Well folks, it's a New Year and that means an all-new installment of Wacky Packages! Details will be coming very soon, but I figured I'd take Patrick's advice and get the thread started now. Get ready for a smorgasbord of amazing Wacky stickers!!!
I'm excited and nervous at the same time! The single $15 weekly set was something I could afford.
Hopefully this next offering will be similar in price, or at least not weekly.
They won't be weekly
They won't be weekly
From the WP FB
(https://i.postimg.cc/J4HBwKpg/6-F3273-A2-BE6-B-4-B44-93-C4-31-BEABFA307-C.jpg)
I assume the pack shown will not really exist?
Is this new series launching tomorrow?
Great job on Hamburger Belcher!
I will claim responsibility for Thix and Can't Tell's. I'm super excited to see two of my designs on the promo teaser! The waiting is the hardest part!
January set is now up and available in the Wackys section
28 cards @ $60
20 base + Chases of coupons, wonky and Playing cards
https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles/online-brands/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-january.html
Cool! I'm glad the price is the same, when you take in account the weekly sets were $15 each. What sucks is there are 4 Wonkys now to get monthly.
So me buying only one set monthly will only give me one Wonky, where before, the odds were better getting several Wonkys or GA cards when I purchased them weekly.
Cool! I'm glad the price is the same, when you take in account the weekly sets were $15 each. What sucks is there are 4 Wonkys now to get monthly.They’ve certainly made the Wonkys tough again. It’s too bad there aren’t two per set. Guess one was sacrificed so they could include a checklist, so they could hold it at 28 cards.
So me buying only one set monthly will only give me one Wonky, where before, the odds were better getting several Wonkys or GA cards when I purchased them weekly.
For the life of me, I can't see why Topps can't just put out a simple, straightforward set without gimmicks.
I do like the playing cards though. I will probably buy a set of those on eBay when they eventually get put on there assuming they don't cost a heart and a lung.
I do like the playing cards though. I will probably buy a set of those on eBay when they eventually get put on there assuming they don't cost a heart and a lung.13 months to complete the playing cards, if it stays 4 per set. We're all in for the long haul!
Ordered a set. Glad it's now once a month, but might be harder to remember lol. Is there a twitter feed to notify when a new set is out?Don’t know about Twitter, but there’s Facebook, and here too.
I like that they are stickers now. Gonna miss the guest artists...not really interested in the playing cards, but it seems fun to chase for those that are into them.
Don’t know about Twitter, but there’s Facebook, and here too.
They’ve always been stickers and not cards.
(how did anyone open the sketch boxes from Attacks Packages without tearing them???), and they are wasteful.
I found if you slide a butter knife under the short end all the way in and lift, you can open without ripping. But sept for the sketch boxes, who on earth would want to save that shitty open generic box???
Jim
Another Wonky from the new set for all you paper towel fans!
(https://i.postimg.cc/yJvbFvns/wp-Wonky-Diva.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJvbFvns)
the Wonkys have been awesome from day One, love 'em all!
Me, too! That's why I don't want to stop collecting them. I like that they aren't on any Monthly checklists; I can just keep up my separate set of Wonkys, going back to the comics from 2013:
(https://i.postimg.cc/XBSRmhq1/Wonky-Packages.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XBSRmhq1)
.........The hardest part is done if you are complete at present............
The Guest Artist feature may be gone, but just for fun, let's try playing...
"GUESS ARTIST"!
Here's 2 great titles from the new set! Can you guess which artists painted these?
(https://i.postimg.cc/qNsgCzVr/wp-09-Snack-Puck.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNsgCzVr)
(https://i.postimg.cc/B8N6Mknw/wp-13-Uncuttables.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8N6Mknw)
I'll post the writer's credits once we have the correct answers!
The Guest Artist feature may be gone, but just for fun, let's try playing...
"GUESS ARTIST"!
Here's 2 great titles from the new set! Can you guess which artists painted these?
(https://i.postimg.cc/qNsgCzVr/wp-09-Snack-Puck.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNsgCzVr)
(https://i.postimg.cc/B8N6Mknw/wp-13-Uncuttables.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8N6Mknw)
I'll post the writer's credits once we have the correct answers!
The Guest Artist feature may be gone, but just for fun, let's try playing...
"GUESS ARTIST"!
Here's 2 great titles from the new set! Can you guess which artists painted these?
(https://i.postimg.cc/qNsgCzVr/wp-09-Snack-Puck.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNsgCzVr)
(https://i.postimg.cc/B8N6Mknw/wp-13-Uncuttables.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8N6Mknw)
I'll post the writer's credits once we have the correct answers!
What's fun out this online set is i get to use lots of old roughs I loved that were not used (updated of course) but also take my worst roughs, including what I thought was my worst ever and rework it into a WP I now love: Just For Hens
(https://i.postimg.cc/WtTpShNp/justforhensrough.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtTpShNp)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bZ7pnvVh/wp-monthlyjustforhensfinalsmall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bZ7pnvVh)
What's fun out this online set is i get to use lots of old roughs I loved that were not used (updated of course) but also take my worst roughs, including what I thought was my worst ever and rework it into a WP I now love: Just For HensDave, what ANS was Just for Hens meant for again? I saw it once on lostwackys.com, but that's gone now. I'd like to tell Patrick so he can record it on the Spreadsheet.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WtTpShNp/justforhensrough.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtTpShNp)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bZ7pnvVh/wp-monthlyjustforhensfinalsmall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bZ7pnvVh)
Dave, what ANS was Just for Hens meant for again? I saw it once on lostwackys.com, but that's gone now. I'd like to tell Patrick so he can record it on the Spreadsheet.
Jeff dionise? Never heard of him. Where's his art located?
Looks like from ANS 4
http://www.wackypackages2007.com/lost-wackys/ans4/David-Gross/justforhens.html
I believe his first Wacky may have been the Skittles gag in the recent Halloween Postcard set.He also did the October week 1 Guest Artist “Kind of Difficult to Chew” bar
The problem based on the past is there is no guarantee if you buy 4 sets that you will get all 4 Wonkys. I’m not paying $240 to get duplicates. And there’s no guarantee if you buy 5 sets you’ll get all 20 coupon backs.
Rusty's Lost Wackys site is back?!
Here's a little something to help you stay organized with your 2021 wackys! Keep in mind, this is not an official Topps binder release, just something I put together for fun that you can print on your home computer. The inserts are designed for a standard binder and the spine is ideally suited for a 3/4" to 1" width.
Enjoy! Neil
(https://i.postimg.cc/VdXTfmsH/wp21-Jan-Binder-FRONT.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdXTfmsH)
(https://i.postimg.cc/N5vJPS88/wp21-Jan-Binder-BACK.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N5vJPS88)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hQLrB48L/WP21-JAN-Binder-SPINE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hQLrB48L)
Well, what about Lob and Sup? What are they parodying?My guess is 'Sup would be 7up.
Thanks Chad! Here's a couple more titles painted by Pat Chaimuang. Written by the ever-talented Mike DePaz!
(https://i.postimg.cc/gnYz1Mwn/wp-09-Snack-Puck-PRINT.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gnYz1Mwn)
(https://i.postimg.cc/18X93frS/wp-15-BIGPULP-PRINT.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18X93frS)
Really nice collaborations here. I think Pat's Wacky characters keep getting better and better.
January set sales: 554
Trading to complete the set is going to be difficult :sad:
January set sales: 554
I'd be interested to know how many unique buyers there were - maybe 150? I only bought one set, but I'm betting a lot of people bought multiples hoping that the collation gods gave them full sets. I wonder if we'll get them before February goes on sale. If so, I'm betting collation will play a heavy role in the print run for next month.
I was getting 7 cards weekly for a total of 28 cards in a month's time (in a normal 4-week month). How many cards do we get now for the monthly set?It’s basically the same: 28 cards.
It’s basically the same: 28 cards.
20 base + 4 unique + 4 dupe/alt backs
The bonus is no more Lud backs in the dupes! Which is huge, as those were worthless.
