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Title: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 05, 2016, 12:37:14 PM
It's almost that time of the year again! JUNE 9 -  The 11th Annual "Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day" is almost upon us!!! For regular forum members, you probably already know how this works: we spend the day swopping wacky stories about collecting and general wacky lore and maybe some wacky trivia! It's a ton of fun and games and maybe they'll even be a giveaway or something ;) ...
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: ratchet007 on June 05, 2016, 12:45:22 PM
Can't wait Neil. Thanks for the reminder.  :great:
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: DrDeal on June 05, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
I will be away at a meeting all week. Must remember to pop in on Thurs. Must remember to pop in on Thurs. Must remember to pop in on Thurs.   ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Coca-Collar on June 05, 2016, 12:52:33 PM
This sounds like a lot of fun! Even though I'm new, I'll be sure to check it out!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: lucidjc on June 05, 2016, 01:19:27 PM
Jeez, I should have saved my story.


Jim
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Post by: Joe G. on June 05, 2016, 02:17:53 PM

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Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 05, 2016, 05:14:19 PM
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Yep! That sums it up!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: sco(o)t on June 05, 2016, 06:35:32 PM
Jeez, I should have saved my story.


Jim

Jim, Go ahead and repost it on Thursday. Many of us are at that age where it will be new again by then.  ;)
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: NationalSpittoon on June 06, 2016, 02:34:56 PM
Aye it's also the last day of the school year! (Yes I'm in school)
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: vahsurfer on June 06, 2016, 05:21:11 PM
Calendar Pop up form last year! Can not wait!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Plastered Peanut on June 08, 2016, 09:45:05 AM
 I put the date in my outlook calendar at work so I would not forget it!    :great:    Happy Wacky Pack Day Eve!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: sco(o)t on June 08, 2016, 10:57:02 AM
I put the date in my outlook calendar at work so I would not forget it!    :great:    Happy Wacky Pack Day Eve!

 :wav:
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 03:42:09 AM
Well, it's here: June 9! And that means...

HAPPY 11th ANNUAL OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL NATIONAL WACKY PACKAGES DAY!!!

I've got some surprises in store for everyone today which I'll be posting later, but in the meantime, please feel free to post your favorite wacky stories here!!!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: DrDeal on June 09, 2016, 04:05:25 AM
Happy Wacky Packages Day!

My story is about a WP serindipity situation.  I was front row at Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden. There was a girl named Cindy standing next to me who rocked out like there was no tomorrow. Her energy was infectious and she got our whole area going crazy for most of the show. I decided to get her name and address from her and mailed her a really cool Pearl Jam promotional door mat that I had framed. My friend got it from a Epic Records rep and we decided she was the ultimate fan and deserved it. About two year later I saw Pearl Jam again at the same place. She knew I was going and she met me and gave me a binder with a bunch of signed 5" x 7" copies of Wacky Packages Artist drawings from her brother who happens to be George Wright. The binder also included the actual WP cards signed by George in gold ink. I left the Garden with an awesome binder that  I treasure today. We had discussed my love of music and Wackies at that first show.


Regards, Andrew
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Hustler08 on June 09, 2016, 05:59:14 AM
Happy Wacky Packages Day!

My story is about a WP serindipity situation.  I was front row at Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden. There was a girl named Cindy standing next to me who rocked out like there was no tomorrow. Her energy was infectious and she got our whole area going crazy for most of the show. I decided to get her name and address from her and mailed her a really cool Pearl Jam promotional door mat that I had framed. My friend got it from a Epic Records rep and we decided she was the ultimate fan and deserved it. About two year later I saw Pearl Jam again at the same place. She knew I was going and she met me and gave me a binder with a bunch of signed 5" x 7" copies of Wacky Packages Artist drawings from her brother who happens to be George Wright. The binder also included the actual WP cards signed by George in gold ink. I left the Garden with an awesome binder that  I treasure today. We had discussed my love of music and Wackies at that first show.


Regards, Andrew

The only thing that would have made that story better was if you would have told us she is now your wife!! :o :o :o :o Great Story!!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: vahsurfer on June 09, 2016, 06:05:46 AM
WOW! Sooo many memories - I guess the simple joy, overall, of seeing these parodies as a child.

Being the consummate smart-ass, these only inspired me!  Brandy Land - One of my favorites!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Hustler08 on June 09, 2016, 06:07:33 AM
Well, it's here: June 9! And that means...

HAPPY 11th ANNUAL OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL NATIONAL WACKY PACKAGES DAY!!!

I've got some surprises in store for everyone today which I'll be posting later, but in the meantime, please feel free to post your favorite wacky stories here!!!

My favorite story was going to the Philly Show with my daughter for the first time ( for her) and finding Greg Grant there with none other than Jay Lynch signing posters of the 1-16 run for OS Wacky Pack Boxes in Gold addressed to her. He signed a couple Wacky's as well - great time - lucky time for her to meet Jay!! 
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 09:37:48 AM
Greetings Wacky Folks,

It's time for a FREE 2016 Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day PROMO CARD! Want one, it's simple: Just send me a PM today with your mailing address (and read the following rules):

1) Limit one per person/mailing address.
2) Only open to forum members who have registered prior to January 1, 2016.
3) Request must be received before midnight (EST) on June 9, 2016.
4) Quantities are limited. First come, first serve. When they're gone, they're gone!
5) Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.

HAPPY 11TH ANNIVERSARY AND HAVE A VERY WACKY DAY!
(http://s33.postimg.org/6vn8vg8ej/OUNWPD_A.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6vn8vg8ej/)

Note, this was an original concept by Violet and Bill Blood who graciously allowed me to include it in this year's Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day giveaway!

