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Wacky Packages Discussion => General Wacky Packages Discussion => Original Series => Topic started by: RawGoo on March 08, 2015, 09:28:02 AM
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I remember on the old forum, there was a thread where people categorized certain "levels" of having completed their OS1-16 collections. There's not much discussion here on original series Wackys lately, and there's a lull in new Wacky sets - maybe starting this up will get some people interested in working on their OS sets during the lull. Were there 4 levels?
I seem to recall that the distinctions involved whether a person had one of every series sticker, with matching puzzle, such that a series 4 with Windhex and Mess Clairoil with that puzzle counted, and a series 10 set without Pupsi counted if the puzzle pieces didn't show Pupsi. But, I believe there was also a category for having Pupsi, as well as both a Pupsi puzzle and a non-Pupsi puzzle. Does anyone here remember the categories?
This came to my mind today because I was remembering finding an OS6 Goodmans variation puzzle piece that got me within one puzzle piece of "sealing the deal" with the alternate puzzles.
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here you go.
luckily Tom copied the key info
and the Search function on this forum paid off!
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=1677.msg37028#msg37028
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A = One complete set of each series, 1 thru 16, with complete puzzles, and including Bandache, RunTony, Bumchex, Chokewagon, Windhex, MessClairoil, Pupsi, and BOTH variations of Spit&Spill, Grime, and Scoot, plus complete VARIATION puzzles for series 4,6,8,10. Assumes that everything is in-tact & in collectable condition of EX or better. No borderless or restuck. Let's not worry about "back variations" or cut variants (Cram), or cloths, though. Those are special. ONE set of each series, doesn't matter which backs. This is the "REAL" 1-16 run.
B = Complete set of 1-16 stickers with ALL variation stickers, but just ONE complete puzzle for each set. Some people go this route and it should still be counted as a 1-16 run.
C = Complete set of 1-16 stickers AS REPRESENTED ON THE CHECKLISTS THAT GO WITH THEM. For example, Bandache & RunTony must be present, but BumChex & Choke Wagon can be absent if the 4th series puzzle is the Windhex/Mess variety. One Spit, Grime, Scoot sticker. Pupsi's a toss-up, though. Not sure if that should be in or out. Hopefully nobody has gone this route, though. It seems so naked.
NO REISSUE STICKERS, REPRODUCTIONS, DIECUTS/WACKY ADS, RE-STUCKS, BORDERLESS, OBVIOUS WONDERBREADS or UKs, OPCs, etc. The run has to be authentic and complete to be counted.
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Thanks Patrick - you are so very good with the search function here!! :great:
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Thanks Patrick - you are so very good with the search function here!! :great:
LOL, now that made me laugh! I think the search function and I have finally come to terms with each other....
odd that Scott was unsure of including a Pupsi-less 10 in group C. That's what's (not) on the checklist, so seems like a legit solution for group C.
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I am a "B".
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I don't think I'm anything anymore.
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Still an 'A'. Even have the Cram variations. I'm sure I'm about the same as most.
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I don't think I'm anything anymore.
Now, now...we need to work on your self-esteem. LOL
I'm quite sure I'm still an "A". I need to find some time to look thru my keeper set to be absolutely certain...haven't looked at them in a while.
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Still an "A" for me. I forgot about the Cram variation, which is nice - gives me something to look for!
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A for me.
