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I noticed that practically every OLDS thread was started and had some spoilers like OLDS5, etc... So.. is there anything you want to show us Dave??? After all it's only one month away.. :]
I guess if packs and boxes aren't being used then the only thing that you can show are the stickers.. I believe because of the little sales from the last set he said that they weren't being used?
Thanks!
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Dave,
Will the sets sold online have a sketch? Maybe you could do some sketches of the non-produced pack for the set? That would be cool.
Andrew
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Is it possible that Urban-American Spaghetto-Os is finally going to be included here, just like Genesis Beer, which was meant for OLDS 3, was finally put into OLDS 5?
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The only things I know so far is that it's online and there are sketch cards. I don't know how it's being sold specifically yet.
No Spaghettos in the set. I did 30 all new concepts and paintings.
Hopefully as we get closer to October they will be releasing some images.
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The only things I know so far is that it's online and there are sketch cards. I don't know how it's being sold specifically yet.
No Spaghettos in the set. I did 30 all new concepts and paintings.
Hopefully as we get closer to October they will be releasing some images.
I just found a can of Spaghettio's with a special 50th anniversary label. Could have been good timing for a Wacky parody.
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Sketch Cards!!?? I'm ready.
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Are they Die-Cut?
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Guess we'll have to settle for the ANS version of Spaghetti-Os parody. All too easily forgotten, possibly since it's now a Campbell's product, rather than Franco-American.
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The only things I know so far is that it's online and there are sketch cards. I don't know how it's being sold specifically yet.
No Spaghettos in the set. I did 30 all new concepts and paintings.
Hopefully as we get closer to October they will be releasing some images.
Dave,
Are you the only Artist doing Sketches for OS6? How many will there be? Will they be one per set purchased?
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Dave,
Are you the only Artist doing Sketches for OS6? How many will there be? Will they be one per set purchased?
I'm not doing any of the sketches. They have other people working on them. I didn't even know they were doing sketches for it until very recently.
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I'm not doing any of the sketches. They have other people working on them. I didn't even know they were doing sketches for it until very recently.
Thanks Dave. Do you know the character list for the sketches? Are all OS titles fair game or just O6? Hoping for some new Flunkies sketches.
(https://s26.postimg.org/5h3zw74j9/100_5147.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5h3zw74j9/)
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Will Old School 6 include subsets of Wacky Packages spoofing 1980's and 1990's entries?
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Is this going to be a KickStarter or Topps online only?
Richard
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Just got the invite for sketches.
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Just got the invite for sketches.
Great to hear! Wonder how they will be implemented.
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Just got the invite for sketches.
Flunkies please
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I'm not doing any of the sketches. They have other people working on them. I didn't even know they were doing sketches for it until very recently.
So are they selling boxes/cases online or some other format?? thx
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I'm not sure how they will be sold. This and a GPK set will be online. I'll be doing 25 sketch cards and have been given the OK to do Tobacco and Alcohol so am looking forward to that since those are my favorites!!
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I'm not sure how they will be sold. This and a GPK set will be online. I'll be doing 25 sketch cards and have been given the OK to do Tobacco and Alcohol so am looking forward to that since those are my favorites!!
Got new alcohol and tobacco paintings in the set as well!
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Got new alcohol and tobacco paintings in the set as well!
Will the set be released before the Fall Philly show?
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Don't know. I know it's October
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Don't know. I know it's October
A & T is fine by me, but I pray, pray, pray they don't combine the Wackys with GPK for "Only $64.99!"
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WP and GPK seem to be separate now
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WP and GPK seem to be separate now
Hallelujah
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Is this going to be a KickStarter or Topps online only?
Richard
I guess Topps online, no Kickstarter.
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I guess Topps online, no Kickstarter.
I believe it is online only.
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Old School 6 sketch card sighting on eBay. Artist Jason Heil.
(https://s26.postimg.org/kwhvz3oz9/os6.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kwhvz3oz9/)
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Old School 6 sketch card sighting on eBay. Artist Jason Heil.
(https://s26.postimg.org/kwhvz3oz9/os6.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kwhvz3oz9/)
All three were posted and then ended early:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/joannlukashewsk0/m.html?item=112571321868&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684
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All three were posted and then ended early:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/joannlukashewsk0/m.html?item=112571321868&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684
I suspect these weren't supposed to show up yet. The post on the Facebook group EVOSMASHER'S WACKY PACKAGE MARKETPLACE linking to the eBay listings has also been deleted.
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Wow. That gets me excited.
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My only question is.....when it comes to sketch cards, what is the difference between 50th Anniversary and Old School 6, other than a different logo and Topps now allowing the artists to draw alcohol and tobacco products?
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My only question is.....when it comes to sketch cards, what is the difference between 50th Anniversary and Old School 6, other than a different logo and Topps now allowing the artists to draw alcohol and tobacco products?
Probably nothing. I would have people only draw Old School characters for Old School sets but that's me.
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Probably nothing. I would have people only draw Old School characters for Old School sets but that's me.
Same here!!
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Probably nothing. I would have people only draw Old School characters for Old School sets but that's me.
That's a shame. I also like to see the new titles as sketches for all new releases, actually. We have seen most of the previous titles done quite a few times now.
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From Instagram
(https://s26.postimg.cc/smhdohl6d/IMG_8126.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/smhdohl6d/)
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Is there a release date for Topps for the on-line buying yet?
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From Instagram
(https://s26.postimg.cc/smhdohl6d/IMG_8126.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/smhdohl6d/)
Thanks for posting that. I like all those sketches. I don't recall seeing this artist's name before, but perhaps I haven't been paying close attention these past few releases.
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Thanks for posting that. I like all those sketches. I don't recall seeing this artist's name before, but perhaps I haven't been paying close attention these past few releases.
I know he was one of the sketch artists for the 50th Anniversary set. But I don't think previous to that (but not 100% sure).
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Since OS6 will be sold without packs; do we think they may do a small box for the set? The recent Mars Attacks Revenge set came in pretty nice collector box. No
packs to open but the cards were mixed up with the "Hits" placed on the end of the stack of cards.
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Since OS6 will be sold without packs; do we think they may do a small box for the set? The recent Mars Attacks Revenge set came in pretty nice collector box. No
packs to open but the cards were mixed up with the "Hits" placed on the end of the stack of cards.
There is a GPK Classics set coming out online with sketch cards in October as well. I'm guessing whatever format they use for that will be the same with Old School and I think that comes out first.
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Here's my sketches for Old School 6. I went with ones that we aren't allowed to draw on other Wacky sets.
(https://s26.postimg.cc/lwy3snh85/wpold6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lwy3snh85/)
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Here's my sketches for Old School 6. I went with ones that we aren't allowed to draw on other Wacky sets.
(https://s26.postimg.cc/lwy3snh85/wpold6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lwy3snh85/)
That's a lot of Wacky Tobaccy!
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Chad,
Those look great. Hoping I pull the Super Cigar Crisp one.....
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Chad,
Those look great. Hoping I pull the Super Cigar Crisp one.....
Thanks, yea that's always been a favorite of mine.
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is there going to be a pre order or a launch date?
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What are we speculating this release will cost?
My guess is $34.95
Andrew
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Here's my sketches for Old School 6. I went with ones that we aren't allowed to draw on other Wacky sets.
(https://s26.postimg.cc/lwy3snh85/wpold6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lwy3snh85/)
Very nice! I would love to end up with Ale or Super Cigar Crisp.
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What are we speculating this release will cost?
My guess is $34.95
Andrew
I would say easily more than double that, probably pushing $100
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More from Instagram
(https://s26.postimg.cc/oaheto4at/IMG_8138.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oaheto4at/)
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I would say easily more than double that, probably pushing $100
Ouch!!!
(https://s26.postimg.cc/rdowv6as5/4329418-_Knife-stabbed-into-_Ben-s-throat-focus-on.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rdowv6as5/)
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I would say easily more than double that, probably pushing $100
Why is that?
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I would say easily more than double that, probably pushing $100
I would say no more than $ 49.95. We are talking 30 cards, maybe 9 puzzle pieces and 1 sketch.
I stlll think $34.95 is what we will see. How do you figure $100?
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No idea what the pricing will be for the set yet but it's an online set. What's the average price per card for these? It's 30 cards. They need to sell a fair amount of sets to make any money. If they are selling a 12 card set for $49.99 what's a 30 card set cost? Plus with a sketch card? No idea yet what they plan to do with all this. Probably need to sell around 300-400 sets i would guess.
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No idea what the pricing will be for the set yet but it's an online set. What's the average price per card for these? It's 30 cards. They need to sell a fair amount of sets to make any money. If they are selling a 12 card set for $49.99 what's a 30 card set cost? Plus with a sketch card? No idea yet what they plan to do with all this. Probably need to sell around 300-400 sets i would guess.
I can see where you are going with the price/card ratio, but they are putting those cards at a ridiculous price and I can assure you that they are selling less because of it. So, I'm going to stick with Baked Bear's price.
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I can see where you are going with the price/card ratio, but they are putting those cards at a ridiculous price and I can assure you that they are selling less because of it. So, I'm going to stick with Baked Bear's price.
You mean Dr. Deal's price, National Spittoon. (At the present moment, I am only selling the genuine imitation bootleg sets at $10 per card - just like the good ole' POD days! But, hey, they're scratch-n-sniffs, so that should count for something!)
Let's see... Since were all speculating, I'd go with $59.95 + postage. Kind of on the expensive side, yet affordable and not completely over the top.
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Since OS6 will be sold without packs; do we think they may do a small box for the set? The recent Mars Attacks Revenge set came in pretty nice collector box. No
packs to open but the cards were mixed up with the "Hits" placed on the end of the stack of cards.
Old School 6 will be packless?! Why?
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They could even break it up, and sell 10 cards at a whack, at a certain price?
I know, it's probably a crazy idea, but it could be beneficial to string it out a bit.
Or six cards at a time?
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I would say easily more than double that, probably pushing $100
With no packs, no box, no envelope, no shitty poster box topper or extra add ins. All this to "save" money, why would these be so much more than the regular $49.99 - $59.99?
The POD cards I would think the reason the price was so high was the bang, out the door turnover. With old school, I don't think these were done "bang, out the door".
With sketch's not fetching what they used to, its going to be hard to justify the $100 price tag. If that's what they decide. Just look at what Neil is doing for 36 bucks.
just hoping for a great set!
Jim
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I guess pricing will be determined by the amount of total sets available. If though it is too high you lose the initial rush. My threshold is in the thirties. If they ate more I can wait until they are "on sale" on eBay. Or they get blown out by Topps.
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I would say no more than $ 49.95. We are talking 30 cards, maybe 9 puzzle pieces and 1 sketch.
I stlll think $34.95 is what we will see. How do you figure $100?
I as looking at recent sets like the GPK Best of the Fest, 18 cards @$45.
Or the Star Wars On-Demand set of 20 cards + 1 auto @$60.
With 30 cards plus a sketch, seems like this would be >$75
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They could even break it up, and sell 10 cards at a whack, at a certain price?
I know, it's probably a crazy idea, but it could be beneficial to string it out a bit.
Or six cards at a time?
That's what I initially heard was to break it into groups of ten cards. I did 25 paintings and they had me do an additional 5 to make it 30. Don't know if that is the plan still once I heard they are doing sketch cards because I can't figure how that would work unless you get a sketch for each ten you buy or you need to buy the three groups of ten to get a sketch card or it's sold as a full set and you get a sketch card. If you are buying ten of these every month or other month then it makes more sense and matches the other online cards people were buying anyway. I like the idea of ten cards every other month with 30 cards making a set then the next ten would start a new set so now the online cards are now a full on continuing collection. But if it needs sketch cards for each set they'd probably need gaps between each series.
Either way if you think the set of 30 will be $30 then the series will be dead in the water and you'll be getting Trump cards and shitty looking non-product WPs again.
While Neil's sets may be $36 there are not 30 cards and Neil does not have to pay himself. I'm fairly certain Topps would lose money at $36.
How many WP collectors are even left in the world? If 100 people buy the set it's a flop. As I said I think you need around 300-400 sales for this and the GPK Classics to make money and sense otherwise they will have to do the cards the way they were doing them. I'm glad they are trying something new with these and hope people buy them because I think we will get real old style WPs and GPK again if it does. No politics or entertainment or sports involved.
Once I find out their plans on this I hopefully can offer up some ideas to tweak it to make it work smartly for everyone. I have no real info so keep in mind whatever I just wrote is purely speculation at this point.
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I as looking at recent sets like the GPK Best of the Fest, 18 cards @$45.
Or the Star Wars On-Demand set of 20 cards + 1 auto @$60.
With 30 cards plus a sketch, seems like this would be >$75
You have an intuitive knack for this kind of stuff, Patrick, and I believe you may be right. Once you do the division in the two examples you provided, the individual cards come out at approximately $3.00 apiece. So, yeah, $75 - $100 does make sense for 30 cards.
Expensive, yes. But at least it's better than what Topps was charging for the POD cards at $10 a pop. And with Dave Gross at the helm, I believe we can all expect to receive a very decent set insofar as artwork, gags, and overall quality.
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I as looking at recent sets like the GPK Best of the Fest, 18 cards @$45.
Or the Star Wars On-Demand set of 20 cards + 1 auto @$60.
With 30 cards plus a sketch, seems like this would be >$75
And keep in mind the GPK set was really 9 pieces of new art not 18. The extra 9 cards was just changing the name plate on the computer. If it had been 18 new pieces of art the price would have been higher.
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You have an intuitive knack for this kind of stuff, Patrick, and I believe you may be right. Once you do the division in the two examples you provided, the individual cards come out at approximately $3.00 apiece. So, yeah, $75 - $100 does make sense for 30 cards.
Expensive, yes. But at least it's better than what Topps was charging for the POD cards at $10 a pop. And with Dave Gross at the helm, I believe we can all expect to receive a very decent set insofar as artwork, gags, and overall quality.
Thanks, I feel this is the best Old School set I did. If you liked the other sets you will like these. I had time to paint each one and didn't have only a single day like on many of the other online sets.
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I as looking at recent sets like the GPK Best of the Fest, 18 cards @$45.
Or the Star Wars On-Demand set of 20 cards + 1 auto @$60.
With 30 cards plus a sketch, seems like this would be >$75
That's what I've been thinking, somewhere between $75 and $100. For great artwork and gags, plus a sketch, I'll go for it!