AS AN ADDED BONUS, I'M ALSO INCLUDING A SECOND CARD FREE! 'Tis the Season!
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Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 09:46:33 AM
Just added a new poll! Vote for your favorite Original 2nd Series Title!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Joe G. on June 09, 2016, 09:52:27 AM
Neil, once again, we owe you thanks for keeping the flame of Wackys burning so brightly!  Thanks and Happy Unofficial Official Wacky Packages Day to all!!!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Plastered Peanut on June 09, 2016, 09:54:37 AM
 Neil you the man!    Thanks for keeping June 9th special as always!!!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 10:25:07 AM
Thanks David! The Wacky community is where it's at!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Wgblood on June 09, 2016, 11:07:13 AM
A big thanks to Neil for making Hog n Dogs a reality. For years my wife and daughters have loved Haagen Dazs bars. One night last year when we were having them for desert my daughter Violet (age 7 at the time) was looking intently at the box. When I asked what was wrong she said, "So, they're not called Hog n Dogs bars?"  It turns out that's what she had always thought they were called. We had a good laugh and talked about what a good Wacky Package that would make. Finally I got ahold of Neil to see if he could do anything with the idea. It turned out so much better than I ever imagined. I can't wait for the card to show up so Violet can see the newest Wacky Package. I know she will be blown away and love Wackys more than ever! Thanks Neil for making this a great Wacky Day!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Swiski on June 09, 2016, 11:25:07 AM
Thanks again, Neil! PM sent.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 11:28:31 AM
A big thanks to Neil for making Hog n Dogs a reality. For years my wife and daughters have loved Haagen Dazs bars. One night last year when we were having them for desert my daughter Violet (age 7 at the time) was looking intently at the box. When I asked what was wrong she said, "So, they're not called Hog n Dogs bars?"  It turns out that's what she had always thought they were called. We had a good laugh and talked about what a good Wacky Package that would make. Finally I got ahold of Neil to see if he could do anything with the idea. It turned out so much better than I ever imagined. I can't wait for the card to show up so Violet can see the newest Wacky Package. I know she will be blown away and love Wackys more than ever! Thanks Neil for making this a great Wacky Day!

It all starts with a great concept Bill! And please extend my thanks to Violet for her super wacky idea!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on June 09, 2016, 11:50:34 AM
Just added a new poll! Vote for your favorite Original 2nd Series Title!







Mine is Poopsie.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 12:01:03 PM

Mine is Poopsie.

OK Mark, I just added Poopsie to the pollsie!

Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: NationalSpittoon on June 09, 2016, 12:09:32 PM
Just added a new poll! Vote for your favorite Original 2nd Series Title!

Mine's gotta be Awful Bits.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 12:17:00 PM
Yep, that's a good one! I'm a little surprised that Ajerx or Capn Crud hasn't garnered any votes, but who knows, the day is still young...
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: jleonard1967 on June 09, 2016, 12:50:09 PM
Of that list Capn Crud is my favorite. Overall of all 16 series I like Sleepy
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Coca-Collar on June 09, 2016, 01:02:08 PM
Darn it, I can't get a promo card because I joined too late :(
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 01:05:36 PM
Of that list Capn Crud is my favorite. Overall of all 16 series I like Sleepy

Ha! Right after I mentioned Capn Crud didn't get any votes, 3 people picked it!

Agreed! Sleepy is a top pick! Maybe next year, we'll do an 11th series poll!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Lavirus on June 09, 2016, 02:26:51 PM
If this is the 11th annual Wacky Day, what were the goodies for the previous 10?
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: RawGoo on June 09, 2016, 02:35:17 PM
Happy Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!!!!

Congrats to Andrew - his fantastic Wacky serendipity story has earned him a prize.

For the life of me, I couldn't come up with a trivia contest idea for today............ 

Don't forget to vote in the poll for favorite Series 2 Wacky Neil has at the very top of this thread!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 02:53:27 PM
Wow, that's mighty generous of you Pat!

Ratz! I wanted to add another poll, but I think you can only have 1 per thread. Anyway, I thought it would be fun to hear what people would like to see most for the 50th Anniversary!Post here with your suggestions!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Paul_Maul on June 09, 2016, 02:57:21 PM


Don't forget to vote in the poll for favorite Series 2 Wacky Neil has at the very top of this thread!

Are all the titles not included in the poll?
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: RawGoo on June 09, 2016, 03:04:39 PM
If this is the 11th annual Wacky Day, what were the goodies for the previous 10?

Last year, Neil did a Dorkin' Donuts card, and we had stories and trivia contests.  I believe the prizes included a die-cut, an Ad, and a trinket.  I don't recall from before that.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 03:07:58 PM
Are all the titles not included in the poll?

Nope, but if there's a title you'd like me to add, I'll be happy to update the poll!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 03:10:36 PM
Last year, Neil did a Dorkin' Donuts card, and we had stories and trivia contests.  I believe the prizes included a die-cut, an Ad, and a trinket.  I don't recall from before that.

Well, there's been previous card promos, but not for several years. The last one that comes to mind is Fruit Broot, a concept by George Wright that Jeff Allwine asked me to paint.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Paul_Maul on June 09, 2016, 03:12:38 PM
Nope, but if there's a title you'd like me to add, I'll be happy to update the poll!

Thanks, my vote is for Plastered.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Paul_Maul on June 09, 2016, 03:13:52 PM
I do think the poll will be biased in favor of the titles you listed, though!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 03:15:58 PM
I do think the poll will be biased in favor of the titles you listed, though!

Plastered has been added (along with All Brain).
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Ruffs on June 09, 2016, 03:18:37 PM
Once again Neil. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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Post by: Ruffs on June 09, 2016, 03:20:02 PM
Hey maybe we will break the most online today.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: RawGoo on June 09, 2016, 03:20:14 PM
Thanks, my vote is for Plastered.

