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Offline Lavirus

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #105 on: October 21, 2024, 06:47:19 PM »
Would any of the insiders reveal if we should except variations, numbered or otherwise?

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #106 on: October 22, 2024, 12:18:36 AM »
Would any of the insiders reveal if we should except variations, numbered or otherwise?

I dunno about expecting variations, but I would certainly accept one over excepting it.    ;)
Send me your borderless wackys!

Offline DrDeal

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #107 on: October 22, 2024, 01:51:12 AM »
I do except your xplanation.  ;) ;) ;)

Offline bwing

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #108 on: October 22, 2024, 03:36:54 AM »
With this selling out so quickly and the idea that the sets are already printed - shouldn't these ship soon?

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #109 on: October 22, 2024, 04:55:37 AM »
That's what I get for posting from my phone...  :-\

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #110 on: October 22, 2024, 06:33:50 AM »
Maybe Topps should modify their business model. I get the limited ten pack boxes, with hits/sketches/etc. However, there are many Wacky fans that really don't care to much about all the extra/rares. Many prefer just snagging base sets.

I suggest still having their limited box sets at their higher prices for all the major hits (get their money's worth), and then sell single packs with a smaller chance to snag same/similar random hits/variations. With these packs going back to a colorful wacky packages wrappers, instead of the boring silver wrappers. In fact, maybe have variation wrappers too....similar to back in the day when BATMAN cards would have wrappers with each character on the wrappers (one with Batman, Robin, Joker, etc).

This way it will allow more reach to novice collectors to give Wacky Packages a chance without breaking the bank (I understand this isn't Topps' many target audience). At the same time I know this would also give scalpers more changes to flip products.

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #111 on: October 22, 2024, 09:15:53 AM »
Do they usually send shipping notifications? Wouldn’t it make sense for people to get their Halloween wackys, you know, before Halloween….

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #112 on: October 22, 2024, 09:42:53 AM »
This point has been brought up for previous Wacky Halloween releases, but the "receive in time for Halloween" never seems to happen...  :sad:

However, the excellence of the releases always seems to make up for it!
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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #113 on: October 22, 2024, 11:12:45 AM »
Do they usually send shipping notifications?
Yes, Topps will always send an email notification for the shipment of any product that you order from them.

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #114 on: October 22, 2024, 04:05:07 PM »
Ye of little faith. Shipping is supposed to start on the 24th, which means we'd get them in time for Halloween. We'll see!

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #115 on: October 22, 2024, 07:34:17 PM »
No change in the model. It’s been this way for years. Any set with stated odds for numbered cards or sketches is limited to a specific print run determined by the number of those pulls. They’re likely printed and ready to pack by the time they go on sale.
The past few sets had 50 base cards, whereas this one had 36. With fewer chase cards, the print run is smaller. That, combined with everyone’s love of Halloween, it sold out faster than other sets.
When the weekly, then monthly sets were being issued, I remember seeing final statistics on print runs, which varied a bit from release to release.  Old School too no?  I’m not completely delusional on this.

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #116 on: October 23, 2024, 05:24:52 AM »
When the weekly, then monthly sets were being issued, I remember seeing final statistics on print runs, which varied a bit from release to release.  Old School too no?  I’m not completely delusional on this.
True, the weekly and monthly were different than these recent ANS, and had fixed sales windows with different total print runs each set.
Topps mostly goes with two different sales methods- fixed sales window or fixed card odds
The fixed sales window will have an unlimited print run, but is only available for a short time.
The fixed card odds (predetermined limited total number of boxes) usually have an unlimited sales window. They will stay listed until they sell out. Could be just 1 hour, or several days, or far longer sometimes.

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #117 on: October 28, 2024, 02:36:38 PM »
Today is October 28….and no shipping notice…so im gonna conclude we wont have these by Halloween….

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #118 on: October 28, 2024, 04:56:57 PM »
Today is October 28….and no shipping notice…so im gonna conclude we wont have these by Halloween….

Do we ever?

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #119 on: October 28, 2024, 05:10:05 PM »
Today is October 28….and no shipping notice…so im gonna conclude we wont have these by Halloween….

I predict shipping notices will go out Friday, late afternoon.   :P
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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #120 on: October 29, 2024, 09:53:21 AM »
Do we ever?

Tru Dat - Freakin TOPPS >:D >:D

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #121 on: October 29, 2024, 04:10:09 PM »
I predict shipping notices will go out Friday, late afternoon.   :P

Glad to be wrong. Looks like the release shipped today.
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Offline dth1971

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #122 on: October 29, 2024, 05:54:28 PM »
Glad to be wrong. Looks like the release shipped today.

If you got the shipping notice, will it arrive on Halloween in 2 days more or less?

