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JEWELRY YOU'LL WANTKA FROM IVANKA - WACKY PACKAGES - GPK DISG-RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE
I just purchased this card. It is in the GPK series but is a Wacky. Up for 24 hours only. I had a feeling Wackies would surface in this program at some point.
Regards, Andrew
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https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/jewelry-you-ll-wantka-from-ivanka-wacky-packages-gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
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I did the is card yesterday and the whole time I thought it was a substitute card for the new 50th series. Totally surprised to see it show up today
(https://s13.postimg.org/yo0yyg3s3/wp_ivankabraceletfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yo0yyg3s3/)
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as I've seen on the GPK Underground site regarding the entire presidential GPK online cards, we'll need to start a similarly named "Disg-race to the Wacky Brand Name" thread.
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As long as they are still doing real product parodies as well I don't really care about them doing other sets or themes under the WP banner. It definitely took some getting used to when I was working on the 50th set.
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It will be interesting to see how many are purchased and how that compares to the average GPK 24 Hour card. They usually sell in the 300-500 card range. Some have gone over 700 but that is unusual. I hope it dosn't sell 200. I would like to see more of them.
Andrew
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It will be interesting to see how many are purchased and how that compares to the average GPK 24 Hour card. They usually sell in the 300-500 card range. Some have gone over 700 but that is unusual. I hope it dosn't sell 200. I would like to see more of them.
Andrew
Tough to get those sales numbers up when you're targeting only half the population.
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Tough to get those sales numbers up when you're targeting only half the population.
I agree. It just makes it easier to give up the new stuff.
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JEWELRY YOU'LL WANTKA FROM IVANKA - WACKY PACKAGES - GPK DISG-RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE
I just purchased this card. It is in the GPK series but is a Wacky. Up for 24 hours only. I had a feeling Wackies would surface in this program at some point.
Regards, Andrew
Andrew you called it! I noticed this is card number 82 in the GPK series. That's insane. At $10 a pop that allota dough! I don't know about you but I'd consider this a WP 50th preview card.
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and digitally produced they can maximize the dough. It cost less than a buck to make.
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Andrew you called it! I noticed this is card number 82 in the GPK series. That's insane. At $10 a pop that allota dough! I don't know about you but I'd consider this a WP 50th preview card.
If you buy 5 it goes down to $6 per card. If many of us do that maybe they will do more of these.
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Great job on that, Dave!
And it's nice to see Topps get Wackys into the "Topps Now" queue, although I hope they
can work on the pricing, it's a bit confusing.
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Great job on that, Dave!
And it's nice to see Topps get Wackys into the "Topps Now" queue, although I hope they
can work on the pricing, it's a bit confusing.
I am not happy about Wackys being added into the "Topps Now" queue, especially because this email didn't do anything to say it includes a Wacky - you had to get past the Cy Young sports headline in the email title, then open it anyway, and then decide to click on the GPK link to accidentally find out there is a (semi) Wacky! I routinely ignore Topps "Now" emails because they are pretty much about sports cards, and wouldn't have known about this card had I not logged in here this morning. Many people who might actually have been interested in this card probably won't find out within the 24 hour window, thereby lowering the sales numbers, and making it appear that there is no interest in new Wackys.
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Man! These Print On Demand stickers must be breaking the banks of GPK collectors!! I'm very afraid of what they could do for Wacky Packages 50th Anniversary! I'm already buying the weekly POD Star Wars Rogue One 5-card sets.
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I am not happy about Wackys being added into the "Topps Now" queue, especially because this email didn't do anything to say it includes a Wacky - you had to get past the Cy Young sports headline in the email title, then open it anyway, and then decide to click on the GPK link to accidentally find out there is a (semi) Wacky! I routinely ignore Topps "Now" emails because they are pretty much about sports cards, and wouldn't have known about this card had I not logged in here this morning. Many people who might actually have been interested in this card probably won't find out within the 24 hour window, thereby lowering the sales numbers, and making it appear that there is no interest in new Wackys.
I just sent your post to Topps and they will look into making it easier to find WP stuff in the future.
Also, a heads up that there will be a new WP for Thanksgiving within a GPK Thanksgiving set. I had asked about making them into GPK/WP mash-ups but they just want them to stay as full WP leading up to the 50th set.
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I just sent your post to Topps and they will look into making it easier to find WP stuff in the future.
Also, a heads up that there will be a new WP for Thanksgiving within a GPK Thanksgiving set. I had asked about making them into GPK/WP mash-ups but they just want them to stay as full WP leading up to the 50th set.
Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully it is a real product.
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As long as they are still doing real product parodies as well I don't really care about them doing other sets or themes under the WP banner. It definitely took some getting used to when I was working on the 50th set.
Dave, not MLB? For some reason MLB was a big adjustment for me and I only did a few gags. By this time I had come to acceptance and was able to be more productive.
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Dave, not MLB? For some reason MLB was a big adjustment for me and I only did a few gags. By this time I had come to acceptance and was able to be more productive.
Oh yeah, definitely MLB as well. I almost forgot about that (apparently so did everyone else!)
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I just sent your post to Topps and they will look into making it easier to find WP stuff in the future.
Also, a heads up that there will be a new WP for Thanksgiving within a GPK Thanksgiving set. I had asked about making them into GPK/WP mash-ups but they just want them to stay as full WP leading up to the 50th set.
Thanks Dave! I hope Topps will listen to customer feedback.
For anyone here who missed out and wants the Ivanka Wacky card, I bought some just in case, so don't go paying crazy ebay prices :D.
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447 sold. Not bad and on par for what GPK does so maybe more to come. :great:
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447 sold. Not bad and on par for what GPK does so maybe more to come. :great:
Where did you find the number sold?
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Where did you find the number sold?
shows up online in their store
used to be a day or so before they'd post the number, but looks like it's instant now
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election.html
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shows up online in their store
used to be a day or so before they'd post the number, but looks like it's instant now
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election.html
Thanks Patrick. Looks like Wacky fans added maybe 90-100 to the total, and Star Trek fans added a few to the Trek themed card.
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wonder if they'll fix the typo in this GPK before it ships
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I did the is card yesterday and the whole time I thought it was a substitute card for the new 50th series. Totally surprised to see it show up today
(https://s13.postimg.org/yo0yyg3s3/wp_ivankabraceletfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yo0yyg3s3/)
Like the 2016 Topps MLB Wacky series and unreleased 2014 Star Wars Wacky series and original Wacky sticker series 11 "Decay Toothpaste", it doesn't spoof a real product!
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447 sold. Not bad and on par for what GPK does so maybe more to come. :great:
Wow, I was surprised. Good news. The Thanksgiving one will be a real product so pure ANS style.
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Like the 2016 Topps MLB Wacky series and unreleased 2014 Star Wars Wacky series and original Wacky sticker series 11 "Decay Toothpaste", it doesn't spoof a real product!
Well, there was an article in the papers this week about how Ivanka wore a "bangle" from her jewelry product line during a TV interview, and her business took the opportunity to issue some sort of release about the product. I doubt that it comes in any kind of recognizable packaging as we are used to with Wackys, but her company does make this kind of item. That's why I called it a "semi" Wacky earlier.
Dave - you created this one, correct? Am I on target about where the concept came from? And, are you doing these digitally to get them out so fast?
I am interested to see how they format the front and back of the card - that could make the difference between it being considered a real Wacky or just a GPK crossover.
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Well, there was an article in the papers this week about how Ivanka wore a "bangle" from her jewelry product line during a TV interview, and her business took the opportunity to issue some sort of release about the product. I doubt that it comes in any kind of recognizable packaging as we are used to with Wackys, but her company does make this kind of item. That's why I called it a "semi" Wacky earlier.
Dave - you created this one, correct? Am I on target about where the concept came from? And, are you doing these digitally to get them out so fast?
I am interested to see how they format the front and back of the card - that could make the difference between it being considered a real Wacky or just a GPK crossover.
Yes, the idea was based on the Ivanka jewelry scandal. If it ended up in the 50ths set it would no longer be timely.
I hand painted it with the exception of the lettering which I normally paint but I had an extremely tight deadline on this.
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I am interested to see how they format the front and back of the card - that could make the difference between it being considered a real Wacky or just a GPK crossover.
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I agree. If there is a Wacky Logo on the back of this card we are good to go. It will be like the GPK crossover Wackies we just got. If no logo. Not really a Wacky IMO.
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It would be great if one of the admins or artists who has an email list of forum members could send out an email blast to members next time a Wacky goes up for 24 hours in the shop.
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I am interested to see how they format the front and back of the card - that could make the difference between it being considered a real Wacky or just a GPK crossover.
I agree. If there is a Wacky Logo on the back of this card we are good to go. It will be like the GPK crossover Wackies we just got. If no logo. Not really a Wacky IMO.
I asked and there is a Wacky Packages logo on the back instead of a GPK one.
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It would be great if one of the admins or artists who has an email list of forum members could send out an email blast to members next time a Wacky goes up for 24 hours in the shop.
I can probably do something like that. The next one will be up for Thanksgiving. Don't know which day yet. Will LYK.
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I asked and there is a Wacky Packages logo on the back instead of a GPK one.
:great: :great: :great: :great: :great: :great: :great: :great: :great: :great: ;)
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It would be great if one of the admins or artists who has an email list of forum members could send out an email blast to members next time a Wacky goes up for 24 hours in the shop.
Topps should send targeted messages about Wacky products to customers who have bought Wackys from their online store in the past. But, some people don't check their emails every day - I know, because I've tried to notify people about midnight sales, and even a few days of warning can cut it close. If Topps is going to do "print on demand" Wackys, I would prefer a duration of at least a few days.
I'm not even sure that I'll be wanting this recent card (it will depend on the formatting, such as black border and how Topps does the back), but I bought some to cover forum friends who probably missed out and will want the card, so they won't have to pay crazy prices on ebay. I can't contribute Wacky art for our hobby, but I can at least try to help out with things like this.
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I asked and there is a Wacky Packages logo on the back instead of a GPK one.
That's great! Will it have the regular Wacky black border around the image?
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That's great! Will it have the regular Wacky black border around the image?
That I don't know. I'll ask next time I email. The Old School stickers in the 50th set will have the original black borders as will the Old School 6 set.
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That I don't know. I'll ask next time I email. The Old School stickers in the 50th set will have the original black borders as will the Old School 6 set.
Hopefully with the original series squared corners look and not the Michelin man style we've been getting lately. That's true Old School.
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Hopefully with the original series squared corners look and not the Michelin man style we've been getting lately. That's true Old School.
I will suggest that.
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That I don't know. I'll ask next time I email. The Old School stickers in the 50th set will have the original black borders as will the Old School 6 set.
I am really looking forward to Old School 6!
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We talked about the '24 hour' Wackys in another thread. I lamented that I don't spend an inordinate amount of time on-line and that I would likely miss cards like this. And, I have.... :sad:
Brian Mc
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[..] I bought some to cover forum friends who probably missed out and will want the card, so they won't have to pay crazy prices on ebay. I can't contribute Wacky art for our hobby, but I can at least try to help out with things like this.
What a considerate gesture Pat! Really great of you to look out for forum members!!
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What a considerate gesture Pat! Really great of you to look out for forum members!!
Agreed. Thanks Pat!
Brian Mc
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Wow! Great to hear Olds 6 is in the works. Its going to a great 2017! ;)
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The new Thanksgiving sticker will be out later today
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I will suggest that.
I'm not sure if anyone else had the OLDS 5 problem of getting diecuts that were practically punched. I'm kinda against the diecut backing variation just because of that. You could add a perforation or something, but to be completely honest, I'd kinda like a full just tan set. It'd be the most "old school." Or, of course, a full white set could work as well.
That's just my one cent, (I can't afford two,) just what I'd suggest. This doesn't mean that has to happen but it's just a problem I have.
I do love the OLDS sets though so keep them up and good! :great:
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The new Thanksgiving sticker will be out later today
Nothing as of 5:10 EST.
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Went up at 5:30 ET.
Now 'live' and runs until next Monday
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Went up at 5:30 ET.
Now 'live' and runs until next Monday
Got a link? I can't seem to locate it.
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Got a link? I can't seem to locate it.
Try this:
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-stickers/2016-gpk-thanksgiving-stickers-available-until-11-28-at-12-pm.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=11-21%20Rocky/PL/WWE/SW/GPK&utm_term=All%20Sports%20and%20Auction
There's a week this time, which is an improvement.
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Thanks!
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getting to it through the link in the email was easy.
trying to find the card on their website is a friggin' nightmare.
it's listed in the GPK-->Stickers grouping, as it's considered part of the GPK American as Apple Pie in Your Face set
here's direct to the sticker
http://tinyurl.com/zvgp5xs
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so all the GPK's get 2 stickers for $9.99 this time around, but the Wacky collector still just gets 1 for $9.99?
awesome.
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Here is a large version of the sticker:
(https://s12.postimg.org/a1cviru89/wp_duckandhidefinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/a1cviru89/)
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so all the GPK's get 2 stickers for $9.99 this time around, but the Wacky collector still just gets 1 for $9.99?
awesome.
Did I miss something? It was $29.99 last week for 5 stickers for the Wacky Ivanka card. This one came up at $49.95 for 5 Wacky stickers. No volume discount.
I like the card. I have that type of a Holiday Dinner coming my way this year.
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Did I miss something?
No volume discount.
GPK's have both A & B names, so there's 2 stickers per image @ $9.99. With the Wacky, there is just the 1.
but yeah, there's also no volume discount for any of them. Really blows.
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GPK's have both A & B names, so there's 2 stickers per image @ $9.99. With the Wacky, there is just the 1.
but yeah, there's also no volume discount for any of them. Really blows.
Agreed. I've been trying to accept the new marketing and new approach, but this is just too much. Maybe I'll buy one, haven't decided.
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Agreed. I've been trying to accept the new marketing and new approach, but this is just too much. Maybe I'll buy one, haven't decided.
One for me. I like the card, not the price.
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One for me too
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I received my Ivanka cards today. Nice Wacky Logo on the back. Thin Black Border. Cards seem a bit thin but are pretty nice.
Andrew
(https://s3.postimg.org/9xkmayp8f/100_4878.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9xkmayp8f/)
(https://s16.postimg.org/ygxerw3td/100_4879.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ygxerw3td/)
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I'm pretty sure there will be a new Wacky online today
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Here is a large version of the sticker:
(https://s12.postimg.org/a1cviru89/wp_duckandhidefinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/a1cviru89/)
I like this card. Sorry I missed it. Again. Boo
Brian Mc
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New one up now.
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(https://s14.postimg.org/51eyy4wst/wp_jillsteincalculatorfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/51eyy4wst/)
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wonder if they'll fix the typo in this GPK before it ships
that would be a 'no'. It went to press with the typo.
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that would be a 'no'. It went to press with the typo.
(https://s15.postimg.org/qx0k3m9ij/Screen_Shot_2016_11_30_at_9_56_57_PM.png)
It's slang! Like grindage = food, marrage = ???
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(https://s14.postimg.org/51eyy4wst/wp_jillsteincalculatorfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/51eyy4wst/)
I ordered 5 of these, but only need 1 for myself. Would love to trade for the Duck & Hide that I missed. Anyway, FYI...
Brian Mc
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Another new one coming out today:
(https://s16.postimg.org/yq6bzgr4h/wp_trumpsleepingpilsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yq6bzgr4h/)
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Another new one coming out today:
It's live
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/no-tweet-sleeping-pills-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
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Another new one coming out today:
(https://s16.postimg.org/yq6bzgr4h/wp_trumpsleepingpilsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yq6bzgr4h/)
Is there a real product here?
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Is there a real product here?
no, don't believe so
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(https://s14.postimg.org/51eyy4wst/wp_jillsteincalculatorfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/51eyy4wst/)
print run of 375. Far closer to the print run of the other 3 GPKs in the set than the prior two wackys.
Is most of that sell number a by-product of the GPK collectors who are buying their cards in the bundle set?
How many are really being picked up as a Wacky purchase?
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(https://s16.postimg.org/yq6bzgr4h/wp_trumpsleepingpilsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yq6bzgr4h/)
Dave,
it looks like you've painted all of these except Trumpbucks so far, right? Do you know who did that one?
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I would like all of them as a completist BUT $9.99 per card??
Noooooo way
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Dave,
it looks like you've painted all of these except Trumpbucks so far, right? Do you know who did that one?
I believe that Joe Simko did that one
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Here is a large version of the sticker:
(https://s12.postimg.org/a1cviru89/wp_duckandhidefinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/a1cviru89/)
Anybody have an extra of this ^^ ? I kinda like it, but missed it. I ordered extras of the Jill Stein
Brian Mc
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Anybody have an extra of this ^^ ? I kinda like it, but missed it. I ordered extras of the Jill Stein
Brian Mc
That one may prove difficult to locate as they did not offer a volume discount so most of us did not get extras. They will probably surface on ebay once they arrive but you won't have much luck here.
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That one may prove difficult to locate as they did not offer a volume discount so most of us did not get extras. They will probably surface on ebay once they arrive but you won't have much luck here.
The Thanksgiving one is my favorite so far.
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I would like all of them as a completist BUT $9.99 per card??
Noooooo way
I agree -- especially since they're digitally printed and not even die-cut for the stickers with that ugly thin border. What's the cost, $0.05 per unit? Topps' greed comes through once again. They've already eliminated the kids with the prices of their in-store products, now they're trying to gouge the last supporters they have left.
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I agree -- especially since they're digitally printed and not even die-cut for the stickers with that ugly thin border. What's the cost, $0.05 per unit? Topps' greed comes through once again. They've already eliminated the kids with the prices of their in-store products, now they're trying to gouge the last supporters they have left.
They're not actually stickers as far as I can tell, more like a thin glossy card stock, so there's no need for a kiss-cut. I do miss the classic black borders.
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They're not actually stickers as far as I can tell, more like a thin glossy card stock, so there's no need for a kiss-cut. I do miss the classic black borders.
Both the gpk and wacky are advertised as stickers on the website.
Huh.
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Another new one coming out today:
(https://s16.postimg.org/yq6bzgr4h/wp_trumpsleepingpilsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yq6bzgr4h/)
Dave, nice a Wacky in Wacky! I always like Wackys when you see the product being used on the label!
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Yes, great work Dave, as always!
My big question is...whose hand is that, dropping the tablets in the glass? ;D Did you have anyone in mind?
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print run of only 285 for the Thanksgiving wacky card.
big drop in numbers compared to recent daily cards.
and a huge drop in numbers (450 vs 250) compared to GPK halloween set.
difference being, this set was entirely political, whereas the Halloween set was mostly standard gpk style
https://www.topps.com/blog/gpk-thanksgiving/
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Am I the only one who finds these cards useless? They're not funny, and irrelevant to the world of Wacky Packages... Get back to using real products Topps, then I'll get back to you..
I mean, only the eBay sellers are going to buy these because they think they can make a $2 profit after they're gone..
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Yes, great work Dave, as always!
My big question is...whose hand is that, dropping the tablets in the glass? ;D Did you have anyone in mind?
I actually was thinking it was KellyAnne Conway's hand. She's the one that always has to clean up his mess.
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Am I the only one who finds these cards useless? They're not funny, and irrelevant to the world of Wacky Packages... Get back to using real products Topps, then I'll get back to you..
I mean, only the eBay sellers are going to buy these because they think they can make a $2 profit after they're gone..
Actually, a lot of people find them funny but, of course, that's just opinion. You're a Trump guy so I can see where you might not find it funny. But, yes, they are a different kind of Wacky Pack. There are some real product parodies in the 50th set and in the upcoming OLDS6
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Actually, a lot of people find them funny but, of course, that's just opinion. You're a Trump guy so I can see where you might not find it funny. But, yes, they are a different kind of Wacky Pack. There are some real product parodies in the 50th set and in the upcoming OLDS6
Well I'm excited for OLDS 6 but it's just my opinion on it. I really do not like them, and it's not just because I like Trump... (Again lets not get in depth with who likes who...) But I wouldn't like Wackys with any candidate.. It's just not fitting in my opinion..
I'm sorry.
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:-\ So where do you buy these at? Are they on Topps site and if so where?
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:-\ So where do you buy these at? Are they on Topps site and if so where?
You had to buy them on the Topps site, during limited windows. Most have been a 24 hour sales period, but the Thanksgiving card was available for a full week.
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:-\ So where do you buy these at? Are they on Topps site and if so where?
most have appeared under the gpk 2016 election section.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election.html
(you can see all the prior offerings on this page)
the thanksgiving set had its own listing under the general gpk sticker section
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-stickers.html
(prior offerings are not maintained on this page)
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Print run of 467 for the No Tweet Sleeping Pills.
that's the highest number yet for a wacky.
with these numbers, I'm sure we'll be seeing more cards
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Wow... gone for a few weeks and a whole new development!
While I've missed all of these so far, it's great to see Topps bringing Wackys into their print-to-order one-a-day sales lineup.
I'm not a huge fan of non-actual-product-based Wackys or the nature of political Wackys such as they are, but it's good to see nonetheless.
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Actually, a lot of people find them funny but, of course, that's just opinion. You're a Trump guy so I can see where you might not find it funny. But, yes, they are a different kind of Wacky Pack. There are some real product parodies in the 50th set and in the upcoming OLDS6
Maybe, just maybe, some of the animosity towards the political excursions can be attributed to the two year (or close to it) campaign that finally terminated a few weeks ago or so we thought.
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Wow... gone for a few weeks and a whole new development!
While I've missed all of these so far, it's great to see Topps bringing Wackys into their print-to-order one-a-day sales lineup.
I'm not a huge fan of non-actual-product-based Wackys or the nature of political Wackys such as they are, but it's good to see nonetheless.
Jason, that's the spirit! I agree that it's just nice to know we're entering 2017 with a feast of Wacky-ness! Like 'em or not at least they're out there for those with interest. Mid-year I had a feeling that 2017 might be the year without Wackys. Now look, we're getting these limited cards, a 50th Anniversary Set and Olds 6. Not too shabby! Now, I won't be collecting 'em all but I plan to have fun collecting some.
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the Thanksgiving card was available for a full week.
A whole week, and I missed it? Geesh :-\
Brian Mc
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And another one - Bigly Chew
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/bigly-chew-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
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And if I'm not mistaken, another artist. That looks like Brent's work not Dave's.
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And if I'm not mistaken, another artist. That looks like Brent's work not Dave's.
Yes, Brent did that one. I have two coming out tomorrow.
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Oh dear... this is one I'll probably have to pick up. Just 'cause of the Big League Chew connection.
And another one - Bigly Chew
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/bigly-chew-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
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Yes, Brent did that one. I have two coming out tomorrow.
Thanks
Could tell it wasn't yours, but wasn't sure who it might be. I'll add it in the master list.
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Yes, Brent did that one. I have two coming out tomorrow.
Will you have two for sale at once? Still getting acclimated to the $10 per day Wacky Habit. Not sure how I feel about $20. ;)
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Thanks
Could tell it wasn't yours, but wasn't sure who it might be. I'll add it in the master list.
I like what you've done with the master list - thanks for your work!
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I like that Duck and Hide Thanksgiving themed Wacky, this is the second time Topps used the name to spoof Duncan Hines, the other time was original sticker series 12 in 1975.
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I like what you've done with the master list - thanks for your work!
Thanks. So far it's been fairly easy to keep up to date and capture all the relevant data. Hoping it stays that way 😏
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Did anyone grab the Bigly Chew image, I don't see it on site anymore?
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Single new card today - DT THank me tour ticket
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/donald-trump-thank-me-tour-ticket-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
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Did anyone grab the Bigly Chew image, I don't see it on site anymore?
It will get reposted on their site soon once they have the print total compiled
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It will get reposted on their site soon once they have the print total compiled
Thanks!
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The other one I did will be up tomorrow I think.
(https://s30.postimg.org/i14iv9ael/wp_trumptourticketfinal2_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/i14iv9ael/)
Here is the rough which includes two gags I had to change...
(https://s15.postimg.org/gxg6k4oxj/wp_trumpthankyoutourticketrough_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gxg6k4oxj/)
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"K K K" - whoa.. ouch!
I can see why they moved you off of that one. But I can appreciate the cut of it.
The other one I did will be up tomorrow I think.
(https://s30.postimg.org/i14iv9ael/wp_trumptourticketfinal2_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/i14iv9ael/)
Here is the rough which includes two gags I had to change...
(https://s15.postimg.org/gxg6k4oxj/wp_trumpthankyoutourticketrough_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gxg6k4oxj/)
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got my Pumpkin Mix in the mail.
Unique back image compared to the political ones.
Says 'Peel Here' in the upper left and it does look like the card is a clear plastic sticker on a paper backing.
I haven't tried peeling it apart to find out though.
(https://s15.postimg.org/iq48vnmrr/Thanksgiving_WP.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/iq48vnmrr/)
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Did anyone grab the Bigly Chew image, I don't see it on site anymore?
now re-posted, and showing 407 printed. Still about 100 more than the GPKs.
I think that is about to change though with today's offerings, as today is the first time the multi-card bundle will cost significantly more than buying just the GPKs individually. And I believe the majority of the Wacky print runs so far have been supported by these GPK bundle buyers.
We shall see tomorrow.
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The other one I did will be up tomorrow I think.
(https://s30.postimg.org/i14iv9ael/wp_trumptourticketfinal2_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/i14iv9ael/)
Dave,
another good one.
and you've made me a convert!
I was initially very skeptical of these cards, but I think you've put together a great string of quite inventive and very clever gags so far, that have all been well executed.
I didn't think the political leanings and phony products would work, but I see now that it's likely giving you a much greater freedom to create perfectly targeted skewers towards specific headline events of this often absurd political season.
And the pointed jabs of many of the gags do remind me of the stronger wackys of old, versus the more silly nature of the gags in most of the newer sets.
Keep it up!
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now re-posted, and showing 407 printed. Still about 100 more than the GPKs.
I think that is about to change though with today's offerings, as today is the first time the multi-card bundle will cost significantly more than buying just the GPKs individually. And I believe the majority of the Wacky print runs so far have been supported by these GPK bundle buyers.
We shall see tomorrow.
Interesting. So you seem to be asserting that the GPK buyers will leave the Wacky and just buy the two GPK's for $9.99 each. I doubt that will happen. The Wackies are numbered as part of the GPK set. I doubt one GPK collector will pass on the bundle and just buy the two GPK cards. The number makes them ALL GPK cards; even with a Wacky Pack Logo.
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Honey-comb Over up today.
Spoofing a real product. Will that be a boost to sales?
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/honey-comb-over-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
(https://s18.postimg.org/4eb59uv15/combover.png)
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These are great! Another funny one, Dave!
I think I'm still cracking up at the Trump Tour ticket, too!
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numbers released: 441 for the Trump Tour ticket - and well over 100 more sold than the GPKs.
so much for my theory of a small drop in totals due to the bundle pricing hurting the GPK-only collectors who might not want a wacky. (I know if the situation was reversed, I'd be skipping the GPK's)
I think today's Devil Trump GPK will give the Honeycomb-over a challenge for highest print number tomorrow, though.
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Honey Comb Over is FANTASTIC! Well done and funny!
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Dave,
another good one.
and you've made me a convert!
I was initially very skeptical of these cards, but I think you've put together a great string of quite inventive and very clever gags so far, that have all been well executed.
I didn't think the political leanings and phony products would work, but I see now that it's likely giving you a much greater freedom to create perfectly targeted skewers towards specific headline events of this often absurd political season.
And the pointed jabs of many of the gags do remind me of the stronger wackys of old, versus the more silly nature of the gags in most of the newer sets.
Keep it up!
Thanks! These are actually lots of fun to do. Gonna try to do some from the other point of view as well even though it's not my point of view. When I can I will try to do real products but I think they work fine either way.
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These are great! Another funny one, Dave!
I think I'm still cracking up at the Trump Tour ticket, too!
Actually, this one is by Smokin Joe. It's a great job. I did a new one. Not sure if it will be out tomorrow or Monday.
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my apologies and kudos to Sir Smokin' Joe! (great storyteller, by the way!)
Just curious, where are the Hillary ones? ;)
And so glad you and everyone is enjoying the holiday treat, it was so much fun
to be a part of, and hope we can do something even bigger next year!
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I actually sent in a few Hillary ones. Will see if they use them.
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Did anyone grab the Bigly Chew image, I don't see it on site anymore?
Here it is Kevin
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z332/rbishop224/WPFBigly_zpszannipj0.png)
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numbers released: 441 for the Trump Tour ticket - and well over 100 more sold than the GPKs.
so much for my theory of a small drop in totals due to the bundle pricing hurting the GPK-only collectors who might not want a wacky. (I know if the situation was reversed, I'd be skipping the GPK's)
I think today's Devil Trump GPK will give the Honeycomb-over a challenge for highest print number tomorrow, though.
I think the GPK collectors are kind of stuck buying the Wackys that are numbered as a part of the Disgrace set, even if they don't care for them.
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I agree with Patrick. The gag writing has been stellar. That ticket gag was particularly inspired. "Admit nothing!"
Dave,
another good one.
and you've made me a convert!
I was initially very skeptical of these cards, but I think you've put together a great string of quite inventive and very clever gags so far, that have all been well executed.
I didn't think the political leanings and phony products would work, but I see now that it's likely giving you a much greater freedom to create perfectly targeted skewers towards specific headline events of this often absurd political season.
And the pointed jabs of many of the gags do remind me of the stronger wackys of old, versus the more silly nature of the gags in most of the newer sets.
Keep it up!
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I agree with Patrick. The gag writing has been stellar. That ticket gag was particularly inspired. "Admit nothing!"
I thought the ticket gag was great!
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I thought the ticket gag was great!
I think a lot of folks did, as it had a high sell rate compared to the GPKs.
Honeycomb is back to the more typical 405 and 100+ over GPK.
and then there's yesterdays TIME with the devil Trump. It had bigly numbers. Huge numbers. The best numbers. 758.
second in sales only to card #1.
(https://s23.postimg.org/m3lapcx1n/Devil_Trump.png)
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Is someone buying up every one of these right after they go on sale? Seems like they are bought up well before the 24 hour period ends now....
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Is someone buying up every one of these right after they go on sale? Seems like they are bought up well before the 24 hour period ends now....
not sure what you mean by that. It's Print on Demand. there's no production limit.
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not sure what you mean by that. It's Print on Demand. there's no production limit.
The website says Sold Out for the latest Trump Wacky.
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The website says Sold Out for the latest Trump Wacky.
Sold Out are probably not the right words, but that's what topps is using. The 24 hour sale window was reached, so no more orders can be placed. but during those 24 hours, the skies the limit on production numbers.
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Sold Out are probably not the right words, but that's what topps is using. The 24 hour sale window was reached, so no more orders can be placed. but during those 24 hours, the skies the limit on production numbers.
I checked the site this morning and the latest Trump Wacky was not there, and when I checked a little while ago, it was there but sold out. That's less than 24 hours.
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I checked the site this morning and the latest Trump Wacky was not there, and when I checked a little while ago, it was there but sold out. That's less than 24 hours.
I saw it listed on the site until 2:30 ET today, which was the 24 hour window.
I checked it a number of times this morning, as their countdown clock was wonky and I was waiting to see if they'd ever fix it. Which they finally did around noon.
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I saw it listed on the site until 2:30 ET today, which was the 24 hour window.
I checked it a number of times this morning, as their countdown clock was wonky and I was waiting to see if they'd ever fix it. Which they finally did around noon.
2:30 pm today could not have been the end of the 24 hour window, since the item was not listed yesterday after 2:30 pm nor this morning around 8:00 am.
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2:30 pm today could not have been the end of the 24 hour window, since the item was not listed yesterday after 2:30 pm nor this morning around 8:00 am.
I posted a direct link to the honeycomb listing on the topps site up above in post 114 shortly after it went live on Thursday. That was at 2:48 pm ET.
Not sure why you were never able to see the listing during its window.
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I think a lot of folks did, as it had a high sell rate compared to the GPKs.
Honeycomb is back to the more typical 405 and 100+ over GPK.
and then there's yesterdays TIME with the devil Trump. It had bigly numbers. Huge numbers. The best numbers. 758.
second in sales only to card #1.
(https://s23.postimg.org/m3lapcx1n/Devil_Trump.png)
I did not buy this one as it is not technically a "Wacky". It does look like a parody card to me. Can those here who have not purchased any of the non-"wacky" cards in this set please comment if they went for it?
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I did not buy this one as it is not technically a "Wacky". It does look like a parody card to me. Can those here who have not purchased any of the non-"wacky" cards in this set please comment if they went for it?
I did not buy it, although as you mentioned it does look like a parody card and almost did.
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I did not buy this one as it is not technically a "Wacky". It does look like a parody card to me. Can those here who have not purchased any of the non-"wacky" cards in this set please comment if they went for it?
I didn't buy the Time GPK card, but I can understand why it sold so well.
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I HOPE! They release a MASTER Set.... be smart Topps - Take care of the LOYAL ONES!!!!
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I HOPE! They release a MASTER Set.... be smart Topps - Take care of the LOYAL ONES!!!!
I think if they were to release a master set after the fact, there would be some justifiable objections from the people who have been buying them all along with the understanding that they were limited releases. And, who knows if or when they'll end the numbered set - they could keep that going for ages!
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I did not buy this one as it is not technically a "Wacky". It does look like a parody card to me. Can those here who have not purchased any of the non-"wacky" cards in this set please comment if they went for it?
nope. Didn't, as it wasn't a Wacky. And I've never cared for the 'look' of GPK art.
Looked wacky-ish though and made me wonder if any past GPKs have ever done something similar, using a magazine or book cover to frame a GPK character. Maybe there was a Mona Lisa?
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I HOPE! They release a MASTER Set.... be smart Topps - Take care of the LOYAL ONES!!!!
I think that would be disaster. The 'loyal' ones are the ones buying these golden goose eggs every day at their inflated prices.
Although, the GPKs and Wackys don't have the same statement as the Baseball NOW cards: Topps will print and deliver only the amount that is purchased within the allotted 24-hour time frame.
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I did not buy this one as it is not technically a "Wacky". It does look like a parody card to me. Can those here who have not purchased any of the non-"wacky" cards in this set please comment if they went for it?
I did get the TIME card for the very reason you mentioned.
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Andrew, I got one as well for the Wacky Magazine connection. I also thought it would look nice on the page with the rest.
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I also thought it would look nice on the page with the rest.
What page?
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What page?
I think Joe is referring to a 9 pocket page. I can live without the Satanic Trump Spoof. >:D Since its not a "Wacky".
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Andrew, correct, I was referring to the joy and sometimes bane of collecting, the 9 pocket page. I just hope for the Wacky Packages 50th set, the sub-sets are 9 cards and not the dreaded 10. After years of collecting I still haven't figured out a good way to lay out a 10 card set!
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I posted a direct link to the honeycomb listing on the topps site up above in post 114 shortly after it went live on Thursday. That was at 2:48 pm ET.
Not sure why you were never able to see the listing during its window.
Alas, and my loss!
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Andrew, correct, I was referring to the joy and sometimes bane of collecting, the 9 pocket page. I just hope for the Wacky Packages 50th set, the sub-sets are 9 cards and not the dreaded 10. After years of collecting I still haven't figured out a good way to lay out a 10 card set!
The Old School subset is 10 cards. Sorry! :'(
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The Old School subset is 10 cards. Sorry! :'(
I think the 10 card set issue would make for a pretty cool parody. The 10th card must feel pretty bad; getting separated from his pals and stuck in a random page with assorted other 10th cards. How does The Artist feel when they learn their creation has been given the dreaded 10th card label? Better 10th than not printed I guess.
Andrew
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10 sound nice but never practical, Its always a Behind card- behind number 9 :] :] I can not have it all by itself on a lonely page.
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Alas, and my loss!
there's always eBay. not too bad of a markup either. eBay auction: #201743949559
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Rawgoo I agree - I then take issue with the SD Comic Con release after the fact, but I agree with you.
I wish they had placed the whole set at once - not hit or miss like many of us have said we have lives and jobs and can not check in every day....Wacky Xmas my friend!
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there's always eBay. not too bad of a markup either. eBay auction: #201743949559
Confirming my initial suspicions about buying to resell, but thank you very much! :D
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I think Joe is referring to a 9 pocket page. I can live without the Satanic Trump Spoof. >:D Since its not a "Wacky".
Andrew, yeah but with these the lines between Wacky and GPK seem a little mixed. Bigly Chew was listed as GPK but seemed pretty Wacky to me, so i purchased that as well!
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Andrew, yeah but with these the lines between Wacky and GPK seem a little mixed. Bigly Chew was listed as GPK but seemed pretty Wacky to me, so i purchased that as well!
It's listed (erroneously) as a GPK now, in the sold section, but it's definitely a Wacky.
Although the caricature does resemble Brent's GPK Donald to some extent.
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Andrew, yeah but with these the lines between Wacky and GPK seem a little mixed. Bigly Chew was listed as GPK but seemed pretty Wacky to me, so i purchased that as well!
I think Bigly will have a Wacky Logo on the back.
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I think Bigly will have a Wacky Logo on the back.
Could be. Either way it will have a place i my collection!
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Could be. Either way it will have a place i my collection!
I actually like these Trump parodies, and quite bigly.
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I agree with Patrick. The gag writing has been stellar. That ticket gag was particularly inspired. "Admit nothing!"
Thanks Mark!
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Another Tuesday, another 24 hour sale
This time a wacky of a gpk. 2 birds with 1 stone
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/gop-pail-kids-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
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Sold Out are probably not the right words, but that's what topps is using.
I think that wording is pretty smart of them, as I believe it creates a greater sense of urgency than "No Longer Available" or some such.
Not to over-think it, I believe the "sold out" tag triggers the (negative) emotion we missed out on something that others didn't.
I frequent a site that sells limited edition playing cards. They keep up every item that's ever sold out with the "SOLD OUT" tag. I'm sure it helps drive sales.
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Here is the new one I did. A Wacky and a GPK at the same time.