Picking a favorite from Series 2 is tough!!   
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Tom Keen on June 09, 2016, 03:21:22 PM
Not all of the best series 2 titles are on the list making it even tougher!
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Post by: Swiski on June 09, 2016, 03:22:15 PM
I picked Run Tony. Nice to see it's climbing the poll!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: NationalSpittoon on June 09, 2016, 03:24:33 PM
I guess a funny story can be me finding a Yich's Sign X in bad shape at a bottom of a random pile of cards and buying it for a dollar.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: NationalSpittoon on June 09, 2016, 03:36:38 PM
Why is this picture so big by the way?  :-\
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Post by: bigtomi on June 09, 2016, 03:38:58 PM
Why is this picture so big by the way?  :-\
You need to use a picture editor and resize the dimensions. The forum software displays it at 100% of its size, I believe. Mine is 138 x 200, to get an idea of the size it should be.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: NationalSpittoon on June 09, 2016, 03:40:29 PM
You need to use a picture editor and resize the dimensions. The forum software displays it at 100% of its size, I believe.

Not sure how to do that, so I just chose a different picture. Thanks though!
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Post by: lucidjc on June 09, 2016, 03:40:40 PM
Didn't the old forum domain have a slide bar for viewing large avatars?



Jim
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 03:41:29 PM
Not all of the best series 2 titles are on the list making it even tougher!

They are now!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Ruffs on June 09, 2016, 03:51:09 PM
OK here is my story. I got back into collecting Wackys around 25 years ago. I found some of my old cards from when I was a kid so I had to get what cards  I didn't have so the quest was on. This was long before eBay & the internet so I went to the local comic & collectible shops. Finally someone suggested I should get a wrapper magazine. That opened up a lot of avenues. Back then there were a lot of Wacky advertising so I made quite a few purchases. I also met a few other collectors including Mark Shoemaker. ( Hi Brother Shoe ).  Eventually I completed 1 - 16, Ads & Diecuts except for , of course, Ratz & Cracked Animals.  Well I made a  connection with a dealer to buy the 2 cards. He said $600.00 a piece & I agreed. I sent him a money order. I confirmed he got my $$$ & he said he had the cards but there was a problem. He didn't realize the cards went up in value. They were now worth $800.00 a piece. I said I don't care how much they were worth, send me the cards. After going back & forth a little he reluctancy sent the cards. Whew I got them so the Philly show was coming so I went. I brought the cards with me, met Brother Shoe that day. I showed the cards to Mark Macaluso . He wanted to buy them for $800 each . I didn't sell them to him but it would have been a quick $400 profit being that I had them for only 2 weeks. So I kept them & still have them today. That's my story & I'm sticking to it.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: NationalSpittoon on June 09, 2016, 03:55:55 PM
OK here is my story. I got back into collecting Wackys around 25 years ago. I found some of my old cards from when I was a kid so I had to get what cards  I didn't have so the quest was on. This was long before eBay & the internet so I went to the local comic & collectible shops. Finally someone suggested I should get a wrapper magazine. That opened up a lot of avenues. Back then there were a lot of Wacky advertising so I made quite a few purchases. I also met a few other collectors including Mark Shoemaker. ( Hi Brother Shoe ).  Eventually I completed 1 - 16, Ads & Diecuts except for , of course, Ratz & Cracked Animals.  Well I made a  connection with a dealer to buy the 2 cards. He said $600.00 a piece & I agreed. I sent him a money order. I confirmed he got my $$$ & he said he had the cards but there was a problem. He didn't realize the cards went up in value. They were now worth $800.00 a piece. I said I don't care how much they were worth, send me the cards. After going back & forth a little he reluctancy sent the cards. Whew I got them so the Philly show was coming so I went. I brought the cards with me, met Brother Shoe that day. I showed the cards to Mark Macaluso . He wanted to buy them for $800 each . I didn't sell them to him but it would have been a quick $400 profit being that I had them for only 2 weeks. So I kept them & still have them today. That's my story & I'm sticking to it.

600 each? Dang... Dan at the show had 5800 on the Cracked and 5000 on the Ratz. Either way, still over priced.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 04:56:21 PM
600 each? Dang... Dan at the show had 5800 on the Cracked and 5000 on the Ratz. Either way, still over priced.

This reminds me of a funny Cracked Animal story: Way back in my collecting days, Phil Carpenter and I used to do quite a bit of trading and we had agreed that if we ever came across Cracked or Ratz, we'd try to help each other out in a trade (I already had Ratz,and he already had Cracked). After a lot of looking, Roxanne Toser put both titles up for auction and at that time (circa 1986) we had to do phone bids. Well, Phil and I weren't aware that we were each bidding on the same cards, but we knew there were multiple bidders. So, we kept bidding on the cards, including the cards that the other guy needed (I was trying to get Ratz for him and he was trying to get Cracked for me). Afterwards we put two and two together and realized what had happened. He ended up getting the card I needed for 200 bucks and I got the card he need for 200 bucks! At the time we were a bit shocked at paying that much for any card, but as it turns out, it was a pretty decent investment!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Ruffs on June 09, 2016, 05:13:14 PM
Nice score Neil. Would you sell them now  for $5800 & $5000 ?
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: BustedFinger on June 09, 2016, 05:35:18 PM
Thanks Neil for doing this every year.  I don't really need the promo cards as I am so far behind on all this new stuff.  But I will share a story:

I was in the 5th grade in 1974.  The 7th series was out and I was avidly collecting and trading to try to "collect 'em all".  I was in class one day with a stack of Wackys and doing some trades with another kid.  As we were looking through the 7th series titles, we noticed that we had two different versions of Grime!  One of us had multiple copies of "Dusty" and one of us had multiple copies of "Heavy" (don't remember which of us had what).  So we made a trade so that both of us had both versions.

By the time the 7th series had ended, I did end up with several copies of both "Dusty" and "Heavy", so I think that they were pretty evenly distributed in Missouri.  I had my big stack of Wackys until I went off to college.  I'm pretty sure my mom finally threw them out so all those Grime Heavys were lost.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Lavirus on June 09, 2016, 05:43:10 PM
Well, there's been previous card promos, but not for several years. The last one that comes to mind is Fruit Broot, a concept by George Wright that Jeff Allwine asked me to paint.