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I'm also in at that pricepoint ($75-$100). Been waitin' on this set for too long. Can't wait for the release.
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I'm also in at that pricepoint ($75-$100). Been waitin' on this set for too long. Can't wait for the release.
But let's all pull back a bit because we don;t even know if this is what it is. Maybe it is less. Maybe it's more. I will try to get more info this week.Hopefulyl i can get them to release a image or two as well.
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That's what I initially heard was to break it into groups of ten cards. I did 25 paintings and they had me do an additional 5 to make it 30. Don't know if that is the plan still once I heard they are doing sketch cards because I can't figure how that would work unless you get a sketch for each ten you buy or you need to buy the three groups of ten to get a sketch card or it's sold as a full set and you get a sketch card. If you are buying ten of these every month or other month then it makes more sense and matches the other online cards people were buying anyway. I like the idea of ten cards every other month with 30 cards making a set then the next ten would start a new set so now the online cards are now a full on continuing collection. But if it needs sketch cards for each set they'd probably need gaps between each series.
Either way if you think the set of 30 will be $30 then the series will be dead in the water and you'll be getting Trump cards and shitty looking non-product WPs again.
While Neil's sets may be $36 there are not 30 cards and Neil does not have to pay himself. I'm fairly certain Topps would lose money at $36.
How many WP collectors are even left in the world? If 100 people buy the set it's a flop. As I said I think you need around 300-400 sales for this and the GPK Classics to make money and sense otherwise they will have to do the cards the way they were doing them. I'm glad they are trying something new with these and hope people buy them because I think we will get real old style WPs and GPK again if it does. No politics or entertainment or sports involved.
Once I find out their plans on this I hopefully can offer up some ideas to tweak it to make it work smartly for everyone. I have no real info so keep in mind whatever I just wrote is purely speculation at this point.
I guess it could be 3 subsets of 10:
* 1970's product parodies
* 1980's product parodies
* 1990's product parodies
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That's what I've been thinking, somewhere between $75 and $100. For great artwork and gags, plus a sketch, I'll go for it!
As much as I like OLDS sets, to me $75-100 isn't worth it.. I probably won't go for it unless it's less than that because there are plenty of OS things that I need that I would buy over that. Just my opinion.
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Hopefully I can get them to release a image or two as well.
An image or two would be cool. (Give us something us different to talk about and anticipate.)
On a similar note, it's always fun to wonder and speculate upon what the parodies will be and their respective product counterparts. We've seen a glimpse of Neil's "Kraken," but what other treats might possibly fill our bags? Joe G. has hinted at an October sci-fi parody, but what do the stars foretell? (Personally, I'm hoping it's "Guardians of the Galaxy" related.) And with Dave's OS6, well, a road trip down Memory Lane awaits. Being both a cat and candy lover, I was pleasantly surprised to find "Atomic Furball" in OS4 - yet never saw it coming beforehand. It's like kind of opening up Christmas presents, if you take my meaning. One just never knows what's beneath the wrapping paper. You're always hoping and guessing, hoping and guessing in a constant state of excitement. To me, the "discovery" is just as meaningful - and has much the same impact/intensity - as possessing the actual gift.
So, any thoughts on what might be in store for us with OS6? Ranger Rick's Nature Magazine? Jordan Almonds? Those little wax bottles with colored juice inside?
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As much as I like OLDS sets, to me $75-100 isn't worth it.. I probably won't go for it unless it's less than that because there are plenty of OS things that I need that I would buy over that. Just my opinion.
If the set is broken down, it might be easier to afford. If you pass entirely, though, you might wind up paying more in the long run if you do decide to collect them later on. Plus - and these are just my opinions - it's a near guarantee that you're going to get a top-notch set (unlike other recent sets in which half of the titles don't cut the mustard, but rather just the cheese.) When you look back at the 50th Anniversary Series, although several individual titles stood out on their own, I believe most WP enthusiasts would have to admit that the OS subset really shone. Looking at it another way, Dave has been actively advocating to ensure a "higher quality" for OS6 - delving into myriad details such as borders, content, etc. (as well as painting the actual titles) for many, many months now. Dave may not be able to set prices, yet he is the only cook in the kitchen, and I've a feeling he has prepared many a delightful dish on which to feast our eyes - and get our money's worth.
Perhaps shameful to admit, but back in the Bulk Buyers Club days, there were many occasions in which I felt that I was simply throwing good money away. Thanks to Patrick (Fanatical_and_ Sickly,) we were able to reduce costs and, come a time, actually had more of a choice in what we purchased. Even at that, though, there was still dissatisfaction with thin borders, made up products, etc.. What Dave (and Neil and Joe G. and even George Wright) have recently promised us, though, is actual honest-to-goodness Wackys - and I believe they will deliver without disappointment. Oh, we may have our own personal preferences when it comes to the actual titles and humor, but I feel there will not be a bad one in the bunch. And yes, they might be a bit pricey, however forewarned is forearmed. Being a teacher, I haven't received a paycheck since June, aside from my first of the school year being just last Friday. So I'm not exactly sitting comfortably in a financial sense on top of the world at the moment, if you know what I'm saying. However, having certain knowledge beforehand, I believe I can scrimp here and there in order to meet various sales dates. October promises to be exciting, what with Neil's Pack O' Fun, Joe's Parotees, and Dave's OS6. And maybe, just maybe, George Wright might make an appearance. These artists have been putting in more effort and commitment (than I doubt many of us could even imagine) to pull Wackys up out of a quagmire, and I believe it is going to be a festive month all around. Price walks hand-in-hand with Quality, and like Dave alluded to a few posts earlier, you get what you pay for.
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One last note...
If we are, indeed, an "elite" group (as Dave earlier mentioned,) just a handful of souls (out of billions) that appreciate the six Old School series (or WP in general,) than we can't really expect to pay Walmart prices. Again, you get what you pay for. Sadly and unfortunately, the days of 5 cents packs are long gone. A few artists (and Topps,) however, still continue to carry the Wacky banner - for which we should be appreciative and grateful. We're a special group, lucky and/or blessed to have a few special individuals still committed to the cause. And as with any small, elite group or club, membership fees must sometimes border on the expensive if we are to preserve a certain integrity and quality.
Perhaps we should all chip in and purchase an old turn-of-the-century city building and turn into a "Diogenes"-like sort of club. We could all grow beards and mustaches, wear smoking jackets, and hold snifters of brandy as we bask in the sublime presence of immense gilded-framed "Hawaiian Punks" and "Pupsi" posters on the hallowed walls. Here and there would be busts on pedestals: Jay Lynch, Norm Saunders, etc.. And the foyer would contain a large painting (similar to the one below) in which Old Glory has been replaced by "Gadzooka." (In other words, it would be an asylum for nuts, screwballs, and fruitcakes.)
(https://s26.postimg.cc/niuchqqhh/300px-_Sprit_of_76.2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/niuchqqhh/)
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Did slamjim get my PM some weeks ago regarding a suggestion for a 1990's Wacky Packages Old School subset that was a spoof of the now ceased Archie comics Sonic the Hedgehog comic book (though the Sonic comic book rights are moving to IDW starting in 2018)?
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Did slamjim get my PM some weeks ago regarding a suggestion for a 1990's Wacky Packages Old School subset that was a spoof of the now ceased Archie comics Sonic the Hedgehog comic book (though the Sonic comic book rights are moving to IDW starting in 2018)?
I still don't understand what your argument has been with OLDS sets other than 1970's... They wouldn't be "Old School" then, would they?
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Did slamjim get my PM some weeks ago regarding a suggestion for a 1990's Wacky Packages Old School subset that was a spoof of the now ceased Archie comics Sonic the Hedgehog comic book (though the Sonic comic book rights are moving to IDW starting in 2018)?
I've got enough good products for at least another couple of rounds of 70s gags, maybe more. Would like to do the 80s at some point as well and also maybe a cool prequel WP series featuring products from the 50s and 60s. All depends on sales of this set.
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... and also maybe a cool prequel WP series featuring products from the 50s and 60s.
Back to the atomic age! That would be very, very cool, indeed!
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Back to the atomic age! That would be very, very cool, indeed!
Absolutely! The 50s and 60s had some of the best package design ever.
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The political stuff that was in this thread this afternoon has been moved to a new thread in the Non-Wacky Discussion section. Please, in the future, put the political stuff in the Non-Wacky Discussion section. I am dismayed that it seems that we have gotten to the point that even Wacky collectors are now being divided because of political views. Let's just talk Wackys in the Wacky Discussion section.
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I've got enough good products for at least another couple of rounds of 70s gags, maybe more. Would like to do the 80s at some point as well and also maybe a cool prequel WP series featuring products from the 50s and 60s. All depends on sales of this set.
Who is the target audience for this set?
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I am dismayed that it seems that we have gotten to the point that even Wacky collectors are now being divided because of political views.
Yes, it is somewhat disappointing to me too.. But at some points in time I have to stand my ground and fight for what I feel is right. This is one of those times, although, it seems like no one else is on my side to help me out. Looks like I'll be riding alone.. again. :]
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So this will be an "Old School" set with "New School" pricing. I am in at whatever price it carries; but expected $34.95 to $49.95. I don't feel $3.00 per card
is appropriate for an Old School set. We have a history with Old School of having lower prices and these cards are not "On Demand" cards. The $10 price per card for On-Demand has to do with quick turnaround and one day or very short term sales periods. If the price has to be much higher for the set to exist at all then so be it; but I did not expect the price to be $80 to $100. What's next? $8.00 per pack for next Wacky Retail release?
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Who is the target audience for this set?
Below is a quote from Chad Scheres from page 1 of this thread:
I'll be doing 25 sketch cards and have been given the OK to do Tobacco and Alcohol so am looking forward to that since those are my favorites!!
My guess would be that this is an online exclusive targeted at adults.
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For those recent Star Wars online sets, I didn't want to spend X-amount of high dollars on those to get a potentially great sketch or autograph card, yet they were hot sellers for people who wanted to spin the wheel of fortune. I waited a few weeks later and bought a set on ebay for a lot less and has everything but the sketch card...which is fine for me!
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But let's all pull back a bit because we don;t even know if this is what it is. Maybe it is less. Maybe it's more. I will try to get more info this week.Hopefulyl i can get them to release a image or two as well.
Once again, thanks for the updates Dave. Any info you are permitted to share is appreciated.
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For those recent Star Wars online sets, I didn't want to spend X-amount of high dollars on those to get a potentially great sketch or autograph card, yet they were hot sellers for people who wanted to spin the wheel of fortune. I waited a few weeks later and bought a set on ebay for a lot less and has everything but the sketch card...which is fine for me!
I do this quite often for certain things but, when it comes to OLDS I'll pay full retail to show support. I want this series to continue. The only way that's going to happen is sales #'s.
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Yes, it is somewhat disappointing to me too.. But at some points in time I have to stand my ground and fight for what I feel is right. This is one of those times, although, it seems like no one else is on my side to help me out. Looks like I'll be riding alone.. again. :]
No, I am on your side, these people are employees and should do what they are paid to do, play a damn game. Their opinions should only count off the field. Game Day should be just that, not protest time!
Jim
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No, I am on your side, these people are employees and should do what they are paid to do, play a damn game. Their opinions should only count off the field. Game Day should be just that, not protest time!
Jim
Can't they do both? They can both protest, which doesn't occur during game time, and play the game as well. No "delay of game" here from protesting.
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Can't they do both? They can both protest, which doesn't occur during game time, and play the game as well. No "delay of game" here from protesting.
By the way, shouldn't these last few posts be in the Old School 6 Politics thread, not the Old School 6 thread? Let's keep them separated! :)
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They have 6 days a week to protest, again not on game day. They want a protest? lets see if this shrinks the ever tightening belt of Americas wallet. I know I have lost interest in the sport altogether. It is no longer a sport, but a stage. As with non-wacky wackys, I will vote with my wallet, its the only real voice any of us have.
Jim
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By the way, shouldn't these last few posts be in the Old School 6 Politics thread, not the Old School 6 thread? Let's keep them separated! :)
Yes, please keep this thread for Wackys!
Unfortunately, I don't see a way for me to move the recent political posts to the thread I created Sunday. I'd have to make yet another new thread.
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Should have the info on Old School within the next few days.
Release date is definitely mid October.
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Great news, Dave!
I'd still love to see a "Wacky Wednesday" on the Topps NOW schedule, like you referred to before.
Each Wednesday, Topps offers a new ANS title or two, along with a new Old School title! No Trumpocracy,
no Alternative Facts or posters, just a good ol' regular what-we're-used-to product parody!
Of course, I'm clearing your busy schedule to do all this hehe
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Yeah, I like that as well Zen!
The GPK Classics set comes out tomorrow so maybe we will get an idea from about the pricing, sketch cards and way it will be sold.
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Lots more sketch cards showing up on Instagram:
(https://s26.postimg.cc/nmvaxqy11/IMG_8181.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/nmvaxqy11/)
(https://s26.postimg.cc/72xmbi8qt/IMG_8182.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/72xmbi8qt/)
(https://s26.postimg.cc/dfcrlcbt1/IMG_8183.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dfcrlcbt1/)
(https://s26.postimg.cc/g85z5dc5h/IMG_8184.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/g85z5dc5h/)
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Yeah, I like that as well Zen!
The GPK Classics set comes out tomorrow so maybe we will get an idea from about the pricing, sketch cards and way it will be sold.
Gpk classic is up. 40 cards (20x2) + a sketch for $99.99
Tiny, tiny discount if you buy 12 sets @ $1149.99
In the On Demand area. I’m sure the Wackys will be in the same location.
https://www.topps.com/ondemand.html
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I just don't see the value for $99.00.
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I just don't see the value for $99.00.
Me neither. A hundred bucks and gonna do it for me. Probably pass on OLDS 6 if that's what it is.
I mean, of course, I know they need the money, but, it sets an unrealistic price range for any collector like me who thinks it's ridiculous for a new set.
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Gpk classic is up. 40 cards (20x2) + a sketch for $99.99
Tiny, tiny discount if you buy 12 sets @ $1149.99
In the On Demand area. I’m sure the Wackys will be in the same location.
https://www.topps.com/ondemand.html
So if that is the WP price it's $3.33 a card or a bit less if you factor in a sketch card as well. I don't see a problem with that. Mark Pingitore sells his homemade GPK sets for $35 which is 18 cards (only 9 original art) plus no sketch for $35. This GPK set is actually 20 original cards (plus 20 of the same card with a different name) and a sketch. The WP set will have 30 original cards and a sketch which looks like the best value to me. That's if it's $99. Don't know yet.
