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Wacky Packages Discussion => General Wacky Packages Discussion => Topic started by: Hipton on September 26, 2017, 04:27:59 PM
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I have asked for the days off but haven't booked a room yet. I talked with Shoe and asked if a thread here had been started. He said no, and that I should do it. So, who's planning on going? I have been going through things and will bring some items to sell, probably a 1st series sheet, 1st series set, full poster box, odds & ends, if anyone is looking for anything, let me know. I am moving to a smaller home and downsizing, so I need to consolidate. It was great to see everyone in the spring and I look forward to seeing everyone again.
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I wish I could, but the trek to Allentown is too long, so I'll probably only make it every ten years, so sign me up for the 60th Anniversary celebration.
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I'll be there. 1st Series set sounds lovely :D
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If anyone actually cares, I have a table at the show this year. I'll be bringing my OS extras, some reissues, some 1991's, lots of random newer stuff (Some even kind of rare..), and enough 50th Ann. cards to make a life-size replica of the Eiffel Tower. Also, my dad collected horror comics for a while and now wants to get rid of them all. He has gotten rid of most of the super rare ones like Vampirella #3 and #1, early Famous Monsters, etc. But, here's some of the current stuff..
-Full set of Skywald Scream, and Skywald Psycho... Includes #1's.
-Partial set of Skywald Nightmare... Includes #1.
-Huge amount of Warren Creepy's... Includes #1.
-Huge amount of Warren Eerie's... Includes first five, except #1 of course, and #17.
-Some Vampirella, Castle of Frankenstein, and more misc. stuff that I don't remember off the top of my head.
Wanna know who I am? A boy with long hair who is probably wearing a Creep or metal shirt.
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If anyone actually cares, I have a table at the show this year. I'll be bringing my OS extras, some reissues, some 1991's, lots of random newer stuff (Some even kind of rare..), and enough 50th Ann. cards to make a life-size replica of the Eiffel Tower..............................
Why do you think that no one cares? If I can somehow get there, I will certainly look for your table, and would love to meet you!
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If anyone actually cares, I have a table at the show this year. I'll be bringing my OS extras, some reissues, some 1991's, lots of random newer stuff (Some even kind of rare..), and enough 50th Ann. cards to make a life-size replica of the Eiffel Tower. Also, my dad collected horror comics for a while and now wants to get rid of them all. He has gotten rid of most of the super rare ones like Vampirella #3 and #1, early Famous Monsters, etc. But, here's some of the current stuff..
-Full set of Skywald Scream, and Skywald Psycho... Includes #1's.
-Partial set of Skywald Nightmare... Includes #1.
-Huge amount of Warren Creepy's... Includes #1.
-Huge amount of Warren Eerie's... Includes first five and #17.
-Some Vampirella, Castle of Frankenstein, and more misc. stuff that I don't remember off the top of my head.
Wanna know who I am? A boy with long hair who is probably wearing a Creep or metal shirt.
Looks like your dad has some cool stuff! Draw Attention to your table by actually piling the cards up high enough to make an Eiffel Tower that would be cool!
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I wish I could, but the trek to Allentown is too long, so I'll probably only make it every ten years, so sign me up for the 60th Anniversary celebration.
Ditto for me. Allentown is a ways off. I made it for the 50th, but it’ll be awhile before I get to another one.
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I'll be there. Got a room this time. Will be attending the dinner Sat. night. I, also, will have many OS singles with me for sale or trade. I will be looking for OS 7th thru 14th puzzle pieces plus a lot of 12th and 13th series stickers sans roller marks.
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Take a look at the populations on 14th tans in higher PSA grades. IMHO it's all because of roller marks. EVERY 14th tan in my keeper set had roller marks.
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Looks like your dad has some cool stuff! Draw Attention to your table by actually piling the cards up high enough to make an Eiffel Tower that would be cool!
Why do you think that no one cares? If I can somehow get there, I will certainly look for your table, and would love to meet you!
Responding to these respectively..
I guess thank you? I know I've gotten a couple inquiries on here about which ones I have (comics) and I have replied accordingly but never really gotten anyone serious enough I guess. My father is kinda pissed off at ebay buyers as well because several people have complained about shipping and condition issues, and we described any possible issues.. but the problem was their mailman. We are obviously not liable for that, but to dodge the negative we have to give the money back. No seller's protection on eGay....
Also, the Eiffel Tower thing is a good idea for drawing attention! Just hope no one buys the one on the bottom.
I said the "No one cares" thing because I've only met like two people on here at the shows. It would be nice to meet some people even though it is a bit awkward since I'm a kid and all.. and well... everyone else are adults. Of course I'm the 70's kid. Isn't that someone's name on here? P.S. When I said 70's kid, I didn't mention disco.
Modified my first post in the thread. My dad doesn't own Eerie #1. Pretty honkin rare from what he told me.