Do you mean "Brute Loops"? I've got that card, credited to Jeff.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 06:13:20 PM
Nice score Neil. Would you sell them now  for $5800 & $5000 ?

Sure, if I still owned them!  I sold virtually all of my wackys years ago (to pay rent). Of course, I still collect the cloth series just because it's the most amazing set ever! Not sure if any of them still have the borders though, LOL!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 06:14:45 PM
Do you mean "Brute Loops"? I've got that card, credited to Jeff.

Oops! Yes, Brute Loops. I must be getting loopy in my old age!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 09, 2016, 06:18:02 PM
Hey maybe we will break the most online today.

At one point today, I saw 65 online (mostly guests)!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Plastered Peanut on June 09, 2016, 07:09:55 PM
Thanks, my vote is for Plastered.
DOH!   Of COURSE!    I chose Awful Bits because I thought we were limited to the listed titles.   Neil I change my vote to Plastered Peanuts!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: cardnut on June 09, 2016, 07:15:58 PM
I collected Wacky's here in Canada when I was in grade 6.  There wasn't a lot of guys collecting them so I had to rely on buying my own packs. As 1 of 6 kids there wasn't a lot of extra money floating around for frivolous collections.  I can remember trying to complete the 1st series set and in class we had flip up tops on our desk.  We moved to different rooms for different classes and I flipped up the desk in another room and there was the Crust Tooth Paste I needed, and never pulled, stuck to the under side of the desk top.  I peeled it off the desk and stuck it to another card back.  I still have the sticker with scotch tape on it to hold it in place. Funny what you remember as a kid.  I also have 31 of the 2nd series titles with the boarders peeled off.  I can remember thinking they looked so cool with just the image on the card.  Not the greatest investment strategy.  I can also remember not getting all the jokes on the stickers as there were products that were parodied that were never sold in Canada.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: DrSushi on June 09, 2016, 07:38:50 PM
I told this story back on Greg's forum years ago, but there seems to be enough turn over here that I'll repeat it.

Back when the 3rd series was out, I was going to a friend's house for the day. Since he lived in another town, my Mom had to drive me. Knowing I had Wacky fever, she told me I could only bring 25 cents to spend on Wackys. Such was my fervor that I took 2 quarters and stuck them together with some Silly Putty so they wouldn't make any noise in my pocket (and thinking if she checked, with any luck they might pass for one solitary quarter).
Well, my plan worked! I was so proud that I told my friend and he promptly told his Mother, showing her my handiwork. I was sure she'd reprimand me and rat me out, but she just chuckled and to my knowledge never told my Mom. In my muddled memories, I can recall opening a pack with a Beanball and a Hurtz that day.

Neil, thanks for Wacky Packages Day!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: sco(o)t on June 09, 2016, 08:08:41 PM
I'll share one of those "what was I thinking" moments. In the '70s,  I lived in the very small Indiana town of Bloomfield, population of about 2200. My only source for Wackies was a drug store in Linton about 20 miles away. Our family went there for shopping about every three weeks or so. I saved allowance and bought what I could at those opportunities that seemed like they were eons apart at that time. I loved Wacky Packages and MAD magazine, but I was an isolated collector in that I didn't know anyone else in our small community that shared my passion for either. With no one to trade with and only limited opportunities to build my collection, I had many holes I wished to fill. Back in those days, mail order was one of the few ways to obtain some of those tantalizing items advertised kids desired and after waiting what seemed like all summer, I received the Wacky Packages poster I had ordered from the WP wrappers. Unfortunately, in my desire to fill the holes in my collection, I cut holes in the poster to make cards for the titles I did not have. I wonder how many others out there did the same thing in our enthusiasm as kids. 
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Jean Nutty on June 09, 2016, 08:17:19 PM
Great story Doctor Sushi!

That was like a magic trick, with the coins. Brilliant.

In 1973 I was 8 and was collecting Wacky Packages (usually bought from the ice cream man, a guy in a white van)
and I was just beginning to experiment with shoplifting. I would go down to the grocery market and pick up a bag of
Wonder bread, and carry it to another area in the store, and set it on a shelf. I would wander around a bit, and then go
back to the shelf, and quickly untie the bag, and stick my hands in there, groping for the sticker. Somehow my mom
caught wind of this activity, and I was punished somehow, or at least harshly scolded. I never molested Wonder bags
again, but that was far from my last time shoplifting.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: bandaches on June 09, 2016, 08:36:05 PM
I stuck my wackys on the actual products around my house.  My mom recalls finding bandache stuck to the Band-Aid box, weakies stuck to the cereral box. I found my school books 30 years later in the attic and saw that I had stuck all my extra series 4's including bum and choke.  Lord only knows how many rares I stuck in those days.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Jean Nutty on June 09, 2016, 08:46:22 PM
Unfortunately, in my desire to fill the holes in my collection, I cut holes in the poster to make cards for the titles I did not have. I wonder how many others out there did the same thing in our enthusiasm as kids.

At my school, the rumor was the "rarest" Wacky was Crust, so everyone wanted one.
A boy traded me a supposed Crust for a bunch of my titles. I knew there was something
wrong with the flimsiness of it, but I was so jazzed to get this ultra rare valuable sticker
I ignored my intuition there was something very fishy.    Definitely poster cut out.

(I'm still good at self-denial)
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on June 09, 2016, 08:53:57 PM
This past week I made a pilgrimage to the NYC Brownstone in the upper west side where all the original Wacky Magic was created - The one and only Norman Saunders. Words cant express what an influence he has been in my life and also one of the best illustrators ever.

