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Offline DrSushi

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Re: Wonky Ads! Are Wacky ads back?!!
« Reply #35 on: July 31, 2021, 05:41:09 PM »
On a completely unrelated note...

After working on these Wonky Ads, I have a whole new appreciation for Tom Sutton's work on the original ads, especially when it comes to the character design! I think most people tend to prefer Norm Saunders style, which I can appreciate since he was such an amazing painter. But Sutton had some real chops as an illustrator and I think we sometimes forget that iconic characters such as Ajerx and Hurtz Tomatoes are actually his creations. No doubt, Norm took them to a whole new level, but I think a lot of the second series titles would've had a completely different flavor had it not been for Sutton. Anyway, just wanted to give props to one of the Wacky founding fathers!


An excellent point!

And the set looks beautiful and maybe a little too purchasable!

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« Reply #36 on: August 01, 2021, 07:13:04 AM »
Everybody got their sets yet?! Just a few days left!
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-on-demand-set-7-wacky-packages-wonky-ads.html


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« Reply #37 on: August 01, 2021, 04:44:13 PM »
Hey Neil, if I recall there was a little something different about each of those images? 

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« Reply #38 on: August 02, 2021, 04:07:31 PM »
For the past few months I haven't been INTO the hobby as I normally am but this set provided needed revitalization after seeing one of the gags.

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« Reply #39 on: August 03, 2021, 06:29:29 AM »
For the past few months I haven't been INTO the hobby as I normally am but this set provided needed revitalization after seeing one of the gags.

Glad you like 'em! It was time we brought wacky ads back!

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« Reply #40 on: August 04, 2021, 11:25:55 AM »
Just for Fun...

Here's some unofficial binder pages I put together for the Wonky Ad set. These are suitable to print on your home printer and are designed for standard 3/4" 3-ring note books. I've attached the front panel and the spine here, but I'll wait to post the back to avoid any spoilers.

Enjoy and Happy Collecting!

Neil



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« Reply #41 on: August 04, 2021, 12:28:50 PM »
Those are beautiful.  I think I'm going to buy some stock in printer ink.  :D

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« Reply #42 on: August 04, 2021, 02:14:56 PM »
Thanks, Neil!!  Those look great.

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« Reply #43 on: August 04, 2021, 02:38:37 PM »
Thanks Neil. Now all we need is a bunch more sets to fill up the binder! :great:

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« Reply #44 on: August 05, 2021, 02:46:36 AM »
Thanks Neil. Now all we need is a bunch more sets to fill up the binder! :great:

So Neil; are there plans for more Wonky Ads?   

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« Reply #45 on: August 05, 2021, 07:00:47 AM »
Like anything, if this set sells well, there's bound to be more!

Keep your fingers crossed!

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« Reply #46 on: August 05, 2021, 07:41:56 AM »
Like anything, if this set sells well, there's bound to be more!

Keep your fingers crossed!

I did my part as far as purchasing goes!

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« Reply #47 on: August 05, 2021, 09:54:02 AM »
Thanks Pat for all the support, and to everyone else that purchased sets! Hoping we can do a followup set soon!

And thanks to the other artists for doing some amazing sketches

Neil

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« Reply #48 on: August 05, 2021, 10:18:11 AM »
Had Fun doing these large sketch cards! Hoping for another series soon!!!

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« Reply #49 on: August 05, 2021, 11:56:44 AM »
Thanks Pat for all the support, and to everyone else that purchased sets! Hoping we can do a followup set soon!

And thanks to the other artists for doing some amazing sketches

Neil

Waiting to see the sales numbers - fingers crossed!!

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« Reply #50 on: August 05, 2021, 12:43:05 PM »
Waiting to see the sales numbers - fingers crossed!!

Definitely!

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« Reply #51 on: August 06, 2021, 09:07:28 AM »
Waiting to see the sales numbers - fingers crossed!!
Now posted.  768 sets.
I’d say that’s a pretty decent showing.
(I believe that’s out of 1000 that were available)

Looking forward to receiving my sets!

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« Reply #52 on: August 11, 2021, 12:34:13 PM »
Now posted.  768 sets.
I’d say that’s a pretty decent showing.
(I believe that’s out of 1000 that were available)

Looking forward to receiving my sets!

