Author Topic: San Diego Comic-Con Wackiness (Read 25658 times)

paste_anyplace · « **on:** July 02, 2015, 09:26:27 PM »

http://www.topps.com/blog/garbage-pail-kids-and-wacky-packages-exclusives-at-san-diego-comic-con

DrDeal · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2015, 04:07:15 AM »

Wacky Packages® sticker cards has parodied iconic brands since its inception in 1967. This time around, no cereal is safe with Foulball Flakes and Snoot Loops cards making their debut.

Topps is offering a set of five 5x7 postcards with one exclusive new subject at San Diego Comic Con, which was written by the late artist Bhob Stewart. There are just 300 sets available for $20 each.

Stewart was an editor at Topps in the 1960s and ‘70s, and was part of the team that worked on Wacky Packages, Bazooka Joe® comic strips and more.

These sets will cost $20 at the event. I guess about $50 on the bay??? I hope I can get one for less.

Ruffs · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:46:16 PM »

If anyone is going to the show I would like a set. I will pay now for it. Please PM me. Thanks

RawGoo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:47:48 PM »

Quote from: Ruffs on July 03, 2015, 12:46:16 PM

If anyone is going to the show I would like a set. I will pay now for it. Please PM me. Thanks

I wish I had a friend in California!

Ruffs · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:17:23 PM »

Quote from: RawGoo on July 03, 2015, 12:47:48 PM

I wish I had a friend in California!

You got a friend in Florida

RawGoo · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:23:58 PM »

Quote from: Ruffs on July 03, 2015, 01:17:23 PM

You got a friend in Florida

And I'm very glad about that! You've definitely got one in NY, but I've never made it to a Comic Con.

Lavirus · « **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2015, 06:40:38 PM »

Count me in for a set too if anyone's willing!

Alexeirex · « **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2015, 07:14:42 PM »

I'll be glad to pay for a set plus postage! PM me - Alex

ratchet007 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2015, 04:13:47 AM »

I would also like to acquire one of these sets and will pay for it upfront if necessary.

Monsterettes · « **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2015, 06:19:19 PM »

I'd love to get a set! And in addition to covering costs, I can throw in any cool stuff they have at the fall Comic Con in New York. I'll be going and they usually have something interesting from Topps.

crackedjerk · « **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2015, 08:36:11 PM »

I'm always kinda torn about these things. I'm glad Topps is giving Wackys some love and it's nice for those going to the Con. But for the vast majority of us who love Wackys but it's not at all realistic to go to the Con, it kinda sucks. Add my name to the list if someone is going and willing to pick up sets and sell them for a fair price, but 300 is a pretty limited number so I'm not going to hold my breath.

DrDeal · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2015, 02:27:39 PM »

Comic Con starts today right?

HENRY.R · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2015, 02:52:47 PM »

Tomorrow

Fanatical_and_Sickly · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2015, 04:32:54 PM »

Quote from: HENRY.R on July 08, 2015, 02:52:47 PM

Tomorrow

preview night is today

Hustler08 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 09, 2015, 07:29:15 AM »

Quote from: crackedjerk on July 07, 2015, 08:36:11 PM

I'm always kinda torn about these things. I'm glad Topps is giving Wackys some love and it's nice for those going to the Con. But for the vast majority of us who love Wackys but it's not at all realistic to go to the Con, it kinda sucks. Add my name to the list if someone is going and willing to pick up sets and sell them for a fair price, but 300 is a pretty limited number so I'm not going to hold my breath.

i think someone posted its 200 Ltd Ed...size - the promo is nice - Are they (Topps) creating a PC Set for Cereal Wacky's?? seems so..

koduck · « **Reply #15 on:** July 09, 2015, 07:56:05 AM »

Quote from: Hustler08 on July 09, 2015, 07:29:15 AM

i think someone posted its 200 Ltd Ed...size - the promo is nice - Are they (Topps) creating a PC Set for Cereal Wacky's?? seems so..

sort of, but not really...

Fanatical_and_Sickly · « **Reply #16 on:** July 09, 2015, 08:46:56 AM »

I just received a pic of the SDCC postcards, showing the new Cap'n Crunch Cereal title (C1).
Can't post it from where I'm at - but it'll be up soon.

Fanatical_and_Sickly · « **Reply #17 on:** July 09, 2015, 10:27:30 AM »

Quote from: Hustler08 on July 09, 2015, 07:29:15 AM

i think someone posted its 200 Ltd Ed...size - the promo is nice - Are they (Topps) creating a PC Set for Cereal Wacky's?? seems so..

300 sets according to the blog post up top.

and the backs of the postcards say "Wacky Packages Cereals 2015"

Hustler08 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 09, 2015, 11:24:12 AM »

Quote from: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 09, 2015, 10:27:30 AM

300 sets according to the blog post up top.

and the backs of the postcards say "Wacky Packages Cereals 2015"

Wacky Packages Exclusives

Topps is also making a set of jumbo Wacky Packages postcards. Limited to 300 copies, the set has five cards, also measuring 5x7. One is a new gag created by the late Bhob Stewart, one of the early creators of the Wacky line. Sets cost $20.