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you mean you have to have all 16 series to even qualify to be on the list? nah that's no good...what about us guys that are still working on the sets. (I'm such a whiner) seems like there ought to be more letters. for those who have some sets... Maybe I'm a H or L something. (Maybe make a separate category for series 16 as that seems to be the original reason for the list...how many series 16 sets were there.) The list said 43 people had series 16, anyone completed one since?(not on that list)
1. ToadalToad (Scott): A
2. Charboy (Greg): A
3. Snotdrops (David): A
4. CapnCrud (John): A
5. Liptorn (Willie): A
6. Blank Crows (Bill): B
7. All-Brain (Jeff): (traded an A for a Reissue dynasty)
8. Slamjim (Dave): A
9. Schmutz: A+ (1-16 + full set of unopened packs)
10. Run-A-Way (Kirk): A/A
11. Soremel (George): B/B/B
12. bigtomi (Tom P): A
13. Moron Chicken (John K): A
14. battlecaps (Matt): A
15. Zenergizer (Paul H.): A-
16. Plastered Peanut (David C): A
17. Oh_Hairy (Harry): A
18. bandaches (Ernie): B
19. Mountain_Goo (Randy): A
20. DitchMasters (Andy): A
21. GadzookaBoy (Ron): A-
22. Truant (Tom): B
23. PDQBlues (Paul F.): A
24. HawaiianPunks (Jeff): A
25. Creep (Rusty): A
26. Lavirus: B-
27. Jerkens: B
28. 70s_Kid (JeffMac): C
29. run_tony (Mike): A
30. Playskull (James S): B
31. Chipereno: A-
32. RaMpB (Richie): A/A (1 set 4 each kid so no fighting)
33. BumChex (Brad): A
34. Tic_Toc (Craig): A/A- (missing Scoot NC in 2nd set)
35. Sugarmess: A-
36. stingray(Daryl): B
37. dementedtomatoes(Frank):A (missing Scoot no copyright)
38. dr_popper (Rob): A
39. RawGoo (Pat): A
40. TIED..up: A
41. Crackedjerk (Tom): C
42. Hipton
43. cmgmd (Charlie): A
I mean series 16 that's just oodles of Loot to get just one sticker let alone the set...I haven't gotten a single sticker yet. and no one seems to have any for trade...? I'd have valuable comic books I'd gladly trade to get series 16. ( i have all the images of series 16 but no actual originals) I'd hoped to trade some series 15 duplicate sticker toward series 16 when I finally found out series 16 existed but some joker ripped me off of my 15th series traders before I knew how hard they were to get. a "friend" ... who hasn't faced me since the deal. So he knew what he was doing.
I've only completed minimum standard set(working on getting all the puzzles varieties) 3, 6, 9 (I don't know what happened to my series 8... bought it new and completed it waaay back and now I'm missing one? how'd that happen?) series 10 13 and 15
I bought new series 8, 9, 10[with pupsi], 13? (part of 14...only one crack at the box and when I came back they were gone) and 15 new. (But not in that order. I bought them new in this order 8, 9 15, 10 13? 14 ) and still have them though like I say I can't figure out why I'm now missing a sticker from series 8(Bam) I have all of series 13 but don't recall buying it new?(apparently missing one checklist BR),...maybe in Drumheller after buying series 10 there?? So I still have them all from when they were new. Completed 3 and 6 later and just about finished series 5 now and missing one checklist from series 7... so four cards will complete my series 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15.
Funny thing was I had virtually all of series 1-7 given to me back when I was buying series 8 and 9 , but no checklists were included which bothered me...I didn't know which ones belonged to which set. I know Bum chex was in there with Choke wagon, Mess clairall, Spic and span, I think all the toughies were in there and I "sold" them for a dollar but he never gave me my dollar so technically they are still mine if I can ever find the guy.
by the way when was the last sticker removed from a set? Pupsi?
Series 17 coming soon! teeheehee Does drawing a set count for anything? YUKityYUK
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you mean you have to have all 16 series to even qualify to be on the list? nah that's no good...what about us guys that are still working on the sets. (I'm such a whiner) seems like there ought to be more letters. for those who have some sets... Maybe I'm a H or L something. (Maybe make a separate category for series 16 as that seems to be the original reason for the list...how many series 16 sets were there.) The list said 43 people had series 16, anyone completed one since?(not on that list)
1. ToadalToad (Scott): A
2. Charboy (Greg): A
3. Snotdrops (David): A
4. CapnCrud (John): A
5. Liptorn (Willie): A
6. Blank Crows (Bill): B
7. All-Brain (Jeff): (traded an A for a Reissue dynasty)
8. Slamjim (Dave): A
9. Schmutz: A+ (1-16 + full set of unopened packs)
10. Run-A-Way (Kirk): A/A
11. Soremel (George): B/B/B
12. bigtomi (Tom P): A
13. Moron Chicken (John K): A
14. battlecaps (Matt): A
15. Zenergizer (Paul H.): A-
16. Plastered Peanut (David C): A
17. Oh_Hairy (Harry): A
