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Title: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 21, 2019, 07:26:50 AM
So Paul Harris and I got to talking about the return of the Holiday Treat this year, which we last did in 2016, and it went something like this.  “I don’t know Paul it’s lotta work and a lotta time not sure I can spearhead it.”  To which Paul replied “Tell ya what I’ll do it and make it twice as big as last time.” To which I replied “You sure? it’s a bit to take on.”  But he insisted and here we are. 

I’m proud to announce the Holiday Parody Treat 2019. With not 3, not 4, no not even 5 or 6 but 8 artists joining in on the fun.  Paul not only doubled our last set but did two better and I’m blown away by what he’s accomplished!  Who’s part of the festivities you may ask, well I’ll tell ya. We have the Wacky Santa himself Neil Camera, ‘Off The Mark’s’ Mark Parisi, that Wacky Monster Chad Scheres, the Netherlands funniest parody artist Vincenzo ‘Chenduz’ D'Ippolito, the finest draftsman ever to hold a mechanical pencil Jon Gregory, Mr. ‘Fearsome Weirdo’ himself Robert Jimenez, the great gag meister Paul Harris and even yours truly contributed art and gags (and we may still get a last minute guest artist and an extra surprise?)  So I know the next burning question, “How can I acquire this rare Holiday delight for myself?” Well that’s easy!  If anyone who’s been a forum member since the beginning of this year wants a set, just pm me by ‪Nov 30‬ with 'Holiday Treat 2019' in the subject line, send me your mailing address and that’s it, a Holiday Treat postcard set will be yours in time for the Holidays.

In the spirit of the holidays, this is all "gratis" to the Forum and its great members and fans, no need to do or send anything, but simply sit back and enjoy!

Paul and I are thrilled to be able to do this once again and can’t thank the artists enough for all their wonderful contributions.  All mailings will (hopefully) go out by the second week of December so everyone should get them in time for the Holidays.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 21, 2019, 08:00:54 AM
Also as requests are already coming in, I’ll be collating all names after Thanksgiving and sending out confirmations then.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Dr.M on November 21, 2019, 11:17:19 AM
Joe! Thank you and the other artists involved with this. Such an amazing thing you guys are doing here for everyone.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Scheres on November 21, 2019, 12:58:36 PM
Looking forward to seeing all of them! Thanks for letting me contribute!!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 21, 2019, 01:20:13 PM
Looking forward to seeing all of them! Thanks for letting me contribute!!

Chad, we wouldn’t do a set without you! 
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Baked Bears on November 21, 2019, 01:53:17 PM
This is fantastic news!  Thank you very much, gentlemen, for making this holiday season extra special!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: paulygsparodies on November 21, 2019, 02:10:56 PM
 ;) This is awesome news, I can't wait!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on November 21, 2019, 02:57:42 PM
This is great and very generous! Thanks to all!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 21, 2019, 03:50:44 PM
This is fantastic news!  Thank you very much, gentlemen, for making this holiday season extra special!

Robert, our pleasure!  We’ll have to get you involved next year with one of your ideas!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 21, 2019, 03:58:07 PM
;) This is awesome news, I can't wait!

Pauly, me too!  As Paul is shipping these this year I won’t be getting a set until everyone does!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 21, 2019, 04:00:05 PM
This is great and very generous! Thanks to all!

Daryl, you’re welcome!  The artists really brought the goods this year and it will fill the Wacky Holiday needs of every fan!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Brian Mc on November 21, 2019, 04:58:03 PM
Yay for this Holiday treat!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: All-Brain on November 21, 2019, 05:09:01 PM
This is really fan-tastic :)
A huge thank you to you and Mr. Harris :)))

Jeff
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: quas on November 21, 2019, 06:22:55 PM
PM merrily sent!  Thank you to all who are making this possible!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Zenergizer on November 21, 2019, 07:23:25 PM
the collection is incredible, you will all be very pleased! 

Joe and I couldn't do this without help from a lot of generous, wonderful artists, and I wish we could
have made this an even bigger set, maybe next year?