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bigtomi · « **Reply #19 on:** July 09, 2015, 01:55:24 PM »

Quote from: Hustler08 on July 09, 2015, 11:24:12 AM

Wacky Packages Exclusives

Topps is also making a set of jumbo Wacky Packages postcards. Limited to 300 copies, the set has five cards, also measuring 5x7. One is a new gag created by the late Bhob Stewart, one of the early creators of the Wacky line. Sets cost $20.

I believe these are the ones being sold/distributed at the San Diego Comic Con now...not a new set Topps is coming out with "soon".

Am I confused?

BumChex · « **Reply #20 on:** July 09, 2015, 02:43:41 PM »

I just bought one on eBay from Joe G. I only had cut off one arm and got to keep my leg. It's still cheaper than flying out to the show.

Fanatical_and_Sickly · « **Reply #21 on:** July 09, 2015, 03:59:11 PM »

here's back and front

Joe G. · « **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2015, 09:31:59 PM »

Quote from: BumChex on July 09, 2015, 02:43:41 PM

I just bought one on eBay from Joe G. I only had cut off one arm and got to keep my leg. It's still cheaper than flying out to the show.

Brad, well put. Now I gave up both legs and an arm to get to SDCC but the kids love it so what can you do. In fact, my son Josh won a custom figure contest so I guess it's worth it. I'm down to one card set but will try and get more tomorrow. I'm trying to keep the cost fair but recoup a tiny bit of the expense of attending the show. If interested, PM me.

Here's my son's winning entry to the Captain Action "Bring on the Bad Guys" custom contest:

Jean Nutty · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2015, 10:06:45 PM »

Snoot looks a bit looped.

RawGoo · « **Reply #24 on:** July 10, 2015, 03:53:31 AM »

Quote from: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 09, 2015, 03:59:11 PM

here's back and front

(Image removed from quote.)

It's great that Topps is promoting Wackys at a venue like Comic Com!

These don't say "postcards" on the back, and they're all titles from the new 2015 sticker series, so I'm not sure I'll be updating the postcard master list after all. That list has been unchanged for much too long

Fanatical_and_Sickly · « **Reply #25 on:** July 10, 2015, 05:24:24 AM »

Quote from: RawGoo on July 10, 2015, 03:53:31 AM

These don't say "postcards" on the back, and they're all titles from the new 2015 sticker series, so I'm not sure I'll be updating the postcard master list after all. That list has been unchanged for much too long

Yep, they say 'cereal'. But they don't taste very good with milk. Maybe that's the wacky part.

There is the one new title though. (Painted by JungHwa Im I suspect).
Maybe these get captured under the Bonus & Promo List?

RawGoo · « **Reply #26 on:** July 10, 2015, 05:46:10 AM »

Quote from: Fanatical_and_Sickly on July 10, 2015, 05:24:24 AM

Yep, they say 'cereal'. But they don't taste very good with milk. Maybe that's the wacky part.

There is the one new title though. (Painted by JungHwa Im I suspect).
Maybe these get captured under the Bonus & Promo List?

Aahh, the Cap'n Crunch Wacky isn't the same as the one in the new sticker series, I didn't realize that just seeing them at a glance on the screen. Not a good Wacky in my opinion, for several reasons, and I'm glad it wasn't included in the retail sticker set.

I think this set will better fit in the Bonus and Promo list.

bigtomi · « **Reply #27 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:56:06 AM »

Quote from: RawGoo on July 10, 2015, 05:46:10 AM

I think this set will better fit in the Bonus and Promo list.

Once I get my set, I'll update the B&P list.

koduck · « **Reply #28 on:** July 10, 2015, 07:05:59 AM »

Quote from: RawGoo on July 10, 2015, 03:53:31 AM

It's great that Topps is promoting Wackys at a venue like Comic Com!

These don't say "postcards" on the back, and they're all titles from the new 2015 sticker series, so I'm not sure I'll be updating the postcard master list after all. That list has been unchanged for much too long

Pat, you're correct. These aren't official postcards.

Joe G. · « **Reply #29 on:** July 10, 2015, 01:43:09 PM »

If anyone has any WP 2015 Logo relic card, I'd be happy to trade an exclusive card set for it.

BumChex · « **Reply #30 on:** July 10, 2015, 10:28:18 PM »

Quote from: ratchet007 on July 05, 2015, 04:13:47 AM

I would also like to acquire one of these sets and will pay for it upfront if necessary.

Don't worry, You will get one but it won't be for cost. Anyone else with wishful thinking....LOL

BumChex · « **Reply #31 on:** July 10, 2015, 10:30:45 PM »

Now that all the cards are exposed on eBay. What is the exclusive Bhob card?

DrDeal · « **Reply #32 on:** July 11, 2015, 03:06:23 AM »

The Bhob Card is The Capn Crunch parody.

RawGoo · « **Reply #33 on:** July 11, 2015, 03:49:43 AM »

Quote from: DrDeal on July 11, 2015, 03:06:23 AM

The Bhob Card is The Capn Crunch parody.

Anyone know how long ago he came up with the gag?

koduck · « **Reply #34 on:** July 11, 2015, 10:01:28 AM »

Quote from: RawGoo on July 11, 2015, 03:49:43 AM

Anyone know how long ago he came up with the gag?

About 2 or 3 years ago. This was his very last wacky.

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Author Topic: San Diego Comic-Con Wackiness (Read 25658 times)