I thought I'd wait a few days to post this thread and give everyone time to get some stickers in hand.I haven't had as much time as I want with the ANS7 stickers yet, but some really, really great stuff (and admittedly, some wackys I'm not crazy about.) I agree Neil, Maggoty Ann is out of this world, and Burnt Bees is great! Other favs: Ghould Scouts, Just for Wolfmen, Kreepy Kreme, Ditz, Grape Newts, Raven Bran, Log Coffin (wait, hmm, I'm seeing a monster pattern), Clunky, and Kiss Kat. Looking forward to the weekend when I can relax and relish the wacky wave!
What do you think of the new series? In other words, the artwork and the gags? Anyone have favorites yet?
Burnt Bees and Bumpkin Donuts, and Maggoty Ann are three of my favorites! Great artwork and writing all around!
I thought I'd wait a few days to post this thread and give everyone time to get some stickers in hand.
What do you think of the new series? In other words, the artwork and the gags? Anyone have favorites yet?
Burnt Bees and Bumpkin Donuts, and Maggoty Ann are three of my favorites! Great artwork and writing all around!
Yeah, Twitley is a great gag. Interesting to see such a political wacky.
My initial impression is that I like this series alot and find some of the artwork to be stellar.
My faves so far are Ditz, V6, Grape-Newts, Twitley, Raven Bran, Smugglers.... for starters anyway.
I haven't had as much time as I want with the ANS7 stickers yet, but some really, really great stuff (and admittedly, some wackys I'm not crazy about.) I agree Neil, Maggoty Ann is out of this world, and Burnt Bees is great! Other favs: Ghould Scouts, Just for Wolfmen, Kreepy Kreme, Ditz, Grape Newts, Raven Bran, Log Coffin (wait, hmm, I'm seeing a monster pattern), Clunky, and Kiss Kat. Looking forward to the weekend when I can relax and relish the wacky wave!
I thought I'd wait a few days to post this thread and give everyone time to get some stickers in hand.
What do you think of the new series? In other words, the artwork and the gags? Anyone have favorites yet?
Burnt Bees and Bumpkin Donuts, and Maggoty Ann are three of my favorites! Great artwork and writing all around!
Yeah, Twitley is a great gag. Interesting to see such a political wacky.I'm sad to hear you say this. Americans have always had a healthy habit of ridiculing politicians and government. But now we're turning around and ridiculing American citizens who stand up against the powers that rule. It could have been worse but then Topps got wimpy about it and put a politician on it instead of a patriotic guy with a flag shirt or something. It makes no sense to have a politician on there rallying against politicians. And spelling it wrong on his sign. What's that about? I'm not a member of the tea party or the Republican party. But I know that speaking out in defense of liberty is never a bad thing. This "gag" refers to them as complainers and idiots. No other Wacky has ever offended me before but this one seriously does. I'm going to buy the art and cook hot dogs over it.
I'm sad to hear you say this. Americans have always had a healthy habit of ridiculing politicians and government. But now we're turning around and ridiculing American citizens who stand up against the powers that rule. It could have been worse but then Topps got wimpy about it and put a politician on it instead of a patriotic guy with a flag shirt or something. It makes no sense to have a politician on there rallying against politicians. And spelling it wrong on his sign. What's that about? I'm not a member of the tea party or the Republican party. But I know that speaking out in defense of liberty is never a bad thing. This "gag" refers to them as complainers and idiots. No other Wacky has ever offended me before but this one seriously does. I'm going to buy the art and cook hot dogs over it.
Nice rendering though. The teacup is impressive.
No other Wacky has ever offended me before but this one seriously does.And we thought the days of offensive Wackys were over... :-)
And we thought the days of offensive Wackys were over... :-)
I'm sad to hear you say this. Americans have always had a healthy habit of ridiculing politicians and government. But now we're turning around and ridiculing American citizens who stand up against the powers that rule. It could have been worse but then Topps got wimpy about it and put a politician on it instead of a patriotic guy with a flag shirt or something. It makes no sense to have a politician on there rallying against politicians. And spelling it wrong on his sign. What's that about? I'm not a member of the tea party or the Republican party. But I know that speaking out in defense of liberty is never a bad thing. This "gag" refers to them as complainers and idiots. No other Wacky has ever offended me before but this one seriously does. I'm going to buy the art and cook hot dogs over it.
Nice rendering though. The teacup is impressive.
I thought I'd wait a few days to post this thread and give everyone time to get some stickers in hand.I'm very curious to see an artist list -- if any of the artists are game to share information on which wackys they painted and if that's cool with the powers that be. I always go through a new set and try to determine for myself who painted what. Then fun to see how many I got right! Helps me hone my eye for different people styles.
What do you think of the new series? In other words, the artwork and the gags? Anyone have favorites yet?
Burnt Bees and Bumpkin Donuts, and Maggoty Ann are three of my favorites! Great artwork and writing all around!
I'm not sure which one I'm more offended by - Twitley's complicity in spreading the agenda of the Obama admin, or the anguish of the suffocating kitties in Tiny Cats.I still haven’t gotten over this title.
I'm not sure which one I'm more offended by - Twitley's complicity in spreading the agenda of the Obama admin, or the anguish of the suffocating kitties in Tiny Cats.
I'm going to buy the art and cook hot dogs over it.
Nice rendering though. The teacup is impressive.
I'm offended by Commie cleanser because of its complicity in spreading the agenda of Nixon and the Republican machine. They are simply turning around and ridiculing American citizens who stand up against powers that rule. They say they will "cleanse" the country by getting rid of hippies (who were speaking out for liberty, which is never a bad thing) and associates them with Communists. That's offensive and fascist. No other Wacky has ever offended me but this one seriously does, retroactively. And it's so totally not because I'm a Democrat, it's the principle.
If you have the ANS7 Schnozmopolitan foil, compare it to the original album sticker (or Flashback). A joke is missing from the foil version.
Really leaves an obvious open space. Maybe they should have altered the text or replaced it.
I wonder if you would be equally offended if the sticker made fun of liberals.It's accurate if all you want to observe about rallies is the kooks. Go to any liberal rally or any rally of any kind and you'll find the most obvious common trait is kooks. Kooks will show up at anybody's rally. I guess if the gag is referring to the kooks rather than the decent people at the core who really want to stand up for something then it's really not that bad. I don't mind jokes about liberals or conservatives. But I see the tea party movement as an action of the people, not politicians and I have some respect for that.
I like the piece. I think it's a pretty accurate representation.
Funny.I was kidding about cooking the art.
I'm going to stick one of these Wackys onto Joe the Plumber's toolbox.
As for the idea of buying the artwork to destroy - yeouch! Though I'm sure that'll be as effective as someone buying one of your works to destroy it, because they felt it was offensive to their personal sensitivities.
Not sure I really got the joke of the line that they omitted anyway. Definitely doesn't hurt the overall parody.
As it was, the line that was omitted was a watered-down version of the original line that Jay wrote. Check the rough:
http://john-manns-wacky-site.com/roughs/pictures/schnoz.jpg
It's accurate if all you want to observe about rallies is the kooks. Go to any liberal rally or any rally of any kind and you'll find the most obvious common trait is kooks. Kooks will show up at anybody's rally. I guess if the gag is referring to the kooks rather than the decent people at the core who really want to stand up for something then it's really not that bad. I don't mind jokes about liberals or conservatives. But I see the tea party movement as an action of the people, not politicians and I have some respect for that.
If the flattened cat bothers you then Tom & Jerry must be a horror show for you!
Well at least that makes more scents!you nose it!
I was kidding about cooking the art.
Joe the Plumber got Obama to admit spreading wealth but anybody could have caused that slip. The whole marketing of Joe the Plumber was ridiculous. I'd like to see a "Joe the Plumber" Wacky gag.
I'm offended by anyone offended by any WackyI'm just glad Wackys still have half a testicle left that they can still offend somebody. Unfortunately this time it was the politically minded grown-up in me. They SHOULD offend adults sometimes. Kids love that.
This might be the problem with growing old? I know I would rather have the sketch big. As all the Wacky collectors age, we might need an enlarged set!
If there is anything to complain about in this series, its how some of the art was reduced to make room for the stupid numbers. I want my Wacky's printed BIG.
WHERE ARE ALL THE WACKY FANS??? I've heard all about 'border color' and 'sketch cards'... and unfortunately now about which sticker is slightly offensive for whatever reason but not much about the jokes and paintings in this series that anyone likes. I'm afraid if all the talk is about which gags someone finds offensive the decision makers who put out this series will try to sanitize it more than they already have and all we'll be left with are 'Packages'... no more Wacky.
(You'll all be left fighting over Hannah Montana sketch cards... pink borders only... black borders will be considered too 'racial'.)
I'll even start... 'Just For Wolfmen' is a great title (I refuse to call it by its number) and the painting is striking and classic and the most memorable of the series for me. Kudos Dave. Great Wacky! I can't wait to own the original painting... which will be easy because all my competition will be broke chasing sketch cards by the time any of the paintings go up for auction.
If there is anything to complain about in this series, its how some of the art was reduced to make room for the stupid numbers. I want my Wacky's printed BIG.
PS. Some of us Wacky Artists ARE hippies... and we still love Commie Cleanser!!!
I'm offended by Commie cleanser because of its complicity in spreading the agenda of Nixon and the Republican machine. They are simply turning around and ridiculing American citizens who stand up against powers that rule. They say they will "cleanse" the country by getting rid of hippies (who were speaking out for liberty, which is never a bad thing) and associates them with Communists. That's offensive and fascist. No other Wacky has ever offended me but this one seriously does, retroactively. And it's so totally not because I'm a Democrat, it's the principle.