Let's get by this holiday first, though, no?   8)

Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mikecho on November 21, 2019, 07:39:03 PM
PM sent; thanks a lot!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mlmtf6 on November 21, 2019, 09:54:54 PM
Amazing...  Happy holidays and thanks so much!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bludevilok on November 21, 2019, 10:30:40 PM
PM sent from me.  You guys are the forum's Wacky Santa!  Now we'll all have something to look forward to after we all peruse our Old School 8 series.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 21, 2019, 11:42:18 PM
Brian, Jeff, Marc, Mike, Debra and Paul, it’s a pleasure and is really a testament to Paul Harris’s boundless energy and enthusiasm for Wackys!  The artwork is wonderful but Paul is really the catalyst that made it all happen!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: DrDeal on November 22, 2019, 03:00:16 AM
Thanks to all the artists involved in this altruistic endeavor. You guys honor our hobby by spreading good cheer at this time of the year.  ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Andrew
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Lavirus on November 22, 2019, 07:04:08 AM
Looking forward to it, hoping that Satan brings me what I want.  >:D
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: zerostreet on November 22, 2019, 07:12:19 AM
Glad to be able to contribute a piece to this project!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 22, 2019, 06:54:26 PM
Andrew and Mitchell, it’s our pleasure and Robert your piece is wonderful and very festive!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: dth1971 on November 22, 2019, 06:57:56 PM
Did you get my PM, Joe G.?
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: cardnut on November 22, 2019, 07:11:03 PM
Thanks to all the artists involved with this awesome Holiday Treat!! PM Sent.  :great: :great: :great: :great:
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 22, 2019, 10:58:51 PM
I did Darryl so you are all set and David you’re welcome!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: De-Mented Tomatoes on November 23, 2019, 04:41:31 AM
So Paul Harris and I got to talking about the return of the Holiday Treat this year, which we last did in 2016, and it went something like this.  “I don’t know Paul it’s lotta work and a lotta time not sure I can spearhead it.”  To which Paul replied “Tell ya what I’ll do it and make it twice as big as last time.” To which I replied “You sure? it’s a bit to take on.”  But he insisted and here we are. 

I’m proud to announce the Holiday Parody Treat 2019. With not 3, not 4, no not even 5 or 6 but 8 artists joining in on the fun.  Paul not only doubled our last set but did two better and I’m blown away by what he’s accomplished!  Who’s part of the festivities you may ask, well I’ll tell ya. We have the Wacky Santa himself Neil Camera, ‘Off The Mark’s’ Mark Parisi, that Wacky Monster Chad Scheres, the Netherlands funniest parody artist Vincenzo ‘Chenduz’ D'Ippolito, the finest draftsman ever to hold a mechanical pencil Jon Gregory, Mr. ‘Fearsome Weirdo’ himself Robert Jimenez, the great gag meister Paul Harris and even yours truly contributed art and gags (and we may still get a last minute guest artist and an extra surprise?)  So I know the next burning question, “How can I acquire this rare Holiday delight for myself?” Well that’s easy!  If anyone who’s been a forum member since the beginning of this year wants a set, just pm me by ‪Nov 30‬ with 'Holiday Treat 2019' in the subject line, send me your mailing address and that’s it, a Holiday Treat postcard set will be yours in time for the Holidays.

In the spirit of the holidays, this is all "gratis" to the Forum and its great members and fans, no need to do or send anything, but simply sit back and enjoy!

Paul and I are thrilled to be able to do this once again and can’t thank the artists enough for all their wonderful contributions.  All mailings will (hopefully) go out by the second week of December so everyone should get them in time for the Holidays.
Sent pm. Thank you for showing real holiday spirit.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Hustler08 on November 23, 2019, 06:49:47 AM
THX JOE - THIS IS GREAT - ONCE AGAIN YOU'VE OUTDONE YOURSELF - PM SENT!! JUST CONFIRM RECEIPT THX

HAPPY THANKSGIVING - YOU MIGHT SEE ME ON THE PARADE ROUTE - WITH A WACKY SIGN**** NEAR THE END OF THE PARADE!!!

Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 23, 2019, 08:59:43 AM
Frank, you’re welcome and Joe all confirmations will go out after Thanksgiving but don’t worry, you’re good!  Also Thanksgiving’s parade which Thanksgiving parade?  The only one I know is the Macy’s one!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Baked Bears on November 23, 2019, 11:22:45 AM
Robert, our pleasure!  We’ll have to get you involved next year with one of your ideas!

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Joe.  It would be both an honor and a real pleasure!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 24, 2019, 08:47:49 AM
Quick Note:  i’ve gotten a few requests directly to my email address.  Please PM through the forum as that’s how I keep track.  I can’t promise you’ll get one unless you PM.  Right after Thanksgiving I’ll go through, collate all names and PM confirmations back to everyone.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: vahsurfer on November 25, 2019, 05:09:23 PM
Thank you sooooo very much my Wacky Friend!

Richard
#StayWacky
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Hustler08 on November 25, 2019, 05:41:14 PM
Frank, you’re welcome and Joe all confirmations will go out after Thanksgiving but don’t worry, you’re good!  Also Thanksgiving’s parade which Thanksgiving parade?  The only one I know is the Macy’s one!

yes that on of course...its going to be windy right now the balloons are on hold -----we will see....WE NEED A WACKY BALLOON !!! I WILL MENTION IT TO THEM!!! :] :] :] :]
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on November 25, 2019, 07:29:54 PM
Richard, you know it and Joe a Wacky Packs balloon in the Macy’s parade would be so killer!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 01, 2019, 10:11:51 AM
All Holiday Treat confirmations have been sent out.  Please check your inbox and if you haven't been confirmed please PM me.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Zenergizer on December 13, 2019, 03:01:01 PM
Hi Everyone!

I think Joe was going to also give everyone an update, but everything is looking great!  I've
got all the mailing envelopes addressed, supplies ready, I've just been waiting for the last
few titles to come in from the printer.  I think they should be here today, the USPS has been
extremely slow in my region, I think the whole world is only doing online shopping!   ;D

I should be able to start collating all 10 titles (yes, 10 !!!!) and get them in the mail to you
all by Tuesday or so, and that should be in time for "Ho-Ho"-ing!

Thanks for all your patience!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Scheres on December 13, 2019, 03:43:44 PM
WAHOO!!!!!!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Brian Mc on December 13, 2019, 08:01:31 PM
10 titles? Wow! Can't wait :great:

Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bludevilok on December 13, 2019, 10:35:34 PM
I'll be waiting by the chimney for the delivery!  I'll even set out some milk and gingerbread cookies for all the artists and elves working on this project.   :D
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Jean Nutty on December 13, 2019, 10:45:22 PM
    (https://i.imgur.com/YAHZVU2.jpg)
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Post by: RawGoo on December 13, 2019, 11:05:27 PM
 :00123101: :00123101: :00123101: :00123101:
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: DrDeal on December 14, 2019, 02:44:49 AM
Thanks a bunch!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: All-Brain on December 14, 2019, 04:32:18 AM
Can't wait Pauly!
 Thank you for all your hard work. And everyone else involved!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: koduck on December 14, 2019, 05:18:04 AM
Hi Everyone!

I think Joe was going to also give everyone an update, but everything is looking great!  I've
got all the mailing envelopes addressed, supplies ready, I've just been waiting for the last
few titles to come in from the printer.  I think they should be here today, the USPS has been
extremely slow in my region, I think the whole world is only doing online shopping!   ;D

I should be able to start collating all 10 titles (yes, 10 !!!!) and get them in the mail to you
all by Tuesday or so, and that should be in time for "Ho-Ho"-ing!

Thanks for all your patience!

Paul, You really know how to bring the holiday cheer! Thank you for all the hard work and never-ending devotion to the hobby. Time to break out the eggnog and raise a toast, sir!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Swiski on December 14, 2019, 05:26:33 AM
It will most likely be my favorite Christmas gift this year!!  :great: :great: :great: :great:
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mikecho on December 14, 2019, 06:56:19 AM
I can hardly wait to see it! Thanks a million! :1rij: :1rij:
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 14, 2019, 08:43:20 AM
Paul, it’s a good thing I didn’t give an update as I was afraid I might have to re-christen the set a New Years Treat!  You are a miracle worker in being able to get these out in time for the Holidays.  I am with the rest of the forum in thanking you and in not being able to wait until it arrives!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 14, 2019, 06:14:49 PM
Great news!  So I just heard from Paul that the latest batch of cards are back from the printer and look amazing.  The sets will be packed up this weekend with shipping starting on Monday.  So any forum members who missed the initial deadline but still want a set, just send me your info by Sunday night and you’ll be good to go!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: sco(o)t on December 15, 2019, 09:56:32 AM
This is such an awesome project. Thanks to everyone involved!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Hustler08 on December 15, 2019, 08:42:50 PM
This is such an awesome project. Thanks to everyone involved!

