ANS 9

[sco(o)t]

Impossible is more like it!  I resorted to slicing them on the backs, because trying to open them the traditional way without tearing them is too tough.  The wrapper material is really thin.  

Same here... resorted to a slice right under the hole.  That hole at the top makes it impossible to open the top in the traditional manner mithout making a muck of things.

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Same here... resorted to a slice right under the hole.  That hole at the top makes it impossible to open the top in the traditional manner mithout making a muck of things.

try opening from the bottom instead. although going from the lower to upper pack part is still difficult to do cleanly.

[Playbug]

try opening from the bottom instead. although going from the lower to upper pack part is still difficult to do cleanly.

Thats what I did. Opened up at the bottom first, then tried to open the mid section without bothering at all with the impossible top. Even with all that, it still had some tearing because the wrapper itself is extremely thin and the damn glue used at the crimped ends and middle is super strong.

[paste_anyplace]

I just did an ebay sketch search and this card showed up. It's a nice one but it doesn't fit with any series. It's basically just a commissioned art card. I wonder why Fred did one this way and not use a return stock? This one may sell for a couple hundred but on a return stock it would probably sell for around $500+

I drew a similar sketch for ANS8 that was not approved. I think that the IOU girl is off limits. Have you seen any official IOU girl sketches since OLDS2?

[dth1971]

The box of ANS9 Wacky Packages I pre-ordered from WestfieldComics.com is slated to be shipped this week, at least half the packs from the boxes I will save for Halloween in October to give to selected trick or treaters.

[BumChex]

I drew a similar sketch for ANS8 that was not approved. I think that the IOU girl is off limits. Have you seen any official IOU girl sketches since OLDS2?

I haven't seen one since OLDS2 but I've seen so many different characters for ANS9 that I'm not sure what characters were approved for this series. From just an outside observation it looks like just about every character could have been used.

[koduck]

From just an outside observation it looks like just about every character could have been used.

 I happened to draw one of every wacky character from series 1 through 9 with just a few exceptions (no tobacco and alcohol - for obvious reasons). That includes the good (Eviltime), the bad (Grave Train) and the ugly (mustard charge)!

[Duznt]

I haven't seen one since OLDS2 but I've seen so many different characters for ANS9 that I'm not sure what characters were approved for this series. From just an outside observation it looks like just about every character could have been used.

I stopped following the ANS sketch stuff, since I have never pulled one due to crazy odds, and now pack/box/case searchers). At least with OldS I am guaranteed a sketch. With ANS9 I will be satisfied with a base and chase sets (with the exception of the dumb pinks). Oh and a couple silvers. That flashy look works well on some titles, especially Pureel.

[Hustler08]

I stopped following the ANS sketch stuff, since I have never pulled one due to crazy odds, and now pack/box/case searchers). At least with OldS I am guaranteed a sketch. With ANS9 I will be satisfied with a base and chase sets (with the exception of the dumb pinks). Oh and a couple silvers. That flashy look works well on some titles, especially Pureel.

I had said the same until I just pulled an ans9 sketch a real nice one by Brett its a little piece of art
So I am hooked again btw that's after only 4 boxes not too bad
Pack searchers suck !!!!

[lucidjc]

I had said the same until I just pulled an ans9 sketch a real nice one by Brett its a little piece of art
So I am hooked again btw that's after only 4 boxes not too bad
Pack searchers suck !!!!

Talk about pack searchers suck! My Mother-In-law bought me 10 packs for my birthday, all ten packs the cards were slid up in the pack fingering position. These came from RI, 200 miles away...they have their hands in everything! Bastards

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Talk about pack searchers suck! My Mother-In-law bought me 10 packs for my birthday, all ten packs the cards were slid up in the pack fingering position. These came from RI, 200 miles away...they have their hands in everything! Bastards

I can't believe your Mother-in-law would do that to you. Did she at least find a gold? 

[Duznt]

Talk about pack searchers suck! My Mother-In-law bought me 10 packs for my birthday, all ten packs the cards were slid up in the pack fingering position. These came from RI, 200 miles away...they have their hands in everything! Bastards

I tried that with one of my jumbo packs I bought. All I found out was how to wrinkle up and crease my pack. I couldn't see much besides the front and back sticker. No way could I slide up the 3rd or whichever card is key placement to see what it is. How can some mope sit there searching packs for however long it takes and no one in the store stops them?

[paste_anyplace]

My one contribution to the ANS9 base set is Blazin' Bran. Although Post Raisin Bran had been Wackified at least 3 times before, the Kellogg's brand never had been. So I was happy to get this in to the series.





-- Fred

[koduck]

I just noticed that the Topps Vault is auctioning off one of my paintings from ANS9, "Motion Spray" (auction number 200806943430). One thing worth mentioning is that "Hurts" tomato makes a guest appearance in the berries! You can't really see it in the sticker but here's a detail of the actual art:

[koduck]

My one contribution to the ANS9 base set is Blazin' Bran. Although Post Raisin Bran had been Wackified at least 3 times before, the Kellogg's brand never had been. So I was happy to get this in to the series.

-- Fred

Grrrrrreat artwork Fred! I especially like the "Fireloggs" gag!

