saw one Gold auction that seems to have been ended, and there's one at 99 cents now. Here's the one I pulled today:That is very cool, you're beating the wacky odds again! You've got that wacky luck, no doubt about it. :o
I always think if I might not get $300 I generally go for $425 :D
Well after the outrageously bad luck me and my brother had with Old School premiums I figured I would try to squeeze every dime out of this that I can. It's getting closed down tonight and relisted as an auction.
I really don't think the auto's are going to be hot items. We all have so many Jay Lynch autographs now with all the OLDs sketches. Even though there tough to get I don't see them going over $50 unless some crazy collectors try to get a set and start a bidding frenzy.
I think it's funny that 2 collectors pulled the same sketch cards and auctioned them off within a short time of each other. Both started at $99 and now one dropped his to $97. It will be fun to watch these guys battle it out.
I think you got a hell of a deal on the sketch. If there are only around 300 sketches we won't see too many. As far as what I mean - look at OLDS color sketches. There were 52 of them and only about 33 showed up. The odds of even pulling a sketch is harder than pulling a color OLDS sketch. I wonder how many will surface? Basically we saw a color sketch in every 72 boxes and with ANS7 it's about 1 in every 96 boxes.
I really don't think the auto's are going to be hot items. We all have so many Jay Lynch autographs now with all the OLDs sketches. Even though there tough to get I don't see them going over $50 unless some crazy collectors try to get a set and start a bidding frenzy.
I think it's funny that 2 collectors pulled the same sketch cards and auctioned them off within a short time of each other. Both started at $99 and now one dropped his to $97. It will be fun to watch these guys battle it out.
Which 2 sketches are you referring to?
I think Brad was referring to the Foil autographs. You were probably scrambling to find the sketch auction that cheap!
Nope. Lets say an artist does 100 sketch cards. They are given 110 blank cards. They draw on 100 and turn them back in. They keep the 10 others to do what they wish with. They are identical in everyway.So a sketch card that lands on eBay without a number on the back is one of these you are referring to? I assume if I pay an artist to do a sketch card I don’t get one with the WP logo (unless it is one of the 10)? Even if the sketches are blockbusters, I wonder how much interest they will command compared to the numbered sketch cards. As Scary Lee pointed out, when he commented on the fact Brad could have paid an artist to do the sketch he wanted - the nature of something being a collectable can often greatly influence its value . . . so I guess we will soon see how these non-numbered sketches fare in the wild and wacky eBay Bidding Wars in days to come.
That is very cool, you're beating the wacky odds again! You've got that wacky luck, no doubt about it. :o
What was left out is that the artists each were given 10 blank sketch cards to do what they want with. These are typically the ones that they go all out on and sell for good $$$. That is their true compensation, not the per card of $1.50. Most of the returns will be sold for $500-$1000, multiply that by 10 to get a better picture of their pay.
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ya better grab this one B-rad
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-2010-topps-ANS7-SKETCH-CARD-FRED-WHEATON-/200512874685?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0
Just so you know, Topps pays artists $1.50 per sketch card. One dollar and fifty cents.IF paintings were inserted in packs, they would sell for more. Artists doing a sketch on request never sells for as much as ones pulled in "surprise mode".
We can predict the future only by looking at the past. In the past, collectibles started out relatively worthless. Then people started clambering for the stuff and all that old junk became valuable. Now we save everything and collect with such a value-oriented mind that I think all this new stuff that starts out valuable straight out of the pack has to go the opposite way. It will all become relatively worthless. You paid $1000 to have a sketch on a card with the Wacky logo. You might have paid Fred $100.00 to do the same sketch on a "Fred Wheaton" card instead. Ask yourself what are you really buying here.
I've spoken to 3 artists on this series that confirmed they each have 10. And one prominent artist does and will be selling them on ebay. I have also spoke to the art director of the series on numerous occasions and the only artists who cannot sell them are the direct employees of Topps, which is none on this series.You're speaking to a Wacky artist right now. Maybe Fred and Jay got 10 for ANS but for the postcard jobs they only give a few. I got ONE. I'll have to double check on what I heard about Topps getting upset over ebay. You sure did a lot of investigating with artists and with Topps over this issue before we even spoke about it. Why?
What changed your mind? I see you are already selling them? Too hard to wait :-*I'm just selling the garbage. Anything with a pink border, glitter border or foil. I had no idea how bad the chasers were going to be in this series. All I like in this series are the black border cards. I won't be buying any cases. I might buy a few extra packs trying to get some of my own stickers but that's about it. Maybe some cereal boxes and bonus box.
She sure does!From your lips to God's ear!! I really don't know how this keeps happening, but I'm just gonna enjoy it while it lasts. A sketch card this time is too much to hope for, but I've got three boxes due in at the comic shop next Wednesday, and I want to get some cereal sets, and bonus boxes and blisters, so who knows? I do figure on going after a silver set, so I'll probably be hitting some more gravity feeds, too. I have a hard time not buying Wackys when I see them in stores :^)
Pat, how do you get so lucky? I can't wait to see what sketch you pull ;)
Who are the artists getting 10 blank sketch cards to do what they want with? Typically we get 2 or 3 blanks to do sketches to give as gifts to collectors. When these show up on e-bay, the Wacky Police come down hard. If this has changed, I've got a few sketch cards I can let go for a paultry $1000 ea. (cheap).
You're speaking to a Wacky artist right now. Maybe Fred and Jay got 10 for ANS but for the postcard jobs they only give a few. I got ONE. I'll have to double check on what I heard about Topps getting upset over ebay. You sure did a lot of investigating with artists and with Topps over this issue before we even spoke about it. Why?
The first fascist Wacky.
From your lips to God's ear!! I really don't know how this keeps happening, but I'm just gonna enjoy it while it lasts. A sketch card this time is too much to hope for, but I've got three boxes due in at the comic shop next Wednesday, and I want to get some cereal sets, and bonus boxes and blisters, so who knows? I do figure on going after a silver set, so I'll probably be hitting some more gravity feeds, too. I have a hard time not buying Wackys when I see them in stores :^)
I am only speaking about this release, not past releases.
You are talking about GPK as reference
You sure did a lot of investigating with artists and with Topps over this issue before we even spoke about it. Why?
Because he is interested in the sketches and getting some from the artists. You didn't work on the ANS sketches (nor did I or Joe) so he didn't need to talk to us about them. I'm sure he got the names of the three people that did sketches from Jeff as he mentioned that he spoke to him about it.
Also, please don't post any contract issues such as the amount people get paid or the actual amounts of cards that were drawn by Jay, Brent and Fred for this series if you know them as they were not given permission to post that info.
W00t! UPS is ahead of schedule and I'll be getting my DAcards shipment today instead of Monday. Sweet!
Pat you deserve to get a sketch, I hope you do! How many golds have you gotten in how many packs so far?Thanks John! I got one gold, out of 89 packs (one gravity feed with 41 packs, and then a second that I found full had the gold).
So the amount of sketches that Jay, Brent and Fred did is not allowed to be released to the public ever, or just for now?
W00t! UPS is ahead of schedule and I'll be getting my DAcards shipment today instead of Monday. Sweet!
Could someone confirm (if possible) whether the ANS7 Bonus Box on the Topps site is the same as the one(s) for Target and/or Wal-Mart?Everything we've heard says that there is only the one bonus box and hence only one bonus box card. I don't think you need to worry.
I'm trying to figure out if I even need to buy them in the stores if the bonus cards will all be the same. ;)
I'm due to get mine today as well........problem is I have to leave my house at 2pm to make a ferry to Long Island, and they haven't shown yet. I may have to spend the weekend worrying about $1,000.00 worth of product sitting on my front stoop!I hope you get your order before you leave! And please, don't wipe out all of the Wackys on Long Island while you're here!!
Could someone confirm (if possible) whether the ANS7 Bonus Box on the Topps site is the same as the one(s) for Target and/or Wal-Mart?