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I'll be there, with 1/2 table, again setting up next to Matt and Greg.
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Hey Spittoon,
Do you have any of your dad's FM's left? I bought them off and on from #138 to #190. Interested in filling in some holes and earlier issues.
Can't make it to Allentown, would love to meet you! but maybe if you sill have some left, we could work out something through the snail mail.
David
aka PP
ps. I stayed away from the 50th set, and really know nothing about it.....sounds like you have a lot of extra stuff.....I'd be interested in anything related directly to the original 70's sets..........
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I'll be there, with 1/2 table, against setting up next to Matt and Greg.
Toadally understandable that you are against setting up next to them. Do they still smell badly?
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Toadally understandable that you are against setting up next to them. Do they still smell badly?
Good one Ern! I just corrected my typo. But I'll bring clothespins just in case. I actually do have a gas mask from Operation Desert Storm but I don't think I'll need to go that far. But you never know.....
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I believe I will be there on Saturday. Can drag my extra OS stickers/puzzle pieces, if anyone really wants to look. Not sure what else anyone may be looking for...speak up, folks, if I have it, I'll bring it along. Wrappers, '94 pog set, '82 cereal stickers (sets), some die-cuts...can't think what else.
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Toadally understandable that you are against setting up next to them. Do they still smell badly?
LOL
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I will likely be there.
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Mark, don't forget to bring your buttons!
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I'll be there. Got a room this time. Will be attending the dinner Sat. night. I, also, will have many OS singles with me for sale or trade. I will be looking for OS 7th thru 14th puzzle pieces plus a lot of 12th and 13th series stickers sans roller marks.
How do you know there is a dinner? Where can I find this information? Can't seem to find anything pertaining to this on the Philly Non-Sports Card Show site. And, if one does reserve a seat in advance, can they kick you out of it because they overbooked?
If whoever is attending wore name tags, we could find each other that much easier to meet, buy, trade, talk, and sock one another in the jaw over political issues. Maybe they could set up a special table for traders and a wrestling/boxing ring for others?
Also, does anyone know for sure if a special set of cards will be created for this particular show? Or the Vegas show, for that matter?
Lastly, what do we do if they play the National Anthem? Stand at attention? Kneel? Dash for the tables with the best deals while everyone else is preoccupied? Run to the restroom? Lately, I am just so hopelessly confused I don't really know what to do anymore.
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How do you know there is a dinner? Where can I find this information? Can't seem to find anything pertaining to this on the Philly Non-Sports Card Show site. And, if one does reserve a seat in advance, can they kick you out of it because they overbooked?
If whoever is attending wore name tags, we could find each other that much easier to meet, buy, trade, talk, and sock one another in the jaw over political issues. Maybe they could set up a special table for traders and a wrestling/boxing ring for others?
Also, does anyone know for sure if a special set of cards will be created for this particular show? Or the Vegas show, for that matter?
Lastly, what do we do if they play the National Anthem? Stand at attention? Kneel? Dash for the tables with the best deals while everyone else is preoccupied? Run to the restroom? Lately, I am just so hopelessly confused I don't really know what to do anymore.
The dinner is announced on an email when you subscribe to the newsletter. You cannot get kicked out, but if you leave your spot will not be saved. I would suggest the name tags as well, maybe not the boxing gloves. I think there is a special set of cards for the show, don't remember what they are. They don't play the National Anthem, it's a card show. Hope that answers everything.
Mark, don't forget to bring your buttons!
I'm confused. Is there another Mar(K) here? I know of a Marc but no other Mark's in this thread. Did you mean the '94 Pog Set the Bigtomi brought up?
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Shoemaker is a Mark.
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Shoemaker is a Mark.
Oh, of course! :-[
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Shoemaker is a Mark.
As is Mark Parisi.
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As is Mark Parisi.
As is Mark Stepper.
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As is Mark Stepper.
I knew I missed one! He doesn't seem to log in much.
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The dinner is announced on an email when you subscribe to the newsletter. You cannot get kicked out, but if you leave your spot will not be saved. I would suggest the name tags as well, maybe not the boxing gloves. I think there is a special set of cards for the show, don't remember what they are. They don't play the National Anthem, it's a card show. Hope that answers everything.
Thanks!
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Baked,
The dinner was also announced on the Non-Sport Update Magazine website. Last I talked with Roxanne there were still some spots available.
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Baked,
The dinner was also announced on the Non-Sport Update Magazine website. Last I talked with Roxanne there were still some spots available.
Thanks, Ratchet! I'll look into it!
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I'm sorry about the Mark confusion! It's a popular name in this hobby. I meant quas, Marc Simon. I spelled Marc wrong. He had some great '50's & '60's buttons that I bought from him. One of my favorites said, "A Groovy FIG I Really Dig!" We were puzzled at first, but looked it up & it was '50's slang for Fill In Girl, someone you'd date until somebody you really liked came along. I guess a precursor to today's booty call. From what I know, the dinner is more casual, at a burger type place and the cost is $15.