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah156/Mike_DePaz/IMG_5864_zpslz6po6qy.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/Mike_DePaz/media/IMG_5864_zpslz6po6qy.jpg.html)

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah156/Mike_DePaz/FullSizeRender_zpsk7wai0l9.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/Mike_DePaz/media/FullSizeRender_zpsk7wai0l9.jpg.html)

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah156/Mike_DePaz/IMG_5872_zpsuipbszuv.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/Mike_DePaz/media/IMG_5872_zpsuipbszuv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 10, 2016, 02:11:36 AM
Agreed! There's only one Norm Saunders! Thanks for sharing these very cool pics!

So, I hope everyone enjoyed the 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day! Time to start making plans for next year! Something worthy of a 50th Anniversary...

UPDATE: The promo cards should be ready to mail late next week (around 6/17)! I'll post here if that changes.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: RawGoo on June 10, 2016, 03:26:31 AM
Agreed! There's only one Norm Saunders! Thanks for sharing these very cool pics!

So, I hope everyone enjoyed the 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day! Time to start making plans for next year! Something worthy of a 50th Anniversary...

UPDATE: The promo cards should be ready to mail late next week (around 6/17)! I'll post here if that changes.

Maybe by next year I'll be able to think up a trivia question   :-[
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 10, 2016, 04:21:13 AM
You and me both! Time to put on the thinkin' caps!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Ruffs on June 10, 2016, 10:40:12 AM
Agreed! There's only one Norm Saunders! Thanks for sharing these very cool pics!

So, I hope everyone enjoyed the 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day! Time to start making plans for next year! Something worthy of a 50th Anniversary...

UPDATE: The promo cards should be ready to mail late next week (around 6/17)! I'll post here if that changes.
That was a fun ride down memory lane. With as many times this thread was read too bad there weren't more stories too read. Oh well. I guess there is still room for more  stories.
Thanks again Neil.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: BustedFinger on June 10, 2016, 01:58:19 PM
In 1973 I was 8 and was collecting Wacky Packages (usually bought from the ice cream man, a guy in a white van)
and I was just beginning to experiment with shoplifting. I would go down to the grocery market and pick up a bag of
Wonder bread, and carry it to another area in the store, and set it on a shelf. I would wander around a bit, and then go
back to the shelf, and quickly untie the bag, and stick my hands in there, groping for the sticker. Somehow my mom
caught wind of this activity, and I was punished somehow, or at least harshly scolded. I never molested Wonder bags
again, but that was far from my last time shoplifting.

Ha - Ha!  Great Story.  I did something similar.  My parents would never buy Wonder Bread.  It was too expensive.  So I used to go into the Grocery store and steal Wackys out of the Wonder loaves too.  Only I didn't untie the bags.  I would just rip a hole in the plastic and take them out that way!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: RawGoo on June 10, 2016, 02:39:11 PM
Ha - Ha!  Great Story.  I did something similar.  My parents would never buy Wonder Bread.  It was too expensive.  So I used to go into the Grocery store and steal Wackys out of the Wonder loaves too.  Only I didn't untie the bags.  I would just rip a hole in the plastic and take them out that way!

I used to move the sticker around so I could see if it was one I needed, which probably resulted in some squished bread.  My mom would have stopped buying me packs as a punishment if I had ripped bread bags in the store.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on June 10, 2016, 10:20:12 PM
Ha - Ha!  Great Story.  I did something similar.  My parents would never buy Wonder Bread.  It was too expensive.  So I used to go into the Grocery store and steal Wackys out of the Wonder loaves too.  Only I didn't untie the bags.  I would just rip a hole in the plastic and take them out that way!

Maybe thats why you go under Bustedfinger?  :] :]
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Monsterettes on June 11, 2016, 07:34:50 AM
This past week I made a pilgrimage to the NYC Brownstone in the upper west side where all the original Wacky Magic was created - The one and only Norman Saunders. Words cant express what an influence he has been in my life and also one of the best illustrators ever.

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah156/Mike_DePaz/IMG_5872_zpsuipbszuv.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/Mike_DePaz/media/IMG_5872_zpsuipbszuv.jpg.html)
Cool pilgrimage Choke_Wagon!  For a year I lived in an apartment at 316 West 104th Street -- two doors down from Norman Saunders' brownstone, which is 312. (The building I lived in is to the right of the one with the red fire escape in the photo above). I don't think Norm was living at 312 anymore when I moved into 316. He sold the building sometime in 1987 and I got my lease at the end of 1987 or early 1988 (hard to remember exactly when now!) I hadn't rediscovered wacky packages yet, so even if Norm and I had overlapped for a month or two, I would never have recognized him. But it's cool to think I lived for a while on the street where wackys were born! 
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Monsterettes on June 11, 2016, 07:56:14 AM
I stuck my wackys on the actual products around my house.  My mom recalls finding bandache stuck to the Band-Aid box, weakies stuck to the cereral box. I found my school books 30 years later in the attic and saw that I had stuck all my extra series 4's including bum and choke.  Lord only knows how many rares I stuck in those days.
I love that you stuck wackys on the real products, brilliant!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on June 11, 2016, 08:34:10 AM
I too cut out the images from the WP poster to fill the gaps in my collection. I wish I had bought two posters and kept one intact.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: crackedjerk on June 11, 2016, 08:43:33 AM
D'oh!  I was busy wrapping up the school year and completely missed Wacky Day!  I did just vote in the poll, though, and while I don't know if I have any great wacky stories, I'll at least share my "origin" story.