I'm trying to figure out if I even need to buy them in the stores if the bonus cards will all be the same. ;)
I hope you get your order before you leave! And please, don't wipe out all of the Wackys on Long Island while you're here!!
I don't know but since I knew the amounts since I was also supposed to work on them I was told not to post that info. I haven't spoken to them in awhile so it may have changed but that is the info I'm going with.
Because he is interested in the sketches and getting some from the artists. You didn't work on the ANS sketches (nor did I or Joe) so he didn't need to talk to us about them. I'm sure he got the names of the three people that did sketches from Jeff as he mentioned that he spoke to him about it.Understood. From his posts it sounded like he was talking about sketch card policies in general. Since ANS7 is the first ANS to have them there's no history to speak of in that series.
Also, please don't post any contract issues such as the amount people get paid or the actual amounts of cards that were drawn by Jay, Brent and Fred for this series if you know them as they were not given permission to post that info.
Ha ha!, I already had my girlfriend check the Target at exit 64 off of RT495 and they were dry. I'll try to check the Riverhead store over the weekend unless you beat me to it!
Are you F'n kidding me?totally insane.
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS7-WACK-O-MERCIAL-FLASH-FOIL-SET-WOW-/380263135001
totally insane.
I wonder if they thought they were getting several golds in there?
it's interesting how the lighting can easily change the color.
I wonder the same thing, Clint did not make an effort to specify that it is Silver. Thats is nuts!!!
Those silvers must be tough because I just bought a whole feeder with 48 packs and didn't get a single silver. I ended up with 18 pink and 11 foil. Nice! I'm starting to break open my DAcards boxes and in the first box got a Lynch auto on a Lox foil just like John. Only on my second box but I do have 2 pupsi's with really bad die cuts. Maybe Pat and I can reassemble the poster?I'm really surprised. When I bought a stack of 12 from the feeder the inserts were in a very specific order and with the exact stated odds. And 1 of 12 was a flash.
Are you F'n kidding me?
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS7-WACK-O-MERCIAL-FLASH-FOIL-SET-WOW-/380263135001
Those silvers must be tough because I just bought a whole feeder with 48 packs and didn't get a single silver. I ended up with 18 pink and 11 foil.
I'm waiting for the inevitable "I only bought 6 packs and pulled a gold!" That lucky shit never happens to me.I have never "won" anything in my life but I opened just 6 boxes of Wacky Old School and got a color Pupsi sketch card. ^-^
I have never "won" anything in my life but I opened just 6 boxes of Wacky Old School and got a color Pupsi sketch card. ^-^
Pictures please!!!!!
(http://s3.postimage.org/S7sbi.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqS7sbi)That is wicked cool! Probably the best of the Old School color sketches. I gotta admit, when I first read your post I missed the part about Old School and thought it was an ANS7 color Pupsi sketch. Still, thanks for sharing the pics.
I sold it, but I kept the memory of owning it alive. ;)
(http://s4.postimage.org/CQugi.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVCQugi)
That is wicked cool! Probably the best of the Old School color sketches. I gotta admit, when I first read your post I missed the part about Old School and thought it was an ANS7 color Pupsi sketch. Still, thanks for sharing the pics.Are any ANS7 sketch cards........in color? :o That would be wicked cool!
Are any ANS7 sketch cards........in color? :o That would be wicked cool!
A color ANS7 Quacker sold on ebay for $1k recently. I believe it was a Fred Wheaton sketch. The ebay auction link was in this thread a few pages up...
I also noticed the wrappers are more foil in the retail boxes than the target packs. The target packs are almost white inside.
I also noticed the wrappers are more foil in the retail boxes than the target packs. The target packs are almost white inside.I got my Hobby boxes early and just opened one up and now I see what you mean.
Hey Rob - Im on LI visiting my folks this weekend. The South Setauket (rt 347) Target has 'em. Not sure how close that is to you!
Thanks, I hit the Target in Riverhead and cleaned out a gravity feed, all 48 packs. That should tie me over until I get to my cases on Sunday.Well, I guess I don't have to go to Riverhead tomorrow.......
Are the wrapper codes different?yes.
Are the wrapper codes different?
Just finished my first case and got 2 lynch auto's and a gold. Not too shabby. Would like to find a sketch.....Judging by the odds that's really good. You should be able to get back what you paid for the case and then some. This case-buying thing might be a good idea after all.
Judging by the odds that's really good. You should be able to get back what you paid for the case and then some. This case-buying thing might be a good idea after all.
don't get too excited because the next case I opened didn't' have anyting
Thats how my 1 case was... no sketch, gold border or autograph. I did finally collate the base sets and for what its worth, I got 20 full sets, 1 partial set missing only 3 titles, and 3 other partials. I have 21 or 22 of most stickers with 25 SMUGGLERS.
So where you able to get a full set of the silver flash borders from 2 cases?
GOOD ANSWER
no
Those silvers must be tough because I just bought a whole feeder with 48 packs and didn't get a single silver. I ended up with 18 pink and 11 foil. Nice! I'm starting to break open my DAcards boxes and in the first box got a Lynch auto on a Lox foil just like John. Only on my second box but I do have 2 pupsi's with really bad die cuts. Maybe Pat and I can reassemble the poster?
Sounds like your extraorinary luck is still with you!
I guess Sparker Towels got snubbed out of ANS7 and may be a possible ANS8 contender.
My Icicle foil is mis-cut too.
I have 9 pupsi foils all with screwed up die-cuts and 5 Flunk that the die-cut are way off.
Going back to Topps!
This is from Topps website:
The Topps Company will replace any Topps produced card that is determined to be damaged or defective from any current-year product (only), while supplies last.
A maximum of 25 cards per request is permitted, and each grouping must be accompanied by the following four items: (1) a letter of explanation, (2) copy of receipt from the store in which you purchased the cards, (3) pack wrappers and (4) proof of purchase (UPC code found on the bottom of the box) sent to the following address:
The Topps Company, Inc.
401 York Ave.
Duryea, PA 18642
ATTN: Consumer Relations
Topps strongly recommends sending all replacement requests in a fashion which provides proof of delivery, within padded envelopes or boxes.
Please note that The Topps Company is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, delayed, or, misdirected mail.
Replacements for eligible cards will be shipped within 2 to 4 weeks of receipt. Any ineligible cards received (or any cards that Topps is unable to replace, for any reason) will be returned back to the Consumer.
Too much work. I threw mine away.
I sometimes wonder why miscuts and flawed items are not more in demand by
collectors since, in theory, Topps tries to prevent these items from being released.
I am pretty amazed at how consistent
all the stickers are in this release in terms of centering, color consistantly, etc.
Too much work. I threw mine away.
[Re: Bonus cards] Thanks (from way back up the thread) for the info on the Bonus boxes, but I am now confused that people have B1 B2 B3 B4 stickers from the "Bonus boxes" on eBay -- since I ordered two of these from Topps, how do I know what I am getting? And if I wanted say B3, how can I order it from them? Have a feeling I will have to check for distinct UPC codes and hit the local Targets after all...B1 B2 B3 are the bonus cards in the blister packs. B4 is in the bonus box (and apparently wrapped in cello again like the early series). You will be getting 2 B4's from topps
[Re: Pack tearing] I stopped trying to tear open the ANS packs long ago. I gently push the cards to one end (push at the center), then cut the pack end off with sharp scissors (Fiskars brand), then gently pull the whole pack out (takes a tiny bit of patience but much less patience than tearing!). With some practice this becomes really smooth.
B1 B2 B3 are the bonus cards in the blister packs. B4 is in the bonus box (and apparently wrapped in cello again like the early series). You will be getting 2 B4's from toppsOk cool - thanks! I like to get two each of the bonus stickers when possible. So I'll be hunting for those blister packs either at Target/Wal-Mart or via eBay.