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So if that is the WP price it's $3.33 a card or a bit less if you factor in a sketch card as well. I don't see a problem with that. Mark Pingitore sells his homemade GPK sets for $35 which is 18 cards (only 9 original art) plus no sketch for $35. This GPK set is actually 20 original cards (plus 20 of the same card with a different name) and a sketch. The WP set will have 30 original cards and a sketch which looks like the best value to me. That's if it's $99. Don't know yet.
Effectively it should be about $75 prorated...discounting the sketch card...but I am sure they will slamfist us with $100+ shipping - in light of all the other OS Series - REALLY?? Hope the sketch cards don't suck ass like the ones showing on that GPK set..at that price they should all be in color and amazing!!Should have left it the way Dave was doing it...any prinitng plates? no any signed autos? no - I'll wait for evilBay...will that mean that the prices of our other OS Series sets JUST WENT UP in VALUE? hmm...Pass the MORON SALT :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
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The WP set is still being finalized as far as pricing and how they are selling it. It will be much bigger than the GPK set and probably comparable to it in price per card. Could be sold in waves or as one set. Will LYK how it goes when I'm allowed to give out info. I'm pushing for a special feature that could make this set worth more to you....
Had a piece pulled from the set to cut it to 30. So (drum roll) here it is:
(https://s26.postimg.cc/fm4zav7yd/wp_cheezwheezfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fm4zav7yd/)
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Had a piece pulled from the set to cut it to 30. So (drum roll) here it is:
(https://s26.postimg.cc/fm4zav7yd/wp_cheezwheezfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fm4zav7yd/)
From what I understand, it's due to a title of the same name I did for Pranky Products a while ago.
(https://s26.postimg.cc/vz7snsu1x/wp_pp_cw.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vz7snsu1x/)
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OS6 may end up becoming a pretty valuable set if it costs a lot and is only available for one week. I can see it doubling in price on the resale front a year from now. Anyone who wants to collect OS sets will have to pay $$$ to own that set. Kind of like the 16th series is these days. Once you get into original wackies...the road leads to the 16th series and that one will cost you.
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From what I understand, it's due to a title of the same name I did for Pranky Products a while ago.
(https://s26.postimg.cc/vz7snsu1x/wp_pp_cw.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vz7snsu1x/)
Did you point this out to Colin or did they see that on their own? I don't see any reason not to have used the painting.
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I really wish they left the format alone, and kept the wax packs and randomly inserted gold tickets to redeem for an original art piece. Imo that would have stoked sales on unopened boxes. I'm not going to drop $100 for a set and random sketch. So glad we have the Halloween release coming.
I used to love Old School but it's not old school anymore..
Just to compare, you can currently buy an OS 5 basic set with puzzle for $10.00 shipping included on the Bay. I could go find a sketch but I don't think it would cost an additional $90. Is this set going to be extraordinarily superior to previous releases? If so maybe that will sway some of the others otherwise I don't see this selling anywhere close to previous releases..
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I really wish they left the format alone, and kept the wax packs and randomly inserted gold tickets to redeem for an original art piece. Imo that would have stoked sales on unopened boxes. I'm not going to drop $100 for a set and random sketch. So glad we have the Halloween release coming.
I used to love Old School but it's not old school anymore..
Just to compare, you can currently buy an OS 5 basic set with puzzle for $10.00 shipping included on the Bay. I could go find a sketch but I don't think it would cost an additional $90. Is this set going to be extraordinarily superior to previous releases? If so maybe that will sway some of the others otherwise I don't see this selling anywhere close to previous releases..
Old School 5 is $10 a set because they made 5000 boxes which make 10,000+ sets from that probably. If there are 100, 200, 500 or whatever of Old School 6 it's going to be much more rare and more expensive just because of that.
They produced too many sets of Old School 5 so they didn't make enough to justify doing this one as a boxed. wrappered set. I wish they had stuck to the original number of 2000 boxes which would have made it work I think. These things are really expensive to make especially with wrappers and boxes and die-cuts. So, the new reality is trying to package it up in some new ways. it's still Old School if you want to get a 30 card 1970s style set of Wackys. The extras were always just extras to me. Fun, but the set is supposed to be the main thing.
That being said, there is an extra set within this series and possibly some other things going on with it (possibly mentioned by you). Much more than with the GPK set. I'm hoping to be able to talk about stuff a good week before the release unlike the GPK set which they only announced the day before.
As for if it's superior to other OLDS releases if you are talking about the gags and art I would say it's my favorite but it's up to you in the end on that. Hopefully there is a market for this for the fans because if not it's Trump cards, a fake product poster stuff and celebrities in the future.
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How would 500 sets be more expensive than 10,000 sets? Rare? Yes. Expensive per capita? Yes. More overall expensive? Gee, I don't Know.
Are they trying to make as much from 500 sets as from 10,000?
Are they taking lessons from matt stock?
Jim
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How would 500 sets be more expensive than 10,000 sets? Rare? Yes. Expensive per capita? Yes. More overall expensive? Gee, I don't Know.
Are they trying to make as much from 500 sets as from 10,000?
Are they taking lessons from matt stock?
Jim
No, the original Old School sets had boxes, wrappers, die-cut cards, puzzles, different backs, sketch cards and lost of other different inserts. And a 5000 print run. All of that together costs a ton. Doing all that for a small print run like this would require the set to be hundredS of dollars. Cutting out most of that allows the set to go down in price. Selling the boxed OLDS for an unlimited time compared to selling these complete sets for 7 days is apples and oranges.
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No, the original Old School sets had boxes, wrappers, die-cut cards, puzzles, different backs, sketch cards and lost of other different inserts. And a 5000 print run. All of that together costs a ton. Doing all that for a small print run like this would require the set to be hundredS of dollars. Cutting out most of that allows the set to go down in price. Selling the boxed OLDS for an unlimited time compared to selling these complete sets for 7 days is apples and oranges.
Just to clarify, these will be kiss cut stickers? And the sets will only be available for a week, with quantity determined by the number of orders? I am looking forward to this set, especially after seeing the one that got cut - that was nicely done!
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Just to clarify, these will be kiss cut stickers? And the sets will only be available for a week, with quantity determined by the number of orders? I am looking forward to this set, especially after seeing the one that got cut - that was nicely done!
I don't think so I think they will be like the other online cards but I do believe they will have white backs and not some theme back like the other online cards.
Glad you liked it! Well, the good news is while I like that piece it's in the bottom level for me if I had to choose so that's a good thing I guess.
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So (drum roll) here it is:
(https://s26.postimg.cc/fm4zav7yd/wp_cheezwheezfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fm4zav7yd/)
The color of the cheese is captured perfectly. One could almost imagine spreading some on a Ratz. Especially like the way the light is reflected on various portions of the jar.
Any chance of a card?
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The color of the cheese is captured perfectly. One could almost imagine spreading some on a Ratz. Especially like the way the light is reflected on various portions of the jar.
Any chance of a card?
Thanks! Can't make a card of this because Topps bought the image. I do own Spaghettos so maybe on that one.
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I don't think so I think they will be like the other online cards but I do believe they will have white backs and not some theme back like the other online cards.
Glad you liked it! Well, the good news is while I like that piece it's in the bottom level for me if I had to choose so that's a good thing I guess.
Damn! I am not a fan of the card stock used for the other online cards, and was really hoping for kiss cut stickers. If they can't do that, white backs would be preferable (to me, anyway) over theme backs.
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Damn! I am not a fan of the card stock used for the other online cards, and was really hoping for kiss cut stickers. If they can't do that, white backs would be preferable (to me, anyway) over theme backs.
Just got told that these sets (the new GPK and OLDS) are from a different Topps line called On Demand so maybe they are better card stock. I'll ask about it tomorrow for you.
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Slamjim, I'm definitely in if you decide to print cards of your pulled ideas! That would be fantastic, like a "Lost Wacky Old School" subset. ;)
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That being said, there is an extra set within this series and possibly some other things going on with it (possibly mentioned by you). Much more than with the GPK set. I'm hoping to be able to talk about stuff a good week before the release unlike the GPK set which they only announced the day before.
This set is starting to be quite interesting. Looking forward to some reveals on specifics.
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Interesting dilemma, to say the least. Although both titles share the same product and name, both are also exceptional in their own right. I'm sure this must happen from time to time, though, what with the vast number of parodies made over the years.
Despite the fact that I already own Neil's version - and Dave's version would make a nice addition to my collection, as well - a certain respect must prevail between the various artists and their respective creations. I suppose this is unfortunate for collectors always eager to collect more, however crossing lines would inevitably lead to not only bad feelings, but also anarchy, a vast free-for-all in which anything - names, details, etc. - would be up for grabs and inevitably undermine the integrity of WP as a whole (which we've kind of already seen on occasion this year.)
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Are they taking lessons from matt stock?
Jim
LOL!! ;D
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Interesting dilemma, to say the least. Although both titles share the same product and name, both are also exceptional in their own right. I'm sure this must happen from time to time, though, what with the vast number of parodies made over the years.
Despite the fact that I already own Neil's version - and Dave's version would make a nice addition to my collection, as well - a certain respect must prevail between the various artists and their respective creations. I suppose this is unfortunate for collectors always eager to collect more, however crossing lines would inevitably lead to not only bad feelings, but also anarchy, a vast free-for-all in which anything - names, details, etc. - would be up for grabs and inevitably undermine the integrity of WP as a whole (which we've kind of already seen on occasion this year.)
Is it a fact that the same main gag title for the same product being ridiculed exists? Does someone have a running list or some examples? I had grown tired of the same products being spoofed over and over but if the same gag's are being created too, that multiplies the saturation impact for me.
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Not to fan any embers, however for what it's worth...
Why not add an "e" to the end of both words?
And why not change "Curst" to "Cursed?"
All four of the concepts are great, and all four of the gags are completely different. As it stands, I have two in my binders and two in my digital library. Taking into consideration the time, thought, and effort that went into these titles, it would be a sad loss if two were consigned to eternal darkness. Over and above all, WP are meant to make people smile and laugh. Why not let them fulfill their destiny?
Just a thought.
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Anyone have an idea of the date in Oct this set will go up on Topps site?
Andrew
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Anyone have an idea of the date in Oct this set will go up on Topps site?
Andrew
Thursday's seem to be the preferred on-sale date for all the recent GPK and Wacky sets.
this week, I would guess there's a possibility of something to tie in with NYCC
Dave said mid-October, so I'll guess the 12th.
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Thursday's seem to be the preferred on-sale date for all the recent GPK and Wacky sets.
this week, I would guess there's a possibility of something to tie in with NYCC
Dave said mid-October, so I'll guess the 12th.
You're probably right, Patrick. You're rather good at this kind of thing. Wouldn't surprise me if in some past life you were a Maya predicting eclipses and that sort of thing!
Oh, and by the way, if OS6 is offered at a bulk discount rate, should we reform the BBC temporarily? Kind of a reunion thing?
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Oh, and by the way, if OS6 is offered at a bulk discount rate, should we reform the BBC temporarily? Kind of a reunion thing?
a 'reunion' tour could always happen, but if the GPK set is reasonable indicator, the bulk buy option wouldn't be worth the effort. GPK's only had a $5 discount per set. Add in postage to re-mail them and everyone would only save a buck or so.
But even if the discount were significant, I don't think it would be a good idea due to the sketch cards. It's best if everyone gets their sketches directly from topps.
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a 'reunion' tour could always happen, but if the GPK set is reasonable indicator, the bulk buy option wouldn't be worth the effort. GPK's only had a $5 discount per set. Add in postage to re-mail them and everyone would only save a buck or so.
But even if the discount were significant, I don't think it would be a good idea due to the sketch cards. It's best if everyone gets their sketches directly from topps.
Ah, good point!
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Definitely going to be white backs
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I'm just looking forward to this release. The OLDS were the best part of the 50th Series, for me. Bring 'em on!
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Hope to have info and some images on Thursday. A week before the release.
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Hope to have info and some images on Thursday. A week before the release.
We will be watching for them!
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2jb7669.jpg)
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Hope to have info and some images on Thursday. A week before the release.
Inquiring "wacky" minds would like to know. ;)
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Inquiring "wacky" minds would like to know. ;)
Yea like - FORUM Discounts.....$$$$$ :] :] :] :] :] :]
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The series is getting moved to November which is actually good news. Will get info when I can.
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Thanks SJ!
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Great. That gives us more time to save up for this set. I have a feeling you will put together a compelling offer that might make some people purchase more than one set.
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I'm pushing for some things to be in the offer and this gives me more time to try to convince them. Busy working on paintings for the new WP set for next year so time is limited right now.
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I'm pushing for some things to be in the offer and this gives me more time to try to convince them. Busy working on paintings for the new WP set for next year so time is limited right now.
Thanks for the update, Dave, and for working to make the set as good as possible. As much as I'd like it this month, November ain't far away and I'd like it to be as close to your vision as possible.
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GPK classic sales are posted. Only 156 sets sold.
Lower than I thought it would be. But then, to me, there wasn’t much that made this set stand out to drive sales. Apparently nearly 1000 sketches were produced.
I think Olds 6 sales will be quite strong though, as it’s been highly desired for years.
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GPK classic sales are posted. Only 156 sets sold.
Lower than I thought it would be. But then, to me, there wasn’t much that made this set stand out to drive sales.
I think this was an "odd" set for GPK. I seem to remember the OS sets having 88 stickers and this set only had 40. It sounds like Old School 6 is going to be more like the WP OS with 30-33 stickers (or cards), so it should appeal to the collectors more than the GPK set. I also suspect the $99 price tag hurt sales since most of the GPK collectors were born in the late 70s and have less disposable income than the WP collectors who were mostly born in the early 60s. I know that 10 years ago when my kids were 12 and 15, and my thoughts were about putting them in college, I had a lot less disposable income.
I've been looking forward to Old School 6 after the 50th set was such a disappointment. That being said, I hope this set isn't in the $99 range, or I might think twice about buying one. It sounds like the appeal of opening packs will be gone, so that will make my interest wane. I typically buy a box to keep unopened and one to open from Topps, and then buy whatever I need to finish off the base and chase sets from ebay. While I probably still spent around $100 before, I got a lot more than just 33 cards.
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I'll buy a set even if $99 but that would definitely hurt overall sales. Wish it was kiss-cut. :sad:
Looks like the art and gags are going to be a classic!