(https://s27.postimg.org/5wxs0vz5r/wp_GOPPail_Kidsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5wxs0vz5r/)
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Here is the new one I did. A Wacky and a GPK at the same time.
(https://s27.postimg.org/5wxs0vz5r/wp_GOPPail_Kidsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5wxs0vz5r/)
That's awesome! Did you work on the Honey Comb-over parody? If so, can you post your original artwork for that?
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Yeah, this looks like one of the best yet. Fantastic.
Here is the new one I did. A Wacky and a GPK at the same time.
(https://s27.postimg.org/5wxs0vz5r/wp_GOPPail_Kidsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5wxs0vz5r/)
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Yeah, this looks like one of the best yet. Fantastic.
I think we have a new sales record in the making with this one. Awesome card!!!
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Here is the new one I did. A Wacky and a GPK at the same time.
so who all are the side-kicks? I'm guessing:
Chris Christie
Ben Carson
Ivanka
Kellyann Conway
Mike Pence
Melania
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That's awesome! Did you work on the Honey Comb-over parody? If so, can you post your original artwork for that?
Smokin Joe did the Honey Comb painting
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so who all are the side-kicks? I'm guessing:
Chris Christie
Ben Carson
Ivanka
Kellyann Conway
Mike Pence
Melania
You got them all!
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You got them all!
Nice touch with the Sub Sandwich for Christie. He will be proud!
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That's awesome! Did you work on the Honey Comb-over parody? If so, can you post your original artwork for that?
I've been working to capture all the artists in the information on the master list for future reference for everyone. Only 9 cards so far and already a big list
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=4823.0
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I've been working to capture all the artists in the information on the master list for future reference for everyone. Only 9 cards so far and already a big list
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=4823.0
I think you're doing a great job. Also think it was a very good idea to insert placeholder posts - who knows how many cards could be issued!!
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Here is the new card I did. It's a kid's Thank You card.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/tangerine-dream-spray-on-tan-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/ulhph7s3n/wp_trumpthankyoucardfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ulhph7s3n/)
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LOL
So the Title and the link are set up for a different wacky than yours, which is shown on the website
Tangerine Dream spray on tan.
Wonder which one they'll actually send?
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LOL
So the Title and the link are set up for a different wacky than yours, which is shown on the website
Tangerine Dream spray on tan.
Wonder which one they'll actually send?
Yeah, I just alerted them to that. Hopefully they will correct that shortly. I guess we know what the next title is!
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Yeah, I just alerted them to that. Hopefully they will correct that shortly. I guess we know what the next title is!
Quickly fixed
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/a-very-bigly-thank-you-greeting-card-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
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Involving the kids in a parody, I wouldn't think Topps would go for that.
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Involving the kids in a parody, I wouldn't think Topps would go for that.
Why not? Four of them are adults. Baron, maybe, but I don't think he was abused in this gag as the focus was clearly on Donald's letter writing.
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I think we have a new sales record in the making with this one. Awesome card!!!
GPK pack parody really cleaned up! 581 sold.
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How much have loyal GPK collectors spent on the "Disgrace" set so far? It seems like $30 a week, if not more!
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At $10 a card- $5810 for 581 sold doesnt seem a lot money for a company the size of Topps. But then again, everyone is out to make a buck.
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so I'm looking at the GPK cards that have been released in this disgrace series, and there's something I'm now wondering:
are some of the artist's intentionally putting Clinton (and some of the other women) in men's jackets as a joke, or are they just oblivious to the difference between men's and women's clothing?
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so I'm looking at the GPK cards that have been released in this disgrace series, and there's something I'm now wondering:
are some of the artist's intentionally putting Clinton (and some of the other women) in men's jackets as a joke, or are they just oblivious to the difference between men's and women's clothing?
Are you referring to the fact women's buttons are on their left, and men's are on the right?
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z332/rbishop224/Buttons_zps6hzypunn.png)
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Are you referring to the fact women's buttons are on their left, and men's are on the right?
Yep. Exactly.
Most of the GPK Hillarys have a men's jacket, and some of the other women are wearing them as well.
I've seen this on a number of wackys over the years too.
An overlooked detail by artists and editors?
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Tangerine Dream spray tanner now officially up
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/tangerine-dream-spray-on-tan-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house-73860.html
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Tangerine Dream spray tanner now officially up
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/tangerine-dream-spray-on-tan-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house-73860.html
Is this a made up product? I know there is a line of products called Dream Tan. Dream Tangerine might have been funny too. I understand they made Tangerine Dream probably because of the prog rock band of the same name.
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Yep. Exactly.
Most of the GPK Hillarys have a men's jacket, and some of the other women are wearing them as well.
I've seen this on a number of wackys over the years too.
An overlooked detail by artists and editors?
Also, on another related note.. has anyone noticed or talked about The Donald's hair part being on the opposite side?? Not sure if this was intentional due to Trump possibly suing Topps or something... but I assume it is either that, or some of the artists are painting a reversed photo or reflected mirror image somehow.
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has anyone noticed or talked about The Donald's hair part being on the opposite side??
His hair has a PART!?!?!?!
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Tangerine Dream spray tanner now officially up
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/tangerine-dream-spray-on-tan-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house-73860.html
Shouldn't there be no "k" in "Creamsicle"? or is this a joke I'm missing?
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Shouldn't there be no "k" in "Creamsicle"? or is this a joke I'm missing?
big stretch to say it's a play on sickle, which was a part of the old Soviet flag, and the current contention of the Russian connection with the election season.
more likely just a typo.
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so how about that intentional placement of yesterday's Wacky as card 111?
are there greater forces of the universe at work here? the power of 1's and their ties to the Wacky world?
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so how about that intentional placement of yesterday's Wacky as card 111?
are there greater forces of the universe at work here? the power of 1's and their ties to the Wacky world?
Oh wow!! The infamous "111 Rants" from the old days! Brings back many fond & uncomfortable memories! >(
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Tangerine Dream spray tanner now officially up
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/tangerine-dream-spray-on-tan-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house-73860.html
Three straight days! Yikes, this is going to add up for anyone buying them all.
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His hair has a PART!?!?!?!
Yes, Hair Part... as in hair being parted to one side:
https://www.google.com/search?q=hair+part&rlz=1C1RNPN_enUS422&oq=hair+part&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l5.4265j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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Yeah, I just alerted them to that. Hopefully they will correct that shortly. I guess we know what the next title is!
Dave, wondering if you know who the artist is for Tangerine?
Possibly Fred Wheaton?
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Dave, wondering if you know who the artist is for Tangerine?
Possibly Fred Wheaton?
Looks like Neil did that one
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Yep, that's mine
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Yep, that's mine
thanks for the info! list updated
another well done piece for this set.
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And now the Christmas set is available - for a full week.
Again just 1 wacky and at full price. Really should be 4.99.
As with the Thanksgiving wacky, no multi card purchase incentive.
Dr. Sue Us - How the Trump stole America
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-stickers/2016-gpk-american-as-apple-pie-in-your-face-how-the-trump-stole-america-wacky-packages-christmas.html
(https://s28.postimg.org/64vqcw60d/Trump_Sue_Us.jpg)
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And now the Christmas set is available - for a full week.
Again just 1 wacky and at full price. Really should be 4.99.
As with the Thanksgiving wacky, no multi card purchase incentive.
Dr. Sue Us - How the Trump stole America
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-stickers/2016-gpk-american-as-apple-pie-in-your-face-how-the-trump-stole-america-wacky-packages-christmas.html
Who did the artwork on this one? The perfect mesh of Trump and Grinch! I wish Topps would also list these under the Wacky Packages section.
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Who did the artwork on this one? The perfect mesh of Trump and Grinch! I wish Topps would also list these under the Wacky Packages section.
That's an Engstrom title
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And now the Christmas set is available - for a full week.
Again just 1 wacky and at full price. Really should be 4.99.
As with the Thanksgiving wacky, no multi card purchase incentive.
Dr. Sue Us - How the Trump stole America
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-stickers/2016-gpk-american-as-apple-pie-in-your-face-how-the-trump-stole-america-wacky-packages-christmas.html
(https://s28.postimg.org/64vqcw60d/Trump_Sue_Us.jpg)
I like this one, but once again, NOT the price.
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courtesy of Baron Aaron's GPK World - the Time magazine GPK by Engstrom was also submitted as a Wacky.
fascinating to see the option not chosen.
(https://s24.postimg.org/wcwc6orxh/US2016_S1_Card_Presidential_Debate102_Sketch.png)(https://s28.postimg.org/4d9vorazh/US2016_S1_Card_Presidential_Debate102_Sketch_WP.png)
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Would have loved to have seen the color version of that
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courtesy of Baron Aaron's GPK World - the Time magazine GPK by Engstrom was also submitted as a Wacky.
fascinating to see the option not chosen.
(https://s24.postimg.org/wcwc6orxh/US2016_S1_Card_Presidential_Debate102_Sketch.png)(https://s28.postimg.org/4d9vorazh/US2016_S1_Card_Presidential_Debate102_Sketch_WP.png)
I would have gone for the Wacky version, but I imagine they were looking for which would sell better.
Hopefully they'll stop the political stuff soon.........
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I would have gone for the Wacky version, but I imagine they were looking for which would sell better.
Hopefully they'll stop the political stuff soon.........
I am glad that was not a Wacky. I would prefer not to see that image much. I find it disturbing. Funny yes...but disturbing too.
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Have they announced the print run for the Christmas Wacky? I thought that would have been done by now, since the ordering window ended three days ago, but I can't find it.
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Have they announced the print run for the Christmas Wacky? I thought that would have been done by now, since the ordering window ended three days ago, but I can't find it.
dont believe so.
The holiday cards are a special beast for some reason and likely won't ever show up on the site with the rest of the cards. Topps has posted the sell numbers over in their blog, about 5 days after end-of-sale, for the prior Halloween and thanksgiving sets. Likely the same here, sometime soon.
I'll photoshop a "sold out" image for this one like I did for the thanksgiving card once the numbers are posted.
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Have they announced the print run for the Christmas Wacky? I thought that would have been done by now, since the ordering window ended three days ago, but I can't find it.
Print run numbers released.
363 for the wacky, about 280 for each of the gpk's
https://www.topps.com/blog/print-runs-for-garbage-pail-kids-christmas-set-released/
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New Cheapa Pet Wacky Up Now. They changed the Category Description to remove the 2016 Designation.
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New Cheapa Pet Wacky Up Now. They changed the Category Description to remove the 2016 Designation.
Still numbered with the disg-race to the white set, along with 3 GPKs. supposedly these will keep going until January 20th. I'm sure topps will just start up a new political set at that point.
Although there is also a new GPK category starting today - Network Spews, with Maria Carey as card #1.
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Still numbered with the disg-race to the white set, along with 4 GPKs. supposedly these will keep going until January 20th. I'm sure topps will just start up a new set at that point.
Although there is also a new GPK category starting today - Network Spews, with Maria Carey as card #1.
Interesting - to get the bundle price for cards #117-120 from the disg-race set, you have to buy the first card in the spew set.
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Interesting - to get the bundle price for cards #117-120 from the disg-race set, you have to buy the first card in the spew set.
And then you're sucked into buying an unknown number more if you're an ocd completist...
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These cards are digitally printed up the road from me in Weston, Florida.
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And then you're sucked into buying an unknown number more if you're an ocd completist...
I'm sure that thought never occurred to them :]
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Here is the new Disg-Race to the White House sticker I did:
(https://s28.postimg.org/h1laijepl/wp_donaldhandpuppetfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h1laijepl/)
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Good lord that's funny Dave!
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Nice one, Dave! I could tell right away it was your artwork, very impressive!
And I'm equally impressed how you got that tag line on the bottom by Topps, the
one that mentions Trump's "opening" ;)
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New one from Dave up now on the site. "Presidency for Donalds"
based on the real "... For Dummies" series of books.
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New one from Dave up now on the site. Presidency for Donalds
here is the link:
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html#
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(https://s24.postimg.org/lk1ncxoxt/wp_fordonaldsbookfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lk1ncxoxt/)
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Coronation Trump-et is now up for sale
A rather odd looking trumpet. More of a bugle with faux valves, and a reed mouthpiece.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/coronation-trump-et-gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
(https://s27.postimg.org/n5aq0w127/Coronation.png) (https://postimg.org/image/n5aq0w127/)
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Coronation Trump-et is now up for sale
A rather odd looking trumpet. More of a bugle with faux valves, and a reed mouthpiece.
Agreed on all points - that is the weirdest trumpet I have ever seen. I like the elephant gag!
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I love these, keep 'em coming! A bit pricey, sure, no argument there, but we all wanted Wackys, we got 'em!
And for the record on who is getting skewered:
Trump 13
Jill Stein 1
Hillary 0
Bernie Sanders 0
(and we had one general election parody, Duck and Hide)
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And for the record on who is getting skewered:
Trump 13
Jill Stein 1
Hillary 0
Bernie Sanders 0
(and we had one general election parody, Duck and Hide)
I haven't been purchasing any of these, but wasn't there one with Hillary wearing the man's jacket? or was that GPK, so we don't talk about it? lol.
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Don't think so, it must have been a GPK one.
And kudos as well to these other titles, such as the Golden Groans and the accompany GPK Disg-race cards. They are coming out so quickly, my compliments to the artists who are obviously not even sleeping so they can crank these out!
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I haven't been purchasing any of these, but wasn't there one with Hillary wearing the man's jacket? or was that GPK, so we don't talk about it? lol.
yep, it was from that 'other' topps series... ;)
and actually, there are quite a few of those GPK Hilary's that show her sporting a man's jacket
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Agreed on all points - that is the weirdest trumpet I have ever seen. I like the elephant gag!
It's a "trump-et", so yes, weird is the correct way to describe it ;)
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Agreed on all points - that is the weirdest trumpet I have ever seen. I like the elephant gag!
A bought a few as an investment. They haven't even arrived yet but I already went "band-krupt". :P
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A bought a few as an investment. They haven't even arrived yet but I already went "band-krupt". :P
Sounds like you are tooting your own horn there
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New sticker is now up. This is the bookend to the GOP Pail Kids I did earlier.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
(https://s27.postimg.org/qwsxqus3z/wp_dncpailkidsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qwsxqus3z/)
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I haven't been purchasing any of these, but wasn't there one with Hillary wearing the man's jacket? or was that GPK, so we don't talk about it? lol.
there's also been a couple of the recent GPKs that have shown Trump in women's shirts and jackets, so we're getting some fair play on that one now.
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New sticker is now up. This is the bookend to the GOP Pail Kids I did earlier.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
(https://s27.postimg.org/qwsxqus3z/wp_dncpailkidsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qwsxqus3z/)
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Another nice one, Dave! In fact, Hillary's hair almost looks identical to Donald's! :P
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Dave's Swamp Draino now up. So glad you found the time to paint it!!
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/gifted-jared-gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house-74139.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/i4l40q283/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_D0142.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/i4l40q283/)
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Dave's Swamp Draino now up. So glad you found the time to paint it!!
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/gifted-jared-gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house-74139.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/i4l40q283/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_D0142.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/i4l40q283/)
Love it!
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Thanks! Here's the painting:
(https://s29.postimg.org/yhztd1yfn/wp_swampdrainofinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yhztd1yfn/)
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Thanks! Here's the painting:
(https://s29.postimg.org/yhztd1yfn/wp_swampdrainofinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yhztd1yfn/)
That is too funny!!
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Wow... back to back awesome ones!!
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Dave's Swamp Draino now up. So glad you found the time to paint it!!
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/gifted-jared-gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house-74139.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/i4l40q283/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_D0142.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/i4l40q283/)
OK Ok ok, now this is at least based on a real product. This Wacky I can truly get behind!
Jim
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This Wacky I can truly get behind!
You crack me up
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You crack me up
Very cheeky!
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New sticker is now up. This is the bookend to the GOP Pail Kids I did earlier.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
(https://s27.postimg.org/qwsxqus3z/wp_dncpailkidsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qwsxqus3z/)
I meant to pick this one up but didn't order in time. If anyone bought extras, maybe we can do a trade.
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Just a heads up that the Disg-Race set ends next Thursday. After that there will be a new series which will also have WP cards in it and then WP 50th and Old School 6 for this year. Possibly some other online stuff so WP will be represented all year long.
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Just a heads up that the Disg-Race set ends next Thursday. After that there will be a new series which will also have WP cards in it and then WP 50th and Old School 6 for this year. Possibly some other online stuff so WP will be represented all year long.
Thanks for the heads up. So can we expect three Wackies per week going forward ($30 per week)? I need to plan my Wacky Expenditures.
Thanks, Andrew
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Thanks for the heads up. So can we expect three Wackies per week going forward ($30 per week)? I need to plan my Wacky Expenditures.
Thanks, Andrew
Don't know. It could be one or two or three. I don't know the format or plans for any of the new stuff yet. Will LYK when I do.
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These are great, Dave! There's certainly no one in my lifetime that been more skewer-worthy than that P.O.S.
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These are great, Dave! There's certainly no one in my lifetime that been more skewer-worthy than that P.O.S.
President of States ? ;)
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These are great, Dave! There's certainly no one in my lifetime that been more skewer-worthy than that P.O.S.
They've done a lot of Clinton, too, not to mention everyone in the primaries. Whoever won was gonna be the main target after the election. I just hope that these do not cause a rift between members because of politics - Wackys should be enjoyed for the art and parodies.
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They've done a lot of Clinton, too, not to mention everyone in the primaries. Whoever won was gonna be the main target after the election. I just hope that these do not cause a rift between members because of politics - Wackys should be enjoyed for the art and parodies.
Great observation! Polarization does not fit well within the the Wacky Community. ;)
Stay wacky. Leave the politics to the other hobbies.
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Polarization does not fit well within the the Wacky Community. ;)
Polarbearoid fits better within the the Wacky Community.
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I just put my four card Smokin Joe Demented Sketch Set in the cool plastic protecto's Topps has started to send the Topps Now Wackies in.
These are a nice way to display this set as the magnetic acrylic cases have wider side border areas which don't lend themselves to displaying billboard sketches.
(https://s29.postimg.org/s57krblur/100_4931.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s57krblur/)
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That's exactly what I meant. I don't know what all the fuss is about. ;)
(https://s29.postimg.org/4lt7vju0z/f97f06e6342263afc5b6ce55c10ae26f.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4lt7vju0z/)
President of States ? ;)
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Yes, that's exactly what I meant. I don't know what all the fuss is about. ;)
(https://s29.postimg.org/4lt7vju0z/f97f06e6342263afc5b6ce55c10ae26f.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4lt7vju0z/)
President of States ? ;)
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I have a feeling Topps is going to milk Trump for all 4 years. Talk about bring back jobs back to America, Topps is spreading the love to all artist on call. :]
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Just a heads up that the Disg-Race set ends next Thursday. After that there will be a new series which will also have WP cards in it and then WP 50th and Old School 6 for this year. Possibly some other online stuff so WP will be represented all year long.
Thanks for the heads up, Dave. I'll have to keep a close eye on it. Seems like the old/current series does have Wackys in it but they're just being included in the GPK series. I'll be curious to see how they differ, if at all, from what's currently being done.
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Looks like a new one (L.L. Green vs L.L. Bean), although I don't really understand it politically:
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html#
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Looks like a new one (L.L. Green vs L.L. Bean), although I don't really understand it politically:
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html#
Someone in the Bean family donated to Trump.
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Someone in the Bean family donated to Trump.
Thanks....any clue as to the artist?
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While most if not all of these are not my cup of Wacky tea...WTF is up with the JUST RIDICULOUS prices??? I cant believe anyone would pay that much....add up what the set costs??? NUTS!!!
Jim
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While most if not all of these are not my cup of Wacky tea...WTF is up with the JUST RIDICULOUS prices??? I cant believe anyone would pay that much....add up what the set costs??? NUTS!!!
Jim
I think when you look at these releases compared to what a normal set costs, it's hard to justify it. BUT, I don't think that's the only way to look at these.
Many years ago, I pressed for Topps to do more direct-to-consumer type of releases... something akin to Mattel's Matty Collector club. Producing special limited edition releases at somewhat premium prices to give adult collectors something different to collect and something special.
And, while GPK is not my area of interest (nor are Wacky Packages that aren't based on a real package), I feel like these have been a clever way for Topps to dip their foot more into this pool. And with the other Throwback Thursday sets they've been doing outside of Wackys and GPK, it's made for some appealing offerings.
They ARE premium-priced at $10 a pop, there is no doubt, but in a format that is print-to-order, it assures that every release is quite limited. At print runs typically less than 500 each, these are in the scarcity realm of some of the rarest of parallels and chase cards we've seen over the years. But unlike so many of those, these are not just a border variation; they are a unique piece of artwork you are not likely to find anywhere else.
So, where we attribute value and entertainment to the limited edition nature of things (and it's hard to argue that card collectors do not), these seem quite reasonably priced.
I have only bought a couple myself, and I'm befuddled at the choice to change the iconic thick black border of Wacky Packages into a thin one (this is a stylistic "New Coke" change for Wacky Packages, IMO), but aside from that, I think this is a great way to try different approaches to these brands. Allowing Topps to release unusual-yet-official extensions of their classic Wacky Packages and Garbage Pail Kids lines. $10 a card IS pricey, but when typical packs of cards are $4 these days, it is not the craziest thing.
I also appreciate the fact that if you show up on the day and order the card, you get it. It's not a chase to get through an ordering system before they sell out, with the website crashing. Scalpers hold no particular advantage with the way these are released and sold. All you need do is show up, be willing to pay, and you get a pretty darned limited card. And you are getting exactly what you pay for. You aren't throwing $$ at a box in the hopes that you pull some rare parallel. That's a pretty awesome thing.
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Looks like a new one (L.L. Green vs L.L. Bean), although I don't really understand it politically:
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html#
With the $ sign in the name, seems like it should be pronounced as L.L.Greenback. Although that takes it away from being a Bean homonym.
looks similar to the LLBean Kids' Super Deluxe Book Pack
(https://s29.postimg.org/a71cnyhur/Screen_Shot_2017_01_17_at_6_16_25_PM.png) (https://postimg.org/image/a71cnyhur/)(https://s24.postimg.org/tatkewqdd/artgpk_stic_17gpk_d0146.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tatkewqdd/)
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Scalpers hold no particular advantage with the way these are released and sold.
Scalpers can still have an advantage in buying multiple cards. 20 cards = $9.99 + $70 = $4 a card, then put them on eBay for $15. We should probably form our own alliance and buy them in lots of 20s for ourselves at that price.
I also find their disclaimer interesting:
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. SETS SHIP IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS FROM WHEN PURCHASES OCCUR. ART SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHIC/PRINTER ERRORS.
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Scalpers can still have an advantage in buying multiple cards. 20 cards = $9.99 + $70 = $4 a card, then put them on eBay for $15. We should probably form our own alliance and buy them in lots of 20s for ourselves at that price.
I also find their disclaimer interesting:
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. SETS SHIP IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS FROM WHEN PURCHASES OCCUR. ART SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHIC/PRINTER ERRORS.
I'm not following your math on this one. Aren't all cards $10 regardless of how many are purchased?
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I think when you look at these releases compared to what a normal set costs, it's hard to justify it. BUT, I don't think that's the only way to look at these.
Many years ago, I pressed for Topps to do more direct-to-consumer type of releases... something akin to Mattel's Matty Collector club. Producing special limited edition releases at somewhat premium prices to give adult collectors something different to collect and something special.
And, while GPK is not my area of interest (nor are Wacky Packages that aren't based on a real package), I feel like these have been a clever way for Topps to dip their foot more into this pool. And with the other Throwback Thursday sets they've been doing outside of Wackys and GPK, it's made for some appealing offerings.
They ARE premium-priced at $10 a pop, there is no doubt, but in a format that is print-to-order, it assures that every release is quite limited. At print runs typically less than 500 each, these are in the scarcity realm of some of the rarest of parallels and chase cards we've seen over the years. But unlike so many of those, these are not just a border variation; they are a unique piece of artwork you are not likely to find anywhere else.
So, where we attribute value and entertainment to the limited edition nature of things (and it's hard to argue that card collectors do not), these seem quite reasonably priced.
I have only bought a couple myself, and I'm befuddled at the choice to change the iconic thick black border of Wacky Packages into a thin one (this is a stylistic "New Coke" change for Wacky Packages, IMO), but aside from that, I think this is a great way to try different approaches to these brands. Allowing Topps to release unusual-yet-official extensions of their classic Wacky Packages and Garbage Pail Kids lines. $10 a card IS pricey, but when typical packs of cards are $4 these days, it is not the craziest thing.
I also appreciate the fact that if you show up on the day and order the card, you get it. It's not a chase to get through an ordering system before they sell out, with the website crashing. Scalpers hold no particular advantage with the way these are released and sold. All you need do is show up, be willing to pay, and you get a pretty darned limited card. And you are getting exactly what you pay for. You aren't throwing $$ at a box in the hopes that you pull some rare parallel. That's a pretty awesome thing.
Thanks for the perspective, Jason. Excellent points. That being said, I've bought only one (the one about sleeping pills so Trump wouldn't tweet) and that was after the fact on ebay. I think one reason I'm hesitant, besides the cost, is that it's not a "set" per se. I kinda like knowing how many items are in a set and want to have the whole thing. As far as I know, these will go on forever (Thanks to Dave G's post, I now know that's not true), but I do like to scratch the completist itch in me and these never seemed like something I could do that with.
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I'm not following your math on this one. Aren't all cards $10 regardless of how many are purchased?
for the Holiday cards, that was the situation. $9.99 a pop.
for these daily Disg-race cards though, there is a bulk discount.
$9.99 + $20 ($29.99) for 5 cards
$9.99 + $40 ($49.99) for 10 cards
$9.99 + $70 ($79.99) for 20 cards
odd way of doing it. but that's what topps does on their website
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Scalpers can still have an advantage in buying multiple cards. 20 cards = $9.99 + $70 = $4 a card, then put them on eBay for $15. We should probably form our own alliance and buy them in lots of 20s for ourselves at that price.
I also find their disclaimer interesting:
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. SETS SHIP IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS FROM WHEN PURCHASES OCCUR. ART SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHIC/PRINTER ERRORS.
Ah... I didn't realize that there was a bulk discount. Fascinating!
Even so, this puts the "scalper advantage" into an unusual place, that advantage being one of a sort of discounter. That is to say, no scalper is getting in the way of me getting to buy the product I want at retail price - such as it is. Oftentimes, in the realm of limited edition items, it often seems as if the entire run of things is purchased only by those people wishing to flip for profit. That problem is avoided in this case. We all get our chance at retail. No one who has a desire to build a set (if they are aware and paying attention) ever needs pay an inflated price for a card due a scalper buying up a bunch.
It gives a scalper a kind of flipping advantage, but they hold no advantage over me as a direct consumer. That isn't the case in so many other scenarios. It gives them an opportunity to invest for flipping, but even in that I have the exact same opportunity - if not the desire.
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The bulk discount certainly explains how I was able to buy one of the cards for $6.50 on eBay...and that was a "Buy it Now" price!
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Thanks....any clue as to the artist?
Possibly Joe Simko
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We should probably form our own alliance and buy them in lots of 20s for ourselves at that price.
Is there enough interest in this? I could head up an effort in a new thread. The crux of the matter is postage.
Rigid envelope is under $1, but a padded packet is almost $4. Total in that case would almost be the same as just buying direct, so it'd have to be simple envelopes. Topps $10/card is a lot, but a good chunk of that is covering postage & handling.
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Is there enough interest in this? I could head up an effort in a new thread. The crux of the matter is postage.
Rigid envelope is under $1, but a padded packet is almost $4. Total in that case would almost be the same as just buying direct, so it'd have to be simple envelopes. Topps $10/card is a lot, but a good chunk of that is covering postage & handling.
I would participate, so that's 3 of us. 3 down and 17 to go.
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I would participate, so that's 3 of us. 3 down and 17 to go.
I'd take 2, so 16 left. 😋
I'll start a thread and post my idea of how to work this later today.
I'm thinking possibly 1 week blocks. Then I could bundle 3 up in padded envelopes and total postage would be about the same as 3 separate envelopes.
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I'd take 2, so 16 left. 😋
I'll start a thread and post my idea of how to work this later today.
I'm thinking possibly 1 week blocks. Then I could bundle 3 up in padded envelopes and total postage would be about the same as 3 separate envelopes.
Good thinking.
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New Hack'em Black Mail'em fighting robots up now
Another Joe Simko piece, like yesterday's backpack.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/hack-em-blackmail-em-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
(https://s27.postimg.org/o1twstmtr/artgpk_stic_17gpk_d0149.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o1twstmtr/)
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My bulk purchase proposal thread now posted
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=4863.0
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Thursday Wacky - Real Housewives novel
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/2016-election-featured/the-real-whitehousewives-of-washington-d-c-wacky-packages-disg-race-to-the-white-house.html
(https://s23.postimg.org/h645gf3uf/artgpk_stic_17gpk_d0152.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h645gf3uf/)
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The Real Housewives was by Joe Simko
BTW, Disg-Race to the White House is now over. There will be a special Inauguration set on Monday (I'm working on two for this) then I believe GPK Network Spews takes over which will be GPK and Wacky Packs.
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The Real Housewives was by Joe Simko
BTW, Disg-Race to the White House is now over. There will be a special Inauguration set on Monday (I'm working on two for this) then I believe GPK Network Spews takes over which will be GPK and Wacky Packs.
Thanks. I've been talking with Joe for confirmation, but hadn't made the update yet. I could tell it was his by the eyebrows on Michelle :-)
Really thought there'd be one last hurrah today and announcement of the end of the set.
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Yuuuge Inauguration set today.
With THREE wackys
1 week sale.
No bulk discounts
T-shirt and a Melania masquerade costume by Dave Gross and Trump Scout cookies from Joe Simko
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-stickers.html
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Yuuuge Inauguration set today.
With THREE wackys
1 week sale.
No bulk discounts
T-shirt and Melania mask by Dave Gross and Trump Scout cookies from Joe Simko
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-stickers.html
I am so disappointed with Topps!!! I didn't even get an email about this offering.
Oh well, guess I will just focus more on my PSA stuff.
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I didn't get an email either. I just happened to be looking around their website at the right moment.
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Sorry everyone I was so busy with the art that I forgot to let everyone know in advance. Will try to give a heads up on things.
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I didn't get an email either. I just happened to be looking around their website at the right moment.
I can't see any of them right now, but from your post it sounds like they are all still political, and I am sick of those. I want WACKYS!!! Topps - are you out there??????
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I can't see any of them right now, but from your post it sounds like they are all still political, and I am sick of those. I want WACKYS!!! Topps - are you out there??????
Well, it is a set specific to the inauguration, so kind of tough not to be political, but hopefully the upcoming Spews set will be lighter on politics. Might be all pop culture and celebrities though, have to wait and see
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Well, it is a set specific to the inauguration, so kind of tough not to be political, but hopefully the upcoming Spews set will be lighter on politics. Might be all pop culture and celebrities though, have to wait and see
Yes, the new set will have anything in the news that week so political, celebrity, world news, pop culture, etc so that will open things up a bit to more regular WP stuff mixed with the others but still timely.
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I can't see any of them right now, but from your post it sounds like they are all still political, and I am sick of those. I want WACKYS!!! Topps - are you out there??????
Pat, I agree the gags are getting so one note! The wonderful thing about Wackys is variety. They're all so different and that's what makes a new set fun to see!
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Just dropped $30 on 3 Wackies. Too bad this item is not offered with bulk discount. Many thanks to Patrick for heading up the Bulk Discount Club!
Regards, Andrew
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Just dropped $30 on 3 Wackies. Too bad this item is not offered with bulk discount. Many thanks to Patrick for heading up the Bulk Discount Club!
Regards, Andrew
I found them, and for $10 apiece, I will be passing.
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Yes, the new set will have anything in the news that week so political, celebrity, world news, pop culture, etc so that will open things up a bit to more regular WP stuff mixed with the others but still timely.
If that's the case, I fear that I am not going to enjoy or appreciate these at all.
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Here's a direct link to the Inauguration cards (there's a few of them):
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/presidential-inaug-hurl-ceremony.html
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Just shelled out my $30.00 - and I feel like a schmuck, like I've been taken, like Topps just bent me over the barrel again (which they have.) I don't know which would be worse: Shelling out another $30 or starring in a pivotal scene from the film "Deliverance." I suppose it's all one and the same.
One shouldn't feel like this, though. I should be feeling joy and delight from my purchase - not the other way around.
As I read the other posts, I also realize that I am not alone, and, indeed, enough is enough. If Topps had offered up the entire set of - what is it now, 18 cards? - how many of us would have paid $180.00 for it?
I admit, there were some cards that made me smile and laugh. The humor was relevant, biting, and caustic. These cards, however, could just have easily rendered as GPK cards. In fact, sometimes I had to double check the online label to make certain I was purchasing an actual Wacky. There's the rub, though. Are they Wackys? True Wackys? Or, having been stamped as "Wacky Packages" on the back, are they just another series of cards posing as Wackys?
Sometimes I wonder why I am even purchasing particular cards. Because they say "Wacky Packages" on them? Because I need them to maintain and/or complete my collection? Because I believe they might be worth something in the future - like the famous 16th set? (Twenty years from now, I'll be 74 and highly wonder if I'll even care.)
Some years ago, my ex started to get into the "Ninja Turtles," that is the old, original comic series. I admit, there was a certain appeal. They were dark, not at all what I had expected. Later, I purchased her a few of the figures. Then a few more. And so on. You know how it goes. Eventually, however, the entire franchise just became positively ridiculous: "Star Trek" Ninja Turtles, Ninja Turtles in birthday suits, you name it. And that was that. The end.
This is the direction I fear Topps is taking, has been taking. They are going to milk Wackys to their very demise through "clever" marketing strategies and tangents. If they haven't already, people are going to become more and more disgusted. No, wrong word: Disheartened. It's happening now. Just read some of the posts above.
I am grateful for the "Bulk Discount Club" and will try that for awhile and see how it goes. But right now, I am wondering. What will the next round of cards be like? Will they even be Wackys? Or simply an unrelated "celebrity" set with the Wacky name forced upon it? I guess time will tell.
What's really a shame, though, - despite the fact that many products were tripled parodied, despite the fact that multiple series flooded the market certain years, despite the fact that parallel cards reached new and outlandish unprecedented numbers - is that Wackys still held such promise and potential. They had "heart." And, if it's not too late, still can.
Postscript: Is Topps part of Donald Trump's holdings? It really, really wouldn't surprise me at all.
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Here's a direct link to the Inauguration cards (there's a few of them):
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/presidential-inaug-hurl-ceremony.html
Thanks
They changed the link since my post, those nerd herders!
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Just shelled out my $30.00 - and I feel like a schmuck, like I've been taken, like Topps just bent me over the barrel again (which they have.) I don't know which would be worse: Shelling out another $30 or starring in a pivotal scene from the film "Deliverance." I suppose it's all one and the same.
One shouldn't feel like this, though. I should be feeling joy and delight from my purchase - not the other way around.
As I read the other posts, I also realize that I am not alone, and, indeed, enough is enough. If Topps had offered up the entire set of - what is it now, 18 cards? - how many of us would have paid $180.00 for it?
I admit, there were some cards that made me smile and laugh. The humor was relevant, biting, and caustic. These cards, however, could just have easily rendered as GPK cards. In fact, sometimes I had to double check the online label to make certain I was purchasing an actual Wacky. There's the rub, though. Are they Wackys? True Wackys? Or, having been stamped as "Wacky Packages" on the back, are they just another series of cards posing as Wackys?
Sometimes I wonder why I am even purchasing particular cards. Because they say "Wacky Packages" on them? Because I need them to maintain and/or complete my collection? Because I believe they might be worth something in the future - like the famous 16th set? (Twenty years from now, I'll be 74 and highly wonder if I'll even care.)
Some years ago, my ex started to get into the "Ninja Turtles," that is the old, original comic series. I admit, there was a certain appeal. They were dark, not at all what I had expected. Later, I purchased her a few of the figures. Then a few more. And so on. You know how it goes. Eventually, however, the entire franchise just became positively ridiculous: "Star Trek" Ninja Turtles, Ninja Turtles in birthday suits, you name it. And that was that. The end.
This is the direction I fear Topps is taking, has been taking. They are going to milk Wackys to their very demise through "clever" marketing strategies and tangents. If they haven't already, people are going to become more and more disgusted. No, wrong word: Disheartened. It's happening now. Just read some of the posts above.
I am grateful for the "Bulk Discount Club" and will try that for awhile and see how it goes. But right now, I am wondering. What will the next round of cards be like? Will they even be Wackys? Or simply an unrelated "celebrity" set with the Wacky name forced upon it? I guess time will tell.
What's really a shame, though, - despite the fact that many products were tripled parodied, despite the fact that multiple series flooded the market certain years, despite the fact that parallel cards reached new and outlandish unprecedented numbers - is that Wackys still held such promise and potential. They had "heart." And, if it's not too late, still can.
Postscript: Is Topps part of Donald Trump's holdings? It really, really wouldn't surprise me at all.
I think we should keep in mind that this is the 50th year of Wackies and we are still getting new ones. Let's see how the year plays out in terms of offerings before we mourn the demise of Wackies as we knew them. Have faith in the artists keeping the flame burning brightly.
Andrew
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Just shelled out my $30.00 - and I feel like a schmuck, like I've been taken, like Topps just bent me over the barrel again (which they have.)
One shouldn't feel like this, though. I should be feeling joy and delight from my purchase - not the other way around.
Sometimes I wonder why I am even purchasing particular cards. Because they say "Wacky Packages" on them? Because I need them to maintain and/or complete my collection? Because I believe they might be worth something in the future - like the famous 16th set? (Twenty years from now, I'll be 74 and highly wonder if I'll even care.)
Some years ago, my ex started to get into the "Ninja Turtles," that is the old, original comic series. I admit, there was a certain appeal. They were dark, not at all what I had expected. Later, I purchased her a few of the figures. Then a few more. And so on. You know how it goes. Eventually, however, the entire franchise just became positively ridiculous: "Star Trek" Ninja Turtles, Ninja Turtles in birthday suits, you name it. And that was that. The end.