During the summer of '73 my parents packed my three brothers and me into the station wagon to take a road trip from  Chicago to Rhode Island to visit some family out there.  I already had a small sticker collection (it seemed to be something kids in the neighborhood did, even if I don't recall any rhyme or reason to what was collected).  When hanging out with my cousins, they introduced me to Wackys.  I was thrilled!  On the morning we packed up to head back to Chicago, we stopped at a drug store and bought a few packs.  Sadly, I forgot those first packs at a hotel in Ohio on the way home.  I was devastated and asked my mom if the hotel would send me the stickers when they were found in our room.  Needless to say, they never made their way back to me, but not long after returning to Chicago, I found them in a local store.  I suppose I assumed the first series would be the entirety of Wackys.  When, some months later, some neighborhood friends showed me series two, it was love at second sight all over again.  I was already a collector of things and knowing there were two series (and more on the way, I hoped), made it seem that much more fun to me.  I recall my interest starting to wane a bit by series 9 or so, and I don't recall buying any after series 12, but those early series are definitely seared into my mind as one of the wonderfully fun things about childhood.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on June 12, 2016, 07:33:06 PM
Cool pilgrimage Choke_Wagon!  For a year I lived in an apartment at 316 West 104th Street -- two doors down from Norman Saunders' brownstone, which is 312. (The building I lived in is to the right of the one with the red fire escape in the photo above). I don't think Norm was living at 312 anymore when I moved into 316. He sold the building sometime in 1987 and I got my lease at the end of 1987 or early 1988 (hard to remember exactly when now!) I hadn't rediscovered wacky packages yet, so even if Norm and I had overlapped for a month or two, I would never have recognized him. But it's cool to think I lived for a while on the street where wackys were born!

Now that is a real cool story. I got most of the directions from his son David Saunders who told me amazing stories of all the art work his dad would create there. He mentioned that this area was a real bad drug area at the time. I dont recall that when I would visit family on 110 Street back in the day but then again, I would stay only for summers. its currently a very high end part of NYC and rent is very steep, dont know if he would have stayed. NYC is becoming a city that will not be able to keep people there soon at the current rate things are at now. Its rather sad.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: bigtomi on June 13, 2016, 02:17:16 PM
NYC is becoming a city that will not be able to keep people there soon at the current rate things are at now. Its rather sad.
Maybe some of you tri-state locals have seen them, but there are TV commercials now along this line. They tout that NYC is getting so expensive with respect to housing costs, that NYPD officers can't afford to live in the very city they protect. That's ridiculous...and just shouldn't be.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Ruffs on June 13, 2016, 02:50:41 PM
Maybe some of you tri-state locals have seen them, but there are TV commercials now along this line. They tout that NYC is getting so expensive with respect to housing costs, that NYPD officers can't afford to live in the very city they protect. That's ridiculous...and just shouldn't be.
That's why I bailed 20 years ago & bought a house in Florida. I saw the writing on the wall. NYC & Long Island prices were getting ridiculous back then. Now taxes alone will kill you. Right Pat?
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on June 13, 2016, 06:48:54 PM
I have a couples friend who have just regular jobs in upper west side of NYC and they pay $4200 a month for a 2 bedroom >( >(

They cant afford to do much more than a couple nights out, they like that I send them my extra wacky's because they can afford to buy these. I just sent off a box of the MLBs set and they were so happy. Its like sending a CARE Package- remember those?

Norm Saunders would have barffed.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: RawGoo on June 14, 2016, 04:05:41 AM
That's why I bailed 20 years ago & bought a house in Florida. I saw the writing on the wall. NYC & Long Island prices were getting ridiculous back then. Now taxes alone will kill you. Right Pat?

Yeah, property taxes in Suffolk County are obscene.  Taxes on new houses in my area are routinely $15,000 per year or more!  I own a 1,200 sf, 58 year old house, so my taxes aren't so crazy - about $6,100.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on June 14, 2016, 10:46:59 PM
Yeah, property taxes in Suffolk County are obscene.  Taxes on new houses in my area are routinely $15,000 per year or more!  I own a 1,200 sf, 58 year old house, so my taxes aren't so crazy - about $6,100.

Thats amazing how NY and pretty much Northeast hit people up for taxes. Florida a 2800 sq is roughly $4200 with a 4% discount if you pay by November.  Some rural counties in Florida pay a lot less- My brother-in-law lives in Highland County and his taxes for the same 2800 sq is $1475 but he lives in the boonies.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Alexeirex on June 15, 2016, 12:18:13 AM
California property taxes, dependent on which county you're in, are about 1-1.5% of the property's value. Doesn't sound like much, but if you live in the S.F. bay area, the property values have skyrocketed. I've had to sell some of my best collectibles on ebay to pay the twice yearly darn taxes....A

Thats amazing how NY and pretty much Northeast hit people up for taxes. Florida a 2800 sq is roughly $4200 with a 4% discount if you pay by November.  Some rural counties in Florida pay a lot less- My brother-in-law lives in Highland County and his taxes for the same 2800 sq is $1475 but he lives in the boonies.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 15, 2016, 08:03:16 AM
California property taxes, dependent on which county you're in, are about 1-1.5% of the property's value. Doesn't sound like much, but if you live in the S.F. bay area, the property values have skyrocketed. I've had to sell some of my best collectibles on ebay to pay the twice yearly darn taxes....A

Yep, the big coast cities are getting hammered with taxes! Unfortunately, it seems as though the trend is moving into most other regions. I'd guess it's the easiest way to for local governments to make up for budget shortfalls.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: ratchet007 on June 15, 2016, 10:52:59 AM
Yep, the big coast cities are getting hammered with taxes! Unfortunately, it seems as though the trend is moving into most other regions. I'd guess it's the easiest way to for local governments to make up for budget shortfalls.

The answer is simple....STOP SPENDING WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE.........Unfortunately, no one is listening
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 15, 2016, 11:15:23 AM
Ha! I don't think they got that memo.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on June 15, 2016, 02:44:27 PM
well lucky for us Florida has no State Tax, I hear that is also a killer up north too
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: vahsurfer on June 16, 2016, 07:37:35 PM
We should send all of our Ratz and Cracked and Jolly Mean ALTs to someone so they can pay their rent for year..... hahahahahaha
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 18, 2016, 07:18:47 AM
Promo cards are in!