18. bandaches (Ernie): B
19. Mountain_Goo (Randy): A
20. DitchMasters (Andy): A
21. GadzookaBoy (Ron): A-
22. Truant (Tom): B
23. PDQBlues (Paul F.): A
24. HawaiianPunks (Jeff): A
25. Creep (Rusty): A
26. Lavirus: B-
27. Jerkens: B
28. 70s_Kid (JeffMac): C
29. run_tony (Mike): A
30. Playskull (James S): B
31. Chipereno: A-
32. RaMpB (Richie): A/A (1 set 4 each kid so no fighting)
33. BumChex (Brad): A
34. Tic_Toc (Craig): A/A- (missing Scoot NC in 2nd set)
35. Sugarmess: A-
36. stingray(Daryl): B
37. dementedtomatoes(Frank):A (missing Scoot no copyright)
38. dr_popper (Rob): A
39. RawGoo (Pat): A
40. TIED..up: A
41. Crackedjerk (Tom): C
42. Hipton
43. cmgmd (Charlie): A
I mean series 16 that's just oodles of Loot to get just one sticker let alone the set...I haven't gotten a single sticker yet. and no one seems to have any for trade...? I'd have valuable comic books I'd gladly trade to get series 16. ( i have all the images of series 16 but no actual originals) I'd hoped to trade some series 15 duplicate sticker toward series 16 when I finally found out series 16 existed but some joker ripped me off of my 15th series traders before I knew how hard they were to get. a "friend" ... who hasn't faced me since the deal. So he knew what he was doing.
I've only completed minimum standard set(working on getting all the puzzles varieties) 3, 6, 9 (I don't know what happened to my series 8... bought it new and completed it waaay back and now I'm missing one? how'd that happen?) series 10 13 and 15
I bought new series 8, 9, 10[with pupsi], 13? (part of 14...only one crack at the box and when I came back they were gone) and 15 new. (But not in that order. I bought them new in this order 8, 9 15, 10 13? 14 ) and still have them though like I say I can't figure out why I'm now missing a sticker from series 8(Bam) I have all of series 13 but don't recall buying it new?(apparently missing one checklist BR),...maybe in Drumheller after buying series 10 there?? So I still have them all from when they were new. Completed 3 and 6 later and just about finished series 5 now and missing one checklist from series 7... so four cards will complete my series 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15.
Funny thing was I had virtually all of series 1-7 given to me back when I was buying series 8 and 9 , but no checklists were included which bothered me...I didn't know which ones belonged to which set. I know Bum chex was in there with Choke wagon, Mess clairall, Spic and span, I think all the toughies were in there and I "sold" them for a dollar but he never gave me my dollar so technically they are still mine if I can ever find the guy.
by the way when was the last sticker removed from a set? Pupsi?
Series 17 coming soon! teeheehee Does drawing a set count for anything? YUKityYUK
This must have been a list of people from the old Wacky forum that had a 16th set, n'est pas? I have a complete 16th but am not on the list. My period of Wacky inactivity started about 1994 (after our kids where both born) until mid-2010 when I ran across this site. When were the salad days of the old forum?
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The salad days of the old forum......
I rediscovered it all in 2004 and just went nuts obtaining the 1-16, diecuts and ads.
2004-2005 must have been the peak of all the 40 year olds reclaiming something.
Now it's 10 years later. 10 years older. Still love'm and still collecting the odd ball stuff.
I'll pass on the ANS 1 2015...too much poop and puke.
We could all get another gathering going.
I wonder WTF Greg has been up to? Not a lot of folks probably care but some are probably wondering.
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and before Greg's site, there were places like the original delphi forum, John Mann's fansite and of course, the mag that kept us all in the know, The Wrapper. Man, I must really be showing my age...
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and before Greg's site, there were places like the original delphi forum, John Mann's fansite and of course, the mag that kept us all in the know, The Wrapper. Man, I must really be showing my age...
Hey Neil, Speaking of the Wrapper, Do you know if Les Davis is still cranking that mag. out?
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I am an A with extras
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I am an A with extras
Show off :] :]
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Hey Neil, Speaking of the Wrapper, Do you know if Les Davis is still cranking that mag. out?
Still cranking! The latest issue I have is Jan. 1 - Feb. 15, 2015.
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and before Greg's site, there were places like the original delphi forum, John Mann's fansite and of course, the mag that kept us all in the know, The Wrapper. Man, I must really be showing my age...
