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Title: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on March 30, 2022, 07:41:39 PM
As of this upcoming Sat. We'll be 8 weeks out from the next non-sport show. It will be held at the Greater Oaks Expo center in Oaks, PA.
Looking forward to hopefully seeing all of you who were at the "21" Oct. Fall show and also those of you who haven't attended a show in over 3-4 yrs or more. I'll be in attendance on Sat. but won't be able to stay over. Let's get a possible head count. C-Ya all in 2 months.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on March 30, 2022, 08:41:55 PM
As of this upcoming Sat. We'll be 8 weeks out from the next non-sport show. It will be held at the Greater Oaks Expo center in Oaks, PA.
Looking forward to hopefully seeing all of you who were at the "21" Oct. Fall show and also those of you who haven't attended a show in over 3-4 yrs or more. I'll be in attendance on Sat. but won't be able to stay over. Let's get a possible head count. C-Ya all in 2 months.

I'll be there, but not setting up at a table this time.  Just an attendee.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: jleonard1967 on March 30, 2022, 09:40:44 PM
I be going.  Marc I love going thru your extras.  I am sorry you won't be setting up
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on March 30, 2022, 09:57:21 PM
I be going.  Marc I love going thru your extras.  I am sorry you won't be setting up

Joe, LMK what to bring and I'll bring it!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Bigmuc13 on April 04, 2022, 10:10:41 AM
Joe, LMK what to bring and I'll bring it!

I will be there again as well.  Joe, thanks for the recent buys.  I will be bringing lots of my extra stuff.  Let me know if you want to meet up after we both rifle through everything at the show.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on April 04, 2022, 10:15:17 AM
I will be there again as well.  Joe, thanks for the recent buys.  I will be bringing lots of my extra stuff.  Let me know if you want to meet up after we both rifle through everything at the show.

Sounds like we can have a good meeting with Joe, Bigmuc13, and myself looking through a bunch of good stuff!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Swiski on April 04, 2022, 10:18:57 AM
Are there any Wacky or other parody promo cards announced?

Still hoping George Wright continues the Galactic Groceries and ships me the last set I never received (March 2019?)
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on April 04, 2022, 10:20:48 AM
Are there any Wacky or other parody promo cards announced?

Still hoping George Wright continues the Galactic Groceries and ships me the last set I never received (March 2019?)

He wasn't at the last show (that was a first!) but hopefully he'll be at this upcoming one.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: jleonard1967 on April 04, 2022, 01:21:58 PM
Brother Shoe states that he might not be at this one either.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on April 05, 2022, 10:57:23 AM
Brother Shoe states that he might not be at this one either.









Yes as much as I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, Our Wacky brother George won't be at the May show and he also informed me that the fall one for him may be up in the air as well. Although his promos will be included in the admission pack for the show in 6 weeks. Looking forward to seeing Marc S, Bill C, Joe L, And the rest of the Wacky Bunch.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: RawGoo on April 05, 2022, 11:03:05 AM
Brother Shoe states that he might not be at this one either.

Can someone pick me up the promo pack?  I'll pay for an entry pass!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Swiski on April 05, 2022, 11:42:28 AM
Can someone pick me up the promo pack?  I'll pay for an entry pass!

How much are entry passes? Maybe I'll buy one to get all the free promos.

Anyone know what promos will be available or is it too early? The Philly website doesn't have info yet.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on April 07, 2022, 08:15:21 PM
How much are entry passes? Maybe I'll buy one to get all the free promos.

Anyone know what promos will be available or is it too early? The Philly website doesn't have info yet.









For anyone coming to the show, if you have puzzles, complete or single pieces, Please bring them as I'll be in a checklist buying mood.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: vahsurfer on April 08, 2022, 06:35:02 PM
Pat,

I would be happy to get you an "entry"

Richard
#StayWacky
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Plastered Peanut on April 09, 2022, 03:40:24 AM
Pat,

I would be happy to get you an "entry"

Richard
#StayWacky

So how much are entries?   For those of us who cannot attend, and would like a gift bag.   :P
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Swiski on April 09, 2022, 05:02:54 AM
Before I ask, what promos are available this year? I would like an entry pass as well if the price isn't too high.

Otherwise, I hope there will be extra parody promos available here in the forum for a decent price.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: BustedFinger on April 12, 2022, 06:06:33 PM
I need a 1st series white-back Mutts if anyone happens to see one at the show.  Or if anyone has one available now, I would be interested.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Plastered Peanut on April 13, 2022, 01:02:26 AM
I need a 1st series white-back Mutts if anyone happens to see one at the show.  Or if anyone has one available now, I would be interested.