[Gurgle]

My one contribution to the ANS9 base set is Blazin' Bran. Although Post Raisin Bran had been Wackified at least 3 times before, the Kellogg's brand never had been. So I was happy to get this in to the series.





-- Fred

Nice job! I had noticed that the other ones were all Post.

[Gurgle]

I just noticed that the Topps Vault is auctioning off one of my paintings from ANS9, "Motion Spray" (auction number 200806943430). One thing worth mentioning is that "Hurts" tomato makes a guest appearance in the berries! You can't really see it in the sticker but here's a detail of the actual art:

Cool! Love it!

[DrSushi]

I just noticed that the Topps Vault is auctioning off one of my paintings from ANS9, "Motion Spray" (auction number 200806943430). One thing worth mentioning is that "Hurts" tomato makes a guest appearance in the berries! You can't really see it in the sticker but here's a detail of the actual art:

Thanks for pointing that out, very cool.

And thanks to Fred for posting Blazin' Bran and the rough. One of my favorite things on the forum is getting to see the roughs and artwork.

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[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Thanks for pointing that out, very cool.

And thanks to Fred for posting Blazin' Bran and the rough. That's one of my favorite things on the forum is getting to see the roughs and artwork.

same sentiments here too, and the best part about it is being able to see them in their true colors. it looks like a bunch of the cards are darker than they should be for this set - which makes Blazin' Bran and others difficult to see. (or maybe my eyes are just getting old)

[Jean Nutty]

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Since you're a doctor, I'll bet you also have terrible penmanship     

[BumChex]

same sentiments here too, and the best part about it is being able to see them in their true colors. it looks like a bunch of the cards are darker than they should be for this set - which makes Blazin' Bran and others difficult to see. (or maybe my eyes are just getting old)

That's what making art buying so inspiring. When you see the original art you will be blown away by the detail. I know I am. It amazes me that a lot of us collectors don't collect any art pieces. Some cane go high, and I know we can't all afford everything, but some go for a very fair price. Maybe it's good we don't all collect art because the prices would go crazy. I can't express how cool original art looks. I recently won the Gaggin' strips art, while it may not be my favorite piece, it looks at least 10x better in person and now I'm a proud owner. Also the grave nuts art is so much better than the limited edition card. The card is way too dark compared to the art. The art is amazing!

[RawGoo]

That's what making art buying so inspiring. When you see the original art you will be blown away by the detail. I know I am. It amazes me that a lot of us collectors don't collect any art pieces. Some cane go high, and I know we can't all afford everything, but some go for a very fair price. Maybe it's good we don't all collect art because the prices would go crazy. I can't express how cool original art looks. I recently won the Gaggin' strips art, while it may not be my favorite piece, it looks at least 10x better in person and now I'm a proud owner. Also the grave nuts art is so much better than the limited edition card. The card is way too dark compared to the art. The art is amazing!

I agree, the original art can be incredible!

[DrSushi]

Since you're a doctor, I'll bet you also have terrible penmanship     

I do!

Maybe this is what it would look like if Drs. Popper, Sushi, Ono, et al. went on strike:

[Gurgle]

Thanks for pointing that out, very cool.

And thanks to Fred for posting Blazin' Bran and the rough. One of my favorite things on the forum is getting to see the roughs and artwork.

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Yeah, that Blazin' Bran artwork looks amazing and so much more dramatic than the sticker. I have some roughs I can share, but am only comparing to the sticker art.

Here's one that I originally submitted for ANS8. Brent painted the final. I really like how this one came out

[Gurgle]

Here's another. Again, Brent with the final painting.

[bigtomi]

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Hope she wears Depends.

[Gurgle]

Here's another. Anyone know who painted this?

[dth1971]

Hope she wears Depends.

Topps Wacky Packages ANS hasn't spoofed Depends yet!

[dth1971]

My box of Wacky Packages ANS9 packs sent via Westfield Comics came in today's snail mail, and I decided to save 15 packs to give to the trick or treaters on Halloween in October!

When ShopTopps.com comes out with Wacky Packages poster packs, order a box of them and save them for the Halloween trick or treaters!

And I hope Wacky Packages Old School 4 comes out in October in time for the Halloween trick or treaters as well!

[BustedFinger]

I decided to save 15 packs to give to the trick or treaters on Halloween in October!

Hope you searched those packs for sketches before giving them to the little goblins!

[BumChex]

This is really cool!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WACKY-PACKAGES-COLOR-SKETCH-CARD-ART-ANS-SERIES-9-BRENT-ENGSTROM-BATZOOKA-/230839505086?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item35bf1b50be#ht_500wt_1224

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

nice! the bubble is filled with Bacardi, it looks like...

[Gurgle]

Here's another rough. This was also originally submitted for ANS8 before it got accepted for 9. Brent painted the final.

[koduck]

Is TRU the only place that has the rack packs.

Mark,

 Here's a pic of the rack pack from Hastings that I mentioned in an earlier post. Wrapper code 0-721-54-01-2.

[Gurgle]

Another rough. I originally submitted M&M-t and it wasn't used for the last set. I thought maybe it wasn't straight forward enough so I tried this. Brent painted the final.