There was a large community on the Prodigy service in the 1988 to 1993 range, as well. This was during the time you needed to subscribe to a service like Delphi, American Online or Prodigy to access much of anything on the Internet. Then a combination of things happened like these services starting to get greedy, small Internet providers starting to pop up, and businesses making their sites generally available.
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Still cranking! The latest issue I have is Jan. 1 - Feb. 15, 2015.
It's amazing when you think about it! Les should get a medal for keeping it going this long! And it's still just as fun and informative as it was in it's hay day.
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The salad days of the old forum......
I rediscovered it all in 2004 and just went nuts obtaining the 1-16, diecuts and ads.
2004-2005 must have been the peak of all the 40 year olds reclaiming something.
Now it's 10 years later. 10 years older. Still love'm and still collecting the odd ball stuff.
I'll pass on the ANS 1 2015...too much poop and puke.
We could all get another gathering going.
I wonder WTF Greg has been up to? Not a lot of folks probably care but some are probably wondering.
My set is definitely avoiding the "poop and Puke" business. Mine set might even be leaning the other way...I think you'll love my set...Trying to prove in a sense you don't need to be gross to be fun. working on #28 of a 30 card set so it will be available soon. though I love the wackies...some are pretty >UGH< but sometimes I put up with some to enjoy the others. I finished drawing #28 so now I'm colouring...them...hahaha... you'll find out what that means soon enough...heeheehee...
hey is the flake still exist? I'm contemplating advertizing my set there...I think...
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Still cranking! The latest issue I have is Jan. 1 - Feb. 15, 2015.
Absolutely amazing, He's been at it since 1978.
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It's amazing when you think about it! Les should get a medal for keeping it going this long! And it's still just as fun and informative as it was in it's hay day.
Agreed He should get some kind of medal for being at the helm this long, My 1st issue I acquired was #99 and I subscribed to it for many yrs. Then I decided to quit my run with it because the Wacky availability was getting shorter and shorter in it and I discovered Greg's forum then eventually this one.
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Agreed He should get some kind of medal for being at the helm this long, My 1st issue I acquired was #99 and I subscribed to it for many yrs. Then I decided to quit my run with it because the Wacky availability was getting shorter and shorter in it and I discovered Greg's forum then eventually this one.
There's so much interesting stuff in the mag that I don't care whether or not Wackys are a prominent feature.
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I had a lot of fun writing for the Wrapper in the past and for the first time in years I put an article together for an old Topps Artist Maurice Blumenfeld that was very challenging to research. It makes me think someone should do a "who's who" in wacky packages, all the artists, collectors, Topps Staff, etc. while everyone still has the knowledge.
(http://s2.postimg.org/hfvtlz46d/blumenfeld_final_oldword_Page_1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/hfvtlz46d/)
(http://s2.postimg.org/t69r3cwyt/blumenfeld_final_oldword_Page_2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/t69r3cwyt/)
(http://s2.postimg.org/mh37ncbmt/blumenfeld_final_oldword_Page_3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/mh37ncbmt/)
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Pete, wonderful article on one of the early greats of Topps non-sports cards. Thanks so much for posting.
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Thank you, Pat!!! (aka RawGoo)
We just completed a trade for an OS 16 Sufferin and that's all I needed to seal the deal - in an "A" category kind of way!!!
Thanks again!
Now what am I supposed to do?
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Now what am I supposed to do?
Congrats on sealing the deal! Now, you upgrade until you die.
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Congrats on sealing the deal! Now, you upgrade until you die.
I moved on to collect the Wacky Ads, and am still working on the die-cuts. And, finally, I wound up looking for PSA OS 1-16 stickers.........
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I'm missing Old Grand-mom from the 16th series (well, I have a borderless) and the 3 tough puzzle pieces. I have everything else to make an A, but now I don't rate on that list.
here you go.
luckily Tom copied the key info
and the Search function on this forum paid off!
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=1677.msg37028#msg37028
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A = One complete set of each series, 1 thru 16, with complete puzzles, and including Bandache, RunTony, Bumchex, Chokewagon, Windhex, MessClairoil, Pupsi, and BOTH variations of Spit&Spill, Grime, and Scoot, plus complete VARIATION puzzles for series 4,6,8,10. Assumes that everything is in-tact & in collectable condition of EX or better. No borderless or restuck. Let's not worry about "back variations" or cut variants (Cram), or cloths, though. Those are special. ONE set of each series, doesn't matter which backs. This is the "REAL" 1-16 run.