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[Re: Non-randomness] I too was somewhat disappointed at the non-randomness of things. I only ordered 4 boxes, but I ended up with almost the same pattern of Foils in three of these boxes. I have four of several Foils and only one of a couple and am still missing F6 (Screamsicle). Also ended up with duplicate Silvers. I saw the identical pack patterns of regular stickers and WOM's multiple times. Seems like someone could come up with a good random pattern that would end up completely random in the short run (pack-to-pack) but would fill some of the subsets (or at least not duplicate) in the long run (like on a case basis). I'm going to hit the Trade thread after I get some more packs at Target.
This is precisely what I was seeing. The same pattern over and over, especially that one where the stickers were the ...50, 51, 52, 53, 27... pattern. It was disappointing imo. Same WOM's, even same Foils (as you said), except occasionally, but then it was only a sticker or two difference. REALLY annoyed me when the same pattern was showing up for the pink WOM's and Foils. When I realized two of my four boxes were basically identical I was not a happy Wackster.
There has to be a simple way to do the "random but not random" thing so that pack-to-pack they are a random distribution, but a box doesn't repeat the chase cards (unless you fill a chase card set), and a case (and thus partial portion of a case) doesn't, and even a palette (or whatever is next) doesn't. Mix it up a bit! At least give me the illusion that it's random! And if this is too much then make it so there is MUCH LESS of a repetitive pattern. Seriously, I remember the Vintage OS packs being really random. This is what I miss.
Unfortunately my thinking at this point for ANS8 is I'm more likely to buy the completed sets I want via eBay to avoid this frustration next time, and I hate the fact that I'm thinking this way since I bought several boxes specifically for the fun factor of opening them -- but it just wasn't as fun as it should have been. :(
Kris, my Icicle was miscut the exact same way as the one you scanned.
For this many miscut foils to show up in the first week of the series release, perhaps a lot of sheets got through this way. For the most part, I don't mind the occasional bent corner, peeling edge, etc., that I find on foils because I can use them to make magnets. But these are no good as Wacky stickers.
To answer Swiski, my miscuts were obtained in packs from a gravity feed purchased in a Target store. I believe others are also finding them in regular boxes which were ordered from DACards.
This is precisely what I was seeing. The same pattern over and over, especially that one where the stickers were the ...50, 51, 52, 53, 27... pattern. It was disappointing imo. Same WOM's, even same Foils (as you said), except occasionally, but then it was only a sticker or two difference. REALLY annoyed me when the same pattern was showing up for the pink WOM's and Foils. When I realized two of my four boxes were basically identical I was not a happy Wackster.it's just how the sheets are cut up and collated and it's been this way since ANS1. (I'm curious, are these the first packs you've ever opened?)
There has to be a simple way to do the "random but not random" thing so that pack-to-pack they are a random distribution, but a box doesn't repeat the chase cards (unless you fill a chase card set), and a case (and thus partial portion of a case) doesn't, and even a palette (or whatever is next) doesn't. Mix it up a bit! At least give me the illusion that it's random! And if this is too much then make it so there is MUCH LESS of a repetitive pattern. Seriously, I remember the Vintage OS packs being really random. This is what I miss.
Unfortunately my thinking at this point for ANS8 is I'm more likely to buy the completed sets I want via eBay to avoid this frustration next time, and I hate the fact that I'm thinking this way since I bought several boxes specifically for the fun factor of opening them -- but it just wasn't as fun as it should have been. :(
Can you can guess which two I painted? I'll give you a big hint. They're both Wack-o-mercials. I also wrote a gag that I didn't paint. County Time Lemonade. I reeeeally wanted to paint that one but whoever did it did a real nice job.
I have one more case to open today but so far now sketches :(
My daughter is going crazy because I won't open the last case yet. She wants to see if we get any cool chase cards. I will open this afternoon and maybe a few visits to near by Target stores ;)
As I was reading through the instructions, I was thinking the same thing... this is way too much
trouble to get 2 or 3 cards replaced. Besides, I like to keep some miscuts in my collection for the
novelty of it. In fact, I sometimes wonder why miscuts and flawed items are not more in demand by
collectors since, in theory, Topps tries to prevent these items from being released.
I will say that for as much as we are seeing reports of foil miscuts, I myself did not find any flaws,
miscuts or misprints in the 1200 + base stickers I unpacked. In fact, I am pretty amazed at how consistent
all the stickers are in this release in terms of centering, color consistantly, etc.
Besides the foil issues, my only complaint is that these damn wrappers are darn tough to open with ripping.
This is precisely what I was seeing. The same pattern over and over, especially that one where the stickers were the ...50, 51, 52, 53, 27... pattern. It was disappointing imo. Same WOM's, even same Foils (as you said), except occasionally, but then it was only a sticker or two difference. REALLY annoyed me when the same pattern was showing up for the pink WOM's and Foils. When I realized two of my four boxes were basically identical I was not a happy Wackster.
There has to be a simple way to do the "random but not random" thing so that pack-to-pack they are a random distribution, but a box doesn't repeat the chase cards (unless you fill a chase card set), and a case (and thus partial portion of a case) doesn't, and even a palette (or whatever is next) doesn't. Mix it up a bit! At least give me the illusion that it's random! And if this is too much then make it so there is MUCH LESS of a repetitive pattern. Seriously, I remember the Vintage OS packs being really random. This is what I miss.
Unfortunately my thinking at this point for ANS8 is I'm more likely to buy the completed sets I want via eBay to avoid this frustration next time, and I hate the fact that I'm thinking this way since I bought several boxes specifically for the fun factor of opening them -- but it just wasn't as fun as it should have been. :(
I agree that having a little less certainty would increase the fun factor of opening. It's still fun having the silver flashes, plus the chance of getting an auto, gold or sketch. Take those away and it would be really boring.so you must have really hated collecting ANS1 thru ANS6 then?
so you must have really hated collecting ANS1 thru ANS6 then?
I'm just selling the garbage. Anything with a pink border, glitter border or foil. I had no idea how bad the chasers were going to be in this series. All I like in this series are the black border cards. I won't be buying any cases. I might buy a few extra packs trying to get some of my own stickers but that's about it. Maybe some cereal boxes and bonus box.I'm guessing Sweet 'N Slow and Guitar Zero....
Can you can guess which two I painted? I'll give you a big hint. They're both Wack-o-mercials. I also wrote a gag that I didn't paint. County Time Lemonade. I reeeeally wanted to paint that one but whoever did it did a real nice job.
I'm guessing Sweet 'N Slow and Guitar Zero....
Guitar Zero is Joe Simko. Don't know about Sweet 'N Slow.Thanks for the info. Neil! Has Joe Simko painted wackys before? That's not a name I recognize.
Are all these miscut and damaged cards from hobby packs? I bought a retail top loader and had no problems whatsoever.
I finished opening about 30 boxes and got the same gold twice! What is the deal with that? I also got 2 auto's. No sketches. That $1000 for a sketch card is looking better and better :D
I also got 30 foils that are all bad die-cut and bent corners. I think I have about 8 miscut pupsi's
I am also missing wiis silver to get a full silver set.
I'm guessing Sweet 'N Slow and Guitar Zero....You got one! Sweet 'N Slow. How did you figure that out? Was it my amateur style that gave me away?
I guess for ANS1-6 it just didn't seem to be as repetitive to me.
Notice how slow sales are on ebay for ANS7 stuff. Look at completed auctions and hardly anything is moving.Maybe people have wised up and realize that this stuff will eventually come way down in price once the furor has died down.
Maybe people have wised up and realize that this stuff will eventually come way down in price once the furor has died down.