I ordered one set as well. I love these new Wackys but I considered just buying a regular set on ebay and calling it a day. I love the Wonkys and the playing cards look great as well. But it is frustrating to me as a collector to have to spend so much money and not even get a set. As others have mentioned, I wish Topps would simply offer options to buy a regular set, Wonky set, playing card set, etc so that one could simply pay for what one wants. I'll probably end up selling my playing cards knowing I'll never get the complete set and may or may not do the same with the Wonkys. But I do look forward to enjoying the regular set of 20 as the ones I've seen so far look terrific.
I ordered one set as well. I love these new Wackys but I considered just buying a regular set on ebay and calling it a day. I love the Wonkys and the playing cards look great as well. But it is frustrating to me as a collector to have to spend so much money and not even get a set. As others have mentioned, I wish Topps would simply offer options to buy a regular set, Wonky set, playing card set, etc so that one could simply pay for what one wants. I'll probably end up selling my playing cards knowing I'll never get the complete set and may or may not do the same with the Wonkys. But I do look forward to enjoying the regular set of 20 as the ones I've seen so far look terrific.
Topps would have gotten more money from me each month if I could have bought the subsets individually and I'm sure many other collectors would have as well.
Hopefully someone at Topps monitors this forum, will crunch some numbers, and consider this in future offerings.
At least they listened and got rid of the ludlows!
I definitely give them credit for that!
I wonder why I am still buying them :-[ :]
Me too!! I thought these had to be printed after the number of sets was determined?
Me too!! I thought these had to be printed after the number of sets was determined?Sales ended on Wednesday, after the 7 day clock ran out. 554 sets sold.
Despite the web page stating: available 1 month ONLY!
I noticed that too, but went by the countdown clock. It might have confused a few people, though.
Do you know when the new cards will drop?2nd Wednesday of every month, according to Topps
All New Wackys coming our way February 10th!
(https://i.postimg.cc/jnL5gG4X/wp21-Wrapper-FEB21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jnL5gG4X)
All New Wackys coming our way February 10th!
(https://i.postimg.cc/jnL5gG4X/wp21-Wrapper-FEB21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jnL5gG4X)
Less orange! I'll pass the word along, lol!LOL. yes, way too much orange in those later ANS sets, five back-to-back-to-back: 9, 10, 11, 2014, 2015
All New Wackys coming our way February 10th!
(https://i.postimg.cc/jnL5gG4X/wp21-Wrapper-FEB21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jnL5gG4X)
All New Wackys coming our way February 10th!
(https://i.postimg.cc/jnL5gG4X/wp21-Wrapper-FEB21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jnL5gG4X)
Seems kind of quiet today. What can that mean?...
(https://i.postimg.cc/bDKkSkLx/WP21-FEB-DUM.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDKkSkLx)
Seems kind of quiet today. What can that mean?...
(https://i.postimg.cc/bDKkSkLx/WP21-FEB-DUM.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDKkSkLx)
Hmm, it won't add into the shopping cart for me. Looks like they're having some problems.Same.
No discount for sets of 10? Or is the listing in error?
That worked Dr.M - Thanks!!
I have 2 cards in this set, Sleepymime, and here's Trisquid:
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1444/3758/articles/Feb_2021_Wacky_Pakcages_Jimenez_Topps_Trisquit_Squid_sticker_vintage_parody_card_520x500.jpg)
Seems kind of quiet today. What can that mean?...That Wonky reminds me of the ending of the 1952 Looney Tunes cartoon "Operation: Rabbit" starring Bugs Bunny and Wile E. Coyote ("Genius"), with the latter in his first speaking role.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bDKkSkLx/WP21-FEB-DUM.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDKkSkLx)
Nicely done. $4 Clams and 200 Fathoms, lol
Trisquid is grrreat!
What happens when Loggs get wet? This:
(https://i.postimg.cc/HVfPq9h5/WP21-FEB-Wonky-04-FROGG-PRINT.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HVfPq9h5)
Get 'em while they hop!
Love it, Neil!
546 sets for February, slightly down from 554 in January.That could be considered a rounding error 8)
That could be considered a rounding error 8)
Anybody get a shipping notice for February yet?
Wow, where are February's stickers? C'mon Topps, get your act together. :-\
Sneak peek at the 'wrapper' card and one sticker for the March set - via Facebook
on sale next Wednesday
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1y4BG0C/March-Wrapper.jpg)(https://i.postimg.cc/tRFBndwQ/March-wacky.jpg)
I'm really excited to see "Paranoid" finally published! ... Definitely one of the most meaningful wacky titles I've painted and I just hope he's as happy with the finished art as I am.
I'm really excited to see "Paranoid" finally published! This is one of a handful of concepts Jay Lynch started and asked me to finish for him shortly before his passing. Definitely one of the most meaningful wacky titles I've painted and I just hope he's as happy with the finished art as I am. I've got several others in progress, so we may see more in the future. Thank you Jay for being such a cool mentor and inspiration!
Paranoid is perfection! Can't wait to see all of these March titles. I haven't even seen all the February titles yet. Anyone get a shipping notice?
I thought we'd have the February sets in hand this week, but still not even a shipping notice here.Frustrating.
Sneak peek at the 'wrapper' card and one sticker for the March set - via Facebook
on sale next Wednesday
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1y4BG0C/March-Wrapper.jpg)(https://i.postimg.cc/tRFBndwQ/March-wacky.jpg)
I came to check if anyone has received their order confirmation for the February set. From the looks of the comments I can safely say that it has not shippedtru dat!!! :sad: :sad:
I came to check if anyone has received their order confirmation for the February set. From the looks of the comments I can safely say that it has not shipped
I just received shipping notification yesterday (3/4/21) evening.I had a shipping notice last night too, but I think it was for my NASA Perseverance card order. No way to tell from the message.
I had a shipping notice last night too, but I think it was for my NASA Perseverance card order. No way to tell from the message.
You may be right.. I forgot about those cards. The emails from Topps could use some improvement.
NOW, I have received the WP shipping notice Let’s see what arrives first... Wackies or Mars mission.I just received the Wacky February shipping notice.
Classic topps move. Shipping notice is sent after hours on a Friday, so it looks like they are doing something, but nothing actually gets shipped for three days.
I got my shipping notice as well, and I had already received my Mars Attacks sets, so this very well could be our February sets?
Although I still order and enjoy their GPK Bizarre Holidays sets, so it could be that, too?
I'm bummed. The Feb sets did not come with the cardboard boxes.
I'm bummed. The Feb sets did not come with the cardboard boxes.
Yep, that was a surprise. I'm looking at it as a savings in packaging (and less room to store!). They also left the Topps tape off the plastic cases, and used all shorter bubble wrap bags.ugh. mine still haven't even been delivered by Topps to the fedex office in Florida
I'm bummed. The Feb sets did not come with the cardboard boxes.
Why can't we have nice things from Topps?
Here are my 2 contributions to the March set.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1444/3758/articles/March_2021_2_Wacky_Pakcages_Jimenez_Topps_Haagen-Dazs_Dunkin_Donuts_sticker_vintage_parody_card_900x.jpg)
That's because "It's Topps because it sucks because it's Topps"
Jim
It's because Topps has a captured audience with the Wackys and they know it. Those 500-600 will buy sets no matter what. They don't need value-adds so all the frills get whittled down to squeeze the most profit because they don't see any reason not to. Probably have made the decision that they're not going to increase their sales numbers too much.
Well, I see no reason to buy 2 sets now, so I'm down to just one a month. Too bad so sad.
Here are my 2 contributions to the March set.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1444/3758/articles/March_2021_2_Wacky_Pakcages_Jimenez_Topps_Haagen-Dazs_Dunkin_Donuts_sticker_vintage_parody_card_900x.jpg)
It could be that the lack of a box was an error that they will correct with the March sets.
March will have a box
For March 2021: What will Muggy (#10) spoof?