People love to crack open packs Topps. Don't forget that appeal. :great:
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Mr. Gross, we need old school 6 spoilers please.
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More Old School 6 sketch cards posted by artists on the "EvoMasher's Wacky Packages Marketplace" Facebook page:
Joey Fritchett
(https://s1.postimg.cc/7o25znsecb/Fitchett_Joey_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7o25znsecb/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/9coab04trf/Fitchett_Joey_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9coab04trf/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/44szo0bm3f/Fitchett_Joey_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/44szo0bm3f/)
Jon Gregory:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/9uebzlkcln/Gregory_Jon_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9uebzlkcln/)
Joseph Grotesque:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/8a2mc3wwuz/Grotesque_Joseph_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8a2mc3wwuz/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/8rso0oyxl7/Grotesque_Joseph_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8rso0oyxl7/)
Jason Heil:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/513ifgifaz/Heil_Jason_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/513ifgifaz/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/7hpqudsb8b/Heil_Jason_4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7hpqudsb8b/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/2o0vy97eff/Heil_Jason_5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/2o0vy97eff/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/3r0l954363/Heil_Jason_6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3r0l954363/)
Rö García Astorga:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1w0ruossxn/R_Garc_a_Astorga_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1w0ruossxn/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1huc3tkxi3/R_Garc_a_Astorga_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1huc3tkxi3/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/7eiwau23m3/R_Garc_a_Astorga_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7eiwau23m3/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1ldy1jfaij/R_Garc_a_Astorga_4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1ldy1jfaij/)
B. Scotchmer:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/5fmpki30rv/Scotchmer_B_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5fmpki30rv/)
Gavin Williams:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/7lyvkfptuj/Williams_Gavin_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7lyvkfptuj/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/4y9fa2x7y3/Williams_Gavin_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4y9fa2x7y3/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/4gjdlhw22z/Williams_Gavin_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4gjdlhw22z/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/7evnp04ja3/Williams_Gavin_4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7evnp04ja3/)
I am not sure who this is without looking back at some of the 50th Anniversary sketches they did:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/49g5q2gza3/22141111_1457003397719257_6042753469254536147_n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/49g5q2gza3/)
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Ugh... Graffiti on Wacky's?? :sign0137:
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I am not sure who this is without looking back at some of the 50th Anniversary sketches they did:
they're return cards from Gregory Tilson's page.
I have no idea what his unique signature is, so I don't have it on the Master List next to his name.
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Slamjim, I'm definitely in if you decide to print cards of your pulled ideas! That would be fantastic, like a "Lost Wacky Old School" subset. ;)
That would be great.
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That would be great.
So NO OLDS 6 Today - huh....maybe it was.....(just kidding).... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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So NO OLDS 6 Today - huh....maybe it was.....(just kidding).... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
...............postponed indefinitely................ :'( :-\
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So NO OLDS 6 Today - huh....maybe it was.....(just kidding).... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Not sure if you guys are just kidding, but Dave announced OLDS6 was pushed to November here (http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=5068.msg90980#msg90980).
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Not sure if you guys are just kidding, but Dave announced OLDS6 was pushed to November here (http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=5068.msg90980#msg90980).
They must be joking....... ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Nothing comes between me and my OS6! Funds have been raised. Just waiting on the on-sale.
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looking forward to this series. It has the making of a classic i hope.
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looking forward to this series. It has the making of a classic i hope.
I HEARD IT WAS CANCELLED TODAY AS WELL!!! :] :] :] :] :] :o :o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I HEARD IT WAS CANCELLED TODAY AS WELL!!! :] :] :] :] :] :o :o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Haha you're crazy man! I like you! :great: :great:
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I HEARD IT WAS CANCELLED TODAY AS WELL!!! :] :] :] :] :] :o :o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Haha! We do need some humor here to cheer us up!
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"Cancelled" is no longer funny to me.
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Doesn't look cancelled to me!
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1t4lwwo3qj/wp_superelasticprisonplasticfinalsample_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1t4lwwo3qj/)
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"Cancelled" is no longer funny to me.
I think we need to retire "cancelled" out of respect for this actual cancellation which hurt us all in some way. RIP: "Cancelled"
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I think we need to retire "cancelled" out of respect for this actual cancellation which hurt us all in some way. RIP: "Cancelled"
Agreed.
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I think we need to retire "cancelled" out of respect for this actual cancellation which hurt us all in some way. RIP: "Cancelled"
CANCELLED HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!! :] :] :] :] :] :o :o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Cancelled has been Terminated 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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YES >:D CANCELLED SUCKS!!! >:D [demonic giggling]
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Doesn't look cancelled to me!
(https://s1.postimg.org/1t4lwwo3qj/wp_superelasticprisonplasticfinalsample_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/1t4lwwo3qj/)
Oooh, I loved that stuff when I was a kid! My brother and I used it all the time!
Sigh, they just don't make fun things like that anymore.....
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"Cancelled" is no longer funny to me.
I'm with you Pat, That "C" word really gets on my nerves.
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Oooh, I loved that stuff when I was a kid! My brother and I used it all the time!
Sigh, they just don't make fun things like that anymore.....
but they do.... :great:
not sure if it still contains all the same toxic chemicals we all remember so well from when we were kids
https://www.toysrus.com/buy/bubbles/wubble-bubble-super-elastic-bubble-plastic-5-pack-76017-99472126
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not sure if it still contains all the same toxic chemicals we all remember so well from when we were kids
Ahhhh.....I can almost taste the ethyl acetate now!!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcJE2W65Rhs
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Oooh, I loved that stuff when I was a kid! My brother and I used it all the time!
Sigh, they just don't make fun things like that anymore.....
It was probably carcinogenic. >:D
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Doesn't look cancelled to me!
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1t4lwwo3qj/wp_superelasticprisonplasticfinalsample_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1t4lwwo3qj/)
This is an image from a SuperElasticBubblePlastic spoof, I guess. Wish I could see the whole thing.
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Doesn't look cancelled to me!
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1t4lwwo3qj/wp_superelasticprisonplasticfinalsample_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1t4lwwo3qj/)
Looks very very nice.
Looking forward to the set.
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Is Wacky Packages Old School 6 still a go for November or December 2017?
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This is an image from a SuperElasticBubblePlastic spoof,
Not sure if you noticed...
"SuperElasticPrisonPlastic"
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So is this the week OS6 goes on sale? I hope so.
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So is this the week OS6 goes on sale? I hope so.
Certainly not a word on the Topps website about it.
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Certainly not a word on the Topps website about it.
Nor about Halloween, neither.
Shoot! And I was hoping for the mega, super-duper, ginormous, fantabulous, all around spook-tacular Halloween set that we, I believe (cough, cough) are rightfully owed.
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So is this the week OS6 goes on sale? I hope so.
Seems doubtful to me, but we’ll see. My guess is another week or two
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I'm guessing that Topps would wait until the World Series is over before releasing anything new, so as to
not distract there Topps Now releases?
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Some of us got assigned more sketch cards to do that are due back November 6th. Mine are done and heading back tomorrow, but hopefully the on sale date is around that time.
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Some of us got assigned more sketch cards to do that are due back November 6th. Mine are done and heading back tomorrow, but hopefully the on sale date is around that time.
Thanks for posting that info!
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Thanks for posting that info!
the GPK Set is live - comes with 20 stickers @ $2.5/sticker - $50 total = that would give OS6 @ 33 stickers about $80-82 dollars...if they include a sketch or plate then it might be worth it...BUT maybe...but it still might be........(wait for it).......just kidding but it can still happen...Happy Halloween you Halloweenies!!!
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the GPK Set is live - comes with 20 stickers @ $2.5/sticker - $50 total = that would give OS6 @ 33 stickers about $80-82 dollars...if they include a sketch or plate then it might be worth it...BUT maybe...but it still might be........(wait for it).......just kidding but it can still happen...Happy Halloween you Halloweenies!!!
Ah, now it all makes absolute sense! I can clearly see how Halloween Pack O' Fun - sold exclusively to Wacky Packages forum members - could have severely curtailed sales of this Garbage Pail Kids set if it had been permitted to be released.
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Ah, now it all makes absolute sense! I can clearly see how Halloween Pack O' Fun - sold exclusively to Wacky Packages forum members - could severely curtail sales of this Garbage Pail Kids set if it had been permitted to be released.
Where is that Halloween set listed on the Topps website?! That website is so messed up!
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Where is that Halloween set listed on the Topps website?! That website is so messed up!
it's the usual spot for all of the wacky and gpk holiday and event sets
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-sets.html
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the GPK Set is live - comes with 20 stickers @ $2.5/sticker - $50 total = that would give OS6 @ 33 stickers about $80-82 dollars...if they include a sketch or plate then it might be worth it...BUT maybe...but it still might be........(wait for it).......just kidding but it can still happen...Happy Halloween you Halloweenies!!!
another way to look at it is - there are only 10 images/pieces of unique art, and a full set of doubles, for $50.
At the extremes, that between $2.50 and $5 per image. A 30 card set would range from $75 to $150.
I think if we get a full set plus sketch card for under $100, we're doing pretty good.
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If I were inclined to purchase a GPK Halloween set, the availability of the Halloween Packs of Fun would not have had any negative influence on my purchases of the GPK set - I would have bought both. Since I am not a huge GPK fan, I now have nothing for Halloween. Thanks Topps!!!
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If I were inclined to purchase a GPK Halloween set, the availability of the Halloween Packs of Fun would not have had any negative influence on my purchases of the GPK set - I would have bought both. Since I am not a huge GPK fan, I now have nothing for Halloween. Thanks Topps!!!
Ditto.
(I was being sarcastic five posts above.)
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Assuming OS6 has a $69.99 price point for one set of base cards and one sketch; how many sets do you plan on buying?
I am in for one at that price. Not collecting sketches at present so their inclusion will not cause me to buy multiple sets.
If there was some other random type of non-base set card included I would spring for a few sets.
Andrew
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I am with Andrew - Why buy more than 1?
Richard
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It's supposed to come out on Monday and they are providing me with info concerning it tomorrow or Friday to post.
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Is it true that, through backdoor bargaining, Matt Stock has EXCLUSIVE sales rights to this set and is selling each and every card one at a time? >( >( >(
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Too funny! :]
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It's supposed to come out on Monday and they are providing me with info concerning it tomorrow or Friday to post.
Bring on OS6!!!!!!!
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It's supposed to come out on Monday and they are providing me with info concerning it tomorrow or Friday to post.
Any info yet?? Or has it b e e n........... :] :] :] :] :] :]you know its coming!!!!
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Any info yet?? Or has it b e e n........... :] :] :] :] :] :]you know its coming!!!!
You just won't learn will you young man-LOL.
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Any info yet?? Or has it b e e n........... :] :] :] :] :] :]you know its coming!!!!
This joke was funny before the Halloween Fun Packs were cancelled!! :-\
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I thought "cancelled" was "terminated"? Am I incorrect or did "terminated" get "cancelled" ? Only Hustler knows.....
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I thought "cancelled" was "terminated"? Am I incorrect or did "terminated" get "cancelled" ? Only Hustler knows.....
We will see on Monday :-X :-X - so far the later is correct..... :] :] :] :] :] :]
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I thought "cancelled" was "terminated"? Am I incorrect or did "terminated" get "cancelled" ? Only Hustler knows.....
I thought it was getting stale BEFORE the 2017 Pack of Fun was cancelled, but now I don't find it funny at all.
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Hustler is the kind of guy who spent a lot of time in detention when he was a kid in school.
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Hustler is the kind of guy who spent a lot of time in detention when he was a kid in school.
tru dat!! and I stole Wacky's while everyone was @ lunch - :] :] :] :] :] - :] :] :] :] :] - pray that Old Shit 6 comes out Monday or you guessed it .......wait for it....... :o :o :o :o :o oh smack!!!still so FUNNY to ME!!!
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More sketches.
(https://s1.postimg.cc/7nfmxic00b/wpold1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7nfmxic00b/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1jnuv2ae6z/wpold2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1jnuv2ae6z/)
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tru dat!! and I stole Wacky's while everyone was @ lunch - :] :] :] :] :] - :] :] :] :] :] - pray that Old Shit 6 comes out Monday or you guessed it .......wait for it....... :o :o :o :o :o oh smack!!!still so FUNNY to ME!!!
Bwahahaha, you're a cut-up. ;D
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More sketches.
(https://s1.postimg.cc/7nfmxic00b/wpold1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7nfmxic00b/)
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1jnuv2ae6z/wpold2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1jnuv2ae6z/)
Lookin good! Any Flunkies sketches in your pile? Getting psyched for this release, I guess I will be checking the Topps site and this site quite a bit next week searching for the"Big Reveal"
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I'll LYK the release date ahead of time. It was supposed to be this Monday but I talked them out of that to tweak the plan so now it's sometime mid week. Hope to get price, plans and some images to show on Monday
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Great to know, mr. Gross, I wonder what 70s products you'll satirize this time.
Pauly
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Lookin good! Any Flunkies sketches in your pile? Getting psyched for this release, I guess I will be checking the Topps site and this site quite a bit next week searching for the"Big Reveal"
Thanks! I didn't do a Flunkies, But I have one return left if you'd like a Flunkies let me know.
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I'll LYK the release date ahead of time. It was supposed to be this Monday but I talked them out of that to tweak the plan so now it's sometime mid week. Hope to get price, plans and some images to show on Monday
Good news!!
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I didn't do a Flunkies
THAT'S BECAUSE FLUNKIES GOT CANCE....
nevermind.
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I'm stupidly late to the game here, but dang this is pretty!!
(https://s26.postimg.cc/fm4zav7yd/wp_cheezwheezfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fm4zav7yd/)
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OK it's Monday.......... Let's get this OS6 thing started!
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THAT'S BECAUSE FLUNKIES GOT CANCE....
nevermind.
I like it its catching on see......... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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return sketches
(https://s7.postimg.cc/895p5j9zb/wposreturns.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/895p5j9zb/)
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I like it its catching on see......... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Don't you be cance.... my Flunkies. They have been traumatized enough already.
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Cone on mr. Gross, please, you own us spoilers.
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Cone on mr. Gross, please, you own us spoilers.
He doesn't own us anything.
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He doesn't own us anything.
prefer spoiler free, myself.
I completely stopped viewing all movie trailers 3 years ago, and enjoy watching new movies now more than I have in years.