I'd say that's a pretty good number!

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« Reply #53 on: August 11, 2021, 01:44:17 PM »
I'd say that's a pretty good number!

What happens with the leftovers?
Marc

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« Reply #54 on: August 11, 2021, 02:09:20 PM »
What happens with the leftovers?

They're next month's garage sale fodder for sure

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« Reply #55 on: August 11, 2021, 02:10:41 PM »
Now posted.  768 sets.
I’d say that’s a pretty decent showing.

I'm always curious how many unique buyers that number includes.  I'm sure there are a lot of people who bought 10 or more sets.

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« Reply #56 on: August 13, 2021, 11:42:38 AM »
It’s Friday, so guess what that means?
Time for a shipping notice, of course!
Thought I was getting my July Wacky set, but it’s actually my Ads set.
That’s quick!

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« Reply #57 on: August 13, 2021, 11:46:14 AM »
Cool! Those July sets should be soon as well. Usually a few days after the newest set shows up on Topps.

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« Reply #58 on: August 13, 2021, 12:44:48 PM »
It’s Friday, so guess what that means?
Time for a shipping notice, of course!
Thought I was getting my July Wacky set, but it’s actually my Ads set.
That’s quick!

I guess the Ad sets were already printed and assembled because there are sketches. 

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« Reply #59 on: August 13, 2021, 02:32:50 PM »
My July set has shipped, Wonky Ads have not.

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« Reply #60 on: August 13, 2021, 02:34:28 PM »
A shipping notice at 4:38pm is always a welcome treat to start the weekend.

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« Reply #61 on: August 13, 2021, 10:38:53 PM »
My July set has shipped, Wonky Ads have not.

My Wonky Ads shipped but not the July sets  :-\

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« Reply #62 on: August 14, 2021, 12:45:11 AM »
My Wonky Ads shipped but not the July sets  :-\
Reverse for me: July sets shipped not Wacky ads yet.

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« Reply #63 on: August 14, 2021, 12:52:22 AM »
Just for Fun...

Here's some unofficial binder pages I put together for the Wonky Ad set. These are suitable to print on your home printer and are designed for standard 3/4" 3-ring note books. I've attached the front panel and the spine here, but I'll wait to post the back to avoid any spoilers.

Enjoy and Happy Collecting!

Neil



What size ultra pro sheets do you buy to protect the Wacky ads?
Thanks.

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« Reply #64 on: August 14, 2021, 05:10:38 AM »
What size ultra pro sheets do you buy to protect the Wacky ads?
Thanks.

4-pockets.
Marc

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« Reply #65 on: August 15, 2021, 02:34:19 PM »
Anyone else get the always welcoming "shipment exception" on their tracking adding three additional days to shipment?
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« Reply #66 on: August 15, 2021, 02:38:48 PM »
Anyone else get the always welcoming "shipment exception" on their tracking three additional days to shipment?

Not here - just checked, and mine are already in Queens so I should have them tomorrow.

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« Reply #67 on: August 15, 2021, 03:19:50 PM »
A shipping notice at 4:38pm is always a welcome treat to start the weekend.
ugh. not when you pay extra for fast shipping. the package just sits around for two days before going anywhere.
this is probably the 5th or 6th straight Wacky shipment on a Friday in a row. It's clearly intentional.

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« Reply #68 on: August 15, 2021, 03:24:07 PM »
ugh. not when you pay extra for fast shipping. the package just sits around for two days before going anywhere.
this is probably the 5th or 6th straight Wacky shipment on a Friday in a row. It's clearly intentional.

I agree.  I fully expect that my July sets will not ship until this Friday.  But, if I don't pay for special shipping, my Wackys often go on an odyssey to get from Florida to New York, and then there is the risk that they will never arrive.

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Re: Wonky Ads! Are Wacky ads back?!!
« Reply #69 on: August 15, 2021, 03:37:00 PM »
ugh. not when you pay extra for fast shipping. the package just sits around for two days before going anywhere.
this is probably the 5th or 6th straight Wacky shipment on a Friday in a row. It's clearly intentional.

Yep, the infamous 3 day “overnight” shipping.
aka Scot Leibacher (no trademark)