Here's my other two:
Rice Krypton Treats
(https://i.postimg.cc/06yg5qNT/wp-monthlyricekryptontreatsfinalsmall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06yg5qNT)
Toast-It Notes
(https://i.postimg.cc/1gCkfYnf/wp-monthlytoastitnotesfinalsmall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gCkfYnf)
Mug Root Beer
(https://i.postimg.cc/568Wn3GR/wp-monthlymuggyfinalsmall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/568Wn3GR)
Time for another March Wonky!
(https://i.postimg.cc/WDP3LX4q/WP21-March-WONKY-GRAPE-L.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDP3LX4q)
What's happening in March? A new series?
A
Here's a peek at a few of the sketch cards I did for March.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1444/3758/articles/topps_wacky_packages_sketch_cards_1_480x480.jpg)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1444/3758/files/topps_wacky_packages_sketch_cards_2_480x480.jpg)
Hey! Thanks for doing sketches of modern Wackys! It seems like the originals get all the love. I got a kick out of seeing your rendition of my Gravy Brain! Thanks! - Pete
Looks like a lot of people are still waiting for their February sets to arrive.My order arrived at Ellenwood, GA on Wednesday, aka the hellhole of Fedex inefficiency.
My order arrived at Ellenwood, GA on Wednesday, aka the hellhole of Fedex inefficiency.
I won’t receive them until next Friday, even though the ‘expected delivery’ date is today.
Time for another March Wonky!
(https://i.postimg.cc/WDP3LX4q/WP21-March-WONKY-GRAPE-L.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDP3LX4q)
The continuation of the 2021 Monthly Wackys, but with sketch cards randomly inserted this time. The March set is available for order on the Topps site until noonish next Wednesday.
Here's another March Wonky for all the pupsi fans out there (especially those named Mark)!
(https://i.postimg.cc/tYLyLC2S/WP21-Wonky-Pupto-L.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYLyLC2S)
Awesome, Neil! Wonky in multiple ways!
Looks like the Wonkys have evolved into something more like a Wacky Mash-Up, where elements of a second vintage Wacky become part of the new spoof. I think most would agree these are even better than the Wonkys made for the weekly sets.
Looks like the Wonkys have evolved into something more like a Wacky Mash-Up, where elements of a second vintage Wacky become part of the new spoof. I think most would agree these are even better than the Wonkys made for the weekly sets.
Some of the new March sketch cards from Pat Chaimuang!nice!
nice!
so what happened to the topps site? the March page is updated and all the text regarding the sketches is now gone.
I just checked the page and it now says "Available 1 month ONLY!"and
But then the countdown timer says expires in 2 days...haha.
Which is it?
and
"Ships in 7-10 Days" or "Ships in 3-5 Days".
Take your choice.
That is odd.
I just received this email, today, March 16:
Your package from TOPPS.COM is scheduled for delivery today:
SCHEDULED DELIVERY
Fri 3/12/2021
estimated between 9:45am and 2:00pm
Mine arrived a day earlier than FedUp said it would, which was nice. I also appreciated the good collation of this set, as I bought 6 sets and received all the coupons and Wonkys (and playing cards). I can only hope that Topps will continue this distribution of the extras....but I'm not gonna hold my breath.
I thought today was the last day to order the March set! It's gone from the website now...I wanted a chance at the sketch...
A
I just checked the page and it now says "Available 1 month ONLY!"
But then the countdown timer says expires in 2 days...haha.
Which is it?and
"Ships in 7-10 Days" or "Ships in 3-5 Days".
Take your choice.
Anybody receive shipping notice for March?
No, not yet.
Got my FedEx notice a couple hours later, 3:40 pm CTI'm thinking Friday.
Update - got a shipping notice from Fedex at 2:44 pm today, Wednesday. Better get my envelopes ready!
Got my FedEx notice a couple hours later, 3:40 pm CT
These will NOT be going thru Georgia. No more of those lies and delays.
I hope!
Well, mine seem to have been sent from Florida to Indianapolis, which is a first for me. It isn't exactly on the way to Long Island........... Tracking still says the package will arrive here by 8pm today, but I am quite skeptical.
Well, mine seem to have been sent from Florida to Indianapolis, which is a first for me. It isn't exactly on the way to Long Island........... Tracking still says the package will arrive here by 8pm today, but I am quite skeptical.Same here. Indianapolis. I guess I’m happy it wasn’t sent to Georgia? But Indiana is certainly out of the way from FL to TX.
My tracking reports that the package left Indianapolis at 9:29am today and arrived in Philadelphia at 10:51am...faster than any commercial flight. Go Fedex!
made it to Jamaica in 36 minutes :oYa, mon!
Ya, mon!
I know you meant Jamaica, Queens.
My package spent about 5 hours and 20 minutes in Indianapolis, and then somehow made it to Jamaica in 36 minutes
So, 17 sets in, and I have 3 sketches,I think you beat the odds, or else they didn’t go in my favor. I was just 1 sketch for 10
I think you beat the odds, or else they didn’t go in my favor. I was just 1 sketch for 10
Please post pics of your sketches when you receive your cards. I hope you get some sweet ones!
Andrew
Here you go!
(https://i.postimg.cc/w3BDHZfy/100-2456.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w3BDHZfy)
Thanks Pat. Nice sketches!
Andrew
Just got my march set really enjoying all the titles my favorite is fang and tang unfortunately no sketch card but I only bought 1 set so that's expected still great month and looking forward to aprils batch!
Woah thats so cool I didnt know writers and painters hung out in these forums nice to meet you pete and huge fan of your work keep making amazing titles :)
sneak peek, from the FB Wacky Packages page
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wqM5Pmb/WP-April-Wrapper.jpg)
sneak peek, from the FB Wacky Packages page
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wqM5Pmb/WP-April-Wrapper.jpg)
I love an Easter themed set, but wondering if these parodies should have been in the March set. Most people got their March sets in the mail during Easter week.
The timing was perfect.
I love an Easter themed set, but wondering if these parodies should have been in the March set. Most people got their March sets in the mail during Easter week.
The timing was perfect.
While I agree; however when looking back at these years from now, it will make more sense in an April set. Topps just needs to get these printed and shipped faster so we'll have them at a relevant time now.
I'm glad you all seem to like the Easter-related Wackys! The one problem was finding "spoof-able" targets, since there are relatively few Easter-specific products. If you all have any particular suggestions for items to crack on, I'd really appreciate the help! - Pete
I considered this when I saw the Easter parodies on the April wrapper, and came to the same conclusion that April makes sense. I guess the problem is that Easter is sometimes in March. But, this year it was April.
Has the misspelling in Subpar-ro been brought up? Is it on purpose... you know, because it's "sub-par"?
April set is up
No sketches this month
https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles/online-brands/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-april.html
(https://i.postimg.cc/g0zgHYVT/B30-A82-D7-8-DE9-4523-B4-B1-7-BF51-E8-B795-C.jpg)
Damn, I hate Topps website.
Went to order the new set and had to go through a new security page to check my browser and answer captchas.
Then I had to log in and answer MORE captchas. Then it emptied my cart.
The I went to the cart and there were double the sets.
Then I had to wrestle with it to edit the cart. Finally deleted the cart and started over.
Walked through the slow screens to get to the payment and finish the order.
God, why such an ordeal to order some stickers???
They are probably preparing for next week when they release their first Baseball NFT set. Probably going to sell out fast and they don't want bots ordering. Personally, I am going to pass. Just a guess.
They are probably preparing for next week when they release their first Baseball NFT set. Probably going to sell out fast and they don't want bots ordering. Personally, I am going to pass. Just a guess.I'm still surprised the GPK was their first NFT, and not baseball. Those sold out in seconds. I'm sure this'll be the same.