And now they're on their way out! Should arrive to everyone early next week.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: RawGoo on June 18, 2016, 07:21:29 AM
Promo cards are in!


And now they're on their way out! Should arrive to everyone early next week.

Enjoy!

THANKS Neil!!!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: cmgmd on June 18, 2016, 07:42:57 AM
Much appreciated as always.  Looking forward to its arrival.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: vahsurfer on June 18, 2016, 04:25:40 PM
Just DUCKY! Again!!! Thank you SOOOOOO Much for all you do kind Sir!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: sco(o)t on June 18, 2016, 05:44:01 PM
Promo cards are in!


And now they're on their way out! Should arrive to everyone early next week.

Enjoy!

 :cool2:
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: ratchet007 on June 21, 2016, 11:52:12 AM
Got my cards today Neil. Very cool. Thanks again. Noticed the hand addressed envelope......Can you say writer's cramp?
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Alexeirex on June 21, 2016, 01:24:53 PM
Great cards~!!! They are REAL Wackys! Thank You!!
A
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: DrDeal on June 21, 2016, 01:42:07 PM
Neil.

  Got my cards. Thanks for keeping this hobby real. You are the best!

Andrew
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: WackyFrank on June 21, 2016, 01:56:35 PM
Thanks, Neil!
You rock!!!!
Frank
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: DrSushi on June 21, 2016, 02:01:48 PM
Got mine today, too. Great job all involved! Neil, thanks for Wacky Packages Day!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Swiski on June 21, 2016, 02:24:21 PM
I got my cards today too! Thanks Neil!!
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Post by: bigtomi on June 21, 2016, 03:16:32 PM
Ditto here! Very nice! Thanks, Neil!!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: sco(o)t on June 21, 2016, 04:12:33 PM
The cards made it to here to Indiana today also!  :great:
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: vahsurfer on June 21, 2016, 04:15:02 PM
Neil,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! The hand written envelope is a keeper as well from a true Wacky Fan to another I thank you again kind Sir for all you give back to us!

Richard
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Ruffs on June 21, 2016, 05:13:48 PM
We're a little slower down here in South Florida. You know,with the seniors & all. Probably get mine next week.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Zenergizer on June 21, 2016, 05:36:36 PM
Awesome job, Neil!  Thanks so much!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: All-Brain on June 21, 2016, 05:44:22 PM
Neil,

I was not expecting to get your envelope today Neil. I thought I had missed out. Your thoughtfulness is really amazing my friend. Thank you.

The time,effort and money you sink into the hobby just taking care of the forum members is really above and beyond. It is appreciated for sure Neil.

It really made my week finding your envelope in the mail.....I needed that...perfect timing man!

Jeff
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Post by: Lavirus on June 21, 2016, 06:24:28 PM
Single handedly keeping the Wacky flame alive... Cheers, Neil!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: jleonard1967 on June 21, 2016, 08:15:01 PM
Neil,
Many thanks! Lynda and I really liked them! 
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Post by: drono on June 21, 2016, 08:25:13 PM
I got mine in Virginia.

Thanx!
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Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on June 21, 2016, 08:58:55 PM
Woohoo! as well.
Like opening an unexpected pack of wackys back in the day.
Thanks so much!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: RawGoo on June 22, 2016, 01:38:37 AM
Got mine, too.  Thanks Neil!!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: DrDeal on June 22, 2016, 04:40:57 AM

Neil,
Is the Third Card : Led Baron with Red Background a "Bonus Card"? It does not have the black border and white background like the other.Thanks for the 3 cards.

Andrew
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Hustler08 on June 22, 2016, 06:54:22 AM
Thanks Neil!! Awesome as always !! Stay Wacky!!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on June 22, 2016, 07:49:31 AM
Agreed! There's only one Norm Saunders! Thanks for sharing these very cool pics!

So, I hope everyone enjoyed the 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day! Time to start making plans for next year! Something worthy of a 50th Anniversary...

UPDATE: The promo cards should be ready to mail late next week (around 6/17)! I'll post here if that changes.







Thank you Neil, Got my cards yesterday.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on June 22, 2016, 08:55:25 AM
Neil,
Is the Third Card : Led Baron with Red Background a "Bonus Card"? It does not have the black border and white background like the other.Thanks for the 3 cards.

Andrew

Just an extra. I thought I'd surprise everyone! Anyway, thanks again to everyone who participated in the Wacky Day fun! This forum crowd is second to none!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Fool-Aid on June 22, 2016, 09:42:13 AM
Thanks Neil, got mine yesterday.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: mcuddy17 on June 22, 2016, 05:52:41 PM
Thanks Neil! Great cards.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Joe G. on June 22, 2016, 06:18:25 PM
Neil, they arrived in LA today and they are awesome!!!  For an unofficial Holiday, Wacky Day is the best!
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: crackedjerk on June 23, 2016, 03:04:10 PM
My cards arrived today!  Thanks, Neil!  I was very impressed with all three cards.  Very much in keeping with the spirit and execution of the original series.  And they're made even better knowing the generosity behind them.  Thanks again, Neil, for keeping the wacky love alive!

Tom
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Ruffs on June 23, 2016, 03:20:08 PM
Hi Neil. The cards got here today. Thanks again . They look great. I like the backs of the cards also, unofficially of course.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on June 24, 2016, 08:52:15 AM
Yeah, property taxes in Suffolk County are obscene.  Taxes on new houses in my area are routinely $15,000 per year or more!  I own a 1,200 sf, 58 year old house, so my taxes aren't so crazy - about $6,100.