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I didn't hear anything today. Still coming out this week from what I understand. If you knew what I know you will be happy it was delayed to make changes!
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Chad - They are AWESOME!
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Just so long as the changes aren't costlier.
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I didn't hear anything today. Still coming out this week from what I understand. If you knew what I know you will be happy it was delayed to make changes!
Sounds like this board is about to get happy. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Neil,
Can you have them put them on sale at midnight for old time's sake?
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I didn't hear anything today. Still coming out this week from what I understand. If you knew what I know you will be happy it was delayed to make changes!
WHOAAAAA!! they're gonna make it FREE!!! Now your talking!!! :o :o :o :o :o - hope they don't............(you know)...... :] :] :] :] :]
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I was just told they would MOST LIKELY (ha, so maybe) give me the info by the end of the day. Will put the date of release in this thread along with the price but make a new thread with spoilers so people can pick how much they want to know.
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I was just told they would MOST LIKELY (ha, so maybe) give me the info by the end of the day. Will put the date of release in this thread along with the price but make a new thread with spoilers so people can pick how much they want to know.
thx Dave....we will be waiting...... >( >( >( >(
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Please be kiss-cut! :'( :'(
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Please be kiss-cut! :'( :'(
No way that could happen. The only things that can be kiss cut would be retail. Online would throw the costs through the roof and through a second roof.
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I know part of the focus is to get people to start trading cards so there is an element of random cards in the works. Also, I was told that if this sells well enough they will do more and they will bring back the Postcard series (so Neil should start thinking about that).
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OK, got some info but not all. It goes up tomorrow probably within the 12-3 time frame. Will be available for 7 days. I was not given the price. Apparently, they are trying to encourage multiple purchases and having the community do trading to complete sets. I was told if it sells well there would be more Old School series, the revival of the postcard series, and possibly, an online series of good old fashioned Wacky Packages (new products, no themes). If not, that's the end and it will be the occasional WP in the online GPK sets (next week will see some in the Thanksgiving set) and the retail releases.
Each clear box will contain:
10 Random base stickers (white backs)
5 parallels backs (Tan and Ludlow)
5 pencil sketches
1 sketch card
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OK, got some info but not all. It goes up tomorrow probably within the 12-3 time frame. Will be available for 7 days. I was not given the price. Apparently, they are trying to encourage multiple purchases and having the community do trading to complete sets. I was told if it sells well there would be more Old School series, the revival of the postcard series, and possibly, an online series of good old fashioned Wacky Packages (new products, no themes). If not, that's the end and it will be the occasional WP in the online GPK sets (next week will see some in the Thanksgiving set) and the retail releases.
Each clear box will contain:
10 Random base stickers (white backs)
5 parallels backs (Tan and Ludlow)
5 pencil sketches
1 sketch card
This is not what I was hoping for............ and I absolutely hate the 7 day limit - we won't know what we've bought until it is too late to buy more.
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This is not what I was hoping for............ and I absolutely hate the 7 day limit - we won't know what we've bought until it is too late to buy more.
CANCELLED LOOKING AWFULLY GOOD NOW RIGHT!!!!! :] :] :] :] :] :] :] :] :]
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So basically we're buying blind - and probably buying far more than we would normally buy if we had the opportunity to purchase a simple, standard set. There always has to be a catch.
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So basically we're buying blind - and probably buying far more than we would normally buy if we had the opportunity to purchase a simple, standard set. There always has to be a catch.
Ideally, everyone just buys 3 and then starts swapping to make their base sets.
Or 6 if you’re going for the chase cards.
In a perfect world, of course.
My guess is that the base cards are not truly random, but that there are 3 different sets of 10.
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And...It may not be random after all. I'm now not sure. Checking on that now. Sorry but this has been evolving based on my feedback to them daily this past week.
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Ideally, everyone just buys 3 and then starts swapping to make their base sets.
Or 6 if you’re going for the chase cards.
In a perfect world, of course.
My guess is that the base cards are not truly random, but that there are 3 different sets of 10.
That may be what they meant. I'm trying to get that figured out. I know they were hoping to get people trading since the focus is only on collectors and not kids and they know it's a tight-knit community.
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That may be what they meant.
I hope so!
If it’s more random than that, it’s going to be a ‘challenge’
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Yikes... 10 "random base stickers" along with what amounts to ten chase cards. Guess, they're ALL chase cards now. :-\
I know I'm in the minority, but sketches and chase cards were never my thing. I'd much rather pay whatever it is to get a box of 20 different base stickers.. or a little more for a 30 base sticker set. Or enough extra stickers that I could feel justified sticking a few! (Past Old School stickers can be found in any number of random spots in my office here.)
How did this become so much about sketches? That's a rhetorical question - I know the answer and I could go on to decry the specific ways that we've arrived here. I'm just disappointed that we have.
That said, in spite of my disappointment I AM grateful that we're getting another set of Old School stickers, just wish I didn't have to buy into so much extra stuff to get a few awesome stickers. #thisaintmygame
OK, got some info but not all. It goes up tomorrow probably within the 12-3 time frame. Will be available for 7 days. I was not given the price. Apparently, they are trying to encourage multiple purchases and having the community do trading to complete sets. I was told if it sells well there would be more Old School series, the revival of the postcard series, and possibly, an online series of good old fashioned Wacky Packages (new products, no themes). If not, that's the end and it will be the occasional WP in the online GPK sets (next week will see some in the Thanksgiving set) and the retail releases.
Each clear box will contain:
10 Random base stickers (white backs)
5 parallels backs (Tan and Ludlow)
5 pencil sketches
1 sketch card
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Yikes... 10 "random base stickers" along with what amounts to ten chase cards. Guess, they're ALL chase cards now. :-\
I know I'm in the minority, but sketches and chase cards were never my thing. I'd much rather pay whatever it is to get a box of 20 different base stickers.. or a little more for a 30 base sticker set. Or enough extra stickers that I could feel justified sticking a few! (Past Old School stickers can be found in any number of random spots in my office here.)
How did this become so much about sketches? That's a rhetorical question - I know the answer and I could go on to decry the specific ways that we've arrived here. I'm just disappointed that we have.
That said, in spite of my disappointment I AM grateful that we're getting another set of Old School stickers, just wish I didn't have to buy into so much extra stuff to get a few awesome stickers. #thisaintmygame
I agree completely. Without just plain stickers and a checklist I don't really believe an "Old school set" is actually old school.
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Yikes... 10 "random base stickers" along with what amounts to ten chase cards. Guess, they're ALL chase cards now. :-\
I know I'm in the minority, but sketches and chase cards were never my thing. I'd much rather pay whatever it is to get a box of 20 different base stickers.. or a little more for a 30 base sticker set. Or enough extra stickers that I could feel justified sticking a few! (Past Old School stickers can be found in any number of random spots in my office here.)
How did this become so much about sketches? That's a rhetorical question - I know the answer and I could go on to decry the specific ways that we've arrived here. I'm just disappointed that we have.
That said, in spite of my disappointment I AM grateful that we're getting another set of Old School stickers, just wish I didn't have to buy into so much extra stuff to get a few awesome stickers. #thisaintmygame
This might now be what it is after all. Still looking into it
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Dave, it all sounds great! To me, it's a bit of nostalgia, having to build a set by
collecting packs, just as I did in the 70's! As long it's not too difficult and too costly,
although it seems very reasonable!
People, trust what Dave is doing and the process, there's no way he will steer us wrong!
And give Topps the support and business it needs to feel like they can keep the Wacky train
going, because the potential of postcards, ANS titles, and other surprises sounds awesome!
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I agree completely. Without just plain stickers and a checklist I don't really believe an "Old school set" is actually old school.
Yeah, woulda been cool to get checklist puzzle pieces in each ‘pack’ too.
It is what it is.
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Dave, it all sounds great! To me, it's a bit of nostalgia, having to build a set by
collecting packs, just as I did in the 70's! As long it's not too difficult and too costly,
although it seems very reasonable!
People, trust what Dave is doing and the process, there's no way he will steer us wrong!
And give Topps the support and business it needs to feel like they can keep the Wacky train
going, because the potential of postcards, ANS titles, and other surprises sounds awesome!
I've been working overtime trying to get them to put this set together in the smartest and most economical way possible. I did the art. I have nothing to do with anything else but I can, have have, been making suggestion after suggestion. Hopefully it will bear fruit.
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I've been working overtime trying to get them to put this set together in the smartest and most economical way possible. I did the art. I have nothing to do with anything else but I can, have have, been making suggestion after suggestion. Hopefully it will bear fruit.
Am I correct that there won't even be packs?
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Yes, no online set can support a box, packs or the usual trapping of the retail sets. The last two Old School series were overproduced (against my wishes) and they didn't do the money they needed to do to support a sixth series. This is an attempt to bring Old School (and the postcards and other things) back to life but in a new format because only collectors are going to be interested in this stuff. The main thing for me is getting the full set of 30 stickers. Obviously I wish it was the same as series 5 with a box, packs and checklists but this is the new reality. The buyers will decide if it's going to go on or not. Out of my hands. I can say I think the 30 stickers are top notch and I put 100% into them.
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Hopefully they will certify that if you buy three boxes you WILL get all 30 base cards.......
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Yes, no online set can support a box, packs or the usual trapping of the retail sets. The last two Old School series were overproduced (against my wishes) and they didn't do the money they needed to do to support a sixth series. This is an attempt to bring Old School (and the postcards and other things) back to life but in a new format because only collectors are going to be interested in this stuff. The main thing for me is getting the full set of 30 stickers. Obviously I wish it was the same as series 5 with a box, packs and checklists but this is the new reality. The buyers will decide if it's going to go on or not. Out of my hands. I can say I think the 30 stickers are top notch and I put 100% into them.
I believe you put 100% into these cards, and I truly want Wackys to be continued. However, I am very disappointed that Old School 6 will not be kiss cut, and that will impact my spending. And, it just doesn't feel Old School when they're sold like the political cards.
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I believe you put 100% into these cards, and I truly want Wackys to be continued. However, I am very disappointed that Old School 6 will not be kiss cut, and that will impact my spending. And, it just doesn't feel Old School when they're sold like the political cards.
Understood! I would address your concerns to them in hopes we can add more back into them if there is a next time. The more voices they hear the better.
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I too miss the kiss cut and the checklists/puzzles etc...But I am very psyched to have a new OS set come out in ANY format. Just hoping it dosn't cost me too much to get a set.
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Ah.. I could wax philosophical at how obvious what they were doing was a mistake, when they upped their production #'s. How clear it was that collectors were buying caseloads of Old School in order to chase sketches that were, due to two or three collectors, reaching insane prices. And how that was not a real or sustainable demand. Because, failing those secondary market prices, no one would have cared nearly as much. The intrinsic entertainment value of the sketches would never have driven that. So they upped production to meet an artificial, unsustainable demand. And so of course that failed.
They did it to themselves by customizing the product to serve a market that wasn't real. But I suppose the trading card business has been "chasing" that market for a long time.
At least you've worked to make sure that the actual entertainment value (the 30 card set) has integrity and quality as its foundational aspect.
The last two Old School series were overproduced
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I agree completely. Without just plain stickers and a checklist I don't really believe an "Old school set" is actually old school.
I agree too. That's what Old school started out with, but now has turned into a crossover series. I hope it's not the end. But if it is, I'd say marketing and the overkill of border variations and sketches killed it. Just way too much to chase and keep up with. Simple is better.
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I hope it's not the end.
I wouldn't quite say that it is the end, just yet. There is still the promise of a WP movie-based series.
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I wouldn't quite say that it is the end, just yet. There is still the promise of a WP movie-based series.
I think he meant the end of Old School. We will see. I have a general idea of what they need to sell for it to continue so fingers crossed.
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Topps did not get back to me about all my questions so I'm in the dark at this point about what the series is going to be. I guess we will all find out tomorrow.
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OK, got some info but not all. It goes up tomorrow probably within the 12-3 time frame. Will be available for 7 days. I was not given the price. Apparently, they are trying to encourage multiple purchases and having the community do trading to complete sets. I was told if it sells well there would be more Old School series, the revival of the postcard series, and possibly, an online series of good old fashioned Wacky Packages (new products, no themes). If not, that's the end and it will be the occasional WP in the online GPK sets (next week will see some in the Thanksgiving set) and the retail releases.
Each clear box will contain:
10 Random base stickers (white backs)
5 parallels backs (Tan and Ludlow)
5 pencil sketches
1 sketch card
WTH!!?? I could care less about sketches and chases. I thought we were going to buy a base set with these online sales? What is going on with Topps????
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WTH!!?? I could care less about sketches and chases. I thought we were going to buy a base set with these online sales? What is going on with Topps????
I pulled this info because it may be inaccurate.
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"Movie based Wacky Packages"? So... parodies of movies? That'd be more of a Mad Magazine cover sticker set then...
Not a bad thing necessarily, but not a Wacky PACKAGES set.
I wouldn't quite say that it is the end, just yet. There is still the promise of a WP movie-based series.
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"Movie based Wacky Packages"? So... parodies of movies? That'd be more of a Mad Magazine cover sticker set then...
Not a bad thing necessarily, but not a Wacky PACKAGES set.
No, there is a retail set coming out in 2018 that's called Wacky Packages Goes to the Movies. It's regular WPs but use movie characters in them. But it is real products, not made up. Like Gums or Planet of the Grapes from the original series. There will also be movie poster spoofs.
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Jason,
There is another thread entitled "2018 Wacky Packages goes to the Movies" that has a bit more info and links.
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Ah... yes... I see.
No, there is a retail set coming out in 2018 that's called Wacky Packages Goes to the Movies. It's regular WPs but use movie characters in them. But it is real products, not made up. Like Gums or Planet of the Grapes from the original series. There will also be movie poster spoofs.
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OK, got some info but not all. It goes up tomorrow probably within the 12-3 time frame. Will be available for 7 days. I was not given the price. Apparently, they are trying to encourage multiple purchases and having the community do trading to complete sets. I was told if it sells well there would be more Old School series, the revival of the postcard series, and possibly, an online series of good old fashioned Wacky Packages (new products, no themes). If not, that's the end and it will be the occasional WP in the online GPK sets (next week will see some in the Thanksgiving set) and the retail releases.