I'm offended by anyone offended by any Wacky
This might be the problem with growing old? I know I would rather have the sketch big. As all the Wacky collectors age, we might need an enlarged set!Or the inserts should be a pair of reading glasses or magnifying glass... hey, what if they could be printed with a thicker layer of varnish that had micro lens technology and (similarly to linticular) would auto magnify the entire surface of the sticker... making it look like the giant Old Schools. Hey Topps, get working on this.
Some questions about the new ANS 7 series:
What is MOB coffee spoofing? I am curious to hear because I concluded that it must be a brand of coffee that is not sold near me in NJ.
and found myself back here in safe 'ol August 29, 2001).ah yes, that was a time to be in, except there weren't any ANS wackys...
Some questions about the new ANS 7 series:
What is MOB coffee spoofing? I am curious to hear because I concluded that it must be a brand of coffee that is not sold near me in NJ.
What is up with the blank card with the ANS 7 Promo back?
Mmmmm, Teri Garr coffee. Yes, 'MJB' is the brand. Beautiful shiny green coffee can.
And I know what is up with the blank cards with the Promo Back... but I cant tell you... but if you send them to me... you might get a surprise. That's all I'm saying. Send them all to me. All you who read this. This means you. Shhhh. Kepp it to ourselves. Secret message me and I'll tell you where to send. That is all.
WHERE ARE ALL THE WACKY FANS??? I've heard all about 'border color' and 'sketch cards'... and unfortunately now about which sticker is slightly offensive for whatever reason but not much about the jokes and paintings in this series that anyone likes. I'm afraid if all the talk is about which gags someone finds offensive the decision makers who put out this series will try to sanitize it more than they already have and all we'll be left with are 'Packages'... no more Wacky.
(You'll all be left fighting over Hannah Montana sketch cards... pink borders only... black borders will be considered too 'racial'.)
I'll even start... 'Just For Wolfmen' is a great title (I refuse to call it by its number) and the painting is striking and classic and the most memorable of the series for me. Kudos Dave. Great Wacky! I can't wait to own the original painting... which will be easy because all my competition will be broke chasing sketch cards by the time any of the paintings go up for auction.
If there is anything to complain about in this series, its how some of the art was reduced to make room for the stupid numbers. I want my Wacky's printed BIG.
PS. Some of us Wacky Artists ARE hippies... and we still love Commie Cleanser!!!
I'm offended by anyone offended by any Wacky
I'm offended by the entire 1991 series! It's my least favorite by far.Ok, I'll grant you that... maybe 'disappointed' is a better way to say it... or 'disappointed to death' would be more accurate (although we're not supposed to gag about death any more). The Wacky's that have a duck on them offend me the most. (Quacker Oats, Ducko Cement, Aquax, Duxie Cups... there are just too many to list.) Because they aren't really talking about 'ducks' now are they? We all know ducks 'float'... which means they don't weigh very much... and what also weighs the same as a duck? You guessed it. Topps has been waging Witch warfare for centuries. (Before Baseball cards, their series of 'Scarlet Letter' cards were all the rage.) They first tried publicly by burning them at the steak... or Post... Post Grape Nuts... Grape Newts... it's so obvious. The duck Wacky's are a subliminal way to turn us against witches once again... don't let this happen!! It's a sad, sad world when we see a duck parody and laugh instead of showing some compassion.
I'm offended by the entire 1991 series! It's my least favorite by far.There were some great ones though: Rat in the Cat, Dr. Sushi, Trucker's, Mentals, VLAD (great parody), ET Seize 'ems (my fave), Zenergizer, Newport, Mummorex, Drunken Donuts.
[Re: Small stickers] Agreed. Still wish they'd make a parallel set of 5x7's of all the stickers so we could really appreciate the art.
Topps has been waging Witch warfare for centuries. (Before Baseball cards, their series of 'Scarlet Letter' cards were all the rage.) They first tried publicly by burning them at the steak... or Post... Post Grape Nuts... Grape Newts... it's so obvious.
WHERE ARE ALL THE WACKY FANS??? I've heard all about 'border color' and 'sketch cards'... and unfortunately now about which sticker is slightly offensive for whatever reason but not much about the jokes and paintings in this series that anyone likes. [...]Don't know if it's too soon, but I'm going to start a new thread for ANS7 reviews. I figure many (most?) people have a base set, so I'll plunge right in. But speak up if a lot of you guys still don't have stickers in hand and I'll hold on posting additional reviews beyond the first few.
MJB Coffee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_53fEKNFwk
Here's an MJB commercial with a very young Terri Garr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX_03A4unp8
What is MOB coffee spoofing? I am curious to hear because I concluded that it must be a brand of coffee that is not sold near me in NJ.
(http://s3.postimage.org/6kyP0.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
And I know what is up with the blank cards with the Promo Back... but I cant tell you... but if you send them to me... you might get a surprise. That's all I'm saying. Send them all to me. All you who read this. This means you. Shhhh. Kepp it to ourselves. Secret message me and I'll tell you where to send. That is all.You're referring to the ad cards with the blank backs. Not the totally blank cards with the security sticker, right? I've got a little stack of em for ya.
You're referring to the ad cards with the blank backs. Not the totally blank cards with the security sticker, right? I've got a little stack of em for ya.I think I want those too... maybe not... but maybe yes... I think now Yes. Lets go with 'Yes'.
The godfather of Wackys has some interesting comments about Twitley Tea on the other forum for those interested. I'm proud of Mr. Lynch for speaking up.
The godfather of Wackys has some interesting comments about Twitley Tea on the other forum for those interested. I'm proud of Mr. Lynch for speaking up.I'd love to read Jay's comments (I've been waiting for him to weigh in)... where do I go to see it? I just came from Greg's forum and all I could find was name calling and anger... is there a 3rd 'Happy Wacky' forum somewhere out there I'm not familiar with?
I'd love to read Jay's comments (I've been waiting for him to weigh in)... where do I go to see it? I just came from Greg's forum and all I could find was name calling and anger... is there a 3rd 'Happy Wacky' forum somewhere out there I'm not familiar with?
I usually don't have enough patience to wade through these long review threads but I will comment on these three titles:
Ghoul Scout: I like the gag(s) but I think there is too much green on this one. I suppose the actual packaging has a lot of green but the Wacky doesn't seem to have enough contrast. This one did not make my ANS7 favorites list.
Play-Doze: Zzzzzz - This one kind of bores me too. I think there is a problem with the rendering of the "Play-Doze" label as it doesn't conform to the curvature of the can. Give my Play-Dumb any day!!
Just for Wolfmen: Now this one did make my favorites list!! I too love the detail on the big wolfman. Anyone know who the artist was on this one? I also love the gag line "Gets rid of ugly (and dangerous) Silver Hair"!!
I'd love to read Jay's comments (I've been waiting for him to weigh in)... where do I go to see it? I just came from Greg's forum and all I could find was name calling and anger... is there a 3rd 'Happy Wacky' forum somewhere out there I'm not familiar with?
Greg does have a "Happy Wacky" forum where he has banned certain people from participation. I believe it is mostly referred to as the BBQ forum, as in Greg's backyard BBQ where you're a guest and should try to behave yourself.Is there any activity there any more? I log on with one of the common ids, that id is not allowed to view posts but it shows who is logged in and I rarely see any more than 1 or two people logged in. Any great finds or pulls being recorded there that are not recorded here?
Try this link:http://wackypackages.org/forum/login.php?rand=2940
And check the end of the Wacky Packages 2010 thread.
And be nice!
Just for Wolfmen if FANTASTIC! Larry Talbot would be proud.
I probably won't see this series for a few months. All I've seen are the ones posted on the forums. But the Twitley Tea one, I would say, seems to be the complete opposite of Wacky Packages humor. While it mocks the common perception of the Tea Party, which the media has associated with racism and other negative attitudes, it mocks more bitingly the concept of "conspiracy theorists", and presents them as twits. Since it is the power structure controlled media which gets to define what is "conspiracy theory" and what is valid criticism of the power structure, The suggestion here is that we should unquestioningly place our implicit trust in politicians, government and mass media.
This isn't the message that Wacky Packages were meant to convey. How did this get through? Is this card is an early indication that Wackys are on the verge of becoming their opposite, in the same way that MAD magazine has over the years become the exact opposite of it's early self.
The early MAD comics and magazine accepted no advertising and conveyed the message that you're a jerk if you unquestiongly fall for media hype. The current MAD with it's advertising pages and collectable cover variations conveys the message that you're a jerk if you DON'T consume the mass media line.
I hope this Twitley sticker isn't an indication that Wacky Packages are on the same path to hypocracy . A chain is as strong as it's weakest link, and this gag, I'm afraid, is finally that link.
Gang Scout probably was a strech if that would have been approved for final. I don't know if the wholesome Girl Scouts would allow themselves to be but in that position
Was this the case?
Cool comps, thanks for sharing
Choke-Wagon
While it mocks the common perception of the Tea Party, which the media has associated with racism and other negative attitudes
I probably won't see this series for a few months. All I've seen are the ones posted on the forums. But the Twitley Tea one, I would say, seems to be the complete opposite of Wacky Packages humor. While it mocks the common perception of the Tea Party, which the media has associated with racism and other negative attitudes, it mocks more bitingly the concept of "conspiracy theorists", and presents them as twits. Since it is the power structure controlled media which gets to define what is "conspiracy theory" and what is valid criticism of the power structure, The suggestion here is that we should unquestioningly place our implicit trust in politicians, government and mass media.
This isn't the message that Wacky Packages were meant to convey. How did this get through? Is this card is an early indication that Wackys are on the verge of becoming their opposite, in the same way that MAD magazine has over the years become the exact opposite of it's early self.