Truly Awesome Paul - what a GREAT XMAS GIFT!! thx to ALL involved!! :P :P :P :P :] :] :] :] :] :] :] :great: :great: :great: :great: :great: 8)
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on December 16, 2019, 02:32:52 PM
Looking forward to to receiving them. Thanks to all!

Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: paulygsparodies on December 16, 2019, 03:48:17 PM
Just out of curiosity, what was on the list of your last holiday parody pack? I know it had a spoof of the Smurfs and Mark Parisi's lego satire in it.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Zenergizer on December 17, 2019, 08:04:25 AM
I can't confirm exactly what the ordering was, but they were for:

Leg-Ow (Legos) by Mark Parisi
Silky Putty (Silly Putty) by me
Turfs (Smurfs) by Joe Grossberg
and
MRI's (M&M's) by Joe Grossberg.

They were numbered HP01 thru HP04, so in the set that you'll be getting, we start with HP05, so you know.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Dr.M on December 17, 2019, 01:08:00 PM
I can't confirm exactly what the ordering was, but they were for:

Leg-Ow (Legos) by Mark Parisi
Silky Putty (Silly Putty) by me
Turfs (Smurfs) by Joe Grossberg
and
MRI's (M&M's) by Joe Grossberg.

They were numbered HP01 thru HP04, so in the set that you'll be getting, we start with HP05, so you know.

This set sounds so fun! Can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with this year. Is there any way of getting last years cards? Or does anyone have any extras they want to part with? :)
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Zenergizer on December 18, 2019, 08:00:24 AM
They all went out Monday, so let's hope some people start getting theirs soon!   :great:
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mikecho on December 18, 2019, 09:31:42 AM
This set sounds so fun! Can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with this year. Is there any way of getting last years cards? Or does anyone have any extras they want to part with? :)
Yes, if the set I'm getting here starts with the fifth card, I'd like to have the other four as well. Can anyone help me here?
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: 6_Fooey_Ounces on December 18, 2019, 01:00:53 PM
They all went out Monday, so let's hope some people start getting theirs soon!   :great:


(https://i.postimg.cc/S2K66t9R/Buddy.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2K66t9R)
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bigtomi on December 18, 2019, 03:29:59 PM
They all went out Monday, so let's hope some people start getting theirs soon!   :great:
Got mine today. Very nice and very cool! My thanks to everyone involved in assembling this and making it happen, I'm sure it was far from a trivial amount of effort...Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: WACKY MIKE on December 18, 2019, 03:40:34 PM
I got my set today! 8 cards and 2 bonus cards for a total of 10 cards. This is really an outstanding set! Thank you Joe and Paul and everyone that helped make this set Possible.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 18, 2019, 09:59:18 PM
Tom and Mike so glad you guys liked the set! Our little Holiday Treat is growing up and I suspect will now become a yearly Holiday tradition!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mikecho on December 19, 2019, 08:36:05 AM
I just got my set today and it's absolutely great!

Now if I can just get the first four that I missed out on, I'm all set!

Joe and Paul, thank you both and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: dth1971 on December 19, 2019, 01:22:56 PM
Received mine today, thanks, Joe!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Croca-Cola on December 19, 2019, 01:29:42 PM
Thank you Joe, Paul and everyone who contributed to this Fantastic holiday set!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 19, 2019, 02:03:38 PM
Mike, Darryl and David so glad you guys received and enjoyed this years Holiday Treat!  It was certainly a group effort and the work submitted by some of our great Wackys artists certainly surpassed anything we could have imagined!  I have to give the biggest kudos to our own Paul Harris who really outdid himself in putting together the final set!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: sco(o)t on December 19, 2019, 02:47:32 PM
 :bravo_2:   Well done everyone! I am really enjoying the set and the postcard format.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: De-Mented Tomatoes on December 19, 2019, 03:06:23 PM
I just got my set today and it's absolutely great!