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Mark, don't forget to bring your buttons!
I'm bringing them! :great:
Marc
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Hey Spittoon,
Do you have any of your dad's FM's left? I bought them off and on from #138 to #190. Interested in filling in some holes and earlier issues.
Can't make it to Allentown, would love to meet you! but maybe if you sill have some left, we could work out something through the snail mail.
David
aka PP
ps. I stayed away from the 50th set, and really know nothing about it.....sounds like you have a lot of extra stuff.....I'd be interested in anything related directly to the original 70's sets..........
Sorry I didn't reply to this yet. I do have some Famous Monsters left, will PM you the numbers when I get the time. (Feel free to remind me if I don't remember.)
Also, the 50th set, believe it or not, or believe it (No one's surprised here, Topps!), nothing has to do with the 70's. Only piss poor diecut remakes and fake products. Still interested?
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I have asked for the days off but haven't booked a room yet. I talked with Shoe and asked if a thread here had been started. He said no, and that I should do it. So, who's planning on going? I have been going through things and will bring some items to sell, probably a 1st series sheet, 1st series set, full poster box, odds & ends, if anyone is looking for anything, let me know. I am moving to a smaller home and downsizing, so I need to consolidate. It was great to see everyone in the spring and I look forward to seeing everyone again.
Again Cheryl, Thank you for posting this thread, Looking forward as always to seeing you and the rest of the whole Wacky Hee Haw gang. Oct 21st can't get here soon enough for me.
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Aside from family obligations, I would have to rent a car, as mine is in need of new front fenders, and I have been so busy dealing with home repair issues that I have not gotten the car repairs done. No way I can drive on the crater-ridden Cross Bronx Expressway the way it is :sad:
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I've got like 15 years worth of the door giveaway promo cards from around 1996 to 2011. anything good in there I should look for? I am going to dig it all out and offer on ebay as I am in raise cash mode.
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I've got like 15 years worth of the door giveaway promo cards from around 1996 to 2011. anything good in there I should look for? I am going to dig it all out and offer on ebay as I am in raise cash mode.
I really enjoy those packs. Looking forward to seeing what you dig up!
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I'll be there as a guest artist and will have a bunch of sketch cards including Wacky returns that I kept for years and am finally deciding to set loose in the wild. I'll also have a bunch of horror art that I've done for some magazines and for myself. Looking forward to it as always.
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If anyone actually cares, I have a table at the show this year. I'll be bringing my OS extras, some reissues, some 1991's, lots of random newer stuff (Some even kind of rare..), and enough 50th Ann. cards to make a life-size replica of the Eiffel Tower. Also, my dad collected horror comics for a while and now wants to get rid of them all. He has gotten rid of most of the super rare ones like Vampirella #3 and #1, early Famous Monsters, etc. But, here's some of the current stuff..
-Full set of Skywald Scream, and Skywald Psycho... Includes #1's.
-Partial set of Skywald Nightmare... Includes #1.
-Huge amount of Warren Creepy's... Includes #1.
-Huge amount of Warren Eerie's... Includes first five, except #1 of course, and #17.
-Some Vampirella, Castle of Frankenstein, and more misc. stuff that I don't remember off the top of my head.
Wanna know who I am? A boy with long hair who is probably wearing a Creep or metal shirt.
Hey NS, I'll be at the show as a guest artist and I'll definitely be stopping by to see what you have. I love and collect all the classic Warren stuff!
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The dinner for Saturday is booked. Looking for anyone who wants to hang out or get some dinner on Friday or Saturday after the show.
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I just booked a spot for the dinner Sat. nite. Roxanne had a cancellation.
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I just booked a spot for the dinner Sat. nite. Roxanne had a cancellation.
Glad to hear you got in on the dinner Sat. night Cheryl, As I mentioned, I'll be at the show all day, But I'll be with my brother that night at his place watching the big college game. As for the show and those attending it, I wanted to pass along a message from Brian Lambert that he will be unable to attend, but he sends out a Hello to you all and he wants you to know that he has recently been in touch with Canada collector Terry Gomes and Brian will soon be acquiring a lot of OPC 1, 2, and 3 stash. So if any of you are interested in the opc. stuff, Send Brian a PM. As for me I'm still in need of an empty ans binder, ans sets /singles, flashback 2 base singles, a sealed ans 3 and an ans 7 sealed box. So if anyone coming has any of that swill, LMK soon with a PM, Shoe.
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Looks like I will be able to attend on Saturday.
If anyone is interested, I'm planning to bring everything I have currently listed on ebay (& still not purchased as of show date) which includes:
- Many PSA titles.