The early MAD comics and magazine accepted no advertising and conveyed the message that you're a jerk if you unquestiongly fall for media hype. The current MAD with it's advertising pages and collectable cover variations conveys the message that you're a jerk if you DON'T consume the mass media line.
I hope this Twitley sticker isn't an indication that Wacky Packages are on the same path to hypocracy . A chain is as strong as it's weakest link, and this gag, I'm afraid, is finally that link.
But the Twitley Tea one, I would say, seems to be the complete opposite of Wacky Packages humor. While it mocks the common perception of the Tea Party, which the media has associated with racism and other negative attitudes, it mocks more bitingly the concept of "conspiracy theorists", and presents them as twits.
Is there any activity there any more? I log on with one of the common ids, that id is not allowed to view posts but it shows who is logged in and I rarely see any more than 1 or two people logged in. Any great finds or pulls being recorded there that are not recorded here?
Is there any activity there any more? I log on with one of the common ids, that id is not allowed to view posts but it shows who is logged in and I rarely see any more than 1 or two people logged in. Any great finds or pulls being recorded there that are not recorded here?
I didn't have anything to do with Twitley, but I read it differently on the conspiracy theory angle. It seems to me that it refers more specifically to the Tea Party brand of conspiracy theorists, the folks who, for instance, are convinced beyond logic that Pres. Obama is secretly a Muslim or that he was not born in the United States.
Wackys in the 60s and 70s made fun of the fringe elements of the hippie and beat movements. Were all beats and hippies worthy of ridicule? Or just the ones who hitchhiked, loafed, and avoided work? Media stereotypes have always played into Wacky gags, haven't they?
I'd be surprised if Topps gave as much thought to these titles as we do. I just can't see them sitting around a table scrutinizing these titles, but maybe I'm wrong.Apparently they do. Jeff Zapata made a post about Twitley over on the BBQ forum disavowing any desire for it's conception and distancing himself from the message in the gag.
Jeff told me to post this here as well:
For what it's worth. Some of us at Topps fought to keep that piece out. I was forced to include it in the series in the last minute. I thought Twitly Tea and the BP gags were not right for children in general. I bought Wacky's as a kid to hide from the real world.
Keep in mind there are many (top heavy) execs at Topps and as an Editor I need to do what I'm told. They believe by adding these gags it'll cause some controversy and may get news coverage. At least I think that was the idea. However, I do agree 100% that Twitley was not appropriate for the set. I state this so no one may think this Editor has any political agenda when making Wacky Packages. Also, that the gag does not represent my personal political beliefs. Hope you guys like the rest of the series. We all (artists, writers and editor) worked really hard on it.
Bestest!
2nd post...
Jeff Zapata
I can't believe kids would even understand the Tetley gag so this was clearly written to stir adults. The fact that Jeff thinks it was to garner media attention is a good point and for that I give Topps some credit for the attempt.
Thanks for passing on this info Dave. There are lots of Wackys that I don't like but have never been offended by any of them and probably because my appreciation for any given card is 90% art and 10% gag.
I'm a fan of illustration art in general and Wackys give me that plus the sentimental value from collecting Wackys as a kid. As far as being appropriate for kids, I remember liking some Wackys that I had no idea what the gag meant so hopefully nobody (including kids) is taking Wacky Packages too seriously because they really shouldn't be.
Here are just a few of the ANS7 cards that I really like so far...
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.... Twitley makes my list for the rendering of not only the teacup, but of the tea and it's transparency.You mean the transparency of the tea or of the political statement? ;)
You mean the transparency of the tea or of the political statement? ;)
Here are some roughs next to the finished pieces. I love what the artists have done! I'm also not sure which artists painted which.
(http://s4.postimage.org/Nd7aJ.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVNd7aJ)
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(http://s4.postimage.org/Ndh9i.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVNdh9i)
(http://s4.postimage.org/NdjEr.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVNdjEr)
Here are some roughs next to the finished pieces. I love what the artists have done! I'm also not sure which artists painted which.
(http://s4.postimage.org/Nd7aJ.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVNd7aJ)
(http://s4.postimage.org/Ndca0.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVNdca0)
(http://s4.postimage.org/Ndh9i.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVNdh9i)
(http://s4.postimage.org/NdjEr.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVNdjEr)
Thanks for sharing those Mark! I wonder why they changed Hunks? "Dashing" seems to go better with the preening tomatoes than the weight lifters. Maybe they didn't want the "au naturale" line.
Here are some roughs next to the finished pieces. I love what the artists have done! I'm also not sure which artists painted which.
(http://s4.postimage.org/Nd7aJ.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVNd7aJ)
There has been more activity than previously, but still not a lot. I don't recall any great finds or pulls posted only there. Maybe we need a beat reporter on that forum for the shut-outs here ;) .Yeah, all I care about is if cool find images are posted or posted for sale and trade offerings. Like I said, when I log in there, I rarely see more than one or two people online at peak times like now so I figured it can't amount to much. Beat reporter idea is a good one.
Yeah, all I care about is if cool find images are posted or posted for sale and trade offerings. Like I said, when I log in there, I rarely see more than one or two people online at peak times like now so I figured it can't amount to much. Beat reporter idea is a good one.
At this very moment we have 28 people on the forum.I show 2 being logged on at greg's place:
Here are some roughs next to the finished pieces. I love what the artists have done! I'm also not sure which artists painted which.thanks for posting these! always great to see how the idea moves from sketch to final painting
Congrats to Jerry for a nice score on his sketch card! It actually went higher than I thought it would. I stand by my $1000 price range for the sketches. It just depends on the sketch. Jerry got $700 and it wasn't an iconic wacky. I hope to see more show up and hope there are other cool ones.
I show 2 being logged on at greg's place:LOL! and that's only because I forgot to log out.
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LOL! and that's only because I forgot to log out.
I check it once in awhile, but it's mostly just Ron talking to himself, in (Rons') "style"
Grape Newts - absolutely fantastic rendering of the witch and newts. Good play on the cereal title. But lizards aren't newts, so that knocks it down a big notch.Has someone compiled a list of titles with biological errors? Maybe Topps needs a zoologist on their review board. I assume many biological errors are not mistakes but simply decisions that a similar creature just looks and visually works better in a particular circumstance. A honey bee at the bottom of the Sue Mee jar would never look as cool as that wasp does.
This is my first post on the forums!! I just recently got the new series base set, so i have a quick review on all 55 cards. ;DDon't forget the subsets. They count, don't they?
The Package; Finally..purple! I love the new purple and silky smooth, white borderd layout...really improved the package. A+
1. Ghoul Scouts; Great spoof, been waiting for this one for awhile...love the thin mint cookies in real life..good spoof. A
2. Play Doze; Sweet. Simple. Too the point. But..not that much of a spoof; but it's cute. A-
3. Just For Wolfmen; I don't really get it..or understand it..I just didn't really enjoy at as much. C+
4. Dorkitos; Okay...I love it..not much writing, but I love the dorky chips! A+
5. Chickless; Clever..I like it..not my favourite..but I like it. B+
6. Hugry-Mantis; Since, I'm not a big TV Dinner fan...i don't like it that much, but it's really funny. C
7. Bumpkin Dimwits; I'm a BIG Dunkin' Donuts fan..so to see a spoof I went balistic! A
8. V6; Sweet and to the point. I like it. B
9. Burnt Bees I use their chapstick..it actually does burn! A-
10. Seagerms; Ginger Algae! I thought it was ginger ale..i guess i wont be drinking much of that soon... B-
11. Cutz; Emo much? lol..the chips do look tasty :P B+
12. Bruise's; The good ol' Reese's spoof of ANS7! Like it a lot..but I loved ANS2's better... B
13. Twitley; Wow..I like how they made a point! A
14. Boredom; Poor cows..lol..I drank and read it..it made me sleepy! C+
15. Death Savers; OMGoodness! no wonder why my family got rid of them...I thought they helped life. A
16. Stupid Pretzel; I'm not twisted..but that pretzel look uhmm uhmm good :) .. A-
17. Kreepy Kreme; The chocolate sprinkled one did look good... B-
18. Mtn Dude; I loved ANS4's a bit better..but this is my second one! Like the old hillbilly! B
19. Ditz; Just like my teachers..should give em to them! A
20. Flabreze; yay fat jokes! lol..i guess. I liked it a lot..funny. B+
21. Smuggler's; Very short..but I love the stereotypical angry woman in the back! B-
22. Air Sick; Lol...great environmental joke. A
23. Pinkies; Yay finally a twinkie spoof! A+
24. Honey Tomb; Just a simple LOL. B+
25. Bite A Man Water; Love it! Vitamin Water..i drink it! lol. A+
26. Bunyuns; I love Funyuns..finally a spoof. I love this series. A
27. 'Fraid; Eww.. a cockroach lmfao. C+
28. Grape-Newts; Aww! Newts lol their cute. B-
29. Molten Salt; Firey salt..Lol really cool. B+
30. Iris Stings; Lol..it does.. C+
31. County Time; Lol...haha..I love how the fat cop is drinking while the jail person is working! A-
32. Mrs. Blabber-Mouth's; Syrup! Lol Me likey. B
33. Raven Bran; Raisin Bran..Yummy..but with Raven's :-P B+
34. Simian Toes Crunch; Lol I love it..a monkey with glasses. A+
35. Hunks; Hunky tomatoes..ughh. C-
36. Ruffled; Chips..that are pissed.. B-
37. Tiny Cats; OMG! that's so mean.. :o C-
38. Baby Battle Pops; aww..babies..lol they're having a war..funny. A-
39. Head & Smolders; That person's on fiyahh! B+
40. Vampire; I'd be scared sh**less if I find a bat in my marshmallows. A
41. Stuffer's; The best Stouffer's spoof ever. I love the cracked teeth. A+
42. Armor Maul; Not my favorite. Said and done. C+
43. Log Coffin; Lol the coffin is made of tree wood :-P B-
44. Old Slice; I use Old Spice..I love this spoof..it is great. A+
45. Jowl-O; Lol..the fat guy eating jello..so stereotypical-ish.. B
46. Clunky; Campbells soup..i guess. lol..i forgot about this one. C+
47. Toupe Ramen; A noodle toupe..classic. B-
48. Crutch; Lol at the crutch in the soda! B+
49. Snoresages; Lol snoresages...also Lol at the puppy eating them..or sleeping on them.. B-
50. Sushi-Q's; I <3 Suzzie Q's! Lol at the dead fish X_X.. A-
51. Raglue; Yay macaroni! C-
52. Rat Guard; I like that it's cheese scented.. C+
53. Sno Saps; Yay a sno cap spoof! Drunken snowman :-P B+
54. Beyond Pollution; FINALLY A NEW CREDIT CARD SPOOF..! A+
55. Kiss Kat; I like how they incoperated Kiss and Kit Kat..I also like Kiss's music. A
My Top 5 Favourites:
1. Dorkitos
2. Stuffer's
3. Old Slice
4. Bite A Man Water
5. Play Doze (person sleeping is funny, lol)
Monsterettes asked if I could post a larger image of 'Maggoty Ann'... color and details sometimes don't quite reproduce to the printed sticker... heres a big scan.