Now if I can just get the first four that I missed out on, I'm all set!

Joe and Paul, thank you both and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Thank you. The set is excellent.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Mr._Stubble on December 19, 2019, 03:20:46 PM
Great news!  So I just heard from Paul that the latest batch of cards are back from the printer and look amazing.  The sets will be packed up this weekend with shipping starting on Monday.  So any forum members who missed the initial deadline but still want a set, just send me your info by Sunday night and you’ll be good to go!

Received mine too and they're awesome!

Many thanks to all involved!

 :great:
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 19, 2019, 07:31:18 PM
Scot, Frank and Mel, so glad the sets are arriving so quickly and thanks so much for the kind words!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: 70s_Kid on December 20, 2019, 02:28:46 AM
Mike, Darryl and David so glad you guys received and enjoyed this years Holiday Treat!  It was certainly a group effort and the work submitted by some of our great Wackys artists certainly surpassed anything we could have imagined!  I have to give the biggest kudos to our own Paul Harris who really outdid himself in putting together the final set!

I got my set yesterday!  They look great and will be housed in the same binder as my Halloween Wacky postcards!  Jeff
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: WackyFrank on December 20, 2019, 05:55:42 AM
Hey Guys, I got mine yesterday. They are awesome! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thanks, Frank
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on December 20, 2019, 09:07:38 AM
Hey Guys, I got mine yesterday. They are awesome! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thanks, Frank








Hopefully mine will arrive in the Shoe mailbox tomorrow.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Swiski on December 20, 2019, 09:25:38 AM
I got mine yesterday! What a fantastic gift...I was truly blown away with the set!! Thx!!!!!!! :] :] :]
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 20, 2019, 10:22:30 AM
Jeff, Frank and Steve, our pleasure and so glad you’re enjoying the set! Mark, well I’m in the same boat you are as I have yet to receive a set.  We wanted to make sure the forum members got theirs by the Holidays so forum sets went out before those to the artists!  I’m hoping I’ll get mine next week.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Zenergizer on December 20, 2019, 11:38:40 AM
I'm guessing that most everyone on the East Coast has gotten theirs by now,
and those further west will get them soon, if not today?

And I can't thank all the great artists involved who participated in this, we'll definitely
do something again in the near future!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: DrDeal on December 20, 2019, 12:08:25 PM
I received my holiday bundle of joy today. Such a nice gesture from such gifted artists. Thanks so much for sharing your time and talent with the forum members. You are keeping the Wacky spirit alive.   

Regards,  Andrew
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Baked Bears on December 20, 2019, 12:58:30 PM
Thanks again, gentlemen, for a truly remarkable and awesome set!  What a great gift and surprise!  Happy Holidays to all!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 20, 2019, 02:37:49 PM
Andrew, you know it and Robert, start thinking up Holiday toy ideas so you can get in on the fun next year!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Jean Nutty on December 20, 2019, 04:37:22 PM
My holiday treat was delivered to the front office of my apartment complex this morning. I've stopped by the office a couple of times, but it appears the manager took the rest of the day off because it's been closed all afternoon. 

    (https://i.imgur.com/20p8Nqi.gif)
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: DrSushi on December 20, 2019, 04:55:01 PM
Great set! Thanks to all who contributed!!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: RawGoo on December 21, 2019, 12:39:39 AM
Got my set yesterday, and I love it!  Thanks to everyone who worked on it for this wonderful holiday treat!!!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Brian Mc on December 21, 2019, 06:02:39 AM
Mine showed up. Yay! It's a great set (as good as I herd!  ;) ) and just in time for Christmas.

Thank you all so much for this very merry treat.