April set is up
No sketches this month
https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles/online-brands/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-april.html
(https://i.postimg.cc/g0zgHYVT/B30-A82-D7-8-DE9-4523-B4-B1-7-BF51-E8-B795-C.jpg)
Wonder what "Drac-Car" spoofs?Drakkar Noir
Just don't understand the appeal of NFT. to collect an intangible thing? someone tell me what I a missing
Just don't understand the appeal of NFT. to collect an intangible thing? someone tell me what I a missing
Just don't understand the appeal of NFT. to collect an intangible thing? someone tell me what I a missing
Have you ever had an empty bottle? Well, it wasn't really empty because there wasn't a vacuum inside it - there was air. So you really didn't have something intangible, you had a bottle of air. NFT is kind of like that. You can't really hold it (except in its container) and you can see it, but you can't really remove it from the container to examine it, so you can't truly hold it in your hand. I don't see the appeal either.
More stuff on servers that I'll have to buy electronic protection against being hacked? Maybe even blockchain loss insurance?
In the April Wacky Packages set: Was "Furious George" a contender for the 2014 Wacky Packages series RIDICIOUS READS subset but might have gotten replaced in favor of a lost 1990's Wacky called "Richie Retch"?
If you look on the Spreadsheet, ANS4 was going to have card backs called Wacky DVDs before the Wacky Coupons were kept. Seven roughs of these are known to exist; one of them was Furious George.i don't know but that is cool one of my favorites!! :] :] :] :] :]
If you look on the Spreadsheet, ANS4 was going to have card backs called Wacky DVDs before the Wacky Coupons were kept. Seven roughs of these are known to exist; one of them was Furious George.
In the April Wacky Packages set: Was "Furious George" a contender for the 2014 Wacky Packages series RIDICIOUS READS subset but might have gotten replaced in favor of a lost 1990's Wacky called "Richie Retch"?
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I drew the April Furious George because I thought the Ridiculous Reads were hilarious, and wanted to add to the library. I didn't know the idea had been suggested before. I sent in several others at the same time, including "Are you my Mugger?"- Pete's
Here's the ANS4 concept you're referring to:Hey Neil, if you look at the Lost Wackys page at lostwackys.com, you'll see some you missed. They are:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Q95d1jkm/ans6-concept-george.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q95d1jkm)
And here are the 6 dvd titles that were originally planned for ANS4:
(https://i.postimg.cc/8792gMMK/ANS4-DVD-concepts.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8792gMMK)
If memory serves correctly, Paul Harris was the original writer for "Scary Poppins" and "Gnome Alone" but I'm not 100% certain. Maybe Paul can verify that.
Here's the ANS4 concept you're referring to:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Q95d1jkm/ans6-concept-george.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q95d1jkm)
And here are the 6 dvd titles that were originally planned for ANS4:
(https://i.postimg.cc/8792gMMK/ANS4-DVD-concepts.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8792gMMK)
If memory serves correctly, Paul Harris was the original writer for "Scary Poppins" and "Gnome Alone" but I'm not 100% certain. Maybe Paul can verify that.
Here's the ANS4 concept you're referring to:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Q95d1jkm/ans6-concept-george.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q95d1jkm)
And here are the 6 dvd titles that were originally planned for ANS4:
(https://i.postimg.cc/8792gMMK/ANS4-DVD-concepts.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8792gMMK)
If memory serves correctly, Paul Harris was the original writer for "Scary Poppins" and "Gnome Alone" but I'm not 100% certain. Maybe Paul can verify that.
April ‘Pritn’ Run of 592.
Holding steady.
Still awesome - i think i own the Rough to FIENDS which i also LOVE!!
Ha! That's one of the TV concepts we proposed for the same set. Here's a couple of them:
(https://i.postimg.cc/HVRjNZT3/fiends-L.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HVRjNZT3)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NLP0yJ2Y/swinefeld-L.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLP0yJ2Y)
I'll post more as I find them...
Neil, here's the Wacky DVDs I've seen so far:
*Dawn of the Dead Head,
*Fiends,
*Furious George,
*Gnome Alone,
*Gross,
*March of the Penguin,
*Paws,
*Plump Fiction,
*Scary Poppins,
*The Simpletons,
*Swinefeld.
Now, since every Wacky Coupon list (except for ANS3) has numbered 20, and there's only 11 here, are you still looking for the rest of them or have you found them all yet?
Oh, so it was probably going to be like ANS3 - 10 DVDs and 10 coupons. Maybe this list is all of them.
This could possibly be all of them but there might be a couple of stragglers. If I find any more, I'll certainly post them. By the way, the idea was originally planned as a small subset (about 9 or 10 cards), separate from the coupons. I remember doing a few extras so that we had more choices.
Hello..,,this is Adam Harris-I was the concept writer for Scary Poppins,Gross,Gnome Alone and Furious George (as a DVD)..i collaborated on these with Neil..Furious George started out as a DVD..but good to see it was used in some way..Adam also did the concepts for Snorox,Lifesavings,Watchemacrawlit(ANS3),Closed Up Toothpaste,Sylbrainia(ANS5) and Drac's Coffin Cakes(ANS6) which i also collaborated with Neil on..:)
Hello..,,this is Adam Harris-I was the concept writer for Scary Poppins,Gross,Gnome Alone and Furious George (as a DVD)..i collaborated on these with Neil..Furious George started out as a DVD..but good to see it was used...
With so many artists drawing so many gags over so many years, it becomes impossible not to duplicate concepts.
The Master Spreadsheet lists everything that's been officially published, just check there when in doubt!
Trying to avoid drawing something that Topps has already done is certainly a big enough challenge, but the bigger one is trying not to duplicate the previously drawn (BUT NEVER PUBLISHED) roughs of other artists! If anyone ever wants to tackle THAT Master List, I'd be forever grateful!
Hi again..Hi, Roughwriter-nice to meet you..its really the only way to spoof Curious George..so you didnt take it away-ideas are crazy things..lol we did a version of Fancy Beast and someone else came up with a version that got in...i saw yours very nice-great use of color you nailed it-Paul and i are unrelated..we just happen to have the same last name and into Wackies and we did do some collaborating when we first connected thru The Wrapper- Thanks,Neil..not a problem-it was fun collaborating and very grateful to you for taking a chance on me...i REALLY MISS it!!..i have some NEW concepts that i have drawn..just sitting here in a folder-drew these a few years ago with color pencil.-made an attempt to get back in with the gang when Colin Walton was in charge..that didnt go well-(my art wasnt good enough to just be a writer,I guess)-just a very unprofessional response via email..devastated me so much..i stopped eating,lost weight,gave up the idea of doing Wackys again....lol..Paul.yes..we live on the opposites end of Mass.very frustrating but hope you are doing well..i still have that custom made Jay Lynch sketch you got for me,very nice of you..Mountain Goo-i put it in a silver frame... I check out this site from time to time..i havnet bought any new Wackies since the Old School series 6..its overwhelming all the new stuff thats out..i miss the kisscut stickers..:( but whatcha gonna do?
Oh No! You're going to hate me, but Fancy Beast was mine, too! I enjoyed looking at your roughs. They look very similar to the stuff that was being done when Wackys first began. You are right about Topps becoming much more selective. If you ever want me to polish up a rough for you, just let me know! And if you really miss the kiss cuts, check out Jon Gregory's Brand Busters set. He even has some kiss cut plates for sale! Good talking to you!
I was also told that they are expected to ship between 4/30 and 5/5. So, we might start getting notices today.Well, so much for that expectation 🙄
Well, so much for that expectation 🙄
Sneak for next week’s release
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May set now availableOne thing wrong on the checklist: No. 6 should be Goldfinch.
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-april-1.html
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two great ideas, Neil, and fantastic artwork, as usual :great:
Just received a shipping notice for the April set
That will put the hurt on the scalpers nd drive them all to WalMart. Interesting.There are stories that Walmart stopped stocking the trading card section as of last week. Just no signs.
With all the new store restrictions going into place, i'm glad we're getting these online
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I heard a news story on the radio about someone who pulled a gun on another guy at Target the other day here in Milwaukee.In self-defense, after coming out of the store with their card purchase and was accosted by several people.