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Just opened my first packs tonight, and one thing I noticed that seem to stand out is the art seems cleaner and less cluttered than pasy ANS series. It's significant enough where I'm wondering if the artists made a concerted effort to do them this way. I need to digest them as little longer but overall I think this series may be my favorite ANS series so far!The art is quite a bit cleaner. I noticed that right away. Wow.
Here are some roughs next to the finished pieces. I love what the artists have done! I'm also not sure which artists painted which.
The art is quite a bit cleaner. I noticed that right away. Wow.
Like Raven Bran, Mt Dude, Head and Smolders and Crispux. The foils are very nice also. Only bought ten packs to start out with. Need some more!
I actually like when the art is cluttered with a lot of stuff to look at, as long as it doesn't take away from the title of the product. But if you guys meant "clean" in regards to the rendering quality of illustration, lettering and perspective, then I am in 100% agreement.
With all of these ANS7 threads it's getting tough to keep up :DYou need a co-administrator!!! HMMM
I'm not even sure how to manage these better.
Don't forget the subsets. They count, don't they?
I may be a little early, but I thought I’d start a thread for ANS7 reviews. A system that’s been used before and seems to work well is going through the set in numerical order and reviewing more than one sticker at a time. So without further ado, my thoughts on the first three wackys. I’d love to hear everyone else’s thoughts on these!
1. Ghoul Scouts
One of my favorites in the new series. I love the look on that little scout’s face – so cutely demonic! The twist to her lips is so subtle, but makes her expression chilling, and that weirdly bristling hair and the arch in her eyebrows round out the kid’s inner ghoul. Nice detail on her merit badges and the logo. The overall gag really works for me and the puns on the names of the different Girl Scout cookies are hilarious. Plus the Buy ‘Em or Else! tag line captures the sense of pressure I know I’ve felt when it comes to little troopers selling their wares, taken to an appropriately over-the-top extreme (see lifeless hand on the cookie boxes.) Fantastic wacky in terms of both art and humor.
In order, This is how I like these 3- JFW, GS, and PD.
2. Play-Doze
I appreciate the simplicity of this wacky -- harkens back to the aesthetic of the original series -- and the sleeping face on the lid is nicely done. But all in all, this one doesn’t work for me. Maybe the character isn’t goofy or moronic enough, even with the drool. I guess in the end, it isn’t quite wacky enough.
3. Just for Wolfmen
Another one of my very favorites. The rendering of the wolfman’s hairy face is superb! Even the little wolfman in the inset is finely detailed and check out what’s on the back of the mirror he is holding. Great gag and lots of clever lines: “Shampoo-in Scare Color For the Killer Look! I love monster wackys and this is one of the best.
Any more Ghoul themes planned for ANS 8? :^)
Choke_Wagon
Jay,
The early MAD comics and magazine accepted no advertising and conveyed the message that you're a jerk if you unquestiongly fall for media hype. The current MAD with it's advertising pages and collectable cover variations conveys the message that you're a jerk if you DON'T consume the mass media line.
Jay,
What do you think about the fact that Topps is now placing advertisement cards in their packs in place of real cards? Did you notice they are doing this? Seems to fit your Mad Magazine profile.
Probably not, but here's my old Ghoul Scout submission for ANS6!Since we are sharing... here is my Ghoul Scout submission for ANS6 too... seems warped minds stink alike?
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3. Just For Wolfmen: Loved this one... terrific art and gag. The smaller picture of the "gray wolfman" adds a nice touch.
3. Just For Wolfmen: Loved this one... terrific art and gag. The smaller picture of the "gray wolfman" adds a nice touch.
I got my binder from Topps today! Love the binder but I'm disappointed that the back side of the bonus card is plain white with no number!!! Are they all like this?
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OK, trying to keep the thread somewhat on track, I'll start with the first three Wackys that were named in the thread.
1. Ghoul Scouts: I love the gag and the characters... I do agree with Loren, though, that there's too much green. I understand the box itself is green and that the Girl Scouts uniforms have green on them, but maybe making the ghoul's face another color would have helped.
2. Play-Doze: I like the artwork on the lid and the gag is pretty good. I like the simplicity of it.
3. Just For Wolfmen: Loved this one... terrific art and gag. The smaller picture of the "gray wolfman" adds a nice touch.
I got my binder from Topps today! Love the binder but I'm disappointed that the back side of the bonus card is plain white with no number!!! Are they all like this?Hey that sounds pretty cool. Is it like the Old School stickers with the non-glossy coating?
I think that's cool, blank white like the good ole days!
Overall I have to say the artwork and gags in ANS7 are excellent. Really enjoying them. :DI was really hoping this one would have been popular. It's my art and Smokin Joe's gag.
But I have to say (and not trying to be a party pooper by any means) none of my favorites are amongst the WOM's. Anyone else?
My two favorite WOMs so far are the two coffee titles, Yubang & MOB.
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It's my art and Smokin Joe's gag.Choppertone is great – I hadn't seen it until now! The biker dude is awesome, from his glasses to his stars and stripes do-rag, and I like his expression (very important to me). It’s perfect for the scene. And your dog gives me a bit of a vintage Mack truck feel. And I like that the dog’s collar spikes match his claws.
I was really hoping this one would have been popular. It's my art and Smokin Joe's gag.Who is saying it isn't? I already commented that it's one of the ones that cracked me up. Very funny visual!
I really like Yubang a lot!
Thanks for your kind comments--YUBANG was one of my submissions! (Here's my quickly doodled version...)
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For some reason every time I see this title, I keep thinking of William Hung!I'm glad I'm not alone.
I was really hoping this one would have been popular. It's my art and Smokin Joe's gag.Is that one of the bonus stickers?
Is that one of the bonus stickers?
I was really hoping this one would have been popular. It's my art and Smokin Joe's gag.
I thought I'd wait a few days to post this thread and give everyone time to get some stickers in hand.My top FIVE (in order) are:
What do you think of the new series? In other words, the artwork and the gags? Anyone have favorites yet?
Burnt Bees and Bumpkin Donuts, and Maggoty Ann are three of my favorites! Great artwork and writing all around!
Who is saying it isn't? I already commented that it's one of the ones that cracked me up. Very funny visual!I know you mentioned it but still seemed to be fading into the crowd. Glad you like it!
That one really cracked me up when I saw it. It is one of my faves! :DOh hey that's cool. Thanks for mentioning it!
Since these three were just mentioned, here are some more roughs next to the finished pieces. The painters really stayed pretty faithful! I hope we get a list of the painters soon.
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Ok - now I really went through the WOM's again to see what I came up with for personal faves (and why) -- in order:Happy to oblige. Since Sweet N' Slow is also on your list, here's the art up close.I was torn between going with the goofy looking woman on Joe's sketch or going more with realism. You don't see much realism on Wacky's anymore and Norm had a great sense of when to use realism and when to get goofy. I figured this gag warranted realism. Zapata's response to this was nothing more than to say he was hoping the lady would have been silly looking. He left me wondering if I had ruined the gag. Not exactly a cheerleader, is he.
- MOB (like everything about it -- art and gag -- reminds me of OS Wackys)
- Yubang (also reminds me of OS Wackys -- great name/gag and art)
- ChopperTone (funny gag! -- love seeing it bigger! -- great artwork on bottle esp. perspective)
- Sweet n' Slow (funny)
- Crispux (bizarre gag)
- Ogre Eaters (really bizarre gag)
- CrimeTapp (like the gag and it's actually quite clear considering how much art there is)
- BlubberKing (seems to kind of glow)
So I guess that's 8 out of 20. Better than I originally thought!
Thanks for posting the blow up of ChopperTone. I can see so much more detail in 'em like this that I see things I missed otherwise. :)
Happy to oblige. Since Sweet N' Slow is also on your list, here's the art up close.I was torn between going with the goofy looking woman on Joe's sketch or going more with realism. You don't see much realism on Wacky's anymore and Norm had a great sense of when to use realism and when to get goofy. I figured this gag warranted realism. Zapata's response to this was nothing more than to say he was hoping the lady would have been silly looking. He left me wondering if I had ruined the gag. Not exactly a cheerleader, is he.