After a slow start, 2019 ended up very Wacky after all :great:

Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 21, 2019, 10:07:28 AM
Rob, that’s so frustrating, I hoped you’ve got ‘em by now!  Mike and Pat so glad you got ‘em before the Holiday and thanks for the kind words.  Brian, Ha you made me laugh out load with that!  So glad you appreciated all the puns I stuffed into Milk Cud’s!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on December 21, 2019, 02:06:32 PM
I got mine yesterday and love the set! Thanks again to all those involved!

Daryl
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: All-Brain on December 21, 2019, 03:17:25 PM
I received mine today and what an amazing gift! You guys all did a fantastic job on the concepts, the artwork, the presentation......just WOW...….thank you ALL so so much! It really is a blessing to be part of this community.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bandaches on December 21, 2019, 06:57:32 PM
Got mine, awesome set.  My favorite gag is Milk Cuds, favorite character is from fitbite(that character is totally dead on original wacky pack style).
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: ratchet007 on December 21, 2019, 06:58:38 PM
I have yet to receive mine. Glad no one has posted spoilers.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 21, 2019, 08:42:26 PM
Daryl and Jeff, thanks for the kind words and Ernie, I’m kinda partial to Milk Cuds myself!  The fitbite art is by the great Jon Gregory, who does give an amazing classic feel to his characters.  Yes, I agree Brian, no spoilers, everyone should have their sets in a few days but please no posting any images until the New Year.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bigtomi on December 21, 2019, 09:15:53 PM
favorite character is from fitbite(that character is totally dead on original wacky pack style).
I’d say like it came right off a Series 1 sticker for sure.  8)
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mlmtf6 on December 21, 2019, 09:55:10 PM
I just got my set today and they are great.  Thank you and a very merry Christmas to all, especially to Santa's Wacky elves  :a035:
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: lucidjc on December 21, 2019, 11:19:32 PM
(clicks heals and bows) Bravo gentlemen! BIG cards for old eyes, didn't even need my glasses. Thank you seems like not enough, SO SUPER WOW THANKS!!! "Merry Christmas" To all, and all involved.

Jim
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: quas on December 22, 2019, 04:37:12 AM
Got mine - they're great - thanks so much!!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: DrDeal on December 22, 2019, 07:21:50 AM
I just got my set today and it's absolutely great!

Now if I can just get the first four that I missed out on, I'm all set!

Here are pics of the first four Holiday Postcards for those that have never seen them:
(https://i.postimg.cc/9w9hy3Rt/100-7659.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9w9hy3Rt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fVChcfLF/100-7660.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVChcfLF)
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 22, 2019, 08:58:06 AM
Debra, Jim and Marc, Happy Holidays and so glad you like the set!  Jim, I agree, as I get older I appreciate what Neil did in bringing Wackys to the postcard format more and more! 
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: MoldRush on December 22, 2019, 05:18:22 PM
Got my set Thursday, didn’t get a chance to look at them until yesterday, but WOW!  I was anticipating something more like Wacky roughs or sketches, but these are official Wacky caliber!  And postcard sized!  And ten of them!  There’s more I’d like to say about some of the titles but want to steer clear of spoiler territory.

Much thanks to Joe and Adam for the kind and generous gesture.  I hope the project was as rewarding for you to do as it was for us to receive!  Best wishes for your holidays!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bludevilok on December 22, 2019, 10:23:34 PM
Like Moldrush, I too received mine in the mail on Thursday but didn't get a chance to open them and peruse them until yesterday.  They were well worth the wait!  All of the artists involved did a fabulous job with this set!  I'm having a difficult time picking any as my favorite because they're all so funny and professionally drawn, painted, and printed.  However, My Armadillo really tickled me because I see the stupid commercial on TV so often....ha!  Thanks once again to everyone involved in putting this set together and making this a super Wacky Christmas for all of us here on the Forum.  I hope Santa rewards all of your generosity with extra presents under the tree--or the Hanukkah Armadillo if you're Jewish (reference to a Friends episode, for those of you scratching your heads....).
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Dead on December 23, 2019, 06:25:20 AM
I’d also like to say thanks for the set! Very, very kind of you guys.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 23, 2019, 09:54:49 AM
Tom, Paul and Bill, it’s our pleasure and so glad you guys enjoyed the set.  My Armadillo is based on a gag by our own Paul Harris and painted by the great George Wright!  This is the first year George has contributed his talents to the Holiday Treat and Paul and I are so thrilled to have him on board!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: MoldRush on December 23, 2019, 12:05:07 PM
Got my set Thursday, didn’t get a chance to look at them until yesterday, but WOW!  I was anticipating something more like Wacky roughs or sketches, but these are official Wacky caliber!  And postcard sized!  And ten of them!  There’s more I’d like to say about some of the titles but want to steer clear of spoiler territory.