B = Complete set of 1-16 stickers with ALL variation stickers, but just ONE complete puzzle for each set. Some people go this route and it should still be counted as a 1-16 run.
C = Complete set of 1-16 stickers AS REPRESENTED ON THE CHECKLISTS THAT GO WITH THEM. For example, Bandache & RunTony must be present, but BumChex & Choke Wagon can be absent if the 4th series puzzle is the Windhex/Mess variety. One Spit, Grime, Scoot sticker. Pupsi's a toss-up, though. Not sure if that should be in or out. Hopefully nobody has gone this route, though. It seems so naked.
NO REISSUE STICKERS, REPRODUCTIONS, DIECUTS/WACKY ADS, RE-STUCKS, BORDERLESS, OBVIOUS WONDERBREADS or UKs, OPCs, etc. The run has to be authentic and complete to be counted.
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I moved on to collect the Wacky Ads, and am still working on the die-cuts. And, finally, I wound up looking for PSA OS 1-16 stickers.........
Yeah, the Wacky Ads are next. I already have about half of them and it's a set that I can afford to complete. The Die-cuts with all the variations is a set that I doubt I could ever complete.
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Yeah, the Wacky Ads are next. I already have about half of them and it's a set that I can afford to complete. The Die-cuts with all the variations is a set that I doubt I could ever complete.
Including G&E?
I have what I consider a complete die set, but Ratz/Cracked are repros (and prob always will be) and no number variations. I am curious now: Does anyone think I DON'T have a die set due to the repros and no variants?
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Including G&E?
I have what I consider a complete die set, but Ratz/Cracked are repros (and prob always will be) and no number variations. I am curious now: Does anyone think I DON'T have a die set due to the repros and no variants?
Certainly a set. Now stop waving that gun around.
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Including G&E?
I have what I consider a complete die set, but Ratz/Cracked are repros (and prob always will be) and no number variations. I am curious now: Does anyone think I DON'T have a die set due to the repros and no variants?
I declare:
A= Complete diecut set including all 12 number variations (This includes original, authentic Ratz & Cracked)
B= Complete diecut set as numbered with original authentic #32 Ratz & #38 Cracked
C= Complete diecut set as numbered with #32 Weakies & #38 Cracked Jerk (May or may not include Ratz & Cracked Repros)
D= Complete diecut set as numbered except Ratz & Cracked are Repros
* As with the qualification of OS series run, no punched, gumless or otherwise excessively damaged wackys in the collection. I will leave it to define excessively damaged to the individual collector.
So Tom, you have either a C or D set :great:
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I have what I consider a complete die set, but Ratz/Cracked are repros (and prob always will be) and no number variations. I am curious now: Does anyone think I DON'T have a die set due to the repros and no variants?
Maybe we need a separate "Level" designation description for die cuts.
I have a punched set of all 44 titles including Ratz and Cracked, which I consider "complete" because it has all the titles.
Maybe that could be the lowest level, and we work our way up, with the top level being unpunched copies of all 44 titles, with the number variations?
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Let's open this up and suvey...
According to the Kook Kriteria for diecuts, I'm an:
A
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I declare:
A= Complete diecut set including all 12 number variations (This includes original, authentic Ratz & Cracked)
B= Complete diecut set as numbered with original authentic #32 Ratz & #38 Cracked
C= Complete diecut set as numbered with #32 Weakies & #38 Cracked Jerk (May or may not include Ratz & Cracked Repros)
D= Complete diecut set as numbered except Ratz & Cracked are Repros
* As with the qualification of OS series run, no punched, gumless or otherwise excessively damaged wackys in the collection. I will leave it to define excessively damaged to the individual collector.
So Tom, you have either a C or D set :great:
I think this is pretty good. One suggestion. By proposed definition, my set would be a C set. Mine consists of if all number variations (unpunched) but my Ratz & Cracked are Repros. I think we need a level between your proposed B and C since it is easier to collect all other number variations than it is to get original Ratz & Cracked. What do ya think?
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I think we need a level between your proposed B and C since it is easier to collect all other number variations than it is to get original Ratz & Cracked. What do ya think?