- Many Lost Wacky items
- & a whole bunch of rarities & oddities i.e.
- Test Series, [SOLD]
- 2nd series no copyright titles,
- Irish series variations,
- 1st tb Bandache & Lavirus,
- 3rd wb,
- X-Packs,
- Do you remember Ajerx Postcard &
- Zina Saunders PETA set. [SPOKEN FOR]
I'll also have many PSA7 & above with me that are not currently listed on ebay in addition to PSA puzzle pieces and a small handful of other misc items
You can check out my listings here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/bfarin/m.html?_trksid=p3692
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to PM. Please feel free to make offers. Cash in hand private in person deals without fees or shipping are always the best/easiest.
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If anyone attending has any extra 2nd Luds, please bring. I may be interested in a couple.
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I'm looking for some HTF items and figured I'd post to see if anyone has them & could bring them to the show to discuss a purchase. If you're not coming to the show and you have any of these items available, please PM me. Thanks
• 3 Wacky test patches: Botch Tape, Sicken of the sea & vile mystery patch
• Camals iron on (& other no-copyright titles. I have some, but I’m not able to find a comprehensive list)
• Drinking Glasses (Hawaiian Punks, Fang)
• Keychains (I have 6/12? double sided & 0/24 single sided)
I'm also looking to complete some glossy back sets. If you have the following, please bring to the show/contact me:
1st series glossy back strong exc or better
Camals
Chock
cover ghoul
crust
dopey
duzn't
grave train
horrid
jailo
liptorn
maddie
minute lice
skimpy
spraynit
tied
vicejoy
weakies
14th glossy back:
fanatical & sickly
Thanks
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Kook, can you tell me how many no-copyright Topps iron-ons you have and what their names are? Camals is one that I know isn't on the Master Spreadsheet, and I'd sure like to have more to add to it (since the only no-copyright titles that I know about are Duzn't and Vile).
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Kook, can you tell me how many no-copyright Topps iron-ons you have and what their names are? Camals is one that I know isn't on the Master Spreadsheet, and I'd sure like to have more to add to it (since the only no-copyright titles that I know about are Duzn't and Vile).
How do you know they ars topps iron ons if there is no copyright? Some of my vintage shirts have no copyright.
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Day 1:
Finished off all sets from series 1 through 10. Pretty happy about that. Got Mutts and Bandache at great prices, thanks specific to Matt Stock and Bill Miller.
Got two diecuts for good prices, including a Weakies 32 and Vicejoy.
Got an 8th Blue and Cram 7 from Dave Schmidt on the forum, and I will not be opening it!!!! :]
Got a couple funpacks without gum broken 'cause why not?
Got some Galactic Groceries items signed by our very own, George Wright. Nice guy, fun to talk to!!
Got to meet these members: Soremel, Pupsi-Cola, Ratchet007, Paul_Maul, Bigtomi, Baked Bears. Hope I didn't miss anyone.
And best of all, a couple and their child sweeped by to see if I had the silver for Hil-liar Ham.. the last one for their silver set. Disappointed to say, I didn't have one. So sad to hear that this kid is growing up with 50th Anniversary wackies. So, I hand him a stack of reissues and his face lights up. Handed him some real wackies. Hope I could start a new collector in the hobby. It really made my day.
Day 2:
Picked up 8 diecuts from Matt Stock, and a patches box with Ajerx from him as well.
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Following behind National Spittoon...
Nice turnout today.
Always a pleasure to meet and talk to the artists. Yes, George Wright is alive and well and charting a course through the galaxy once again.
(https://s1.postimg.org/8et3gurre3/DSCN1439.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8et3gurre3/)
Also nice to meet up again with forum members I have met before, as well as see some new faces: Brian Mc, Kook, and National Spittoon. (By the way, that was a cool - that is, kind and generous - thing you did today, turning the boy on to some real Wackys!)
Got this from Kook today. (A week ago, I would have never dreamed that I'd actually own it.)
(https://s1.postimg.org/81c6ibwosb/DSCN1438.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/81c6ibwosb/)
Also got this from Jason Brower. It is printed on metal (hence the unavoidable reflection in the photo) and measures 14 x 11 inches and has a smaller, hinged plate mounted to the back so it can stand on its own. He is under the impression that it is a one-of-a-kind prototype that never saw the light of the marketplace.
(https://s1.postimg.org/2j6tgd46qz/DSCN1437.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/2j6tgd46qz/)
If anybody could tell me anything more about it, I'd appreciate it.
All in all, a pleasant way to spend an autumn day.
(https://s1.postimg.org/3q2w34piyj/DSCN1440.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3q2w34piyj/)
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Following behind National Spittoon...
Nice turnout today.
Always a pleasure to meet and talk to the artists. Yes, George Wright is alive and well and charting a course through the galaxy once again.
