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« Reply #140 on: December 10, 2016, 06:50:26 AM »
I did not buy this one as it is not technically a "Wacky". It does look like a parody card to me. Can those here who have not purchased any of the non-"wacky" cards in this set please comment if they went for it?
nope. Didn't, as it wasn't a Wacky. And I've never cared for the 'look' of GPK art.
Looked wacky-ish though and made me wonder if any past GPKs have ever done something similar, using a magazine or book cover to frame a GPK character. Maybe there was a Mona Lisa?
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« Reply #141 on: December 10, 2016, 06:59:33 AM »
I HOPE! They release a MASTER Set.... be smart Topps - Take care of the LOYAL ONES!!!!
I think that would be disaster. The 'loyal' ones are the ones buying these golden goose eggs every day at their inflated prices.

Although, the GPKs and Wackys don't have the same statement as the Baseball NOW cards:  Topps will print and deliver only the amount that is purchased within the allotted 24-hour time frame.

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Re: Topps Now's Wacky Packages 24 Hours Only
« Reply #142 on: December 10, 2016, 07:04:32 AM »
I did not buy this one as it is not technically a "Wacky". It does look like a parody card to me. Can those here who have not purchased any of the non-"wacky" cards in this set please comment if they went for it?

I did get the TIME card for the very reason you mentioned.
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« Reply #143 on: December 10, 2016, 10:54:26 AM »
Andrew, I got one as well for the Wacky Magazine connection.  I also thought it would look nice on the page with the rest.

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« Reply #144 on: December 10, 2016, 11:20:33 AM »
I also thought it would look nice on the page with the rest.

What page?

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« Reply #145 on: December 10, 2016, 11:26:27 AM »
What page?

I think Joe is referring to a 9 pocket page. I can live without the Satanic Trump Spoof.  >:D  Since its not a "Wacky".

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« Reply #146 on: December 10, 2016, 12:42:45 PM »
Andrew, correct, I was referring to the joy and sometimes bane of collecting, the 9 pocket page.  I just hope for the Wacky Packages 50th set, the sub-sets are 9 cards and not the dreaded 10.  After years of collecting I still haven't figured out a good way to lay out a 10 card set!

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« Reply #147 on: December 10, 2016, 02:10:36 PM »
I posted a direct link to the honeycomb listing on the topps site up above in post 114 shortly after it went live on Thursday.  That was at 2:48 pm ET.
Not sure why you were never able to see the listing during its window.

Alas, and my loss!
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« Reply #148 on: December 10, 2016, 03:13:26 PM »
Andrew, correct, I was referring to the joy and sometimes bane of collecting, the 9 pocket page.  I just hope for the Wacky Packages 50th set, the sub-sets are 9 cards and not the dreaded 10.  After years of collecting I still haven't figured out a good way to lay out a 10 card set!

The Old School subset is 10 cards. Sorry!  :'(

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« Reply #149 on: December 10, 2016, 07:31:07 PM »
The Old School subset is 10 cards. Sorry!  :'(


I think the 10 card set issue would make for a pretty cool parody. The 10th card must feel pretty bad; getting separated from his pals and stuck in a random page with assorted other 10th cards.  How does The Artist feel when they learn their creation has been given the dreaded 10th card label? Better 10th than not printed I guess.

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« Reply #150 on: December 11, 2016, 07:54:10 AM »
10 sound nice but never practical, Its always a Behind card- behind number 9 :] :] I can not have it all by itself on a lonely page.

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« Reply #151 on: December 11, 2016, 08:07:48 AM »
Alas, and my loss!
there's always eBay. not too bad of a markup either. eBay auction: #201743949559

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« Reply #152 on: December 11, 2016, 08:20:10 AM »
Rawgoo I agree - I then take issue with the SD Comic Con release after the fact, but I agree with you.

I wish they had placed the whole set at once - not hit or miss like many of us have said we have lives and jobs and can not check in every day....Wacky Xmas my friend!

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« Reply #153 on: December 11, 2016, 09:17:39 AM »
there's always eBay. not too bad of a markup either. eBay auction: #201743949559

Confirming my initial suspicions about buying to resell, but thank you very much!   :D
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« Reply #154 on: December 11, 2016, 04:39:51 PM »
I think Joe is referring to a 9 pocket page. I can live without the Satanic Trump Spoof.  >:D  Since its not a "Wacky".

Andrew, yeah but with these the lines between Wacky and GPK seem a little mixed.  Bigly Chew was listed as GPK but seemed pretty Wacky to me, so i purchased that as well!