I know what you mean; my local Super Walmart's trading card section has been a mess for a long time now. Fortunately, I can still get 9-card plastic pages from them, as I'm now down to my last two from the two packages I bought a long time ago.
they have a good price on those pages? or is there a better priced option to get them from? i am looking for those as well....thxI don't know the price; next time I go over there, I'll find out for you. Other than that, the only other place that would probably have them would be a comic book store.
I know what you mean; my local Super Walmart's trading card section has been a mess for a long time now. Fortunately, I can still get 9-card plastic pages from them, as I'm now down to my last two from the two packages I bought a long time ago.
little yellow boxes with the April cards now in hand. Really good collation again, but do need a few trades.
With all the new store restrictions going into place, i'm glad we're getting these online
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What does Runs in May 2021 Wacky series spoof?
I noticed that the main page still mentioned free shipping, which was not offered when you placed an order.
I noticed that the main page still mentioned free shipping, which was not offered when you placed an order.May Print Run 532
Here's my three WPs for this month. Bouncy and Momtrin and spoken for. If anyone wants to purchase Viewblaster just LMK.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RqpWHLCF/wp-monthly-bouncyfinalsmall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RqpWHLCF)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dL7LmZD9/wp-monthly-momtrinfinalsmall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dL7LmZD9)
(https://i.postimg.cc/w7S3WxmY/wp-monthly-viewblasterfinalsmall.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7S3WxmY)
Very nice! I thought the View Blaster art would have sold first.
Wrapper card for the June set, available in two days
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June sets are up
With the return of the guest artist sketch cards at the end of the 3 month period
Should be Fred Wheaton, Sam Gambino, and Simone Arena
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-june.html
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Among the June 2021 list: "Sidewalk Bends" is another book spoof ("Where the Sidewalk Ends"), and I think "Lizzard" is a Dairy Queen Blizzard spoof.
Yes, you are correct. Both are my designs, and you guessed right on the source materials. I hear that there's at least one more book in the works, too! - Pete
Here's one of the new Wacky pieces I painted for June, "Cap'n Corpse" featuring some of our favorite wacky worms!
(https://i.postimg.cc/ThgSJNq1/wp21-June-Capn.png) (https://postimg.cc/ThgSJNq1)
If anyone is interested in the painting, feel free to send me a pm for details.
The May sets should hopefully be shipping soon.
The May sets should hopefully be shipping soon.
June sets are up
With the return of the guest artist sketch cards at the end of the 3 month period
Should be Fred Wheaton, Sam Gambino, and Simone Arena
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-june.html
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtTfbBhL/F718-AD21-CF50-4996-BA66-DDCF2-E740-AE9.jpg)
Pete - Why not a Wacky Packages take on a Marc Brown Arthur book or a Geronimo Stilton book or maybe the IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Tangle and Whisper graphic novel for future Wacky Packages monthly series?
And regarding the June 2021 "Rookie Crisp" entry: Is it based on the unreleased John Pound Wacky Packages never made 1992 series rough?
It can be nearly impossible to keep all the prior designs straight, since no one has ever done a master list. But if any of our dedicated fan base ever felt so inclined.....LOL
I've been buying the 9-pocket card protectors from Amazon for years now. I'm pretty sure they're the same as I bought from Target before because I initially searched for the same brand. About $10 for 70 pages. Here's the link if interested:
https://www.amazon.com/Guard-Starter-9-Pocket-Pages-Count/dp/B07BHJP4P3/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2TBMRAJD0H0NH&dchild=1&keywords=card+guard+9+pocket&qid=1620967923&sprefix=cardguard+9%2Caps%2C311&sr=8-15
Speaking of May sets shipping, I just got my Fedex norice.Got my notice this morning
Got my notice this morning
Of course, being Friday, the supposed ‘overnight’ shipping won’t arrive until Monday. Ridiculous that weekend delivery is not part of this service.
I’ve noticed that Wackys get their shipping notice filed on Fridays far too often to be coincidence. Clearly relegated to the back of the line by Topps.
Whoever asked if Pesky from last month spoofed Pepsi, they were right. Also could someone show us Rookie Crisp and Sidewalk Bends please?Images are in the Master List for those two now.
Here's a few new wonkys from the new June set.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qNBXg2xC/WP21-JUNE-SUCKERS.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNBXg2xC)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fVH7dk8q/WP21-JUNE-WONKY-BRAT88.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVH7dk8q)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Ff7yVmqr/WP21-June-WONKY-Jekyl.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ff7yVmqr)
I have zero wonkys from the monthly sets. Wish they would just do a full set of all the wonkys.
Well done, Neil!
I have zero wonkys from the monthly sets. Wish they would just do a full set of all the wonkys.
Well done, Neil!
Like I said we are self correcting. After this month we are clear on what people won't want (we only have control on the sticker side of things). Just seems weird to me to drop collecting these entirely over a few of the many for the first month (BTW, these were not mine, I'm not sure if that is what you are thinking). We had gags like these in ANS which is what we were modeling it after and figured we should stay modern with the products. There is one more like this one coming up and after that I don't think you'll see products like these again. The art will be solid. This isn't Jungwha art anymore. No political gags either.
A little over a year ago after complaints about potty humor and gags around bodily functions, you said this wasn't going to be included in the wackys going forward.
Now for two months in a row we have these:
May 2021 - Last sticker "Runs" has a figure sitting on a toilet with apparent diarrhea. Yuck.
April 2021- Last sticker "Snot Jet" has bodily function of a snotty nose dripping. Yuck.
Were you sincere when you posted in May of 2020 about keeping these out of the stickers or were you just waiting to start sneaking these subjects in again as the last stickers in the set?
We can no longer do gags mocking excessive weight (which was another easy kill for years), nor can we do anything related to bullying (something central to growing up as a child).
The recent posts raise valid points, but the solutions aren't easy. I absolutely agree that the reality is Wackys are no longer being sold to kids, and only are seen by adults, BUT "the powers that be" won't accept that reality and still WANT Wackys drawn as if geared towards that 6 to 12 year old demographic. Anyone who has kids (or remembers being one) knows that kids think bodily functions are hilarious. As we grow up (perish the thought!), we realize there is more to comedy than that One-Trick-Pony, but it is still a reliable workhorse. You may be seeing more of them because so many other options have been restricted. We can no longer do gags mocking excessive weight (which was another easy kill for years), nor can we do anything related to bullying (something central to growing up as a child). Many of the "high brow" gags also get turned down specifically because they are aimed "over the heads" of the target audience. There are also the threats of suit from specific manufacturers that take particular products out of play. With all of those restrictions, potty humor is a safe harbor in an otherwise treacherous environment. If Topps ever decides to accept the fact that Wackys aren't drawn for kids anymore, then you can expect a change of focus, but until then, we have to work with the few crayons left in the box!
They seem to accept the premise of an adult audience with the Postcards and Old School; if they will keep doing that, it makes the occasional bodily function humor title more tolerable in the monthly sets. But, it would be nice to see some alcohol and tobacco parodies in the monthly sets, too!
You are preaching to the choir on that one! I have begged to be allowed to do booze & smokes gags, and have been firmly told the only remaining venue for those is Old School. Even there, they only get to make cameo appearances, as legal is especially cautious with them. I must have a couple of dozen gags gathering dust, and the last one I submitted was shot down. I can't think of any realistic way to increase the frequency of their acceptance. I'm happy to listen to suggestions though...
Send them to Jon Gregory. We're waiting for a Brand Busters 2, and he doesn't have to answer to administrative types.
He is brimming with ideas, and got nowhere near exhausting them with his first series. It is understandable that for something that requires so much effort, he would want to paint his own ideas, rather than anyone else's.
The recent posts raise valid points, but the solutions aren't easy. I absolutely agree that the reality is Wackys are no longer being sold to kids, and only are seen by adults, BUT "the powers that be" won't accept that reality and still WANT Wackys drawn as if geared towards that 6 to 12 year old demographic. Anyone who has kids (or remembers being one) knows that kids think bodily functions are hilarious.... With all of those restrictions, potty humor is a safe harbor in an otherwise treacherous environment. If Topps ever decides to accept the fact that Wackys aren't drawn for kids anymore, then you can expect a change of focus, but until then, we have to work with the few crayons left in the box!