(https://s1.postimg.org/8et3gurre3/DSCN1439.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8et3gurre3/)
Also nice to meet up again with forum members I have met before, as well as see some new faces: Brian Mc, Kook, and National Spittoon. (By the way, that was a cool - that is, kind and generous - thing you did today, turning the boy on to some real Wackys!)
Got this from Kook today. (A week ago, I would have never dreamed that I'd actually own it.)
(https://s1.postimg.org/81c6ibwosb/DSCN1438.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/81c6ibwosb/)
Also got this from Jason Brower. It is printed on metal (hence the unavoidable reflection in the photo) and measures 14 x 11 inches and has a smaller, hinged plate mounted to the back so it can stand on its own. He is under the impression that it is a one-of-a-kind prototype that never saw the light of the marketplace.
(https://s1.postimg.org/2j6tgd46qz/DSCN1437.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/2j6tgd46qz/)
If anybody could tell me anything more about it, I'd appreciate it.
All in all, a pleasant way to spend an autumn day.
(https://s1.postimg.org/3q2w34piyj/DSCN1440.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3q2w34piyj/)
What's the Bent thing? Is it one taken from a proof sheet? (The extra writing)
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Following behind National Spittoon...
Nice turnout today.
Always a pleasure to meet and talk to the artists. Yes, George Wright is alive and well and charting a course through the galaxy once again.
(https://s1.postimg.org/8et3gurre3/DSCN1439.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8et3gurre3/)
Also nice to meet up again with forum members I have met before, as well as see some new faces: Brian Mc, Kook, and National Spittoon. (By the way, that was a cool - that is, kind and generous - thing you did today, turning the boy on to some real Wackys!)
Got this from Kook today. (A week ago, I would have never dreamed that I'd actually own it.)
(https://s1.postimg.org/81c6ibwosb/DSCN1438.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/81c6ibwosb/)
Also got this from Jason Brower. It is printed on metal (hence the unavoidable reflection in the photo) and measures 14 x 11 inches and has a smaller, hinged plate mounted to the back so it can stand on its own. He is under the impression that it is a one-of-a-kind prototype that never saw the light of the marketplace.
(https://s1.postimg.org/2j6tgd46qz/DSCN1437.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/2j6tgd46qz/)
If anybody could tell me anything more about it, I'd appreciate it.
All in all, a pleasant way to spend an autumn day.
(https://s1.postimg.org/3q2w34piyj/DSCN1440.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3q2w34piyj/)
Where is the Bent card from again? Is it a lost wacky?
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Interesting, isn't it? And good eye. Patrick (Fanatical and Sickly) could probably shed more light on the history of it better than I. This is the way it was going to be originally issued, however Topps made some changes at the last minute. The writing is one. Another unusual thing about this title is that the bottom of the cigarette box extends past where it should normally end: It has been filled in so there is no black space between the pack and the bent cigarette laying at the base.
As to where this actual card originated from, I haven't a clue. I've never actually seen one in person until today.
Supposedly, Paul Maul, it is a lost Wacky, though I've never seen it before in any set or on any checklist. I just checked over on the recent "Lost Wackys" thread and do not see it listed on any of the lists.
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It was good to meet you BB, Cheryl, Shoe, and Badzooka (any others I missed?)!
I had a good day and finished out a few items on my list :great:
See y'all tomorrow!
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Glad everyone is enjoying themselves! I am jealous.
I'd appreciate it if someone could pick up the show promos for me. I'll happily pay or trade for them.
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Glad everyone is enjoying themselves! I am jealous.
I'd appreciate it if someone could pick up the show promos for me. I'll happily pay or trade for them.
Pat / RawGoo,
PM sent.
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I will add my contribution to this. I had a trade with Matt. He needed some upper series stickers [I assume he was short on] and he also picked up a Grime Heavy and Bum Chex from me. In trade, I gave him these stickers and some $$ for an original series 2 display box. Box is in low grade, but that's OK with me (for now). At least there's now a purple box on my stack of OS boxes; doubt I'll ever upgrade it, but, oh, well. Here are a few pics I took of Matt's table showing some of his offerings (some may be Greg's, too). He was actually a bit light on inventory yesterday, if you can imagine that...
(https://s1.postimg.cc/66hqyzsw0r/IMG_0269.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/66hqyzsw0r/) (https://s1.postimg.cc/28pdibiat7/IMG_0270.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/28pdibiat7/) (https://s1.postimg.cc/3f8oqx6zor/IMG_0271.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3f8oqx6zor/) (https://s1.postimg.cc/7nnw0qxnwr/IMG_0272.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7nnw0qxnwr/) (https://s1.postimg.cc/2c8zg1aqdn/IMG_0273.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/2c8zg1aqdn/)
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Yeah, tried loading some images, myself, this morning. No luck.
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Yeah, tried loading some images, myself, this morning. No luck.