You got one! Sweet 'N Slow. How did you figure that out? Was it my amateur style that gave me away?Not an amateur style at all, quite the opposite! Part of my enjoyment of wackys is spending time getting to know the artists' styles -- everyone's "hand" has a distinctive look. (Which is no slight! I'm not talking about a "rote" style, it's more like an expression of a person's vision of the world. Great Master paintings by artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Manet, Norm Saunders etc., etc, show the distinctive character of the artists' hand as well.) For me, one of the pleasures of a new set is using my familiarity with past wackys to estimate who painted what. I like to have a reason to look, and look, and look again at the images in each series -- putting time in to get to know everyone's artistic personality keeps me coming back to these crazy little stickers again and again. Now I should say I guess wrong a lot! Obviously people can and do use very different kinds of styles, for wackys as for other work. Funny thing is, the second I saw Sweet 'n Slow I thought -- that's Mark! Not sure what made me think that, you haven't painted a lot of wackys so I don't have many comparison points....yet! Just some sudden instinctual feeling. And like I said, I'm not always right. For example, you didn't paint Guitar Zero. I guess I better get back to studying my wackys...!
I guess for ANS1-6 it just didn't seem to be as repetitive to me.
I think what annoyed me most was having the repetition with the foils, pink WOM's and the eight silvers I pulled. Seems like at least these could have been really random.
I bought the OS packs so spaced as a kid I probably never noticed any patterns. Did you always tend to pull the same two cards from a pack? I do recall one series where I pulled three cards instead of two (felt like Christmas!), and one time where I only pulled one card (karma!) -- Hired Root Beer -- heh, emblazoned in my memory for life.
Seriously, I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining on ANS7. I think the artwork and gags are fantastic and I am looking forward to my Cereal boxes, bonus boxes, and will still be buying more. Was just really annoyed at the non-randomness of the chase cards.
Maybe people have wised up and realize that this stuff will eventually come way down in price once the furor has died down.
I think that's exactly what it is. It's taught most of us to be patient.I haven't even wandered to my local Target yet, don't own a single ANS7 item yet. Not planning on chasing anything, would of course like to own at least one sketch but won't pay over $100 so maybe I won't own any sketches. Will likely make a base set killing packs and send off whatever extras flow from the packs to Pupsi like I have done in the past.
I haven't even wandered to my local Target yet, don't own a single ANS7 item yet. Not planning on chasing anything, would of course like to own at least one sketch but won't pay over $100 so maybe I won't own any sketches. Will likely make a base set killing packs and send off whatever extras flow from the packs to Pupsi like I have done in the past.Ask Smokin Joe for a sketch. I bet he'll do one for you. Send him a blank card from an ANS pack and see what happens. If folks could break the spell they're under that a sketch doesn't count unless the card has a Wacky logo on it, we could all have great sketches without spending thousands or even hundreds. When collectors start valuing the sketch rather than the corporate brand name printed at the top, life might start to make a little more sense.
Ask Smokin Joe for a sketch. I bet he'll do one for you. Send him a blank card from an ANS pack and see what happens. If folks could break the spell they're under that a sketch doesn't count unless the card has a Wacky logo on it, we could all have great sketches without spending thousands or even hundreds. When collectors start valuing the sketch rather than the corporate brand name printed at the top, life might start to make a little more sense.
Has anyone seen this in a store yet? It looks like a short double-wide gravity feed!I just got back from Wal*Mart and that's their gravity feed. I'm impressed! most of their feeds are really lame black boxes with a wrapper placed on the front.
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS7-48-PK-RARE-NO-PRICE-TAG-GRAVITY-/380264401575?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5889864aa7 (http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS7-48-PK-RARE-NO-PRICE-TAG-GRAVITY-/380264401575?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5889864aa7)
I got the ANS7 binder and the Cereal box sets from Topps today! Whoo Hooooo!!!! The binder is like the other binders...colorful and puffy. The binder bonus card is amusing, but not a classic. The cereal boxes are so awesome! They look fantastic displayed. It would be cool to go get some Captain Crunch, Wheaties, Trix, etc. and fill each box with their respective cereal. The cereal cards are really cool and are faithful reproductions of the OS. I do think the Web Bonus cards are kinda lame. I guess kids will like them. Another thing about the Web cards is that if you buy both cereal sets, you end up with 2 sets of the Web cards. Why Topps did not make that sub set 6 cards instead of 3 is a mystery to me. Oh well. Even though there is way too much stuff in this series, this really is the best ANS yet! Kudos to the entire Wacky team that put all of this together!!! Way to go guys.It's all about money. It's easier to spend $15 than $30.
It's all about money. It's easier to spend $15 than $30.
I sold a gold today for $400 and another one sold for about the same amount. I guess that is where we are at in this market for golds. The guy that listed 3 yesterday with BIN at $150 must be kicking himself. So as we stand now golds are going to command about $350-$450 and sketches $650-$1000. No one is buying any of the other ANS7 stuff.
I hope the people paying $400 for golds realize that comes out to an insane $8K for the 20 sticker set.
It is insane but when you look at the odds of 1-700, that is also insane!
It is insane but when you look at the odds of 1-700, that is also insane!
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I sold it, but I kept the memory of owning it alive. ;)
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Anyone seen the blister packs in stores? If so, how much are they?
BTW, went to our Super Target yesterday and all they had was a single box of ANS2 that wasn't there before... wt?
I know it's sound cliche, but a card is only worth what people will pay for it.
And some people will pay just about anything that they think is "rare."
Speaking of rare, how about what I think may be the only auto/sketch card out there...
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Someone explain to me why the Gold Flash should command such a premium as compared to a Flashback gold?
Speaking of rare, how about what I think may be the only auto/sketch card out there...
(http://s2.postimage.org/JfNKS.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsJfNKS)
Speaking of rare, how about what I think may be the only auto/sketch card out there...
(http://s2.postimage.org/JfNKS.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsJfNKS)
OK - So I opened my cereal boxes this evening and found that each individual box contained 14 base stickers, 3 regular Wack-O-Mercials and 1 red border Wack-O-Mercial and of course the bonus stickers. I don't know if anyone had already posted these contents but I was wondering if all the cereal boxes are packaged this way? Do they always contain one red-border and three regular Wack-O cards in them?
I was hoping for a chance at some of the other chase cards but if this is the standard contents then I won't have any problem leaving a set of cereal boxes sealed.
Speaking of rare, how about what I think may be the only auto/sketch card out there...
(http://s2.postimage.org/JfNKS.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsJfNKS)
When FB1 came out I pulled a gold, listed it and it sold for a hair over $300. Now they go for what, $50-60? We may see the same decline in price for the ANS7 golds as well. Then again, the thought of collecting 20 vs 72 doesn't seem as daunting, even if the odds are much worse.It's somewhat daunting now that they are selling in the $400 range. Yikes!
It's somewhat daunting now that they are selling in the $400 range. Yikes!
Are you going for a set of golds?No, too rich for my blood. I did pull 2 of the same golds. sold one on ebay and one example for my collection but the one I kept has a crimped corner that I sent to Topps for replacement. We'll see what I get back if anything. I have never sent cards into Topps for replacements and don't know what to expect.
Now there's a unique item!, at least up to this point. Maybe Jay slipped that one through and you have the only one! Hopefully Jay won't add sketches to them after the fact because that would kill the value.Yeah I would hate to have the one and only Jay Lynch screw up my Jay Lynch autograph card with one of his f**ing drawings. The tragedy is that what you said might actually be true for collectors. Therefore I will continue my criticism of sketch cards and the collectors mindset of them.
By the way, Jay won't add drawings to sketch cards once they've been handed over to Topps. I asked to commission him long ago to color one of my Old School sketches and he said he can't do that. The irony is that in a convention any artist can sign or sketch over any fanboys cards, stickers, comic books, movie posters, photos, sketchbooks, etc. But no drawing on the drawing cards. Duh.
I hope the people paying $400 for golds realize that comes out to an insane $8K for the 20 sticker set.
At 50 examples of each title I still think $400.00 is insane for the these golds. I've decided to try for a set but I'm going to be patient, and wait to these couple of impulse buyers driving prices up fill their sets. I've got 5 so far, I pulled one and haven't paid more than $250.00 for the others. Even at $250.00 though that's $5,000.00 for a set!