Loren good to hear from ya!   Wish I had a Mutts for you.

And may I ask if anyone sees a very nice Slum Maid, I have a very nice Demented I'd like to trade for it.   
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on May 01, 2022, 06:22:27 PM
Loren good to hear from ya!   Wish I had a Mutts for you.

And may I ask if anyone sees a very nice Slum Maid, I have a very nice Demented I'd like to trade for it.









3 weeks out now as of yesterday, any one else think they can make an apperance either Sat the 21st or Sun the 22nd? The more Wacky collectors the better.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: JailOJohn on May 02, 2022, 04:54:30 AM
Some of us here in the Midwest cannot make Philly…will have to settle for Chicago show the week before Philly…..Have we ever figured out why there are so many more Wacky-heads (Wack-a-doodles makes us sound demented) out East than here in the Midwest?
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: DrDeal on May 02, 2022, 08:30:57 AM
Some of us here in the Midwest cannot make Philly…will have to settle for Chicago show the week before Philly…..Have we ever figured out why there are so many more Wacky-heads (Wack-a-doodles makes us sound demented) out East than here in the Midwest?

Because Topps is located in the East.  We easterners get the purest product. We are very close to the source.  That makes us the Wackiest people!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: lucidjc on May 02, 2022, 09:20:38 AM
Because Topps is located in the East.  We easterners get the purest product. We are very close to the source.  That makes us the Wackiest people!


Why does this sound like drug dealing?

Jim   
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on May 02, 2022, 09:39:45 AM

Why does this sound like drug dealing?

Jim   

Because Wackies are addictive, as we all can attest to !   >(
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: JailOJohn on May 02, 2022, 10:18:16 AM
Isnt it true that the case of 16th series that surfaced years later was unearthed in the Midwest? So we are good for something.,,
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: bigtomi on May 02, 2022, 11:25:34 AM
Because Topps is located in the East.  We easterners get the purest product. We are very close to the source.  That makes us the Wackiest people!
I think it's more basic than that, regardless of where Topps is/was. There is a much larger/denser population in the East (esp. NorthEast) than in the midwest and most other sections of the country. It just statistically works that there would be more of us in that area.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: sco(o)t on May 02, 2022, 11:27:44 AM
Because Topps is located in the East.  We easterners get the purest product. We are very close to the source.  That makes us the Wackiest people!

Ahh, that explains why some of my packs purchased in Indiana were cut with the occasional baseball card.  :]
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: JailOJohn on May 02, 2022, 11:50:19 AM
I always consoled myself as a teenager in the 1980s by saying we here in the Midwest would be the last ones attacked in a nuclear war….My friend always pointed out that depending on the wind, the fallout would probably get us….
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: lucidjc on May 02, 2022, 02:28:45 PM
I always consoled myself as a teenager in the 1980s by saying we here in the Midwest would be the last ones attacked in a nuclear war….My friend always pointed out that depending on the wind, the fallout would probably get us….

Its not always about inflicting the most death. Sometimes its about inflicting the maximum amount of terror. Yes bombing the coasts would kill the most, but bombing Middletown USA terrorizes the most.

don't want to be anywhere near it Jim
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: JailOJohn on May 02, 2022, 03:25:33 PM
Hopefully none of us, or our children or children’s children will ever find out… Just trying to find something positive about living in flyover country. We also have abundant corn, pigs and cows, which makes for some excellent grub…
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: vahsurfer on May 03, 2022, 04:43:38 PM
I AM ADDICTED!  See you in 3 weeks Dr.S!

Richard
#StayWacky
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: NationalSpittoon on May 03, 2022, 05:46:33 PM
Looks like I might be going on Saturday. If so, I look forward to seeing you all.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: bandaches on May 04, 2022, 10:22:43 AM
While I am anxious to hand out some flyers I have created, my kids' lives dictate my life(which i thoroughly enjoy) and since I am the head coach of a softball team with practices both days that weekend, doesn't look to be in the cards for me to come. Does anyone attend these shows that tout 150 dealer tables?  https://www.veteriproductions.com/trading-card-expo 

Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on May 04, 2022, 11:12:34 AM
While I am anxious to hand out some flyers I have created, my kids' lives dictate my life(which i thoroughly enjoy) and since I am the head coach of a softball team with practices both days that weekend, doesn't look to be in the cards for me to come. Does anyone attend these shows that tout 150 dealer tables?  https://www.veteriproductions.com/trading-card-expo

I have not, but it looks interesting although probably mostly sports and mostly very modern.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Corndog on May 04, 2022, 12:26:48 PM
Before I ask, what promos are available this year? I would like an entry pass as well if the price isn't too high.