Nice seeing you as well Rob, As far as what I picked up yesterday:
plastic cases for cards, a photo of my favorite flick "Jaws", a sealed FB 1 box, an old school 5 box-minus the sketch card, etc. Obviously some cool items, But realistically when you attend a non-sport show and you are a Wacky collector, your focus is obviously on the original series and unfortunately yesterday's show, I didn't have the usual amount of fun spending money that I'm used to bringing, But I'm sure that I'll remedy that when it comes to next yrs spring show.
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Got 8 more diecuts for my set today... and another patches box with Ajerx. One I needed.
Other than that, not much happened for day 2. But, I got to touch a series 1 uncut sheet. What amazement!
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Got 8 more diecuts for my set today... and another patches box with Ajerx. One I needed.
Other than that, not much happened for day 2. But, I got to touch a series 1 uncut sheet. What amazement!
I assume you checked out the 1972 die cut test proof sheet as well? The intertwined destiny of both sheets is discussed in this article, which knowing you, you have probably already read. Greg and I were recalling writing it while we looked at those sheets yesterday.
http://www.wackypacks.com/sheets/1st_evolution.html
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I assume you checked out the 1972 die cut test proof sheet as well?
these are the unnumbered, grey backed cards, right? I put out that 1972 test set theory on the old forum years ago, but it didn't seem like anyone but Rusty thought much about it.
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I assume you checked out the 1972 die cut test proof sheet as well? The intertwined destiny of both sheets is discussed in this article, which knowing you, you have probably already read. Greg and I were recalling writing it while we looked at those sheets yesterday.
http://www.wackypacks.com/sheets/1st_evolution.html
Never got to see that. Greg walked to my stand with the 1st sheet, but not the other one. Dang.
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these are the unnumbered, grey backed cards, right? I put out that 1972 test set theory on the old forum years ago, but it didn't seem like anyone but Rusty thought much about it.
Yeah, I was trying to remember what we know about this yesterday. The sheet Hipton has is a proof sheet (including color guide) and the backs are gray with no numbers. The layout of it is identical to the Ernie strips. Could you refresh my memory on what is fact versus speculation with these?
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Yeah, I was trying to remember what we know about this yesterday. The sheet Hipton has is a proof sheet (including color guide) and the backs are gray with no numbers. The layout of it is identical to the Ernie strips. Could you refresh my memory on what is fact versus speculation with these?
facts about the strips is that they are cut like the 1979 test set....I have never seen how any of the theories align with that fact. Because I have the strips, my interest in getting a series 1 uncut sheet has been passive. I assume matt bought it and we will see if flipped on eba soon if not sold for profit privately. Hipton offered me first dibs on her sheet Friday night but I didn't close on it.
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Yeah, I was trying to remember what we know about this yesterday. The sheet Hipton has is a proof sheet (including color guide) and the backs are gray with no numbers. The layout of it is identical to the Ernie strips. Could you refresh my memory on what is fact versus speculation with these?
well, really, it's all speculation, as nothing has come from Topps to definitively show what happened when.
Even the uncut grey back sheet auction stated it was both a 1967 and 1973 printed sheet, while it also seems like neither of these years could be correct.
My take is that there was intended to be an unnumbered die cut set, and that the so-called 'cloth' checklists were to be included in the packs as the way for kids to keep track of their cards. The idea was eventually nixed, and Topps went with stickers instead.
That grey back sheet and a couple of dozen unnumbered proof cards were all sold through the Vault.
But there were a handful of unnumbered die cut cards that someone offered to sell to Greg that showed up prior to any of that stuff showing up on eBay. Greg posted images of them on the old forum, and most everyone at the time chimed in that they had to be fakes.
How and when those few cards got out in the wild, who knows.
It would be cool if there was more stuff in the 'vault' that saw the light of day, and answer some questions, and probably create new ones as well.
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I didn't have the usual amount of fun spending money that I'm used to bringing, But I'm sure that I'll remedy that when it comes to next yrs spring show.
Yeah, I hear you, Pupsi. Same thing here. Eyes larger than my wallet!
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Yeah, I hear you, Pupsi. Same thing here. Eyes larger than my wallet!
I couldn't find anything at the show to spend money on. Oh, I did buy one nice re-issue from Spittoon :)
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Interesting, isn't it? And good eye. Patrick (Fanatical and Sickly) could probably shed more light on the history of it better than I. This is the way it was going to be originally issued, however Topps made some changes at the last minute. The writing is one. Another unusual thing about this title is that the bottom of the cigarette box extends past where it should normally end: It has been filled in so there is no black space between the pack and the bent cigarette laying at the base.
As to where this actual card originated from, I haven't a clue. I've never actually seen one in person until today.