This is the direction I fear Topps is taking, has been taking. They are going to milk Wackys to their very demise through "clever" marketing strategies and tangents. If they haven't already, people are going to become more and more disgusted. No, wrong word: Disheartened. It's happening now. Just read some of the posts above.
What's really a shame, though, - despite the fact that many products were tripled parodied, despite the fact that multiple series flooded the market certain years, despite the fact that parallel cards reached new and outlandish unprecedented numbers - is that Wackys still held such promise and potential. They had "heart." And, if it's not too late, still can.
That's a heartfelt post and I think it's a smart one. When you are involved in a hobby, especially a collecting one that demands resources and time, it's always good to reflect and analyze it. I suspect we've all done some level of this at some time or another. I know I have, and in so doing I've been able to let certain things go. It was at least part of the reason I sold off 95% of my lifetime comic book collection (for pennies on the dollar).
In the end, you just have to ask yourself the question that you clearly did; What do I get out of this? And you touched upon it again when you mentioned the joy and delight you "should" be feeling, but in this case aren't. That's a really great guide, I think, for any hobby and in fact for life.
I think it's also important to remember that, when we are 80 we almost certainly will NOT care about Wacky Packages all that much. But that's not unusual and it's okay because I just don't think things are as simple as that to inform everything you should be doing now. That is to say, when you're 80, you probably also won't care about the meatball sub you had for lunch today or the stupid movie you watched with family or friends - but that doesn't mean that your enjoyment of it today doesn't have value or wasn't worth doing.
If it's bumming you out today though, maybe adjust things.
Like everyone else here, I love Wacky Packages. My joy is informed partially by nostalgia, but also an appreciation of art and humor, as well as the sense of community and shared experience I get by visiting and being a member here. It's all a part of it. But while I love Wacky Packages, I've never found a terrible amount of joy in collecting/getting sketches. I do understand the appeal, especially given how tight our community is with the artists in question - and in that I find them most appealing, because we get to have a connection to these amazingly talented individuals. But when I look forward to a new Old School Series, for instance, I'm not looking forward to the sketches in any specific way - they just aren't a priority for me. Yet the sketches (and the hobby's fascination with them) doesn't diminish how much joy I get from opening packs and seeing the new art and parodies. The exception to that would be when the sketches become unique new Wackys themselves (as the Wacky/Mars Attacks/Dinosaur Attacks crossover sketch-Wackys have been). Those I am crazy for - but I just want them to be real stickers/cards.
To your other point: Topps is most certainly stretching the category and the definition of what makes a "Wacky Package" a Wacky Package in these topical/election releases. But... for my money, as long as they're still offering up stuff that mostly fits the original definition, I'm cool with it. That's why I love Old School so much. That series is much of what I want out of Wacky Packages. And like you I find it questionable practice to call something a Wacky Package that isn't actually parodying an actual piece of consumer packaging. But I don't fault them for trying new things. As long as they don't kill the original things that work in the process and so far, it doesn't seem like that is what is happening.
So I look at these print-to-order releases the way I do Wacky Packages T-shirts or other licensed goodies, I categorize them as landing outside of the realm of traditional Wacky Packages stickers. But like those things, they offer something extra to collect if you're so inclined and enjoy collecting them. I've only picked up a couple but I'm glad I got the ones I did. They brought me the requisite joy to justify the $10 I spent on them.
So kudos on the moment of reflection and sharing it here - it's a healthy thing for any collector to do, I think. I think we all relate, at least in a little way, to the points you made and the questions you asked. Believe me, I never question my sanity and the value in what I am doing more than when I'm in my kitchen sink cleaning chocolate bar wrappers I've just meticulously removed from their contents. But in the end, it brings me that joy and delight (not the cleaning wrappers in the sink specifically, but you get my point). That's what it's all about.
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Sorry everyone I was so busy with the art that I forgot to let everyone know in advance. Will try to give a heads up on things.
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A 1970's Ben Cooper Halloween Costume Wacky Packages take could have fit a Wacky Packages Old School series!
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Jason.
Thanks for your response. You have some good points, and as much as I would really like to address them at this moment, I cannot. (The time is late, and I've just realized that I still have to finish my lesson plans for the school week. Joy!) I will, however, get back to you in a day or two.
Rob
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Get Ready: Just Put Up On Topps On-Demand:
WACKY PACKAGES: ALTERNATIVE FACTS
CHECK BACK SOON FOR FEATURED PRODUCTS!
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Get Ready: Just Put Up On Topps On-Demand:
WACKY PACKAGES: ALTERNATIVE FACTS
CHECK BACK SOON FOR FEATURED PRODUCTS!
Oh man, there's a bunch of new categories up now. GPK: Trumpocracy the first 100 days. The wacky you mention. And something for Twitter I guess: Twitster, along with the GPK spews continuing. And a whole category just for bundle.
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Alt-fact wacky now up. Conway tally counter.
Twitster card also up, painted by Dave Gross, so it looks wackyish. Or more like a card back-side joke?
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/wacky-packages-alternative-facts/alternative-tally-counter-wacky-packages-alternative-facts.html
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/twitster/twitster-sticker-card-1.html
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Received my DNC Pail Kids card today. Curiously enough, it came inside a black envelope. Symbolic of a funeral shroud, perhaps?
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FedEx truck leaving Topps... >(
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/25/video-fedex-truck-train-crash-utah (http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/25/video-fedex-truck-train-crash-utah)
;) ;) ;)
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FedEx truck leaving Topps... >(
oh noes!!! my Wackys!!!
today gives us 3 Wackys in two sections. All four 'brands' are being listed under GPK in the Trumpocracy - The First 100 Days section
Dippin' Dots and Sara Lee pie from Joe Simko in the Alt Facts, and Hawaiian Punch from Neil Camera in the Network Spews section
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
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2 wackys today, and now in the Trumpocracy category.
David Gross - Tiffany & Co. Box
David Gross - Pillsbury Cake Mix (from a Brent Engstrom sketch)
Same link as above
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2 wackys today, and now in the Trumpocracy category.
David Grosss - Tiffany & Co. Box
Joe Simko - Pillsbury Cake Mix
Same link as above
So that takes care of our first patch of 6? Just let us know when to send the next paypal payment........ :c017:
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Surprisingly, I already received a shipping notice for the Inauguration cards that I bought this week.
Seems like they've changed their mode of operations for the 'Event' sets. For both the Thanksgiving and Christmas cards, my cards didn't ship until a couple of days after the close of the 1 week sale period. Here, the sale is still ongoing until Monday. Seems like they've stepped up to individual print-and-ship-on-demand, instead of group printing at the end.
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We are not out of the first week and At this rate in the first 100 Days- we will all be personally bankrupt if all these continue. :]
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We are not out of the first week and At this rate in the first 100 Days- we will all be personally bankrupt if all these continue. :]
I agree. That is why it is so great that the Bulk Club started at the same time that the release pace escalated. It could not have been timed better.
Last week saw 9 cards put up for sale. We had to buy 3 on our own but got the other six for half price making it a $60 week which hurts but at least it was not $90.
Andrew
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I agree. That is why it is so great that the Bulk Club started at the same time that the release pace escalated. It could not have been timed better.
Last week saw 9 cards put up for sale. We had to buy 3 on our own but got the other six for half price making it a $60 week which hurts but at least it was not $90.
Andrew
I didn't buy the $10 cards.
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I agree. That is why it is so great that the Bulk Club started at the same time that the release pace escalated. It could not have been timed better.
Last week saw 9 cards put up for sale. We had to buy 3 on our own but got the other six for half price making it a $60 week which hurts but at least it was not $90.
Andrew
Hi Andrew
Is it too late to join the Bulk Club?
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Is it too late to join the Bulk Club?
Mike,
currently the 20 cards in the Bulk Club are spoken for.
If someone in the Club decides they'd like to reduce their order, or drop out, I've started a waitlist and I'll notify the next in line.
You are now on the waitlist.
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Mike,
currently the 20 cards in the Bulk Club are spoken for.
If someone in the Club decides they'd like to reduce their order, or drop out, I've started a waitlist and I'll notify the next in line.
You are now on the waitlist.
OK Thanks, I'll continue on The Single Buy Club until I hear of a drop out :]
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Will Topps make a current era Wacky Package for the Topps site that makes fun of current Family Feud host Steve Harvey?
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Two Wackys today.
a 3 Doors Down CD parody in The First 100 Days (featuring some well known dorks on the cover: Ajerx, Jerkens, and others)
and
a TV Guide parody in Network Spews
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html#
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Two Wackys today.
a 3 Doors Down CD parody in The First 100 Days (featuring some well known dorks on the cover: Ajerx, Jerkens, and others)
and
a TV Guide parody in Network Spews
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html#
these will be part of the 'buyer's club' right??
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these will be part of the 'buyer's club' right??
If so, I believe that would be 2 down, 6 to go?
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Both are labeled as Wackys, so yes, definitely included. If something seems like it might be questionable, I'll bring it up for discussion.
Everyone is covered for up to 6 more, but it would be nice if they only did 4 more this week. Keep a floating buffer going forward.
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One new Wacky for the Club today, Lies potato chips
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/wacky-packages-alternative-facts/lies-potato-chips-wacky-packages-alternative-facts.html
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Not mine! I believe that is Smokin Joe
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One new Wacky for the Club today, Lies potato chips
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/wacky-packages-alternative-facts/lies-potato-chips-wacky-packages-alternative-facts.html
3 down, 5 to go for this round.
What's interesting is that in their "bundle" (which includes the Lies Potato Chips), Topps includes Twitster card #2, but that card does not appear to be available for purchase separately/individually.
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3 down, 5 to go for this round.
What's interesting is that in their "bundle" (which includes the Lies Potato Chips), Topps includes Twitster card #2, but that card does not appear to be available for purchase separately/individually.
It's there, in between Lies and Winona Ryder.
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It's there, in between Lies and Winona Ryder.
It wasn't there earlier but it's definitely there now - thanks!!
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Just one new Wacky for the Club today, Fracky Packages by Neil Camera. With a few familiar OS images visible...
the title in the link is wrong, but it'll take you to the Wacky. It the link gets updated, the below will be broken.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/dissed-donald-gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days-75932.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/frv5mg50z/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF028.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/frv5mg50z/)
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Just one new Wacky for the Club today, Fracky Packages. With a few familiar OS images visible...
the title in the link is wrong, but it'll take you to the Wacky. It the link gets updated, the below will be broken.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/dissed-donald-gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days-75932.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/frv5mg50z/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF028.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/frv5mg50z/)
I think that's the best truly Wacky one of these I've seen so far, in terms of content.
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I think that's the best truly Wacky one of these I've seen so far, in terms of content.
Glad you like it Marc! Just trying to keep 'em wacky!
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Neil, great stuff! I like that you always remind us what's important, Wacky Packages!
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Neil, great stuff! I like that you always remind us what's important, Wacky Packages!
Thanks Joe! It's interesting, I painted it with a square black border. Not sure why it's changed to a rounded border, but hey, it's a wacky!
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LOVE Fracky Packages!
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Nice homage! The cracks are also a nice touch.
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I think that's the best truly Wacky one of these I've seen so far, in terms of content.
I agree. Funny without being nasty.
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Since I live in Oklahoma, this one is doubly poignant to me. Good one, Neil!
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4 gpk's today, and no Wackys. I feel sorry for the gpk collectors. So many cards this week! And that Dapper Donald... wtf?
I wonder if this opens the door for more days of Wackys as well?
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4 gpk's today, and no Wackys. I feel sorry for the gpk collectors. So many cards this week! And that Dapper Donald... wtf?
I wonder if this opens the door for more days of Wackys as well?
I like the ratio now 1:5 or 1:6- GPK collectors will be broke be the first 100 Days
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4 gpk's today, and no Wackys. I feel sorry for the gpk collectors. So many cards this week! And that Dapper Donald... wtf?
I wonder if this opens the door for more days of Wackys as well?
Maybe a few of the artists can comment on how many new submissions they have contributed to the Wacky On-Demand stable that have not been offered for sale yet? That would be helpful to know.
Andrew
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[I feel sorry for the gpk collectors. So many cards this week!]
I also feel sorry for the artists. Suspect some of them must be on a tight deadline before today's news turns into yesterday's.
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[I feel sorry for the gpk collectors. So many cards this week!]
I also feel sorry for the artists. Suspect some of them must be on a tight deadline before today's news turns into yesterday's.
yeah, a lot of the gpk's are definitely created and painted just the night/morning before their release. Super tight deadline.
I think the wackys get more development and execution time, but not by much.
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An unexpected post super bowl Wacky
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-network-spews/ga-ga-yo-yo-wacky-packages-network-spews.html
(https://s24.postimg.org/g2jaubj81/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_S010.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/g2jaubj81/)
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Maybe a few of the artists can comment on how many new submissions they have contributed to the Wacky On-Demand stable that have not been offered for sale yet? That would be helpful to know.
Andrew
A have a whole bunch coming out soon. One each of the next three days and probably the same next week. Got around 15-18 in the pipeline.
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An unexpected post super bowl Wacky
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-network-spews/ga-ga-yo-yo-wacky-packages-network-spews.html
(https://s24.postimg.org/g2jaubj81/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_S010.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/g2jaubj81/)
That one is mine. I started directly after halftime! Missed the rest of the game. Who knew?
Couldn't use a good gag I had:
WARNING: Choking Hazard...Just Like The Falcons
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That one is mine. I started directly after halftime! Missed the rest of the game. Who knew?
Couldn't use a good gag I had:
WARNING: Choking Hazard...Just Like The Falcons
That's a really nice one! Very vivid and eye-catching. But just listen to me DRONE on and on...
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Kudos to you for getting this title done overnight, from conception to final brush stroke and everything in between. I'm very impressed!
Too bad about the "Falcons" gag. It was most apropos.
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Dave, that is in-freakin'-credible! Awesome work, and I'm continually amazed at how you (and the other great artists) crank these out so fast! Do you all ever sleep?
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That one is mine. I started directly after halftime! Missed the rest of the game. Who knew?
Couldn't use a good gag I had:
WARNING: Choking Hazard...Just Like The Falcons
So cool to get a behind the scenes look at how the art was created. Something I will keep in mind when viewing it in card form. Thanks for the insight,,,and the art.
Andrew
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The second piece from Dave for the week - Are We not Men? Man, I listened to this album a lot back in the day.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/q-are-we-unqualified-a-we-are-devos-wacky-packages-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
(https://s23.postimg.org/mt44voz4n/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF037.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mt44voz4n/)
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The second piece from Dave for the week - Are We not Men? Man, I listened to this album a lot back in the day.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/q-are-we-unqualified-a-we-are-devos-wacky-packages-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
One of the best yet!
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One of the best yet!
Agree!
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2 new ones today - dealbreakers and pampered
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/deal-breakers-wacky-packages-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/pampered-wacky-packages-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/ypdpnq45v/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF041.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ypdpnq45v/)(https://s29.postimg.org/47nr22twz/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF042.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/47nr22twz/)
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One today - Milky Way
I think it's a Dave piece.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/my-way-wacky-packages-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/61nncjxtf/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF046.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/61nncjxtf/)
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One today - Milky Way
I think it's a Dave piece.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/my-way-wacky-packages-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/61nncjxtf/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF046.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/61nncjxtf/)
Thanks. That one genuinely made me LOL.
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One today - Milky Way
I think it's a Dave piece.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/my-way-wacky-packages-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/61nncjxtf/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF046.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/61nncjxtf/)
LOL. I like this one too
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https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/pampered-wacky-packages-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
(https://s29.postimg.org/47nr22twz/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF042.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/47nr22twz/)
Snowflake edition. Hahahahaha
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New 2017 The Shammy Awards set out and available for one week: https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/the-shammy-s-2017.html
I did three Wacky Packages for this set:
The David Bowie Knife
(https://s9.postimg.org/cv23z20fv/wp_bowieknifefinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cv23z20fv/)
Prince Purple Let's Go Crazy for Crayons
(https://s8.postimg.org/ja186nyo1/wp_princecrayonsfinal2_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ja186nyo1/)
Chance The Wrapper Wrapping Paper Squares
(https://s13.postimg.org/f4791w5oj/wp_chancewrappingpaperfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f4791w5oj/)
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:great: :great: :great:
Excellent cards, SlamJim! The details, the gags, everything all around. In particular, I'm glad you had the chance to immortalize Bowie in the WP universe. You obviously appreciate the man, and on some level you must feel a certain sense of satisfaction in paying your respects this way.
Rob
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Cool art, especially Purple Crayons!
Please, can SOMEONE convince Topps that $10 a card is too much??? The GPK collectors at least get 2 for their $10. They are discouraging otherwise diehard collectors.
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I agree with you 100% about the prices. They're an outrage and take small, but VERY substantial, bites out of our bank accounts.
But it is exactly the diehard collectors who Topps is targeting. Who else would spend this kind of money? And as long as we keep doing so - and I'm foolishly about to do so again in five minutes - Topps is going to continue with this gimmick. 290 Trump Scouts Cookies were sold at $10.00 a pop. That's 3 grand! And that's just one card out of what? Hundreds so far? Overall, Topps is raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars! They're on a roll!
Yeah, it's killing me, too. Perhaps they'll stop once everyone has become thoroughly disgusted, disenchanted, and just plain bled dry.
Postscript: You'll notice, though, the sales numbers have decreased from what they once were a month ago on the $9.99 cards. Maybe Topps will pick up on the message and get the hint? Really don't know.
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Hey, a gag I did last week just got posted as a PoD, BootMan! So glad Topps did it as I'm getting a little tired of all the politics in our Wackys!
(https://s7.postimg.org/ubcyub8yv/Joe_G_Leggo_Boot_Man_Movie_rough.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ubcyub8yv/)
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Hey, a gag I did last week just got posted as a PoD, BootMan! So glad Topps did it as I'm getting a little tired of all the politics in our Wackys!
(https://s7.postimg.org/ubcyub8yv/Joe_G_Leggo_Boot_Man_Movie_rough.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ubcyub8yv/)
Congrats!
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Look! A non-political Wacky Packages sticker!
(https://s3.postimg.org/f7dn2j133/wp_creepsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f7dn2j133/)
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Look! A non-political Wacky Packages sticker!
(https://s3.postimg.org/f7dn2j133/wp_creepsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f7dn2j133/)
Dave, that's fun. Reminds me of this item I saw the other day. This is an actual product, not a Wacky!
(https://s21.postimg.org/4zaisysib/IMG_5722.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4zaisysib/)
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Dave, that one is great, as usual! Incredible work, love the gag!
And kudos to you, Joe as well! A great, hilarious spoof on one of
my favorite movies! (I need to see that new one, too!)
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Paul, thanks, and if I'm not mistaken you have a gag up today as well.
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thanks.... yeah, in a bigly way! :]
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Hey, a gag I did last week just got posted as a PoD, BootMan! So glad Topps did it as I'm getting a little tired of all the politics in our Wackys!
Nice one!
And Smokin' Joe did some great work painting it up, too
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Patrick, thanks so much! Yeah, the painting is killer! It's days like this when you're proud to be a gag writer!
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3 new ones today
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html#
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I did the Fruit of the Loon Briefs piece:
(https://s1.postimg.org/h8vy87ye3/wp_fruitoftheloonfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h8vy87ye3/)
I think the other two are by Jungwha Im
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Look! A non-political Wacky Packages sticker!
(https://s3.postimg.org/f7dn2j133/wp_creepsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f7dn2j133/)
Love it, Dave! This is the first $10 sticker I bought from Topps (though I did buy the Tweet pills one on ebay for just over $10). It bums me out to miss out on some very cool new Wackys, but it's not just the $10/each price that bothers me. Collecting is in my DNA. These one-a-day ones will never be a "set". That just sits wrong in my gut. Not sure if it bothers me more than $10 each, but the two factors do bother me. That being said, I think this is a great piece (non-political and based on a real product) and do plan to pick up the occasional one (or two or three) a day cards.
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Collecting is in my DNA. These one-a-day ones will never be a "set". That just sits wrong in my gut. Not sure if it bothers me more than $10 each, but the two factors do bother me.
I feel the On-Demand Cards are a "Set". It's just a "Set" that keeps growing. I have the "Set" as long as I keep buying. If I stop then my "set" is not complete.
I would venture to guess that the GPK collectors and the Wacky Collectors who are up to date on purchasing these cards would feel the same way. It's a super expensive "set"; which makes me very appreciative of the Bulk Buyers Club.
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I have to say, I'm with Tom on this one and agree that PoD isn't a "Set". I guess it's the fact that GPK and Wackys are inter dispersed so that even if you get 'em all (the Wackys that is) you don't have 'em all sequentially with all the number gaps from the missing GPK cards. That's one reason I'm so excited for the 50th and can't wait to have a "Set" to collect again!
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I have to say, I'm with Tom on this one and agree that PoD isn't a "Set". I guess it's the fact that GPK and Wackys are inter dispersed so that even if you get 'em all (the Wackys that is) you don't have 'em all sequentially with all the number gaps from the missing GPK cards. That's one reason I'm so excited for the 50th and can't wait to have a "Set" to collect again!
While I am happy to have these available, I have to say that I don't consider them as a Wacky "set" because they are mixed in with GPKs.
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3 new ones today
Crime magazine- Smokin' Joe
Sanders chicken- Im
Swedish Fist - Simko
Same Link as always...
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3 new ones today
Crime magazine- Smokin Joe(?)
Sanders chicken- Im
Swedish Fist - Simko
Yes, Patrick, I suspect you're right that Crime is Smokin' Joe but those drops are all Umbrella! Also seeing that trio of senators heads in a bucket cracks me up!
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Yeah, being from Massachusetts, I'm especially fond of that bucket o' chicken!
Nicely done!
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3 more today. Same link as always
Stop-a-leak - Smokin' Joe
Al Franken Berry cereal - Im
Trumps map of America - Camera
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I think Stop-A-Leak is Smokin Joe and The Map is Neil. Im definitely did the Al Franken one.
I have two done but got them in late today since I'm sick. They will be in next Tuesday's group.
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I think Stop-A-Leak is Smokin Joe and The Map is Neil. Im definitely did the Al Franken one.
I have two done but got them in late today since I'm sick. They will be in next Tuesday's group.
Sorry about that! Sometimes I mix a Joe piece with yours when I'm only using a tiny smartphone screen to view the images.
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3 more today. Same link as always
Stop-a-leak - Smokin' Joe
Al Franken Berry cereal - Im
Trumps map of America - Camera
A really nice and varied threesome today, I must say. The Al Franken Berry still has me chuckling. And the map looks like something directly out of MAD magazine... but on a tiny little card. :great:
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A really nice and varied threesome today, I must say. The Al Franken Berry still has me chuckling. And the map looks like something directly out of MAD magazine... but on a tiny little card. :great:
Scot, agreed, I love the variety! Definitely fun and funny Wackys today!
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Just the title alone "Al Franken Berry" cracks me up!
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The Not-Scars have been announced!
Best picture goes to....
2 Wackys today: Wieners and Puddin'
Oscar Mired Wieners (and Losers) - Neil Camera
Harlequin Puddin' - David Gross
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-sets.html
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Two new Trumpocracy cards today.
Trudeau Cologne - Dave Gross
Spilled Milk - JungHwa Im
(https://s30.postimg.org/7wb703lpp/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF069.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7wb703lpp/)(https://s23.postimg.org/7uitcru0n/ARTGPK_STIC_17_GPK_TF070.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7uitcru0n/)
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That Spilled Milk is a great gag! Really fun and funny! Way to go Paul Harris!
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Here's the Harley Quinn Puddin' painting. I sent this gag in for the 50th set but it was too late. Glad I was able to paint it up for something else.
(https://s7.postimg.org/lj3xmascn/wp_harlequinpuddinfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lj3xmascn/)
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Love it, Dave! I admit, I never saw the movie, so I'm sure I'm missing a slight gag in there, but the artwork is incredible!
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The Not-Scars have been announced!
Best picture goes to....
2 Wackys today: Wieners and Puddin'
Oscar Mired Wieners (and Losers) - Neil Camera
Harlequin Puddin' - David Gross
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-sets.html
Get 'em while they're hot!
(https://s24.postimg.org/q2p80lvc1/WP_Oscar_new.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q2p80lvc1/)
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3 cards today in Trumpocracy land -
Her's Protesting Chips
White House: Confidential
Un-Welcome Mat
(https://s2.postimg.org/w3xwpoy5x/artgpk_stic_17gpk_tf074.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w3xwpoy5x/)(https://s13.postimg.org/befooh2r7/artgpk_stic_17gpk_tf075.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/befooh2r7/)(https://s16.postimg.org/623g2z741/artgpk_stic_17gpk_tf076.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/623g2z741/)
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Love it, Dave! I admit, I never saw the movie, so I'm sure I'm missing a slight gag in there, but the artwork is incredible!
Thanks!
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3 cards today in Trumpocracy land -
Her's Protesting Chips
White House: Confidential
In-Welcome Mat
(https://s2.postimg.org/w3xwpoy5x/artgpk_stic_17gpk_tf074.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w3xwpoy5x/)(https://s13.postimg.org/befooh2r7/artgpk_stic_17gpk_tf075.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/befooh2r7/)(https://s16.postimg.org/623g2z741/artgpk_stic_17gpk_tf076.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/623g2z741/)
Her's is mine
(https://s8.postimg.org/953m5u95d/wp_herschipsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/953m5u95d/)
The book is clearly Im. The mat looks like Im as well but not totally sure. .
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Her's is mine
And what's mine is Her's. Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Her's is mine
Nice one! I love the trans-fat line!!
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3 more titles today.
Mad Liberals - Dave Gross
GNN Toy Newsroom - Im
Moore of Me - Im
GNN game title has blatant typo in it. Argh!
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF081.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF082.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF083.jpg)
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Geez, I hope Topps digitally corrects that typo!!!
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3 more titles today.
Mad Liberals - ?
GNN Toy Newsroom - Im (game title has horrible typo in it (netsroom) Pathetic!
Moore of Me (ad?) - Im
I did Mad Liberals:
(https://s30.postimg.org/47epr9yul/wp_madliberalsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/47epr9yul/)
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I did Mad Liberals:
(https://s30.postimg.org/47epr9yul/wp_madliberalsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/47epr9yul/)
:great: :great:
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I did Mad Liberals:
thanks.
keep up the great work! I've really been enjoying yours this week.
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GNN game title has blatant typo in it. Pathetic!
As does President Trump's Un-Welcome Mat. The word "president" should be singular, not possessive.
Rush! Rush! Rush! Not good!
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Why not a Wacky Package making fun of the recent 2017 Academy Awards BEST PICTURE La La Land/Moonlight fiasco?
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Why not a Wacky Package making fun of the recent 2017 Academy Awards BEST PICTURE La La Land/Moonlight fiasco?
I was wondering the same thing. I had no interest in the earlier Topps Wackies on the Academy Awards but I would have an interest if they did this one!
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As does President Trump's Un-Welcome Mat. The word "president" should be singular, not possessive.
Rush! Rush! Rush! Not good!
The artwork on a few of these also look like they were created by complete amateurs.
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Why not a Wacky Package making fun of the recent 2017 Academy Awards BEST PICTURE La La Land/Moonlight fiasco?
(https://s14.postimg.org/o7g32ot1p/WP_Oscar_M.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o7g32ot1p/)
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If somebody, indeed, is fixing up typos, please add "White House: Confidential" to the list. Add quotation marks to the end of the quote (or remove the quotation marks from the beginning of the quote) alongside Biden's head.
(https://s28.postimg.org/3ou8k8iy1/artgpk_stic_17gpk_tf075_1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3ou8k8iy1/)
And dare I add "Bowie Knife" to the growing list?
(https://s23.postimg.org/k3bo25ozr/wp_bowieknifefinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k3bo25ozr/)
Bowie had two distinctly different colored eyes:
(https://s24.postimg.org/rgwxwhiht/p18spv6b7apl51hqg1kfe1h5v1q83.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rgwxwhiht/)
I can understand mistakes being made. They happen all of the time, and nobody's immune. What I can't understand is how so many mistakes are slipping past so many different people. Surely Topps must have some kind of quality control. Yes? No?
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If somebody, indeed, is fixing up typos, please add "White House: Confidential" to the list. Add quotation marks to the end of the quote (or remove the quotation marks from the beginning of the quote) alongside Biden's head.
Geez, I didn't even notice that. I'm slipping!!
And dare I add "Bowie Knife" to the growing list? Bowie had two distinctly different colored eyes.
Another good catch. You are totally correct, sir.
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thanks.
keep up the great work! I've really been enjoying yours this week.
I really liked Her's and Mad Liberals as well. Great work!
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Bowie had two distinctly different colored eyes:
distinctly different pupil dilations, but not different colors
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The artwork on a few of these also look like they were created by complete amateurs.
Master List updated through to the end of this week, with artist name's included.
You may find a correlation there to the ones you are referring to and a particular artist.
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distinctly different pupil dilations, but not different colors
I agree that the dilations are different, but the colors are clearly different. You say they are not... now I'm interested in your explanation :D
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I agree that the dilations are different, but the colors are clearly different. You say they are not... now I'm interested in your explanation :D
You say they are different colors... so now I'm interested in your explanation :D
"Complete heterochromia is a fairly rare condition (in humans) whereby each iris is a distinctly different colour, such as having one blue iris and the other brown.
But this isn’t why Bowie’s eyes looked different.
Instead, the unusual appearance of Bowie’s eyes were due to a condition called anisocoria. Anisocoria is a condition characterised by an unequal size in a person’s pupils. In Bowie’s case, his left pupil was permanently dilated."
https://theconversation.com/the-remarkable-story-behind-david-bowies-most-iconic-feature-52920
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You say they are different colors... so now I'm interested in your explanation :D
Simple.. one is brown and one is blue! ;)
I read the entire article that you linked and I stand corrected. Very interesting. I never really dug any deeper than thinking that his eyes were simply different colors.
BTW, my secretary has two different colored eyes as well, brown and blue like Ziggy. I'll have to ask her if she has heterochromia or not.
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Hey, I totally got Bowie's eyes right. I may not have done the larger left pupil enough but I did make it bigger. The eyes are the same color.
Edit: Looks like that was already stated for me. Thanks!
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3 new cards for today are now up
Trump Bar-red - Neil Camera
Spicey Bungle Gum - Neil Camera
Slick Right's Out - David Gross
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF090.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF091.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF092.jpg)
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4 new cards today, with a nice OS callback in the mix
Twisted - Gross
Obama Ear Spy Gear - Smokin' Joe
Old Spicey Deodorant - Camera
Gadzooks - Camera
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF097.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF098.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF099.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF100.jpg)
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4 new cards today, with a nice OS callback in the mix
Twisted
Obama Ear Spy Gear
Old Spicey Deodorant
Gadzooks
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF097.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF098.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF099.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF100.jpg)
The "Old Spicey" is a real LOL.
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The "Old Spicey" is a real LOL.
Thanks Marc! I couldn't resist a pun like that!
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The "Old Spicey" is a real LOL.
i like the obama ear spy gear - :] :] :] :] :]
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i like the obama ear spy gear - :] :] :] :] :]
Joe, I agree that I like the gag but I don't like that CIA has back doors to turn any consumer electronics into listening devices!
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By far the funniest in this series- Old Spicey. I was actually thinking of that tie in but Neil got it out perfect and better than I imagined :]
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3 new WP cards for Pi day
Donopoly - David Gross
Bigly-Man Dinner - JungHwa Im, concept by Paul Harris & Joe Grossberg
Tales from the Script - Joe Grossberg, concept by Paul Harris & Joe Grossberg
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-tf103.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-tf104.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-tf105.jpg)
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Patrick, I know you like to keep track, so today Paul Harris and I have some work up. Both the 'Bigly Man' and 'Tales from the Script' gags are collaborations of ours and I had the pleasure of painting the latter. These are the first of our collaborations to see the light of day so kinda a big deal for team Harris-Grossberg!
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Patrick, I know you like to keep track, so today Paul Harris and I have some work up. Both the 'Bigly Man' and 'Tales from the Script' gags are collaborations of ours and I had the pleasure of painting the latter. These are the first of our collaborations to see the light of day so kinda a big deal for team Harris-Grossberg!
I really like both of these, Joe, but the TALES FROM THE SCRIPT is killer!
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3 new WP cards for Pi day
Happy Pi Day!
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Donopoly is mine. Here is the painting and rough. Also, here is a rejected rough I did: Snicker
(https://s30.postimg.org/lkz07926l/wp_donopolyfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lkz07926l/)
(https://s23.postimg.org/6l8155pnr/wp_donopolyrough_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6l8155pnr/)
(https://s15.postimg.org/ja1emavc7/wp_snickerrough_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ja1emavc7/)
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Donopoly is mine. Here is the painting and rough. Also, here is a rejected rough I did: Snicker
(https://s30.postimg.org/lkz07926l/wp_donopolyfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lkz07926l/)
(https://s23.postimg.org/6l8155pnr/wp_donopolyrough_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6l8155pnr/)
(https://s15.postimg.org/ja1emavc7/wp_snickerrough_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ja1emavc7/)
Damn - I like Snicker!!
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Wow, cool that those came out so quickly, and kudos to everyone! Joe, what a great job you did with the Tales gag.
And Dave, all your gags are so fantastic! Snicker would have been great, too!
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I really like both of these, Joe, but the TALES FROM THE SCRIPT is killer!
Scot, thanks so much! The second I was approved to paint it, I grabbed every reference I could find of Norm's Wacky Magazines and tried to channel as much of the classic feel as possible. That and a liberal dosing of EC, what more could you want?
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Damn - I like Snicker!!
Me too! A
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Donopoly is mine.
(https://s30.postimg.org/lkz07926l/wp_donopolyfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lkz07926l/)
Donopoly is great. I really like this one!
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Donopoly is great. I really like this one!
Me, too. Trump's hair as one of the metal playing pieces is an especially nice touch!
On another note, it's nice to see so many parodies of late based upon actual products!
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Happy Pi Day!
my co-worker won himself a free pie today from a local bakery by reciting the first 75 digits of Pi from memory.
He was happy they only asked for the first 75 and not first 100, as he *only* knows it out to 85 digits. :]
(https://s2.postimg.org/7xza71jfd/Screen_Shot_2017_03_14_at_9_18_09_PM.png)
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my co-worker won himself a free pie today from a local bakery by reciting the first 75 digits of Pi from memory.
He was happy they only asked for the first 75 and not first 100, as he *only* knows it out to 85 digits. :]
(https://s2.postimg.org/7xza71jfd/Screen_Shot_2017_03_14_at_9_18_09_PM.png)
Dude - that is impressive - I only remember 3.14 but luv Pi....
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Me, too. Trump's hair as one of the metal playing pieces is an especially nice touch!
On another note, it's nice to see so many parodies of late based upon actual products!
The other token is a Pussy...cat.
Also, yeah, I prefer to do an actual product when possible. I have one each of the next two days that are from real products. One other is made up but there is no real popular company for the type of product anyway so for that one it didn't really matter.
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The other token is a Pussy...cat.
Also, yeah, I prefer to do an actual product when possible. I have one each of the next two days that are from real products. One other is made up but there is no real popular company for the type of product anyway so for that one it didn't really matter.
Yes, I was wondering about that strange cat (that seemed just a little bit too cute) and came up with two or three possible theories regarding it. I even looked online to see if Trump even owns a cat. And, if I am to be honest, I have to admit that exactly what you elaborated upon crossed my dirty mind at one point. Thanks for the clarification! I think many people are going to get the joke. I just don't know if everybody will admit to it, though!
In my attempts to come up with Christmas WP ideas, I find that I am constantly coming up against the same thing in which a product is instantly recognizable, though not a brand name, e.g. candy canes. Yeah, that can make things rather challenging. There's probably a lot of WP fans that don't realize how difficult this can be. I think that's one of the reasons why I now appreciate not only the brand name product parodies even more, but also the writer/artist's unseen efforts that went into them.
Look forward to seeing your next titles!
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my co-worker won himself a free pie today from a local bakery by reciting the first 75 digits of Pi from memory.
He was happy they only asked for the first 75 and not first 100, as he *only* knows it out to 85 digits. :]
Good for him! In high school, I knew it to 50-60 digits by memory. Now, I doubt I could accurately get past 10-15 of 'em. Brain cells are overrated. LOL
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3 new WP cards today of the 6 total. Keeping the even 50/50 split with GPKs lately.
Iphoney - Joe Simko
Kellyane's Microwave Camera - Camera
My Last Science Kit - David Gross
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF109.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF110.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF111.jpg)
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3 new WP cards today of the 6 total. Keeping the even 50/50 split with GPKs lately.
Iphoney
Kellyane's Microwave Camera
My Last Science Kit
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF109.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF110.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF111.jpg)
My Last Science Kit is mine. Joe Simko did iPhoney.
(https://s1.postimg.org/fn2314qmz/wp_mylastsciencekitfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fn2314qmz/)
(https://s12.postimg.org/43infjhwp/My_First_Science_Kit.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/43infjhwp/)
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Good for him! In high school, I knew it to 50-60 digits by memory. Now, I doubt I could accurately get past 10-15 of 'em. Brain cells are overrated. LOL
To remember pi, you'd probably have to forget your social security number.....................
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Patrick, I know you like to keep track, so today Paul Harris and I have some work up. Both the 'Bigly Man' and 'Tales from the Script' gags are collaborations of ours and I had the pleasure of painting the latter. These are the first of our collaborations to see the light of day so kinda a big deal for team Harris-Grossberg!
Nice art Joe! And great job team Harris-Grossberg!
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just one title today
3rd Degree - JungHwa Im
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF116.jpg)
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just one title today
3rd Degree
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF116.jpg)
Who painted that?
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Who painted that?
I think it's Jungwha
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definitely Junghwa, and from one of my concepts.