Otherwise, I hope there will be extra parody promos available here in the forum for a decent price.

Thank you!

On their website...it is now showing some of the promos available.
http://phillynon-sportscardshow.com/
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Paul_Maul on May 16, 2022, 08:46:13 AM
It’s apparently going to be 90 degrees on Saturday. Just wondering if anyone recalls whether the Greater Philly Expo Center has adequate air conditioning.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on May 16, 2022, 08:49:08 AM
It’s apparently going to be 90 degrees on Saturday. Just wondering if anyone recalls whether the Greater Philly Expo Center has adequate air conditioning.

From what I recall, the weather was mild for the spring show so the notion of air conditioning did not seem to come into play at all.

Others may recall differently.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: bandaches on May 16, 2022, 04:49:15 PM
It’s apparently going to be 90 degrees on Saturday. Just wondering if anyone recalls whether the Greater Philly Expo Center has adequate air conditioning.
You should call the venue as some places just flat out refuse to use air conditioning or aren't prepared to fire it up before a certain date.  I know the office building I used to work had this issue, it was outrageous.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on May 16, 2022, 07:44:39 PM
You should call the venue as some places just flat out refuse to use air conditioning or aren't prepared to fire it up before a certain date.  I know the office building I used to work had this issue, it was outrageous.









5 days out Wacky family, C-Ya on Sat. for whoever makes it.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Bigmuc13 on May 17, 2022, 11:29:11 AM
It’s apparently going to be 90 degrees on Saturday. Just wondering if anyone recalls whether the Greater Philly Expo Center has adequate air conditioning.

It was fairly cool at the Fall show, so I don't recall.  Are you planning on going?
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Paul_Maul on May 17, 2022, 01:10:14 PM
It was fairly cool at the Fall show, so I don't recall.  Are you planning on going?

Yeah, that is the plan so far.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on May 17, 2022, 01:20:30 PM
I'll be there, looking forward to seeing familiar faces!  Not setting up this time, though.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: FourRoses on May 17, 2022, 06:17:44 PM
It is outside of Allentown?
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on May 17, 2022, 07:16:26 PM
It is outside of Allentown?









Yes it is.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: bandaches on May 17, 2022, 07:56:02 PM



Yes it is.
Um, what is your definition of outside allentown?  Anywhere in the US?  It is about an hour from allentown
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Bigmuc13 on May 18, 2022, 09:21:18 AM
Yeah, that is the plan so far.

Good to hear.  See you there then.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on May 18, 2022, 06:00:03 PM
Um, what is your definition of outside allentown?  Anywhere in the US?  It is about an hour from allentown









Yeah an hr sounds right.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: 70s_Kid on May 19, 2022, 01:58:37 PM

maybe we should ask Billy Joel for a definitive answer?








Yeah an hr sounds right.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on May 19, 2022, 09:11:43 PM










You May be Right-LOL.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: BattleCaps on May 20, 2022, 04:37:58 PM
Hope everyone has a good show  :great:
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: FourRoses on May 20, 2022, 05:03:20 PM
Note to self:

Controversy can be avoided next time by being more precise with geography.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: RawGoo on May 21, 2022, 02:08:05 AM
Have a good time, everyone!!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Plastered Peanut on May 21, 2022, 03:52:54 AM
Note to self:

Controversy can be avoided next time by being more precise with geography.

How did you find America?

Turn left at Greenland.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: drono on May 21, 2022, 03:57:41 AM
How did you find America?

Turn left at Greenland.

I'm sure they missed that left turn at Albuquerque
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: NationalSpittoon on May 21, 2022, 05:32:42 AM
Closer to Chechnya actually
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: dth1971 on May 21, 2022, 06:00:38 AM
Nothing Wacky Packages related yet in Spring Non-Sport Philly Show promos yet?
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: NationalSpittoon on May 21, 2022, 03:09:49 PM
Only two pick-ups from the show…

(https://i.postimg.cc/9DSJLF3j/BCE0549-F-A96-F-41-DB-B513-D55-C7021-C6-CE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DSJLF3j)
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Kook on May 21, 2022, 03:34:03 PM
*** [UPDATE - Both promo packs spoken for] ***

I have 2 Show promo packs if anyone needs one. I bought an extra just in case.