Oh hey that's cool. Thanks for mentioning it!No, I am serious. I didn't laugh out loud at any others except for Chopper and Wiiz. Those are my faves from this series.
Wow Mark, That's another one that I kind of panned and now seeing it like this I really like it a lot. Great job!Thanks. I was under tremendous pressure from Topps to get it done quick so it's not my best.
No, I am serious. I didn't laugh out loud at any others except for Chopper and Wiiz. Those are my faves from this series.Excellent! Laughing out loud at a Wacky is an official thumbs up!
Excellent! Laughing out loud at a Wacky is an official thumbs up!
Man, I really like the rough on Ogre Eaters. The little Ogre Eaters and the expression on the Ogre's face are really reminiscent of OS Wacky type humor. The painted version loses some of the lightness of the rough, especially with the expression on the Ogre's face that looks like he really is being eaten. Kudos on the rough!
Ok - now I really went through the WOM's again to see what I came up with for personal faves (and why) -- in order:(http://s2.postimage.org/NfcL0.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsNfcL0)
- CrimeTapp (like the gag and it's actually quite clear considering how much art there is)
Exactly! Though I was never able to find a picture of her.
Love the bird hat with the $1 tag. If I remember from my childhood, that's an homage to the "sweet ol' gal" on Hee Haw? Correct?
and Ghoul Scouts:Oh wow. That's so much better than the sticker. Great work!
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Exactly! Though I was never able to find a picture of her.That was Minnie Pearl. I just googled her. Google is your friend ;)
You don't see much realism on Wacky's anymore and Norm had a great sense of when to use realism and when to get goofy. I figured this gag warranted realism. Zapata's response to this was nothing more than to say he was hoping the lady would have been silly looking.
and Ghoul Scouts:
and Ghoul Scouts:
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I was telling Fred how much I liked the kids he included in the pencil rough.
Topps wanted it to be simpler.
I made this to see how it might have been had they let him include them in the final.
I think his original idea added alot to the overall balance of the piece.
I was telling Fred how much I liked the kids he included in the pencil rough.
Topps wanted it to be simpler.
I made this to see how it might have been had they let him include them in the final.
I think his original idea added alot to the overall balance of the piece.
I agree as well. Right now this one is probably in my bottom 20%. Adding the kids back in would have moved this one a lot higher on my list for ANS7 (more like top 20%).I agree here, too.
That was Minnie Pearl. I just googled her. Google is your friend ;)So that was her name. Damn. That's all you need to find what you're looking for on Google. Just as well. I wouldn't use her pink dress on a pink background.
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I got my online order with the bonus boxes, binder, and cereal boxes. Can I say how FREAKIN' AWESOME these cereal boxes are?Have you tried putting them under a tall stack of phone books?
After I opened them, I folded them out and I'm trying to flat them out a little more so I can put them in my binder, too!
Kreepy Kreme:I totally agree with the thinking behind the switch from the rough to the finished painting. Much creepier and more mysterious. Fascinating to see the evolution of your idea!
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The original version. I thought it would work much better as a mysterious creature made of doughnuts rather than a goofy monster who just handles them.
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Kreepy Kreme:
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The original version. I thought it would work much better as a mysterious creature made of doughnuts rather than a goofy monster who just handles them.
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and Just for Wolfmen:
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55. Kiss Kat
Here's a closer look at Kiss Kat. I've been wanting to work KISS into a Wacky for a while... this one just clicked. I like that they are a pop culture icon just like Wacky's... and that they would go together just like chocolate and peanut butter (oh wait, that's the other one... never mind).
55. Kiss Kat
Here's a closer look at Kiss Kat. I've been wanting to work KISS into a Wacky for a while... this one just clicked. I like that they are a pop culture icon just like Wacky's... and that they would go together just like chocolate and peanut butter (oh wait, that's the other one... never mind).
HEY Joe.......HI, Lance here from Joliet,Illinois(where john wayne gacy was put to death)when i said back to back card #55 i did not mean to send KissKat into obscurity, all of the artists are very talented people!!Someone seriously needs to get Topps to make future ANS and OLDS sets postcard size,limited edition no doubt cause my eyes are not getting any younger...........................................................................................Hi Lance, (Too bad MORE towns can't claim to have put John Wayne Gacy to death... we should have just kept shipping his corpse around and given everyone an opportunity... lethal injections, electric chair, whatever... ) I agree and would love to see big printed art... the books do a nice job. So does Smugmug...
| # | TITLE | PAINTER | CONCEPT |
| 01 | Ghoul Scouts | David Gross | David Gross |
| 02 | Play-Doze | Fred Wheaton | Fred Wheaton/David Gross |
| 03 | Just for Wolfmen | David Gross | David Gross |
| 04 | Dorkitos | ? | ? |
| 05 | Chickless | Fred Wheaton | Fred Wheaton |
| 06 | Hungry-Mantis | David Gross | David Gross/Fred Wheaton |
| 07 | Bumpkin Dimwits | Brent Engstrom | Neil Camera |
| 08 | V6 | Brent Engstrom | David Gross |
| 09 | Burnt Bees | Smokin' Joe | Smokin' Joe |
| 10 | Seagerm's | David Gross | David Gross |
| 11 | Cutz | David Gross | David Gross |
| 12 | Bruise's | Fred Wheaton | Fred Wheaton |
| 13 | Twitley | Brent Engstrom | ? |
| 14 | Boredom | Smokin' Joe | Smokin' Joe |
| 15 | Death Savers | David Gross | David Gross |
| 16 | Stupid Pretzel | David Gross | David Gross |
| 17 | Kreepy Kreme | David Gross | David Gross |
| 18 | Mtn Dude | David Gross | David Gross |
| 19 | Ditz | David Gross | David Gross |
| 20 | Flabreze | Fred Wheaton | Fred Wheaton |
| 21 | Smuggler's | Brent Engstrom | Mark Parisi |
| 22 | Air Sick | Brent Engstrom | Fred Wheaton |
| 23 | Pinkies | Brent Engstrom | Mark Parisi |
| 24 | Honey-Tomb | David Gross | Fred Wheaton |
| 25 | biteamanwater | Tom Bunk | ? |
Thanks Smokin Joe. I only ask because of the KISS logo lettering I Thought was proprietary to them. They are known to go after people that don't consult usage.I think we're safe because the letters are really the Kit Kat letters with lightening boltish 'SS'... looks enough like the KISS logo to carry the gag, but I could argue that it doesn't use their exact logo. Of course this is the kind of thing lawyers love... as long as they have something to argue about, someone has to pay them money.
Choke_Wagon
I started to put together an ANS7 credits table...
Base Set
# TITLE PAINTER CONCEPT 01 Ghoul Scouts David Gross David Gross 02 Play-Doze Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton/David Gross 03 Just for Wolfmen David Gross David Gross 04 Dorkitos ? ? 05 Chickless Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 06 Hungry-Mantis David Gross David Gross/Fred Wheaton 07 Bumpkin Dimwits Brent Engstrom Neil Camera 08 V6 Brent Engstrom David Gross 09 Burnt Bees Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 10 Seagerm's David Gross David Gross 11 Cutz David Gross David Gross 12 Bruise's Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 13 Twitley Brent Engstrom ? 14 Boredom Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 15 Death Savers David Gross David Gross 16 Stupid Pretzel David Gross David Gross 17 Kreepy Kreme David Gross David Gross 18 Mtn Dude David Gross David Gross 19 Ditz David Gross David Gross 20 Flabreze Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 21 Smuggler's Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 22 Air Sick Brent Engstrom Fred Wheaton 23 Pinkies Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 24 Honey-Tomb David Gross Fred Wheaton 25 biteamanwater Tom Bunk ?
Corrections to and extensions of the list are welcome.
Hi Fred,I really like the dorky faces on the chips, and 'Dippy Chips' is a great line! The foil bag and crimping looks nice - I'd love to see a larger image. What's the odd shape at the top supposed to be?
I think I can help with #4 Dorkitos - Concept by David Stepper, Painting by Neil Camera
WOW!!!!!!! That is a masterpiece! Thanks for the high res look at this gem. I like the gag, and from the wrapper shading to the way the edges are done, and then of course the fantastic cat, it's just awesome.
I really like the dorky faces on the chips, and 'Dippy Chips' is a great line! The foil bag and crimping looks nice - I'd love to see a larger image. What's the odd shape at the top supposed to be?I happened to see the Doritos bag the wacky is based on recently. The old shape is based on a swooshy blob on the packaging itself. Try the humongous link below to see:
I started to put together an ANS7 credits table...
Base Set
# TITLE PAINTER CONCEPT 01 Ghoul Scouts David Gross David Gross 02 Play-Doze Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton/David Gross 03 Just for Wolfmen David Gross David Gross 04 Dorkitos Neil Camera David Stepper 05 Chickless Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 06 Hungry-Mantis David Gross David Gross/Fred Wheaton 07 Bumpkin Dimwits Brent Engstrom Neil Camera 08 V6 Brent Engstrom David Gross 09 Burnt Bees Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 10 Seagerm's David Gross David Gross 11 Cutz David Gross David Gross 12 Bruise's Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 13 Twitley Brent Engstrom ? 14 Boredom Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 15 Death Savers David Gross David Gross 16 Stupid Pretzel David Gross David Gross 17 Kreepy Kreme David Gross David Gross 18 Mtn Dude David Gross David Gross 19 Ditz David Gross David Gross 20 Flabreze Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 21 Smuggler's Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 22 Air Sick Brent Engstrom Fred Wheaton 23 Pinkies Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 24 Honey-Tomb David Gross Fred Wheaton 25 biteamanwater Tom Bunk Mark Parisi
Corrections to and extensions of the list are welcome.