FYI, the woman is supposed to be Elizabeth Warren and the fellow on the stand is Jeff Sessions. Originally, there was a big line behind Sessions with most of the other Trump nominees "waiting" to be interrogated (Bannon, DeVos, Tillerson, etc.), and there was a "now serving" deli-style counter in the background, but maybe that was going to make the image too busy, who knows? You get the idea....
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in a surprise move, 2 more cards today.
and for the first time ever, there are more wackys than gpk's offered....
GOP GPS - David Gross
BANNED - David Gross
funny enough, I was toying with creating a wacky spoof of BAN as well - using the 'Travel Size' version
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF118.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF119.jpg)
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in a surprise move, 2 more cards today.
and for the first time ever, there are more wackys than gpk's offered....
GOP GPS
BANNED
funny enough, I was toying with creating a wacky spoof of BAN as well - using the 'Travel Size' version
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF118.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF119.jpg)
I did those two. They were supposed to be up on Thursday. Not sure why they went to Friday with them.
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I see that the print runs for these are beginning to go down significantly.
The ones from "Disg-race to the White House" usually were in the high 400's. The early part of "Trumpocracy" saw the numbers go down into the high 200's at first and are now in the low 200's with the last few not even reaching 200 (Banned and GOP GPS both ended in the 190's)
How much longer do you think this series will continue?
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light offerings today, just one card
"2017" Movie Poster - JungHwa Im
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF122.jpg)(http://img.moviepostershop.com/1984-movie-poster-1984-1020190479.jpg)
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I see that the print runs for these are beginning to go down significantly.
The ones from "Disg-race to the White House" usually were in the high 400's. The early part of "Trumpocracy" saw the numbers go down into the high 200's at first and are now in the low 200's with the last few not even reaching 200 (Banned and GOP GPS both ended in the 190's)
How much longer do you think this series will continue?
I think they are selling roughly in the 220-260 range. The last two they put out on a Friday which has always been a big mistake to do. No one is expecting them and they end on a weekend. If they stick to three days a week and limit to two each day I think they would sell fine.
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I think they are selling roughly in the 220-260 range. The last two they put out on a Friday which has always been a big mistake to do. No one is expecting them and they end on a weekend. If they stick to three days a week and limit to two each day I think they would sell fine.
Do you think people drop out after missing one? I know that since I decided to pass on a $10 single card that didn't have a quantity discount, it has been a lot easier to not buy other cards like that. If it weren't for Patrick, I'd have probably missed out on a lot of the others, just due to life stuff.
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light offerings today, just one card
"2017" Movie Poster
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF122.jpg)(http://img.moviepostershop.com/1984-movie-poster-1984-1020190479.jpg)
Aren't these supposed to be humorous? Or are they just supposed to be stark political commentary?
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Aren't these supposed to be humorous? Or are they just supposed to be stark political commentary?
Dark novel. Dark film. Dark card.
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I see that the print runs for these are beginning to go down significantly.
As Dave mentioned, Friday was lower than usual, likely because it was Friday.
Here's a plot of all the sales since the start of Trumpocracy.
It does look like we've trended from high 200's to low 200's, but there are also some recent big 'up' spikes in there too.
(https://s11.postimg.org/qkacx97fn/Plot_to_51s.png)
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Aren't these supposed to be humorous? Or are they just supposed to be stark political commentary?
Rumor has it tomorrow's film feature is "The Out-Shining." Urged on by ghostly voices in the White House, Trump takes matters to the next level as he smashes wild-eyed through a door, shouting, "Heeeeeeere's Donny!"
Taglines:
It's time to "correct" America.
All
work and
no play make
Don a dull
boy.
"Dumdum"
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in all honesty, I think even people with money to spare are going to run low on cash for these. We have JUST hit the 2 month mark and we have 50+ cards. What is the breaking point that Topps will submit us to buying and who will be left. The graph Pat put up all trends mostly down even with occasional spikes. WP cards are selling better than GPK but over its a downward spiral------- is this a sign of life imitating art :]
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No offerings today. This is the first Wed we have not seen anything offered right?
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No offerings today. This is the first Wed we have not seen anything offered right?
It certainly seems that way!
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WP cards are selling better than GPK but over its a downward spiral
the McHacked GPK just crushed it in sales yesterday: 331. Highest count since the start of run back in January.
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Here's the new one I did for today: Obliteration
(https://s10.postimg.org/3rcezqx79/wp_obliterationfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3rcezqx79/)
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only 3 cards today and all of them are Wackys - another first!
Obliteration of Obamacare Game - David Gross
Tillerson Is Tired Caffeine Pills - JungHwa Im
Bill of Rights Dry Erase Board - JungHwa Im
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF124.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF125.jpg)
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I quick note (which I did not realize until after I placed my order):
Because the only cards offered today are Wackys - you can order all 3 (as singles) under the bundle option for $24.99 as opposed to the $29.97 which I spent (I have sent an email to customer service to hopefully get the difference credited)
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2 cards today, an update to one of my favorite OS1 cards, Lavirus, and a nice, disgusting Barbacoa taco
Lie-virus - Smokin' Joe
Texas Teeth Tacos - JungHwa Im
(https://s11.postimg.org/5b7m5538j/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF128.jpg)(https://s22.postimg.org/xecflplgx/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S021.jpg)
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2 cards today, an update to one of my favorite OS1 cards, Lavirus, and a nice, disgusting Barbacoa taco
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF128.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S021.jpg)
Thanks Patrick. If I were a GPK fan (which I'm not), I'd also go for the two posted today, as they are very timely and fitting!
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-100-days.html
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just one JungHwa piece today.
Trudeau Canadian Cardboard Cut-Out - JungHwa Im
(https://s27.postimg.org/sqrocejeb/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S023.jpg)
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massive 5 card rollout today
FIRE ME? OH-NO! DOLL - JungHwa Im
THE ART OF "NO DEAL!" BY T. RUMP - Smokin' Joe
TRUMP CARDS - JungHwa Im
DIVIDED - BANNED ARIPLANE LEGGINGS - JungHwa Im
METALIZED CHICKEN FRIES - JungHwa Im
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF134.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF135.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF136.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S024.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s025.jpg)
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Because the only cards offered today are Wackys - you can order all 3 (as singles) under the bundle option for $24.99 as opposed to the $29.97 which I spent (I have sent an email to customer service to hopefully get the difference credited)
And today, with the 5 WP cards, it costs the same to buy them individually as it does to buy the bundle, except with the bundle you'll get 3 gpk's for free.
To bundle or not to bundle, that is the question.
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based on a real product, that just had a recall for having bits of conveyor belt metal in the packaging
(https://s22.postimg.org/4x17jzasx/Screen_Shot_2017-03-30_at_6.09.47_PM.png)
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And today, with the 5 WP cards, it costs the same to buy them individually as it does to buy the bundle, except with the bundle you'll get 3 gpk's for free.
To bundle or not to bundle, that is the question.
buy the bundle we get 3 gpk's for free to send out randomly right - all good
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2 new ones today
Mr. Toupee Head
Homemade Slime Science Kit
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images for the 2 Wackys - and a link to the weird story of the kid burning their skin from homemade slime.
Mr. Toupee Head - Neil Camera
Homemade Slime Science Kit - JungHwa Im
http://people.com/human-interest/girl-11-suffers-burns-hands-homemade-slime/
(https://s24.postimg.org/hj1xujb91/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF138.jpg)(https://s12.postimg.org/727e5fu3h/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S026.jpg)
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one new one today - homage to an OS 16th series title
SEVEN SPIES RUSSIAN DRESSING - Neil Camera
(https://s7.postimg.org/isx4udb3f/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF140.jpg)
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2 more to close out the week
Neurafink - JungHwa Im
$1 Million Gold Coin - JungHwa Im
both taken from news stories that probably went unnoticed
http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/27/15077864/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-computer-interface-ai-cyborgs
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/27/massive-gold-coin-worth-millions-stolen-from-german-museum.html
(https://s17.postimg.org/h0er8e2z3/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S028.jpg)(https://s10.postimg.org/6rxjfxs4p/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S029.jpg)
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one new one today - homage to an OS 16th series title
SEVEN SPIES RUSSIAN DRESSING - Neil Camera
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF140.jpg)
I like this one a lot!
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this year Wacky's join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame party, with 4 great looking titles
all appear to be on sale for 3 weeks, as opposed to the usual 1 week.
SECRETS - Neil Camera
2 PACK OF HIP HOP POP - David Gross
SNOOP-DOGGY SNACKS - David Gross
YESSSS NEVER-ENDING GUM - Brent Engstrom
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-sets.html
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-16C2S-17GPAP-RRSE-SET.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-16C2S-17GPAP-RRTP-SET.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-16C2S-17GPAP-RRSD-SET.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-16C2S-17GPAP-RRYN-SET.jpg)
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this year Wacky's join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame party, with 4 great looking titles
all appear to be on sale for 3 weeks, as opposed to the usual 1 week.
SECRETS
2 PACK OF HIP HOP POP - David Gross
SNOOP-DOGGY SNACKS - David Gross
YESSSS NEVER-ENDING GUM - Brent Engstrom
The SECRETS is bittersweet for me. Journey is my all-time favorite band. I was hoping for one last song together between Steve and the boys. What a heart breaker. If there ever was a time for it to happen, it was the HOF. Now I know that it will never, ever happen. Kinda sad :sad:
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The SECRETS is bittersweet for me. Journey is my all-time favorite band. I was hoping for one last song together between Steve and the boys. What a heart breaker. If there ever was a time for it to happen, it was the HOF. Now I know that it will never, ever happen. Kinda sad :sad:
I agree that it would be lovely to see him belt out those songs that so many of us (myself included) love. I saw them on their Raised on Radio tour back in 1986 I think, and it remains one of the best shows I've ever seen.
I suspect if Steve Perry could, like another kind of musician, pick up a brand new or newly-tuned and oiled instrument and sing with THAT, he might be more inclined to sing a few songs or even reunite with the band. But his vocal instrument is 68 years old and he may not want to perform if he cannot do it the way he feels it should be done. Anymore so than a musician would be willing to go out and perform with a guitar that hasn't been properly tuned or is simply broken. And what Steve Perry did with his voice in his prime was a miracle -- imagining a 68-year-old voice attempting those same songs might be far more sad than what actually happened with him not performing. He may be wise enough to realize that.
But boy, what a voice that guy had. Thankfully, we can always cue it up, just as it was. :-[
That said, and this is quite a divergent move from Journey and not at all Rock and Roll, but last year Angela Lansbury performed a song from Beauty and the Beast for an Alan Menken retrospective. Her vocal instrument isn't what it used to be - she's 92-years-old after all, there's no getting around it - and yet she is a talented enough to adapt her approach and what her current voice can do to the song and find the an approach that is not at all like it might have once been yet still manages to convey it beautifully. She's that good an actress and singer, I think, and it allows her to make those kinds of choices. I don't know that the songs of Journey and Steve Perry's soaring vocals on them would allow for such adaptation (but I'd be willing to listen if they gave it a try!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOy7eVjz-2I
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Journey is my all-time favorite band.
Evokes memories of a thousand summer nights when the world was our oyster and the weight of responsibility wasn't quite nearly as heavy.
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two titles today
Thank Donald Dump Ad - Im
Turfs Movie Poster - Grossberg
(https://s22.postimg.org/ig4ofy1tt/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF143.jpg)(https://s8.postimg.org/z71izuvet/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S030.jpg)
the Im is based off of a TV ad, which seems like quite a stretch.
(https://s4.postimg.org/48nyg6utp/maxresdefault.jpg)
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Turfs is mine. I thought since the forum liked the toy, you might want to catch the movie. It's kinda cool that the Turfs are now officially Wacky!
(https://s28.postimg.org/51rnk1ykp/Turfs_rgb_120dpi_Joe_G.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/51rnk1ykp/)
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Awesome work, my friend Joe!
We all need more of your paintings and titles!
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Turfs is mine. I thought since the forum liked the toy, you might want to catch the movie. It's kinda cool that the Turfs are now officially Wacky!
nice!
for some reason the image links I had above worked fine when I viewed on my desktop, but showed up empty when I looked on my smartphone.
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Turfs is mine. I thought since the forum liked the toy, you might want to catch the movie. It's kinda cool that the Turfs are now officially Wacky!
(https://s28.postimg.org/51rnk1ykp/Turfs_rgb_120dpi_Joe_G.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/51rnk1ykp/)
Nobody else has anything to say? Not that I'm fishing for compliments but I did spend all weekend on it. :D
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Great one,one of my favorites so far from this series. :great: :great: :great:
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Great one,one of my favorites so far from this series. :great: :great: :great:
Thanks Henry, now that's what I'm talking about!
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Might we expect an Easter title?
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Another new wacky today - RISKY!
(https://s15.postimg.org/vw51413tz/Capture.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vw51413tz/)
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/gpk-trumpocracy-79534.html
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Another new wacky today - RISKY!
(https://s15.postimg.org/vw51413tz/Capture.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vw51413tz/)
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/gpk-trumpocracy-79534.html
NICE!!!!
Also digging Turfs. :-)
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Another new wacky today - RISKY!
(https://s15.postimg.org/vw51413tz/Capture.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vw51413tz/)
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-trumpocracy-the-first-days/gpk-trumpocracy-79534.html
So for those in the club, we're on our own for the "Divided Airlines" Wacky spoof of United, correct?
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NICE!!!!
Also digging Turfs. :-)
Jason, thanks! I have to say PoD is a new world for artists and it's really cool. On WP 50th I sent in my painting last October and didn't see the card for 5 months. With PoD I sent it Sunday night and it's up Tuesday morning! I guess that's part of the instant gratification of the digital age.
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So for those in the club, we're on our own for the "Divided Airlines" Wacky spoof of United, correct?
No, Quas. Hold off on making a separate purchase for this card. If I'm not mistaken, this is labeled "Wacky Packages" and should be part of the club. Besides, the club has purchased "Network Spews" titles before. I'm sure Patrick will be on the forum shortly making a post on the Bulk Buyers thread about today's purchases. Wait and see what he says.
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No, Quas. Hold off on making a separate purchase for this card. If I'm not mistaken, this is labeled "Wacky Packages" and should be part of the club. Besides, the club has purchased "Network Spews" titles before. I'm sure Patrick will be on the forum shortly making a post on the Bulk Buyers thread about today's purchases. Wait and see what he says.
Good advice, will do, thanks BB.
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2 wacky titles today, Neil's Risky up above and one from Brent Engstrom
RISKY BOARD GAME - Neil Camera
DIVIDED AIRLINES AD - Brent Engstrom
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S031.jpg)
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Good advice, will do, thanks BB.
it's "IN"
basically what BB said. It's a Wacky Package title in the Network Spews category. We had a lull in those for awhile, but quite a few in the last week or so
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I figured that the "Divided" idea had to be Brent's, he is so quick with these (and so great, too!)
Way to go, o' Bearded One!
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last 2 for the week (maybe)
Power-Hungry Rangers - Smokin' Joe
Protesti - JungHwa Im
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF147.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S032.jpg)
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None for Easter 2017? Why not Marshmallow Trump Peeps?
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None for Easter 2017? Why not Marshmallow Trump Peeps?
Yeah, I was hoping for an Easter title, too, to add to my little collection. Being there is not an Easter set, I bought a few extra cards and made one of my own. (Pathetic, perhaps? Fanatical? Who knows? Or maybe I just like Wackys. I wonder, do others have their own little, independent, self-created sets as well? Cigs? Booze? Dogs? Toys? Cereal?)
(https://s1.postimg.org/eq1boz3y3/18168503.d7e60dc2.500.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/eq1boz3y3/)
(https://s13.postimg.org/mrhdzbjur/52_front_jellybully_small.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mrhdzbjur/)
(https://s7.postimg.org/jydv5ertj/e9971c4f19a7b95882eaab59675790c2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/jydv5ertj/)
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3 titles total today, and all 3 are Wackys. That's a first!
A reflection of the GPKs that had low sales figures for the past few weeks?
Donald's Easter Surprise Basket - Neil Camera
Fuma Ad - JungHwa Im
Fan Down Ticket - JungHwa Im
(https://s18.postimg.org/kekg18yyx/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF148.jpg)(https://s3.postimg.org/op1k31ddf/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S033.jpg)(https://s4.postimg.org/jr4y53fr1/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S034.jpg)
based off one of the pics from the recent Puma ads with Kylie Jenner
(https://pmchollywoodlife.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/kylie-jenner-puma-ad-ftr.jpg?w=600)
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Althetes?
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Althetes?
Oops, they did it again.
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Althetes?
I HATE that!!! And, I don't even get the gag.
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Althetes?
Good eyes, Scheres!
I didn't understand the gag either and was forced to research it.
"Puma" makes shoes, it appears, that are endorsed by celebrities, not "althetes." (At this point, I will be polite and refrain from any further comments.)
On another note, I'm glad an Easter title managed to make it through!
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Four more - well, "less than stellar" IMO, titles today:
Dump Steaks - JungHwa Im
DNC Inter-Office Memo - JungHwa Im
The Hate of the Furious - JungHwa Im
Grumpaldo Rivera - JungHwa Im
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I agree - the offerings today are poor.
Does everyone think the "Trumpocracy - The First 100 Days" will go until the 100 day mark or beyond? (We are at day 89)
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I'm guessing we will see some Bill Oreilly tomorrow.
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I agree - the offerings today are poor.
Too rushed. Too bland.
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Does everyone think the "Trumpocracy - The First 100 Days" will go until the 100 day mark or beyond? (We are at day 89)
11 more days, huh?
I would think "Trumpocracy - The First 100 Days" has to end, but my guess is that it will simply be replaced with something similar like "Trumpocracy - Year One." I've a feeling that "Network Spews" will still carry on. Not so sure about "Alternative Facts." This seems to have faded, both from Wackys and real life. And "Twitster" was left behind long ago. (Come to think of it, I probably should have collected these. What were there? 3 of them? These will probably end up being the rare, hard-to-find titles someday. But, then again, maybe not.)
Now that you brought up the fact that "Trumpocracy" might be ending, mixed feelings have begun to stir inside me. To be honest, I could have lived without the 4 titles today. Without relisting everything, we are all very aware of the many changes Wackys have been subjected to recently. And now, with each and every passing day, more and more and more of the titles have this rushed - and dare I say, even cheap and uninspired - look about them: Paint a person, scan the image into a computer, choose a plain background, and then type in the lettering. Presto! Done! This is not art, let alone artwork - one of the features for which Wackys have been renowned during the past 50 years.
Secondly, the humor is 1) often very remote (or inconsequential) and 2) basically consist of one-liners that don't carry any real weight. It's the kind of humor one might find in a casual conversation around the water cooler, a passing observation, an utterance by a morning DJ, nothing more. Compare yesterday's "Fuma" with, say, "Frosted Snakes" or "Struggle Stool Softener." The last two titles would take at least a full paragraph to describe, what with their various gags and rich artwork. "Fuma" would take a sentence or two. And as far as the so-called "artwork" goes, where are the gags in it? There are none! Absolutely none at all!
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11 more days, huh?
I would think "Trumpocracy - The First 100 Days" has to end, but my guess is that it will simply be replaced with something similar like "Trumpocracy - Year One." I've a feeling that "Network Spews" will still carry on. Not so sure about "Alternative Facts." This seems to have faded, both from Wackys and real life. And "Twitster" was left behind long ago. (Come to think of it, I probably should have collected these. What were there? 3 of them? These will probably end up being the rare, hard-to-find titles someday. But, then again, maybe not.)
Now that you brought up the fact that "Trumpocracy" might be ending, mixed feelings have begun to stir inside me. To be honest, I could have lived without the 4 titles today. Without relisting everything, we are all very aware of the many changes Wackys have been subjected to recently. And now, with each and every passing day, more and more and more of the titles have this rushed - and dare I say, even cheap and uninspired - look about them: Paint a person, scan the image into a computer, choose a plain background, and then type in the lettering. Presto! Done! This is not art, let alone artwork - one of the features for which Wackys have been renowned during the past 50 years.
Secondly, the humor is 1) often very remote (or inconsequential) and 2) basically consist of one-liners that don't carry any real weight. It's the kind of humor one might find in a casual conversation around the water cooler, a passing observation, an utterance by a morning DJ, nothing more. Compare yesterday's "Fuma" with, say, "Frosted Snakes" or "Struggle Stool Softener." The last two titles would take at least a full paragraph to describe, what with their various gags and rich artwork. "Fuma" would take a sentence or two. And as far as the so-called "artwork" goes, where are the gags in it? There are none! Absolutely none at all!
Agree!!
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Sorry, but I'm still not finished. Yesterday I held my tongue and was polite. Today is a different story.
Every afternoon as soon as my students have left for the day, I log into Topps to see the latest 24 hour Wackys - hoping I might be pleasantly surprised. I mean, I look forward to this. Upon opening my computer today, however, my first thought was, "What is this garbage?" (And mind, I'm still being polite here!)
The reason Wackys are around, the purpose - the essence - of their very existence is to make people smile. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.) The money generated by the Wackys is secondary. First people must smile, then they will pay for more.
And yet, I'm not smiling today. Moreover, having paid $20, I'm feeling like a fool that has been ripped-off.
And so, I'll state the obvious and say right now that the emperor has no clothes. I'll call a spade a spade. The following is not a Wacky. It is not a Wacky at all. To call this a Wacky is an insult to Wackys. This is crap, plain and simple.
(https://s3.postimg.org/4ts7yn24f/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF152.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4ts7yn24f/)
I'm sorry, but there is nothing humorous AT ALL about this. What is the gag? Yes, Tom Perez requested the resignation letters of all current staffers. Okay. And essentially, this is what the "sticker" says: Tom Perez wishes to get rid of his staff. So what? Where is the twist, the humor? Don't Wackys usually take something and put a twist on it? And it's not even a caricature of Tom Perez. It's just Tom Perez. Whoop-de-doo! Even an editorial cartoon could do better than this!
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Sorry, but I'm still not finished. Yesterday I held my tongue and was polite. Today is a different story.
Every afternoon as soon as my students have left for the day, I log into Topps to see the latest 24 hour Wackys - hoping I might be pleasantly surprised. I mean, I look forward to this. Upon opening my computer today, however, my first thought was, "What is this garbage?" (And mind, I'm still being polite here!)
The reason Wackys are around, the purpose - the essence - of their very existence is to make people smile. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.) The money generated by the Wackys is secondary. First people must smile, then they will pay for more.
And yet, I'm not smiling today. Moreover, having paid $20, I'm feeling like a fool that has been ripped-off.
And so, I'll state the obvious and say right now that the emperor has no clothes. I'll call a spade a spade. The following is not a Wacky. It is not a Wacky at all. To call this a Wacky is an insult to Wackys. This is crap, plain and simple.
(https://s3.postimg.org/4ts7yn24f/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF152.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4ts7yn24f/)
I'm sorry, but there is nothing humorous AT ALL about this. What is the gag? Yes, Tom Perez requested the resignation letters of all current staffers. Okay. And essentially, this is what the "sticker" says: Tom Perez wishes to get rid of his staff. So what? Where is the twist, the humor? Don't Wackys usually take something and put a twist on it? And it's not even a caricature of Tom Perez. It's just Tom Perez. Whoop-de-doo! Even an editorial cartoon could do better than this!
I'm a little unclear. Are you saying you don't like today's cards? :P
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I'm a little unclear. Are you saying you don't like today's cards? :P
(https://s22.postimg.org/l96anluwt/Naamloos-3.png) (https://postimg.org/image/l96anluwt/)
(I did a double take when I first read this! Thanks, Brian, for making me smile! I desperately needed it!)
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(https://s22.postimg.org/l96anluwt/Naamloos-3.png) (https://postimg.org/image/l96anluwt/)
(I did a double take when I first read this! Thanks, Brian, for making me smile! I desperately needed it!)
Share your pain with me, and gain strength from it!
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Again - 4 new Wackys today
Make the Depression Great Again Hat (Trumpocracy)
Baffleship (Alternative Facts)
Big Mess (Network Spews)
Bazonga (Network Spews)
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(https://s18.postimg.org/sxui8xlxh/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_WA006.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/sxui8xlxh/)
(https://s30.postimg.org/ovpznawh9/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S038.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ovpznawh9/)
(https://s14.postimg.org/jf9txks4t/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S039.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/jf9txks4t/)
I love Baffleship and Big Mess is pretty good too.
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It's just Tom Perez.
It's not even that. It's Tom Prez. Maybe a nod to the 1991 Prez Wacky? LOL! What doofus did this? And what other doofus didn't catch the spelling mistake?!?! They just keep thrusting this stuff out their ass...and that's exactly what it is (stuff which comes out your ass, if you know what I'm sayin' to ya). SOOOO glad I don't buy any of this...
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SOOOO glad I don't buy any of this...
Yeah, rub more of it in our faces, why don't cha? There's a small spot on my chin that Topps missed! If you'll be kind enough to touch up that one little spot, my "shit monster" costume for next Halloween will be 100% complete!!!
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Let me amend my post just above: not ALL of the recent stuff has been bad. Not all is worthless. There has been some cleverness and good art (and I think we all know which artists don't rush their work and produce respectable results). But, it sure looks like more and more of the lower end is surfacing. Doesn't change my mind: I am still soooo glad I don't purchase any of it. Just didn't want to come across as attacking ALL artists' work. <mic drop>
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Doesn't Sheldon say "Bazinga," not "Bazonga" on "Big Bang Theory"? Just wondering about the change in vowels...
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Doesn't Sheldon say "Bazinga," not "Bazonga" on "Big Bang Theory"? Just wondering about the change in vowels...
the change is to make it look similar to the name of the original product, which is "Bazooka" gum.
Although, I think "Bazinka" would have been a better fit
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The Bazonga title is loosely based on an idea of mine, and it was originally
supposed to, indeed, be "Bazinga!," but I learned this morning that the
term/word/phrase "Bazinga!" is trademarked and can't be used directly,
thus the slight change. (I think the exclamation point is part of the trademark, too!)
Ironically, I think "Bazonga" works just as well, and if you look up what
bazonga is slang for, it adds to the Wacky-ness! Great decision by Topps!
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Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the explanation.
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off to the unicorn races for the week, with 4 more titles
Unicappuccino - JungHwa Im
Puzzler Alphabet Soup - Joe Grossberg
Hammy-Let - JungHwa Im
Teed Off Tater Tots - JungHwa Im
(https://s2.postimg.org/m6cs2gbd5/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S040.jpg)(https://s12.postimg.org/yxjte501p/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S041.jpg)(https://s4.postimg.org/bk84wm6m5/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S042.jpg)(https://s28.postimg.org/fsogx86el/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S043.jpg)
and the basis for some of the pieces
(https://s18.postimg.org/marmmoqyx/Unicorn.jpg)(https://s2.postimg.org/ifty4m92h/636281013629153981-_Unicorn-_Frappuccino.jpg)(https://s22.postimg.org/doyqna5lt/image.jpg)(https://s24.postimg.org/f2mdtiur9/Hash_Browns.jpg)
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off to the unicorn races for the week, with 4 more titles
Unicappuccino
Puzzler Alphabet Soup
Hammy-Let
Teed Off Tater Tots
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/265x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S040.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/265x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S041.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/265x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S042.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/265x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S043.jpg)
Which PoD Wacky did I paint? Can you solve that Riddle?
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Which PoD Wacky did I paint? Can you solve that Riddle?
No guesses huh. Well one more hint, it's in the shape of a can...
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No guesses huh. Well one more hint, it's in the shape of a can...
OOoooohh.... ooh... pick me, pick me! Just saw this... I guessed it with out the hint! ;D
Great job, Joe! :great:
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OOoooohh.... ooh... pick me, pick me! Just saw this... I guessed it with out the hint! ;D
Great job, Joe! :great:
Thanks George, that gave me a laugh! Yes, George is correct, it's that one. As for your prize I will be sending a signed copy of the card!
My son Josh is a huge fan of the show Gotham and has been eagerly awaiting it's Spring return. I've been hearing a lot about it lately, so naturally had to paint up a Wacky. As usual I did have, as Ringo likes to say, a little help from my friends as the great Paul Harris lent a hand.
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Thanks, Joe, you're being way too kind! Puzzler Soup looks great, I'll have a bowl for dinner tonight!
Big kudos to a dear friend and one of the best guys I know!
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I think this is the last week of Trumpocracy. I should have two pieces in the set over the next few days. Haven't had any in the series in over 3 weeks I think (had an operation then got the flu then vacation...).
After this I'm not sure what's next but Network Spews will be continuing so I expect more Wackys on a weekly basis. There may be another new series as well.
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I think this is the last week of Trumpocracy. I should have two pieces in the set over the next few days. Haven't had any in the series in over 3 weeks I think (had an operation then got the flu then vacation...).
After this I'm not sure what's next but Network Spews will be continuing so I expect more Wackys on a weekly basis. There may be another new series as well.
Thanks for the update. Also good to know we can expect some more of your pieces. You've been missed. Trust me.
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I think this is the last week of Trumpocracy. I should have two pieces in the set over the next few days. Haven't had any in the series in over 3 weeks I think (had an operation then got the flu then vacation...).
After this I'm not sure what's next but Network Spews will be continuing so I expect more Wackys on a weekly basis. There may be another new series as well.
great news Dave. Your work has really been missed lately.
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No guesses huh.
I'm still working on the riddle spelled out in the bowl...
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a 5 card hit today!
Cushy Bullet Proof Vest - JungHwa Im
EPA Press Release - JungHwa Im
Snicker - David Gross
Boss Hacking Headphones - JungHwa Im
The X-tremely Old Folks - JungHwa Im
(https://s28.postimg.org/83xbii81p/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF158.jpg)(https://s23.postimg.org/n26rohrnv/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF159.jpg)(https://s15.postimg.org/3o2v2dt0b/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF160.jpg)(https://s14.postimg.org/oos2vnihd/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S044.jpg)(https://s4.postimg.org/f5nng0dyl/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S045.jpg)
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a 5 card hit today!
Cushy Bullet Proof Vest
EPA Press Release
Snicker
Boss Hacking Headphones
The X-tremely Old Folks
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF158.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF159.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-TF160.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S044.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S045.jpg)
I did Snicker. The rest are by Jungwha.
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You can tell.
Although I actually like the X-Files one.
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Snicker is really good :great:
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Yes Snickers is great and then we have the amateur artist doing the non funny other 4. Why must this continue, I dont know if its a language barrier or something else :-\
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Massive six card blowout today.
One Card Game - David Gross
Alternative Ivanka Dump Clothing - JungHwa Im
Rot Pruitts Pesticide - JungHwa Im
Susans Half-Cooked Rice - JungHwa Im
Scribble Scrabble - David Gross
Diet Mountain De-Mentia - JungHwa Im
(https://s23.postimg.org/v0w29pep7/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF162.jpg)(https://s18.postimg.org/9jcmp0nvt/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF163.jpg)(https://s7.postimg.org/6w6f5ypmz/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF164.jpg)(https://s1.postimg.org/q3nlwzmz3/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF165.jpg)(https://s4.postimg.org/4viwrk8cd/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF166.jpg)(https://s18.postimg.org/yh3pitf2h/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S046.jpg)
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I did two of these: ONE and Scribble Scrabble. The rest are Jungwha.
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Reminds me of "Horrid."
(https://s27.postimg.org/8rash4xof/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF164.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8rash4xof/)
(https://s24.postimg.org/yaf7sjoj5/s-l1600-1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yaf7sjoj5/)
And, upon closer examination, the upper green mist on both cans is identical.
Great! Now with a little "copying" here and a bit of "pasting" there, we can really start cranking out the quality artwork twice as fast!
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Reminds me of "Horrid."
(https://s27.postimg.org/8rash4xof/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_TF164.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8rash4xof/)
(https://s24.postimg.org/yaf7sjoj5/s-l1600-1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yaf7sjoj5/)
And, upon closer examination, the upper green mist on both cans is identical.
Great! Now with a little "copying" here and a bit of "pasting" there, we can really start cranking out the quality artwork twice as fast!
It's the same can and mist just stretched. The Rice and Mountain Dew ones are also using old WPs as the base.
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Whoa! The realism in this one is just uncanny! I admit, when I first glanced at this on my screen, I jumped back in bewilderment thinking that somebody had somehow magically placed an actual can of Mountain Dew on my laptop's keyboard. My heart is still pounding! I mean, look at it! Positively frightening!
(https://s9.postimg.org/qachvrb57/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S046.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qachvrb57/)
(Well, today wasn't that bad. Two real Wackys out of six.)
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Also.... the character's head in Diet Mt. Dementia is from the ANS 11 title - "Deepends"
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Also.... the character's head in Diet Mt. Dementia is from the ANS 11 title - "Deepends"
Wow, yup. Same head (well, same head but painted over).
I thought it was Morrissey from The Smiths at first.
What would make more sense is to have me, Smokin Joe, Neil and her just do one a day (Joe and Brent doing the GPKs with some of us filling in here and there). The quality would improve tremendously.
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Wow, yup. Same head (well, same head but painted over).
I thought it was Morrissey from The Smiths at first.
What would make more sense is to have me, Smokin Joe, Neil and her just do one a day (Joe and Brent doing the GPKs with some of us filling in here and there). The quality would improve tremendously.
Well Dave, I wouldn't mind be included once in awhile as well.
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OMG! You wonder how this mess, this farce, could ever become possibly worse - and then it does! Seriously! Now, along with everything else, we have to deal with "copy and paste" Wackys?
(https://s8.postimg.org/6xm21usnl/8d628f33fb033da511b9c4098185d724.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6xm21usnl/)
But, wait! I've spoken too hastily. Let's look at the positive benefits. Once this happens a few more times, we'll be able to collect pairs of cards and create our own WP "matching" games.
(https://s18.postimg.org/smvagipth/6826f23e3de117375dfd115efea57a6f.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/smvagipth/)
Or more like...
(https://s17.postimg.org/d4m7e83d7/o-_POOP-_EMOJI-_ICE-_CREAM-facebook.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d4m7e83d7/)
(https://s17.postimg.org/d4m7e83d7/o-_POOP-_EMOJI-_ICE-_CREAM-facebook.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d4m7e83d7/)
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It's amazing how you can see the difference in One and Scribble Scrabble and the other 4.
One is an artist, the other is NOT.
Does Topps not see this or do they just not care?
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along with everything else, we have to deal with "copy and paste" Wackys?
if you scroll up, you'll see I've included the original images for photoshopping for some from this week - such as the Hamlet book that has the same crease and dirt stains.
This has been going on for quite awhile unfortunately
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Or more like...
(https://s17.postimg.org/d4m7e83d7/o-_POOP-_EMOJI-_ICE-_CREAM-facebook.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d4m7e83d7/)
(https://s17.postimg.org/d4m7e83d7/o-_POOP-_EMOJI-_ICE-_CREAM-facebook.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d4m7e83d7/)
Hahahahaha
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if you scroll up, you'll see I've included the original images for photoshopping for some from this week - such as the Hamlet book that has the same crease and dirt stains.
This has been going on for quite awhile unfortunately
You're absolutely right! They are the very same stains!
Oh, for Heaven's sake! This is getting bad, bad, bad, bad, and BAD! So now were using altered Google images for Wackys, as well?
Wow! This "artist" must have been on Cloud 9 after she happened upon this ancient, cheesy book image. 90% of the work was already completed! Let's see, first block out some text with a few off white rectangles. (1 minute.) Second, type in some new text. (3 minutes, taking into account that damn "spell check" feature she's been forced to use as of late.) Third, block out Hamlet's silhouetted head with another white rectangle. (30 seconds.) Finally, grab some random black blob, throw it on top of Hamlet's head, and reposition the vector points on the right hand side into a pig's face. (5 minutes.)
So, a whooping nine and a half minutes! However, let's be fair. I'll throw a potty break in there somewhere and round everything up to a full quarter hour. (Although it's really none of my business, I cannot help but to wonder how much she was paid for this title - and, of course, the Herculean effort that went into it.)
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What would make more sense is to have me, Smokin Joe, Neil and her just do one a day (Joe and Brent doing the GPKs with some of us filling in here and there). The quality would improve tremendously.
That's an approach I'd really love to see - passing the baton around more amongst all the contributors (Joe G too!) and getting a more balanced approach with all the artists.
Seems like a good way to keep the energy and inspired ideas alive as well.
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It really makes me angry that this so called Topps artist has been allowed to tarnish the hard work and tradition that has made Wackys what they are.
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Double Whammy day
3 new Trumpocracy 2017: Network Spews Dailies and a new Event set - which are no longer reserved for just Holidays or Award shows apparently
AMERICAN AIRFINES AD - JungHwa Im
ELOHS STRANGE MAGIC KIT - David Gross
SMOKIN HAUTE WHEELS - David Gross
(https://s16.postimg.org/nwq5d4y85/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S047.jpg)(https://s29.postimg.org/v5yfxgpav/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S048.jpg)(https://s27.postimg.org/a41oag4pv/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S049.jpg)
LORD OF THE FLYES FESTIVAL SET
LORD OF THE FLYES FESTIVAL POSTER - Brent Engstrom
STEVEN SAD JEEZE! SANDWICH - David Gross
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-sets.html
(https://s16.postimg.org/e20zamej9/ARTGPK-16_C2_S-17_GPAP-_FFLF-_SET.jpg)(https://s30.postimg.org/cu44h6nj5/ARTGPK-16_C2_S-17_GPAP-_FFSJ-_SET.jpg)
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I'm a huge ELO fan, so that parody is gold to me!!!
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I did ELO, Prince and the Sandwich paintings. They changed my Hot Wheels name from my painting:
(https://s4.postimg.org/4go3uetnd/wp_princehotwheelsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4go3uetnd/)
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I'm a huge ELO fan, so that parody is gold to me!!!
I got 7 songs parodied on this painting!
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I'm a huge ELO fan, so that parody is gold to me!!!
Likewise... you have to look at this one closely. Almost an album full of references here.
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I got 7 songs parodied on this painting!