Each clear box will contain:
10 Random base stickers (white backs)
5 parallels backs (Tan and Ludlow)
5 pencil sketches
1 sketch card
I have no idea until I see the final details how much, if any, I'll buy. I'm torn as it sounds like it'll be an expensive purchase and I have ZERO interest in parallel backs or pencil sketches (I do like sketch cards, but the interest has waned a decent amount with each successive series). That being said, I think Dave's work is awesome and I can't imagine not having a set he produced. It's unfortunate that packs and boxes and checklists aren't financially feasible, but I'm not sure this is a great alternative. And it's more than ironic that this series is called Old School when only the images themselves are anything like what we all were buying back in the 70s. Still, I look forward to hearing the final details and, one way or another, acquiring at least a base set of 30 stickers of what I know will be wonderful, wacky Dave Gross productions.
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I'm interested to see what the set will be like and how much it will cost. If I had it my way, sets would consist of 30 stickers, 2 puzzles, with 1 subset of 10, 2 or 3 bonus stickers, and the remaining 12 backs would be checklists and coupon backs. The entire set would be white backs. The next series would be tan backs, the next black ludlow, then red ludlow. Keep it simple.
I always liked the gags on the coupons and enjoyed them more than the stickers themselves a lot of times. It would have been nice to see a whole series of coupons.
I like the sketches, but the prices got out of hand. They should have made an entire series of sketches as the artwork on most is amazing. But to me, the prices on the open market aren't worth it.
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I think he meant the end of Old School. We will see. I have a general idea of what they need to sell for it to continue so fingers crossed.
are all the sketches in color??
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Sigh. No checklists, no puzzles, no kiss-cut, no boxes, no wrappers, no binders. Is it even correct to refer to it as an old school release anymore?
Seems like a bare bones direct to buyer art set. Which hurts but I have to accept it, but I just will miss the ancillary quality value adds we got with the previous old school releases that brought back such feelings of nostalgia.
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are all the sketches in color??
Some color, some B&W
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Some color, some B&W
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Thx dude!! They should put printing plates in various ones or double artist sketchesthat would add some fun after only getting 10 CARDS??? Lets see what they price them at??
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Happy OS6 Launch Day! Ready to order!
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Lets see what they price them at??
I'll guess $49.99, but hope to be surprised by something lower
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I think you'll be right about the price, my guess. All the previous Print-on-Demands were around $5 a card,
and we're going to get sketches as well, along with parallels. They're the same parallels (white, tan, and Ludlow)
that we had in the last Old School set, so that's cool!
Let's support this, however you can!
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I'll guess $49.99, but hope to be surprised by something lower
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that seems right - but $20 -30 would be FAIR!!!only 10 cards and no stickers has to be cheaper to produce per card....esp. if you need to by 3 or 6 it breaches $100...
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that seems right - but $20 -30 would be FAIR!!!only 10 cards and no stickers has to be cheaper to produce per card....esp. if you need to by 3 or 6 it breaches $100...
Well Joe, I'm guessing you won't be selling me a base set for $13 on this release ;)
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Well Joe, I'm guessing you won't be selling me a base set for $13 on this release ;)
tru dat dude.....Topps is trying to beat out the Trumpster!!by fleecing us!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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OK, it's now live and it's NOT random thank God.
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/gpk-sets.html
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Wow !! Just saw the price per pack and I'm done with Topps .. $50 for a pack of 21 and it's a third of the base stickers ? Holy Schhipt !!
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Wow !! Just saw the price per pack and I'm done with Topps .. $50 for a pack of 21 and it's a third of the base stickers ? Holy Schhipt !!
Yeah, that option to me is really weird. I spent all day yesterday talking them into adding the full set for one price option which I'm so glad they did.
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Damn! Why does Topps have to make these so expensive?! No matter what you do, you wont get a base set of 30 stickers for under $150...and nobody here is going to have extra base sets to sell.
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Damn! Why does Topps have to make these so expensive?! No matter what you do, you wont get a base set of 30 stickers for under $150...and nobody here is going to have extra base sets to sell.
I guess the silver lining is if you don't collect sketch cards you have 3 to sell and they usually get $15+ each and the parallels and other cards can be sold (or traded) to help people complete sets.
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I guess the silver lining is if you don't collect sketch cards you have 3 to sell and they usually get $15+ each and the parallels and other cards can be sold (or traded) to help people complete sets.
True Dat!
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Yes, I bought a complete OS6 set simply because I am a WP collector and fan. The price, however, is outrageous!
No, this is absolutely nothing like trading cards when I was a kid. Back then, prices were reasonable, and one didn't have to spend the equivalent of a major utility bill.
Just imagine what "Topps Goes to the Movies" - a 90 card set, mind - is going to cost - with all of the extra "bonus" ludlows, sketches, etc.. Start saving up your pennies, boys and girls!
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Yes, I bought a complete OS6 set simply because I am a WP collector and fan. The price, however, is outrageous!
I concur completely with this. I also bought a complete set (not sure why anyone would bother with the $50 option), as that is what I wanted and Dave's art takes the sting out of the price, at least somewhat. Not terribly fun, though, just buying a set and done. Oh, well...
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Since they are including 15 Pencil Roughs in the complete base set packages; I sprung for two sets hoping to get all 30 Roughs.
I will probably sell sketches in order to raise some funds to buy the Red and Black Ludlows needed to complete those sets. I did not plan on dropping $300 on this
release; but that figure is in the ballpark of what I have spent on many of the past Wacky releases so oh well. I hope my two set purchase helps to ensure the
success of this release so we can get more Wackies in the future. Many thanks to Dave for his efforts to at least get them to sell the complete set as an option.
If we only had the cheaper option with 10 base cards: I would have had a tough time trying to decide how many packages to buy.
Andrew
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Just as a little heads up-- You could buy 3 packs and get 30 cards, 15 parallels, 15 pencils, and 3 sketches. $150.
Complete set-- You get 30 cards, 15 parallels, 15 pencils, and 3 sketches. $150.
It really doesn't matter, but why not add a discount to the complete set to get more people to buy it?
...getting a complete set for Christmas though.
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Just as a little heads up-- You could buy 3 packs and get 30 cards, 15 parallels, 15 pencils, and 3 sketches. $150.
Complete set-- You get 30 cards, 15 parallels, 15 pencils, and 3 sketches. $150.
It really doesn't matter, but why not add a discount to the complete set to get more people to buy it?
...getting a complete set for Christmas though.
Yes - but with the individual 10 - base stickers if you buy 3 of those you are NOT guaranteed to get the FULL SET of unique stickers.. i mean cards.....don't know why they wouldn't offer a discount for the Complete set - maybe b/c they are - *** you fill in the blanks $%%^%%$^^
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I know the price of this release makes it hard for all of us to decide how to proceed. I wonder what the dealers are thinking? Do they drop thousands on this release thinking it will appreciate since it will only be available for one week? I hope the dealers stock up as that will help the sales.
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Just imagine what "Topps Goes to the Movies" - a 90 card set, mind - is going to cost - with all of the extra "bonus" ludlows, sketches, etc.. Start saving up your pennies, boys and girls!
still probably just $1.99 or $2.50 a pack in Target ;)
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$150!
Wow!
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Can we pick the base or is it random? I just want an all tan back set.
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Can we pick the base or is it random? I just want an all tan back set.
The base set is white.
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I know the price of this release makes it hard for all of us to decide how to proceed. I wonder what the dealers are thinking? Do they drop thousands on this release thinking it will appreciate since it will only be available for one week? I hope the dealers stock up as that will help the sales.
I actually think this is a decent set for dealers. If you look at all the online releases so far while the sticker shock of the total price is $150 it contains the most stuff and is actually per card the cheapest especially when there are 3 sketch cards with each order. Since the dealer would also be getting 30 other alternate cards on top of the set they have 30 cards to sell along with three sketches and a full base set. And the base set will still only be a small amount of sets depending on how many sell. So I think long term it's a great set for dealers.
For collectors the $150 is a tough price but again, if you hate sketch cards I'd sell those off and also the parallels if that is not something you'd want to collect and you can probably get the price down well under $100.
A side note: I just did all the art so none of these decisions are mine but I did throughout this past week go back and forth with them to get it to the point where this is the very best possible option. If you saw what this looked like last week...oh boy. Even up to yesterday it was going to be random stickers so I convinced them the complete set option was the better way to go. Let's see what happens!
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Yes, I bought a complete OS6 set simply because I am a WP collector and fan. The price, however, is outrageous!
No, this is absolutely nothing like trading cards when I was a kid. Back then, prices were reasonable, and one didn't have to spend the equivalent of a major utility bill.
Just imagine what "Topps Goes to the Movies" - a 90 card set, mind - is going to cost - with all of the extra "bonus" ludlows, sketches, etc.. Start saving up your pennies, boys and girls!
I bought a complete set for the same reason. And I agree with you, the price is outrageous, especially when you consider there is no box, no packs to crack open, cards vs stickers. The only reason I think anyone would buy the $50 option is if they want to trade with others to complete the set. Not being able to open packs and build sets does take away from the usual fun of a new series.
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I bought a complete set for the same reason. And I agree with you, the price is outrageous, especially when you consider there is no box, no packs to crack open, cards vs stickers. The only reason I think anyone would buy the $50 option is if they want to trade with others to complete the set. Not being able to open packs and build sets does take away from the usual fun of a new series.
I definitely miss the box and the checklist. Not the packs in general. I have all five boxes lining my wall. Wanted that 6th one. I wonder if I can make my own box and checklists? Chip?
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I definitely miss the box and the checklist. Not the packs in general. I have all five boxes lining my wall. Wanted that 6th one. I wonder if I can make my own box and checklists? Chip?
Can we have a lost puzzle?
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I definitely miss the box and the checklist. Not the packs in general. I have all five boxes lining my wall. Wanted that 6th one. I wonder if I can make my own box and checklists? Chip?
Yes, Chip is the box master.
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Thanks for keeping up the good fight, Dave, and for sharing this. The perspective of where it was almost heading mitigates a good deal of the disappointment in the things we are not getting (box, packs, etc), at least for me personally.
It's a brave new world with changing retail, Kickstarter, on-demand sets and so on, so I'm happy that there is an interest in pursuing creative ways to keep this all continuing. It must be a bit like the Wild West right now on the creative/production/business/everything side of things at Topps - I've experienced that kind of publishing environment but even so, I can only imagine what it's like up there right now. Hope that good things come out of it. Glad to hear that they're receptive to your input, as that clearly benefits the product.
A side note: I just did all the art so none of these decisions are mine but I did throughout this past week go back and forth with them to get it to the point where this is the very best possible option. If you saw what this looked like last week...oh boy. Even up to yesterday it was going to be random stickers so I convinced them the complete set option was the better way to go. Let's see what happens!
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I just tried three times to place an order and was told I couldn't but not given a reason. Anyone else having this issue?
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I just tried three times to place an order and was told I couldn't but not given a reason. Anyone else having this issue?
Most likely just a glitch. Happily, however, you will probably wake up tomorrow morning to discover that all three orders were, indeed, placed, you are now the proud owner of three complete sets, and your bank account has been adjusted accordingly!
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Can we have a lost puzzle?
Matt has tons... I mean, limited quantities.... for sale on ePay! :P
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Ideally, everyone just buys 3 and then starts swapping to make their base sets.
Or 6 if you’re going for the chase cards.
In a perfect world, of course.
My guess is that the base cards are not truly random, but that there are 3 different sets of 10.
If I'm reading all of these posts correctly, it seems that if we buy a $150. set, we will not have a "complete" set (back variations, etc.) and will either have to trade to get complete sets, or buy 3+ sets to MAYBE assure us a better chance of getting a complete (or near-complete) set? Please let me know if I'm reading all of this incorrectly.
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Matt has tons... I mean, limited quantities.... for sale on ePay! :P
You need to add "rare" and "lost" to "limited quantities."
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or buy 3+ sets to MAYBE assure us a better chance of getting a complete (or near-complete) set?
There are 3 diff backs, that's 90 cards, at 15 per "complete" set, that's 6+ sets to MAYBE get it all.
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If I'm reading all of these posts correctly, it seems that if we buy a $150. set, we will not have a "complete" set (back variations, etc.) and will either have to trade to get complete sets, or buy 3+ sets to MAYBE assure us a better chance of getting a complete (or near-complete) set? Please let me know if I'm reading all of this incorrectly.
I believe you are correct, Soremel. The "complete" set covers just the 30 base cards.
From Topps's site ($150 set):
Product Specs:
63 Cards Per Pack
1 Complete Set of 30 Base Stickers
15 Base Parallels
15 Pencil Roughs
3 Sketch Card
Parallels
Base:
Tan, Ludlow Black & Ludlow Red
As to how many of these sets you would have to purchase to make a truly complete set? I believe nobody knows for certain. I would speculate that chances of getting Ludlows are less than the chances of getting tans. But this is just speculation.
With this price tag, I am going to go with the "silver lining" option: Keep the base set and possibly the pencil roughs (have to see what they look like, first) and either sell or trade the remainder. I suspect that other buyers might do the same.
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Addendum: If the 15 Base Parallels are randomly inserted, chances are you could buy 100 sets and still not get them all. So, there's just one question you have to ask yourself: "Do you feel lucky?" Well, do you, punk?
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There are 3 diff backs, that's 90 cards, at 15 per "complete" set, that's 6+ sets to MAYBE get it all.
And don't forget the "pencil roughs." That's another 30 cards.
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And don't forget the "pencil roughs." That's another 30 cards.
If you cant get those in 6+ sets, quit!
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There are 3 diff backs, that's 90 cards, at 15 per "complete" set, that's 6+ sets to MAYBE get it all.
That's how I interpreted it. I've assembled complete, and near-complete, vintage '73-'75 OPC and UK sets for FAR less than what it would cost to put together a single complete Old School 6. My money's going toward the original stuff from the wax pack era. I'm officially out of this one... (sound of mic dropping)
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For me, I only care about getting a complete set of the 30 stickers. All the other cards are not what I collect (this is true of Luds and other backs for the OS as well. Some people love the chase of the parallels and some don't. I have only really cared about getting one example of the parody (unless it's on a cool oddball item). I'll be either selling or trading my non-white back set stuff so having to buy lots of extra sets is irrelevant to me. The good part is that all of us that don't want that stuff can feed all of you that do without you having to buy lots of extra sets beyond what you are comfortable with. I will also be selling my sketch cards. For a different reasons. I can make my own sketch cards :)
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For me, I only care about getting a complete set of the 30 stickers.
But these are not stickers correct? They're cards if I understand correctly.