I agree as well. Right now this one is probably in my bottom 20%. Adding the kids back in would have moved this one a lot higher on my list for ANS7 (more like top 20%).
I happened to see the Doritos bag the wacky is based on recently. The old shape is based on a swooshy blob on the packaging itself. Try the humongous link below to see:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.munchiesblog.com/wp-content/gallery/doritos-cool-ranch/doritos-cool-ranch-bag-front.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.munchiesblog.com/chip-reviews/doritos-cool-ranch/&usg=__CEJ6GkAHSM9vqYMfAhXC8nlWOl4=&h=640&w=480&sz=64&hl=en&start=224&zoom=1&tbnid=3T4oxZ0i_y2W9M:&tbnh=161&tbnw=119&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddoritos%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1440%26bih%3D660%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C5850&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=574&vpy=235&dur=12&hovh=259&hovw=194&tx=80&ty=122&ei=FLyDTOuSAoGBlAfU0L3SDw&oei=1LuDTPPeM8T68AaM-px2&esq=17&page=12&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:224&biw=1440&bih=660
I started to put together an ANS7 credits table...I wrote #31 County Time / Painted by ???
Base Set
# TITLE PAINTER CONCEPT 01 Ghoul Scouts David Gross David Gross 02 Play-Doze Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton/David Gross 03 Just for Wolfmen David Gross David Gross 04 Dorkitos ? ? 05 Chickless Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 06 Hungry-Mantis David Gross David Gross/Fred Wheaton 07 Bumpkin Dimwits Brent Engstrom Neil Camera 08 V6 Brent Engstrom David Gross 09 Burnt Bees Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 10 Seagerm's David Gross David Gross 11 Cutz David Gross David Gross 12 Bruise's Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 13 Twitley Brent Engstrom ? 14 Boredom Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 15 Death Savers David Gross David Gross 16 Stupid Pretzel David Gross David Gross 17 Kreepy Kreme David Gross David Gross 18 Mtn Dude David Gross David Gross 19 Ditz David Gross David Gross 20 Flabreze Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 21 Smuggler's Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 22 Air Sick Brent Engstrom Fred Wheaton 23 Pinkies Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 24 Honey-Tomb David Gross Fred Wheaton 25 biteamanwater Tom Bunk ?
Corrections to and extensions of the list are welcome.
I really like the dorky faces on the chips, and 'Dippy Chips' is a great line! The foil bag and crimping looks nice - I'd love to see a larger image. What's the odd shape at the top supposed to be?
I started to put together an ANS7 credits table...
Base Set
# TITLE PAINTER CONCEPT 01 Ghoul Scouts David Gross David Gross 02 Play-Doze Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton/David Gross 03 Just for Wolfmen David Gross David Gross 04 Dorkitos Neil Camera David Stepper 05 Chickless Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 06 Hungry-Mantis David Gross David Gross/Fred Wheaton 07 Bumpkin Dimwits Brent Engstrom Neil Camera 08 V6 Brent Engstrom David Gross 09 Burnt Bees Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 10 Seagerm's David Gross David Gross 11 Cutz David Gross David Gross 12 Bruise's Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 13 Twitley Brent Engstrom ? 14 Boredom Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 15 Death Savers David Gross David Gross 16 Stupid Pretzel David Gross David Gross 17 Kreepy Kreme David Gross David Gross 18 Mtn Dude David Gross David Gross 19 Ditz David Gross David Gross 20 Flabreze Fred Wheaton Fred Wheaton 21 Smuggler's Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 22 Air Sick Brent Engstrom Fred Wheaton 23 Pinkies Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 24 Honey-Tomb David Gross Fred Wheaton 25 biteamanwater Tom Bunk Mark Parisi 26 Bunyuns Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 27 Fraid Tom Bunk Mark Parisi 28 Grape Newts Jason Edmiston Mark Parisi 29 Molten Salt Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 30 Iris Stings Mark Parisi 31 County Time Brent Engstrom Mark Alfrey 32 Mrs. Blabbermouths ? ? 33 Raven Bran Tom Bunk Mark Parisi 34 Simian Toes Crunch Neil Camera Mark Parisi 35 Hunks Tomatoes Tom Bunk Mark Parisi 36 Ruffled Tom Bunk ? 37 Tiny Cats David Gross Gross/Fred Wheaton 38 Battle Pop Brent Engstrom David Gross/Fred Wheaton 39 Head & Smolders Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 40 Vampire Marshmallows Brent Engstrom Mark Parisi 41 Stuffers Pizza Joe Simko ? 42 ArmorMaul David Gross David Gross 43 Log Coffin David Gross Gross/Fred Wheaton 44 Old Slice David Gross Fred Wheaton 45 Jowl-O Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 46 Clunky Soup Jason Edmiston ? 47 Toupe Ramen Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 48 Crutch Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe 49 Snoresages Brent Engstrom ? 50 Sushi Q's Brent Engstrom ? 51 Raglue Brent Engstrom ? 52 Rat Guard Jason Edmiston ? 53 SnoSaps David Gross David Gross 54 BP Mastercrud David Gross David Gross 55 Kiss Kat Smokin' Joe Smokin' Joe
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1 - p - Gross c - Gross
2 - p - Engstrom c - Wheaton
4 - p - Engstrom c - Parisi
5 - p - Engstrom
6 - p - Gross c - Wheaton
7 - p - Bunk
10 - p - Smokin Joe
12 - p - Camera c- Parisi
13 - p - Simko
14 - p - Simko
15 - p - Gross c - Gross
18 - p - Engstrom
19 - p - Smokin Joe
20 - p - Simko
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Corrections to and extensions of the list are welcome.
| # | TITLE | PAINTER | CONCEPT |
| 01 | Ghoul Scouts | David Gross | David Gross |
| 02 | Play-Doze | Fred Wheaton | Fred Wheaton/David Gross |
| 03 | Just for Wolfmen | David Gross | David Gross |
| 04 | Dorkitos | Neil Camera | David Stepper |
| 05 | Chickless | Fred Wheaton | Fred Wheaton |
| 06 | Hungry-Mantis | David Gross | David Gross/Fred Wheaton |
| 07 | Bumpkin Dimwits | Brent Engstrom | Neil Camera |
| 08 | V6 | Brent Engstrom | David Gross |
| 09 | Burnt Bees | Smokin' Joe | Smokin' Joe |
| 10 | Seagerm's | David Gross | David Gross |
| 11 | Cutz | David Gross | David Gross |
| 12 | Bruise's | Fred Wheaton | Fred Wheaton |
| 13 | Twitley | Brent Engstrom | ? |
| 14 | Boredom | Smokin' Joe | Smokin' Joe |
| 15 | Death Savers | David Gross | David Gross |
| 16 | Stupid Pretzel | David Gross | David Gross |
| 17 | Kreepy Kreme | David Gross | David Gross |
| 18 | Mtn Dude | David Gross | David Gross |
| 19 | Ditz | David Gross | David Gross |
| 20 | Flabreze | Fred Wheaton | Fred Wheaton |
| 21 | Smuggler's | Brent Engstrom | Mark Parisi |
| 22 | Air Sick | Brent Engstrom | Fred Wheaton |
| 23 | Pinkies | Brent Engstrom | Mark Parisi |
| 24 | Honey-Tomb | David Gross | Fred Wheaton |
| 25 | biteamanwater | Tom Bunk | Mark Parisi |
| 26 | Bunyuns | Brent Engstrom | Frank M. Young |
| 27 | 'Fraid | Tom Bunk | Mark Parisi |
| 28 | Grape Newts | Jason Edmiston | Mark Parisi |
| 29 | Molten Salt | Smokin' Joe | Smokin' Joe |
| 30 | Iris Stings | ? | Mark Parisi |
| 31 | County Time | Brent Engstrom | Mark Alfrey |
| 32 | Mrs. Blabbermouth's | ? | Mark Parisi |
| 33 | Raven Bran | Tom Bunk | Mark Parisi |
| 34 | Simian Toes Crunch | Neil Camera | Mark Parisi |
| 35 | Hunks Tomatoes | Tom Bunk | Mark Parisi |
| 36 | Ruffled | Tom Bunk | Mark Parisi |
| 37 | Tiny Cats | David Gross | David Gross |
| 38 | Battle Pop | Brent Engstrom | David Gross/Fred Wheaton |
| 39 | Head & Smolders | Brent Engstrom | Mark Parisi |
| 40 | Vampire Marshmallows | Brent Engstrom | Mark Parisi |
| 41 | Stuffer's Pizza | Joe Simko | ? |
| 42 | ArmorMau | David Gross | David Gross |
| 43 | Log Coffin | David Gross | David Gross/Fred Wheaton |
| 44 | Old Slice | David Gross | Fred Wheaton |
| 45 | Jowl-O | Smokin' Joe | Smokin' Joe |
| 46 | Clunky Soup | Jason Edmison | ? |
| 47 | Toupe Ramen | Smokin' Joe | Smokin' Joe |
| 48 | Crutch | Smokin' Joe | Smokin' Joe |
| 49 | Snoresages | Brent Engstrom | Mark Parisi |
| 50 | Sushi Q's | Brent Engstrom | ? |
| 51 | Raglue | Brent Engstrom | ? |
| 52 | Rat Guard | Jason Edmiston | ? |
| 53 | Sno Saps | David Gross | David Gross |
| 54 | Beyond Pollution | David Gross | David Gross |
| 55 | Kiss Kat | Smokin' Joe | Smokin' Joe |
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how about the 3 web cards?
I noticed what may be an homage to Play-Dumb with a Dunce cap in one of them
Base Set
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I made a few corrections and addition. For instance, I was mistakenly given credit for Bunyuns.
edit: I've also updated with more corrections and additions.
