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Title: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on September 19, 2019, 05:32:55 AM
Keep your eyes peeled to the stars
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 19, 2019, 07:27:12 AM
😳😳😳
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: mikecho on September 19, 2019, 10:47:05 AM
It's got to be either a new set of Attacky Packages or Mars Attacks: Uprising (the sequel to Mars Attacks: Invasion and Mars Attacks: Occupation).

Please let it be either one or the other.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: DrDeal on September 19, 2019, 02:32:40 PM
Celestially intriguing  8)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: drono on September 19, 2019, 03:10:44 PM
That would be nice!

Maybe...

Mars was a regular neighbor in the night sky until July, when it drifted further into the sun’s glare and “disappeared” from our sky. In September, Mars is behind the sun and this bizarre event is known as solar conjunction.

If I were a Martian, I would think that's the perfect time to attack.  If Jack Horkheimer were still alive, I'm sure he could tell us.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: 6_Fooey_Ounces on September 19, 2019, 05:07:37 PM
If Jack Horkheimer were still alive, I'm sure he could tell us.


"Keep looking up!"
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 20, 2019, 02:15:22 PM
now available online for 1 week!!

wooot!!!

https://www.topps.com/2019-topps-on-demand-set-15-wacky-packages-attacky-packages.html

lots not explained on there.
15 cards, but sold 5 to a 'pack'
does buying 3 packs guarantee a set?


(https://i.postimg.cc/6qqv5KDm/Attacky2.png)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 20, 2019, 04:05:45 PM
I’m going to order several packs. Anyone on here that wants to set up trades or extra parallel backs for sale/trade let me know! 
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 20, 2019, 04:13:31 PM
Hey Neil! Can’t wait to get this set. Could you answer a few questions?
1. Is there a checklist in every pack?, is it ramdom?, does it take the place of one of the cards?
2. If you order 3 packs do you get a full set?
3. Are the parallel cards just the MA version of the WP Red Ludlow back (ps very cool touch!)
4. Is there a wrapper for these cards? Or are they just packed in a clear cello pack?

Thank you for making this set happen!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 20, 2019, 04:25:13 PM

1. Is there a checklist in every pack?, is it ramdom?, does it take the place of one of the cards?
my guess is the checklist is on the back of the Gadzooka Attacky Packages title card (and possibly one per pack)
but as neither of those items are listed, just pictured, Topps still has some serious explaining to do
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 20, 2019, 04:53:56 PM
Yeah I think you’re right about the checklist. Surprised/not surprised there’s not really much info about the set. Hopefully Neil can answer some questions.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Swiski on September 20, 2019, 04:56:26 PM
I hope 3 packs gets us a complete set! I ordered only 3. I have a $5 rewards that I can't use on it, so I'm a little bummed out! Does the rewards only work on their old crap?! I tried it on a Star Wars set not too long ago and the rewards code didn't work either! It says "$5 off your next order"
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on September 20, 2019, 05:24:14 PM
Sorry folks! I don't know much about the sales arrangement, but as some of you mentioned, it would seem that it takes 3 sets to get all 15 cards. It would also make sense that a checklist appears in each set, but I'd need to touch base with Topps to confirm that.  There is no wrapper for the set.

By the way, there's a few items that I don't see shown in the promotion, so maybe they're saving these as a surprise? Don't know yet, but I'll try to find out soon...


Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 20, 2019, 06:37:16 PM
Thanks Neil. Hope there’s more info soon. Either way...this is an exciting set!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Swiski on September 20, 2019, 08:52:00 PM
Yes...thank you Neil for putting this all together! The preview artwork for these shown on Topps' site is perfection!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: DrDeal on September 21, 2019, 02:24:54 AM
I ordered 3 packs. Looks great!  So cool to see a Wacky related item sold through Topps at a fair price!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on September 21, 2019, 02:40:23 AM
Sorry folks! I don't know much about the sales arrangement, but as some of you mentioned, it would seem that it takes 3 sets to get all 15 cards. It would also make sense that a checklist appears in each set, but I'd need to touch base with Topps to confirm that.  There is no wrapper for the set.

By the way, there's a few items that I don't see shown in the promotion, so maybe they're saving these as a surprise? Don't know yet, but I'll try to find out soon...

Looks great!  But, I do wish they had provided more information.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: JasonLiebig on September 21, 2019, 06:32:39 AM
Ordered three "packs".   Always love these releases, Neil. 
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on September 21, 2019, 11:12:32 AM
Looks great!  But, I do wish they had provided more information.