I count 8:
Living Thing
Turn to Stone
Don't Bring me Down
Evil Woman
Sweet Talkin' Woman
All Over the World
Strange Magic
Do Ya
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I count 8:
Living Thing
Turn to Stone
Don't Bring me Down
Evil Woman
Sweet Talkin' Woman
All Over the World
Strange Magic
Do Ya
Ha, yes, 8. I totally forgot one!
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It really makes me angry that this so called Topps artist has been allowed to tarnish the hard work and tradition that has made Wackys what they are.
Here's some quick related punch lines: (Wait for it.......)
'IM' am NOT and Artist followed closely by 'IM' am NOT a gag writer - lastly WE ARE PAYING TOO MUCH MONEY FOR THIS SHIT!!! :] :] :] :] :] :]
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I did ELO, Prince and the Sandwich paintings. They changed my Hot Wheels name from my painting:
(https://s4.postimg.org/4go3uetnd/wp_princehotwheelsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4go3uetnd/)
Dave, both your Prince Hot/Haute Wheels and the ELO ones are absolutely-freakin'-credible!
In a weird way, I sort of like the change from "hot" to "haute," makes me feel more Prince-y!
I know nada about this Frye Festival, I need to get out more!
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Oops, is it "Flye"? See, told ya.....
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Just one title today. Shocking! I kept refreshing to make sure I wasn't missing something.
JOHNNYS DELUXE COTTON BALLS - Neil Camera
(https://s16.postimg.org/9pqloyxad/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S050.jpg)
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Just one title today. Shocking! I kept refreshing to make sure I wasn't missing something.
JOHNNYS DELUXE COTTON BALLS
(https://s16.postimg.org/9pqloyxad/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S050.jpg)
Nope. You're right on target, Patrick. (Don't forget to purchase this one for the Premiere Club.)
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Latest email from Topps:
(https://s23.postimg.org/k1lgz1k07/d_W14_WAv_Pgk_ZJ8_VLEVd-uc-m8ld_KGxq_Rg_U77_ER9giq5_WPTHPj.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k1lgz1k07/)
So, what are Wacky collectors? Chopped liver?
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I did ELO, Prince and the Sandwich paintings. They changed my Hot Wheels name from my painting:
(https://s4.postimg.org/4go3uetnd/wp_princehotwheelsfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4go3uetnd/)
I have not purchased any of the Internet cards. This one though made me open the wallet. Very nice job!
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large lump today - 5 new titles
McDictators Ad - JungHwa Im
Delt Ya Some Pain Airlines Ad - JungHwa Im
Seasick Mermaid Sloppuccino - Neil Camera
Samstung Galixnay Wont8 - JungHwa Im
TV Guile: Roeseanne Barf - JungHwa Im
(https://s4.postimg.org/v6vrlqfkd/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S053.jpg)(https://s7.postimg.org/5ptp5pamj/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S054.jpg)(https://s7.postimg.org/ecurr2sd7/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S055.jpg)(https://s27.postimg.org/tdbpeauhv/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S056.jpg)(https://s8.postimg.org/yl9f4xm7p/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S057.jpg)
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large lump today - 5 new titles
McDictators Ad
Delt Ya Some Pain Airlines Ad
Seasick Mermaid Sloppuccino
Samstung Galixnay Wont8
TV Guile: Roeseanne Barf
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S053.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S054.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S055.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S056.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/R/ARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-S057.jpg)
which ones were done by... "you know who IM talking about"?? ( love these play on words) might be best to identify those going forward....just an idea...THX
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I think all of them are Im except the Starbucks one which I'd say was Neil.
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I think all of them are Im except the Starbucks one which I'd say was Neil.
freakin new it - thats the one i thought was the funniest.... :] :] :]go Neil!!Dave - you and Neil need to do them all!!IMO - that Prince one was Awesome!!
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Glad you liked that one! I am retired for at least a month from online duty because I'm working on the new GPK set.
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Print run numbers for the entire week were finally posted late Friday.
The Tuesday and Wednesday had the usual print runs in the 160-230 range that we've seen for the past couple months.
Thursday was a different story.
All the cards, GPK and Wacky, had very low sales.
But notably, 3 of the Wacky titles sold fewer than 100.
First time ever to drop below 100 for any of the online cards.
SEASICK MERMAID SLOPPUCCINO - 120
MCDICTATORS AD - 102
SAMSTUNG GALIXNAY WONT8 - 99
TV GUILE: ROESEANNE BARF - 98
DELT YA AIRLINES AD - 97
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Print run numbers for the entire week were finally posted late Friday.
The Tuesday and Wednesday had the usual print runs in the 160-230 range that we've seen for the past couple months.
Thursday was a different story.
All the cards, GPK and Wacky, had very low sales.
But notably, 3 of the Wacky titles sold fewer than 100.
First time ever to drop below 100 for any of the online cards.
I'm new to the POD model. What's the history with this kind of model? Has it been around long? I'm wondering about the longevity of a 'series' and the point where people say 'enuff is enuff'. I would think that interest would start to wane after a while and the series would experience fatigue.
Of course, if a product is good, it will find an audience and continue to sell well. And, not to rehash a worn out topic, but most of these cards are, Im mIme opinion, below par.
Heck, maybe sales were low because everyone was saving their money for the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie.
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I'm wondering about the longevity of a 'series' and the point where people say 'enuff is enuff'. I would think that interest would start to wane after a while and the series would experience fatigue.
I would agree. And whether one is part of the Bulk Buyer's Club or not, small fortunes have been doled out in pursuit of these cards. Face it, these are expensive sets. And as far as "collect 'em all" goes, there is absolutely no end in sight. I could see how this would daunt many, including myself.
On a similar note, just think how refreshing and undemanding it would be to be able to collect a set of 33 cards and 1 checklist puzzle. No parallels, etc., but just a simple set.
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On a similar note, just think how refreshing and undemanding it would be to be able to collect a set of 33 cards and 1 checklist puzzle. No parallels, etc., but just a simple set.
That's the plan for the next set of Pranky Products!
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That's the plan for the next set of Pranky Products!
What?!?!?!? Not 100 in the base set with parallel sets of red, green, pink, blue, orange, brown, silver, and gold? Sorry, Neil, that's a terrible plan. Wacky collectors will never warm to your idea ;)
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I'm new to the POD model. What's the history with this kind of model? Has it been around long? I'm wondering about the longevity of a 'series' and the point where people say 'enuff is enuff'. I would think that interest would start to wane after a while and the series would experience fatigue.
Of course, if a product is good, it will find an audience and continue to sell well. And, not to rehash a worn out topic, but most of these cards are, Im mIme opinion, below par.
Heck, maybe sales were low because everyone was saving their money for the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie.
LOL. GotG2.
I know that's what I was saving my money for! btw - It is Groot!
For history - PoD really kicked off with GPKs in Feb 2016 for the Iowa Caucus. Then it was non-stop mini-sets up through the year until the start of the Disgrace series in late September. It wasn't until mid-November that Wacky's started sporadically showing up.
It stayed heavy on the GPKs up until April, when the tables turned and now the majority are Wacky's.
Trumpocracy 2017 was a 'new' set that started Tuesday, and its sales were 346. So 'new' sets seem to start well. Everyone just wants card #1.
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What?!?!?!? Not 100 in the base set with parallel sets of red, green, pink, blue, orange, brown, silver, and gold? Sorry, Neil, that's a terrible plan. Wacky collectors will never warm to your idea ;)
You neglected to mention wood, lumber, leather, lace, grass, bronze, red ludlow, black ludlow, green ludlow, tan backs, white backs, autographed, sepia, printing plates, chrome, refractors, black, canvas black, rubber, craquelure, impressionist, cubist, plastic, coloring book, stained glass, pixelated, sandpaper, black & white, thermal, stone, super-sized, water color, needlepoint, fish eye, aluminum foil, comic book, mosaic, and wrought iron.
Come to think of it, does anyone actually know how many different types of parallels have been issued over the years?
MUST COLLECT THEM ALL!
And speaking of parallels, look at these beauties I just received in the mail!
"Sepia"
(https://s24.postimg.org/wy6h1ssup/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.44_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wy6h1ssup/)
"Thermal"
(https://s1.postimg.org/q5pnjnezv/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.44_PM_3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q5pnjnezv/)
"X-Ray"
(https://s11.postimg.org/kjrqyy4u7/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.45_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kjrqyy4u7/)
"Comic Book"
(https://s3.postimg.org/e1pe7vx7j/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.46_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/e1pe7vx7j/)
And my all-time-favorite, "Transparent!"
(https://s1.postimg.org/c9ki6oe5n/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.50_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/c9ki6oe5n/)
(Note: With apologies to Mr. Camera.)
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You neglected to mention wood, lumber, leather, lace, grass, bronze, red ludlow, black ludlow, green ludlow, tan backs, white backs, autographed, sepia, printing plates, chrome, refractors, black, canvas black, rubber, craquelure, impressionist, cubist, plastic, coloring book, stained glass, pixelated, sandpaper, black & white, thermal, stone, super-sized, water color, needlepoint, fish eye, aluminum foil, comic book, mosaic, and wrought iron.
Come to think of it, does anyone actually know how many different types of parallels have been issued over the years?
MUST COLLECT THEM ALL!
And speaking of parallels, look at these beauties I just received in the mail!
"Sepia"
(https://s24.postimg.org/wy6h1ssup/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.44_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wy6h1ssup/)
"Thermal"
(https://s1.postimg.org/q5pnjnezv/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.44_PM_3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q5pnjnezv/)
"X-Ray"
(https://s11.postimg.org/kjrqyy4u7/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.45_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kjrqyy4u7/)
"Comic Book"
(https://s3.postimg.org/e1pe7vx7j/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.46_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/e1pe7vx7j/)
And my all-time-favorite, "Transparent!"
(https://s1.postimg.org/c9ki6oe5n/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.50_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/c9ki6oe5n/)
(Note: With apologies to Mr. Camera.)
Careful what you wish for! You got me thinking about putting lenticulars in the next set!
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You neglected to mention wood, lumber, leather, lace, grass, bronze, red ludlow, black ludlow, green ludlow, tan backs, white backs, autographed, sepia, printing plates, chrome, refractors, black, canvas black, rubber, craquelure, impressionist, cubist, plastic, coloring book, stained glass, pixelated, sandpaper, black & white, thermal, stone, super-sized, water color, needlepoint, fish eye, aluminum foil, comic book, mosaic, and wrought iron.
MUST COLLECT THEM ALL!
And speaking of parallels, look at these beauties I just received in the mail!
"Sepia"
(https://s24.postimg.org/wy6h1ssup/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.44_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wy6h1ssup/)
"Thermal"
(https://s1.postimg.org/q5pnjnezv/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.44_PM_3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q5pnjnezv/)
"X-Ray"
(https://s11.postimg.org/kjrqyy4u7/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.45_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kjrqyy4u7/)
"Comic Book"
(https://s3.postimg.org/e1pe7vx7j/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.46_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/e1pe7vx7j/)
And my all-time-favorite, "Transparent!"
(https://s1.postimg.org/c9ki6oe5n/Photo_on_5-6-17_at_1.50_PM.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/c9ki6oe5n/)
(Note: With apologies to Mr. Camera.)
Hahahahahaha. This post is awesome. Well done BB
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For history - PoD really kicked off with GPKs in Feb 2016 for the Iowa Caucus. Then it was non-stop mini-sets up through the year until the start of the Disgrace series in late September. It wasn't until mid-November that Wacky's started sporadically showing up.
So, POD hasn't really been around that long. Well, we shall see how much the market will put up with and for how long.
I wonder what the break-even point is for Topps on these cards. 100? 50? 1? Would be interesting to know.
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Hahahahahaha. This post is awesome. Well done BB
Thanks, Brian. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
I'm beginning to see why so many Wacky enthusiasts collect "rainbows" - not simply to own all the parallels of a given title, but also because it allows one an added opportunity to compare and contrast the myriad, wonderful features of a particular title.
For example, in Neil Camera's "Stone Cold Crunchy Rocky Road," one can better appreciate the artist's skillful command of lighting when the original card is placed side-by-side with the "x-ray" parallel. Likewise, the illustrator's artistic mastery - nay, alchemistical wizardry - of color detail becomes so much more apparent when the "thermal" parallel is contrasted against the "comic book" parallel. Nowhere, however, in my humble opinion, are the subtle nuances of the painter's craft, proficiency, and capabilities made more evident than when one overlays the "transparent" parallel on the original title while pressing both firmly against a window pane on a clear, sunshiny day. The overall sensation one experiences is sublime, glorious, and, yes, dare I say, even exalting and spiritual.
(Note: I've yet to see this firsthand, but I've heard whispers that Mr. Camera even painted this particular title on the pelt of a wild boar (circa 1888) which he acquired while on holiday in Prague. Rumor has it that one must view this masterpiece through a special lens - or risk irreversibly scorching the retina's of one's eyes as this image is so remarkably strong and powerful.)
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updated sales plot for Wacky's. Color coding into monthly segments.
(https://s29.postimg.org/s2r6zjv07/Plot_to_109.png)
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On a similar subject - I was always under the impression that the Topps On-Demand products are available to purchase during the time slot they pick (24 hours or 1 week) but the Star Wars May the 4th On Demand set is sold out already?!! I wanted to get one for a simple base set, but waited too long I guess. Didn't want to pay $60. Now I have to deal with the eBay money grubbers! Hopefully someone will sell just a base card set for a decent price.
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On a similar subject - I was always under the impression that the Topps On-Demand products are available to purchase during the time slot they pick (24 hours or 1 week) but the Star Wars May the 4th On Demand set is sold out already?!! I wanted to get one for a simple base set, but waited too long I guess. Didn't want to pay $60. Now I have to deal with the eBay money grubbers! Hopefully someone will sell just a base card set for a decent price.
I was looking at those when I got the flyer last week.
You had to go to the page and read through the tiny details.
One of the few things they've done in limited supply
AVAILABLE ONE WEEK ONLY OR UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST
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I missed the Star Wars set, thought I had plenty of time to order. Damn.... Anyone have an extra??
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3 new ones today
Donald Dump's Dictionary
Donald Dump's Self-Report Card
Abraham Lincoln's Inauguration Book
Much better than most of the prior listings
(https://s15.postimg.org/rrkyhnj9z/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t005.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rrkyhnj9z/)
(https://s3.postimg.org/k3rfofwmn/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t006.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k3rfofwmn/)
(https://s3.postimg.org/izfr1jqov/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t007.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/izfr1jqov/)
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Boy, oh, boy! Seems almost everything is becoming dividided lately! The country is becoming dividided! The Bulk Buyers Club has become dividided! Even the Wacky titles are becoming dividided: Those with correct spelling and those without correct spelling!
(https://s30.postimg.org/mdy2ah1hp/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t007.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mdy2ah1hp/)
Please, please, please! These titles pass through multiple hands. Can't somebody run a quick spell check? To be honest, this is becoming an embarrassment.
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3 new ones today
Donald Dump's Dictionary
Donald Dump's Self-Report Card
Abraham Lincoln's Inauguration Book
Much better than most of the prior listings
(https://s15.postimg.org/rrkyhnj9z/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t005.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rrkyhnj9z/)
(https://s3.postimg.org/k3rfofwmn/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t006.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k3rfofwmn/)
(https://s3.postimg.org/izfr1jqov/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t007.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/izfr1jqov/)
You're kidding...right?!
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Yes and no.
On the up side, at least they made me laugh a little and are slightly artistic.
On the down side, these (and most of the other recent titles) aren't Wacky Packages (funny product parodies).
I guess the bar has gotten so low that if I laugh a little, they are OK.
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Is this supposed to say "China?" "Ghana?" Or is "Ghina" part of the gag, and I'm just not getting it?
(https://s11.postimg.org/tsnsyt1zj/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t005.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tsnsyt1zj/)
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"Ghina" is the way that Trump says China
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Is this supposed to say "China?" "Ghana?" Or is "Ghina" part of the gag, and I'm just not getting it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eUW3han1cQ
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These last few are just terrible wordy nonsense- totally away from the Wacky tradition :sad:
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"Ghina" is the way that Trump says China
The "gag" writer is making the mistake of thinking everyone is familiar with every bit of minutia Trump haters come up with to mock him. I had no idea what this meant either.
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To be honest, this is becoming an embarrassment.
And not just because of the spellelling.
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The "gag" writer is making the mistake of thinking everyone is familiar with every bit of minutia Trump haters come up with to mock him. I had no idea what this meant either.
These were all horrible in what everyone noted above - pls STOP!! and take an english class too...its all embassing... :sad: :sad: :sad:
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3 new titles today
Dump Ketchup for Steaks - Im
Jolly Orange Giant - Im
Donald Dump’s To Do List - Im
(https://s11.postimg.org/8bt9kt577/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t008-1.jpg)(https://s17.postimg.org/5je0yorj3/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t009-1.jpg)(https://s8.postimg.org/fr4d3m245/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t010-1.jpg)
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The ketchup and to do list ones - I'm being completely serious - I don't see a shred of humor, and in the case of the ketchup it just leaves me scratching my head. Someone is actually sending Topps money for these - wow.
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The ketchup and to do list ones - I'm being completely serious - I don't see a shred of humor, and in the case of the ketchup it just leaves me scratching my head. Someone is actually sending Topps money for these - wow.
This seems to me just a grass roots "election sour grapes" project from a Topps higher up. It's their contribution to giving Trump (& half their audience ~ more or less) the finger. Buy 'em or not, I don't think they really care, as long as they can spread their message.
Politics had nothing to do with wackys before the election, or for the past 50 years for that matter. These political wackys are purely agenda driven IMO. Could ANYONE imagine wackys like these coming out about Obama? The company & artists would have been burned at the stake.
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Could ANYONE imagine wackys like these coming out about Obama? The company & artists would have been burned at the stake.
Hillary is fair game, if only to create the illusion of balance. But Obama must always be sacrosanct.
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His right-side knee and calf appear to be attached backwards / sideways?
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Hillary is fair game, if only to create the illusion of balance. But Obama must always be sacrosanct.
During the election, they did a lot of GPK titles of Clinton and Sanders, as well as others in the race. There were also a couple of Obama parodies. I don't know if Topps would have now been doing mean spirited President Clinton "Wackys" had she won, or if this is an agenda thing as some have proposed. Meanwhile, I wish they would just stop. Reaganets and Prez were funny (to me, anyway), but they were one sticker in sets of at least 44, and actually seemed like Wackys. Most of the new "Wackys" Topps is offering are not funny, don't seem like Wackys, and now we're getting them in batches.
I guess with Topps keeping this up, there is no way to keep politics out of the Wacky discussions.
Topps - PLEASE STOP!!!!!!!!
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I guess with Topps keeping this up, there is no way to keep politics out of the Wacky discussions.
Topps - PLEASE STOP!!!!!!!!
I totally agree with your request. Politics don't belong in wackys.
I wouldn't hold out much hope that fan requests on this issue will be entertained. Considering how calculating Topps is regarding their numbers, I'm sure they've done the math and have figured consequential lost wacky sales to be a number they can live with in order to promote their message. It's not really a bell you can unring at this point. It only seems to be escalating.
After all, it is their brand to do with as they please. You can only take Neil's advice and vote with your wallet and let the chips fall where they may.
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I totally agree with your request. Politics don't belong in wackys.
I wouldn't hold out much hope that fan requests on this issue will be entertained. Considering how calculating Topps is regarding their numbers, I'm sure they've done the math and have figured consequential lost wacky sales to be a number they can live with in order to promote their message. It's not really a bell you can unring at this point. It only seems to be escalating.
After all, it is their brand to do with as they please. You can only take Neil's advice and vote with your wallet and let the chips fall where they may.
NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!!! :o :o :o :o
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His right-side knee and calf appear to be attached backwards / sideways?
I'm not sure what is going on there either.
buy hey, at least all the peas are perfect replicas of the Jolly Mean art
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Here's an idea for a Topps Wacky Package available on the Topps site: A Chuck E. Cheese's spoof calling it "Trump D. Cheese's"
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Here's an idea for a Topps Wacky Package available on the Topps site: A Chuck E. Cheese's spoof calling it "Trump D. Cheese's"
Well, it's about as funny and decipherable as theirs, so why not?
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But hey, at least all the peas are perfect replicas of the Jolly Mean art.
Wow! They sure are! So is the container, too! What an "uncanny" coincidence!
Wait a minute. I'm getting this strange sense of deja vu...
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I'm not sure what is going on there either.
buy hey, at least all the peas are perfect replicas of the Jolly Mean art
I am disgusted with the reuse of vintage art in this fashion, and the political part just makes it worse. Topps may own the art, making it legal (I assume), but this is just so wrong. Some of the new "Wackys" are actually Wackys, and so I would like to purchase them (at a reasonable price). But, I am sick to death of the political stuff. And, abominations like the Jolly Orange Giant could make me stop buying any new Wackys.
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In a way, the following title is a perfect metaphor for what Topps' new order thinks of the classic, vintage Wackys and the spirit they represented. Yes, let's just squish them to death.
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Hillary is fair game, if only to create the illusion of balance. But Obama must always be sacrosanct.
To be fair, you can't really parody... say, actor J.K. Simmons, the same way you would actor Gary Busey. One of them lends himself to endless parody, while the other does not. So it would be hard to imagine this happening with any other President, because it's hard to imagine any other president presenting so much material to parody.
Obama was brilliantly parodied at times, but how much mileage can you get out of showcasing how even-tempered someone appears to be? Ask, Key and Peele - they did a pretty great job of it with Obama. Obama also had a sense of humor about it. He may have made decisions you didn't like or agree with, but he rarely invited parody the way our current president seems to do on a daily basis.
Not to say that this might not also be deeply biased, but if you think that our President doesn't bring most of this onto himself, I'd say that you're not paying attention. He may be doing things at times that a president is actually supposed to do, but he's also doing a lot of things that make him look like a living, breathing parody at times.
Aside from all of that, it does seem that as humorless, sensitive to parody, and without wit our current president appears to be, some of these Wackys do seem to be on a a path to be equally humorless and without wit.
Which is too bad. Because they've got a such a rich resource to draw from.
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In a way, the following title is a perfect metaphor for what Topps' new order thinks of the classic, vintage Wackys and the spirit they represented. Yes, let's just squish them to death.
(https://s2.postimg.org/f6nykx645/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t009-1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f6nykx645/)
Not My Wackies. Nuff said.
Andrew
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To be fair, you can't really parody... say, actor J.K. Simmons, the same way you would actor Gary Busey. One of them lends himself to endless parody, while the other does not. So it would be hard to imagine this happening with any other President, because it's hard to imagine any other president presenting so much material to parody.
Obama was brilliantly parodied at times, but how much mileage can you get out of showcasing how even-tempered someone appears to be? Ask, Key and Peele - they did a pretty great job of it with Obama. Obama also had a sense of humor about it. He may have made decisions you didn't like or agree with, but he rarely invited parody the way our current president seems to do on a daily basis.
Not to say that this might not also be deeply biased, but if you think that our President doesn't bring most of this onto himself, I'd say that you're not paying attention. He may be doing things at times that a president is actually supposed to do, but he's also doing a lot of things that make him look like a living, breathing parody at times.
Aside from all of that, it does seem that as humorless, sensitive to parody, and without wit our current president appears to be, some of these Wackys do seem to be on a a path to be equally humorless and without wit.
Which is too bad. Because they've got a such a rich resource to draw from.
I read this, and I had to scratch my head for a few minutes to even begin to figure out how to respond because of what I saw as assumptions and biases in most of the statements.
All I'll say about Obama is that just because his rhetoric is polished doesn't mean he is above parody. If you don't see it, it's probably because you believe it or agree with it. For those that may not agree with him, he appears to be dripping in arrogance and condescension. But be careful, because the emperor has no clothes... He is not arrogant or condescending, you must be an ignorant racist.
Could you imagine Trump telling the democrats - "We won..." to try and gain consensus? How many hours of network news would that fill? Or if he said, "You have to pass my healthcare bill to see what's in it." They would be storming the White House on either of those remarks. These were the hammers and crowbars that the Dems used to enact Obamacare.
Trump was only possible because of Obama. It's the pendulum swinging the other way.
These Trump wackys are nothing but low-blow political attacks. They are not parodies, they are mockeries meant to debase and demean. What a sad 50th anniversary change in direction of such a smile inducing hobby.
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All I'll say about Obama is that just because his rhetoric is polished doesn't mean he is above parody.
In one sense, Trump is kind of the anti-Obama, where I think he does a lot to make himself look worse than he really is. I would bet a die cut pack that there is nothing to all this Russian nonsense, but he gives it legs by being overly defensive and combative, which is just his instinct. I hope he can learn to polish that a little as his term progresses, but it doesn't even matter much at this point since to many he can do no right.
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Well, it's about as funny and decipherable as theirs, so why not?
LOL! LOL! Now, THAT'S funny!
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I am sick to death of the political stuff.
I am not seeing the humor in them.
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To be fair, you can't really parody... say, actor J.K. Simmons, the same way you would actor Gary Busey. One of them lends himself to endless parody, while the other does not. So it would be hard to imagine this happening with any other President, because it's hard to imagine any other president presenting so much material to parody.
Obama was brilliantly parodied at times, but how much mileage can you get out of showcasing how even-tempered someone appears to be? Ask, Key and Peele - they did a pretty great job of it with Obama. Obama also had a sense of humor about it. He may have made decisions you didn't like or agree with, but he rarely invited parody the way our current president seems to do on a daily basis.
Not to say that this might not also be deeply biased, but if you think that our President doesn't bring most of this onto himself, I'd say that you're not paying attention. He may be doing things at times that a president is actually supposed to do, but he's also doing a lot of things that make him look like a living, breathing parody at times.
Aside from all of that, it does seem that as humorless, sensitive to parody, and without wit our current president appears to be, some of these Wackys do seem to be on a a path to be equally humorless and without wit.
Which is too bad. Because they've got a such a rich resource to draw from.
Dude - that total bullshit every one can be parodied - I think they should pay the Trumpster royalities b/c without him they could not fleece us as well as they have!!
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In one sense, Trump is kind of the anti-Obama, where I think he does a lot to make himself look worse than he really is. I would bet a die cut pack that there is nothing to all this Russian nonsense, but he gives it legs by being overly defensive and combative, which is just his instinct. I hope he can learn to polish that a little as his term progresses, but it doesn't even matter much at this point since to many he can do no right.
I agree totally, I think he is playing with the media :] :] :] :]
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The real villain here is Topps - taking people's money and hiring crappy talent to produce some of these online POD cards. I'm not going to mention artist names because I don't want another slap on the wrist from the moderator from hurting someone's feelings, but Baked Bears summed it up by with his satire post on how crappy parody art can be produced by any one of us in a matter of minutes! $9.99 each is an absolute rip off for some of these!!
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Yeah, they need to retire this for a good while. Here's my recipe for the online sets:
Tuesday: One ANS real product parody
Wednesday: One Old School parody
Thursday: One ANS postcard (if that is feasible).
After 55 of the ANS that is considered a set and the set number starts again. After 32 Old School it's a set and the set number starts again. Postcards 32 as well.
Off some other things after each set concludes (maybe a wax wrapper or a flat box they can assemble themselves).
Have some kind of club where you can sign up for the year and save on shipping as they can ship after each set finishes. Something like that.
And don't use one particular artist.
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Yeah, they need to retire this for a good while. Here's my recipe for the online sets:
Tuesday: One ANS real product parody
Wednesday: One Old School parody
Thursday: One ANS postcard (if that is feasible).
After 55 of the ANS that is considered a set and the set number starts again. After 32 Old School it's a set and the set number starts again. Postcards 32 as well.
Off some other things after each set concludes (maybe a wax wrapper or a flat box they can assemble themselves).
Have some kind of club where you can sign up for the year and save on shipping as they can ship after each set finishes. Something like that.
And don't use one particular artist.
I'm all for this suggestion!
I don't know about the rest of you, but sometimes it feels as if I'm standing in some gray, dreary Wacky-less wasteland, shell-shocked, clinging only to a worn and faded card of my faraway love, Swiss Mess, desperately hoping against hope that a radiant shaft of sunlight might break through the dark, roiling sky above. Please, please, SlamJim, use your powers of persuasion to give us an illuminating light such to as which you have alluded!
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What a sad 50th anniversary change in direction of such a smile inducing hobby.
Depressing, yet very well stated.
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I agree totally, I think he is playing with the media :] :] :] :]
More like a "Master of the Media." One of the best.
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Yeah, they need to retire this for a good while. Here's my recipe for the online sets:
Tuesday: One ANS real product parody
Wednesday: One Old School parody
Thursday: One ANS postcard (if that is feasible).
After 55 of the ANS that is considered a set and the set number starts again. After 32 Old School it's a set and the set number starts again. Postcards 32 as well.
Off some other things after each set concludes (maybe a wax wrapper or a flat box they can assemble themselves).
Have some kind of club where you can sign up for the year and save on shipping as they can ship after each set finishes. Something like that.
And don't use one particular artist.
I read this post as a ray of light in a dark time. I trust things will improve in the future. The Wacky spirit is alive and well. It just has to re-assert itself with Topps Management.
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Wackys CORE IDEA was to parody actual products. This is what made us laugh over the years. We love the comparison to actual products and the close funny changes made by a Wacky.
ALL LOST except for the precious few. Political and current event stuff just doesnt translate. Humor and art execution are terrible. Topps may care about making money but between the 50th Set and this Trump Series, their credibility has dropped for doing Top work. Like they now accept crap art as normal which has made me sketch again doing Wackys on my own.
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I read this, and I had to scratch my head for a few minutes to even begin to figure out how to respond because of what I saw as assumptions and biases in most of the statements.
All I'll say about Obama is that just because his rhetoric is polished doesn't mean he is above parody. If you don't see it, it's probably because you believe it or agree with it. For those that may not agree with him, he appears to be dripping in arrogance and condescension. But be careful, because the emperor has no clothes... He is not arrogant or condescending, you must be an ignorant racist.
Could you imagine Trump telling the democrats - "We won..." to try and gain consensus? How many hours of network news would that fill? Or if he said, "You have to pass my healthcare bill to see what's in it." They would be storming the White House on either of those remarks. These were the hammers and crowbars that the Dems used to enact Obamacare.
Trump was only possible because of Obama. It's the pendulum swinging the other way.
These Trump wackys are nothing but low-blow political attacks. They are not parodies, they are mockeries meant to debase and demean. What a sad 50th anniversary change in direction of such a smile inducing hobby.
I never meant to say that Obama was above being parodied, but if that's how you took it, I apologize. I certainly voted for him and I did like him, but that didn't mean that I agreed with every part of every policy he enacted while president. Or every statement and decision made by Democratic Leadership. I regularly endeavor to check my biases for and against those I might have them for. I make an effort.
That said, if you believe that "Trump was only possible because of Obama" than perhaps you could agree that Wacky Packages that are "nothing but low-blow political attacks" and "mockeries meant to debase and demean" could have only been possible because of Donald Trump; a man who used those approaches so successfully in his rise to the office of President of the United States.
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Wackys CORE IDEA was to parody actual products. This is what made us laugh over the years. We love the comparison to actual products and the close funny changes made by a Wacky.
ALL LOST except for the precious few. Political and current event stuff just doesnt translate. Humor and art execution are terrible. Topps may care about making money but between the 50th Set and this Trump Series, their credibility has dropped for doing Top work. Like they now accept crap art as normal which has made me sketch again doing Wackys on my own.
There have been a few good ones among the mess in these these purposely-political Wackys, but I do agree that most of them should have never been published.
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Dude - that total bullshit every one can be parodied!!
I never said otherwise.
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In one sense, Trump is kind of the anti-Obama, where I think he does a lot to make himself look worse than he really is. I would bet a die cut pack that there is nothing to all this Russian nonsense, but he gives it legs by being overly defensive and combative, which is just his instinct. I hope he can learn to polish that a little as his term progresses, but it doesn't even matter much at this point since to many he can do no right.
I agree with much of this. I think regarding Trump being defensive and combative as "just his instinct" is giving a lot of benefit to doubt, but that's okay. I do think Trump is hiding his tax returns because they'll make him look bad, similarly to why Hillary Clinton hid her Wall Street speech transcripts - because they'll make her look bad (and they did, when parts of them were leaked).
Remove bias and it seems clear that in both instances, they both have something to hide, lest they'd have released their stuff.
Trump adds to his issue because he actually made a campaign promise to release his returns (after "the audit" if I recall his statement correctly), but now says he doesn't have to and won't be releasing even after the audit because he "won the election" (maybe adding "in a landslide" to that statement) - I forget the exact quote as he mentions his election win pretty regularly. So Trump invites a little more there because he's hiding them AND going back on the promise of releasing them, using seemingly unrelated logic and reasoning. So, Trump loads it up with extra to chew on.
Trump certainly has got something to hide with those returns (as Clinton certainly did with those speech transcripts), but I'd be shocked if it's something that shows he's colluding with the Russian government. I'm sure it's just more stuff he doesn't want people to know and could embarrass his brand, like how in private he has bragged about being able to grab women's privates.
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For my own sanity doing these Trump cards I made sure that the majority of them were based on real products.
Real:
Garbage Pail Kids (twice)
Liquid Plumber
Pillsbury Cake Mix
Dunkin Hines
Tiffany
Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes
Ban
DEVO Record
My First Science Kit
Operation Game
Twister
UNO Game
Scrabble Game
Snickers
Milky Way
Mad Libs
Fruit of the Loom Underwear
Herr's Chips
Ice Breakers Mints
Bic White Out
Monopoly
Made up:
Concert Ticket
Greeting Card
Calculator
T-Shirt
Bracelet
GPS System
Cologne
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I made sure that the majority of them were based on real products.
Very much appreciated!
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For my own sanity doing these Trump cards I made sure that the majority of them were based on real products.
Real:
Garbage Pail Kids (twice)
Liquid Plumber
Pillsbury Cake Mix
Dunkin Hines
Tiffany
Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes
Ban
DEVO Record
My First Science Kit
Operation Game
Twister
UNO Game
Scrabble Game
Snickers
Milky Way
Mad Libs
Fruit of the Loom Underwear
Herr's Chips
Ice Breakers Mints
Bic White Out
Monopoly
These were all worthy of the Wacky name, IMO. I especially liked the UNO card, BTW.
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That said, if you believe that "Trump was only possible because of Obama"
When I said that, I meant that after 8 years of a "leader" acting more like a scolding and disapproving parent than a president, lecturing ad nauseam, selectively enforcing the law, promoting an underlying tone that we should be ashamed of ourselves and our history, that our enemies are our own fault and that we should reorient ourselves according to our critics,
when, a leader comes along and reminds us that we are the greatest nation on earth, not because of our arrogance, or that we are better than anyone else, but because we are founded on the values of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; that even our detractors come to our country to realize their dreams because they are not permitted or able to in their native countries; and to allow ourselves to be overrun and our culture and way of life to be sacrificed at the hands of our enemies and critics would be a fatal blow not just to our country, but to the world, those that waited out the 8 year clock took action at the polls.
Wacky Packages that are "nothing but low-blow political attacks" and "mockeries meant to debase and demean" could have only been possible because of Donald Trump; a man who used those approaches so successfully in his rise to the office of President of the United States.
Trump was an effective fighter in winning first the primaries and then the election. All elections are dirty fights, and so by your logic, all politicians would deserve the treatment Trump is receiving by way of these wackys.
He is direct, unlike most of the slithery politicians who avoid direct confrontation, direct answers and kneel at the alter of political correctness. I find it refreshing given the current climate of everyone looking for hidden meanings and slights in everything that's said so they can point to someone who's feelings are being hurt.
There is a big difference between parody, poking fun and just being downright angry and mean spirited.
If Topps was part of the mainstream media, I would not be surprised at these attacks. I am not concerned for Trump regarding this issue. He is obviously able to handle himself and has thick skin. I am fed up with the double standard and the disregard for the millions of Americans that are proud, not ashamed, of our country and want to preserve and continue to improve it, not destroy it as it was founded. Topps is also taking a swipe at us with this hatred via their attacks on Trump.
Not that I want to continue this thread, since I don't, but I would ask if Pat could relocate the previous and continued political posts to a separate thread, maybe titled "Commentary on Topps Politicizing Wackys". Although I would split off the thread, I would also say that it should stay in the General Wacky Discussion area, not elsewhere, since Topps has brought the topic to wackys. This way, those that aren't interested in or want to avoid the politics will be easily able to.
I don't come to the forum to fight or argue or even talk politics, but to enjoy the hobby, which has become more difficult here lately. Please don't take my invitation to split this thread as an open invitation to continue debating these issues. I think that's best done elsewhere by those that have the desire. I'm just tired of only hearing one side of the political story throughout the media, and now here via these political "wackys" so I felt the need to respond.
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He is obviously able to handle himself and has thick skin.
I respect you having a point of view, even though I disagree with much of it. Your views of Obama are your opinions - and I won't waste time debating them.
However, I would take umbrage at your understanding of the term "thick skin". I think you may have a fundamental misunderstanding of what that means. Here's its antonym:
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thin-skinned
adjective
adjective: thin-skinned
sensitive to criticism or insults.
"these bloggers sure are a thin-skinned crowd"
synonyms: sensitive, oversensitive, hypersensitive, easily offended, easily hurt, touchy, defensive
"you can't benefit from constructive criticism if you're going to be so thin-skinned"
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I'm reasonably confident that objective reality shows us that our current president is actually and unprecedentedly thin-skinned. Possibly the most thin-skinned President to have held the office in modern times. Astoundingly so. There isn't a perceived slight that goes un-responded to or attacked in response. He has endlessly complained about the press "not being very nice" to him, etc.
Give him whatever other benefit of the doubt you will, but let's not abuse the language like this so profoundly. Calling him thick-skinned is, frankly, quite parody-worthy.
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I respect you having a point of view, even though I disagree with much of it. Your views of Obama are your opinions - and I won't waste time debating them.
However, I would take umbrage at your understanding of the term "thick skin". I think you may have a fundamental misunderstanding of what that means. Here's its antonym:
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thin-skinned
adjective
adjective: thin-skinned
sensitive to criticism or insults.