It's a tough spot to be in when trying to collect a tough set like this. You could wait it out until they drop to $100 each but then your selection might be limited and you may never get the cards you need. Just like some of the FB gold collectors.
OK - So I opened my cereal boxes this evening and found that each individual box contained 14 base stickers, 3 regular Wack-O-Mercials and 1 red border Wack-O-Mercial and of course the bonus stickers. I don't know if anyone had already posted these contents but I was wondering if all the cereal boxes are packaged this way? Do they always contain one red-border and three regular Wack-O cards in them?So, there arent new bonus titles in the cereal boxes? I got my cereal boxes today at our local Walmart. I guess the bonus stickers are the actual cereal titles.
I was hoping for a chance at some of the other chase cards but if this is the standard contents then I won't have any problem leaving a set of cereal boxes sealed.
So, there arent new bonus titles in the cereal boxes? I got my cereal boxes today at out local Walmart. I guess the bonus stickers are the actual cereal titles.I read this three times and I'm still confused! :D
Yes, that is what is in each box.
Plus, one of 3 "web site" cards. A different one in each cereal box. But there are only 3 different titles so if you bought both cereal box tray A and Tray B, you would end up with two of each web site bonus card.
When one opens up the cereal boxes to get out the cards, will the box itself be "destroyed" or can it still be nicely displayed? I'm eager to get those and may not be able to wait until my Topps shipment arrives. Of course, I guess that would mean coming across them in the wild, which has been completely elusive so far.
I cant post a link but auction # 270629967625 is for ANS7 Hot Packs at $10 each that the seller states will either have a Silver or Gold Flash Foil or an Auto Foil. He states there is a three step process to locate these packs but will not divulge details.
Interesting....
DrDeal
Oh and you better have your reading glasses on for those web parodies!
Here is a link to the auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270629967625&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D270629967625%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1
I would think this seller could be setting himself up for problems with this. Even if the packs did contain the flash cards or autograph card, the buyer could claim that the pack did not have one in it and demand a refund.
First of all how can he guarantee that it contains one of those unless he has a way of seeing or sensing the contents in a closed pack?
First of all how can he guarantee that it contains one of those unless he has a way of seeing or sensing the contents in a closed pack?after getting packs from the Target gravity feed and opening them up last week, the insert pattern was very precisely patterned. open enough packs and you know the rest of the layout of the easy inserts and silver flash.
Maybe he had access to an MRI device.
Well I got my Topps order today which had the cereal boxes, binder and 2 bonus boxes. Inside the 1st bonus box was this bute...............
That's the one I just sold and the same one I sent back to Topps yesterday. It does look really nice with the yellow and the gold!
I should sell all of my golds now and then buy them back at 1/2 the price when the market crashes!! LOL!Well, I think you have been pretty lucky so far with your boxes so I would probably just buy more boxes and screw eBay! ;)
When one opens up the cereal boxes to get out the cards, will the box itself be "destroyed" or can it still be nicely displayed? I'm eager to get those and may not be able to wait until my Topps shipment arrives. Of course, I guess that would mean coming across them in the wild, which has been completely elusive so far.
Well, I think you have been pretty lucky so far with your boxes so I would probably just buy more boxes and screw eBay! ;)
For a series that has a binder as an option ANS7 is not very "binder friendly". I just put my sets into sleeves and it was tricky getting combinations without too many open holes.Back to Back card # 55
The base set has 55 titles - 54 would be perfect because now we have 1 card and 8 empty windows.
The 20-card subsets have 2 titles and then 7 open
The Foils have 1 with 9 open (why not F1 - F9)?
The only thing that fits nicely is the 6 cereal titles with the 3 web cards.
For a series that has a binder as an option ANS7 is not very "binder friendly". I just put my sets into sleeves and it was tricky getting combinations without too many open holes.
The base set has 55 titles - 54 would be perfect because now we have 1 card and 8 empty windows.
The 20-card subsets have 2 titles and then 7 open
The Foils have 1 with 9 open (why not F1 - F9)?
The only thing that fits nicely is the 6 cereal titles with the 3 web cards.
For a series that has a binder as an option ANS7 is not very "binder friendly". I just put my sets into sleeves and it was tricky getting combinations without too many open holes.Just throw card #55 in the garbage.
The base set has 55 titles - 54 would be perfect because now we have 1 card and 8 empty windows.
Just throw card #55 in the garbage.
Since I end up with so many base sets I like to display 9 of the same card per page. It looks amazing and it guarantees I'll fill the pages.
Just throw card #55 in the garbage.Perhaps a card other than #55 would fit into your garbage better... I'm just saying.
Since I end up with so many base sets I like to display 9 of the same card per page. It looks amazing and it guarantees I'll fill the pages.
I'm still pissed after seeing this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-SERIES-7-GOLD-FLASH-FOIL-CARD-18-20-/330468468130
Why couldn't I have checked a little earlier this evening? I messaged the person to see why they sold it so low. Haven't heard back.
How could the seller be so stupid or lazy not to check completed items to get an idea on what golds were selling for???
Why get so worked up about why the guy sold so low. Somebody else got a good deal that he would have never had a chance on. I enjoy finds like this when the come up.
Not everyone is into wacky and know what they are worth for variations.
Why get so worked up about why the guy sold so low. Somebody else got a good deal that he would have never had a chance on. I enjoy finds like this when the come up.
Not everyone is into wacky and know what they are worth for variations.
i'm having a hard time getting excited about this series. While the base set is excellent, the chase cards are crap. The foil cards are boring and the colored borders are such a joke. The only chase card to get excited about is a sketch. But the odds are much, much too low. I feel like i'd be playing powerball if i were to chase these things. Ive opened one box and have 1 sealed box still. I will eventually buy the bonus cards from someone, but i just dont see the point in buying more boxes. I think topps dropped the ball with the sketch odds for this series.
Perhaps a card other than #55 would fit into your garbage better... I'm just saying.Yes, KissKat is too good to throw in the trash. Better get 8 more to fill the page.
I wonder what happened to the plan to include a "code card in every pack that unlocks web exclusive content".
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Must have turned out to be too ambitious, unless the idea transmogrified into the Facebook digital offerings Topps had as a countdown to the release of ANS7.
I think topps dropped the ball with the sketch odds for this series.
I think you are right on both counts. It was probably too ambitious so they watered it down and made it into the facebook digibles page.
I've never joined the Digibles page on Facebook. It didn't sound too exciting to me.
While I don't disagree here with you about the chase card issue. You have to consider the overall distribution of this set and the CHANCE of getting a Sketch Card. From Alaska to Florida from Maine to California, to get a sketch card would be a minor miracle based on the the 300 they inserted in production stage.
So you can probably ask a kings ransom to get one. Could Topps done more, Im sure, but then it's an artist/ logistical thing and financial compensation, which I imagine Topps wants to cap off to make more money.
As for me, I wish they had done more of the Motion cards of classic Wackys. Those are the best thing from the ANS series for me
My son is a huge Mountain Dew fan, so I made this for him:
Must have turned out to be too ambitious, unless the idea transmogrified into the Facebook digital offerings Topps had as a countdown to the release of ANS7.I wonder if they would have unlocked links to spoof webpages, so that they'd be actual online versions of the web bonus cards in the cereal boxes.
i'm having a hard time getting excited about this series. While the base set is excellent, the chase cards are crap.If one of your favorite bands recorded a new album, and you liked the new songs but not the “bonus tracks”, wouldn’t you call the release a success?
If one of your favorite bands recorded a new album, and you liked the new songs but not the “bonus tracks”, wouldn’t you call the release a success?I meant that I'm having a hard time getting excited about buying more boxes. Topps doesn't give me any reason to open more than one box with this series. The only thing I'd be chasing at this point is a sketch, but we're talking $40 powerball tickets here!
I wonder what happened to the plan to include a "code card in every pack that unlocks web exclusive content".