Thanks Pat, Yeah, it would be nice if all the details were posted, but ultimately, I think collectors will be really happy with the set. At least, if you enjoy wacky martian madness ;)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on September 21, 2019, 02:37:19 PM
Thanks Pat, Yeah, it would be nice if all the details were posted, but ultimately, I think collectors will be really happy with the set. At least, if you enjoy wacky martian madness ;)

I definitely enjoy Martian madness!  Sometimes I even watch My Favorite Martian at 4am  :]

The thing with these limited sales is that if you really like what they send you and want extras, or if you don't end up with one of everything, you can't order any more.  That's why I keep saying they should give lots of details.  Needless to say, I'm ordering and looking forward to the cards!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on September 21, 2019, 02:53:01 PM
Good point Pat. More info would be much appreciated. I'm ordering 3 and hoping for a complete set. If not, maybe we can work some trades here.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on September 21, 2019, 03:20:44 PM
Good point Pat. More info would be much appreciated. I'm ordering 3 and hoping for a complete set. If not, maybe we can work some trades here.

Trading here is a wonderful thing, and saves us all a lot of money!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Baked Bears on September 21, 2019, 03:41:02 PM
I'm in for trading if it comes to that.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 21, 2019, 03:49:34 PM
Count me in for trades. I’ve ordered 10 sets with the hopes of getting as many different variant backs as I can and trade for the rest. If the packs are divided well, I should get 3 full sets of the regular set. More than happy to use those to trade or help others complete their sets.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: crackedjerk on September 21, 2019, 04:48:49 PM
Sorry folks! I don't know much about the sales arrangement, but as some of you mentioned, it would seem that it takes 3 sets to get all 15 cards. It would also make sense that a checklist appears in each set, but I'd need to touch base with Topps to confirm that.  There is no wrapper for the set.

By the way, there's a few items that I don't see shown in the promotion, so maybe they're saving these as a surprise? Don't know yet, but I'll try to find out soon...

Thanks for what info you have shared with us, Neil, and for anything else you can find out.  I'm debating between three and four "packs" as I want to get the whole set (and hoping three packs will do it, but buying an extra one to help out if three isn't enough).  I do wish there was a wrapper as I'd be happy to have an unopened pack for my pack collection, but I guess it's a moot point on that count.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 23, 2019, 12:44:07 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/mZpDMCKw/Screen-Shot-2019-09-23-at-2-43-23-PM.png)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Alexeirex on September 23, 2019, 01:28:38 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/mZpDMCKw/Screen-Shot-2019-09-23-at-2-43-23-PM.png)

That's a Topps missive?? wow!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on September 24, 2019, 10:29:20 PM
Helping the cause- got three packs and if they the have the same I can trade with some awesome folks here
Hopefully, enough sets bought that will get Neil another gig like this  :] :great:
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: ToadallyDude on September 25, 2019, 04:58:41 PM
Great to see the spirit of 'trading' back in Wackys.  I hope there aren't too many alt-backs or weird borders, etc.  I'm in for trading, too, though.  Not sure when they'll arrive with free shipping, though.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: crackedjerk on September 25, 2019, 05:28:40 PM
Just bought my three sets and looking forward to these.  While trading via mail is not nearly as much fun as trading in person, I hope I'll get a full set but perhaps do some trading of the chase cards.

I paid tax on my order.  I don't recall doing that with Topps before.  Does anyone know why/when that started?
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 26, 2019, 09:23:52 AM
Last day to buy online from Topps.
Get’em while you can
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 26, 2019, 09:41:15 AM
Fingers crossed they don’t take too long to arrive. Then let the trading begin!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Baked Bears on September 26, 2019, 01:31:24 PM

I paid tax on my order.  I don't recall doing that with Topps before.  Does anyone know why/when that started?

I believe this happened in the past few months.  Certain states are demanding to get their fair share of sales tax revenue from online sales.  In addition to Topps, I've had to pay sales tax on all of my recent Amazon orders.  Seems they'll get you any which way they can.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: bigtomi on September 26, 2019, 02:59:04 PM
In addition to Topps, I've had to pay sales tax on all of my recent Amazon orders.
eBay, as well.   :sad:
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: vahsurfer on September 26, 2019, 04:10:34 PM
I BELIEVE...do not quote me - As in the case of Amazon, IF it ships from YOUR STATE, and they are greedy whores who spend like drunken sailors, they will charge you sales tax.

Richard
#StayWacky
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: View-Monster on September 26, 2019, 10:29:31 PM
It's no longer a case of where it ships from but instead where it ships to...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota_v._Wayfair,_Inc.