"these bloggers sure are a thin-skinned crowd"
synonyms: sensitive, oversensitive, hypersensitive, easily offended, easily hurt, touchy, defensive
"you can't benefit from constructive criticism if you're going to be so thin-skinned"
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I'm reasonably confident that objective reality shows us that our current president is actually and unprecedentedly thin-skinned. Possibly the most thin-skinned President to have held the office in modern times. Astoundingly so. There isn't a perceived slight that goes un-responded to or attacked in response. He has endlessly complained about the press "not being very nice" to him, etc.
Give him whatever other benefit of the doubt you will, but let's not abuse the language like this so profoundly. Calling him thick-skinned is, frankly, quite parody-worthy.
Yes, I'd prefer to agree to disagree politically speaking unless we could have a friendly conversation in person, though there are many other things I'd prefer to discuss. I find doing this in writing to be tedious and filled with miscommunications and misunderstandings. Your intentions and manner are cordial and I respect your right to have an opinion even though we seem to primarily and fundamentally disagree.
Regarding my use of the term thick skinned: Identifying and responding to attacks I would call self defense. Trump stands out so much in contrast to others because he doesn't cower in the corner or cave to aggressive liberal pc criticism like so many others. IMO, there are very few people who would be able to stand up to the media onslaught that he regularly endures in order to move his (and his constituents') agenda forward.
Obama had the path paved for him with an agenda driven democratic majority for most of his term and the media running defense and lobbing softballs to him during his entire term. Any hint of opposition drew an angry lecture and activist threats.
If you would prefer, I'll use tough instead of thick skinned, but my interpretation of thin skinned means overly defensive from insecurity and weakness, not the refusal to take other peoples' crap.
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Soooooo.... how about them Wackys that are available for only 24 hours? :P
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If you would prefer, I'll use tough instead of thick skinned, but my interpretation of thin skinned means overly defensive from insecurity and weakness, not the refusal to take other peoples' crap.
I see what you're trying to get at and I understand your gut is telling you that his behavior is something to be admired because you fundamentally believe in the core nature of the man's character. You believe him to be decent strong man. I certainly respect your desire to see greatness in our country and its people and traditions (and its current leader), don't get me wrong. I want all of those things to be true too.
I'd offer you one final thought: If you don't think President Trump is thin-skinned, and by your definition is NOT "overly defensive from insecurity and weakness". But instead, his behavior proves that he is actually strong and simply "refuses to take other people's crap" - then I'll pose a hypothetical question to you:
By contrast, how do you think someone who IS thin-skinned (and weak and defensive) in the way you define it would have responded to the Donald Trump-related skits on Saturday Night Live? How would a thin-skinned person's response have been different from Donald Trump's?
To my assessment, a thick-skinned person (in the White House) wouldn't give a crap about what Saturday Night Live says because a satirical television show that has made fun of presidents for 40 years is not worthy of the President's notice. But if your assessment differs, I'm willing to hear that.
And if you hold true after considering what I've just posed, that President Trump is still not thin-skinned in your opinion because of the reasons you lay out -- Then I'd offer up that you could use that same logic you use, to characterize what you currently call this PC insecure rush to be offended and hypersensitive as just "threatened people refusing to take other people's crap".
Because it's clear you don't appreciate a culture of hyper-sensitive people who look everywhere for offense, and when they find it and feel offended they make a big deal out of it by responding to the offense. Maybe they aren't hypersensitive and looking everywhere for offense, maybe they just share that quality you imbue our current president with, "A refusal to take other people's crap." Maybe they're just that damned strong.
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Soooooo.... how about them Wackys that are available for only 24 hours? :P
no wackys today, but did you see the 3 levels of Derek Jeter autograph cards that went up for sale? 25 @ $1000, 10 @ $2000 and 1 @ $5000?
just 36 cards totaling $50K.
Sold out in seconds flat!
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no wackys today, but did you see the 3 levels of Derek Jeter autograph cards that went up for sale? at $1000@25, $2000@10 and $5000@1?
just 36 cards totaling $50K.
Sold out in seconds flat.
:o
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I personally feel that the President is more defensive and combative about inconsequential things than he needs to be. I think that's a fundamental part of his personality and one area where he could stand to improve.
However, I have no doubt that he is treated unfairly by the media, and in a way no other candidate or president has been before. I can list countless examples, but here are just a couple:
When Bill O'Reilly had his recent scandal, the Today Show, in reporting it, cited the President's support of Bill (done in a general way: "he's a good guy" or something similar). To me it's clear that the president was offering support to a friend during a trying time, and nothing more. The Today show used it as an opportunity to bring up Trump's own sexual harassment accusations, implying it was one offender supporting another. Outrageously unfair.
During the campaign, every time leftist agitators fomented violence at a Trump rally, the media would blame the victim, implying that the violence was the result of Trump's message. Unfair, and nothing like what would happen if skinheads descended upon a Hillary rally.
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How would a thin-skinned person's response have been different from Donald Trump's?
Reagan did it with humor, Trump makes a direct response. There are as many possible ways to deal with it as there are people in the position. I don't think this question can be answered in a vacuum because there are too many other factors involved. Your interpretation of Trump's response as insecure and defensive vs. mine as take no crap has more to do with whether you agree with him or not and the motives you assign. I don't believe anyone can say for 100% sure.
And if you hold true after considering what I've just posed, that President Trump is still not thin-skinned in your opinion because of the reasons you lay out -- Then I'd offer up that you could use that same logic you use, to characterize what you currently call this PC insecure rush to be offended and hypersensitive as just "threatened people refusing to take other people's crap".
Because it's clear you don't appreciate a culture of hyper-sensitive people who look everywhere for offense, and when they find it and feel offended they make a big deal out of it by responding to the offense. Maybe they aren't hypersensitive and looking everywhere for offense, maybe they just share that quality you imbue our current president with, "A refusal to take other people's crap." Maybe they're just that damned strong.
This topic is such a can of worms, I don't even want to go down that rabbit hole. All I'll say is that thank God we still live in a country where, at least for the time being, no matter how crazy, you are still free to respond in any way you want to any real or perceived offences if that's what you choose to spend your life doing.
I see what you're trying to get at and I understand your gut is telling you that his behavior is something to be admired because you fundamentally believe in the core nature of the man's character. You believe him to be decent strong man. I certainly respect your desire to see greatness in our country and its people and traditions (and its current leader), don't get me wrong. I want all of those things to be true too.
I think this is a bit of common ground and a good place to put this conversation to rest. I think the horse is dead.
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Reagan did it with humor, Trump makes a direct response. There are as many possible ways to deal with it as there are people in the position. I don't think this question can be answered in a vacuum because there are too many other factors involved. Your interpretation of Trump's response as insecure and defensive vs. mine as take no crap has more to do with whether you agree with him or not and the motives you assign. I don't believe anyone can say for 100% sure.
Well, if your assessment is that Reagan DID have a thick skin, I'd agree. And I think there is actually a lot of credence and verifiable evidence to point that fact. At least there's nothing that anyone could interpret as "thin-skinned" in his behavior. The assessment for Reagan doesn't require an interpretation of behavior that might seem counter to it. Unless you can point to where Reagan responded (with humor or otherwise) to Saturday Night Live or any other form of satire. I'm pretty sure he was above that fray. He simply didn't respond to it. Hard to imagine Reagan as thin-skinned because he did not indicate it in his behavior because it didn't meet the definition of it.
By your interpretation, any thin-skinned individual is just not "up for taking crap from people". Yet, I suspect you don't equally apply that thinking.
Regardless, if we allow a president's motives to be entirely up for arbitrary interpretation as you suggest, why are we holding up the questionable humor of these Wacky Packages to a higher standard? It's pretty ridiculous, but I think that is where we are. If an elected official's defensiveness can be attributed to strength and mean-spirited behavior to "just how politics are played", maybe we also need to look at these Wacky's with similarly open minds and modern eyes. I'm sure we can similarly justify how little they seem to be qualified to be called "Wacky Packs". And maybe now we can understand why someone at Topps will be unwilling to consider them as inappropriate or not worthy, no matter how much information we can provide them to show that they are.
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I personally feel that the President is more defensive and combative about inconsequential things than he needs to be. I think that's a fundamental part of his personality and one area where he could stand to improve.
However, I have no doubt that he is treated unfairly by the media, and in a way no other candidate or president has been before. I can list countless examples, but here are just a couple:
When Bill O'Reilly had his recent scandal, the Today Show, in reporting it, cited the President's support of Bill (done in a general way: "he's a good guy" or something similar). To me it's clear that the president was offering support to a friend during a trying time, and nothing more. The Today show used it as an opportunity to bring up Trump's own sexual harassment accusations, implying it was one offender supporting another. Outrageously unfair.
During the campaign, every time leftist agitators fomented violence at a Trump rally, the media would blame the victim, implying that the violence was the result of Trump's message. Unfair, and nothing like what would happen if skinheads descended upon a Hillary rally.
I think there's definitely a good deal of hypocrisy and I again agree with much of this. It was, in many respects, biased reporting (as Bill O'Reilly himself was often guilty of). I recall reading an editorial from an African American college student who attended a Trump rally, and she espoused how people were nice to her and polite. And then she stood up and started chanting her Anti-Trump messages, and how things changed. And I thought, "Well, what did you expect? The same thing would happen at a Clinton rally."
So, I do think there was a lot of biased reporting, and there still is. It's difficult to find un-biased reporting, but some attempt at critical thinking removed from propaganda is helpful. I, for instance, don't really bother with how much is being spent to protect the President during his weekly golf outings. To me, that's just the cost of doing business when you're president, and is as irrelevant now as it was when the right were doing flips and criticizing Obama's travel or his golf outings. It's hypocrisy, of course, but that's how it goes.
What I find fascinating, is the brazen-ness of the current hypocrisy. Job numbers that "were fake" before, change a tenth of a percent, and are still great, but now "they're real". And, it seems that while I "get the joke" a lot of people embrace this material as writ and real. It just isn't. I recall Trump (and the GOP) decrying the Unemployment numbers as "fake" and my response was "Fair enough, then let's come up with a new metric that is accurate, and apply it fairly across administrations." But of course, that wasn't what they wanted at all... it was just hypocrisy and politics, and my sliver of hope with Trump was that he wasn't going to fall into those tried and true tropes of Washington. Yet he is, and with vigor.
I also don't care if he "builds a wall" or not. I see the problems with budgeting it, but all it's going to do is throw a few billion in a hole that may or may not add some kind of border protections (it's not clear that it will actually solve the problems it is espousing to solve). But that's fine. Lots of programs end up not accomplishing much.
I have deeper problems with this man and the content of his character. I embrace unprecedented behavior by a President because one hopes for change in a system that seems loggerjammed. And I was intrigued by "Drain the Swamp". But I'm equally dismayed at going back on his tax returns campaign promise. And appointing his children to official White House positions with significant power. To me, in any other administration, it would have been a constitutional crisis, but now? Meh... There is more I find deeply troubling, but it's more of the same.
So, I don't believe I operate from a position of blind bias. I have bias, certainly, but also the ability to process new information, even if it is counter to my beliefs.
Wanted to add a 'for instance' to that: On China, Trump railed on them as a currency manipulator. And I think he believes they still are. Yet he seems to have indicated that he won't label them as such because they may be helping rein in North Korea. That sounded like a reasonable compromise to me and one I could support. I have other examples I could offer, but that is at least one.
I do think my unlikely hope that he would really bust down the flawed problems in Washington has already proven to be misled. I don't see him getting rid of lobbyists or fighting for Congressional term limits, or ending any of the corrupt-seeming issues with money controlling our political system. He seems uniquely unconcerned with such things, now that he is in office.
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Soooooo.... how about them Wackys that are available for only 24 hours? :P
Perhaps they were moved to another thread?
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Perhaps they were moved to another thread?
Sorry, I don't see an option to split a topic. I can lock this topic and start two new ones if that's the consensus.
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That may be best.
It will allow those who wish to continue the political discussion to do so among themselves.
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Sorry, I don't see an option to split a topic. I can lock this topic and start two new ones if that's the consensus.
Would prefer not to lock this one. Hopefully we'll get back on topic here and further discussion can be picked up in a new thread.
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Would prefer not to lock this one. Hopefully we'll get back on topic here and further discussion can be picked up in a new thread.
That makes sense to me, Patrick.
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I don't think anyone wishes to continue the political discussion.
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2 new cards today
Kellyanne Conjob - Im
Where’s Richard? - Joe Grossberg/Paul Harris concept
(https://s22.postimg.org/i0hit7f6p/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t013-1.jpg)(https://s8.postimg.org/5mkgfoxb9/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s059-1.jpg)
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Yes, Where's Richard is mine and it's another collaboration with the great Paul Harris. When painting it, I was reminded of all those wonderful cartoons Sergio Aragones would draw in the margins of MAD magazine when we were kids. There's a bunch of original series and ANS Wacky characters snuck in there, some very obvious and some more obscure. Here's a larger scan for anyone who wants to take a little peak.
(https://s27.postimg.org/awp250zcf/Where_s_Richard_final_Joe_G_150dpi.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/awp250zcf/)
Ps. Please note - it's Politic's Free! See I was listening!
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Yes, Where's Richard is mine and it's another collaboration with the great Paul Harris. When painting it, I was reminded of all those wonderful cartoons Sergio Aragones would draw in the margins of MAD magazine when we were kids. There's a bunch of original series and ANS Wacky characters snuck in there, some very obvious and some more obscure. Here's a larger scan for anyone who wants to take a little peak.
(https://s13.postimg.org/s11rtumv7/Where_s_Richard_final_Joe_G_150dpi.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s11rtumv7/)
Ps. Please note - it's Politic's Free! See I was listening!
Really nice job! I see Run Tony, the poor Hurtz bird, the 61 mag goat, the Grave Train Dalmatian, and one of the Ditch Masters dudes.
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Really nice job! I see Run Tony, the poor Hurtz bird, the 61 mag goat, the Grave Train Dalmatian, and one of the Ditch Masters dudes.
Dave, thanks so much! I'm embarrassed to say but it took me a week to do. So you got 5 so far, there are actually 10 but as I said some are kinda obscure. I'll give you one that's mostly hidden, you can just see Cap'n Crud's feet above the kid with the baseball bat. Also does that woman dancing on the far right look familiar and what team is that ball player on?
ps. I was really happy with how the 61 old goat came out and really glad Topps let me keep what he was peeking at!
pps. There are also 6 of the newer Wacky characters in there. One, I'm pretty sure, is impossible to figure out.
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Yes, Where's Richard is mine and it's another collaboration with the great Paul Harris. When painting it, I was reminded of all those wonderful cartoons Sergio Aragones would draw in the margins of MAD magazine when we were kids. There's a bunch of original series and ANS Wacky characters snuck in there, some very obvious and some more obscure. Here's a larger scan for anyone who wants to take a little peak.
(https://s13.postimg.org/s11rtumv7/Where_s_Richard_final_Joe_G_150dpi.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s11rtumv7/)
Ps. Please note - it's Politic's Free! See I was listening!
great job JOE!!! its refreshing and great!! now if we can only get "IM out of HERE'" we would be Good.... :o :o :o
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great job JOE!!! its refreshing and great!! now if we can only get "IM out of HERE'" we would be Good.... :o :o :o
Joe, thanks! I do love doing these but I just wish I was quicker. No new ones in the pipeline yet but let me talk to Paul Harris and see if we can come up with something fun.
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Joe, you're too kind as to what I did to help you out with this.
Joe worked hard on this one, it was not an easy one to paint! There is one character on there (partially seen) that I suggested, but may be tough to identify! Everything about this concept is perfect!
Team Grossberg and Harris is just getting started, working with Joe is not "working" at all, I'm having the time of my life and am honored to be involved!
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Really nice job! I see Run Tony, the poor Hurtz bird, the 61 mag goat, the Grave Train Dalmatian, and one of the Ditch Masters dudes.
Cutter Bye fairy, Smartz dog, My Little Bony...
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Cutter Bye fairy, Smartz dog, My Little Bony...
Adventure Crime, TV Garbage, Mop n Glop, Muggle?, Baseball player has an N ball cap, as on Weakies...
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Robert and Patrick, good eyes! Especially the Mop and Glop, I didn't that anyone would recognize her! Yes, that's Muggle but it's the image from my original rough and not Brent's final awesome painting. The impossible one I mentioned is the crying kid behind the word "just". He's from an ANS series 11 Wacky. Oh and no one's noticed the character Paul had me add. As a hint, it's the first official Wacky that Paul Harris wrote.
(https://s1.postimg.org/hj6chfiij/Muggle_Joe_G_Rough_091013.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hj6chfiij/)
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one Wacky title today
13 Reasons It Doesn’t Make Sense - Im
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s061-1.jpg)
based on a Netflix series that just got renewed for a second season
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYTFmNzRlNWYtMmFmNi00ZTFiLWJhODgtOGM5ODQ5NTgxZWUwL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTExNDQ2MTI@._V1_UX182_CR0,0,182,268_AL_.jpg)
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I've been a loyal buyer up until this one. (I know what you are all saying - What took you so long????)
BUT NO WAY CAN I BUY THIS ONE - NOT A CHANCE!!!
THIS IS CRAP!!!!
I needed to break the cycle and I appreciate Topps putting out this garbage today so I could finally stop the need to "collect them all"
It is quite liberating ;)
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I've been a loyal buyer up until this one. (I know what you are all saying - What took you so long????)
BUT NO WAY CAN I BUY THIS ONE - NOT A CHANCE!!!
THIS IS CRAP!!!!
I needed to break the cycle and I appreciate Topps putting out this garbage today so I could finally stop the need to "collect them all"
It is quite liberating ;)
THX - my point EXACTLY!!! getting worse and worse...She's lucky TRUMPSTER doesn't run Topps or SHE WOULD and SHOULD BE FIRED!!!!! >:D >:D >:D >:D
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It is quite liberating ;)
Yes, very liberating once that feeling of suffocation disappears.
All hail the Bulk Buyers "Economy" Club!
(Waiting to see what happens with the "select" cards Dr. Deal has listed on eBay. Might try it myself. As it stands, I have a few hundred tied up in cards that I'll probably never bother to look at again.)
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Yes, very liberating once that feeling of suffocation disappears.
All hail the Bulk Buyers "Economy" Club!
(Waiting to see what happens with the "select" cards Dr. Deal has listed on eBay. Might try it myself. As it stands, I have a few hundred tied up in cards that I'll probably never bother to look at again.)
I sold about ten last night and will now reduce the price on the remaining cards to move them. $3.00 per card including shipping. That price is INSANE.
Andrew
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BUT NO WAY CAN I BUY THIS ONE - NOT A CHANCE!!!
certainly not at full price!
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I sold about ten last night...
Hey, at least you got about $50 back! (Who would have thought?)
Just think, now you can reinvest that - in a big, whopping five card 24 HOUR EVENT SET!
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So...
Does WP/GPK artwork now follow the path of cartoons and graphic novels?
(https://s9.postimg.org/p1k60ucgb/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s061-1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/p1k60ucgb/)
(https://s7.postimg.org/rzagp57d3/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s060-1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rzagp57d3/)
Just can't stop &%$#ing, I mean, tinkering with tradition, can they?
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That Garbage Pail Kids card is getting lots of attention on facebook. Might be the most hated card art ever.
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That Garbage Pail Kids card is getting lots of attention on facebook. Might be the most hated card art ever.
Yeah, I just came from there... a virtual hornet's nest!
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That Garbage Pail Kids card is getting lots of attention on facebook. Might be the most hated card art ever.
Except for the logo, that doesn't seem to bear any resemblance to a GPK.
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https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-network-spews/view-martian-wacky-packages-network-spews.html
(https://s7.postimg.org/5qjf408c7/SKU_ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S064.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5qjf408c7/)
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https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-network-spews/view-martian-wacky-packages-network-spews.html
(https://s7.postimg.org/5qjf408c7/SKU_ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S064.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5qjf408c7/)
Is that you Neil? hope its part of the ECON CLUB???
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https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-network-spews/view-martian-wacky-packages-network-spews.html
(https://s7.postimg.org/5qjf408c7/SKU_ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S064.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5qjf408c7/)
Neil, fun stuff! I didn't even see that Martian sightings were back in the news but they're certainly a perennial favorite!
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Love View martian!
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Is that you Neil? hope its part of the ECON CLUB???
For everyone but you Joe. >:D
Your Club membership has been...
wait
for
it
Cancelled!!!
Kidding
This is one of those titles we should be buying extras of to boost the sales numbers
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https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-network-spews/view-martian-wacky-packages-network-spews.html
(https://s7.postimg.org/5qjf408c7/SKU_ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S064.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5qjf408c7/)
That reminds me of a sketch card I have from MAO, have to look............
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Two sweet titles today, both from Neil
TOP SECRET - Neil Camera
VIEW MARTIAN - Neil Camera
(https://s24.postimg.org/pj5cf9zk5/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t015.jpg)(https://s21.postimg.org/9omthqt5j/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s064_1.jpg)
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Neil hit both of these titles out of the ballpark. very nice :great: :great: :great:
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Two sweet titles today, both from Neil
TOP SECRET - Neil Camera
VIEW MARTIAN - Neil Camera
(https://s24.postimg.org/pj5cf9zk5/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t015.jpg)(https://s21.postimg.org/9omthqt5j/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s064_1.jpg)
Both very, very impressive! Well done! Bravo!
"View-Martian," in particular, really goes above and beyond. This title was not only knocked out of the ballpark, but launched into orbit. The really cool thing about this card is, despite any associations it may have with current events, it can also stand on its own in nearly any WP set, past, present, and future. A true, full-blooded Wacky! The inclusion of the disc and flying saucer was also a nice touch.
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NOW THOSE ARE MORE LIKE IT!!!!
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Topps On-Demand Wacky's Return to Form! Let's hope this is the beginning of a bright period.
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I ordered 10 extra ViewMartians to help push the sales numbers on this. Letting Topps know to keep these glorious Wackys coming!
if anyone wants one, or some, of the ViewMartians just $5 each, plus postage :great:
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Im confused. Im not used to these authentic looking Wackys. :P
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I ordered 10 extra ViewMartians to help push the sales numbers on this. Letting Topps know to keep these glorious Wackys coming!
if anyone wants one, or some, just $5 each, plus postage :great:
Drat! You should've sent that dough my way and I'd make sure to keep them coming! ;) JK!
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Both very, very impressive! Well done! Bravo!
"View-Martian," in particular, really goes above and beyond. This title was not only knocked out of the ballpark, but launched into orbit. The really cool thing about this card is, despite any associations it may have with current events, it can also stand on its own in nearly any WP set, past, present, and future. A true, full-blooded Wacky! The inclusion of the disc and flying saucer was also a nice touch.
This card has no associations with current events!! It is just an awesome Wacky!!!
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I ordered 10 extra ViewMartians to help push the sales numbers on this. Letting Topps know to keep these glorious Wackys coming!
if anyone wants one, or some, just $5 each, plus postage :great:
I'll take two to help our cause, Patrick. Thanks!
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I ordered 10 extra ViewMartians to help push the sales numbers on this. Letting Topps know to keep these glorious Wackys coming!
if anyone wants one, or some, of the ViewMartians just $5 each, plus postage :great:
I'll take one if still available!
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Patrick,
If nobody buys anymore from you, I'll take three more of these - for a grand total of 5 cards (excluding my BBC card.)
If you do sell out, though, I'll still take my original two (unless somebody else wishes to have them.) Then I'm going to purchase 10 more from Topps - for both the cause and as a small future investment (which I figure can't hurt, being they are a limited run never to be printed again. I'm fairly confidant that in a few years from now, they'll be worth far more than $5 - being the going rate right now is $9.99.)
Please keep me posted, if you wouldn't mind, either on this thread or by PM.
Thanks again!
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Rob,
Only 3 spoken for, so you can get 5. Takes it up to 8.
If there are enough additional takers, I'll try to work an order if 20, and see if I can get the lower price.
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I'll take one if still available!
you got it - one reserved for you.
2 more available - your Mars Attacks set is incomplete without one
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you got it - one reserved for you.
2 more available - your Mars Attacks set is incomplete without one
I'll take one Patrick.
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Pat,
If there are any more I will do one.
JOE
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Pat,
If there are any more I will do one.
JOE
I will take one or 2 if there's any left...lmk add to my others...
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I will take one or 2 if there's any left...lmk add to my others...
there was 1 left - and it's yours now.
still a few hours left to make an additional order, if there's big enough interest
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there was 1 left - and it's yours now.
still a few hours left to make an additional order, if there's big enough interest
i am down for another one - if you start a new buy lot...
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So here's the big question concerning the online sets. Let's say there was a normal Wacky Packages card up for the day. Does that sell better than a Trump card? They were regularly selling between 200-300 for quite awhile. Once Jungwha started doing the majority of them they've dropped to roughly 110-150. So...is it the art, the subject matter, both?
So let's say a card like this appeared.
(https://s30.postimg.org/6omlpnhi5/wp14_Chipsdestroy_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6omlpnhi5/)
Would it sell better or does it need Trump to get a base of at least 100. I wonder if there is a base that buys it BECAUSE of Trump and the remaining people are the normal fan base. Is it 100 or so WITH Trump and also 100 or so WITHOUT Trump. It's no longer 200+ without one or the another. That's the question.
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First, I would buy that card immediately!!!
And NO MORE TRUMP - its just not that funny anymore
A Wacky a day doing product spoofs (that have nothing to do with Politics) - SIGN ME UP
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First, I would buy that card immediately!!!
And NO MORE TRUMP - its just not that funny anymore
A Wacky a day doing product spoofs (that have nothing to do with Politics) - SIGN ME UP
I agree except they should 2 more with Trumpster- about the Ice Cream and the Steak - those would be funny - IM sure Dave or Neil would kill those... :] :] :] :] :]
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I would buy them everyday if there was No Trump and the art is good. But only in the bulk deal, I can't afford 10 bucks for one card.
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So here's the big question concerning the online sets. Let's say there was a normal Wacky Packages card up for the day. Does that sell better than a Trump card? They were regularly selling between 200-300 for quite awhile. Once Jungwha started doing the majority of them they've dropped to roughly 110-150. So...is it the art, the subject matter, both?
So let's say a card like this appeared.
(https://s30.postimg.org/6omlpnhi5/wp14_Chipsdestroy_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6omlpnhi5/)
Would it sell better or does it need Trump to get a base of at least 100. I wonder if there is a base that buys it BECAUSE of Trump and the remaining people are the normal fan base. Is it 100 or so WITH Trump and also 100 or so WITHOUT Trump. It's no longer 200+ without one or the another. That's the question.
When these were introduced, I expected that they would be the non-sports equivalent of the Topps NOW cards where an item was taken from the current news and somehow given the WP or GPK's treatment. So given that that is the premise... some politics is inevitable. And I think most of us would be okay with that if perhaps the politically oriented ones didn't come so frequently, and so (ahem) artistically unwelcome. I may be in the minority, but I love a good political jab now and then. Take the recent TOP SECRET title from Neil. I can't see any of the hard core WP fanatics here having a negative reaction to that one. It's tied into an actual product in true WP tradition and it's a great gag but doesn't wreak of a political agenda. Just a nice jab and out.
I am not a hard-core fanatic about the border or die cut issues, but WPs have always been about great, fun artwork. You and Neil, amongst others, consistently deliver in that regards. Personally, I would really like to see more WP cards based on other news events other than politics in the same vane as the GPK Grammy cards and that ilk. I know not every WP collector is a news hound that keeps abreast of everything on a daily basis. And given the premise of these cards stated earlier, these may not be for them.
I usually only collect GPK base releases and have not been buying the new GPK cards. As I have seen them roll out Trump after Trump card, I keep thinking to myself, when will the GPK fans get sick of this repetitiveness. I think the WP fans have a lower threshold and have already hit that point. So to summarize, keep doing some politics but tone down the percentage and keep the artwork high quality and the gags, nice and gaggy. I think most of the contributing artists have been doing that, save for one. I would guess somewhere up the chain someone is asking for this high quantity and accepting the low quality. They are the one(s) to be reminded of what WPs are about.
Sco(o)t singing off after his best BAKED BEARS wordy words homage.
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So here's the big question concerning the online sets. Let's say there was a normal Wacky Packages card up for the day. Does that sell better than a Trump card? They were regularly selling between 200-300 for quite awhile. Once Jungwha started doing the majority of them they've dropped to roughly 110-150. So...is it the art, the subject matter, both?
So let's say a card like this appeared.
(https://s30.postimg.org/6omlpnhi5/wp14_Chipsdestroy_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6omlpnhi5/)
Would it sell better or does it need Trump to get a base of at least 100. I wonder if there is a base that buys it BECAUSE of Trump and the remaining people are the normal fan base. Is it 100 or so WITH Trump and also 100 or so WITHOUT Trump. It's no longer 200+ without one or the another. That's the question.
Dump the Dump Trump Campaign Please. Just give us Real Wackies.
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Sco(o)t signing off after his best BAKED BEARS wordy words homage.
You go, Sco(o)t! :great: :great: :great:
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What Scot said.
Topps tried to milk their Golden Goose, and that never ends well.
1. 4-6 quality titles a week. Stay with quality over quantity and gain our trust, and wallets, back.
2. More Wacky, less political. It was fun for awhile, but it reached saturation and Topps lost their dealer and bulk buyers. I think a balance of current event themed Wackys, a political Wacky or two, some standard Wackys and maybe a Neil Attacky Pack thrown in once in a while, would be good. With a focus on real products, and having a mix of artists.
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Just received some more of the online cards in the mail - and Spews #56 has the wrong banner on the back.
Our first error card, I believe.
(https://s13.postimg.org/qwiqrvzyv/Galaxy_GPK.jpg)
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Just received some more of the online cards in the mail - and Spews #56 has the wrong banner on the back.
Our first error card, I believe.
(https://s13.postimg.org/qwiqrvzyv/Galaxy_GPK.jpg)
Lovely - and I assume because they were POD they can't correct them.
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Lovely - and I assume because they were POD they can't correct them.
Seems like it'd be incredibly easy to churn out corrected copies using digital files. But would they?
I have no idea if this would even be considered defective by their definition?
And if it was, would they just be replaced by the latest online card instead and not the original image?
"The Topps Company will replace any Topps produced card that is determined to be damaged or defective from any current-year product (only), while supplies last. Topps will send a replacement of similar value (same card not guaranteed)."
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So here's the big question concerning the online sets. Let's say there was a normal Wacky Packages card up for the day. Does that sell better than a Trump card? They were regularly selling between 200-300 for quite awhile. Once Jungwha started doing the majority of them they've dropped to roughly 110-150. So...is it the art, the subject matter, both?
So let's say a card like this appeared.
(https://s30.postimg.org/6omlpnhi5/wp14_Chipsdestroy_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6omlpnhi5/)
Would it sell better or does it need Trump to get a base of at least 100. I wonder if there is a base that buys it BECAUSE of Trump and the remaining people are the normal fan base. Is it 100 or so WITH Trump and also 100 or so WITHOUT Trump. It's no longer 200+ without one or the another. That's the question.
So here's the big question concerning the online sets. Let's say there was a normal Wacky Packages card up for the day. Does that sell better than a Trump card? They were regularly selling between 200-300 for quite awhile. Once Jungwha started doing the majority of them they've dropped to roughly 110-150. So...is it the art, the subject matter, both?
I would say, yes, it is the "quickie" artwork. A quickie (as we know) tends to get the job done, yet still leaves one feeling unsatisfied, yearning for something more and/or better. And yes, it is probably also the subject matter - or more to the point, the stale subject matter that is no longer new and novel. As many have already pointed out, we've been "Trumped" to death. I also believe that two other factors came in to play. 1) In the beginning, many people believed that these PoD sets would be somewhat short-lived (as opposed to infinite) or just few titles, a few nice surprises popping up here and there, nothing more. But then it got to the point where we saw 26 cards in a two week period! 2) The cards are just too bloody expensive! After shelling out hundreds of dollars (particularly, in my case, before the Bulk Buyers Club,) one was spending the equivalent of a phone, gas, and/or electric bill every month. Thus, I would say that many factors have come in to play: 1) the high prices, 2) the repetitive political subject matter 3) the "infinite" sets, and 4) the diminished artwork and so-called "humor."
Would it sell better or does it need Trump to get a base of at least 100. I wonder if there is a base that buys it BECAUSE of Trump and the remaining people are the normal fan base. Is it 100 or so WITH Trump and also 100 or so WITHOUT Trump. It's no longer 200+ without one or the another. That's the question.
I would say that there is a base of card collectors, though not necessarily WP collectors, that not only buys the cards because of Trump, but also because of the political/current event items as well. (I think these people would purchase the cards whether they said "Wacky Packages" on them or not.) I would also say there is a base that buys the cards simply because they are Wacky Packages. Thus, we have two extremes. I might also suggest that there is a "middle" base that buys the cards because of the Trump/political/current events themes AND because they are also WP. I fall into the latter two categories, though not the first. Most of the time, I could care less about political humor. (But that's just me.) I do purchase these cards, though - even if I didn't really care for them - primarily because they say "Wacky Packages" on them (for what that is now worth) which puts me in the exclusive WP category. But then there are some cards I purchase - my favorite being "Donopoly" - specifically because of the political/WP connections. This title just couldn't work without the political aspect. So, although you might alienate SOME members of either extreme group by including or excluding Trump, I believe most of the PoD purchasers fall somewhat into the middle group.
I sense you posted your queries because you are in the process of formulating an argument, for WP in general, for Topps, perhaps, and/or also for yourself. What sells? VS What doesn't sell? Would "Chips Destroy" sell as it is? I'm certain. (Like others stated, I would buy this title in a heartbeat.) Would it sell more, though, if the mad scientist was President Trump (or if the evil morsels had Trump hair?) In all honesty - and I'm kicking myself as I write this - I would say, "Yes." It would give it a "current, up-to-date edge." But, I also think it would sell just as well if the mad scientist wasn't Trump, but maybe a scientist representative of a large corporation of today - a corporation that has spawned something evil out of vats of strange, controversial additives and preservatives with lengthy, unpronounceable names. The "Pack to the Future" subset took a similar approach in 2011 with "DNAnimals" and "Polar Spring." I could be mistaken, however I believe that either of these titles could easily fit into the "Network Spews" set today as the ideas behind them are current, part and parcel of our modern age. As it stands, the sketch "Chips Destroy" is a "traditional" WP. With a few alterations, perhaps even one line of additional text, it could also easily have that "current edge." (And you wouldn't need Trump.)
After much thinking, I believe that, yes, many people (and Topps) are looking for something fresh and up-to-date. THIS DOESN'T NECESSARILY MEAN POLITICAL, THOUGH. There are many, many, many other ideas out there, right now. One just has to attune oneself to search for inspiration in different places (which can be a pain, perhaps, but not impossible.) Just as Jay Lynch searched the supermarkets, etc. for ideas in the past, one would also have to do the same today - as well as searching the latest news and periodicals for tie-ins. The world of science and technology always seems to be offering up new and interesting "sensations." And then then are some things, though forever changing, that are always current: Automobiles, blockbusters, and television programs, for example. (The "LEGGO BOOTMAN" title sold well, did it not?) I would think at this particular point in time, we could have a new WP - I mean, Network Spews - movie title once a week from now until September. (The parody could be a take on the actual movie, itself, or a product could be parodied so as to incorporate elements of the movie. "Alien: Covenant" was just released. With a little thought, I'm sure one could come up with a parody. Just off of the top of my head, how about "alien bacon" instead of "Canadian bacon?" Perhaps an alien could be curled up inside a egg, cheese, and alien bacon muffin - or have the top peeling back, like an alien egg pod? Or perhaps cage-free alien eggs?) I also think "broader" controversial topics perhaps might work better (as opposed to daily news items.) For example, global warming, fracking, oil pipelines, cloning, etc.. These topics are not just here today, gone tomorrow - such as somebody carrying a can of &$#%ing Pepsi, I mean, honestly! (Just thinking about that title begins to get me rattled!) - but with us to stay for the foreseeable future. Also, such topics are very well-known to most people (more familiar, say, then the latest, overnight country pop singer.) Lastly, even if something is old school - such as the band E.L.O - as we so recently saw, opportunities often arise in which to create brand new parodies out of the old that people can connect with in today's world. As I said, fresh ideas are out there. We just have to look in different places for them. And the world of politics is just a very small piece of the iceberg. If we really, really must keep things current and cutting edge, I say forget "Trumpocracy" and focus more on "Network Spews."
(Hope I wasn't too wordy!)
(https://s17.postimg.org/lx4g0yq7f/alien-3-the-cocoon-sequence--aquatic-facehugger-.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lx4g0yq7f/)
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(Hope I wasn't too wordy!)
[loud buzzer sound, a la Family Feud] ;D
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[loud buzzer sound, a la Family Feud] ;D
Yes, and then a long shepherd's crook sneaks out and suddenly yanks me offstage!
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Sales numbers for Wednesday and Thursday just got posted this morning
I thought Martian would beat Top Secret, but both outsold the Im piece by ~100, so that is awesome. Hopefully this will be seen for what it is - quality wackys can still sell decent numbers.
W 13 REASONS IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE (Im) - 102
Th TOP SECRET (Camera) - 204
Th VIEW MARTIAN (Camera) - 200
and Wednesday saw the lowest seller yet - the much talked about Im piece "TRENDY SOCKS TRUDEAU" GPK - at a mere 76.
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Patrick, interesting stuff. If we relate this back to Dave Gross's initial questions it seems the answers are:
1) Yes, there is a Trump bump and it does seem to have a significant impact on sales.
2) The 200 range is the upper limit of non-Trump sales right now as a non-Trump card that had an extra push from collectors wanting to increase its sales, just reached that number.
So would a non-Trump classic Wacky reach the magic number of 200 every day? This would seem to say no that only cards that get the extra push would. It seems the range of 120 (Neil Camera's Seasick Mermaid Sloppiccino) to 154 (my Where's Richard) would be more likely.
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Patrick, interesting stuff. If we relate this back to Dave Gross's initial questions it seems the answers are:
1) Yes, there is a Trump bump and it does seem to have a significant impact on sales.
