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Wacky Packages Discussion => General Wacky Packages Discussion => Topic started by: Pupsi-Cola on June 25, 2021, 11:49:58 AM
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I know that this is still almost 4 months away yet, but for those that aren't aware, their is going to be something held on the 16th/17th of Oct. that every dedicated Wacky collector didn't get to attend either last spring or fall. A card show will be held at the Philly Expo center on those dates. I got my e-mail from the Toser's and wanted to see who else on here may have gotten 1. I've said this before and I'll say it again, for those of you that haven't been to a show in quite a long time, you miss this one and you'll most likely regret it. C'mon Y'all let's get together for what will hopefully be a nice weather weekend and just have fun buying, selling, and trading the cards we all liked as kids.
C-Ya Their.
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My room is booked!
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got my room booked also
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I will be there if, for no other reason, than to check out the new venue.
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I don't expect to be able to attend :sad:
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I intend to be there, to see the venue, of course, and also to see hobby folks I haven't seen since Spring 2019 (or before). Maybe they will have some "trading space" set aside for us at this joint? I'm hoping it's larger than Allentown's space, so they could afford to provide a trading table or two.
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I intend to be there, to see the venue, of course, and also to see hobby folks I haven't seen since Spring 2019 (or before). Maybe they will have some "trading space" set aside for us at this joint? I'm hoping it's larger than Allentown's space, so they could afford to provide a trading table or two.
that would be great if they had that, I know they are called trading cards but space takes money
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that would be great if they had that, I know they are called trading cards but space takes money
That’s why the venue at the community college was so awesome, tons of grease free trading space.
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I'll be there, one of several guest artists.
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I'll be there, one of several guest artists.
Several? Who else is going? I might have to make plans to go!
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I will also be a guest at the show
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That’s why the venue at the community college was so awesome, tons of grease free trading space.
Are you implying the restaurant at Merchant Square is greasy? Huh? Are ya? :P
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From what I read, can't find it now, Lily Mercado, Ingrid Hardy, David Gross, Smokin' Joe and myself.
Several? Who else is going? I might have to make plans to go!
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I'm planning on attending.
It will take me at least a half an hour less to drive there than to Allentown.
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I will be going to this show. It is 2 hours from my house in NJ while Allentown is 45 minutes. So I am thankful for all the years of short drives to this show and am still grateful it occurs within driving distance from me. Oaks is pretty close to King of Prussia and is not right in Philadelphia. Nice area with lots of space.
Looking forward to the show, the people and new memories. So glad to get to go to a show again.
Andrew
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Phone says that’s a 14 hour drive from Illinois…so I wont be able to go….plane ticket adds too much expense…i wish you all a wonderful time….
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We last posted a month ago about the convention in October, the Chicago area shows is the following week. Without gong too far down the Covid rabbit hole, are people still planning on attending this con? Will you be required to take special health precautions???
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Both shows will require masks.
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Just before Covid hit, I was commission to paint a Mars Attacks Martian having dinner at the 72nd Philly Non-Sports Card Show. Well, close to 2 years later it will finally see the day. This will be a very limited Promo Card given out at the show next month!
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Both shows will require masks.
The Philly Show REQUIRES you to show proof of vaccination to attend.
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Just before Covid hit, I was commission to paint a Mars Attacks Martian having dinner at the 72nd Philly Non-Sports Card Show. Well, close to 2 years later it will finally see the day. This will be a very limited Promo Card given out at the show next month!
Nice card!
I won't be able to go to the show, so if you have any leftovers or an attendee gets one that they don't want, let me know. I would like to get one.
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Just before Covid hit, I was commission to paint a Mars Attacks Martian having dinner at the 72nd Philly Non-Sports Card Show. Well, close to 2 years later it will finally see the day. This will be a very limited Promo Card given out at the show next month!
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1444/3758/articles/Mars_Attacks_promo_philly_non_sports_card_show_art_painting_topps_trading_d79d977d-d13a-4ac4-b0ec-63d64a84e6b6_720x.jpg)
This looks amazing! If you happen to have an leftovers, I would love to get one. I will not be attending the show. I unfortunately live in Vancouver, Canada and international travel is still a bit up in the air right now.