What I've always wanted to see, similar to Wonky Packages, was to produce a set where 5 or more artists were given the same 5-10 products to see the different titles and gags they each came up with. It's similar to what Mad magazine used to do with "Suppose other artists had painted the Mona Lisa." We can kind of do that with the repeated titles by different artists over the years, but they've never been put together in one set.
Thanks for confirming that Topps had no intention of honoring what slamjim posted in 2020. It seems they were just trying to keep sales going for those of us who were on the fence due to the nature of some of the gags and artwork. Doesn't surprise me really, but it does surprise me that slamjim said those things when it was never going to be held true. He always seems the honest type in spite of working for Topps.
Thanks for confirming that Topps had no intention of honoring what slamjim posted in 2020. It seems they were just trying to keep sales going for those of us who were on the fence due to the nature of some of the gags and artwork. Doesn't surprise me really, but it does surprise me that slamjim said those things when it was never going to be held true. He always seems the honest type in spite of working for Topps.
I have some Wonkys I'd be willing to trade, if you're interested...
The recent posts raise valid points, but the solutions aren't easy. I absolutely agree that the reality is Wackys are no longer being sold to kids, and only are seen by adults, BUT "the powers that be" won't accept that reality and still WANT Wackys drawn as if geared towards that 6 to 12 year old demographic. Anyone who has kids (or remembers being one) knows that kids think bodily functions are hilarious. As we grow up (perish the thought!), we realize there is more to comedy than that One-Trick-Pony, but it is still a reliable workhorse. You may be seeing more of them because so many other options have been restricted. We can no longer do gags mocking excessive weight (which was another easy kill for years), nor can we do anything related to bullying (something central to growing up as a child). Many of the "high brow" gags also get turned down specifically because they are aimed "over the heads" of the target audience. There are also the threats of suit from specific manufacturers that take particular products out of play. With all of those restrictions, potty humor is a safe harbor in an otherwise treacherous environment. If Topps ever decides to accept the fact that Wackys aren't drawn for kids anymore, then you can expect a change of focus, but until then, we have to work with the few crayons left in the box!
Thanks for confirming that Topps had no intention of honoring what slamjim posted in 2020. It seems they were just trying to keep sales going for those of us who were on the fence due to the nature of some of the gags and artwork. Doesn't surprise me really, but it does surprise me that slamjim said those things when it was never going to be held true. He always seems the honest type in spite of working for Topps.Seriously? It's good to know I've been upgraded to editor from simply a freelancer at Topps! When we did the weekly WP it was just the five of us (myself, Brent, Neil, Smokin and Simko) and we were doing our own gags. After the first few weeks had a few overly potty gags the agreement was to avoid that going forward. I've adhered to that. When they switched to the monthly stuff they added a bunch of other people and Pete has been doing most of the gag submissions with changes any of us deem fit. I have zero oversight concerning what the other people submit, Pete sends in, the editor selects and the lawyers approve. I have control over my own selections and paintings. That's it. I don't see the cards until you see the cards each month. I think you are a bit out of line trying to hang your being upset over this on me. That's crazy. The format changed, the artists line-up changed and the approval process changed. The easy solution is for Pete and Paul and whomever else to not submit these types of gags in the future and for any of the new people to understand that. The editor is not going to be able to submit these types of gags to the lawyers if they are never submitted in the first place.
A little over a year ago after complaints about potty humor and gags around bodily functions, you said this wasn't going to be included in the wackys going forward.
Now for two months in a row we have these:
May 2021 - Last sticker "Runs" has a figure sitting on a toilet with apparent diarrhea. Yuck.
April 2021- Last sticker "Snot Jet" has bodily function of a snotty nose dripping. Yuck.
Were you sincere when you posted in May of 2020 about keeping these out of the stickers or were you just waiting to start sneaking these subjects in again as the last stickers in the set?
Well said Neil! Thank you again for keeping Wackies alive and going strong. Just like 2020….this set will be pretty impressive once it’s complete. Keep em’ coming with the Attackys and Old School! Can’t wait to see what the 2nd have of 2021 will be bringing us!!
Just seeing this post as well. Did I do either of those cards? No? OK, then direct this statement at the people that did then. Man, you are so out of line.
I am looking forward to having a complete deck of 52 Wacky playing cards!
Listen, you posted on this forum that Topps was going to "auto-correct" and change direction with regards to the subject matter. Whether it was your intention or not, you spoke for the company in that regard and my purchasing decisions were based on that. To me, you are the most prominent face of Topps/Wackys on this website and you carry a lot of weight with how I spend my money with them. I *only* started buying the monthly sets after you assured me with your post that Topps was responsive to the matter and wouldn't continue with those particular gags. Sorry, that is the way it is.
Now, I can understand if you have no say in the decisions made by Topps with regards to their editorial decisions...but maybe you should've emphasized that. Just sayin'. Not all of us regular users understand the behind the scenes decision making at Topps, but I do hear when you post something here which you did in May 2020 regarding the controversy.
Anyway, I do respect your work and understand your contributions are always of a very high standard and top quality. Maybe I put too much weight on your post, but I did trust that what you said back then would be what the policy going forward.
Since one of the titles Slaytex mentions was painted by me ("Snot Jet"), it seems a response is warranted here. The bottom line is this: I am not going to apologize if every 1 in 100 wacky packages I paint happens to be snot-related. Honestly, I found the original concept to be clever and whimsical. A vaccuum disguised as a nose is pretty offbeat and I think it's one of Coke Wagon's better concepts. Maybe not everyone cup of tea, but I know I'm not the only one who enjoyed this particular title. Besides, these types of concepts make up an extremely small percentage of the total number and I think without this kind of variety, the new sets would lack some depth. I think we can all agree, nobody wants boring!
Anyway, since when did every set suddenly have to be "all things to all people"? The answer is never! Even if you look back at the original 70's titles which are generally viewed as the yardstick by which everything else is measured, I bet you can find a few in every series that you don't care for...
My point is this: I'm proud of what I've contributed to the new sets and I put my best foot forward to make something fans enjoy. If you want to pass judgement on the new sets based on a very small percentage of titles, i think it's being pretty short-sighted. Why not just try and celebrate the ones you enjoy?
I am looking forward to having a complete deck of 52 Wacky playing cards!
Since one of the titles Slaytex mentions was painted by me ("Snot Jet"), it seems a response is warranted here. The bottom line is this: I am not going to apologize if every 1 in 100 wacky packages I paint happens to be snot-related. Honestly, I found the original concept to be clever and whimsical. A vaccuum disguised as a nose is pretty offbeat and I think it's one of Choke Wagon's better concepts. Maybe not everyone cup of tea, but I know I'm not the only one who enjoyed this particular title. Besides, these types of concepts make up an extremely small percentage of the total number and I think without this kind of variety, the new sets would lack some depth. I think we can all agree, nobody wants boring!
Anyway, since when did every set suddenly have to be "all things to all people"? The answer is never! Even if you look back at the original 70's titles which are generally viewed as the yardstick by which everything else is measured, I bet you can find a few in every series that you don't care for...
My point is this: I'm proud of what I've contributed to the new sets and I put my best foot forward to make something fans enjoy. If you want to pass judgement on the new sets based on a very small percentage of titles, i think it's being pretty short-sighted. Why not just try and celebrate the ones you enjoy?
I've got to agree with Neil. You can't please all of the people all of the time. There are Wackys I can think of that I'm not a big fan of, but I'd never dream of telling artists to stop drawing them! If the only designs being done were all bodily functions, I might begin to agree, but I see no problem with occasional gags. I'm reminded of that bumper sticker that says "If Its Too Loud, You're Too Old!". We all thought this stuff was funny as kids, so why should it stop? This isn't stuffy fine art for the elite. It is street art for the masses. Even one of our Founding Fathers, Ben Franklin, penned a piece titled Fart Proudly, and if bodily functions are good enough for him, they're good enough for me! I take back my prior agreement to leave farts and snot out of the mix, although I won't focus exclusively on them.