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Fred came up with this gag and I asked Jeff to paint it because I liked it so much. The sticker seems a bit faded.
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Here's a gallery of the ANS7 base set - http://tinyurl.com/WP-ANS7-Base-Set-1-55
Here's a gallery of the ANS7 base set - http://tinyurl.com/WP-ANS7-Base-Set-1-55
That is pretty cool that you can enlarge any picture. What resolution do you use to upload?
You must upload a bunch of pix to pay $150 a year.
Here's a gallery of the ANS7 base set - http://tinyurl.com/WP-ANS7-Base-Set-1-55Wait until "World of Wackies" guy finds this.
Wait until "World of Wackies" guy finds this.
Are you going to add the subset and bonus stickers? I don't get all this stupid labeling anyway. Bases and subsets and bonuses. They're ALL Wackys. ANS7 is 80 titles.
Mark Alfrey did the Choppertone painting. I don't think Brent did Mouse Mix or Mrs. Blabberworth. Mouse Mix like the same painter as Iris Stings and Crispux. Blabberworth looks like Smokin Joe.
Dave, who is Jason Edmison? The few he did have very nice detail.
It's actually Edmiston with a T. He's a graphic artist who works in magazines. His has that photo/ caricature style that is used in Entertainment Weekly, Time and stuff like that. I really love the Clunky piece. It's pitch perfect and really beautiful. That was by far his best one for me.The detail on Clunky is fantastic! I love the shading and scuffs on the actual weights on the bar bell.
It's actually Edmiston with a T. He's a graphic artist who works in magazines. His has that photo/ caricature style that is used in Entertainment Weekly, Time and stuff like that. I really love the Clunky piece. It's pitch perfect and really beautiful. That was by far his best one for me.
Instead of separate galleries. all of the ANS7 images are here now - http://tinyurl.com/ANS7-GalleryExcellent work. You're doing a great job and service.
Still need some of the bonuses and plan to add the red rocket cards as well as all of the card backs.
Excellent work. You're doing a great job and service.
Thanks Mark. I would have gone back to where I left off and built the whole table, but I'm grateful that you ran with it! Thanks also to everyone else who chimed in with information.
Here are a few more rough concept sketches alongside the finished paintings. Tom Bunk painted Bite A Man, and 'Fraid. Don't have info on the Iris Stings artist.
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Here are a few more rough concept sketches alongside the finished paintings. Tom Bunk painted Bite A Man, and 'Fraid. Don't have info on the Iris Stings artist.
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Just like the OS "Kick-a-man", shouldn't the "bite a man" have a human trying to get away in the bottle...it would make it more realistic and funny...more closely attached to the gag...I loved those in the OS..."about to be eaten" - do like the shark coming out of the bottle...
IMO
But in this case it works because if you're drinking Bite A Man with the small shark inside it's going to bite your lip.plus it's a nice hint of an homage to the shark in a bottle of Gillo Port, but now with the correct tail
But in this case it works because if you're drinking Bite A Man with the small shark inside it's going to bite your lip.
plus it's a nice hint of an homage to the shark in a bottle of Gillo Port, but now with the correct tail
But I don't know about that Great White tail. Is there a notch in there?I was just referring to the shark in Gillo Port - which has an incorrect bony fish tail
I was just referring to the shark in Gillo Port - which has an incorrect bony fish tailI know. But technically, this tail isn't correct either if there is no notch in it.
But in this case it works because if you're drinking Bite A Man with the small shark inside it's going to bite your lip.
ok...I guess I always like the "fear-factor" of man v. beast in my Wackys..even more so than the gags..Let's bring on OLDS 2 - pls use Spirograph as one...and Tonka trucks..
I like Spirograph. I have it on the list but not for OLDS2. We already have the toy quota filled for this series.
There will be an OLDS2 promo sticker and flyer coming soon. Lots of new stuff in the series.
Glow -in-the-dark sketches??
If you can find a glow-in-the-dark pen that's worth a damn!
That's a cool idea, though. Maybe the glow in the dark drawing could be under the main sketch and only visible when the lights are out.
Here are a few more rough concept sketches alongside the finished paintings. Tom Bunk painted Bite A Man, and 'Fraid. Don't have info on the Iris Stings artist.
I did some experimenting last year with the halloween sketch cards and tried about a dozen different pens and paint, none of which were consistent or lasted very long. Plus, they were all really expensive. But if I can find the right brand, you bet we'll do 'em!
I have indeed uploaded tons of photos and videos but it's only 40 bucks a year for unlimited photos. It's a great service.When I looked at what the pro version goes for it states $150.
The originals are 2076 x 1481
When I looked at what the pro version goes for it states $150.
Do you mind scanning all the backs of the cards so I can plagiarize your pictures to put in Wacky-Base....LOL
What I find the toughest when scanning a whole series like this for Wacky-Base is getting the pictures straight on the scanner. A lot of them I have to correct in PS. It's really a pain and I wish there was a better way.
Keep up the great work!
I agree that having an iris showing on Iris Stings seems to be a sine qua non.I'm often compelled to look up Latin and I didn't know that one, so I did, (the term which refers to an indispensable and essential action, condition, or ingredient - for those as clueless as I) - - - I guess I could have figured out from inference, but just had to check. We need more Latin on Wacky Packages. Is there any Latin in ANS 7? Should Latin be capitalized?
I'm often compelled to look up Latin and I didn't know that one, so I did, (the term which refers to an indispensable and essential action, condition, or ingredient - for those as clueless as I) - - - I guess I could have figured out from inference, but just had to check. We need more Latin on Wacky Packages. Is there any Latin in ANS 7? Should Latin be capitalized?
Wife-Out
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That's a great one Dave. Hadn't seen that one yet.
Wife-OutThat's pretty racy for an ANS release. Great gag overall but, god forbid, it could offend others............
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Have some time to kill so here are the paintings for a few bonus stickers:
Hawaiian Tragic
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Have some time to kill so here are the paintings for a few bonus stickers:thanks for posting these.
Hawaiian Tragic
thanks for posting these.
I see they corrected the "put's" typo on the sticker.
I like the gag. I thought it was pretty cool when I first looked at it. Now that it's blown up she looks like a mummy :D
That's pretty racy for an ANS release. Great gag overall but, god forbid, it could offend others............
I like the gag. I thought it was pretty cool when I first looked at it. Now that it's blown up she looks like a mummy :D
I based her in general on pictures of Donatella Versace. The woman is unreal.yikes!!!!
yikes!!!!Yuk! Your right, she does look like a mummy :D
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Kreepy Kreme:
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The original version. I thought it would work much better as a mysterious creature made of doughnuts rather than a goofy monster who just handles them.
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There will be an OLDS2 promo sticker and flyer coming soon. Lots of new stuff in the series.
Here's my "Baby Battle Pops" painting.
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And here's Dave Gross' original concept drawing.
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Here's my "Baby Battle Pops" painting.I think this one is really awesome. Love the camoflage nipple...LOL. TO me, this is one of the many pieces that make this a great series.
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And here's Dave Gross' original concept drawing.
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there's a 7th series? :o
b oy am I behind
hey can anyone tell me how to get my old electric slave picture in here?
ElectricSlave
Concept by the great Neil Camera!
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Mrs. Blabbermouth is SO FUNNY! Every time I see it I laugh, and my wife loves it. Very high on my ANS7 list. :)Definitly one of my favorites also! I really am enjoying this series a lot!!! Way to go to ALL of the Artists involved! ;)
I like the gag. I thought it was pretty cool when I first looked at it. Now that it's blown up she looks like a mummy :D
I love the blabber mouth art especially when it's blown up like that. I never really noticed her face on the sticker. I may have to finally break down and get some reading glasses instead of holding my cards a foot from my face :]
Getting older sucks!
Deathsavers: I originally submitted this for ANS6 but had Death breathing on the guy. It makes more sense and works better if the guy's breath is so strong it even overpowers Death.Very nice work Dave!
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Deathsavers: I originally submitted this for ANS6 but had Death breathing on the guy. It makes more sense and works better if the guy's breath is so strong it even overpowers Death.The death character is especially nice. I didn't notice it before. Maybe it's the sticker size in relation to the age of my eyeballs.
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Aye, the bat and overall art work on Vampire Marshmallows put it high on my list. Really an eye-catcher.
And the gag and expression on Death was spot on imo! My wife even laughed at that one. Much funnier that the breath overcomes Death. :)
It really is amazing when you blow up a piece how much you really notice the detail. When it's a small sketch you miss some of the gag. Well, at least it is to meI agree w/you on that, I also love that title I cannot really say it's one of my favorites only because there are so many FANTASTIC titles in this series! They (the "Artists") went over the top on this one! (IMO) They hit it out of the park! :great:
Great job as always, Brent! Here are two different roughs, as this one had to go through changes before it was accepted.
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Here's my "Baby Battle Pops" painting.
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And here's Dave Gross' original concept drawing.
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Great job as always, Brent! Here are two different roughs, as this one had to go through changes before it was accepted.This was one of my favorite ones to work on. Thanks for posting the original concept! Both are great in my opinion.
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There was a lot of back-and-forth between Dave and I, and with Dave and Topps, in the development of Baby Battle Pop. I think the germ of the idea was Dave's. As I recall we originally talked about two babies fighting with broken baby bottles. It was Topps' notion to go with a military theme instead, and Dave came up with the camouflage flavor idea. I drew the first rough sketch (below) which was further refined by Dave, Topps, and finally by Brent in the painting.The idea of fighting with broken baby bottles is funny. That's the kind of edgy stuff I've been talking about that Topps is incapable of doing today.