Much thanks to Joe and Adam for the kind and generous gesture.  I hope the project was as rewarding for you to do as it was for us to receive!  Best wishes for your holidays!
Apologies for not mentioning the rest of the creative team involved, no wonder such a high quality mini-set was turned around so quickly!  So a shout out to you guys as well!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: BustedFinger on December 23, 2019, 02:28:38 PM
Got my as well.  Fantastic set!!!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bigtomi on December 23, 2019, 03:37:33 PM
This is the first year George has contributed his talents to the Holiday Treat and Paul and I are so thrilled to have him on board!
Wonder when he's going to contribute to Galactic Groceries?    lol
[kidding, sort of]
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: paulygsparodies on December 23, 2019, 05:54:53 PM
Must be quite the successful set, say, think anyone upload some images of it please?
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Dr.M on December 23, 2019, 07:15:46 PM
Just received my set today! Thanks so much to all of you that contributed to this amazing set. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bigtomi on December 23, 2019, 07:42:05 PM
Must be quite the successful set, say, think anyone upload some images of it please?
Joe G requested that no images be posted until the New Year.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on December 23, 2019, 08:14:54 PM
Tom, Paul and Bill, it’s our pleasure and so glad you guys enjoyed the set.  My Armadillo is based on a gag by our own Paul Harris and painted by the great George Wright!  This is the first year George has contributed his talents to the Holiday Treat and Paul and I are so thrilled to have him on board!









Got mine today Joe, Thank you Brother and to all the artists who contributed. Merry Christmas and Happy 2020 from the 3 Shoes (Mark, Janet, and Troy).
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 23, 2019, 09:37:04 PM
Loren, Mike and Mark, so glad you received your sets before the Holiday and it was truly a pleasure for all involved!  Tom, thanks, yes, as people are still receiving sets please, no spoilers before the New Year.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: vahsurfer on December 24, 2019, 08:04:49 AM
ABSOLUTELY WACKY WONDERFUL!!!!!!!

What a kind and thoughtful gesture from all the Artists who gave of their time and creativity.
I truly appreciate you giving to us and helping keep the Wacky Spirit of the Season alive.

"You'll forgive my step-cousin, whose heart is bigger then his brain......"

Merry Christmas to all and #StayWacky

Richard
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: View-Monster on December 24, 2019, 08:14:38 AM
A big thanks to everyone involved. What a great holiday surprise!

--
VM
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 24, 2019, 12:14:39 PM
Richard and Ryan, so glad you dug them and Happy Wacky Holidays from the Holiday Treat gang!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on December 24, 2019, 12:35:04 PM
Received my set and I've finally had a chance to look through them.
A great set, a wonderful surprise for all.
A big thank you to Joe G., Paul, and the rest of the crew for putting this together!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Scheres on December 24, 2019, 04:39:56 PM
Just got mine, Everything is great and am glad i was asked to be a part of it. Thanks again Paul and Joe! Merry Christmas everyone!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Alexeirex on December 24, 2019, 05:14:09 PM
To Joe G and the rest of the great artists - Thanks for this Holiday postcard set!!!!!
Topps couldn't have mad a better set!!
Alex
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Jean Nutty on December 26, 2019, 11:39:13 AM
I've been enjoying the Holiday Treat set! Thanks again for all of the work that went into it!