Based on that Supreme Court decision, a state can decide whether or not to collect tax on out-of-state e-commerce. Amazon collects tax on orders from all 50 states now, Newegg is close behind, and eBay is at 27 states:

Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming

--
VM
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 27, 2019, 08:36:27 AM
About 20 minutes left to buy! Go support this set!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 27, 2019, 09:03:27 AM
Looks like the link is still live for now. You can still add to cart.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 27, 2019, 09:07:59 AM
Yep, countdown zeroed out, but can still be purchased. Get’em while you can
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on September 27, 2019, 11:44:39 AM
I've been paying tax on Topps orders since the beginning of online orders because they have a physical presence in New York (they even charged tax on ebay Topps Vault auctions), and Amazon has sometimes charged me, depending on the seller.  As of this year, Ebay and Amazon charge tax on everything, and I have to say, it is causing me to buy/bid less.  The sales tax on shipping really makes me mad!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 27, 2019, 07:53:08 PM
Sales figure is posted

1147 packs sold (382 full sets)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on September 28, 2019, 02:34:53 AM
Sales figure is posted

1147 packs sold (382 full sets)

Hopefully that will be good enough to keep new sets coming!  I tried to order 3 extra packs on the last day but just missed the deadline.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 28, 2019, 06:18:12 AM
Hopefully that will be good enough to keep new sets coming!  I tried to order 3 extra packs on the last day but just missed the deadline.
looks like this one is about 40 more total sets than last time, which seems like a good sign to keep these coming out in the future
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on September 28, 2019, 04:39:09 PM
Just bought my three sets and looking forward to these.  While trading via mail is not nearly as much fun as trading in person, I hope I'll get a full set but perhaps do some trading of the chase cards.

I paid tax on my order.  I don't recall doing that with Topps before.  Does anyone know why/when that started?

If you live in the same state as Topps, they will charge tax. Of course, that is all supposed to be changing to where all internet sales are supposed to be taxable. I've yet to see it personally and if it never happens all the better. To me, no tax and free shipping are two of the best reasons to buy online.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on October 03, 2019, 03:09:02 PM
got a shipping notice today! woo hoo!
might get them by next weekend, I would guess
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on October 03, 2019, 03:26:56 PM
Did you pay for shipping or did you choose the free shipping option?
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on October 03, 2019, 04:36:42 PM
got a shipping notice today! woo hoo!
might get them by next weekend, I would guess

Me too!  I went with the free shipping, so like you I'm hoping to get them by next weekend.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on October 03, 2019, 09:09:06 PM
And just received my shipping notice as well! :)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on October 05, 2019, 10:42:58 AM
Just got my Three packs and the art is Neilrific!
Now the down side- If you pay for a three pack you would assume TOPPS will get a complete set. Not the case.

If anyone is willing to trade a 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 15
I have extra- 3, 4 x2, 10, 11, 12

PM me

Thanks
Mike
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: zerostreet on October 05, 2019, 11:08:47 AM
Got my sets today as well. Love the set!

Ordered 3 and got 10 of the 15 cards.


(https://i.postimg.cc/2q4xdcHz/IMG-20191005-140132b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2q4xdcHz)


Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on October 05, 2019, 11:58:08 AM
Looks like I'll be lucky to get Wednesday delivery.  Can't play and trade yet   :sad:
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: zerostreet on October 05, 2019, 12:04:58 PM
Looks like I'll be lucky to get Wednesday delivery.  Can't play and trade yet   :sad:

Don't know where Choke Wagon lives but I'm about 10 minutes from the printers...matter of fact they printed my Fearsome Weirdos.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on October 05, 2019, 01:26:06 PM
Don't know where Choke Wagon lives but I'm about 10 minutes from the printers...matter of fact they printed my Fearsome Weirdos.

I live 20 minutes from the printer in Sunrise, Fl.  :] :]
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: rdsjnk on October 05, 2019, 01:47:45 PM
Got mine yesterday - 10 packs = 1 complete set  :-\
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: cmgmd on October 05, 2019, 02:11:49 PM
Got mine today.  Absolutely the worst collation ever! 😡 Bought fifteen "packs".  Made only one complete set. 🤯
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: cmgmd on October 05, 2019, 02:26:50 PM
Started a separate thread for trading...
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on October 05, 2019, 03:33:38 PM
Mine are scheduled for Thursday.

sounds like I'll need to do a LOT of trading to make some sets
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on October 05, 2019, 03:57:19 PM
Haven’t got mine yet...bought 10 packs. Doesn’t sound like the collation is very good. Guessing I’ll have lots to trade. Will post in trading section as soon as I receive them.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on October 05, 2019, 05:41:23 PM
Makes me think of the latest GPK release, where the 8 collector box cases contain 7 of one tombstone and 1 of another
Collation has gone to crap
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Zenergizer on October 05, 2019, 06:05:15 PM
no shipment and no notification of any pending delivery from up here in G.O.A.T. territory  :1rij:
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Swiski on October 05, 2019, 07:00:45 PM
So people who ordered 10+ packs of 5 are only getting one complete set of 15 cards?!!!! I thought for sure each pack you buy gets you one of three different groups of 5 cards. One guy bought 3 packs and got 10 of 15. So which 5-card group is super rare that people can't get more than one complete set? Aren't they equally printed. Confused!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on October 06, 2019, 12:43:23 AM
Makes me think of the latest GPK release, where the 8 collector box cases contain 7 of one tombstone and 1 of another
Collation has gone gone to crap

How many tombstones are there - 8?
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on October 06, 2019, 07:23:30 AM
How many tombstones are there - 8?
I believe there are 12 different
can't imagine opening a case of 8, and finding every box has the same insert!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on October 06, 2019, 07:32:31 AM
So people who ordered 10+ packs of 5 are only getting one complete set of 15 cards?!!!! I thought for sure each pack you buy gets you one of three different groups of 5 cards. One guy bought 3 packs and got 10 of 15. So which 5-card group is super rare that people can't get more than one complete set? Aren't they equally printed. Confused!

Again one of Topps evil ploys- no guarantee complete set if you bought 3 packs. Hence BUY MORE POLICY. Then they throw Ludlow chase cards to complicate matters
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: DrDeal on October 06, 2019, 12:59:43 PM
Hope fully we can trade with each other to complete our sets. I purchased three packs.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: rdsjnk on October 06, 2019, 04:28:37 PM
Got mine yesterday - 10 packs = 1 complete set  :-\

Out of the 10 packs I purchased, 5 had the same Crudlow back card.  :sad:
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: drono on October 06, 2019, 06:52:58 PM
Again one of Topps evil ploys- no guarantee complete set if you bought 3 packs. Hence BUY MORE POLICY. Then they throw Ludlow chase cards to complicate matters

That ploy only works if you can buy more, but you can't.  Even if they had completely collated their packs and you ordered three, you might have gotten the same three. 

Since there are 15 ludlow cards, I wonder if there are 15 different pack configurations.  Did anyone write down the contents of each pack?

Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Swiski on October 07, 2019, 10:03:36 AM
I was confused earlier! I thought people who ordered 10+ packs didn't get a complete set of the 15 basic cards. You guys are talking about the Ludlow variants, correct? I can't imagine buying that many packs and not getting the combination of 3 packs of 5 cards without getting a basic set of 15.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: cmgmd on October 07, 2019, 10:31:54 AM
Unfortunately, I was referring to the base cards.  Bought 15 packs and was only able to make 1 complete regular set. 
Actually got 10 unique Crudlows and 5 dupes.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Alexeirex on October 07, 2019, 11:57:11 AM
Why no pictures posted yet of these cards???
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on October 07, 2019, 01:03:19 PM
Here are some photos from a set for sale on eBay...I still haven’t gotten mine yet.
(https://i.postimg.cc/w3Myf9Tw/04017767-F821-4-ADC-9629-1-E902-B400-E0-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w3Myf9Tw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zyCVbB0G/748-F65-DC-4-E96-46-F9-81-CD-846946-D9-E0-E2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zyCVbB0G)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Alexeirex on October 07, 2019, 05:53:03 PM
Here are some photos from a set for sale on eBay...I still haven’t gotten mine yet.
(https://i.postimg.cc/w3Myf9Tw/04017767-F821-4-ADC-9629-1-E902-B400-E0-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w3Myf9Tw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zyCVbB0G/748-F65-DC-4-E96-46-F9-81-CD-846946-D9-E0-E2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zyCVbB0G)

Thanks!
Alex
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Alexeirex on October 08, 2019, 09:56:04 AM
Haven't gotten my packs yet but I have a question - is there one Ludlow back card per pack? Or are there sometimes more?
A
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on October 08, 2019, 10:16:29 AM
Haven't gotten my packs yet but I have a question - is there one Ludlow back card per pack? Or are there sometimes more?
A

1 ludlow "attacky-back" per pack, along with 5 base cards.  The first 9 base card backs make up a puzzle (a new piece of art), card 10 has a checklist back, card 11 has a pic of the puzzle art, and the last 4 have coupon backs.  All in all, very well done.  But, once again, if you put your stickers in pages, you'll have to put 1-9 in the wrong numerical in order to have the puzzle line up on the reverse of the page.  I don't understand - sometimes they seem to plan for it, and sometimes they don't.   :-\
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on October 08, 2019, 01:44:59 PM
Regarding collation - there does not appear to have been any attempt in that area.  This is not like some other times where there were 2 or 3 groups that repeated; these packs looked completely random.  And, with the buying window long closed, I expect there to be a LOT of trading here!!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Choke_Wagon on October 08, 2019, 11:13:46 PM
All these cards are all done a digital press which means they could have easily made complete sets available unlike if it had been printed in a large offset press- like they do with bigger set collections. Topps really makes it tough to deal with if they do these shenanigans.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on October 09, 2019, 10:05:24 AM
Has anyone tried to peel one yet?
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Alexeirex on October 11, 2019, 10:33:09 AM
I still haven't gotten mine yet - penalty for living in California!
A
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: ToadallyDude on October 11, 2019, 03:28:29 PM
I still haven't gotten mine yet - penalty for living in California!
A

I just got mine today in CA.  Cool art.  Weird collation, though. 
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on October 12, 2019, 04:36:23 AM
I just got mine today in CA.  Cool art.  Weird collation, though.

I would call the "collation" nonexistent.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: g.u.e.s.t. on October 13, 2019, 10:30:50 AM
I finally opened my 3 packs today. I got 10 of 15 and 3 ludlows. Hoping to do some trading here.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Alexeirex on October 19, 2019, 11:38:27 AM
I finally got my packs today - 6 packs and not a complete set!!! Off to the trading post...
A
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on October 19, 2019, 11:48:36 AM
I’ve got lots of bass cards available at the trading post!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: ToadallyDude on November 01, 2019, 04:48:51 PM
I would call the "collation" nonexistent.

Not sure how, but I ended up getting 2 luds in 1 pack & none in another (unless a card slipped out while I was opening them or something).
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 21, 2020, 01:41:34 PM
keep your eyes peeled to the stars (again)...
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on January 21, 2020, 02:16:08 PM
 :^)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Joe G. on January 21, 2020, 09:50:12 PM
keep your eyes peeled to the stars (again)...

Ack, Ack, Ack! *




*translation:  Awesome!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: DrDeal on January 22, 2020, 03:39:02 AM
keep your eyes peeled to the stars (again)...


Will do!  Thanks
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Zenergizer on January 22, 2020, 04:53:02 AM
let me add....

eep
opp
ork
ah ah
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on January 22, 2020, 05:01:04 AM
It's a moo-moo!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: sco(o)t on January 22, 2020, 11:02:08 AM
let me add....

eep
opp
ork
ah ah

Translation:  I love you
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: bigtomi on January 22, 2020, 03:38:28 PM
eep
opp
ork
ah ah
ting tang, willa walla bing bang?

lol...I know it's from the Jetsons
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 22, 2020, 05:23:27 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/HcsHghV5/MA2-14-150dpi.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HcsHghV5)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: BustedFinger on January 22, 2020, 06:22:34 PM
ting tang, willa walla bing bang?

lol...I know it's from the Jetsons

Jet Screamer, baby!! 

Interesting side note, that episode was the second episode of season 1.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on January 22, 2020, 06:46:15 PM
So awesome Neil! Any other details you can share with us?
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on January 22, 2020, 07:50:02 PM
Awwwww, yeah!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 23, 2020, 04:11:14 AM
I have a feeling today might be a good day for Mars
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on January 23, 2020, 06:55:25 AM
Eyes are currently wide open!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: sco(o)t on January 23, 2020, 08:40:55 AM
They're heeeere.



(https://i.postimg.cc/S2RtdGxK/they-re-here.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2RtdGxK)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on January 23, 2020, 09:41:31 AM
They look great!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Joe G. on January 23, 2020, 10:34:57 AM
Neil, so cool and sketch cards yet, you’re too good too us!

https://www.topps.com/2020-topps-on-demand-set-1-mars-attacks-wacky-packages-series-3.html
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Swiski on January 23, 2020, 10:40:44 AM
If we order three packs, are we guaranteed a full basic set of the 15? I forgot how that worked last time.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on January 23, 2020, 10:43:28 AM
Neil, so cool and sketch cards yet, you’re too good too us!

https://www.topps.com/2020-topps-on-demand-set-1-mars-attacks-wacky-packages-series-3.html

Yeah!  Neil, how many sketches did you do?
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on January 23, 2020, 10:46:35 AM
Yeah!  Neil, how many sketches did you do?
All of them 😆

Yeah, would be good to know a number, as that will (should) determine sell out point
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on January 23, 2020, 10:48:38 AM
If we order three packs, are we guaranteed a full basic set of the 15? I forgot how that worked last time.
It did not work at all last time. Seemed like random packing of the 5 base cards.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on January 23, 2020, 10:49:01 AM
All of them 😆


Smart aleck  >:D
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: drono on January 23, 2020, 11:51:01 AM
I guess it's just an oversight, but the checklist card says series 2 but the page says series 3.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qNb5jV02/Attacky-Packages.png) (https://postimg.cc/qNb5jV02)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on January 23, 2020, 11:54:56 AM
It did not work at all last time. Seemed like random packing of the 5 base cards.

I'm expecting the same random packing this time, but we'll see.  At least we know we have a good base of forum friends to trade with!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on January 23, 2020, 04:46:27 PM
I guess it's just an oversight, but the checklist card says series 2 but the page says series 3.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qNb5jV02/Attacky-Packages.png) (https://postimg.cc/qNb5jV02)
strange. This *is* the third set, so the page is right. A 10 card set in 2018 and a 15 card set in 2019

although, checking back, the exact same thing happened with the 2019 set -  the sales page says Series 2, but the checklist card does not.

Only Neil can answer what is correct.

(https://i.postimg.cc/CMG24Dd1/Screen-Shot-2020-01-23-at-6-55-17-PM.png)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 24, 2020, 05:37:34 AM
strange. This *is* the third set, so the page is right. A 10 card set in 2018 and a 15 card set in 2019

although, checking back, the exact same thing happened with the 2019 set -  the sales page says Series 2, but the checklist card does not.

Only Neil can answer what is correct.

(https://i.postimg.cc/CMG24Dd1/Screen-Shot-2020-01-23-at-6-55-17-PM.png)

The mistake on this set is on me. When we launched the 2019 set,  it was the first use of a checklist , so I figured it should be called "Series 1". But because of the previous set, Topps was correctly calling the 2019 set "Series 2". Hence the mixup.

In any event, the 2020 set has been corrected to "Series 3". The website should be updated today.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on January 24, 2020, 06:48:25 AM
In any event, the 2020 set has been corrected to "Series 3". The website should be updated today.

Checklist image has been updated to show ‘3’

My takeaway from all of this is that we need to have a checklist created for the first set. 😁
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: jleonard1967 on January 24, 2020, 07:33:54 AM
I got 10 packs. I should get a base set out of it. 
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Baked Bears on January 24, 2020, 07:48:23 AM
Thanks for whipping up another batch of these, Neil!  My compliments to the chef!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 24, 2020, 12:56:17 PM
Happy to oblige, sir! Here's another kitchen creation...

(https://i.postimg.cc/hJBLGnvZ/MA2-13-L.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJBLGnvZ)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 25, 2020, 06:45:05 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Zv9mkJYR/MA3-Spacship.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Zv9mkJYR)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: paulygsparodies on January 27, 2020, 01:25:57 PM
Mr. Camera, I saw your old school MAD magazine spoof, "MARS",  on Instagram. Reminds me of their 1997 spoof of the movie, Marred Attack." Not bad.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 27, 2020, 03:45:56 PM
Last Call!


(https://i.postimg.cc/RWpnfs5c/AP3-Ply-Bt-L.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWpnfs5c)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: crackedjerk on January 27, 2020, 07:17:24 PM
So I just went to order four packs and pay with paypal.  However, Topps wouldn't let me pay from my paypal balance.  It was only giving me credit card and bank withdrawl options.  Anyone else have this issue?
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 28, 2020, 05:46:38 PM
So I just went to order four packs and pay with paypal.  However, Topps wouldn't let me pay from my paypal balance.  It was only giving me credit card and bank withdrawl options.  Anyone else have this issue?

I let Topps know and they're checking into the issue. I'd recommend trying again tomorrow afternoon.

Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Alexeirex on January 28, 2020, 06:20:37 PM
So I just went to order four packs and pay with paypal.  However, Topps wouldn't let me pay from my paypal balance.  It was only giving me credit card and bank withdrawl options.  Anyone else have this issue?

I got the opposite transaction - paypal took the payment from my cash balance instead of my paypal credit card! I was going to use my cash balance to pay on something else!
A
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: crackedjerk on January 28, 2020, 08:38:50 PM
I let Topps know and they're checking into the issue. I'd recommend trying again tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks for looking into this, Neil!  I just tried again a couple times and couldn't find "pay with balance" anywhere.  So strange!  Not a huge deal, of course, but I have hundreds of dollars right now in paypal balance that I like to use for just such purchases.  I'll try again tomorrow and just pay with my cc if the balance option doesn't present itself.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 29, 2020, 09:19:47 AM
Thanks for looking into this, Neil!  I just tried again a couple times and couldn't find "pay with balance" anywhere.  So strange!  Not a huge deal, of course, but I have hundreds of dollars right now in paypal balance that I like to use for just such purchases.  I'll try again tomorrow and just pay with my cc if the balance option doesn't present itself.

Thanks, I'll pass this along to them and post here if I hear any updates.

Neil
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: crackedjerk on January 29, 2020, 10:10:25 AM
Thanks, I'll pass this along to them and post here if I hear any updates.

Neil

Thanks, Neil!  I would certainly guess it's on paypal's part, not Topps, but who knows. 
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on January 29, 2020, 11:06:17 AM
I just heard back from Topps and they said the paypal issue should be resolved now!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: crackedjerk on January 29, 2020, 04:15:47 PM
I just heard back from Topps and they said the paypal issue should be resolved now!
Thanks, Neil!  Just ordered four packs now.  Haven't gotten a confirmation email, but it all looked like it operated as it should.  Thanks for working on that (and, of course, the set)!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: bludevilok on January 29, 2020, 10:13:52 PM
Crackedjerk, I never got a confirmation email either, when I bought mine last Thursday evening.  This is somewhat strange since Topps has always sent a confirmation email to me immediately after I bought from the web site in the past.  I read the info on the page rather quickly because I was so excited about ordering this set, but I THINK it said that emails would be sent when the orders go out with a tracking number.  Just to make sure, I went to my account page, and the order was listed, waiting to be processed, so I guess it's just a new procedure by Topps.  Now I just hope it doesn't take four weeks to process!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: JasonLiebig on January 29, 2020, 10:40:36 PM
Just ordered four packs!  Whew, I almost missed this one.  Been swamped with a project and haven't been on much since the holidays. 

This set looks like another big win!  So fantastic!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on January 30, 2020, 01:02:30 AM
Crackedjerk, I never got a confirmation email either, when I bought mine last Thursday evening.  This is somewhat strange since Topps has always sent a confirmation email to me immediately after I bought from the web site in the past.  I read the info on the page rather quickly because I was so excited about ordering this set, but I THINK it said that emails would be sent when the orders go out with a tracking number.  Just to make sure, I went to my account page, and the order was listed, waiting to be processed, so I guess it's just a new procedure by Topps.  Now I just hope it doesn't take four weeks to process!

I also thought that Topps didn't send out my confirmations, but it turns out they were in my Junk folder.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: crackedjerk on January 30, 2020, 10:21:15 AM
Crackedjerk, I never got a confirmation email either, when I bought mine last Thursday evening.  This is somewhat strange since Topps has always sent a confirmation email to me immediately after I bought from the web site in the past.  I read the info on the page rather quickly because I was so excited about ordering this set, but I THINK it said that emails would be sent when the orders go out with a tracking number.  Just to make sure, I went to my account page, and the order was listed, waiting to be processed, so I guess it's just a new procedure by Topps.  Now I just hope it doesn't take four weeks to process!

Thanks for the heads up!  I would have suspected the same thing, but as Rawgoo noted, it was indeed in my junk mail folder.  I wasn't too worried but am glad to have it.  Yes, let's hope for some quick delivery on these!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on January 30, 2020, 02:38:14 PM
Looks like 1906 packs were sold! That beats the previous set which was 1147. Bring on series 4!!! Congrats Neil!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: BattleCaps on January 30, 2020, 04:59:32 PM
That's great news about the quantity sold! 

I'm curious, does the number of sketch cards determine if/when there is a sell out?

Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: bigtomi on January 30, 2020, 05:51:09 PM
I'm curious, does the number of sketch cards determine if/when there is a sell out?
I’d say yes.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on January 31, 2020, 12:25:22 AM
I’d say yes.

Seems logical.  I wonder what they'll do with any left over sketch cards?
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on February 01, 2020, 05:37:47 PM
Seems logical.  I wonder what they'll do with any left over sketch cards?

I hope they'll all find their way into collectors hands! If not, I have a few blanks available, so if any wants a custom commission, send me a pm and we can talk details...

Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on September 21, 2020, 09:17:21 AM
I hear September is a great time to star gaze
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: sco(o)t on September 21, 2020, 10:46:08 AM
I hear September is a great time to star gaze

You have our attention.
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 21, 2020, 10:58:25 AM
Mars opposition is actually coming up in early October, making it an excellent time for viewing!  :great:
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 21, 2020, 12:20:14 PM
I hear September is a great time to star gaze

Will be looking up at the stars ⭐️
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Zenergizer on September 21, 2020, 01:11:41 PM
hope the skies are clear! 
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: DrDeal on September 21, 2020, 01:36:43 PM
Mars sightings are always welcome here!  I hope you have "sketched out" a good plan for this release.