2) The 200 range is the upper limit of non-Trump sales right now as a non-Trump card that had an extra push from collectors wanting to increase its sales, just reached that number.
So would a non-Trump classic Wacky reach the magic number of 200 every day? This would seem to say no that only cards that get the extra push would. It seems the range of 120 (Neil Camera's Seasick Mermaid Sloppiccino) to 154 (my Where's Richard) would be more likely.
But would something equally as "current" - besides Trump, himself - also make that leap?
Examples:
Texas Teeth Tacos - 226
Tillerson is Tired - 216
Chicken Fries - 203
Prince - 232
Diet De-Mentia - 210
Tater Tots - 211
Kellyanne's Microwave Camera - 240
Puzzler Soup - 277
Divided - 229
Baffleship - 201
Tales from Script - 278
Besides "Diet De-Mentia," The only common factor I see is that they are all current events.
(I would have thought artwork mattered, as well. Guess not. Honestly, it makes my head spin thinking about all of this 24 hour stuff. As far as I see, there is no sense to it. "De-Mentia" and "Kellyanne" both outsell "View Martian?" Really? I don't get it. I wish somebody who liked and purchased "De-Mentia" and "Kellyanne" for $9.99 would speak up and explain why, because I'm just not getting it. I promise, I won't criticize. In fact, I won't even reply back. I would just like somebody to point out what I am obviously missing. Thanks!)
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But would something equally as "current" - besides Trump, himself - also make that leap?
Examples:
Texas Teeth Tacos - 226
Tillerson is Tired - 216
Chicken Fries - 203
Prince - 232
Diet De-Mentia - 210
Tater Tots - 211
Kellyanne's Microwave Camera - 240
Puzzler Soup - 277
Divided - 229
Baffleship - 201
Besides "Diet De-Mentia," The only common factor I see is that they are all current events.
(I would have thought artwork mattered, as well. Guess not. Honestly, it makes my head spin thinking about all of this 24 hour stuff. As far as I see, there is no sense to it. "De-Mentia" and "Kellyanne" both outsell "View Martian?" Really? I don't get it. I wish somebody who liked and purchased "De-Mentia" and "Kellyanne" for $9.99 would speak up and explain why, because I'm just not getting it. I promise, I won't criticize. In fact, I won't even reply back. I would just like somebody to point out what I am obviously missing. Thanks!)
Yes, but those were weeks ago. The drop has been steady each week because the artwork quality went down dramatically. The fact that two non-Im pieces did get to 200 is important and good news. We need to draw back people that completely tuned out over the last few months. If we can get the numbers back up to 250+, slow down to 3-6 a week we can have some real Wackys. Neil, Smokin Joe and I have been discussing this at great length and want to get these back on track for the fans (and for our own enjoyment). 100 sales is not going to cut it.
The fact of the matter is Topps screwed this up royally. We feel we can right this ship. Stop buying the crap cards and go all in on the real WPs and that will do it. I don;t mind some political cards as well as long as the gag is a real product and it's a good gag with good art.
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Here, here, Dave, Joe, and Neil. I applaud your concern and efforts - and will support them.
With all due respect, though, somebody is buying the crap cards. Who? For the life of me, I don't know. And an even better question is your original question, "Why are they buying them?" If we don't know who they are and why they are buying them, how do we influence them, an unknown, unseen, unheard entity - that just happens to like crap cards?
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Here, here, Dave, Joe, and Neil. I applaud your concern and efforts - and will support them.
With all due respect, though, somebody is buying the crap cards. Who? For the life of me, I don't know. And an even better question is your original question, "Why are they buying them?" If we don't know who they are and why they are buying them, how do we influence them, an unknown, unseen, unheard entity - that just happens to like crap cards?
I think it's more likely people who just want to complete the sets.
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Neil, Smokin Joe and I have been discussing this at great length and want to get these back on track for the fans (and for our own enjoyment). 100 sales is not going to cut it.
I know that this is part of your livelihood, so I support by buying, but in the buyer's club at $4 each -- Thanks Patrick! When Topps sells 100 of these, how much money do they make? Let's pretend that 40 are purchased in lots of 20, so that's $80 x 2 and the rest are purchased at $10 each = 60 x $10. That's about $760 for very low printing costs (maybe $10 total) plus whatever they pay you for the art. A company like Topps isn't going to get rich at that rate, so I'm surprised they bother. My fear is that they'll eliminate the bulk discount altogether, and we'll be back to paying $10. I love your talent and your work, but that's too rich for me.
It reminds me of the days about 20 years ago when bungee jumping was so popular. I went to a local fair that had a 50 foot crane and was selling tickets for $20 to jump off the crane. We were there for about 5-6 hours and only saw a handful of people jump. So they made about $100 a day. If they'd sold the tickets for $10, I'm sure they would've had more than 10 people jump, and if they'd sold them for $5, the line probably would've been longer than the one for the fried Twinkies! I don't know why Topps feels that they have to gouge the hard-core collectors like this. Putting together a Wacky set of 5 per week and selling them for $10 would encourage much more people to buy.
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I think it's more likely people who just want to complete the sets.
That's me. Sorry :-[
The Im cards are mostly terrible, but I want the complete set. I suppose that makes me part of the problem :-\
I'm in complete agreement with you about how to right the ship, though.
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That's me. Sorry :-[
The Im cards are mostly terrible, but I want the complete set. I suppose that makes me part of the problem :-\
I'm in complete agreement with you about how to right the ship, though.
I have an idea. Let's end Network Spews and the other current sets so everyone that wants them complete can have them complete then move on to the new ideas. Everyone wins!
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I have an idea. Let's end Network Spews and the other current sets so everyone that wants them complete can have them complete then move on to the new ideas. Everyone wins!
I'm for it. Now let us try to convince Topps...
Better yet, create a new, exclusive WP set. Something brand new and radical. Something we've never seen before. Something that would make our jaws drop in awe. Something that we would find listed under the WP heading on Topps's site. Grab hold of the ship's wheel and set a course toward a tropical paradise. Topps seems to favor the "cutting-edge" and "new" - so give them something new.
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Like Brian, I'm sure there are others out there who wish to complete the sets, regardless of whether the parodies are topnotch or not. I, myself, have spent good money on bonus cards in the past simply to complete a set - even if I wasn't that appreciative of a particular title I was purchasing.
I don't think completists fully account for what's going on with the 24 Hour cards, though. ON May 11, the following cards were released:
"To Do List" - 110 purchased.
"Orange Giant" - 125 purchased.
"Dump Ketchup" - 117 purchased.
If the completists accounted for 110 sales, who purchased the other 15 "Orange Giant" cards?
Only a mere six days later on May 17, "13 Reasons" was released - and sold 61 units.
Did 49 completists suddenly decide they weren't going to be completists anymore and drop out of the game - after investing so much for so long? I find that highly unlikely. Based upon the "13 Reasons" number of 61 units sold , I would say that the number of absolute, total, diehard completists is that number or less. It would stand to reason, then, that six days before, at least 49 other people who weren't completists also purchased cards.
Again, why? How about this? They liked them. It didn't matter if the artwork was different or the parodies didn't ring true to traditional WP. The humor was current, and they related to them. Maybe they aren't as "old school" and particular as many of us and are a bit more open-minded. Would they admit that on this forum, on this thread? I doubt it. They'd get bashed - instantly (and possibly savagely.) Although I, personally, did not care for the "Orange Giant" title (and the way in which it was rendered,) I'm sure there are WP fans that did appreciate it, could care less how it was rendered - or who rendered it - and added it to their collections. (It is, after all, yet another variation on the Jolly Green Giant.) I'd be willing to bet everything I ever had - and will have - that such is the case.
We're dealing with change, here - inevitable change - in attitude, generations, etc.. Personally, I don't think we're going to beat it. I do think, though, that there are ways of tempering, that is, counterbalancing, it.
One another note, might the GPK collectors also factor into this, as well, being that is where Topps hatched this little enterprise?
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Your number is off. It sold 102 not 61. It was card #61.
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Your number is off. It sold 102 not 61. It was card #61.
You're right. Sorry, and thanks for pointing out my mistake.
Mark the completists at about 100, then, being a few titles have sold below. (Even so, I'd still make the bet that some people like certain titles regardless of what anyone else thinks.)
Don't know if you could finagle it, but it would be interesting to see what would happen if 3 similar - yet different - titles were all posted on Topps's sight the very same day. These three titles would have to be basically the same product or something that definitely goes together, like a burger, fries, and soda or shake, for example. A purposeful effort would also have to be made so one title does not outshine the others as far as gags go. The burger parody would be a traditional WP. The fries parody could feature Trump. And the soda/shake parody could also feature Trump, however the artwork on this would be less developed and detailed than the former two titles.
The completists would HAVE TO BUY all three titles. So, whatever the lowest number is, that would (presumably) represent the completists. Any number above that, however, would give you an indication as to which titles are selling better: Traditional WP, Trump WP, or the poorly rendered Trump parody.
Would both Trumps outsell the traditional? Would the better artwork outsell the poorly rendered artwork? Would the traditional outsell the others? It would be interesting to see - and probably answer some of your questions. (I think the experiment would work even better if the products were basically the same, however I think you would have a harder time convincing Topps to post all three together on the same day. Maybe one Turkey Hill vanilla, one Turkey Hill chocolate, and one Turkey Hill strawberry ice cream, being summer is around the corner? Don't know. Just a thought.)
Also, if one artist did all three titles, that would eliminate any bias or favoritism as to any particular artist insofar as sales go.
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I WAS a completist until the "13 Reasons Why" card.
The quality of the art finally outweighed the need to "collect them all".
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Looking forward to a nice On-Demand "Reveal" later today. Fingers crossed for brilliance....... ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Two Wackys today -
I may have to go buy one of those Fidget Spinners just to experience this new fad.
Hoggin’ Don’s Two Scoops - Neil Camera
Fidget Skinner - Robert Jimenez
(https://s18.postimg.org/d8dmo3aex/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t018.jpg)(https://s10.postimg.org/ecb5r982h/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s065.jpg)
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Two Wackys today -
I may have to go buy one of those Fidget Spinners just to experience this new fad.
Hoggin’ Don’s Two Scoops
Fidget Skinner
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t018.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s065.jpg)
That is a really good example of a politically related WP, IMO. Great parody name that parallels the original. Of course, you have to be familiar with the recent "two scoops" story in the news to appreciate it. Both of today's entries really fit the "NOW" emphasis of these cards, in a good way. Keep up the streak Topps!
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Do we know the identity of the artist(s)?
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Do we know the identity of the artist(s)?
Looks like Neil's ice cream and a new artist Jimenez did the spinner.
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I may have to go buy one of those Fidget Spinners just to experience this new fad.
They are quite the rage. Although you can get them for $6-10 at liquor / convenience stores, you might want to try high tech.
I bought this one for $30 online and got it last week. Made of solid copper, it can spin for more than 5 minutes. My son really likes it.
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z332/rbishop224/Figget_zpssueatbrz.png)
https://www.amazon.com/TYZEST-Spinner-Durable-Precision-material/dp/B01NAPTIZQ/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_21_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HD39YJT00JVWYJHJ8T1C
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Single political-leaning, real product Wacky.
Me! Me! Me! Mix - Neil Camera
(https://s4.postimg.org/i6laped0d/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t020.jpg)
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Now that is what I am talking about!!!!!
Excellent work!!!
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Single political-leaning, real product Wacky. Looks like a Neil piece?
Me! Me! Me! Mix
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t020.jpg)
Very nice - he even worked the 'steak' into it... :P :P :P
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Single political-leaning, real product Wacky. Looks like a Neil piece?
Me! Me! Me! Mix
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t020.jpg)
Two good days in a row. We are on a streak.
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Let's hope the weeks ends on this type of trajectory.
Andrew
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oh wow. Tuesday had terrible sales numbers.
Hoggin’ Don’s Two Scoops - 92 cards
Fidget Skinner - 78 cards
both still outsold the gpks which were at 68 and 70 card sales.
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oh wow. Tuesday had terrible sales numbers.
Hoggin’ Don’s Two Scoops - 92 cards
Fidget Skinner - 78 cards
both still outsold the gpks which were at 68 and 70 card sales.
seems like sales overall are slowing down - hmmm
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1 new one for today, looks like another Neil
Comey Nuts - Neil Camera
(https://s10.postimg.org/55ugtf3nt/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t024-1.jpg)
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Wednesday numbers posted. And very high as well. How is there a 150 card difference in 1 day? Same artist and similar subject.
Me! Me! Me! Mix - 246 cards
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1 new one for today, looks like another Neil
Comey Nuts
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t024-1.jpg)
A good week for Wackies
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Wednesday numbers posted. And very high as well. How is there a 150 card difference in 1 day? Same artist and similar subject.
Me! Me! Me! Mix - 246 cards
There was only one WP listed. Maybe people don't object too strongly if only paying handsomely for one card? When you get 3 or 4 cards in one day, though, the wallet really feels it.
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one new one to start the week.
BROMPERS - Neil Camera
(https://s22.postimg.org/4awqcmh75/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s072.jpg)
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Another good one!!!!
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one new one to start the week. I think it's another Neil piece.
BROMPERS
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s072.jpg)
that ones funny and timely...
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today's card also got posted to the official Wacky Packages Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/WackyPackages/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf
First post that's been made on that site in over 2 years!!!
What a crazy idea - promoting their products via social media!
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What a crazy idea - promoting their products via social media!
Pffft. Dumb idea. Will never catch on :-\
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1 new one for today - a nicely detailed Barnum & Bailey spoof
WRINKLING AND BORING BROS. - Neil Camera
(https://s21.postimg.org/l6r8oehg7/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s073-1.jpg)
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1 new one for today - a nicely detailed Barnum & Bailey spoof
WRINKLING AND BORING BROS.
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s073-1.jpg)
No we're talkin' Wacky's - love the "WE'RE BROKE" :P :P :P :P
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Somebody at Topps must have got the message.
These last few Wacky's have been outstanding!!!
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1 new one for today - a nicely detailed Barnum & Bailey spoof
WRINKLING AND BORING BROS.
(https://s21.postimg.org/l6r8oehg7/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s073-1.jpg)
Beautiful card! But you know what it is not? A WACKY PACKAGE! Its a spoof card, not a wacky...and still not worth $10. Not being in the club means full price, and being in the club means paying for some of those "horrible" ones. So I guess its just pictures from the internet for me.
Jim
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Beautiful card! But you know what it is not? A WACKY PACKAGE! Its a spoof card, not a wacky...and still not worth $10. Not being in the club means full price, and being in the club means paying for some of those "horrible" ones. So I guess its just pictures from the internet for me.
Jim
The club now has two levels. One does not include the "horrible" cards. Just the "good" ones.
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The club now has two levels. One does not include the "horrible" cards. Just the "good" ones.
The only openings currently are for the 'Premier' club spots - for all the cards.
On the other hand, the last 3 weeks has been mostly 'good' cards, so there's been little difference between 'Premier' and 'Economy'.
if there were at least 5 interested, we might be able to work something
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1 new one today
I like the gag - don't love the art
(https://s29.postimg.org/p7n5lo6w3/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t028-1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/p7n5lo6w3/)
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2 new ones today.
also a Neil Botz piece
fascinating that they've resurected both the Alt Facts and the Twitster lines today. Both appeared to have been shut down at the same time as First 100 Days.
Twitster was a given though, after the covfefe incident.
BOTZ - Neil Camera
IVANKA’S BOOZE-CICLES - JungHwa Im (concept Chad Scheres)
(https://s30.postimg.org/stnghrskh/artgpk-stic-17gpk-wa007-1.jpg)(https://s13.postimg.org/naxoxubuv/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t028-1.jpg)
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Boozecicles is my very first approved Gag! Not sure who did the art. I was told I'm not ready yet to do final art. But I did the gag!
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Scheres - great gag!!
Didn't see the Botz one up until now - that's a good one!!!
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Michael Barnard did the Covfee riddler.
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Boozecicles is my very first approved Gag! Not sure who did the art. I was told I'm not ready yet to do final art. But I did the gag!
You were told that you are not ready yet to do the final art? Really?
So, this gets the stamp of approval...
(https://s22.postimg.org/n16xvqz8d/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S042.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/n16xvqz8d/)
But this is what? Chopped liver?
(https://s30.postimg.org/934qtv4gt/DSCN1045.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/934qtv4gt/)
Again, this just goes to show what kind of lousy bulls--- is still going on.
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Yea, I just haven't been around long enough to do final art for an official Online or retail set. I'm working on my painting skills and it is my goal to do final art soon. I was told that my Slop Loaders art was fine for the limited set since I was an Attending guest artist. .
You were told that you are not ready yet to do the final art? Really?
So, this gets the stamp of approval...
(https://s22.postimg.org/n16xvqz8d/ARTGPK-_STIC-17_GPK-_S042.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/n16xvqz8d/)
But this is what? Chopped liver?
(https://s30.postimg.org/934qtv4gt/DSCN1045.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/934qtv4gt/)
Again, this just goes to show what kind of lousy bulls--- is still going on.
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Just got another Gag approved. Wonder who is going to paint this one???
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Just got another Gag approved. Wonder who is going to paint this one???
Congratulations!
But for your sake, my sake, and everyone's sake, I'm hoping that it is an artist who doesn't mind spending time and taking great care.
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Congratulations!
But for your sake, my sake, and everyone's sake, I'm hoping that it is an artist who doesn't mind spending time and taking great care.
Thanks! It should be there Thursday, unless someone is painting it tonight for tomorrow. we shall see.
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1 new one for today - a nicely detailed Barnum & Bailey spoof
WRINKLING AND BORING BROS. - Neil Camera
(https://s21.postimg.org/l6r8oehg7/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s073-1.jpg)
A Wacky Packages take on a Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus show program would have looked great as a Wacky Packages Old School entry.
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Two titles today - both cereals
Covfefe Flakes - Matthew Kirscht
Nix - Neil Camera
(https://s22.postimg.org/yh1qezzy9/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t029.jpg)(https://s1.postimg.org/9po9on3un/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s076.jpg)
[updated with artist credits]
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Circus show program
How is it that a show program is a package? I say stick to packages for Wacky Packages!
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Two titles today - both cereals
Covfefe Flakes
Nix
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t029.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s076.jpg)
Finally, A little love for the WPs from Topps this week. I was expecting a "covfefe" related title. I do like the MOWIN' ROWAN GPK card today.
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So one Premier and one economy club card today right?
Looks like two economy to me.
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Looks like two economy to me.
That means both collector groups get them, right?
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That means both collector groups get them, right?
Yes, Marc.
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3 today
Nescovfefe - JungHwa Im
Lace Me, Yup! Shorts - Joe Simko
Hep-A Tainted Tuna - Robert Jimenez art/Chad Scheres gag
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t031.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s078.jpg)(https://s29.postimg.org/s8n2dz3mv/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s079.jpg)
[update for artist names]
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Tainted Tuna is my Gag,Robert Jimenez did the art. I have 2 more approved coming soon. (https://s2.postimg.org/aq9fxfdzp/1tainttuna.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/aq9fxfdzp/)
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That covfefe joke is getting old. Surprised there wasn't a Comey Cleanser parody yet!
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Surprised there wasn't a Comey Cleanser parody yet!
Wait until next week! :P
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The only parody I have a problem this week is the Lace Me Up Shorts. Not because of the parody or quality of artwork...but that font in all caps!!! That's typographically disturbing!
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Surprised there wasn't a Comey Cleanser parody yet!
Big fat special set of Comey Comedy Cards today - but entirely GPK. Whew!
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Big fat special set of Comey Comedy Cards today - but entirely GPK. Whew!
I was wondering (and worrying) when we might be assaulted by a sudden deluge of Comey cards. Like you said, "Whew!"
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I should have three of my concepts coming this week, and No Comey. I did do one but it was rejected.
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Chad..... where is my BlondeHa ..... ?????? :]
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Chad..... where is my BlondeHa ..... ?????? :]
HA! It's on my to do list!
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3 cards today
Dollars & Greenbacks - Neil Camera
Sein-X Sanitizer - Neil Camera
Peacock Liquor - JungHwa Im/ concept Chad Scheres
(https://s12.postimg.org/u6tqcflul/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t032.jpg)(https://s2.postimg.org/pn81dsa61/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s081.jpg)(https://s7.postimg.org/kcxuf0r5n/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s082.jpg)
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3 cards today
Dollars & Greenbacks
Sein-X Sanitizer
Peacock Liquor
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t032.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s081.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s082.jpg)
are all 3 part of the econo club? thx
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3 cards today
Dollars & Greenbacks
Sein-X Sanitizer
Peacock Liquor
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t032.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s081.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s082.jpg)
What do you guys think of these? Are they back to producing crap again or are these good?
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Sein X and Peacock Liquor are my Concepts.
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What do you guys think of these? Are they back to producing crap again or are these good?
If you like them they are good, if you don't then they are crap.
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are all 3 part of the econo club? thx
Yes, all 3 for everyone
hmm, how about 2 for everyone, and 1 for the premiere?
the bottle for the peacock looked familiar, and seems to mimic the CC card. Could be Im art? I squeezed the image for comparison purposes.
(https://s24.postimg.org/jowlrxzx1/clubbed-16.jpg)(https://s9.postimg.org/l4425b373/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s082.jpg)
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Yes, all 3 for everyone
hmm, how about 2 for everyone, and 1 for the premiere?
the bottle for the peacock looked familiar, and seems to mimic the CC card. Could be an Im piece?
(https://s24.postimg.org/jowlrxzx1/clubbed-16.jpg)(https://s9.postimg.org/l4425b373/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s082.jpg)
Was the original artwork "squished"?! The peacock illustration is the only thing nice about this parody. A shame since the artist usually does such nice work.
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Was the original artwork "squished"?! The peacock illustration is the only thing nice about this parody. A shame since the artist usually does such nice work.
I squeezed the peacock bottle to make it as narrow as the 16th art, for the side by side
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I submitted The peacock illustration without a bottle. I saw the news story about the peacock that went into a Liquor store near Los Angeles. The bottle was added by who ever painted the final. The Peacock is true to my original submitted rough sketch.
(https://s4.postimg.org/vavsncw2h/peacock.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vavsncw2h/)
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I'm on the fence with this title... and consequently pissed off a bit.
I like the concept. I also find it amusing that a peacock pulled a "bull in a china shop" in a liquor store.
However, I don't like that fact that - ONCE AGAIN - an original title had to be "borrowed" because somebody is too damn lazy to paint a bottle. Honestly, if one goes through all of the trouble of painting the peacock, how bloody difficult can it be to paint a blasted bottle? In fact, painting another bottle - in the right hands - might have even improved upon the original bottle. (Was this a Saunders bottle? If so, it wasn't his best. Not like, say, Gillo Port.)
At any rate, much as I admire the gag, I feel compelled to lean toward principle and vote to exclude this title from the economy club. This bullshit - this outright stealing - has to end, and if we give in, it is only encouraging it even more. This is akin to me cutting apart, say, a bunch of classic Batman comic books frame by frame, juggling everything around into a new story, altering the text in the word balloons, and then saying, "Hey, everyone! Look at this creation I just produced!" I mean, really?
I say that if we are taking a stand, then we must continue to take a stand and remain firm in our resolve. Continue to do exactly what we set out to do.
But the thing I really hate about this is, that in doing so, I feel like we're somehow stabbing Chad in the back. And I have a suspicion that many others might possibly feel the same. That's what really sucks about this whole, insane debacle. Now somebody who I admire is trapped in the middle. Cute. Real, cute.
Postscript:
Ms. Im,
If you, by chance, you happen to read this, I appeal to - and implore you - to stop taking the easiest, quickest route. It is undermining the integrity of the original art, the people whose concepts pass across your desk, and - whether or not you can see it - your own integrity as an artist, as well. You can do much better than this. You have done much better than this. Taking the easiest route may lead to quick cash, yet ultimately serves only to cheapen your portfolio.
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I submitted The peacock illustration without a bottle. I saw the news story about the peacock that went into a Liquor store near Los Angeles. The bottle was added by who ever painted the final. The Peacock is true to my original submitted rough sketch.
(https://s4.postimg.org/vavsncw2h/peacock.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vavsncw2h/)
Chad, I think we would all be pleased if Topps would have you paint your own submissions.
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Chad, I think we would all be pleased if Topps would have you paint your own submissions.
Thanks! Someday it will happen. I have been submitting painting samples and won't give up.
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No Wacky love today.
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No Wacky love today.
ditto
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Maybe they don't want anything to compete with the Comey set that's probably not selling well.
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Maybe our wallets communicated to Topps that we needed a "gentle" week....
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Looking forward to some cool new wackies today........
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Summer TV Set (4 total)
(https://s7.postimg.org/molipl5nr/artgpk-16c2s-17gpap-stv-04.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/molipl5nr/)
(https://s16.postimg.org/nk0bf5vv5/artgpk-16c2s-17gpap-stv-05.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nk0bf5vv5/)
(https://s29.postimg.org/a17logtk3/artgpk-16c2s-17gpap-stv-06.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/a17logtk3/)
(https://s1.postimg.org/gz4iiwvgb/artgpk-16c2s-17gpap-stv-07.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gz4iiwvgb/)
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Am I correct that the Economy club will not be purchasing these as it will cost $40 to buy the 4 Wackies and $30 to buy the complete GPK/Wacky 10 card set?
Not sure which artists did these cards . Please advise.
Please confirm we are on our own to purchases what we want this time around.
Thanks, Andrew
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Am I correct that the Economy club will not be purchasing these as it will cost $40 to buy the 4 Wackies and $30 to buy the complete GPK/Wacky 10 card set?
Not sure which artists did these cards . Please advise.
Please confirm we are on our own to purchases what we want this time around.
Thanks, Andrew
Robert Jimenez noted that TWIN FREAKS and SHAME OF THRONES were his, on another forum thread.
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Sharknada and Big Bother were both my concepts, although I don't know who painted them at the moment.
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Am I correct that the Economy club will not be purchasing these as it will cost $40 to buy the 4 Wackies and $30 to buy the complete GPK/Wacky 10 card set?
Right. Nothing for any Club members here.
The email I got from Topps says on sale for 24 hours, but the webpage shows a full week. Which is the usual for Event sets.
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2 daily cards today for the Club. Who's ready for the 500th Anniversary??
Putin Powder - JungHwa Im
Way-Out Packages 500th Anniversary - Neil Camera
(https://s7.postimg.org/4vl99hmbv/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s083.jpg)(https://s17.postimg.org/tmj9ncx1r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s084.jpg)
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Putin Powder is my Concept. Someone else painted it and added the Oliver Stone gag on the lid.
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Putin Powder is good.
Really like the Way-Out Packages card.
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A big shout out to Paul Harris for writing the "Way Out Packages" gag! Here's his awesome original illustration:
(https://s13.postimg.org/ityyxk5mb/WP_dig_Way_Out_Packages_Version2_Harris.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ityyxk5mb/)
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Best Daily Wacky in ages!!!!
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Best Daily Wacky in ages!!!!
Hope it sees big sell numbers. TwinsJake on ebay has already sold a few, which seems like a good sign.
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A big shout out to Paul Harris for writing the "Way Out Packages" gag! Here's his awesome original illustration:
(https://s13.postimg.org/ityyxk5mb/WP_dig_Way_Out_Packages_Version2_Harris.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ityyxk5mb/)
I bought a bunch to show my support for regular, well-done Wackys! I really hope the numbers are impressive for this one.
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A big shout out to Paul Harris for writing the "Way Out Packages" gag! Here's his awesome original illustration:
(https://s13.postimg.org/ityyxk5mb/WP_dig_Way_Out_Packages_Version2_Harris.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ityyxk5mb/)
I was only channeling the genius that is Mr. Camera, with his Mars Attacks style Wackys that he does every now and then (and we all sure miss lately!). He did such a great job on this one!
And maybe it's a first? A Mars Attack Wacky within a PoD Wacky, parody Wackys in general?
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Best Daily Wacky in ages!!!!
Like the nod to the Ads with the Melty Way guy included! Great touch, Neil! :great:
I actually want to buy one of these to support the cause, but am embarrassed to admit I can't find it on Topps' site. Anyone have a link?
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https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-network-spews/way-out-packages-500th-anniversary-wacky-packages-network-spews-sticker-84.html
I predict this will be the Best selling one so far!!!
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At $10 a pop (and plenty that I wouldn't buy for half that amount), I buy these very sparingly. But for the third or fourth time only, I purchased one today. Love the Way-out Packages! Well done to Neil and whomever else worked on this one. I really appreciate the nods to classic Wackys.
And here's the link: https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-network-spews/way-out-packages-500th-anniversary-wacky-packages-network-spews-sticker-84.html
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Snagged a 500th Anniversary parody as well. Great stuff, and nice to get in on this one WAY ahead of time. :D
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500th Anniversary has ended and 2 new cards are up.
Stevefast - Neil Camera
Faux News - JungHwa Im
(https://s1.postimg.org/9v879gvm7/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t037.jpg)(https://s16.postimg.org/bcg9zcf4l/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s086.jpg)
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Topps should start a 50th Anniversary Daily Wacky Segment. That would be retro and cool and would sell alot!
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Snagged a 500th Anniversary parody as well. Great stuff, and nice to get in on this one WAY ahead of time. :D
I picked up extras if anyone missed the 24 hour window. IMO, it would be a shame to miss out on this one!
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I predict this will be the Best selling one so far!!!
WAY-OUT PACKAGES 500TH ANNIVERSARY
PRINT RUN: 219
Impressive!! one of the highest in the last month or so.
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WAY-OUT PACKAGES 500TH ANNIVERSARY
PRINT RUN: 219
Impressive!! one of the highest in the last month or so.
It is so very well done, timely (500th during the 50th year), and has the Melty Way alien, and maybe important to a lot of us, no political slant. I also particularly enjoy Wackys that parody Wackys :P
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It is so very well done, timely (500th during the 50th year), and has the Melty Way alien, and maybe important to a lot of us, no political slant. I also particularly enjoy Wackys that parody Wackys :P
Very well said. It could be a step in the right direction.
:cool2:
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I actually want to buy one of these to support the cause...
Ah, one of the last hold outs finally cracks under the strain!
You should of known that, in the end, you just couldn't resist. Nobody can.
The power of Topps compels you.
The power of Topps compels you.
The power of Topps compels you...
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Ah, one of the last hold outs finally cracks under the strain!
You should of known that, in the end, you just couldn't resist. Nobody can.
The power of Topps compels you.
The power of Topps compels you.
The power of Topps compels you...
I disagree - it's not the power of Topps, it is the appeal of an excellent Wacky, with a good gag, wonderful, well executed art, and references to Wacky history.
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Could the Daily Wackies be causing Topps to do less with other types of Wacky releases? Things have been very quiet. I sense they feel they have Wackies "covered" by putting out the daily cards on a regular basis.
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Could the Daily Wackies be causing Topps to do less with other types of Wacky releases? Things have been very quiet. I sense they feel they have Wackies "covered" by putting out the daily cards on a regular basis.
I'm not feeling that at all. It's only been a few months since the 50th release, and that was after 2 years of silence beyond the prior set. Gpk's have had far more online cards for far longer and they're still pumping out 2 sets a year, no slow down at all.
We know we've got stuff coming out in the near future, eventually. Dave has said he's done some more work on OLDS 6 and Smokin' Joe just posted that he's gagging on new Wacky work right now.
There's stuff coming, it just takes time. The onlines are the appetizers between the main courses.
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new cards today. At least 3.
The bundle lists 5 cards, but only 4 are on display. Spews #90 is missing. Bundle picture indicates it's a Wacky, too....
update: 5th card (Nutsifya) finally posted over an hour later....
No Tapes Trump - Im
The Wolf of Vine Street - Camera
McDelayed’s Sloth Pounder - Im/concept Scheres
Nutsifya Coconut Cholesterol - Im/concept Scheres
(https://s8.postimg.org/y9r576m05/artgpk-stic-17gpk-t038.jpg)(https://s9.postimg.org/ove0nekxb/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s088.jpg)(https://s24.postimg.org/456oauol1/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s089.jpg)(https://s16.postimg.org/qlafcxeut/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s090.jpg)
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Sloth Pounder is my gag, someone else painted it.
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Sloth Pounder is my gag, someone else painted it.
cool. What's the news story behind that?
Looks like an Im, as is the Trump card.
And probably Neil for the Wolf of Vine Street.
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McDonalds switched to fresh meat , not frozen. Customers are complaining about having to wait to stuff their faces. http://www.refinery29.com/2017/06/160111/mcdonalds-fresh-beef-burgers-wait-time
I'm really trying to submit, and get approved more non political stuff. I have three more coming, all No politics.
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I did submit a Trump Tape gag that I thought was good, but the one that was done had already been approved before I sent mine in.
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I'm sorry (or happy/relieved) to say but none for me today
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the mystery 5th card finally posted on the topps site.
message above updated
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Coconut is mine too.
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McDonalds switched to fresh meat , not frozen. Customers are complaining about having to wait to stuff their faces. http://www.refinery29.com/2017/06/160111/mcdonalds-fresh-beef-burgers-wait-time
"Fresh meat" (that takes 60 seconds longer to cook than frozen) has "busy" people's panties in a wad?!
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s089.jpg)
I guess that qualifies as a first world problem . . .
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"Fresh meat" (that takes 60 seconds longer to cook than frozen) has "busy" people's panties in a wad?!
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s089.jpg)
I guess that qualifies as a first world problem . . .
and I'm sure it still tastes terrible. I'm not a fan of McDonalds.
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I'm not feeling that at all...There's stuff coming, it just takes time. The onlines are the appetizers between the main courses.
Andrew's just a Wacky glutton. He needs something new constantly. 8)
(http://www.wackypacks.com/stickers/5th_series/glutton_front_small_smaller_images.jpg)
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"Sloth Pounder"
Missing seeds aside, the bun is a little too perfect - though not at all bad. (More of a television advertisement bun, rather than something I would actually receive at the drive-thru window.)
The sloth, itself, though, is very nicely rendered!
(https://s23.postimg.org/q5s6cce0n/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s089.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q5s6cce0n/)
Note: Besides the thin borders breaking with tradition, they are also so thin that they almost act like, or want to be, comic outlines. Case in point, the title above. One almost expects the thin border to completely surround the burger, and it looks kind of odd on the far right hand side where the bun continues, but the border doesn't.
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Andrew's just a Wacky glutton. He needs something new constantly. 8)
(http://www.wackypacks.com/stickers/5th_series/glutton_front_small_smaller_images.jpg)
I think you are correct. What I really need is Wacky Chrome II with more 9 Altered Art/ Mixed-Up Character cards. I like a nice challenge!
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Three more today
Charkea Grape Griller Bowl - JungHwa Im/concept Chad Scheres
Underarm Unicorn Armpit Hair Dye - JungHwa Im
Lynch Lighter - Chad Scheres
(https://s8.postimg.org/qyk8iq3md/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s092.jpg)(https://s12.postimg.org/xdqh9u6ul/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s093.jpg)(https://s4.postimg.org/rpgo00npp/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s094.jpg)
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Another easy day of "no thank you" for any of these
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Lynch Lighter is my first concept and painting. I did it all! Grape griller is my concept.
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Lynch Lighter is my first concept and painting. I did it all! Grape griller is my concept.
as a huge Twin Peaks fan, I thank you.
Good job and congrats on getting your first painting accepted!!
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Thanks!! I was surprised when the concept got approved since only Twin Peaks fans would get it. I painted it last night. Glad it was approved. My first official painting inspired by my current favorite show!
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Chad,
Nice work and congrats on getting your first day in the sun! Now can someone please do a New Transformers Movie or Cars 3 Movie Wacky. Those would be very cool and would sell.
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Thanks!! I was surprised when the concept got approved since only Twin Peaks fans would get it. I painted it last night. Glad it was approved. My first official painting inspired by my current favorite show!
I've never seen Twin Peaks, so I don't get the gag at all. Don't get the other two, either. Perhaps I am just getting too old and/or out of touch :sad:
Congrats on breaking the submission barrier with Topps!
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Lynch Lighter is my first concept and painting. I did it all! Grape griller is my concept.
Congratulations on reaching this milestone!
Now, if you just go out and celebrate tonight at McDonalds, buy a Happy Meal, savor the flavor, and say, "Boy, oh, boy! This burger is dee-licious!" that would be two milestones in one day! (Or maybe this singular experience should be saved for the other Chad, known simply as Mr. C.?)
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I've never seen Twin Peaks, so I don't get the gag at all. Don't get the other two, either. Perhaps I am just getting too old and/or out of touch :sad:
the Peaks card is based off the newest episode last week. More of an homage than a gag, maybe?
I had to do some google-fu to find the ikea / grape "bowl of death" story (link below).
The color dyed pit hair has been around, and I'm not sure what triggered a resurface?
http://mashable.com/2017/06/22/ikea-bowl-setting-stuff-on-fire/#4yNZ_kKZhEqJ
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I've never seen Twin Peaks, so I don't get the gag at all.
Ahh...
The following should help clear everything up for you:
(https://s16.postimg.org/fvcnuhmv5/26peaks-recap-master768.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fvcnuhmv5/)
(https://s11.postimg.org/7bca03x9b/26peaks-recap2-master675.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7bca03x9b/)
(https://s4.postimg.org/4nh01epuh/26peaks-recap3-master675.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4nh01epuh/)
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the Peaks card is based off the newest episode last week. More of an homage than a gag, maybe?
I had to do some google-fu to find the ikea / grape "bowl of death" story (link below).