Ha! I just reread my original post, and I noticed that I referred to Mike as "Coke Wagon" instead of "Choke Wagon", which would make him an entirely different kind of Wacky artist! Sorry Mike!
Try getting that one past Topps. :]
Just received my June package notification.
Of course on a Friday, with a Holiday weekend
Just got mine, too. I still think "overnight" should be Saturday, not Tuesday.
Two months in a row now that the Houston sort facility has received my shipment from the Memphis hub and immediately sends it back.
Guess Memphis is being too efficient for FedEx
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My package has been in Memphis since Friday night. No change at all since then. This is a new route - my Wackys have never gone through Memphis before. The last few months they have been going from Florida to Indianapolis to New York.
My package has been in Memphis since Friday night. No change at all since then. This is a new route - my Wackys have never gone through Memphis before. The last few months they have been going from Florida to Indianapolis to New York.
This morning, mine showed going through Memphis also and onto Indy. Now on the way here.
I was shorted one pack this time. Here is the sketch card I received.
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I tried not panic over the coupon collation, hoping it would even out at the end, but it didn't. I actually need four of one of the groupings >( At least the Wonkys worked out almost right.I always cross my fingers before opening, but unfortunately for me it didn’t work.
I always cross my fingers before opening, but unfortunately for me it didn’t work.
I knew I was totally screwed after opening just my second pack.
Pack 1 had coupons in a pattern 2, 7, 12, 17 and Pack 2 had coupons in a straight run of 17, 18, 19, 20.
Sure enough, my whole lot had a mix of coupons either in a pattern or in straight run.
Unbelievable that Topps can’t do this right.
I was shorted one pack this time. Here is the sketch card I received.
(https://i.postimg.cc/H8zd86gG/87451-A60-D45-F-4-CA1-B234-D952-E4610-C29.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/H8zd86gG)
Hey, at least we don't have to deal with Ludlows any more...
July set up and available
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-july.html
Has anyone besides me wondered why the playing cards don't have rounded corners? Topps used rounded corners on Stella Dorko, which I never understood, but here it would have made perfect sense. I guess it was a cost factor?Nail clippers work fairly well to trim those corners. :great:
For the July set: 1) What chips does Terror Chips spoof? 2) I can guess Little Hair is another book takeoff - Maurice Sendak's Little Bear, perhaps?
How much do you want to bet Little Hair spoofs Little Bear?
How much do you want to bet Little Hair spoofs Little Bear?Since we now know it is, which one is it spoofing - the classic book or the animated TV series?
And what does Lil Spitters spoof? And what does Bubble Junk spoof?Bubble Junk sounds like Bubble Yum Bubble Gum.
And what does Lil Spitters spoof? And what does Bubble Junk spoof?
This ground has probably been tred before, but is everyone okay with Topps charging $60 for a set of 20 stickers with a few chasers. I remember when a pack was 5cents. I know, I’m old. But that’s $3 per sticker…couldn’t they sell a base set with no extras for $25 or $30? I realize some of you folks buy multiple sets pick out the chasers and re-sell the base set , which is cool..It IS nice to get a complete set for your $60, but you folks chasing the chasers must be made out of money…
Btw, is Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum still around after all this time?
Yep, Hubba Bubba is still around, as is Bubblicious and Bubble Yum. None of them sell remotely the way they used to. Soft chunk bubblegum (the technical term for this style of bubblegum) turned the gum category upside down in the 1970's when Bubble Yum launched the category, but since the 1990s it has seen a drop off in popularity, landing at where we are now.
Between 2012 and 2016 or so, Hubba Bubba did some especially cool releases, featuring Hubba Bubba in soda-inspired flavors. I showcased four of them here:
http://www.collectingcandy.com/wordpress/?p=16798
They would go on to do Grape Crush and Dr Pepper Cherry flavored Hubba Bubba as well. Hubba Bubba also did a couple seasonal flavors, doing a Halloween Caramal Apple flavor and a Christmastime Hot Cocoa flavor... around 2016-2017 I believe.
Man, you're hands down, the world's leading candy consultant! You should have your own smart device: "Ask Jason"
Hah! Thanks! :] :great:
Hah! Thanks! :] :great:
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If you think there are any obsolete candies that deserve to be parodied, I'd be happy to look over your list, and see what could be done! - Pete
August set is up
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-august.html
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Here's a couple of new wackys I painted for August...
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Concept by Paul Harris
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Concept by Neil
One I did:
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Playing card set will be at least 54 cards. Hoping to get the jokers in there, too.
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That’s great news about the extra cards in the deck! Thanks for making that happen, Neil!!
I got a familiar "Topps" package in the mail yesterday and excitedly tore it open hoping for Wonky Ads or the July set. When I opened the bubble wrap the bottom card was a "Wacky Initials" card. I thought "Did they bring back the Initials and I didn't even see it?" When I looked at the rest of the cards, they were familiar, but I couldn't place them. Then I looked at the packing slip...
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It was a replacement for the August 2020 set! I wrote in and complained that the set they sent was sticky and bumpy. Like an adhesive or something was sprayed on it. I remember a few posts on here of people who had the same issue. I forgot all about it until I opened this package!
Don't know why it took a year, maybe they have a one year claims timeframe and they wait until all claims are in before reprinting or sending out replacements? Anyway, they are sticky free and wonderful! :-)
Playing card set will be at least 54 cards. Hoping to get the jokers in there, too.That's great, Neil! A playing card set wouldn't be complete without the two Jokers.
I got a familiar "Topps" package in the mail yesterday and excitedly tore it open hoping for Wonky Ads or the July set. When I opened the bubble wrap the bottom card was a "Wacky Initials" card. I thought "Did they bring back the Initials and I didn't even see it?" When I looked at the rest of the cards, they were familiar, but I couldn't place them. Then I looked at the packing slip...
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It was a replacement for the August 2020 set! I wrote in and complained that the set they sent was sticky and bumpy. Like an adhesive or something was sprayed on it. I remember a few posts on here of people who had the same issue. I forgot all about it until I opened this package!
Don't know why it took a year, maybe they have a one year claims timeframe and they wait until all claims are in before reprinting or sending out replacements? Anyway, they are sticky free and wonderful! :-)
WOW. I remember you post about the stickiness and did have the same problem with a few of mine that week, but can't believer you got some replacements after a year!
Makes me wonder where I can write to ask for everyone's missing Marathing Ludlows in the October Week 2 sets.
wow, my July packs were some of the most mixed up chase cards yet.
Shockingly, they mostly worked out in the end, though.
While some of the coupon sets were in the straight ordering (e.g. 5,6,7,8), others were just random (e.g. 3,5,11,19)
The playing cards were never in any consistent pairing either.
and one set didn't have a checklist cover card. I'll be submitting a claim on that one.
Whoa. I received a shipping notice for the August WPs... on a THURSDAY!! Now we will see if that overnight service actually gets it here on Friday.Same here.
Same here.
I am truly shocked!
Me too! It says tomorrow for delivery. It was just 8 days ago that I got my July sets :o . I've been to the PO every day since then. Must order more bubble envelopes........I got my notice as well but I don’t pay for expedited shipping so I’ll get it in September.
I got my notice as well but I don’t pay for expedited shipping so I’ll get it in September.
Well, it probably has to go to LA first, right?
Received my cards, and it was one of the best correlations I've gotten all year, which was a huge relief.
Although I was shorted one card again, this time a playing card.
The coupons were all in the expected 5-step staggered arrangement, which was great. No random mixes this time, thankfully.
I was placing my August 2021 cards in binder pages and realized we now have two different 3 of clubs playing cards.
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I was placing my August 2021 cards in binder pages and realized we now have two different 3 of clubs playing cards.
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Hey... what did I miss? Did they come out with a deck of Wacky Pack playing cards? These look awesome. I snoozed, but hopefully I didn't lose.