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Will there be a dinner at the show?
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Will there be a dinner at the show?
Yes, it's pictured in Robert's sketch. Footsie Roll and Free-toes.
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Yes, it's pictured in Robert's sketch. Footsie Roll and Free-toes.
Ha, yes! Actually I don't think there will be a dinner this year. This promo card will be randomly inserted in the swag bags.
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I am unable to attend :sad: If anyone has promos that they don't want, I would greatly appreciate getting them. I have lots to trade!!
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...international travel is still a bit up in the air right now.
I see watcha did there.
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Phone says that’s a 14 hour drive from Illinois…so I wont be able to go….plane ticket adds too much expense…i wish you all a wonderful time….
I’m a little closer, being in Indiana (barely) but still too far a drive for a two day trip. This is also our busy season, at my place of business, making it difficult to take a few days off at that time.
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I've made a collage of many(hard to fit them all)of greg's attacks of fellow collectors and artists on his forum and will be handing copies out at the show. There's a chance some people may confront Greg about this too as enough is enough. He is so pathetic that he always has to put others down to try to keep himself on top. For the folks finding these famous Greg attacks please keep them coming, I think I've got a room for a couple more, please continue to send as screen prints showing it is a greg quote to bandaches@yahoo.com or pm here.
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I heard there is a ruckus around the show requiring proof of vaccination. I guess some people feel they have rights in regards to events that are charge by admission events. Not sure I follow the logic but I hope the ruckus they cause doesn't take away from the ruckus at greg's table.
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I heard there is a ruckus around the show requiring proof of vaccination. I guess some people feel they have rights in regards to events that are charge by admission events. Not sure I follow the logic but I hope the ruckus they cause doesn't take away from the ruckus at greg's table.
I don't support the forcing of proof of vaccination, so I will not attend. I don't think there's a need for a ruckus due to it only being a card show and not one's entire life, but who knows.
However, Greg's table does sound to be entertaining.
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The Philly Show REQUIRES you to show proof of vaccination to attend.
But it does not require masks, 'tis optional.
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But it does not require masks, 'tis optional.
The whole vaccination required thing is stupid, what problem are they solving with it? We have established vaccinated folks are very much getting the virus, they just don't get as sick and they are very definitely contagious especially early on as proven in the viral load samples taken from those hundreds that all got sick in provincetown. I know scores of parents who got covid from their kids this summer and recently, all parents were fully vaccinated. None got sick enough to go to hospital but did get sick and definitely had symptoms. So these parents are all eligible to go to the show like they are safe?
If they want to protect the public, negative covid test the day before the show not merely flashing a vaccine card.
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I hope someone who does go takes some photos and posts them here. I really wanted to go this year, but just couldn't make it happen. I'd love to see some photos of the venue, the artists, some of the forum members, and some wackies!!! :-)
Have fun to all that are going!
Todd B.
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I hope someone who does go takes some photos and posts them here. I really wanted to go this year, but just couldn't make it happen. I'd love to see some photos of the venue, the artists, some of the forum members, and some wackies!!! :-)
Have fun to all that are going!
Todd B.
I suspect entertaining and informative videos will be posted too!
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I truly wish I could get there but life doesn't always cooperate :sad: I will be there in spirit!!
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Less than a week away! Hope to see some of you there!
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Let us know how it is…..
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I can't make this show. Looking forward to seeing posts about the festivities.
Andrew
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Hope everybody attending has an enjoyable time :great:
Curious to see how this compares to the Allentown show
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How was the Saturday portion of the show?
Andrew
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How was the Saturday portion of the show?
Andrew
I had an amazing time this weekend, was fun to hang out with Greg G, Matt S, Bill C, Joe L, Marc S, David D, Brian L, Tom P. Had pizza and soda at Greg's apt Sat. night and chatted about our favorite cards. I bought a lot of original 1-16 checklists and a nice size lot of the Mini ones. For those of you who couldn't attend, you were missed and talked about quite often throughout the day yesterday. For the spring show, the dates will be the 21st/22nd of May at the Greater Philly Expo Center. I have a promo pack for the 1st collector that sends me a PM. (No Wacky one inside, and no reply on here). Hope to see you all in "22". Shoe.