Really stung by the price and the lack of box, binder, and packs. A bit absurd really.
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But these are not stickers correct? They're cards if I understand correctly.
Really stung by the price and the lack of box, binder, and packs. A bit absurd really.
Are they? I thought they were stickers. I honestly don't know. Regardless, stickers or cards I only want a set of the 30.
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Let's talk to Chip about "chipping" in and making our own fan-made box and checklists! Chip, is that possible and more importantly, feasible?
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Are they? I thought they were stickers. I honestly don't know. Regardless, stickers or cards I only want a set of the 30.
Says stickers on the topps site. who said they're cards?
* 1 Complete Set of 30 Base Stickers
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Let's talk to Chip about "chipping" in and making our own fan-made box and checklists! Chip, is that possible and more importantly, feasible?
Yes please!
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Says stickers on the topps site. who said they're cards?
* 1 Complete Set of 30 Base Stickers
My bad then. So much shock and awe with the pricing my head was spinning :p
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who said they're cards?
Possibly due to inferring "not kiss cut" meant "not stickers"?
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Possibly due to inferring "not kiss cut" meant "not stickers"?
I think the whole sticker peels off. What did the 50th set have?
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OK, got some info but not all. It goes up tomorrow probably within the 12-3 time frame. Will be available for 7 days. I was not given the price. Apparently, they are trying to encourage multiple purchases and having the community do trading to complete sets.
I'm 50 years old I don't care to have to trade to complete a set. Multiple purchases at these prices...good God...not for me.
I was told if it sells well there would be more Old School series, the revival of the postcard series, and possibly, an online series of good old fashioned Wacky Packages (new products, no themes). If not, that's the end
I bet there would be. If they discover they can sell at this price point why not. If not, then it's the end.
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I'm 50 years old I don't want to be assed to trade to complete a set. Multiple purchases at these prices...good God...good luck smh.
I bet there would be. If they discover they can rape us like this why not. Milk us dry. If not, threaten to stop forever. Yeah, that's not strong arming at all.
That's a little dramatic. No one is raping you. You have a choice, Buy or not buy. It is what it is. And there is no threat. Don't make money = no other product. There is still retail of course until or unless they don't make enough money to justify it. I'm with you 100% in that I would prefer it was just like OLDS 1-5 but that business model didn't make enough money the last two series for them to justify doing it the same way. In seven days we will know if this version of the series is viable. On a personal side Old School is my baby and my favorite series of any that I work on so my fingers are crossed. If it makes it to a next series I'll work on getting more of the old stuff back in and push for some of the plans I already sent them that were not used this time. Again, out of my control. I was fully in charge with Mike Jaspersen for OLDS 1 and 2 and had some good input on 3 but was pretty much shut out on 4 and 5 with the exception of the baseball card idea.
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I concur completely with this. I also bought a complete set (not sure why anyone would bother with the $50 option), as that is what I wanted and Dave's art takes the sting out of the price, at least somewhat. Not terribly fun, though, just buying a set and done. Oh, well...
I bought one complete set (ouch!) mainly due to Dave's art and old school style. I'm hoping for minimal bodily fluid depictions and zero politics (the reasons I skipped the last few retail sets). Thanks Dave and Topps! Next lets see another Post Card set and the 3rd Wacky book!
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That's a little dramatic. No one is raping you. You have a choice, Buy or not buy. It is what it is. And there is no threat. Don't make money = no other product. There is still retail of course until or unless they don't make enough money to justify it. I'm with you 100% in that I would prefer it was just like OLDS 1-5 but that business model didn't make enough money the last two series for them to justify doing it the same way. In seven days we will know if this version of the series is viable. On a personal side Old School is my baby and my favorite series of any that I work on so my fingers are crossed. If it makes it to a next series I'll work on getting more of the old stuff back in and push for some of the plans I already sent them that were not used this time. Again, out of my control. I was fully in charge with Mike Jaspersen for OLDS 1 and 2 and had some good input on 3 but was pretty much shut out on 4 and 5 with the exception of the baseball card idea.
Yes, it was a bit dramatic and my wording could've been chosen better. I was totally shocked by the price and my emotions got a little heated lol.
Still can't see why a puzzle wasn't included....it is Old School after all.
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Let's talk to Chip about "chipping" in and making our own fan-made box and checklists! Chip, is that possible and more importantly, feasible?
Can we get some Binder Artwork in PDF form too please?
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I believe you are correct, Soremel. The "complete" set covers just the 30 base cards.
From Topps's site ($150 set):
Product Specs:
63 Cards Per Pack
1 Complete Set of 30 Base Stickers
15 Base Parallels
15 Pencil Roughs
3 Sketch Card
Parallels
Base:
Tan, Ludlow Black & Ludlow Red
So the total number of stickers in this set is 150. Base White Back, Pencil Roughs, Parallel: Tan Back, Ludlow Back Red, Ludlow Back Black.
They should have put up a Complete Master Set Option also. I doubt there will be too many of these assembled. I got two sets so will end up with 30 of the 90 Parallel cards. That means I would need to purchase or trade for 60 parallel cards to get a Complete Master set. I plan on selling/ trading 5 of the six sketches I receive but they do not go for much as of late so not too much money can be raised via selling sketches. Another option is to compile :Mixed" parallel set comprised of all three types of cards. I will probably go that route and see how many of the 30 different titles I get in my 30 parallels.
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I'm all in for supporting Dave. If this was the 'Wackys Go To The Movies' for $150, fuggetaboutit. But I looked up what I paid for Old School 5, and I bought 3 boxes for... $150! Plus some ridiculous shipping fee which I didn't have to pay this time. Now, granted, the extras in the previous Old School series went a long way but, still, the price is in the same ballpark.
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I'm all in for supporting Dave. If this was the 'Wackys Go To The Movies' for $150, fuggetaboutit. But I looked up what I paid for Old School 5, and I bought 3 boxes for... $150! Plus some ridiculous shipping fee which I didn't have to pay this time. Now, granted, the extras in the previous Old School series went a long way but, still, the price is in the same ballpark.
Hey, thanks! But always buy for yourself! I won't be offended if any person on here doesn't buy it. I completely get it about some of the comments. Again, that's on Topps not me.
And to everyone I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the movie set. It's way better than the MLB and 50th.
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It's way better than the MLB and 50th.
He says without saying much. :P
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He says without saying much. :P
Well, I'd believe that they would be "real products."
OH NO! WE CAN'T DO IT!
CELEBRITY CARDS ARE DESTINY!
Um. Insanity aside, I changed my profile pic if Dave doesn't mind. :D
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Well, I'd believe that they would be "real products."
OH NO! WE CAN'T DO IT!
CELEBRITY CARDS ARE DESTINY!
Um. Insanity aside, I changed my profile pic if Dave doesn't mind. :D
You know I like that!
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Still can't see why a puzzle wasn't included....it is Old School after all.
Yeah, that was a bummer for me. Out of the box, packs or checklist the checklist would be #1 for me to keep.
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Would've loved to have seen uncut sheets available. That's the one thing I liked about the Mars Attacks kickstarter, I could buy what I wanted -- boxes, packs, sets, uncut sheets.
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The Ebay seller that had sets for $50 sold two and then raised the price to $75.
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Hey, thanks! But always buy for yourself! I won't be offended if any person on here doesn't buy it. I completely get it about some of the comments. Again, that's on Topps not me.
And to everyone I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the movie set. It's way better than the MLB and 50th.
Dave - I agree the movie set sounds exciting, and anything that gets us back to the retail business model without selling out on the artwork and parodies as WP 50th did sounds like good news to me. And any expansion into uncharted waters is fine by me as long as the original spirit of Wackys remains intact. The MLB set failed in that respect (i.e., fake products) even though the artwork was good. I'm surprised at the lukewarm response to the movie set thus far.
Speaking of retail, if my memory serves me correctly, at the time you announced that OLDS 6 was likely a go, wasn't the same said about another ANS set in 2018 that would revert back to the conventional format of ANS? Or did that morph into the movie poster series? Just curious.
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Does anyone know when Topps will be shipping the sets? Hopefully soon. :great: :great:
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Apparently, Old School 6 sketches are already on ebay - are these artist returns?
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I listed 3 of my returns.
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I listed 3 of my returns.
I have seen several that do not seem to be listed by artists.
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I WILL be creating a downloadable binder insert set for this release and one for the 5 0th Anniversary - SOON!!!
Richard
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Does anyone know when Topps will be shipping the sets? Hopefully soon. :great: :great:
nothing in the write up for the Wackys, but the GPK's said: Ships in 5 business days after countdown clock ends.
I would guess the same. So nothing until the week after Thanksgiving,
At least there's no autographs. Those card sets usually say "15 business days after countdown clock ends".
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I have seen several that do not seem to be listed by artists.
one of those is an artist return (the joey fitchett). not sure about the other (but likely)
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one of those is an artist return (the joey fitchett). not sure about the other (but likely)
I asked the seller and he said they are artist returns he bought
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I WILL be creating a downloadable binder insert set for this release and one for the 5 0th Anniversary - SOON!!!
Richard
Thanks so much for doing this. Your work rocks and is always appreciated! :great:
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So I missed the online OS6 set sale. Is that the only way Old School 6 will ever be available??? Does anyone have info if this is how all further Wacky Packages releases will be handled? Disappointing for sure :-(
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So I missed the online OS6 set sale. Is that the only way Old School 6 will ever be available??? Does anyone have info if this is how all further Wacky Packages releases will be handled? Disappointing for sure :-(
Ebay currently has sets available.
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So I missed the online OS6 set sale. Is that the only way Old School 6 will ever be available??? Does anyone have info if this is how all further Wacky Packages releases will be handled? Disappointing for sure :-(
there will still be a yearly massive retail set in addition to the online big and small sets. Next retail set "Goes to the Movies" is due in mid-March '18.
This really isn't all that different than past Old School sets, which were also strictly sold online only. Granted, these sold out a LOT faster than the OLDS 1-5 boxes did.
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Dave,
Can you elaborate on if the parallels were printed in equal numbers. Will Tan, Black Ludlow and Red Ludlow all have equal printing numbers. I believe past OS releases had all parallels done in equal amounts. The $150 Set has 15 Pencil Roughs and 15 Parallels. That leads me to believe the Pencil Roughs were produced
in three times the quantities of the Parallels. Will we get 5 Tans, 5, Red Ludlows and 5 Black Ludlows per $150 set?
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Dave,
Can you elaborate on if the parallels were printed in equal numbers. Will Tan, Black Ludlow and Red Ludlow all have equal printing numbers. I believe past OS releases had all parallels done in equal amounts. The $150 Set has 15 Pencil Roughs and 15 Parallels. That leads me to believe the Pencil Roughs were produced
in three times the quantities of the Parallels. Will we get 5 Tans, 5, Red Ludlows and 5 Black Ludlows per $150 set?
All the rough cards and parallels are going to random I was told. I think the ratio of tan and Luds is the same (will also be random).
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When do they get mailed to us after we pre-ordered them over a week ago?
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So I've been off the forum for a couple weeks. I ordered one full base set of OLDS6, but not received anything yet. Have these been sent out? I don't think I received a shipping notice, but I see some sets are on ebay.
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So I've been off the forum for a couple weeks. I ordered one full base set of OLDS6, but not received anything yet. Have these been sent out? I don't think I received a shipping notice, but I see some sets are on ebay.
The cards haven't shipped yet. Hopefully really soon. All those sets on eBay are 'pre-orders', as no one has them in hand.
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The cards haven't shipped yet. Hopefully really soon. All those sets on eBay are 'pre-orders', as no one has them in hand.
I am curious what price point we think The Base sets will go for in the future? Matt is basically the only seller who has pre-sold any sets as he priced them from $47.99 to the current $52.99 which is lower than any other sellers. With only 400 Base set sold; will these end up being $100 sets in the future? I think in six months that will be the case.
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It all comes dow to demand.
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The cards haven't shipped yet. Hopefully really soon. All those sets on eBay are 'pre-orders', as no one has them in hand.
Thanks for the info, F&S! Busy time of year, so I'm not in a huge rush, but I do look forward to seeing the set soon.
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The cards haven't shipped yet. Hopefully really soon. All those sets on eBay are 'pre-orders', as no one has them in hand.
Are our pre-orders we did before Thanksgiving slated to be shipped out this month in time for Christmas?
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I have no inside info but expect we will have our cards by friday. It looks like in the past On-Demand cards shipped within five business days of the ending of the sale.
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I have no inside info but expect we will have our cards by friday. It looks like in the past On-Demand cards shipped within five business days of the ending of the sale.
also depends what shipping was chosen. The free shipping has always taken a full week for the package to get to me.
but if they are sent out sometime this week, or even next week, they should all be delivered before Christmas
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I called and wrote Colin all last week but I think he's away so I could not get any shipping info for you. Will try again tomorrow.
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Hopefully we get shipping notices today or tomorrow. I need my Old School. It's worth noting I have already had the experience of not opening packs which is how the last Mars Attacks release was sold. I opened the box and the sketches were at the end of the stack. Not quite as fun as opening packs but it prepped me for Old School 6.
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What is the Deal?? Are they not printed yet, did they run out of ink! or paper! :sad:
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Talked to Topps customer service earlier. Was told that they would ship 10 - 12 business days after the countdown clock ran out. I said about how they sold out long before the clock ran out but, that didn't seem to matter. Said I should look for shipping notification middle of next week. :38: :38:
And, on top of that, with the Fedex Smartpost it'll be another 2 weeks 'til I actually have them in hand. :41: :91:
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The Waiting Is The Hardest Part. 8) 8) 8) 8)
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I agree they should have been shipped asap after the sale completed.....
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Talked to Topps customer service earlier. Was told that they would ship 10 - 12 business days after the countdown clock ran out. I said about how they sold out long before the clock ran out but, that didn't seem to matter. Said I should look for shipping notification middle of next week.
Their idea of 'business days' doesn't seem to be the usual definition either- or maybe they just don't work M-F like everyone else.
I have a World Series card card that 'will ship within 5 business days of the final game ', that was finally sent out just last week on 12/4. The game was played back on 11/2.
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Their idea of 'business days' doesn't seem to be the usual definition either- or maybe they just don't work M-F like everyone else.
I have a World Series card card that 'will ship within 5 business days of the final game ', that was finally sent out just last week on 12/4. The game was played back on 11/2.
It was probably a Topps typo - they actually meant to say 5 business WEEKS ;D ;D
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Maybe they were on Aleutian Time ?