Supposedly, Paul Maul, it is a lost Wacky, though I've never seen it before in any set or on any checklist. I just checked over on the recent "Lost Wackys" thread and do not see it listed on any of the lists.
The only uncensored Bent card I know of was part of a set printed by Dave Kedzierski around 2001. The other titles in the set were Nastee Crush, Rotting Zone, Fanatik, Hawaiian Punks (juicebox), Irving's Soap (white and tanback variations), and Pig Pen (1985, with checklist on back). The diecut outline seems to match.
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The only uncensored Bent card I know of was part of a set printed by Dave Kedzierski around 2001. The other titles in the set were Nastee Crush, Rotting Zone, Fanatik, Hawaiian Punks (juicebox), Irving's Soap (white and tanback variations), and Pig Pen (1985, with checklist on back). The diecut outline seems to match.
Hi John,
Thanks for the info. That sounds exactly right, since those are all the other titles that were in the set I have. I'm not familiar with Dave Kedzierski. Is he on this forum? Was he on Greg's forum? Did he have anything to do with the other Lost Wackys project?
This set was dubbed "The Mystery Set" by the seller when I purchased it since the collector I got it from, a long time wacky enthusiast, didn't know where it came from. He thought it was produced around '98 to 2k.
(https://s1.postimg.org/9qdn0kuvyz/Lost_Mystery_Set_054.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9qdn0kuvyz/)
(https://s1.postimg.org/8nj1gymtyz/Lost_Mystery_Set_055.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8nj1gymtyz/)
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The only uncensored Bent card I know of was part of a set printed by Dave Kedzierski around 2001. The other titles in the set were Nastee Crush, Rotting Zone, Fanatik, Hawaiian Punks (juicebox), Irving's Soap (white and tanback variations), and Pig Pen (1985, with checklist on back). The diecut outline seems to match.
I checked my images & also found the following from many years ago. These were all sold on ebay together (individually, but by the same seller at the same time). Titles included Fanatic, Hawaiian Punks, Irvings (tan & white back), Naztee Crush, Pigpen, Rotting Zone, GPK white back & Clodfather. This group didn't include Bent, but did include GPK & Clodfather. I won't repost images I already included, but I will add images of titles I haven't posted.
So all together, we have a potential "Mystery Set" checklist including:
Fanatik tb
GPK wb
Hawaiian Punks wb
Irvings wb
Irvings tb
Naztee Crush tb
Pigpen 45 count puzzle back
Pigpen 46 count puzzle back
Rotting Zone tb
Bent tb
Clodfather wb
(https://s1.postimg.org/75yv37ha57/clodfather_white_back.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/75yv37ha57/)
(https://s1.postimg.org/3139r3mwdn/Hawaiian_Punks_white_back.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3139r3mwdn/)
(https://s1.postimg.org/1r0cks7x3f/Garbage_Pail_Kids_white_back.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/1r0cks7x3f/)
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Hi John,
Thanks for the info. That sounds exactly right, since those are all the other titles that were in the set I have. I'm not familiar with Dave Kedzierski. Is he on this forum? Was he on Greg's forum? Did he have anything to do with the other Lost Wackys project?
This set was dubbed "The Mystery Set" by the seller when I purchased it since the collector I got it from, a long time wacky enthusiast, didn't know where it came from. He thought it was produced around '98 to 2k.
Dave K. was a collector from PA. He was HapKidOKid on the old Delphi Forum. I haven't heard from or of him since I bought the set directly from him in 2001. I doubt if he had any involvement in the later LW releases. He printed these himself, and there couldn't have been that many sets.
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I don't think Clodfather and GPK are part of the same set, unless he added them later. There were other Lost Wacky ventures leading up to 2005--I have a Gooya (unused from ANS1), and I'm trying to remember where that came from.
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Just noting that I got the pics to upload from the show in this post (http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=5082.msg91404#msg91404).
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I don't think Clodfather and GPK are part of the same set, unless he added them later. There were other Lost Wacky ventures leading up to 2005--I have a Gooya (unused from ANS1), and I'm trying to remember where that came from.
You may be right. I'm not sure. I do have the scans from a group of listings all sold by the same seller at the same time about 5 years ago. Most lost wackys or homemade wackys didn't have any copyrights. The GPK & Clodfather appear very similar to the others in the set, and considering them all being listed together, that was my guess. You have more direct knowledge of the creator & origin of the set. It would be cool to find out one way or another for sure. Maybe someone else has additional info?
I'd be interested in finding out more info about other lost (&/or homemade) wacky projects pre 2005 if you have any scans or info to share.
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Just noting that I got the pics to upload from the show in this post (http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=5082.msg91404#msg91404).
To me, the coolest item on Matt's table is shown below. It's the binder to the right of the one with all the premium stickers. If you look closely you can see that it is an entire binder of 1973 baseball error cards with the 1st series wacky checklist back. The binder contains something like 150-200 of them. Incredible!