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Good write-up shoe. I went to my first show in over 10 years. I like the new place. It was plenty big and there were a ton of vendors there. Many of them had Wacky's. I got a pretty nice haul. One dealer had stacks of Wacky's organized by series all for a buck each, so I was able to fill in a lot of holes. I got a few Luds at a pretty solid price, and got a 16th for $10. I did some trading and sold a bunch of checklists to Shoe. All in all a great show and well worth it. Next time I will have to make time to stick around and hang out at Greg's if he has a gathering again next time.
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Are there no other stories or boasts about the show?
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Ate there no other stories or boasts about the show?
Maybe pics of how big the dealer's room was? I assume it is bigger that the Allentown venue.
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Are there no other stories or boasts about the show?
There was a gun show happening in one (or more?) of the other halls, so the parking lot was PACKED! I had to park a ways from the entrance. The hall was somewhat bigger than Allentown's, I wouldn't say twice the size, but close to that. Definitely more room to roam and not bump into tables or other folks. You could buy food in the hall and the restroom was convenient (in the hall), unlike Allentown.
I didn't find much for myself, but I did pick up a few Wonky Ad variations. Sold a stack of OS stickers to Darryl Swigart and helped Greg find a Wonky Ad var he needed. I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more new OS material after two years...but I'm generally not that good at hunting. Talked with Smokin' Joe and Dave Gross (I asked him about the replica 1985 box being used for OLDS 10 packaging; he thanked me for reminding him about that. He'll mention to Topps again, hopefully they'll go for it). Hung out a lot with Matt Stock and Greg and David Duddy (hadn't seen him in 16 years!). Met our own cmgmd and saw vahsurfer (Richard), as well.
Overall, a good show...just nice to get away from home and do something different for a day! :)
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Had a fun time at the show. Was great to meet so many collectors, as for forum members, met 2 who are big supporters of my work, Quas (Marc) and vahsurfer (Richard).
Wasn't really able to take many pics...here's a video someone posted on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22PnSssymUM
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Had a fun time at the show. Was great to meet so many collectors, as for forum members, met 2 who are big supporters of my work, Quas (Marc) and vahsurfer (Richard).
Wasn't really able to take many pics...here's a video someone posted on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22PnSssymUM
Was there a mask mandate?
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No, just a vaccination mandate.
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Thanks for posting the video!
Still looks fairly intimate, like Allentown but more room to walk around.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22PnSssymUM
Cool video but it almost makes me a little seasick. The guy must have been using a go-pro or something similar hanging from his neck.
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Was there a mask mandate?
can't see the video? Was it removed? Jeff
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Was George Wright present? I haven't talked to him in a long time, just curious how he's been.
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Was George Wright present? I haven't talked to him in a long time, just curious how he's been.
Probably keeping a low profile since he owes a lot of us our Galactic Groceries. LOL!
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Probably keeping a low profile since he owes a lot of us our Galactic Groceries. LOL!
Those may be the next Lost Things card...
or George is.
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Was George Wright present? I haven't talked to him in a long time, just curious how he's been.
No.
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can't see the video? Was it removed? Jeff
No, still there.
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No.
George plays a long wacky game. He will resurface with vigor and great humor at some point. :)
Andrew
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can't see the video? Was it removed?
For me, the video preview window was viewable when it was first posted. I didn't watch it then. I've come back to this thread a few times over the last couple of days to watch it but it is no longer visible for me (on my HP laptop). I only see blank space. We must be in a parallel universe.
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For me, the video preview window was viewable when it was first posted. I didn't watch it then. I've come back to this thread a few times over the last couple of days to watch it but it is no longer visible for me (on my HP laptop). I only see blank space. We must be in a parallel universe.
I am in the same universe.
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I removed the YouTube tags - here's the raw link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22PnSssymUM
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Odd. I still have no issues playing the original
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The video was so long, that I only watched bits and pieces of it. While I appreciate the details of showing each dealer's table, were there any really good shots of the entire room to get a feel for how many dealers were there?