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #123 on: October 29, 2024, 06:48:29 PM »
If you got the shipping notice, will it arrive on Halloween in 2 days more or less?

I did not pay for overnight delivery this time around so I am guessing Monday for me.  But would be glad to be wrong again.
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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #124 on: October 29, 2024, 07:46:38 PM »
I paid extra for expedited shipping…It literally says I will get mine….Friday afternoon….Nov. 1…

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #125 on: October 30, 2024, 02:04:34 AM »
My notice says I should have them by 8 pm, Halloween night!   :great: :great:

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #126 on: October 30, 2024, 07:12:59 AM »
Me to  :great: :great:

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #127 on: October 30, 2024, 03:06:51 PM »
My notice says I should have them by 8 pm, Halloween night!   :great: :great:
just got my notice, and it should be the same for me - arrival amongst all the trick or treaters on Halloween night!

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #128 on: October 30, 2024, 05:46:44 PM »
No soup for me? No notices

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #129 on: October 31, 2024, 11:35:30 AM »
Just got my Halloween Wackys! Wow Neil and all the rest of the artists, you did a great job on these! I already have a bunch of favorites. It's fun opening packs and pulling all monster/scary themed titles. Happy Halloween!

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #130 on: October 31, 2024, 11:54:49 AM »
I am opening now, and having a blast!  Happy Halloween everyone!!

As a side note, it is really warm where you are?  It is 78 degrees here, and my attic fan kicked on!  The poor kids are gonna sweat to death, and have melted candy!

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #131 on: October 31, 2024, 12:33:30 PM »
Ha ha ya, sunny and 82° here. No trick or treaters on our street, but they all visit a house a few blocks away that has a huge Halloween setup every year. I saw it last year and it's amazing.

I am opening now, and having a blast!  Happy Halloween everyone!!

As a side note, it is really warm where you are?  It is 78 degrees here, and my attic fan kicked on!  The poor kids are gonna sweat to death, and have melted candy!

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #132 on: October 31, 2024, 12:50:02 PM »
Just got my Halloween Wackys! Wow Neil and all the rest of the artists, you did a great job on these! I already have a bunch of favorites. It's fun opening packs and pulling all monster/scary themed titles. Happy Halloween!

Ahhh! Music to an artist's ears! Thank you for commenting on our hard work and letting us know the effort was worth it! We enjoy creating them as much as you've enjoyed seeing them!

Offline DrDeal

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #133 on: October 31, 2024, 02:05:23 PM »
I am opening now, and having a blast!  Happy Halloween everyone!!

As a side note, it is really warm where you are?  It is 78 degrees here, and my attic fan kicked on!  The poor kids are gonna sweat to death, and have melted candy!

Congrats on being first Pat. Please post if your pull rates for Comics/ Attackys / Wonkys etc match stated odds.

Thanks,  Andrew

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #134 on: October 31, 2024, 02:10:03 PM »
Opening mine as well...got a great sketch by Simone Arena!
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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #135 on: October 31, 2024, 05:00:27 PM »
Received mine this afternoon :D

Opened one box so far and here are my results:

48 different base cards (out of 64)  - 72 in set

checklist - 6 different puzzle backs  (2 extras)

1 wonky
2 wrapper
1 attacky
1 comic
1 color sketch Bobby Blakey
1 gold foil  /50
1 spiderweb /25


  Hopefully I can complete the base set in the 2nd box.



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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #136 on: October 31, 2024, 05:43:58 PM »
The foils are really great this time.
The golden orange as the main one, and the spiderweb as the tough one, both look really nice.
Both allow for the Wacky image to be in full color, unlike when there's a sepia tone version.

One thing that stood out was that the masking for the gold foil was off on a few of the cards.
Most noticeable is #6 Skull, which has the #5 Pus masking
Another is #32 Clawssen. Not as obvious, but there's oddball masking near the lid.



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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #137 on: November 01, 2024, 02:03:52 AM »
Congrats on being first Pat. Please post if your pull rates for Comics/ Attackys / Wonkys etc match stated odds.

Thanks,  Andrew

My pull rates were about as expected for 20 boxes.

Comics:  29
Attackys:  21
Wrappers:  40
Wonkys:  10
Gold Foils:  26
Spiderweb Foils:  14
Sketches:  20

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #138 on: November 01, 2024, 04:59:25 AM »
All the ratios for the chase cards were on the mark.

After 2 boxes, I still needed 5 base cards and did finally complete the set in my third box.

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Re: Wacky Halloween 2024!!!
« Reply #139 on: November 01, 2024, 06:50:10 AM »
Those look great! Fed Ex just pushed my delivery back to Saturday. Good thing i paid extra for fake expedited shipping!

 

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