(https://s1.postimg.org/6n9caib3wv/Screen_Shot_2017-10-23_at_1.19.10_PM.png)
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To me, the coolest item on Matt's table is shown below. It's the binder to the right of the one with all the premium stickers. If you look closely you can see that it is an entire binder of 1973 baseball error cards with the 1st series wacky checklist back. The binder contains something like 150-200 of them. Incredible!
(https://s1.postimg.org/6n9caib3wv/Screen_Shot_2017-10-23_at_1.19.10_PM.png)
Yep, I inquired and he said that he got them all from one person. Unbelievable.
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I will add my contribution to this. I had a trade with Matt. He needed some upper series stickers [I assume he was short on] and he also picked up a Grime Heavy and Bum Chex from me. In trade, I gave him these stickers and some $$ for an original series 2 display box. Box is in low grade, but that's OK with me (for now). At least there's now a purple box on my stack of OS boxes; doubt I'll ever upgrade it, but, oh, well. Here are a few pics I took of Matt's table showing some of his offerings (some may be Greg's, too). He was actually a bit light on inventory yesterday, if you can imagine that...
(https://s1.postimg.org/66hqyzsw0r/IMG_0269.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/66hqyzsw0r/) (https://s1.postimg.org/28pdibiat7/IMG_0270.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/28pdibiat7/) (https://s1.postimg.org/3f8oqx6zor/IMG_0271.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3f8oqx6zor/) (https://s1.postimg.org/7nnw0qxnwr/IMG_0272.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7nnw0qxnwr/) (https://s1.postimg.org/2c8zg1aqdn/IMG_0273.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/2c8zg1aqdn/)
Thanks for the pics and allowing us midwesterners to live vicariously off you easterners.
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Yep, I inquired and he said that he got them all from one person. Unbelievable.
Lol, one person being kirk! The real question is where did Kirk get the stash...
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Lol, one person being kirk! The real question is where did Kirk get the stash...
Not as familiar with names. Not sure who Kirk is. Kirk Hammett? :-X
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Not as familiar with names. Not sure who Kirk is. Kirk Hammett? :-X
Kirk daniel
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Lol, one person being kirk! The real question is where did Kirk get the stash...
Exactly, they are clearly all from a single source as they are all in nice shape and there are multiples of many. I wonder if it was a cut up sheet or sheets?
The odd part is there are cards from two different series. How does an error like that get repeated more than once?
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Exactly, they are clearly all from a single source as they are all in nice shape and there are multiples of many. I wonder if it was a cut up sheet or sheets?
The odd part is there are cards from two different series. How does an error like that get repeated more than once?
The same printing house made the error and whatever series they were ordered to print just like white back variations with wackys.
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Kirk Hammett?
No, he only collects metal Wackys. :)
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Thanks for the pics and allowing us midwesterners to live vicariously off you easterners.
I wonder how many of the new backpacks and flip flops he sells at these shows? Seems like a lot of work to lug it all around for small sales.
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I wonder how many of the new backpacks and flip flops he sells at these shows? Seems like a lot of work to lug it all around for small sales.
He must be blowing out a lot of this stuff at a loss. The Pajamas that are stuff in the boxes like garbage are 5 for $20. Didn't they cost much more when they first came out?
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He must be blowing out a lot of this stuff at a loss. The Pajamas that are stuff in the boxes like garbage are 5 for $20. Didn't they cost much more when they first came out?
Shirts were 3 for $20. My wife bought three... for herself!! LOL >(
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Shirts were 3 for $20. My wife bought three... for herself!! LOL >(
cool, gotta love when wives are into our hobby!
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I wonder how many of the new backpacks and flip flops he sells at these shows? Seems like a lot of work to lug it all around for small sales.
He's a merchant, pure and simple. Small sales, large sales. They all equate to total sales. Besides, its always good to throw the fans/collectors a few bones now and again. One has a larger customer base and captures and maintains their interest and attention. Although I might become irked by some of Matt Stock's auctions - simply because I can't afford to bid really high - I have gotten some deals from him. With Topps, however, everything always seems to be "Topp" dollar - and no bones thrown at all. Perhaps Topps could take a few lessons from Matt Stock in regard to keeping the fans' interest and spirit alive.
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Shirts were 3 for $20. My wife bought three... for herself!! LOL >(
I might have cleaned out the box!
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Well, Matt didn't lie. I'm now on Greg's homepage.
wackypackages.org (http://wackypackages.org)
(I'm with Mountain Goo shirt, my dad is wearing Fang.)
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Well, Matt didn't lie. I'm now on Greg's homepage.
wackypackages.org (http://wackypackages.org)
(I'm with Mountain Goo shirt, my dad is wearing Fang.)
Hopefully a lot more kids your age get into the original wackys! You guys look great in the picture!