Image removed by RawGoo as per artist requests that we not post spoilers until January 1st, 2020.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bigtomi on December 26, 2019, 02:04:17 PM
I guess some of us can't read or don't bother to.   :-\
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 26, 2019, 04:03:35 PM
Patrick and Alex, you’re welcome from Team Holiday Treat!  Rob, glad you were able to get your set and thanks to Tom and Pat for looking out and seeing that we keep 2019 spoiler free!  Chad, you’re always top of our list when putting together a set and there will certainly be a Holiday Treat and perhaps more in 2020 so we’ll keep you posted!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Jean Nutty on December 27, 2019, 08:27:46 AM

I guess some of us can't read or don't bother to.   :-\

I first looked thru the 4 pages of posts in this thread, to see if there was a request for no spoilers, but I didn't see one.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Paul_Maul on December 27, 2019, 01:57:53 PM
I first looked thru the 4 pages of posts in this thread, to see if there was a request for no spoilers, but I didn't see one.

It was in a post on page 3 I think. I can see how you could have missed it.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: RawGoo on December 27, 2019, 02:34:57 PM
I first looked thru the 4 pages of posts in this thread, to see if there was a request for no spoilers, but I didn't see one.

No worries, and I hope you didn't mind my edit.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: cardnut on December 28, 2019, 12:17:20 PM
Received my Holiday Wackyness in the mail yesterday. Thank you sooo much to all the people involved in providing this! They are awesome!!! Thanks.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Joe G. on December 28, 2019, 02:25:40 PM
Rob, it’s my bad as I should have put spoiler free in the subject name.  I’m just glad you got the set and enjoyed it!  David, it’s our pleasure, and glad your set made it all the way to Canada.  That’s probably a good sign that most people in the states have gotten theirs as well.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: paulygsparodies on January 05, 2020, 08:59:48 AM
Well, it's 2020, let's have those spoilers.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Scheres on January 05, 2020, 12:32:12 PM
Here's the one I did.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xqTLd2FF/wretchgreen1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqTLd2FF)
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: bigtomi on January 05, 2020, 03:42:36 PM
Well, it's 2020, let's have those spoilers.
Don't you have a set?
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: paulygsparodies on January 05, 2020, 07:09:43 PM
Don't you have a set?

No, I don't, I can't afford one. In facr, I've never bought anything online before
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Zenergizer on January 05, 2020, 07:10:44 PM
we were giving them out for free, in the true Christmas/Holiday spirit, why didn't you
add your name to Joe G's list?

I'm still more than willing to send you one, if you just PM your mailing info.

Thanks!
Paul
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mikecho on January 15, 2020, 10:16:16 AM
I've got both sets now, thanks to you guys. Thanks a lot and can hardly wait for the next time, whenever that may be!

I've got a question. I know that Leg-Ow Bucket and The Turfs were both Wacky rejects, but were any or all the others the same thing as well?
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: zerostreet on January 15, 2020, 12:13:34 PM
I've got both sets now, thanks to you guys. Thanks a lot and can hardly wait for this year!

I've got a question. I know that Leg-Ow Bucket and The Turfs were both Wacky rejects, but were all the others the same thing as well?

My Pillsburied idea was not submitted to Topps at any time.

Hadn't commented on here yet, but thanks to Paul and Joe, and his son!, for all the work they put into getting this out!
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mikecho on January 15, 2020, 12:44:16 PM
My Pillsburied idea was not submitted to Topps at any time.

Hadn't commented on here yet, but thanks to Paul and Joe, and his son!, for all the work they put into getting this out!
Oh, so some of them are probably originals. That's great!

I've got a good commercial jingle for one of them. All together now, folks (you know the music)...

"For the worst night's sleep in the whole wide world, visit My-y-yArmadillo.com!"
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mikecho on January 23, 2020, 08:51:51 AM
Here's the one I did.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xqTLd2FF/wretchgreen1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqTLd2FF)
What decade was Kenner Stretch Monster released - 1960s, 1970s? That's a toy I never heard of.

The monster on the box looks like it could've been an Ugly Sticker back in the day.
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: Scheres on January 23, 2020, 12:32:28 PM
What decade was Kenner Stretch Monster released - 1960s, 1970s? That's a toy I never heard of.

The monster on the box looks like it could've been an Ugly Sticker back in the day.
   1978 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl4uuZGgqLI
Title: Re: A Holiday Announcement
Post by: mikecho on January 23, 2020, 03:08:38 PM
Now I remember! Thanks!