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The cereal boxes have been found at Walmart, Meijer and Toys R' Us in Michigan.
I've got cereal packs coming (which seem great), but I've resigned myself to pick up the blister bonus cards via eBay, trade my extra pinks/silvers/foils to get the ones I didn't get, and maybe put together a set of the silvers if it doesn't end up costing me too much. I just can't see spending another $45 on another box when the odds are soooo low.
Seems like they could have cut the odds down for everything. Silvers should be twice as easy to get, and golds at least seven times as easy so you could expect one after opening 100 packs.
I'm also mildly annoyed by the 55, 20, 10 thing, but definitely pleased they put the puzzles to work out properly (like Flashback 2). I ended up redoing my ANS 1-6 sets and '79/'80 rerun sets to make the puzzles since they don't actually have to be in numeric order (hard to break that habit though!).
Drove me nuts with the ANS sets where they'd have 9 of one subset, then 10, then 9, then 10... 9 was so nice when it happened -- like with the magnets!
P.S. Was thinking the same thing (re: #55) -- it's a great card! My wife even commented tonight how she liked it (I bought some packs from a gravity feed at Wal-Mart).
I meant that I'm having a hard time getting excited about buying more boxes. Topps doesn't give me any reason to open more than one box with this series. The only thing I'd be chasing at this point is a sketch, but we're talking $40 powerball tickets here!
Overall I am very pleased with this series but I agree that Topps went to far with the odds on the golds and sketch cards. I've talked to many collectors recently who by a lot of stock and most of them are frustrated and discouraged with their pulls. If there was an ANS8 with these same odds I bet many heavy hitters would back down their orders considerably.
For a series that has a binder as an option ANS7 is not very "binder friendly". I just put my sets into sleeves and it was tricky getting combinations without too many open holes.
The base set has 55 titles - 54 would be perfect because now we have 1 card and 8 empty windows.
The 20-card subsets have 2 titles and then 7 open
The Foils have 1 with 9 open (why not F1 - F9)?
The only thing that fits nicely is the 6 cereal titles with the 3 web cards.
.... and here's a gallery of the Wack-O-Mercial Subset - http://tinyurl.com/WP-ANS7-Wack-O-Mercialsthanks. that was a great way to read some of these without pulling out a magnify glass to see the details clearly
thanks. that was a great way to read some of these without pulling out a magnify glass to see the details clearlyI second that!
I second that!
Glad I'm not the only one whipping out the big magnifying glass! ;)
thanks. that was a great way to read some of these without pulling out a magnify glass to see the details clearly
I second that!
Glad I'm not the only one whipping out the big magnifying glass! ;)
Also, please don't post any contract issues such as the amount people get paid . . .I wonder why an employer would write into a contract that an employee cannot discuss the details of their contract, specifically their pay.
I wonder why an employer would write into a contract that an employee cannot discuss the details of their contract, specifically their pay.
Who would work for a company that requires its employees to keep their pay a secret? Seems weird to me.
Don't mean to be an jerk, just wonder what Topps motivation is, to keep it secret.
i'm having a hard time getting excited about this series. While the base set is excellent, the chase cards are crap. The foil cards are boring and the colored borders are such a joke. The only chase card to get excited about is a sketch. But the odds are much, much too low. I feel like i'd be playing powerball if i were to chase these things. Ive opened one box and have 1 sealed box still. I will eventually buy the bonus cards from someone, but i just dont see the point in buying more boxes. I think topps dropped the ball with the sketch odds for this series.
Please refrain from whipping out anything in this chat room. ;D
I wonder why an employer would write into a contract that an employee cannot discuss the details of their contract, specifically their pay.It's not in my contract to keep anything a secret. I'm happy to discuss what they paid me for sketch cards, gags, paintings, massages, etc. They paid me with free tickets to Puppetry of the Penis. Turned out to be another request for a massage.
Who would work for a company that requires its employees to keep their pay a secret? Seems weird to me.
Don't mean to be an jerk, just wonder what Topps motivation is, to keep it secret.
It's not in my contract to keep anything a secret. I'm happy to discuss what they paid me for sketch cards, gags, paintings, massages, etc. They paid me with free tickets to Puppetry of the Penis. Turned out to be another request for a massage.
Here is a link to the auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270629967625&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D270629967625%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1
I would think this seller could be setting himself up for problems with this. Even if the packs did contain the flash cards or autograph card, the buyer could claim that the pack did not have one in it and demand a refund.
I wanted to post a follow-up to this. This is the seller who is selling sealed ANS7 packs with a guarantee that you will pull a rare chase card from it.it is quite bizarre - and now they are including the "error" blank autograph as a possibility. did they really figure out a chase card sequence? what's the deal?
I wanted to post a follow-up to this. This is the seller who is selling sealed ANS7 packs with a guarantee that you will pull a rare chase card from it.
It looks like he has raised his price to $100 now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS7-AUTO-SKETCH-ERROR-CARD-HOT-PACK-/270636789237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0335adf5
I was looking at his feedback and I see that he is selling these "hot packs" for other card series as well. Football, Baseball, Elvis, etc. I was hoping to see in the feedback messages some info about whether his claims are legit or not. However, most of the feedback is pretty generic and doesn't really tell you what people are getting in these packs:
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=allproductssoldhere&&iid=270636789237&sspagename=VIP:feedback&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller
I see the following eBay user ids have won ANS7 "hot packs" from this seller:
stevensutka
robpalmer123
sportzfreak89
Isn't robpalmer123 our own Dr Popper here on the forum? And is sportzfreak89 Leslie? So I am curious, what came of these "hot packs"? Do they really live up to the seller's claims? Anybody heard? Rob?
I'm curious about these packs as well. Nice detective work - I believe you're correct and would love to hear from Rob if these packs actually contain anything significant.
Sorry, I was mistaken. Rob did not buy a "hot pack" from this seller. He bought one of the Autographed Foil error cards (the ones that are missing the signature). Just the card, not the sealed pack. I modified my original post to reflect that.
So it looks like Leslie (if she is sportzfreak89) is the only hope we have to find out if these are legit or not. It looks like she won a couple of packs that were guaranteed to have either a Silver or Gold Flash Foil in them.
But, $100 seems crazy!!the $100 is for the pack with a guaranteed Autograph or Sketch card inside. I think the Flash Foil packs sold for a lot less, just few bucks. the Flash Foil guarantee is easy, if you use the 48 count gravity feeds. It's a perfect repeating 12 pack pattern.
the $100 is for the pack with a guaranteed Autograph or Sketch card inside. I think the Flash Foil packs sold for a lot less, just few bucks. the Flash Foil guarantee is easy, if you use the 48 count gravity feeds. It's a perfect repeating 12 pack pattern.
I have no idea how they would know an autograph card.
Sorry, I was mistaken. Rob did not buy a "hot pack" from this seller. He bought one of the Autographed Foil error cards (the ones that are missing the signature). Just the card, not the sealed pack. I modified my original post to reflect that.
So it looks like Leslie (if she is sportzfreak89) is the only hope we have to find out if these are legit or not. It looks like she won a couple of packs that were guaranteed to have either a Silver or Gold Flash Foil in them.
the $100 is for the pack with a guaranteed Autograph or Sketch card inside. I think the Flash Foil packs sold for a lot less, just few bucks. the Flash Foil guarantee is easy, if you use the 48 count gravity feeds. It's a perfect repeating 12 pack pattern.
I have no idea how they would know an autograph card.
I wonder how he deals with a buyer who claims they didn't get a auto or sketch card? Someone could buy a pack, pull an auto card and say there was nothing good inside and claim a refund.
I had posed that very same scenario when this was first brought up. If I were that seller, I would be worried about that happening. It seems that if he is so sure that there is an autograph card or a sketch card in the pack, he should crack it open and then sell the card. If he gets a nice sketch card, he would get way more than $100 for it.