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« Reply #155 on: December 11, 2016, 05:54:12 PM »
Andrew, yeah but with these the lines between Wacky and GPK seem a little mixed.  Bigly Chew was listed as GPK but seemed pretty Wacky to me, so i purchased that as well!
It's listed (erroneously) as a GPK now, in the sold section, but it's definitely a Wacky.
Although the caricature does resemble Brent's GPK Donald to some extent.

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« Reply #156 on: December 12, 2016, 02:54:23 AM »
Andrew, yeah but with these the lines between Wacky and GPK seem a little mixed.  Bigly Chew was listed as GPK but seemed pretty Wacky to me, so i purchased that as well!

I think Bigly will have a Wacky Logo on the back.

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« Reply #157 on: December 12, 2016, 10:00:44 AM »
I think Bigly will have a Wacky Logo on the back.

Could be.  Either way it will have a place i my collection!

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« Reply #158 on: December 12, 2016, 10:03:48 AM »
Could be.  Either way it will have a place i my collection!

I actually like these Trump parodies, and quite bigly.
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« Reply #159 on: December 12, 2016, 01:19:01 PM »
I agree with Patrick. The gag writing has been stellar. That ticket gag was particularly inspired. "Admit nothing!"

Thanks Mark!

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Re: Topps Wacky Packages Available for 24 Hours Only
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« Reply #161 on: December 13, 2016, 10:21:51 AM »
Sold Out are probably not the right words, but that's what topps is using.

I think that wording is pretty smart of them, as I believe it creates a greater sense of urgency than "No Longer Available" or some such.

Not to over-think it, I believe the "sold out" tag triggers the (negative) emotion we missed out on something that others didn't.

I frequent a site that sells limited edition playing cards. They keep up every item that's ever sold out with the "SOLD OUT" tag. I'm sure it helps drive sales.

 

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« Reply #162 on: December 13, 2016, 10:42:21 AM »
Here is the new one I did. A Wacky and a GPK at the same time.


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« Reply #163 on: December 13, 2016, 10:58:06 AM »
Here is the new one I did. A Wacky and a GPK at the same time.


That's awesome! Did you work on the Honey Comb-over parody? If so, can you post your original artwork for that?

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« Reply #164 on: December 13, 2016, 01:08:25 PM »
Yeah, this looks like one of the best yet.    Fantastic. 

Here is the new one I did. A Wacky and a GPK at the same time.

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« Reply #165 on: December 13, 2016, 01:45:00 PM »
Yeah, this looks like one of the best yet.    Fantastic.

I think we have a new sales record in the making with this one.  Awesome card!!!

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« Reply #166 on: December 13, 2016, 03:32:01 PM »
Here is the new one I did. A Wacky and a GPK at the same time.

so who all are the side-kicks? I'm guessing:
Chris Christie
Ben Carson
Ivanka
Kellyann Conway
Mike Pence
Melania

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« Reply #167 on: December 13, 2016, 07:00:07 PM »
That's awesome! Did you work on the Honey Comb-over parody? If so, can you post your original artwork for that?

Smokin Joe did the Honey Comb painting

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« Reply #168 on: December 13, 2016, 07:00:18 PM »
so who all are the side-kicks? I'm guessing:
Chris Christie
Ben Carson
Ivanka
Kellyann Conway
Mike Pence
Melania

You got them all!

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« Reply #169 on: December 14, 2016, 03:21:10 AM »
You got them all!

Nice touch with the Sub Sandwich for Christie. He will be proud!

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« Reply #170 on: December 14, 2016, 05:26:32 AM »
That's awesome! Did you work on the Honey Comb-over parody? If so, can you post your original artwork for that?
I've been working to capture all the artists in the information on the master list for future reference for everyone. Only 9 cards so far and already a big list

http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=4823.0

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« Reply #171 on: December 14, 2016, 06:30:42 AM »
I've been working to capture all the artists in the information on the master list for future reference for everyone. Only 9 cards so far and already a big list

http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=4823.0

I think you're doing a great job.  Also think it was a very good idea to insert placeholder posts - who knows how many cards could be issued!!

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« Reply #173 on: December 14, 2016, 09:14:31 AM »
LOL
So the Title and the link are set up for a different wacky than yours, which is shown on the website
Tangerine Dream spray on tan.
Wonder which one they'll actually send?

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« Reply #174 on: December 14, 2016, 09:16:55 AM »
LOL
So the Title and the link are set up for a different wacky than yours, which is shown on the website
Tangerine Dream spray on tan.
Wonder which one they'll actually send?

Yeah, I just alerted them to that. Hopefully they will correct that shortly. I guess we know what the next title is!