Please cover cost of $10 + shipping for the promo pack. Anyone interested please PM.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: FourRoses on May 21, 2022, 04:24:54 PM
How did you find America?

Turn left at Greenland.

It's outside of Allentown. That's how.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Paul_Maul on May 21, 2022, 04:51:36 PM
Only two pick-ups from the show…

(https://i.postimg.cc/9DSJLF3j/BCE0549-F-A96-F-41-DB-B513-D55-C7021-C6-CE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DSJLF3j)

Sorry you left before I got back from eating lunch. I wanted to show you the die cuts I had available. But at least you ended up with one of them indirectly!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: 70s_Kid on May 21, 2022, 06:04:50 PM
Only two pick-ups from the show…

(https://i.postimg.cc/9DSJLF3j/BCE0549-F-A96-F-41-DB-B513-D55-C7021-C6-CE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DSJLF3j)

nice... may I ask what they set you back or did you obtain them in a trade?  Jeff Mac
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: DrDeal on May 22, 2022, 07:07:42 AM
Did anyone go to the dinner last night?  The new show is two hours from where I live. I may attend in the future; but the lack of wacky promos helped me decide not to attend this time.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: NationalSpittoon on May 22, 2022, 07:34:10 AM
nice... may I ask what they set you back or did you obtain them in a trade?  Jeff Mac

PM sent.

It was also nice to see Dan McKee’s stand again. Cracked Animals PSA 6, two different graded Ratz (one was PSA 5, the other PSA 3). Tandache, plethora of ludlows, and you know the rest. It’s always cool to see stuff that you don’t normally get to see at the Philly show.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Paul_Maul on May 22, 2022, 08:04:27 AM
PM sent.

It was also nice to see Dan McKee’s stand again. Cracked Animals PSA 6, two different graded Ratz (one was PSA 5, the other PSA 3). Tandache, plethora of ludlows, and you know the rest. It’s always cool to see stuff that you don’t normally get to see at the Philly show.

And more importantly I got three perfect condition monster initials cards from him for $10! 😂
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Swiski on May 22, 2022, 03:10:16 PM
I take it there were no Wacky Packages or parody-related promos at the show?
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Paul_Maul on May 22, 2022, 03:22:43 PM
I take it there were no Wacky Packages or parody-related promos at the show?

Nope, a couple GPK, no wackys.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: vahsurfer on May 22, 2022, 03:49:55 PM
Had a great time seeing everyone, Marc, the witch is safe....

Joe - Great spending time with the guys last night

Pat - I have your promo pack and will mail it out this week

Jeff Z and Chris M were aweome! - Thanks to the artists that came out,

Richard
#StayWacky
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on May 22, 2022, 03:53:52 PM
Great seeing you there, Richard!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on May 22, 2022, 08:26:02 PM
Great seeing you there, Richard!









Definitely one of my best Philly shows in a while, Great hanging out with Matt S, Dan M, Bill C, Joe L, and many other collectors this weekend, wish George W and a few collectors who haven't been to a show in a while could have been there. As the last show back in Oct, picked up a big lot of puzzle pieces and some complete ones from 1st-15th. Also helped out a couple of new friends from FB With a die/cut wrapper, some 2nd Ludlows, a couple of the promo packs, and some of the checklists and single stickers. A delicious meal consisting of chicken, pasta, salad, rolls, beverage, and dessert was served Sat. night at one of the host hotels. Heads up, dates for the fall Oct. show are the 15th/16th.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Bigmuc13 on May 25, 2022, 07:40:38 AM
The show was pretty great.  Lots of vendors, a fair amount of Wacky vendors which was great.  I made some ne deals with shoe, got a few good deals, and went through Matt's huge stash of Wacky's to dig out quite a few stickers and packs that filled a lot of holes.  Overall a great day, especially inside.  It was nice and cool.  Outside was brutal!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: 70s_Kid on May 26, 2022, 11:34:15 AM

I wish I could have been there.  The last show I made was back in 1999 when a bunch of us met at Greg Grant's later and got to drool over his wall of original wacky artworks.  It is however a pretty big deal getting there since I live in FL.  BTW, if anyone has a die-cut wrapper available in any condition I am buying as I have been trying to find one for a while....   8)








Definitely one of my best Philly shows in a while, Great hanging out with Matt S, Dan M, Bill C, Joe L, and many other collectors this weekend, wish George W and a few collectors who haven't been to a show in a while could have been there. As the last show back in Oct, picked up a big lot of puzzle pieces and some complete ones from 1st-15th. Also helped out a couple of new friends from FB With a die/cut wrapper, some 2nd Ludlows, a couple of the promo packs, and some of the checklists and single stickers. A delicious meal consisting of chicken, pasta, salad, rolls, beverage, and dessert was served Sat. night at one of the host hotels. Heads up, dates for the fall Oct. show are the 15th/16th.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Pupsi-Cola on June 02, 2022, 02:27:42 PM
The show was pretty great.  Lots of vendors, a fair amount of Wacky vendors which was great.  I made some ne deals with shoe, got a few good deals, and went through Matt's huge stash of Wacky's to dig out quite a few stickers and packs that filled a lot of holes.  Overall a great day, especially inside.  It was nice and cool.  Outside was brutal!