Wow, $6,100 for property taxes? I can't imagine. I was born & raised in Florida (Tampa Bay area) and lived there all my life until last October. Part of the reason we left Florida was because of the rising costs of property taxes and insurance. We were paying $2,500 a year for taxes and $1,800 for insurance on a 2000 sf home on less than 1/4 acre we built in 1999. We moved to TN in Oct and bought a 3300 sf log home built in 2008 on 2 acres near the Smoky Mtn National Park. Taxes are $1,000 and ins is $600 per year.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on June 24, 2016, 08:57:45 AM
well lucky for us Florida has no State Tax, I hear that is also a killer up north too

No state tax in TN either! And the state budget has a surplus. Makes you wonder how so many other states where the taxes are so much higher are in the red.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: sco(o)t on June 24, 2016, 11:52:12 AM
No state tax in TN either! And the state budget has a surplus. Makes you wonder how so many other states where the taxes are so much higher are in the red.

One oversimplified factor is population, right? Indiana and Illinois are roughly the same size in terms of geography. They are located the same in terms of latitude which means they get about the same weather which in terms means about the same amount of  road weathering, heating and cooling expenses, etc. IN has stayed in the black all through the latest recession. ILL is in financial turmoil. Of course there are other factors (such as corruption and waste - ahem) but population difference is by far the biggest (12.9 million in IL to 6.6 million in IN). 

Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: jleonard1967 on June 25, 2016, 06:08:53 AM
One oversimplified factor is population, right? Indiana and Illinois are roughly the same size in terms of geography. They are located the same in terms of latitude which means they get about the same weather which in terms means about the same amount of  road weathering, heating and cooling expenses, etc. IN has stayed in the black all through the latest recession. ILL is in financial turmoil. Of course there are other factors (such as corruption and waste - ahem) but population difference is by far the biggest (12.9 million in IL to 6.6 million in IN).
If it wasn't for corrupt Chicago, Illinois would have a surplus also.  If it wasn't for Chicago, Illinois would be a red state instead of a blue state.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: drono on June 25, 2016, 06:26:02 AM
If it wasn't for corrupt Chicago, Illinois would have a surplus also.  If it wasn't for Chicago, Illinois would be a red state instead of a blue state.

They have to pay all those dead people for voting!  It's a lot of work to dig yourself out of a grave and walk to the polls.  Dead people expect compensation too.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: bigtomi on June 25, 2016, 07:20:37 AM
If it wasn't for Chicago,
Illinois would be less windy.   :P
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Monsterettes on June 25, 2016, 01:31:24 PM
My cards arrived! Thanks so much Neil for making the world just a little more wacky -- your generosity is much appreciated!!
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on July 01, 2016, 09:54:44 AM
One oversimplified factor is population, right? Indiana and Illinois are roughly the same size in terms of geography. They are located the same in terms of latitude which means they get about the same weather which in terms means about the same amount of  road weathering, heating and cooling expenses, etc. IN has stayed in the black all through the latest recession. ILL is in financial turmoil. Of course there are other factors (such as corruption and waste - ahem) but population difference is by far the biggest (12.9 million in IL to 6.6 million in IN).

The difference in population is a wash. More people x more revenue = more gov waste. You hit the nail on the head with corruption and waste.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Gurgle on July 01, 2016, 04:25:08 PM
Dang, I've been away from the board and missed the cool Neily Camerages this year. I love that you do this, though, Neil. You can see the excitement through the thread.


Just an extra. I thought I'd surprise everyone! Anyway, thanks again to everyone who participated in the Wacky Day fun! This forum crowd is second to none!
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Post by: Jean Nutty on July 03, 2016, 10:16:58 AM
I just found my envelope buried within a bunch of folded up advertisements/junk mail!

Thanks Neil!         Dang, the pickles and the jar artwork is especially incredible

      (https://s33.postimg.org/3x5nhg70v/OUNWPD_B.jpg)
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Post by: JasonLiebig on July 05, 2016, 07:25:55 AM
That's awesome!  Sorry I missed it as well - great work!!
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Post by: JasonLiebig on July 05, 2016, 08:13:48 AM
This past week I made a pilgrimage to the NYC Brownstone in the upper west side where all the original Wacky Magic was created - The one and only Norman Saunders. Words cant express what an influence he has been in my life and also one of the best illustrators ever.


Amazing - I live in NYC and have never been up there - I need to go for a pic of my own. 

I do have the strange connection to Norm Saunders in that he was living in my small hometown in Nebraska when he passed away, and it is where he was laid to rest. 

I've long wondered if I passed him at my local Woolworth's or corner store or elsewhere, never knowing what an amazing talent I was standing next to. 

Not long after learning the news that he retired to my hometown, I would track down and visit his grave.  I've documented that here before and even posted photos. 

Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: Playbug on August 05, 2016, 05:49:06 PM
Hello everyone on the forum. Sorry haven't been here in a while. I noticed i missed the unofficial Wacky Packages day and Neil made some new titles ! I did notice the MLB new Wacky's. Sorry, not a fan. Just last night my band was playing in Ocean City NJ on the Boardwalk and someone noticed my Wacky guitar. Turns out it was the wife of Wacky artist Jon Gregory - (hope I remembered correctly, everything happens so fast when there are a lot of people around). Anyway, their daughter had the keen eye to notice from a distance that it was indeed Wacky's on my guitar. That was cool.
Title: Re: 11th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!
Post by: koduck on August 08, 2016, 07:26:20 PM
Hello everyone on the forum. Sorry haven't been here in a while. I noticed i missed the unofficial Wacky Packages day and Neil made some new titles ! I did notice the MLB new Wacky's. Sorry, not a fan. Just last night my band was playing in Ocean City NJ on the Boardwalk and someone noticed my Wacky guitar. Turns out it was the wife of Wacky artist Jon Gregory - (hope I remembered correctly, everything happens so fast when there are a lot of people around). Anyway, their daughter had the keen eye to notice from a distance that it was indeed Wacky's on my guitar. That was cool.

Great to see you on the board again Jeff! It's been too long! You definitely need to post a pic of your guitar here! PS - Send me your addy and I'll send you this year's cards!  :great: