10th Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!!!!

[lucidjc]

Show me the math 

18x32 to the 3rd power minus (1 series 3 pack with only 1 sticker) divided by the amount of swelling the card next to the gum(.00032) suffers = the amount you have to times by the distance to the moon at that very second. compounded 3 fold plus the tangent of the perpendicular oblong (oc) clammy sticker.  = 3.4 give or take


jim

[RawGoo]

Here's another trivia contest, this time with the prize being a 5x7 wall art set I put aside just for today.

What Topps Wackys include references to Wacky artists or collectors?  PM me the title, series, and reference - first person to get it right wins a wall art set. 

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

18x32 to the 3rd power minus (1 series 3 pack with only 1 sticker) divided by the amount of swelling the card next to the gum(.00032) suffers = the amount you have to times by the distance to the moon at that very second. compounded 3 fold plus the tangent of the perpendicular oblong (oc) clammy sticker.  = 3.4 give or take


jim

hmmm. I don't see a "pi" in there anywhere, so something is fishy. There's always gotta be a pi.

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Here's another trivia contest, this time with the prize being a 5x7 wall art set I put aside just for today.

What Topps Wackys include references to Wacky artists or collectors?  PM me the title, series, and reference - first person to get it right wins a wall art set.

good one.
I can rattle off several, but probably not all.

[Monsterettes]

Three cheers for Wacky Package Day!! 
I remember the little neighborhood store where I bought wackys as a kid. I was trying to finish my 4th series set and I kept getting Grass Wax.  Grass Wax, after Grass Wax, after Grass Wax. That sticker drove me crazy! Funny thing is, now I have a real soft spot for Grass Wax. Even though I never did finish that set...

[RawGoo]

Three cheers for Wacky Package Day!! 
I remember the little neighborhood store where I bought wackys as a kid. I was trying to finish my 4th series set and I kept getting Grass Wax.  Grass Wax, after Grass Wax, after Grass Wax. That sticker drove me crazy! Funny thing is, now I have a real soft spot for Grass Wax. Even though I never did finish that set...

Excellent story!  I remember I kept getting Dums in series 7, and I still like that one.

[koduck]

Excellent story!  I remember I kept getting Dums in series 7, and I still like that one.

For me it was Series 8, Yicks (and most of the rest of the series). The store where I bought wackys carried series 8 for about 6 months and then skipped 9 and 10! Suddenly series 11 was on the shelves. I still resent the heck out of series 8 (but I still love 'em)!

[BumChex]

Shouldn't Kook-Aid be on the most iconic list? It is for me. Who didn't drink Kool-Aid as a kid?

[DrSushi]

Excellent story!  I remember I kept getting Dums in series 7, and I still like that one.

My collection started with the first series, but my Mom was buying packs and doling them out to me and my brothers for series one and two. I think the first time I purchased Wackys on my own was the third series, so I have a soft spot for that series, especially Beanball since I was collecting baseball cards at the same time. I remember going to my friend's house in another town and being allowed to bring a quarter for our run to the party store to buy Wackys. So fevered was my obsession that I dared to bring two quarters! However, to be safe in case of a surprise inspection, I took some Silly Putty and stuck the two quarters together to avoid detection. Worked like a charm - only because my Mom never checked.

[BumChex]

My collection started with the first series, but my Mom was buying packs and doling them out to me and my brothers for series one and two. I think the first time I purchased Wackys on my own was the third series, so I have a soft spot for that series, especially Beanball since I was collecting baseball cards at the same time. I remember going to my friend's house in another town and being allowed to bring a quarter for our run to the party store to buy Wackys. So fevered was my obsession that I dared to bring two quarters! However, to be safe in case of a surprise inspection, I took some Silly Putty and stuck the two quarters together to avoid detection. Worked like a charm - only because my Mom never checked.

God forbid you would blow $.50 . I remember going to my local Stop-N-Go and buying about 5 bazooka bubble gum packs that were a penny each back then and going to School and selling the gum for a nickel. I then would buy 5 packs on the way home. It was like selling cigarettes in prison.

[DrDeal]

To me thinking about opening first series wackies is almost like smelling a scent from long ago. When I see a card like Lavirus or Fink or Crust it just transports me back in time and I can feel the emotions from that time. Thanks to Neil for making this day so cool.

Andrew

[freetoes]

I don't remember who started this - anyone here remember?

I can't say for sure, but before the date became fixed, there were June 8 celebrations as far back as 2001.

Since we're doing extreme calculations--June 8, 2001 was exactly 10,000 days from the probable date of my first Wacky purchase.

[koduck]

I can't say for sure, but before the date became fixed, there were June 8 celebrations as far back as 2001.

Since we're doing extreme calculations--June 8, 2001 was exactly 10,000 days from the probable date of my first Wacky purchase.

June 9 was the day I started the Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day. I may have held a few of them on June 8 because it fell on a weekend, but typically, June 9 is the day. And of course, there was the April 1st Wacky Day a couple of years ago, and I postponed the June 9 celebration that year.  But now it's back and June 9th-ier than ever!

[koduck]

OK, here's my last trivia question for the evening! How many different donut parodies appear in All New Series?

The first correct answer gets the concept drawing for Dorkin' Donuts! And don't forget to show your work!

[koduck]

Shouldn't Kook-Aid be on the most iconic list? It is for me. Who didn't drink Kool-Aid as a kid?

Yep, I just forgot to include the whole name. Fixed it!

[Plastered Peanut]

Here's another trivia contest, this time with the prize being a 5x7 wall art set I put aside just for today.

What Topps Wackys include references to Wacky artists or collectors?  PM me the title, series, and reference - first person to get it right wins a wall art set.

Happy Tenth Pat!   

Does this question refer to a single wacky , or a list of wackys,  and is it limited to the original series?

[Plastered Peanut]

I don't remember who started this - anyone here remember?

Besides, we're Wacky fans - a random celebration day makes perfect sense! 

Post something in this thread today about a Wacky that always makes you smile!  Anyone who does will be entered in a random drawing for a vintage Band-Ache trinket or a 1967 die-cut.  As I look around today, I might add a Wacky Ad or something else. 

The first wackys I ever remember seeing is a friend showed me Poopsi and All Brain.   With the tag line "Free Antidote Inside!"  I was immediately hooked.  I started collecting immediately.  The last two cards I traded for to complete my 2nd series set were Commie and, of course, Run Tony.  Both had white backs as opposed to my tan back collection.

Ahhh, the days....

[freetoes]

June 9 was the day I started the Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day. I may have held a few of them on June 8 because it fell on a weekend, but typically, June 9 is the day. And of course, there was the April 1st Wacky Day a couple of years ago, and I postponed the June 9 celebration that year.  But now it's back and June 9th-ier than ever!

Yep, '01 would have been one of those years.  Thanks, Neil.

[koduck]

The first wackys I ever remember seeing is a friend showed me Poopsi and All Brain.   With the tag line "Free Antidote Inside!"  I was immediately hooked.  I started collecting immediately.  The last two cards I traded for to complete my 2nd series set were Commie and, of course, Run Tony.  Both had white backs as opposed to my tan back collection.

Ahhh, the days....

Who could forget All Brain - that's an instant classic!

And speaking of brains, you got the dorkin donuts trivia question correct! The answer is: Six (not including the coffee related parodies):

ans2:  Krusty Krumbs, ans6:  Dukin' Donuts, ans7:  Kreepy Kreme, ans7 Foil:  Shrunken Donuts,
ans8:  Punkin' Donuts, ans10:  Dungeon Donuts.

Congratulations! You get the Dorkin Donuts concept art.

[koduck]

Hope everyone had a grrrrreat 10th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!