Andrew
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: rdsjnk on September 21, 2020, 02:12:28 PM
 :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: BattleCaps on September 21, 2020, 05:54:23 PM
Can't wait!

...though my wallet can  :]
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 22, 2020, 05:52:34 PM
Across the gulf of space on the planet Mars, intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic regarded our Earth with envious eyes, slowly and surely drawing their plans against us...

https://i.postimg.cc/J0RJbc0X/2641-A934-A9-BF-495-E-B6-FA-C63-F1850-F1-AD.jpg
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: DrDeal on September 23, 2020, 02:49:11 AM
Across the gulf of space on the planet Mars, intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic regarded our Earth with envious eyes, slowly and surely drawing their plans against us...

https://i.postimg.cc/J0RJbc0X/2641-A934-A9-BF-495-E-B6-FA-C63-F1850-F1-AD.jpg
Sooooo cool!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Zenergizer on September 23, 2020, 05:49:31 AM
uh-oh, I think we may be close to another impending attack from that Red Planet?
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on September 23, 2020, 01:32:02 PM
uh-oh, I think we may be close to another impending attack from that Red Planet?

Prepare for the red menace!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: koduck on September 24, 2020, 09:56:18 AM
Landing today on Topps.com!!! Attacky Packages Series 4! Here's a sneak peak at one of the titles: Life Cravers. Concept by our very own Baked Bears (Rob Hall)...

(https://i.postimg.cc/r0RN3VqR/AP4-LCRVRS.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0RN3VqR)
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: zerostreet on September 24, 2020, 09:59:42 AM
Landing today on Topps.com!!! Attacky Packages Series 4! Here's a sneak peak at one of the titles: Life Cravers. Concept by our very own Baked Bears (Rob Hall)...

(https://i.postimg.cc/r0RN3VqR/AP4-LCRVRS.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0RN3VqR)

Nice!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 24, 2020, 10:50:29 AM
Landing today on Topps.com!!! Attacky Packages Series 4! Here's a sneak peak at one of the titles: Life Cravers. Concept by our very own Baked Bears (Rob Hall)...

(https://i.postimg.cc/r0RN3VqR/AP4-LCRVRS.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0RN3VqR)

Neil! This looks amazing! I’m so excited to see these mashups. It’s such a fun series. Keep them coming. You’ve all been so busy with Wackies this year!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: zerostreet on September 24, 2020, 11:47:15 AM
It's up!
https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles/online-brands/2020-topps-on-demand-set-20-mars-attacks-wacky-packages-series-4.html
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on September 24, 2020, 11:57:16 AM
Quite a different arrangement to the card packing this time.
Excellent that a full set can be bought in one pack!
And there’s a header card!

Standard ludlow backs, but now all of them have coupons.
Plus four glow in the dark cards.

And super bonus of the sketch art boxes. Very tough odds, but awesome for whoever is lucky enough to get one!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Dr.M on September 24, 2020, 12:08:33 PM
I had to order 4 to try to get all of the glow in the dark cards. Hopefully the collation will be good! Same with the coupon back and Ludlows. Fingers crossed for a sketch card or 2 and maybe that box art! Thanks Neil. Looks like you’ve hit another home run!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: BattleCaps on September 24, 2020, 12:57:35 PM
The sketch artist boxes look great! 

Love these sets, so my wallet will bite..I'll just cancel Christmas this year  :D
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: DrDeal on September 24, 2020, 01:03:01 PM
My sense is this will sell out sooner than later.  Nice set! Order placed. Mars Rules!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Alexeirex on September 24, 2020, 01:58:57 PM
Landing today on Topps.com!!! Attacky Packages Series 4! Here's a sneak peak at one of the titles: Life Cravers. Concept by our very own Baked Bears (Rob Hall)...

(https://i.postimg.cc/r0RN3VqR/AP4-LCRVRS.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0RN3VqR)

YES!!! More Attacky Packages!!!!
Alex
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: RawGoo on September 24, 2020, 02:19:35 PM
 Fingers crossed on a sketch box!!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Mars!
Post by: Swiski on September 24, 2020, 03:43:51 PM
I hope to be able to buy a base set from one of you guys here. Need to trim the collecting fat here and there. Already spending money on just one of the weekly wackies and will no doubt just buy a base set of Old School when those are released. My main collecting habits are Star Wars toys and books, and that is bleeding me dry at the moment. But I'm selling off things now, letting go of some of my toys.

It's truly a relaxing breath of fresh air when I can let go of certain collecting habits and not be a completist. Just the essentials are good enough for me right now. I feel bad for you WP fans who need to have every chase card.