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The idea of fighting with broken baby bottles is funny. That's the kind of edgy stuff I've been talking about that Topps is incapable of doing today.
I love that slogan! "Goes to war on your teeth"
Deathsavers: I originally submitted this for ANS6 but had Death breathing on the guy. It makes more sense and works better if the guy's breath is so strong it even overpowers Death.
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Yeah, that should definitely have been kept on the final version! To me, that's exactly what Wackys do: expose the manufacturer's marketing that tries to sell us something we either don't really need, or is bad for us, etc.
It struck me how "Death Savers" works as a parody of either "Breath Savers" or "Life Savers."
It struck me how "Death Savers" works as a parody of either "Breath Savers" or "Life Savers."
It struck me how "Death Savers" works as a parody of either "Breath Savers" or "Life Savers."
But Life Servers from the original series works the best and hard to top that one with the inmate behind bars
Yes, one of my all time favorites also. The way the "bars" of the mint separators interact with the character (having his hands wrapped around them) causing this amazing flip-flopping perspective thing. Brilliant.
As long as I'm at it, a few other thoughts on ANS7:That was a fantastic analysis I agree on most points, however I did like the "Wack-O-Mercails" other than that we're in almost 100% agreement! :great:
*I didn't include any Wackomercials in my Top 10. Partly that is because I didn't think the quality of the subset was as good as the regular 55 base cards. The one exception that might have made my Top 10 would be Pre-K. The other reason is that I don't like the idea of a 20 card subset that isn't really any different than the base 55. The backs being different is no big thing, IMO. I would have liked it better to have a larger base set or, better still, take the best 55 and make that the base set and leave the rest for a future Lost Wacky series.
*I don't care for the various colored borders. That being said, I'm glad there were really only two of those. The silvers were kind of cool. The golds were really a non-factor given their scarcity.
*I love the cereal boxes! I'd love to see them again some time. Even if some of the cereal parodies from ANS were used, I'd be happy with that.
*I like having original series stickers used for the foils. That being said, I do think this lineup wasn't exactly stellar. Even though titles like Ratz have been used as inserts before (as clings and magnets), I'm fine with them coming back as foils. Even better, I wish Topps would improve the quality of the foils so they would be like the vending machine wackys.
*I was glad there was just one bonus box this time. One's enough in my opinion.
*Even though I have Jay Lynch's auto on a number of things, it seems Topps could have at least improved the odds on those. Can't cost much for them to get Jay to sign one and it would be cool to have one with decent odds.
*Alright, enough out of me for now.
Cutz Potato Chips (& rough):
I had to remove all the blood splatter and not show her injured hand and change the bottom blood gag. I did sneak back in the band-aids...
Too bad. I love the injured hand!
I second that. It's funny, I thought it almost felt like her left arm was actually missing in the final painting. Maybe they were THAT sharp. Must be good to keep going after them!
I hunched her back a bit and lurched her face forward. I told Jeff it was like the horse from Animal House!
Here's my meowsporin painting.
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Here are a few more roughs with originals. Tom Bunk painted Ruffleds and Stealthy Choice, Neil Camera painted Simian Toes Crunch. I'm very impressed.
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Those are impressive. I hadn't noticed the "prime 8 ounces" line before - that's Gr8!
I did sneak back in the band-aids...That a WP artist snuck an idea onto a WP design makes me chuckle!
Honey Tomb:thanks for the images.
Fred did the rough for this one. My only add-on's were the spoon in the skeleton's hand and the hieroglyphics on the box side otherwise it's pretty much dead on from the rough.
It struck me how "Death Savers" works as a parody of either "Breath Savers" or "Life Savers."
Cutz Potato Chips (& rough):
I had to remove all the blood splatter and not show her injured hand and change the bottom blood gag. I did sneak back in the band-aids...
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I love this series. Cutz is a great parody of a rather obscure product. I remember once when I was just out of the service and I went to some of the New England states with my family and I found some Utz Chesapeake Bay Crab flavored chips.
I wasnt sure where to post this so here it goes. Was the bonus card that came with the ANS7 Binder (Pollygripe) originally part of the Old School Series? I ask this because it has the plain white back which I found kind of out of place as well as the copyright on the front. Maybe Dave can answer this?
Poligripe was my gag and painting, and it was always meant for ANS7. For while during the development of the set it was #3 on the checklist of the base set, but it got bumped, as sometimes happens. I'm not sure why the printing was different.
Thanks for clearing that up. I enjoyed it alot since it seemed to fit more in with the older series. Plus pollydent commercials seemed like they were all over the tube in the 70's. Can't remember the last time I saw a recent ad. Regardless it came out great and is my top 5 for the Series.You're probably not watching a lot news or gardening shows. That's where you find the geezer product ads.
I agree. Very cool series. I really like the larger pics that are put up here too with the sketches. Something about the image being larger and backlit on the screen that makes the artwork come alive !Also, the images are much easier to read. I dont know if its my aging eyes or what, but sometimes I have a hard time reading some of the print. It is nice seeing the details on the larger images, right down to the brush strokes.
Also, the images are much easier to read. I dont know if its my aging eyes or what, but sometimes I have a hard time reading some of the print. It is nice seeing the details on the larger images, right down to the brush strokes.
Here's a link to my blog with all my paintings for ANS7 and the pencil sketches and stuff.
http://monkeyboycomic.blogspot.com/2010/08/wacky-packages-all-new-series-7-2010.html
Here's a link to my blog with all my paintings for ANS7 and the pencil sketches and stuff.Very nice! ;)
http://monkeyboycomic.blogspot.com/2010/08/wacky-packages-all-new-series-7-2010.html
It seems like ANS7 has lost some steam. The same 2 sketch cards keep reappearing and the golds don't seem to be moving either because they seem to be the same titles.
What is this a sketch of? I'm just drawing a blank this morning and can't figure it out.That's one of the three titles in the Snatch-a-pack combo from OS 3.
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That's one of the three titles in the Snatch-a-pack combo from OS 3.
WOW. Good eye. It looked so familiar but I just couldn't place it. The stays cold in milk really threw me off. I really wish there were more really cool unique sketches other than the actual wacky sticker. A few more just showed up on ebay and they are exactly like the sticker.
It seems like it's only a couple people pulling the sketches to flip on ebay. One guy even has a hot pack with a random sketch in it.
My wife got this with her receipt when she shopped at Target today. I don't know if I should use it or keep it.
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Has any else seen this?
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My wife got this with her receipt when she shopped at Target today. I don't know if I should use it or keep it.
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Wonder how much that would fetch on eBay? I'm sure certain sellers (who shall remain un-named) would not hesitate to find out.Boy I hope Gurgle hesitates before you condemn him too.
I can't tell; how much is the coupon worth? I'd definitely keep it. Any idea what she bought to trigger that coupon?50¢ just click on the image to see the whole thing
My wife got this with her receipt when she shopped at Target today. I don't know if I should use it or keep it.That is cool, I would keep it!
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I can't tell; how much is the coupon worth? I'd definitely keep it. Any idea what she bought to trigger that coupon?
Yeah, I'm curious too. I want one! ;D
I'll have to ask her what she bought because the forum is demanding it! I'll let you know when I find out myself, but, of course, it could just be random. Maybe you have to just keeping buying things until you get one.OK, so who is going to be the first member to purchase a full gravity feed and ask for each pack to be rung up separately?
ArmorMaul final. A bit of a bad scan. His nose is actually magenta not that dull pink. The car is my Mini Cooper.So now that ANS7 has had it's run does Topps declare it a success? Possibly enough to warrant another series?
And the rough. I did the rough for one of the earlier ANS and I think it was never actually seen by them. The picture has the old version of the product. I had to update at the last minute when I saw they completely redesigned it.
OK, I found out what my wife bought to trigger a Wacky Packages coupon from the register. A scarf. Everyone knows Wacky collectors have cold necks.
My wife got this with her receipt when she shopped at Target today. I don't know if I should use it or keep it.I just got one of these coupons today - although I was actually buying a few packs to go with the gravity feed I was taking that looked like it needed a new home....
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I just got one of these coupons today - although I was actually buying a few packs to go with the gravity feed I was taking that looked like it needed a new home....
I'm wondering if these coupons are being generated for credit cards that were previously used to buy ANS7 wackys from Target? Was that scarf bought with the same CC as wackys in the past?
I'm not sure what to do with the coupon. Use it, keep it, put it on ebay?
I'm wondering if these coupons are being generated for credit cards that were previously used to buy ANS7 wackys from Target? Was that scarf bought with the same CC as wackys in the past?
I wonder why this sketch went so high? $825
http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-ANS-7-Sketch-Card-KENTUCKY-FRIED-FINGERS-/110630269819
I just noticed in the new Non-Sport Update price-guide that they list the sketch cards as follows...........
Brent Engstrom = $310.00
Others = $100.00
I wonder who they talked to get that information. None of the sketch cards could be bought for $100.00 and all of the 4 artists were fairly close in value, with Jeff Zapata's selling a little lower than the others.
I think you can safely say that Mouse Mix, Spread Bull, Yubang, Crispux and Iris Stings are John Zeleznik so those can be added to the list.
That leaves only Mrs. Blabbermouth's as the only title with a mystery painter.
Isn't that one by Jason Edmiston?Yes, Mark A. confirmed it is Jason.
Yes, Mark A. confirmed it is Jason.
Good Card! Nice combo of art and parody. :great:
That one is probably my overall favorite of the series. Love the facial expression and holding up five fingers, which is subtle and easy to miss. Also great artwork on the glass.
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I agree. Great painting. It's not glass, it's plastic, and I think he captured the more subdued reflection.
Ah yes -- I am remembering back to the last time I actually had the real product, and it was glass. Seriously. That long ago...