[RawGoo]

Congratulations to Kook for winning the trivia contest about the references to Wacky artists or collectors in Topps Wackys!!  He submitted these 5:

1. 4th series - Bum Chex - Norm Saunders's name on the check

2. 4th series - Wormy Packages - NS Saunders initials on tube of toothpaste

3. 5th Series - Sludge - NBS Co on a brick stands for Norm Blane Saunders Co

4. 14th Series - Weakinsons - speculated character in background is a Saunders look alike

5. 7th Series - Dimwit Dots - wrist watch is actually a compass & N & S on the compass are Saunders initials

The series 7 Dimwit Dots wasn't one I was looking for, and I'll be darned if I can see initials on it.  I had another in mind as well, but will save it for another contest.

Thanks to Neil for helping me, and for such a great Wacky Day!

[Kook]

Pat,
Thanks for being a great emcee on our 10th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day! You made it a fun one.

P.S. You'll find a few more fun wacky facts here:
http://www.wackypacks.com/stickers/wackypackfacts.php?start=1&end=15

[Jean Nutty]

Who didn't drink Kool-Aid as a kid?

Me, for one.  My Mother did not allow it.

Also did not have Captain Crunch, Fruit Loops, Oreos, or Pop Tarts as a kid, for the same reason

I did enjoy Carnation Instant Breakfast though!   LOL, as if that was healthier than the other stuff....

[Hustler08]

Me, for one.  My Mother did not allow it.

Also did not have Captain Crunch, Fruit Loops, Oreos, or Pop Tarts as a kid, for the same reason

I did enjoy Carnation Instant Breakfast though!   LOL, as if that was healthier than the other stuff....

Dude - so you were NOT drinking the Kool-Aid!! 

[Plastered Peanut]

Who could forget All Brain - that's an instant classic!

And speaking of brains, you got the dorkin donuts trivia question correct! The answer is: Six (not including the coffee related parodies):

ans2:  Krusty Krumbs, ans6:  Dukin' Donuts, ans7:  Kreepy Kreme, ans7 Foil:  Shrunken Donuts,
ans8:  Punkin' Donuts, ans10:  Dungeon Donuts.

Congratulations! You get the Dorkin Donuts concept art.

Fantastic!!!   Thanks so much Neil!   It will be a favorite in my ANS collection!

David

[koduck]

Fantastic!!!   Thanks so much Neil!   It will be a favorite in my ANS collection!

David

Glad to make your day a bit wackier! By the way, it's awesome that you're adding it to you ANS collection, but I should point out, Dorkin Donuts isn't part of the ANS series, I made it specially for "Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day". Enjoy!

[Swiski]

Hope everyone had a grrrrreat 10th Annual Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day!

Thanks for putting this together! I could see the trivia contests as a weekly or monthly event.

[RawGoo]

Thanks for putting this together! I could see the trivia contests as a weekly or monthly event.

Oh no!  I had enough trouble coming up with my trivia question, and even then, Neil had to correct me on ones I missed.

[DrSushi]

Oh no!  I had enough trouble coming up with my trivia question, and even then, Neil had to correct me on ones I missed.

Thanks Pat and Neil for making this year's Wacky Day so much fun!

[Hustler08]

Glad to make your day a bit wackier! By the way, it's awesome that you're adding it to you ANS collection, but I should point out, Dorkin Donuts isn't part of the ANS series, I made it specially for "Officially Unofficial National Wacky Packages Day". Enjoy!

Nice!! Question is .....is it in Color!!!

[koduck]

It's the black & white concept art. But I also have the color painting (in gouache) available. If anyone's interested, send me a PM with an offer!

[Swiski]

I got my OUNWPD card today. Thanks Koduck!

[WACKY MIKE]

I received my promo card today. Thank you Koduck!

[FourRoses]

I thanked him privately but thanks again. Mr. Camera has nice penmanship.

[koduck]

Happy to make your day a little more wacky! And thank you for the compliment on my penmanship! All those years of practice have paid off