In no way would I say this show had a huge gathering of the collectors that Myself and those that do decide to show up expected, but I thought their would be someone that would have posted some show pics on here.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: bigtomi on June 03, 2022, 09:48:23 AM
In no way would I say this show had a huge gathering of the collectors that Myself and those that do decide to show up expected, but I thought their would be someone that would have posted some show pics on here.
I couldn't make this one, but someone posted a video like was done last Oct:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Bk-RFq6Wo
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: Paul_Maul on June 03, 2022, 10:26:13 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Bk-RFq6Wo
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: JailOJohn on June 04, 2022, 07:49:12 PM
Did i see in that video a dealer charging $10 per pack for ANS??? Yikes!
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: vahsurfer on June 05, 2022, 10:38:38 AM
We had a great time, catching up with friends!  NOT as many WP dealers / tables as I would like to see though,

Richard
#StayWacky
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: faustxxx on June 05, 2022, 11:26:09 AM
     Hey Richard, any dealers with some Monster stuff from 50's-70's?

     Matt.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: vahsurfer on June 12, 2022, 05:10:27 PM
I did see some Boris Karloff and Bela Legosi .... Not my genre but yes it was there,

Richard
#Staywacky
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: ToadallyDude on July 28, 2022, 01:02:19 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Bk-RFq6Wo

Wow, with that somber music, it was kind of sad to watch this.  Not at all the vibrant, crowded shows I remember.  And it reminded me of my last time at Wondercon out here where all the vintage comic & card booths were like ghost towns.  When Wackys were really huge in the late 90s/early 00s, I remember going to huge card shows where the 60s/70s/80s stuff was on fire with long lines of collectors pawing at stuff... and then there was always a couple old-timers with long beards (or bellies) sitting in a folding chair behind a card-table full of "Horrors of War" cards, or those ones with flags or airplanes, or even cigarette cards... and we'd all think, "oh man, who's going to buy that stuff anymore?".  Then at the same time, looking at the flashy "Pokemon" booths, and foils, and gaudy new sets, thinking "crazy kids... they don't appreciate the classy art and gags of Wackys and Uglies and OddRods!"  And here we are now, where "Pokemon" is considered 'cool vintage', and the torch has been handed.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on July 28, 2022, 02:09:50 PM
I just don't get the appeal of Pokemon but some people are paying thousands of dollars for that stuff.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: bandaches on July 29, 2022, 05:48:34 AM
Wow, with that somber music, it was kind of sad to watch this.  Not at all the vibrant, crowded shows I remember.  And it reminded me of my last time at Wondercon out here where all the vintage comic & card booths were like ghost towns.  When Wackys were really huge in the late 90s/early 00s, I remember going to huge card shows where the 60s/70s/80s stuff was on fire with long lines of collectors pawing at stuff... and then there was always a couple old-timers with long beards (or bellies) sitting in a folding chair behind a card-table full of "Horrors of War" cards, or those ones with flags or airplanes, or even cigarette cards... and we'd all think, "oh man, who's going to buy that stuff anymore?".  Then at the same time, looking at the flashy "Pokemon" booths, and foils, and gaudy new sets, thinking "crazy kids... they don't appreciate the classy art and gags of Wackys and Uglies and OddRods!"  And here we are now, where "Pokemon" is considered 'cool vintage', and the torch has been handed.
Agree, the video is dreadful and would be a terrible promotional item fir the show.  Is the place clean?  The floors just look dirty to me.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: quas on July 29, 2022, 06:36:54 AM
Agree, the video is dreadful and would be a terrible promotional item fir the show.  Is the place clean?  The floors just look dirty to me.

it's clean and more spacious than the Allentown location, but the food choices are a lot more limited than at Allentown.
Title: Re: Spring Philly Show. May 21st/22nd.
Post by: jleonard1967 on July 29, 2022, 09:02:27 PM
depending on how far you want to drive.