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Here's hoping we will have our cards by Friday........
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Here's hoping we will have our cards by Friday........
Of what week remains to be seen..........
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Got my shipping notice. Woo hoo!!
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Got my shipping notice at 7:49 pm.
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Patrick I got mine today as well! Wodensday in Norse is the day of the Aesir - Wednesday shall be my day in Valhalla with the Wacky Gods!
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Was dealing with family stuff and so wasn't on top of Old School 6. If anyone want to sell a set once they have their boxes in hand, let me know!
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Was dealing with family stuff and so wasn't on top of Old School 6. If anyone want to sell a set once they have their boxes in hand, let me know!
PM sent.
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Dang no shipping notification for me yet. :'(
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I hate the limited order window Topps does with stuff. I didn't hear about this set until after they stopped taking orders, so they didn't get my money.
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I hate the limited order window Topps does with stuff. I didn't hear about this set until after they stopped taking orders, so they didn't get my money.
I have an email mailing list which I sent people notices about the series. If you would like to be added just PM me your email.
Anyone wanting to be on my email list shoot me a PM.
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Dang no shipping notification for me yet. :'(
Me neither. :sad:
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Me neither. :sad:
Me either. I checked their site. My order is still in “Processing” mode. I ordered the moment they went up. Maybe tomorrow. ;)
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Got my shipping notice at 7:49 pm.
Got mine....anyone looking to buy a white back set LMK PM etc etc...
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Me either. I checked their site. My order is still in “Processing” mode. I ordered the moment they went up. Maybe tomorrow. ;)
Same here. Topps is just being Topps.
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I have not got my notification yet either.
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Same here. Topps is just being Topps.
To paraphrase Kathie Lee and Hoda, "Why do we do it time after time?"
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Notification received. Cards will ship from Florida????? That’s what my notice stated.
I guess they print cheaper in Fla.....
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Got mine today as well. I'm in So Cal, so maybe early next week..
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Arrived in Va.Beach - Not too much time tonight - Ughhhhhhh - Singing tonight...... hmmmmmmm
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Aghhhh, when will mine ship? :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
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Same here. Topps is just being Topps.
Just got the notices. I'm in NJ.
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Notification received. Cards will ship from Florida????? That’s what my notice stated.
I guess they print cheaper in Fla.....
Same place in Davies, FL that’s printed all the On Demand daily and event cards through the year.
Still amazes me it takes a week to ship from there to Texas.
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got my shipping notification.
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Got mine now also! :D :D :D
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got my notification, shipping from ft lauderdale
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Despite getting my shipping notice and tracking number Monday night, the USPS tracking still shows "Status Not Available," so I figure they haven't actually shipped yet, and I'm looking at next week for delivery. I had hoped to be receive these this weekend, before Christmas chaos sets in completely.
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Shipping Notice received with tracking number
expected delivery - 12/20/17
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My tracking number still says "status not available." I am not happy.
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My status is available. It's just not a very encouraging status:
"Label Created, not yet in system" I agree with Pat that now my cards will probably be shipped during the typhoon of holiday shipments.
Fingers crossed they get here safely.
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My status now showing in route, expected delivery by Monday December 18th by 8:00pm. We shall see...
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My status now showing in route, expected delivery by Monday December 18th by 8:00pm. We shall see...
Ditto for me. Monday would be fine.
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My 2 sets: 06 total red ludlow (1 double - Shanka)
12 total black ludlow (all different)
12 total tan backs (all different)
30 total pencil cards (15 double) :sad:
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Ditto for me. Monday would be fine.
Same for me too.
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Same here. Enroute with expected Monday delivery.
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My 2 sets: 06 total red ludlow (1 double - Shanka)
12 total black ludlow (all different)
12 total tan backs (all different)
30 total pencil cards (15 double) :sad:
The doubles on the pencil sketches were what we asked to avoid. That is too bad our request went nowhere. I have two sets coming. If they both have the same pencils then maybe we can trade to make this right. If both sets had the same 15 pencils then they probably only did two sorts of them for the sets.
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My 2 sets: 06 total red ludlow (1 double - Shanka)
12 total black ludlow (all different)
12 total tan backs (all different)
30 total pencil cards (15 double) :sad:
Got 3 COLOR SKETCHES - AWESOME!! only 6 red luds on 2 sets - seems low ?? :^) :^) Got 6 Red Luds in one set...
what bout your sketches ??
LOVE THE HABITFAIL!! HAD ONE AS A KID - SO RIGHT !! :P :P
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Got 3 COLOR SKETCHES - AWESOME!! only 6 red luds on 2 sets - seems low ?? :^) :^) Got 6 Red Luds in one set...
what bout your sketches ??
LOVE THE HABITFAIL!! HAD ONE AS A KID - SO RIGHT !! :P :P
Received 3 red ludlows per set and 6 black Ludlow and 6 tan backs per set. And sketch cards are in the old school 6 sketch post
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CANCELLED LOOKING AWFULLY GOOD NOW RIGHT!!!!! :] :] :] :] :] :] :] :] :]
see its not just me...others :o :o :o :o are getting it too...Social media calls Matt Damon 'cancelled' after 'tone deaf' sexual assault comments :] :] :] :] :] :] :] :]
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Mine should arrive today :great: :great: :great: :great:
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Mine should arrive today :great: :great: :great: :great:
Great news for you. Mine still shows label created, nothing in the system. Maybe they shipped it and the system isn't showing that??
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Great news for you. Mine still shows label created, nothing in the system. Maybe they shipped it and the system isn't showing that??
Did they give you a tracking number? Try FedEx.
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Great tip. Yes its in Fed Ex. Funny part is it went from Orlando to LEWISBERRY, PA and is now scheduled to reach my by end of day on Thurs 12/21.
Hopefully that changes but PA to NJ via Fed Ex should not take 5 days IMO.
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Great tip. Yes its in Fed Ex. Funny part is it went from Orlando to LEWISBERRY, PA and is now scheduled to reach my by end of day on Thurs 12/21.
Hopefully that changes but PA to NJ via Fed Ex should not take 5 days IMO.
FedEx says my package was delivered by the USPS at 7am this morning. Unfortunately, due to snow, I am at my mother's house, so I have to get dug out and get home. AAARRRGGGHHH!!
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FedEx says my package was delivered by the USPS at 7am this morning. Unfortunately, due to snow, I am at my mother's house, so I have to get dug out and get home. AAARRRGGGHHH!!
So our packages are being delivered by USPS but are being tracked in the Fed Ex System and not the USPS system????? That's WACKY!!!
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So our packages are being delivered by USPS but are being tracked in the Fed Ex System and not the USPS system????? That's WACKY!!!
I think that may be "Smart Post" but I'm not sure. Hoping to get home by noonish, and that Topps used good plastic cases, as I'm sure my stoop is covered in snow.
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I think that may be "Smart Post" but I'm not sure. Hoping to get home by noonish, and that Topps used good plastic cases, as I'm sure my stoop is covered in snow.
Yep, that's the smart post option. FedEx for the main shipping and usps for the 'last mile'.
It's why all those daily trump cards would take forever to get to me. The packages would sit idle for a day or more in various fedex terminals before eventually moving on and getting delivered
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Yep, that's the smart post option. FedEx for the main shipping and usps for the 'last mile'.
It's why all those daily trump cards would take forever to get to me. The packages would sit idle for a day or more in various fedex terminals before eventually moving on and getting delivered
Thanks for the confirmation, Patrick. You'd think Topps would either add a tracking link, or at least tell us to go to FedEx for tracking. Up until this morning, I thought my package was in shipping limbo. Not sure what made me plug the tracking number into FedEx, but glad I tried.
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So our packages are being delivered by USPS but are being tracked in the Fed Ex System and not the USPS system????? That's WACKY!!!
My tracking info says mine are arriving by Monday evening at 8 PM. What a strange time.
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Mine were scheduled for delivery Mon but arrived today.
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My tracking info says mine are arriving by Monday evening at 8 PM. What a strange time.
"At" or "by" 8PM?
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My $50 version order arrived in today's December 16, 2017 snail mail.
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My order that I had sent to my office arrived today, the batch that I wanted sent to my house is still out there.
The set is awesome, thanks again Dave! :great:
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I am also amazed at the set Dave. A fine cross-section of iconic '70's products. Great artwork, really funny gags. We want more.
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I just got my $150 set from Topps today... I was shorted a card from the 30 sticker white back set... RATS! I hope Topps can supply me with a replacement. I'd hate to have to buy another entire set from Ebay just to get that one sticker: "Baldie". If anyone has a spare, I'd love to procure it, lol. Thanks so much!
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"At" or "by" 8PM?
My bad! Correction: by 8 PM. However USPS up here delivers mail by 1 PM so if it doesn’t come by then, I’d expect them on Tuesday.
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My bad! Correction: by 8 PM. However USPS up here delivers mail by 1 PM so if it doesn’t come by then, I’d expect them on Tuesday.
I wouldn't worry about the time of day aspect here. They're just covering themselves in case of a late delivery.
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I was shorted a card from the 30 sticker white back set...
THIS really sucks! Sorry to hear it. Let's hope it's a one-off anomaly. You paid for a full set, you should get one, period.
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I just got my $150 set from Topps today... I was shorted a card from the 30 sticker white back set... RATS! I hope Topps can supply me with a replacement. I'd hate to have to buy another entire set from Ebay just to get that one sticker: "Baldie". If anyone has a spare, I'd love to procure it, lol. Thanks so much!
Did you look closely at your Toblebone sticker to make sure the Baldie isn't sort of stuck to it?
Hopefully Topps will make this right for you. I have an extra Baldie tan back if Topps doesn't come through.
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I'm really happy with the artwork and gags in this set. Not so much with the collation of inserts - I got P2 in both "versions" of the pencil set, and no P9. Haven't made up my mind on favorites yet, partly because there are several excellent ones to choose from. I really miss the kiss-cuts, and the checklists. I put the stickers in pages based upon the numbering on the pencil cards, which is pretty easy when you just move Fruit Brew to the back of the stack of white stickers and then work from the back.
I'll be posting some trade info later, and hopefully some sketch scans.
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I am pleased to report that Steve did find that there was a white Baldie sticker sort of clinging to the back of Toblebone. So, if anyone else thinks they got shorted a title, check the back of the sticker that comes after it.
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I'm really happy with the artwork and gags in this set. Not so much with the collation of inserts - I got P2 in both "versions" of the pencil set, and no P9. Haven't made up my mind on favorites yet, partly because there are several excellent ones to choose from. I really miss the kiss-cuts, and the checklists. I put the stickers in pages based upon the numbering on the pencil cards, which is pretty easy when you just move Fruit Brew to the back of the stack of white stickers and then work from the back.
I'll be posting some trade info later, and hopefully some sketch scans.
So did you purchase two $150 sets and get the same grouping of pencil cards with each set?
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What's with the tan backs? Its definitely a "tan-colored" back - but completely different material than any tan back I've seen before.
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What's with the tan backs? Its definitely a "tan-colored" back - but completely different material than any tan back I've seen before.
Same as with the previous Old School sets, the tan color is printed on the backs of white card stock.
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Fed Ex now shows my sets will be delivered on Wed. At least they moved up one day.
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Got my 5 sets today. Where is the trade page on here? I have red and black Luds, tans and pencil cards to trade.
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Got my 5 sets today. Where is the trade page on here? I have red and black Luds, tans and pencil cards to trade.
Top section in the Trading Post. http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=5124.0
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Top section in the Trading Post. http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=5124.0
Thanks! Posted my wants and trade bait
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So give me an idea of what cards are the favorites. Starting to think of the next set if it comes to pass...
Will push to get checklists/ puzzles back in next time (replacing the pencil cards).
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Same as with the previous Old School sets, the tan color is printed on the backs of white card stock.
I don't think that's accurate. The prior OS tan backs I have are either the same brown paper stock that were used in the original wacky tan backs or a similar flexible paper. These cards are literally white backs with a tan color. Very different from before.
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The USPS tracking told me I'd get mine by 8PM tonight. It's 8:15 now, I think it's not happening. :(
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The USPS tracking told me I'd get mine by 8PM tonight. It's 8:15 now, I think it's not happening. :(
dude i think yours were....................... CANCELLED!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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NOOOO! >(
I actually just got off the phone with the Postal Service. The person on the phone told me thta the place these all shipped from in Florida is a huge hub, and there's been a considerable backup there with things being shipped to Puerto Rico. So if anybody else's are delayed, that's a likely reason why.
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Mine arrived! Woooooooh! :great: :great:
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I don't think that's accurate. The prior OS tan backs I have are either the same brown paper stock that were used in the original wacky tan backs or a similar flexible paper. These cards are literally white backs with a tan color. Very different from before.
it's a thicker stock than the earlier OLDS sets have, but both are white paper with tan printed on the back.
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Lot of good ones in this set.
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I really like this set. It totally makes my Wacky year and rights the wrongs perpetrated by the 50th set. The price was high but was worth it.
Many thanks to Dave for fighting the good fight to make this set happen. Looking forward to more along these lines. All in well in WackyLand IMO.
Andrew
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I really like this set. It totally makes my Wacky year and rights the wrongs perpetrated by the 50th set. The price was high but was worth it.
Many thanks to Dave for fighting the good fight to make this set happen. Looking forward to more along these lines. All in well in WackyLand IMO.
Andrew
I agree, this is a great set! I didn't even buy a base 50th set, but very glad I went all in for this one.
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Happy people like the set. I'll work on Topps to do some more positive changes should there be another set.
If anyone is interested in any of the paintings I have available check the OLDS6 Paintings For Sale thread.
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I work out of town so mine were waiting for me when I got home. This is an excellent set. I like :great:
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Dave,
Any idea what the on demand sales plans are shaping up to be for 2018?
Regards, Andrew
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Probably not the thread for this but since Andrew asked - PLEASE DO NOT MIX GPK with Wacky! PLEASE!!!!
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Happy people like the set. I'll work on Topps to do some more positive changes should there be another set.
If anyone is interested in any of the paintings I have available check the OLDS6 Paintings For Sale thread.
I really like the set too. Nice job!
But I do miss the puzzle and checklist.
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I agree, this is a great set! I didn't even buy a base 50th set, but very glad I went all in for this one.
This is a great set. It has the look and “feel” of a set that could have come out in the 70’s. The art work is fantastic. Maybe if there is a 7th set we can get 33 cards like some of the original sets had.