Based on Kook's defs, I am a "D". :sad:
cmgmd: I'd say you're in a fairly small club with an "A" set. [in my best Darth Vader] Impressive!!
Scot, I disagree, though, with your statement. Obtaining a 21 Jolly Mean is probably more difficult than even Ratz/Cracked, no?
Lastly, Pat: sorry, but like Bill wrote, I'd say no punched ones count. 'tis like having a full OS 1-16 that is all peeled or borderless. Cool, but not a set. :D
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Lastly, Pat: sorry, but like Bill wrote, I'd say no punched ones count. 'tis like having a full OS 1-16 that is all peeled or borderless. Cool, but not a set. :D
I actually kind of like borderless Wackys, but I have also been described as a little odd...... :P
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Based on Kook's defs, I am a "D". :sad:
cmgmd: I'd say you're in a fairly small club with an "A" set. [in my best Darth Vader] Impressive!!
Scot, I disagree, though, with your statement. Obtaining a 21 Jolly Mean is probably more difficult than even Ratz/Cracked, no?
Lastly, Pat: sorry, but like Bill wrote, I'd say no punched ones count. 'tis like having a full OS 1-16 that is all peeled or borderless. Cool, but not a set. :D
I can't speak to numbers produced, so that may be well be true. When I was making a push to fill in my collection back around 1993/94 (back when I had some pre-kids, early 30s money), there were more #21 Jolly Means available. Maybe I just lucked into one or ran with a Jolly Mean heavy crowd on Prodigy.
On the punched topic, maybe there should be a bottom tier that is all the Diecut titles, whether punched, unpunched, repo or a combination.
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I think this is pretty good. One suggestion. By proposed definition, my set would be a C set. Mine consists of if all number variations (unpunched) but my Ratz & Cracked are Repros. I think we need a level between your proposed B and C since it is easier to collect all other number variations than it is to get original Ratz & Cracked. What do ya think?
I was an A and sold the set.
I am now an F as I have all titles in punched form including Ratz and Cracked.
I have a pile of diecuts that I will be selling off some day over the winter when outside activities no longer dominate my nights and weekends.
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I can't speak to numbers produced, so that may be well be true. When I was making a push to fill in my collection back around 1993/94 (back when I had some pre-kids, early 30s money), there were more #21 Jolly Means available. Maybe I just lucked into one or ran with a Jolly Mean heavy crowd on Prodigy.
On the punched topic, maybe there should be a bottom tier that is all the Diecut titles, whether punched, unpunched, repo or a combination.
Using Kook's definitions, my unpunched set would be a C. I am three away from an A, needing two number variations (Grave Train 6 and Jolly Mean 21) and Ratz. I fear it will be harder to get the two variations than a Ratz.
I know my punched set doesn't count, but I'm holding on to it until I get an original Ratz.
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Using Kook's definitions, my unpunched set would be a C. I am three away from an A, needing two number variations (Grave Train 6 and Jolly Mean 21) and Ratz. I fear it will be harder to get the two variations than a Ratz.
I know my punched set doesn't count, but I'm holding on to it until I get an original Ratz.
Grave Train #6 is the easiest of the 3. You should be able to get one in the $200 range, no? I might even have one, have you asked me about this in the past? I have little recollection of what I have scurried away.
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I'm an A on the 1-16 run and an A on the Ads with both large and short perfs.
I'd be an A on the die cuts if I had the #21 Jolly Mean. I have one punched, but there's no guarantee it's not a 43.
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Just for some fun info to see if there's any big improvements, has anyone completed a full OS 1-16 run from the last time someone posted in this topic? (Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days.)
I'm a "Z" by the way.
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I'm a "Z" by the way.
As in, eventually, you'll get Z full set? :)
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As in, eventually, you'll get Z full set? :)
Oh. I was considering Z as a partial set, considering it IS the last letter... I only have the sets 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 finished. (I'm only missing 2 from S1, 2 from S3, 2 from S4, 2 from S7, 3 from S10, and lots from the others. Of course, I'm starting to get the PSA bug. I just like the way that the cards seem professionally graded even though the grading can be done piss poor...
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Ahhh, I remember the days when 'sealing the deal' meant something completely different!!
Me thinks these stickers hath warp-ed thine min-eds.
Sigh.