The color dyed pit hair has been around, and I'm not sure what triggered a resurface?
http://mashable.com/2017/06/22/ikea-bowl-setting-stuff-on-fire/#4yNZ_kKZhEqJ
Yep, The Grape griller is my concept. Again a surprise that it was approved since it's not a big news story. I also did a Armpit hair gag that was rejected. I think the story resurfaced because women are dying their pit hair rainbow colors. http://www.teenvogue.com/story/rainbow-armpit-hair-for-pride
(https://s16.postimg.org/iwyawampd/pit.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/iwyawampd/)
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Yep, The Grape griller is my concept. Again a surprise that it was approved since it's not a big news story. I also did a Armpit hair gag that was rejected. I think the story resurfaced because women are dying their pit hair rainbow colors. http://www.teenvogue.com/story/rainbow-armpit-hair-for-pride
(https://s16.postimg.org/iwyawampd/pit.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/iwyawampd/)
Like the gag, but Lord almighty! All of the things wrong in this world, and now we have people dying their pit hair? WHY? I honestly don't know which is more frightening: All of the disturbing, seemingly perpetual, heart-wrenching atrocities that go on in this world - or the people who aren't experiencing said atrocities waking up in the morning and making it one of their priorities to dye their armpit hair rainbow colors that afternoon? Topps should have went with your pig gag, Chad, over the unicorn. At least your gag is making a deeper statement.
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HA Thanks! It was rejected because it implied that women who dye their armpits are pigs. That was not what I meant. I used the pig as a tie in of the word Pigment. Ah well.... Sales were very low yesterday. I fear the final nail in the coffin is near.
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women are dying their pit hair
English words which should have never been placed in this sequence together. :o >(
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Are you guys who work for Topps taking parody requests?
I have two ideas that are perfect for the current combination of borrowing vintage parodies with Trumpocracy...
Pence Dispenser - repurpose the Prez Dispenser spoof from the 90s, swapping Bush's head with Pence, changing the broccoli joke to something relating to Pence
Comey Cleanser - repurpose Commie Cleanser, swapping Uncle Sam with Comey in a star spangled top hat, and updated joke
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That's seriously funny stuff! Unfortunately, no requests for PoD's at this point, but if you were interested in a private commission, that might be a different story...
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Are you guys who work for Topps taking parody requests?
I have two ideas that are perfect for the current combination of borrowing vintage parodies with Trumpocracy...
Pence Dispenser - repurpose the Prez Dispenser spoof from the 90s, swapping Bush's head with Pence, changing the broccoli joke to something relating to Pence
Comey Cleanser - repurpose Commie Cleanser, swapping Uncle Sam with Comey in a star spangled top hat, and updated joke
HA!!!!!
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Fourth of July Event Set now up, containing 3 Wackys
No individual card sales, it appears, just bundled with the GPKs. That blows.
George Washington Grill - Neil Camera/concept Paul Harris
Lincoln Legs - Robert Jimenez/concept Paul Harris
Fourth Fingers - JungHwa Im/concept Chad Scheres
(Note - image for Fourth Fingers was not posted initially, showed up hours later)
(https://s23.postimg.org/4axks72bf/artgpk-stic-17gpap-j4-compset4.jpg)(https://s7.postimg.org/5mr7q0s23/artgpk-stic-17gpap-j4-compset5.jpg)(https://s11.postimg.org/on342qa03/artgpk-stic-17gpap-j4-compset6.jpg)
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Those are great!!!
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Hmm, Fourth Fingers is my Gag. Maybe whoever painted it isn't done yet??
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I hate these packaged sets too because they never show all the cards! Only 5 titles are shown.
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I hate these packaged sets too because hey never show all the cards! Only 5 titles are shown.
First time this has happened with the On Demand cards, I think. Tend to believe it was a mistake.
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It should show up later today, probably just a delay getting the scan?
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I just emailed Colin. He said they will add Fourth Fingers tomorrow Morning, and that there should be an option to purchase the cards separately that is also not there.
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Sets are the name of the game. No more daily cards coming out. A weekly themed set (with hopefully option to purchase separately so GPK and WP collectors that don't like the other brand can split them up).
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Yep, as I said above the final nail in the coffin. Wednesdays sales were very low. My 2 concepts didnt even crack 100. No more daily cards. Boo..... I'm very anxious to see how many Lynch Lighters sold.
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Fourth Fingers image now on the Topps website.
added to post up above.
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Sets are the name of the game. No more daily cards coming out. A weekly themed set (with hopefully option to purchase separately so GPK and WP collectors that don't like the other brand can split them up).
With a set only focus which allows for a Wacky only bundle; I see a problem when two of the cards are not my preference and two of them are. Topps is forcing us to purchase ALL the Wackies and not giving us a quantity discount. So this direction may eliminate the buyers club too. If it goes this way I guess I may buy the bundle and sell the cards I don't collect. Hopefully if they switch to this method; they will allow bulk discounts. At least we could keep the club going.
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Pence Dispenser - repurpose the Prez Dispenser spoof from the 90s, swapping Bush's head with Pence, changing the broccoli joke to something relating to Pence
Comey Cleanser - repurpose Commie Cleanser, swapping Uncle Sam with Comey in a star spangled top hat, and updated joke
Great ideas! I like
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With a set only focus which allows for a Wacky only bundle; I see a problem when two of the cards are not my preference and two of them are. Topps is forcing us to purchase ALL the Wackies and not giving us a quantity discount. So this direction may eliminate the buyers club too. If it goes this way I guess I may buy the bundle and sell the cards I don't collect. Hopefully if they switch to this method; they will allow bulk discounts. At least we could keep the club going.
I think you can buy the cards individually.
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I think you can buy the cards individually.
And previously that's only been at full price of $9.99
Wacky collectors have been getting the short end of the stick on these, as gpk's have been getting 2 cards for the same price.
I hope topps gets a better pricing scheme for these sets.
At the very least the GPK and wacky cards need to be bundled separately. There's no excuse for bundling them together. Topps doesn't bundle baseball and WWE cards or bundle Preacher with Walking Dead.
These are separate brands and need to be sold separately. This needs to end NOW.
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Yep, as I said above the final nail in the coffin. Wednesdays sales were very low. My 2 concepts didnt even crack 100. No more daily cards. Boo..... I'm very anxious to see how many Lynch Lighters sold.
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Not bad. Plus perhaps a permanent spot as the image used for the daily Trumpocracy link on their website.
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SlamJim: Sets are the name of the game. No more daily cards coming out. A weekly themed set (with hopefully option to purchase separately so GPK and WP collectors that don't like the other brand can split them up).
Dr. Deal: With a set only focus which allows for a Wacky only bundle; I see a problem when two of the cards are not my preference and two of them are. Topps is forcing us to purchase ALL the Wackies and not giving us a quantity discount. So this direction may eliminate the buyers club too. If it goes this way I guess I may buy the bundle and sell the cards I don't collect. Hopefully if they switch to this method; they will allow bulk discounts. At least we could keep the club going.
Wow! Chad was right. This is, indeed, a death knell - of sorts. I was wondering what his cryptic statement meant. Now we all know. And my mind reels...
Yes, it would be nice if Topps offered individual sales on bundle card titles. (Right now, as of 11:00 this morning, however, the "4th of July" bundle is still being offered as just that: a bundle.) Even so, if the bundles have a thematic theme - summer movies, fun-in-the-sun, back-to-school, politics (ughhhh!) - individual titles are never offered at a bulk discount rate. (How many times have we seen Patrick make posts addressing this very fact?) Similarly, bundles are never broken up into separate GPK and WP bundles. (Andrew, we have both bought bundles before, and we know this is the case.) I am also wondering if the upcoming bundles are even going to be thematic at all? Or will they just be a mishmash of various titles - "Trumpocracy," "Network Spews" - submitted throughout the previous week?
Unless I am mistaken (and I hope I am,) our choices have now been limited to three: purchase bundles on a weekly basis, ranging anywhere in price from $19.99 to 49.99, purchasing individual titles (possibly) at $9.99 a pop, or not buying anything at all.
I just purchased the "4th" bundle last evening. The real kicker, though, is I really only wanted two cards. But to get them, well, you know the deal. So, basically I spent $15.00 each on two titles. I don't really collect GPK. And of the WP, I only wanted 2 out of 3. So be it; It was my choice.
I suppose we can all second guess and speculate, however, even though past practice has provided us with indicators to tell us where this all might lead, that still doesn't do us much good. We'll simply all have to wait and see what happens next week, in general and with the BBC. Time will tell...
Added note: Yes, I also agree, Patrick. Topps doesn't need to bundle GPK and WP together. I guess they figure that the collectors of these are cut from the same cloth. It's a crappy marketing strategy. Not from Topps's, point of view, mind, but rather from the collector's point of view. Already I can hear the banjo playing as I'm being bent over a fallen log - again! Maybe it's time to consider leaving the forest. But I'll give it a week or two to see what pans out. There have been changes before, and we have weathered them.
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LMK in clear easy to understand terms what you want out of the weekly sets and how you'd want them presented and sold. I'll send it to Topps for you on Wednesday.
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Not bad. Plus perhaps a permanent spot as the image used for the daily Trumpocracy link on their website.
Yes, not too bad considering most people had no idea what it was. Thanks to everyone that bought it! I'll be listing the original on ebay soon.
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LMK in clear easy to understand terms what you want out of the weekly sets and how you'd want them presented and sold. I'll send it to Topps for you on Wednesday.
Old school wackys with limited politics. More snot puke and Monsters! And the option to buy single cards, not the whole set.
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LMK in clear easy to understand terms what you want out of the weekly sets and how you'd want them presented and sold. I'll send it to Topps for you on Wednesday.
Presented and sold desires:
- Single card purchase option
- Bulk Buy discounts
- Bundled by Brand, not GPK & Wacky combined
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Presented and sold desires:
- Single card purchase option
- Bulk Buy discounts
- Bundled by Brand, not GPK & Wacky combined
I concur 100% with Patrick.
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Presented and sold desires:
- Single card purchase option
- Bulk Buy discounts
- Bundled by Brand, not GPK & Wacky combined
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Presented and sold desires:
- Single card purchase option
- Bulk Buy discounts
- Bundled by Brand, not GPK & Wacky combined
What Patrick said!!
Quite honestly, if I am going to be forced to buy GPK to get Wackys, or be charged $9.99 for a single card, I will simply stop purchasing on a regular basis.
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Quite honestly, if I am going to be forced to buy GPK to get Wackys, or be charged $9.99 for a single card, I will simply stop purchasing on a regular basis.
feeling the same.
If Topps will give bulk discounts on single titles, like they did the daily cards, that'd keep me going on all the titles (and keep the BBC going as well)
If not, then they need to break the bundle out into the two brands.
Getting gouged on single title purchases or being forced to buy GPKs is not going to work.
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feeling the same.
If Topps will give bulk discounts on single titles, like they did the daily cards, that'd keep me going on all the titles (and keep the BBC going as well)
If not, then they need to break the bundle out into the two brands.
Getting gouged on single title purchases or being forced to buy GPKs is not going to work.
Yes, but even if they break the bundle into two brands, we are still going to be stuck with and paying for ALL of the WP titles. Fine for the Premiere Club, not so good for the Economy Club.
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Who knew that buying Wackys would become such a royal PITA?!?!? So sad :sad:
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Yes, but even if they break the bundle into two brands, we are still going to be stuck with and paying for ALL of the WP titles. Fine for the Premiere Club, not so good for the Economy Club.
I doubt I will be buying bundles that contain cards I would not have had to buy in the Economy Club. But if there is a killer card I may have to pay for the bundle
and sell the ones I don't care for.
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Presented and sold desires:
- Single card purchase option
- Bulk Buy discounts
- Bundled by Brand, not GPK & Wacky combined
I will add my Amen to this as well.
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Most of the online cards show up on ebay for a little less than offered on the Topps site. So instead of being forced to buy the whole set, just go to ebay and buy the ones you want. I see them listed from one seller for 9.50 shipped or make offer.
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Three more today
Charkea Grape Griller Bowl - JungHwa Im/concept Chad Scheres
Underarm Unicorn Armpit Hair Dye - JungHwa Im
Lynch Lighter - Chad Scheres
(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s092.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s093.jpg)(https://www.topps.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/r/artgpk-stic-17gpk-s094.jpg)
Picture problems on the forum for Toops site Wacky entries this morning?
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I agree with Andrew and many others - WPs have gotten to be the bastard child and GPKs is the favorite child....... SAD when you think it was the WPs "that started this whole train a runnin' "
Richard
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Picture problems on the forum for Toops site Wacky entries this morning?
that's somehow caused by Topps. I hotlink to images on their website in my posts.
And that works fine for awhile, but eventually the image link is broken - but only when trying to view them on a mobile device.
Images still show up fine when using a Desktop.
I've now uploaded the images to postimage.org, and they should be viewable on mobile devices again.
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Presented and sold desires:
- Bundled by Brand, not GPK & Wacky combined
If Topps continues to bundle GPK & Wackys, could your buyer's club team up with some GPK collectors to split purchases? That obviously may make things too complicated.
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Yes, but even if they break the bundle into two brands, we are still going to be stuck with and paying for ALL of the WP titles. Fine for the Premiere Club, not so good for the Economy Club.
true. The only thing we really need is the option to purchase individual titles - with bulk discount.
If we have bulk discount, they can bundle however they want, as we won't care (much).
Back to Dave's question: As far as what else I'd like to see from these sets, for me i've enjoyed most of the Event themes so far - Holidays, Movies, TV, Music, Inauguration. Ones I didn't care for were the Lord of the Flyes and Comey Comedy sets (so glad there were no Wacky's in that one). These Events seemed to work well for both brands and made some sense to bundle the two different brands together.
Obvious Event coming up soon is SDCC. GPKs have done that one before, but WP's have not.
Outside of Event themes, perhaps small groupings of traditional Wacky's, not tied to an Event or oddball news items. Basic things such as Cereals, Monster themed, Sodas, Soaps, etc.
Maybe a set of just Attacky Packages from Neil.
GPKs would have their own themes on these weeks, no reason that the two brands have to be in lock-step every set.
I see the irony in all this, as I was one that disliked the 50th set because it was just a pile of themed subsets. And here I am helping promote the idea of themed sets for these online cards. Even so, I still believe the national releases should *not* just be a bundle of themed cards. I still want puzzle backs and checklist cards in the regular series sets.
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Okay, I've been holding my breath and crossing my fingers for a week, now. Could today be the day of reckoning, the new Age of the Bundle?
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Okay, I've been holding my breath and crossing my fingers for a week, now. Could today be the day of reckoning, the new Age of the Bundle?
I think Friday
The set site was updated and says 'check tomorrow ', vs the usual 'check back soon '
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Cool to see Chad's card as the last single card sold. That is an honor. Fingers crossed for what comes next..........
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Cool to see Chad's card as the last single card sold. That is an honor. Fingers crossed for what comes next..........
Topps has started selling a few of their bundle sets this week with a minimal bulk discount. First time ever for that. It's not much: 1 set @ $20 and 3 sets @ $50.
What we all really want though, is single cards with discounts!! Crossing my fingers.
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Cool to see Chad's card as the last single card sold. That is an honor. Fingers crossed for what comes next..........
Yes, Thanks! I too am anxious to see what's next.
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Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...
(https://s2.postimg.org/61xle7a6d/0581_l.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/61xle7a6d/)
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Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...
Still says "check back tomorrow", maybe we'll always be in a perpetual waiting game...
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Ah, it's probably just taking Topps a little bit more extra time to wrap up GPK, WP, Preacher, Walking Dead, Star Wars, MLB, etc. into one giant bundle.
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Ah, it's probably just taking Topps a little bit more extra time to wrap up GPK, WP, Preacher, Walking Dead, Star Wars, MLB, etc. into one giant bundle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWHqLJHss9U
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A week without Wackies.......... >( >( >( :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
Please don't do anything rash, Andrew! It's going to be difficult at first, but your system needs to clean itself out. Remember, we're all here if you need to talk. (Plus, we now have Jurassic Park videos to help keep your mind on other things.)
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GPK & WACKY PACKAGES 4TH OF JULY - PRINT RUN 119 SETS. Only 119 sets sold. Wonder if they would have sold more if offered individual. Being offered for a week didn't boost sales.
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GPK & WACKY PACKAGES 4TH OF JULY - PRINT RUN 119 SETS. Only 119 sets sold. Wonder if they would have sold more if offered individual. Being offered for a week didn't boost sales.
I've stopped looking at Topps emails that don't include Wackys in the title. Not even sure what I missed here.
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I've stopped looking at Topps emails that don't include Wackys in the title. Not even sure what I missed here.
this was the set that went on sale more than a week ago - the Washington Grill, Lincoln Legs and Fourth Fingers
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Interesting to see a bunch of Daily Wakies being resold for $3.99 to $4.99 each or best offer. These cost us $4.00 right? I know I sold some of mine cheap
to "thin the herd" ; but Is that what these other sales are about also? I can't see a dealer bothering with these cards if they only make $1 or $2 per card.
Andrew
I think you're referring to all of those listed yesterday at $4.99 OBO by Rockholt?
Rockholt runs the GPKnews website and I'm sure he's purchased every bundle over the months to get the best price for the GPK cards.
He's likely 'thinning the herd', so to speak, dumping all the Wacky's and keeping all the GPK's. Definitely 'below cost' sell prices.
I've sold off some GPKs I've gotten in the Event bundles the same way. Don't want them, and getting something for them is better than nothing.
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Am I the only one that was pleased that we didn't have any new Wacky's last week?
The cards were hit and miss regarding quality and at $9.99 a piece (without the club discount), these were getting costly.
I would rather have Topps focus on a New Set (maybe more than 1 a year!!!) rather than putting out these daily cards that, in my opinion, are getting tired.
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Looks like Topps "grabbed their toys and ran home" They don't want to play anymore, as evident with the lack of online offerings of late.
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Am I the only one that was pleased that we didn't have any new Wacky's last week?
The cards were hit and miss regarding quality and at $9.99 a piece (without the club discount), these were getting costly.
I would rather have Topps focus on a New Set (maybe more than 1 a year!!!) rather than putting out these daily cards that, in my opinion, are getting tired.
Definitely understand your sentiments and would agree in part. Without the daily Wackys, I wouldn't have a couple of really nice cards. On the other hand, at least half of the total titles I could probably have lived without.
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I would rather have Topps focus on a New Set (maybe more than 1 a year!!!) rather than putting out these daily cards that, in my opinion, are getting tired.
It was nice to have a little break, but would hope Topps has enough folks that they can both walk and chew Gadzooka at the same time - i.e. knock out some small event sets here and there and still work on big picture national releases and OLDS sets.
info for everyone - Master Lists for all the daily lines are complete and have had their final updates
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I believe there are small event sets in the works, for various things, so the Wacky flame is still alive and well!
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Maybe an exclusing Topps Wacky Package might show up at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con if Topps takes part in it.
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Maybe an exclusing Topps Wacky Package might show up at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con if Topps takes part in it.
Topps is on the list of vendor's and their booth is apparently a small piece of the Lucasfilm massive floorspace footprint. I still have not seen any announcements for exclusives of any kind for them. They've done Star Wars cards the last few years, so there should at least be that.
I mentioned SDCC earlier as an upcoming event that could easily have an online set. We had a Philly show set this year, so why not SDCC and NYCC too?
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I think Way-Out Packages is my favorite of the whole bunch. It's got Gadzooka (with futuristic jokes and an alien), the Melty Way alien, and it's a good gag. To be perfect though, it should have been 1 million quatloos. Just my humble opinion :P
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I think Way-Out Packages is my favorite of the whole bunch. It's got Gadzooka (with futuristic jokes and an alien), the Melty Way alien, and it's a good gag. To be perfect though, it should have been 1 million quatloos. Just my humble opinion :P
Totally agree. Best title in the run!
Maybe we get some new sets today.
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Totally agree. Best title in the run!
Maybe we get some new sets today.
Agree, great close-out to the run.
SDCC starts tonight with preview night, seems like a good Event for cards. Wait and watch.
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Surprised I didn't get some Star Trek fans to comment on quatloos - maybe because it is too late. That was from an episode aired right around when Wackys started.
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Surprised I didn't get some Star Trek fans to comment on quatloos - maybe because it is too late. That was from an episode aired right around when Wackys started.
I'm old. "The Gamesters of Triskelion."
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I am on vacation this week at the Jersey Shore. It would be great to see a well done Wacky set offered for sale this week. I miss the "daily reveal " aspect of the 24hour sale Wacky's. It was great to know at some point during the afternoon Tues - Thurs you would find at least one new card offered.
Wacky On-Demand Withdrawal I guess is what I am experiencing at present. :'(
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Surprised I didn't get some Star Trek fans to comment on quatloos - maybe because it is too late. That was from an episode aired right around when Wackys started.
Or, perhaps, gold pressed latinum.
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It would be great to see a well done Wacky set offered for sale this week.
I'm getting a very strong feeling about some sort of an SDCC set. :clock:
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I'm getting a very strong feeling about some sort of an SDCC set. :clock:
Hmmm...
What do you know that we don't? What aren't you telling us?
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Hmmm...
What do you know that we don't? What aren't you telling us?
He's not telling you that there is going to be a full series 1-16 reissue set coming with 10 variations per card and 1:17,689 packs for each variation by Topps. >:D
...don't expect much.
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Or, perhaps, gold pressed latinum.
That occurred to me as well (gotta love Quark!), but it is quite long and might not have fit, and quatloos was from the 60's. Sounds funnier, too :]
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He's not telling you that there is going to be a full series 1-16 reissue set coming with 10 variations per card and 1:17,689 packs for each variation by Topps. >:D
...don't expect much.
Something to REALLY collect! Finally!
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Surprise surprise, an SDCC set...
2 Wackys in the set, with 4 gpk
Robocorpse poster - Neil Camera
Itchie comic - Robert Jimenez/concept Paul Harris
No discounts
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-sets.html
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19.99 for 6 cards. Price has gone down.
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great work again by Mr. Jimenez, as always. "Itchie" is my concept,
and I believe Neil may have painted his own idea?
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19.99 for 6 cards. Price has gone down.
For just the 2 cards I want, price is the same. To much for just the ones I want. Anyone getting extras for the GPK, I'll take the wackys off your hands for half the cost of the 6 cards.
Jim
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I hope Topps does more Wacky Packages and GPK exclusives for the site related to in the months to come:
Back to School
The 9/11/2001 tragic even anniversary
Halloween
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Years Eve
...and will the Wacky Packages Old School series 6 come out before 2017 is over?
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SDCC set...
Robocorpse poster - Neil Camera
Itchie comic - Robert Jimenez
Only 209 sets sold.
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I actually proposed a Back-to-School mini-set, but nothing as far as I've been told,
and I doubt anyone would want to parody 9/11, that's just wrong.
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I actually proposed a Back-to-School mini-set, but nothing as far as I've been told,
and I doubt anyone would want to parody 9/11, that's just wrong.
Unless it celebrates grandparents day, which happens to fall on that day.
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Hope in October there's a NYCC set if Topps takes part in the 2017 New York Comic-Con.
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Hope in October there's a NYCC set if Topps takes part in the 2017 New York Comic-Con.
How about a Summer "Crickets" set commemorating the large amount of "Nothing" going on in the Wacky World at present?
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How about a Summer "Crickets" set commemorating the large amount of "Nothing" going on in the Wacky World at present?
No - B/C that's been.....WAIT FOR IT..... CANCELLED as WELL!! :] :] :] :o :o
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No - B/C that's been.....WAIT FOR IT..... CANCELLED as WELL!! :] :] :] :o :o
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If the Cricket release is cancelled....at least you won't hear any responses regarding the cancellation. Maybe just a few crickets...........
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The Crickets have answered
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The Crickets OWN this site at present.
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The Crickets OWN this site at present.
Tru Dat!!
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Relax, there are some things in the works. Aren't we all the same people who
didn't like all those daily Print-On-Demands? 8)
I believe Topps and the great artists were busy with the new GPK set.
Joe G. has been gracious enough to offer his awesome Alien Joy card, too!
And we got a sneak peak at Neil's idea for Halloween.
Dave mentioned that he is working on the next Old School set, and that was a while ago,
so I'm sure it's closer to being finished?
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Plus, might there be the possibility of a small Allentown Show set?
I can't speak for others, but for me, whether waiting for a new set, an eBay purchase, et al, the waiting and anticipation accounts for a large portion of the excitement.
I liked looking forward to see what the daily PODs might be (however, truth be told, there were a lot of disappointments.) Also, after a while, I would simply find myself placing the cards from the various increments in their respective binders... and then closing them and placing them back on a shelf ten minutes later, quickly forgetting them as I waited for the next batch to arrive. And so on. Diamonds can be all well and good. They're rare and special. If you were given a few every day, however, I believe that rareness would eventually begin to wear off. The first few you would place somewhere special, treasures to behold. After a while, you would start collecting them in boxes and jars and other canisters. Eventually, though, you would simply end up flicking them into a huge dragon's horde of a pile, one really no more special than - and quickly lost among - all of the others.
I, for one, am grateful for this hiatus. If Topps came out with a regular set and an OS set each year, and maybe a few 9-card subsets in between - summer blockbusters, Halloween, Christmas, etc. (which I had hoped that's what the bundles might have possibly been,) I would be fine with this. One would think that, with the less frantic pace placed upon the creative minds behind them, such sets would be very well thought out and executed. I wouldn't mind have to wait two months in between sets, and, in all likelihood, would probably appreciate said sets even that much more.
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Relax, there are some things in the works. Aren't we all the same people who
didn't like all those daily Print-On-Demands? 8)
I believe Topps and the great artists were busy with the new GPK set.
Joe G. has been gracious enough to offer his awesome Alien Joy card, too!
And we got a sneak peak at Neil's idea for Halloween.
Dave mentioned that he is working on the next Old School set, and that was a while ago,
so I'm sure it's closer to being finished?
It's all done and comes out in October
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It's all done and comes out in October
ARE YOU SURE IT HASN'T BEEN.........just kidding - to premature for that..... :] :] :] :]
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sounds great, Dave! Thanks for the update!
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Best of the Fest 2017 edition cards now up.
9 titles/ 18 cards - ALL GPK, just like last year.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-sets/the-not-scars-2017/gpk-best-of-the-fest-2017-complete-set.html
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Best of the Fest 2017 edition cards now up.
ALL GPK, just like last year.
And you know what "ALL GPK, just like last year." means to me? Less of my money is going to Topps! And I want to know this sincerely, are there really that many GPK fans? If you ask me, in reality, GPK is just a bunch of cartoon kids that are deformed in some way. And in no way am I trying to sound progressive, I just don't find the humor in these.
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And I want to know this sincerely, are there really that many GPK fans?
yes there are. apparently there is far, far more than there are Wacky fans.
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ARE YOU SURE IT HASN'T BEEN.........just kidding - to premature for that..... :] :] :] :]
Dude, hope you aren't suffering from premature cancellation.....
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;D
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Another music set up today - Empty-V Awards.
6 titles/ 12 cards - all GPK
and watch out - if you buy the complete set, you might end up with an Aaron Judge baseball card (currently a wrong picture embedded on the web page)
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-sets/the-not-scars-2017/complete-set-gpk-wacky-packages-lord-of-the-flyes-festival-88125.html
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Topps Wacky Packages - 2017 Fall TV Preview up for order at Topps.
https://www.topps.com/topps-wacky-packages-2017-fall-tv-preview-complete-set.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9/7%20Topps%20NOW%E2%84%A2&utm_term=All%20Sports%20and%20Auction
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Topps Wacky Packages - 2017 Fall TV Preview up for order at Topps.
https://www.topps.com/topps-wacky-packages-2017-fall-tv-preview-complete-set.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9/7%20Topps%20NOW%E2%84%A2&utm_term=All%20Sports%20and%20Auction
In 1 word "disgusting"
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I like Neil's pieces. JungHwa's though, well....
7 Card Set @ $20, 3 sets @ $50
Checklist:
Bar Trek - Neil Camera
The Overkill - Neil Camera
The Flush - JungHwa Im
Riverjail - JungHwa Im
Young Shell-don - JungHwa Im / concept Paul Harris
Will & Grapes - JungHwa Im / concept Paul Harris
The Vice - Neil Camera
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Only a quantity discount on 3, and then it's still $15 for the next two. Bar Trek is the only one displayed that I like. Anyone know what the other two look like?
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Anyone know what the other two look like?
you need to scroll to the right in the images to get to The Flush (pic above). Still nothing for Young Shell-don
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They should bring back the name Wacky Ads when doing sets like these since they are ads not packages. Wacky Ads, Wacky Posters and Wacky Packages. That should cover these things.
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Don't forget Wacky Plaques!
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Got real names for all save one. What is The Overkill? I ask this because this set might be one for the Master Spreadsheet.
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The Orville.
The star trekky Seth McFarlane show.
First episode This Sunday
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Got real names for all...
Got a name for all of these, myself......
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Got a name for all of these, myself......
Does it have anything to do with cows?
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Does it have anything to do with cows?
Or Horses?
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How about Travesty Packages. That's the feeling I get when I look at that set.
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I've been buying a lot of the recent "Wacky" offerings to demonstrate to Topps that there is a demand and market for new Wackys. Unfortunately, they seem to be veering further and further away from what I consider to be a Wacky Package.
I have high hopes for the upcoming Old School set, but it looks like I'm done with the 24 hour/weekly offerings.
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Does it have anything to do with cows?
How'd you know I was thinking of "udderly ridiculous"?
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I've been buying a lot of the recent "Wacky" offerings to demonstrate to Topps that there is a demand and market for new Wackys. Unfortunately, they seem to be veering further and further away from what I consider to be a Wacky Package.
I have high hopes for the upcoming Old School set, but it looks like I'm done with the 24 hour/weekly offerings.
If you liked Old School 1-5 you will like this set (maybe more). The new WP set we are starting today and that should also be very cool (REAL products).
These 24 hours things should do real products using whatever entertainment thing they are spoofing. Problem solved.
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I did the concept for Young Shell-don, but not sure who got the painting, or
how it came out. I'm guessing JungHwa? (She did my other one, Will & Grapes.)
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I've been buying a lot of the recent "Wacky" offerings to demonstrate to Topps that there is a demand and market for new Wackys. Unfortunately, they seem to be veering further and further away from what I consider to be a Wacky Package.
I have high hopes for the upcoming Old School set, but it looks like I'm done with the 24 hour/weekly offerings.
Same here, Pat.
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I did the concept for Young Shell-don, but not sure who got the painting, or
how it came out.
When you say you "did the concept," what exactly does that mean? You had the idea for the title and maybe the gag line and the sketch of the character, but then someone else did the production?
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I submitted the concept, along with many other ideas, and sketched it out using my all-thumbs computer skills, with text, gag lines and characters. Topps was great to approve those two ideas but of course they have the right to change things around however they see fit.
will & grapes stayed the same except I had them all in a Supermarket produce section and maybe that was too "busy," not sure and everything ended up on a white canvas instead.
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Exceptional writing on both concepts Paul! You're the backbone of some amazing wacky titles!
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A shout out to Patrick during this slow time for Wackies. There are number of people on this board who have a set of Topps On-Demand Wackies solely because Patrick stepped up and banded us together to obtain these cards at bulk prices. He probably spent over 100 hours on this project. Meticulously tracking Paypal Payments from us all, ordering cards, tracking their deliveries to him, and rapidly shipping them out to us with notification of when we could expect our
special deliveries. These efforts made it possible for many of us to collect these cards; even though their single card prices put them out of our reach. Patrick's labor of love will have lasting impact. The hobby would not be the same without him. Anyone who participated in the Bulk-Buyers Club owes Patrick a debt of gratitude.
Many thanks to Patrick for going above and beyond for the sake of making these cards available to us a prices we could afford. :great: :great: :great: :great:
Regards, Andrew
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A shout out to Patrick during this slow time for Wackies. There are number of people on this board who have a set of Topps On-Demand Wackies solely because Patrick stepped up and banded us together to obtain these cards at bulk prices. He probably spent over 100 hours on this project. Meticulously tracking Paypal Payments from us all, ordering cards, tracking their deliveries to him, and rapidly shipping them out to us with notification of when we could expect our
special deliveries. These efforts made it possible for many of us to collect these cards; even though their single card prices put them out of our reach. Patrick's labor of love will have lasting impact. The hobby would not be the same without him. Anyone who participated in the Bulk-Buyers Club owes Patrick a debt of gratitude.
Many thanks to Patrick for going above and beyond for the sake of making these cards available to us a prices we could afford. :great: :great: :great: :great:
Regards, Andrew
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Many thanks to Patrick for going above and beyond for the sake of making these cards available to us a prices we could afford.
Regards, Andrew
thanks Andrew!
It took some work, but for the most part, it was a rather enjoyable experience - with the bonus being it was a great way meet a lot of forum members!
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Topps Wacky Packages - 2017 Fall TV Preview up for order at Topps.
154 sets sold.
Somewhat better than the Summer TV set
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WTF is this from Topps? Horsin' Around with Bojack Horseman. It must be aimed far below my age group (and intelligence level).
https://www.topps.com/ondemand/ondemand-available-one-week-only/2017-topps-on-demand-set-7-bojack-horseman.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9/18%20Topps%20NOW%E2%84%A2&utm_term=All%20Sports%20and%20Auction
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WTF is this from Topps? Horsin' Around with Bojack Horseman. It must be aimed far below my age group (and intelligence level).
https://www.topps.com/ondemand/ondemand-available-one-week-only/2017-topps-on-demand-set-7-bojack-horseman.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9/18%20Topps%20NOW%E2%84%A2&utm_term=All%20Sports%20and%20Auction
I love the quote "Even though it takes place in Chicago, it is actually filmed in Los Angeles, California!" As if that isn't the case for practically every show and movie in the first place. Who can pretend to say that half of the shows on television aren't recorded in front of green screens?
Salem's Lot was recorded in Cal. even though it takes place in Maine, and Wally World isn't even in the same place... What makes it any different to point out on a stupid horse show?
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I love the quote "Even though it takes place in Chicago, it is actually filmed in Los Angeles, California!" As if that isn't the case for practically every show and movie in the first place. Who can pretend to say that half of the shows on television aren't recorded in front of green screens?
Salem's Lot was recorded in Cal. even though it takes place in Maine, and Wally World isn't even in the same place... What makes it any different to point out on a stupid horse show?
Anyone else watching the television show THE ORVILLE on Fox? Many of the ship interiors appear to be green screen rather than constructed sets.
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Exceptional writing on both concepts Paul! You're the backbone of some amazing wacky titles!
Thanks, Neil, but you are truly Sir Wacky-a-Lot!
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I love the quote "Even though it takes place in Chicago, it is actually filmed in Los Angeles, California!" As if that isn't the case for practically every show and movie in the first place. Who can pretend to say that half of the shows on television aren't recorded in front of green screens?
That's part of the joke. Also, it's not "filmed" as it's an animated show (but in the reality of the show, BoJack Horseman is a real live horse man, and Horsin' Around was filmed). I've watched a few episodes and it's pretty funny, my nephews really like it.
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Anyone else watching the television show THE ORVILLE on Fox? Many of the ship interiors appear to be green screen rather than constructed sets.
I watched the first episode and liked it. I didn't notice the green screening, but I bet you're right.
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WTF is this from Topps? Horsin' Around with Bojack Horseman. It must be aimed far below my age group (and intelligence level).
Pass.
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I love the quote "Even though it takes place in Chicago, it is actually filmed in Los Angeles, California!"
Well, it's a 'lost' test set from back in the 90's, from back in the olden, dark days, pre-internet, when nobody knew nothin'!! ;D
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Anyone else watching the television show THE ORVILLE on Fox? Many of the ship interiors appear to be green screen rather than constructed sets.
Looks like the interior is almost entirely physical sets.
I had read elsewhere that the ship is a real model as well, and not the usual cgi you see everywhere else these days
https://trekmovie.com/2017/08/31/6-takeaways-from-a-set-visit-to-the-orville/
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Thanksgiving 50/50 Wacky & GPK set is up - on sale for 1 full week.
5 cards of each (of course, 2 of each GPK)
15 cards for $35
Subject List:
1: SAMMY SNOOD/DIRK Dangler - Brent Engstrom
2: ANDY Corn/Corny CANDICE - Dave Gross
3: Turkey CAL/Hapless HUNTER - Neil Camera
4: Basting BART/Leggy LENNY - Smokin' Joe McWilliams
5: GARY Gravy/Poured POLLY - Robert Jimenez
Wacky Packages:
6. Butterbrawl - Smokin' Joe McWilliams
7. McSnoremick Turkey Gravy Mix - Dave Gross
8. Bruised Yams - Brent Engstrom
9. Lippy’s Punk In Pie Mix - Smokin' Joe McWilliams
10. Turkey Taffy - JungHwa Im/concept Paul Harris
https://www.topps.com/catalog/product/view/id/92686/s/gpk-2017-thanksgiving-complete-set/category/3527/
(https://s33.postimg.org/7hn0fzla7/gpktg2017-ordered.jpg)
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"Turkey Taffy" was my concept, but not exactly sure who painted it.
I do believe it was likely Junghwa?
I love the face smack down in the gravy of McSnoremack! Lots of
other great gags, too! Bruised Yams is awesome!
And big kudos to Robert Jimenez on getting his first GPK in there! :great:
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And big kudos to Robert Jimenez on getting his first GPK in there! :great:
Thanks Paul! Bruised Yams is awesome! Love Punk In Pie as well! All the Wackys are pretty strong!
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These are great!
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I like 'em, but after plunking down $150 for Olds 6, I think I'll pass. If it were 10 WP and 0 GPK, then I'd be in.
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I'm really going to push them to split the brands for the next set.
BTW, you guys should really start getting a group of GPK people together and split sets with them. There are a few hundred GPK people to choose from.
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I like 'em, but after plunking down $150 for Olds 6, I think I'll pass. If it were 10 WP and 0 GPK, then I'd be in.
I will sell the GPK's. Hopefully for $20 and then will have $15 into the Wackys or $3 each. AND I think I will keep the Im card which is not the norm for me. 8)
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Dave that would be GREAT! Even there were only 5 WP cards - I do need kindling for my pire pit (GPK!) HAAAAAHAHAHA
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Print run of 188 for the Thanksgiving set.
Seems a little low. I wonder if the 50/50 mix of WP and GPK hurt the sales? And the lack of a discount for multiple buys.
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Next year - GPK run and WP run - Do not mix and match - Forced integration?