I had posed that very same scenario when this was first brought up. If I were that seller, I would be worried about that happening. It seems that if he is so sure that there is an autograph card or a sketch card in the pack, he should crack it open and then sell the card. If he gets a nice sketch card, he would get way more than $100 for it.
Leslie just emailed me back and said she bought 2 packs of the silver/gold flash guarantee, and both packs contained silvers.
Leslie just emailed me back and said she bought 2 packs of the silver/gold flash guarantee, and both packs contained silvers.
How the hell does this guy know?
I think Patrick said that he has confirmed that the flash foils can be found exactly 12 packs apart so that is not too hard to understand. What gets me is how can this guy possibly guarantee an autograph or sketch card in a sealed pack?
I think Patrick said that he has confirmed that the flash foils can be found exactly 12 packs apart so that is not too hard to understand. What gets me is how can this guy possibly guarantee an autograph or sketch card in a sealed pack?
How would you know were to start to count 12 packs? I opened 8 boxes and the silvers were all over the place. There was no pattern.gravity feeds appear to have a fixed pattern whereas the boxes seem to be better randomized for the flashes.
gravity feeds appear to have a fixed pattern whereas the boxes seem to be better randomized for the flashes.
You need to burn through enough packs to reveal the first flash, and then the other 3 are increments of 12 packs later. At least that's what a Target Gravity gave me.
I'm not buying it. The feeders I have purchased were a total mess. I have bought about 10 feeders and I have opened silvers back to back. This guy is claiming there is a way to determine which packs have the silvers bu I don't know how to tell. I have inspected the packs and pack thickness with no variations.
How the hell does this guy know?
Does anyone know where these fall in the packs they are in? My SPECULATION would be that it is one of the two bottom cards in the pack like the other low odds cards. Do you suppose he is just using some technique whereby he can tell what at least a small portion of the back of the bottom-most stickers look like? There is enough room in a pack to slide the bottom two cards apart slightly. If by means of a high intensity back lighting, as an example, perhaps you can make out enough of the back of the cards to at least determine if it a special card. Or, maybe he is magic.
It may be something like that but if he could do that than he could probably tell whether it had a sketch of a auto card, and if he knew it had a sketch card why in his right mind would he sell it for $100.00? He probably wouldn't, which means if he has some kind of visual technique we are pretty much guaranteed to get an auto card, not a sketch.
The autograph cards look the same as a Foil card except some text is omitted to allow space for the actual autograph, corect? I think I remember seeing the scans earlier of the non-autographed, auto card. What do the backs of the sketch cards look like for this series? If you could only see the "top" or "bottom" 1/8th inch of the card, could you tell the difference between a sketch and an auto?
I feel I am digging myself a verbal hole when trying to describe this without some sort of graphic... When I say the "top" or "bottom" of the card, I mean in reference to a card as it sits in a pack, where the front of the pack is facing you. The pack would be like a sheet of paper printed in profile format. So the "top" or "bottom" of the card would actually be the sides of the card if the card itself were held like a sheet of paper printed in landscape format.
You don't suppose it is as simple as a special wrapper code do you? Previous releases with chase cards have not been in wrappers with unique codes before.
The autograph cards look the same as a Foil card except some text is omitted to allow space for the actual autograph, corect? I think I remember seeing the scans earlier of the non-autographed, auto card. What do the backs of the sketch cards look like for this series? If you could only see the "top" or "bottom" 1/8th inch of the card, could you tell the difference between a sketch and an auto?
I feel I am digging myself a verbal hole when trying to describe this without some sort of graphic... When I say the "top" or "bottom" of the card, I mean in reference to a card as it sits in a pack, where the front of the pack is facing you. The pack would be like a sheet of paper printed in profile format. So the "top" or "bottom" of the card would actually be the sides of the card if the card itself were held like a sheet of paper printed in landscape format.
You don't suppose it is as simple as a special wrapper code do you? Previous releases with chase cards have not been in wrappers with unique codes before.
I would be very surprised if there was anything different on the wrappers relative to chase cards. That would be a huge blunder by Topps if that ever happened!
Here's my scan of the ANS7 Bonus Box - [expando]http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/1018594230_DydFq-X3.jpg[/expando]
I've added all of the card backs for 1-55. I'll add the WOM backs later today. I still need a nice scan of PoliGripe if anyone has one to add.
http://tinyurl.com/ANS7-Gallery
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How's this:
Thank you! I'll add it now. I also added the Wack-O-Mercial backs.
Kris,
Just wanted to say that this was a time consuming undertaking and I for one am very appreciative. Thank You and kudos for the excellent work.
Man, I wish someone out there would put this kind of dedication into a Garbage Pail Kids image gallery. Every fan site has really small or low res images of these. Does anyone know if there is a decent GPK gallery in the works?
Did you get help from WOW,INC.?
I've started to add roughs, ebay auctions and final artwork to the ANS7 Image Gallery that has been posted here on the forum. If you notice something I've missed, please let me know and I'll add it.
http://tinyurl.com/ANS7-Gallery
Don't hold back, which one was it?
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Don't hold back, which one was it?this gives a good reason for you to go back and look at the whole series more closely again...
this gives a good reason for you to go back and look at the whole series more closely again...
but my guess?
[spoiler]Jowl-O
on the side it has IYQUQD - 3.14159265
and in non-text speak, that would be:
I like you, you cutie pie[/spoiler]
The artist says I was the first to notice it.
I think that deserves a color sketch card!?
You can add this to your gallery. This is my original submission.
You can add this to your gallery. This is my original submission.
You can add this to your gallery. This is my original submission.
You can add this to your gallery. This is my original submission.
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing. I love the jail bird chain gang in the background and the way the officer is just enjoying the drink. Would of loved to see it painted in that same way.Thanks. I don't like it as much with just one bad guy but for a tiny sticker it's a better approach. I also submitted it as a postcard concept. The size of a postcard would allow room for more characters. But they snapped it up for ANS instead. The only reason I submitted it was for the chance to paint it. So having it accepted only to be given to another artist was the final blow for me.
The only reason I submitted it was for the chance to paint it. So having it accepted only to be given to another artist was the final blow for me.How are those decisions made?
How are those decisions made?I don't know but I'm sure it's political. They let me do a postcard painting no problem. The only annoyance that time was that they never got around to sending me a contract. But it was still a pleasure. With ANS I was dealing with different people. Zapata sent me a contract before I submitted gags. They quickly stole County Time with a blunt "you don't get to paint it". Later I snuck in the art for Choppertone purely on spec with Joe's help. At that point they were desperate for help and asked if I could do another one. I did Sweet n Slow and all I got back from Zapata was "I was hoping for a sillier looking character". Never a positive word about anything I did. They couldn't care less that I was a dedicated fan and artist who wasn't doing it for the money. They saw no value in that.
I painted County Time. I made one prisoner in the background, knowing it would be printed small and it might get hard to read with too many characters. I was also told to make the characters more cartoony. I don't think that takes away from the gag. The Country Time packaging had changed too, so I had to update that. Otherwise I stuck to Mark's original concept. Just for the record, I love Wacky Packages too. I'm in it for the love of trading cards. I've mostly worked on GPKs in the past, but I've always wanted to paint Wackys, so this set was a dream come true.
(http://www.imagechicken.com/uploads/1286835992076341100.jpg) (http://www.imagechicken.com)I like the cop a lot.
I like the slight porcine tilt of the cop's nose.
Man, this is a sweet one! It hit eBay yesterday.................
very, very nice! Let me guess - $1,800 :o
Man, this is a sweet one! It hit eBay yesterday.................
I like it too. I like cards that are unique designs rather than replicas of past stickers. I'd like to see more cards done this way.
Mark, can you educate me and maybe some others as to how a sketch like Brent's colored "Creep" is different from an original art painting? Is one by brush and one colored pens? I interested in the differences in the techniques (and tools) the artists use to create them.Brent and others might offer their specific approaches but generally the sticker art is done with gouache paints, though one guy uses acrylics. The sketch cards appear to be drawn with a pen and colored with markers. You can tell when it's done with markers because you will distinctly see the line art. You don't see line art in the paintings because it's all painted over and finessed. There's been attempts to put paint on cards but the paint won't grab the paper because it's laminated. But I hear they're working on that.
Brent and others might offer their specific approaches but generally the sticker art is done with gouache paints, though one guy uses acrylics. The sketch cards appear to be drawn with a pen and colored with markers. You can tell when it's done with markers because you will distinctly see the line art. You don't see line art in the paintings because it's all painted over and finessed. There's been attempts to put paint on cards but the paint won't grab the paper because it's laminated. But I hear they're working on that.
Thanks, I wonder if they could paint on Matte coated cards and then put a UV coating over it to eliminate the gloss issue?
Brent and others might offer their specific approaches but generally the sticker art is done with gouache paints, though one guy uses acrylics.
The sketch cards appear to be drawn with a pen and colored with markers. You can tell when it's done with markers because you will distinctly see the line art. You don't see line art in the paintings because it's all painted over and finessed.
I painted all my GPK FB cards with gouache and it worked fine.I should have been more specific about gouache. There's acrylic based gouache and traditional gouache. Acrylic will stick but traditional is too flaky and delicate. I don't like acrylic gouache because once it's dry you can't shape it anymore. I use the old stuff. For those who are curious, Saunders used regular gouache. But at the time I don't think there was an acrylic based gouache. Who knows which one he might use today.
(http://s3.postimage.org/zPjVr.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/20q0ds2dg/)
"Sketch" isn't the right word for most color sketch cards.
You mean scribbles on paper :PI know you're just kidding but it's getting old. First you make a few posts about my postcard auction making a nice profit, as if it somehow diminishes my statements of differentiating a doodle from a fully rendered work of art. Now as I express what I like about the cards, you post this. I guess my opinions in the realm of art don't really hold much credibility for you, for some reason.
Does anyone know what real product is being parodied in the Wack-o-mercial MOB coffee (#10)?MJB Coffee
I know you're just kidding but it's getting old. First you make a few posts about my postcard auction making a nice profit, as if it somehow diminishes my statements of differentiating a doodle from a fully rendered work of art. Now as I express what I like about the cards, you post this. I guess my opinions in the realm of art don't really hold much credibility for you, for some reason.
No, I'm just ribbing you a bit because of your statement on people paying big bucks for a sketch while the art isn't pulling in the same kind of money. I personally love the sketch cards so when you posted that statement it kinda offended me as I felt you had no respect for the sketch cards. I won't bring it up again.
I really think what these artists are doing with the return cards is amazing and you have to consider them as art now instead of a sketch. I do plan on owning some art in the future. I just haven't found the right piece yet to bid on. I have some of my favorites but they haven't shown up yet.
MJB Coffee
I don't collect art because there's no way to get them all, and even if you could no one could realistically afford it. That's just the way my mentality is. With the sketch cards I can at least put them into a category and try to collect them all.
Also, if you look at the old-timers in this hobby going back 10 years or more, most of the disputes seem to be the result of collecting art pieces. I guess because there's only one of each title and they are extremely expensive makes it extremely competitive and emotions flare. That's something I can do without.
Besides, the prints from the Abram's books that were done from the original art are cool and much cheaper!!
I still haven't cut up an Abram's book for displaying, I think mostly because the one I wanted most (Cap'n Crud) is just so wrong. Also, many of the others I would have been likely to display were just blown up stickers.
Does anyone know what real product is being parodied in the Wack-o-mercial MOB coffee (#10)?
I asked the same question a while back as I (and everyone I asked - family and friends) never heard of MJB brand coffee. I got a lot of replies and some of them included you tube clips of a commercial for MJB coffee. It's got to be on one of these ANS 7 threads if you want to search for it. I believe you will see the image of the first frame of the commercial with the "play" button in the middle. Interesting if you can find it.using the search function can be sometimes problematic though.
using the search function can be sometimes problematic though.
for instance, if you do a search for MJB while on this page, you will get 0 results even though it's in multiple posts. Makes no sense.
You should send a message to the admin ;DLOL. yeah, I really should... ;)
I really think what these artists are doing with the return cards is amazing and you have to consider them as art now instead of a sketch. I do plan on owning some art in the future. I just haven't found the right piece yet to bid on. I have some of my favorites but they haven't shown up yet.Some of these sketch cards are turning out very nice. I think this Creep card is indeed artful. As I've stated before, I have a problem with people paying more for sketch cards than paintings. Collectors are giving greater value to something other than the level of artistic achievement. As Dr. Popper previously explained to me, it's not the function of an art lover. It's the function of a collector. Fine. Tell me about collecting. Don't tell me about art.
You should send a message to the admin ;D
He did a search for the admin and couldn't find him. ;)
My parents drank MJB coffee for awhile when I was a kid. Percolated. They never had Folger's. Almost seemed like a Coke/Pepsi thing with parents in my circle of friends.
When some of you had never heard of MJB I figured it was probably a Left Coast product, just like there are a handful of products I've never heard of such as Bozco Syrup that ended up as Wackys.
We always had MJB and Bosco in our house.
Loved that Bosco as a kid. Cool lipoff avitar there, isn't there a story behind that like it was an orginal rough? I remember reading posts about that a while back.
Yeah, if my memory serves me well, Dave Gross bought it on Ebay. He had a hunch it was painted by Norman Saunders and after hearing his reasons, I would agree. David Saunders had the opinion it wasn't but I don't think he ever responded after Dave offered up his evidence. Who ever painted it, it's a cool skeleton guy drinking a cup of tea... but I'd like to think it's actually coffee though because coffee rocks.
Loved that Bosco as a kid.
Anyone notice the complete Silver Flash Foil set on eBay for $60.00 BIN and no one is grabbing it? That set should be worth at least $100.00.
http://cgi.ebay.com/WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS-7-FLASH-FOILS-20-Base-set-75-/160496294900?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255e531bf4
I drew the salesmen on the backs of the Wack-o-mercials. Here's a link to my blog showing them, for anyone who's interested.
http://monkeyboycomic.blogspot.com/2010/10/wacky-packages-all-new-series-7-whack-o.html
Okay, here's the song we used to sing about Bosco when I was in elementary school...Some kids who grew up with Bosco didn’t like it? Even chocolate syrup has its adolescent aficionados?!
(sung to the tune of no recognizable song in no recognizable key)...
I hate Bosco, its made of TNT
My mother puts it in my milk to try and poison me.
I fooled mommy, I put it in her tea....
and now I have no mommy, to try and poison me.
I look forward to your fan letters.
Some kids who grew up with Bosco didn’t like it? Even chocolate syrup has its adolescent aficionados?!We loved Bosco... but when you are a kid, your fickle and will trade allegiances in a heartbeat for a well crafted ditty... Or even unwell crafted one. Hey, look at me posting from an iPad. ;D
Although both sides of my family live in NJ, I grew up in CA, and whenever we would travel east to visit our relatives, I would greatly anticipate Bosco.
When Grandma would open the cupboard and pull out the bottle of Bosco, my sister and I beamed with delight. Growing up in So. Cal, we were raised on CIB
[expando]http://www.brandlandusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ad_cib7_hi_res.jpg[/expando]
using the search function can be sometimes problematic though.
for instance, if you do a search for MJB while on this page, you will get 0 results even though it's in multiple posts. Makes no sense.
Some kids who grew up with Bosco didn’t like it? Even chocolate syrup has its adolescent aficionados?!
Although both sides of my family live in NJ, I grew up in CA, and whenever we would travel east to visit our relatives, I would greatly anticipate Bosco.
When Grandma would open the cupboard and pull out the bottle of Bosco, my sister and I beamed with delight. Growing up in So. Cal, we were raised on CIB