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Curious:
Has anyone here completed a 1-16 or Die-cuts set since the last post?
As I’ve said, I have 1-15 without most checklists and missing some variations like Grime Heavy and Spic and Span.
Anyone get anything new?
Thanks
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I currently have a 1 - 16 run with all sticker and puzzle variations. 1st and 16th are graded. Currently working on a graded die-cut set. That'll give me something to do for the next several years. :o :great:
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I currently have a 1 - 16 run with all sticker and puzzle variations. 1st and 16th are graded. Currently working on a graded die-cut set. That'll give me something to do for the next several years. :o :great:
Good luck on graded die-cuts. That set has been growing on me ever since I started it. Unfortunately it isn't as easy as the 1-16 to get in good shape. You've probably seen this before when I've posted it, but this is pretty much my prized die-cut.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3WBy9N1V/Diecut-Back.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WBy9N1V)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vcZ4KySB/Diecut-Fink.png) (https://postimg.cc/vcZ4KySB)
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Fink was the first Die Cut I ever purchased, at the first show I ever went to looking for wackys. It was the erstwhile Parsippany show in August, 2001. That was the first time I met Ernie also. That Fink has since been replaced by this one...
(https://i.postimg.cc/fR2zVftj/B8885-E52-64-E6-41-E9-AB50-EA5-FA7-AA8-CF9.jpg)
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Curious:
Has anyone here completed a 1-16 or Die-cuts set since the last post?
As I’ve said, I have 1-15 without most checklists and missing some variations like Grime Heavy and Spic and Span.
Anyone get anything new?
Thanks
I thought I was going to complete my graded die cut series this month, but the Ratz escaped me. Hopefully soon I'll be getting a different one.
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It was the erstwhile Parsippany show in August, 2001. That was the first time I met Ernie also.
I think I was at that show and met Ernie for the first time too. I actually saw him at a MAC machine while we were both getting more cash, but I didn't know who he was. Great times!
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I thought I was going to complete my graded die cut series this month, but the Ratz escaped me. Hopefully soon I'll be getting a different one.
Good luck to you on that Ratz.
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I thought I was going to complete my graded die cut series this month, but the Ratz escaped me. Hopefully soon I'll be getting a different one.
What's a graded Ratz/Cracked/21 Jolly going for these days?
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... but the Ratz escaped me.
Need to set out a Ratz trap?
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Good luck to you on that Ratz.
Thanks!
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I finally finished the 16th puzzle! My Old Grandmom is borderless, but I still feel like I'm there.
Curious:
Has anyone here completed a 1-16 or Die-cuts set since the last post?
As I’ve said, I have 1-15 without most checklists and missing some variations like Grime Heavy and Spic and Span.
Anyone get anything new?
Thanks
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Okay, A Listers (and B Listers, and C Listers)…How did you do it? Stickers are out there, but please share stories about how you completed your collection. Im not asking what you spent, that would be rude. But did you buy entire sets? Trade for the last few cards? Take on a side job to pay for cards? Did anyone actually acquire most of their Wackys as a kid by opening packs? I may never afford to join the A List, but its fun to try. As in most things, the getting there part is probably more work and more fun than the being there part….
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Okay, A Listers (and B Listers, and C Listers)…How did you do it? Stickers are out there, but please share stories about how you completed your collection. Im not asking what you spent, that would be rude. But did you buy entire sets? Trade for the last few cards? Take on a side job to pay for cards? Did anyone actually acquire most of their Wackys as a kid by opening packs? I may never afford to join the A List, but its fun to try. As in most things, the getting there part is probably more work and more fun than the being there part….
The majority of the raw stickers in my 1-16 were from my childhood, but many of those sets were incomplete. I started tackling the project after college; generally, if I was missing less than half the set, I completed the partial set I had, either one at a time or in lots. Series 16 I never saw as a kid, and I just bought a complete set with the puzzle - that was back in 1999. The same seller had a fantastic Series 1 set as well, so I picked that up from him around the same time.
I remember I had a Spic and Span, but had to buy Grime Heavy. The alternate puzzles I built myself with a mix of my childhood sets and what I picked up as an adult. The very last item I needed to join the "A" list was a Series 6 puzzle piece, which I found at a science fiction convention.
For future fun, you can always upgrade, and/or attack the Ads and the die-cuts. Posters, too!