Thanks for the clarification. Definitely sounds like I did either lose out... or will be shelling out later on for a deck.
Not a bad idea overall, though. Has Topps ever considered printing such a thing on actual, plastic-coated, poker-quality cards for release as a real deck? I'd play poker with that (although it might make it a lot harder to keep a poker face as some gags are definitely better than others).
I love the playing cards. I just wish they were more plentiful because they are too expensive to play with.That's a great idea! And Topps should put it in a box just like actual playing cards and sell them as an actual product. I'll bet that'll sell like hotcakes!
If they issued a set with a red back instead of blue to distinguish them from the regular monthly cards as a regular card deck, I would buy it to use.
Each Monthly set this year has included 2 of 4 different playing cards. With August, we should have been up to 32 out of 52 playing cards, but Scot noticed that May already included a 3 of Clubs (Battleball), so this month's Beastball 3 of Clubs is a monkey wrench in the works.My Stella D'orko when I got it back in the day had normal pointed corners. Can you show me this? They must've done this later in the run.
I am looking forward to playing with a set when it is completed. This was a great idea! I just wish they had rounded the corners a bit; we know they can, since they did it with Stella Dorko.
My Stella D'orko when I got it back in the day had normal pointed corners. Can you show me this? They must've done this later in the run.
A plastic coated deck would be awesome, but it might upset people who have been amassing trading card versions.
I see what you're saying here, Pat, but I truly wonder if people would be that upset. Clearly, actual playing cards with their rounded corner, plastic coating, and any other differences (geez, they could have totally different backs) would be so easily distinguishable from the cards that are coming out this year. I'm super bummed not to have a set of the playing cards from the monthly series, but there was no way I was going to shell out that kind of money to get a full set. But I'd easily pick up a number of playing card sets if Topps created one. Fingers crossed as it seems like it would be a win-win to both the company and collectors. But I do hear you that there would be at least some resistance from those (and justifiably so) who have amassed the set so far.
I think rounded corners, plastic coating, and maybe a different color back should be enough to quiet dissenters.
Ummm, did this happen to anyone else? I just got my "August" sets today after they spent 6 days in Ellenwood, GA, the black hole of Fedex shipping, where packages stay there for days and days before they move. I opened the multiple sets I bought. All the extra chase cards--Wonkys, playing cards, and coupons--were August, but ALL the base sets were JANUARY 2021!!!! NOT ONE AUGUST BASE SET! I guess I'll have to go through Topps' icky customer service to try to get some AUGUST base sets. Wish me luck! How does that happen?yep, Ellenwood is one of the black holes of the fedex shipping hubs.
My Stella D'orko when I got it back in the day had normal pointed corners. Can you show me this? They must've done this later in the run.They always had rounded corners. Yours is the same.
I received my August box from Topps today, yay!
Open the first pack - that's odd, the base set is from January while the extras are from August.
Open the rest - they're all like that. Argh!
What's the best way to contact Topps to resolve this issue?
I received my August box from Topps today, yay!
Open the first pack - that's odd, the base set is from January while the extras are from August.
Open the rest - they're all like that. Argh!
First of all, a Topps delivery on a Sunday? Don't think that has ever happened to me.
Second, so far one other forum member has reported the same issue with August sets (bludevilok, a few posts above). Yikes, and HOW could they manage that!!!!! How many sets did you order? I would try calling first, and if that doesn't work, emailing.
Lavirus, you and I are in the same boat. While I can definitely empathize with you, I have to say I'm a little happy to find out that I'm not going insane. I would definitely like to know why Topps had January 2021 base sets lying around while they're assembling August 2021 sets to go out. The scenario sounds so crazy that I wasn't sure if Topps would even believe me if I contacted them. However, the SAME complaint coming from at least TWO different customers should lend some credibility to the--dare I say it?--WACKY story.
I would definitely like to know why Topps had January 2021 base sets lying around while they're assembling August 2021 sets to go out.I would guess it's all digital printing, with someone simply picking files on an app to load and send to the printing room.
Do you think they'll ever release this playing-card themed set as a base set at some point, or did one have to be collecting them all along to end up with a set at the end?
I do hope they'll make an actual deck of cards at some point, though. There's a lot of online companies where anyone can make their own custom cards, so it can't be that expensive to make by just uploading the scans to one of those places. I would think in mass they could do it for 20 or 25 bucks a deck and still turn a profit. But I would think collectors would pay a little more than that for the priviledge of playing poker with Wackys. I remember now that some time after that stellar 1999 Wacky Reunion at Jeff's, we talked about having a high-stakes poker game where each of us put up an equally weak piece of art, like Bum&Mable, 6Urp, Nertz, Blecch, Cricket, Similecch, RotsaRoot, etc. (I made sure to include 3 I used to own so as not to be insulting). That would have been fun and nerve-wracking to play, though. Entry fee, original art. Winner take all. No-limit Texas Hold'em. But there was other talk about playing a regular game where we use puzzle pieces and common stickers as chips. Shoe would have had a massive advantage in that one with all his minty puzzles.
Did anyone ever play an actual poker for Wackys game since then?
I hope the latest september wackys come soon.
I think it's safe to say that many of us would love to see an actual Wacky playing card set. Perhaps someone with a connection to Topps here could pass along that idea.
Five Playing Cards are listed for the month?
Is that right? That totally corrupts what’s been going on so far this year.
Playing Cards:
8 of Spades
King of Hearts
10 of Diamonds
2 of Clubs
3 of Spades
We also still need a replacement for that extra 3 of clubs goof up they did…..The replacement is the 9 clubs in every pack this month.
Well I guess they had to figure out how to start adding cards into the deck. At the rate they were at there was only going to be 48 cards. This way there will be 52. But hopefully we’ll see 54. Maybe a joker or title card or something like that. Would be nice to have 54 cards. Would fill up the 9 card pages quote nicely.I have no idea why these weren’t simply run for 13 months. Why awkwardly force them into 12 sets? Are Wackys dead come the New Year? Incredibly frustrating to be thrown this curveball.
The replacement is the 9 clubs in every pack this month.
I have no idea why these weren’t simply run for 13 months. Why awkwardly force them into 12 sets? Are Wackys dead come the New Year? Incredibly frustrating to be thrown this curveball.
I have no idea why these weren’t simply run for 13 months. Why awkwardly force them into 12 sets? Are Wackys dead come the New Year? Incredibly frustrating to be thrown this curveball.
September set is up.
Chance of sketch cards again
Plus, a. Nine of Clubs in every pack!
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-september.html
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For some reason, I thought they were going to do 14 months so that they could include Jokers. And, if they only wanted 2 Jokers, there could be 2 Wacky Logos.Agree. 14 months to throw in some Jokers and maybe a header card or logo card
I was also expecting sketches this month, but I guess the extra playing card is the replacement?
Where do you get the nice preview images you post on the Spread Sheet thread?Just collecting them from anywhere I can find them.
As I predicted, but where's the checklist?
Agree. 14 months to throw in some Jokers and maybe a header card or logo card
The write up does mention sketches. Hope that’s correct.
>> Looks for Randomly inserted Sketch cards
Thanks, missed the sketch note. But, now I am UPSET about the playing cards - I saw 5 listed and didn't realize that the list didn't include the 9 of Clubs. If it is truly 2 of 5 out of that list then I did not order enough sets to fill my little "Wacky Club" orders, and now I will have to place a second order, with more shipping costs because Smart Post cannot be trusted. It's my fault for blindly ordering on "remote control," but, really, this means that playing cards issued at the end of the run will be scarcer than the earlier ones.
Can one of the artists here please verify this with Topps while there is still time to order more sets?
I see they added a note that every pack will include a 9 of clubs. So there will be 6 new playing cards this month. Still 5 playing cards at 2 per pack means some people may want to adjust their quantity anyway.
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Here's my three for the set this month
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I call "FOUL" on this move!!!
Do you think this may be an effort to wrap up the playing cards in December to end the 2021 series? Sounds like there are other Old School plans afoot that may supplant the current monthly series at some point.They've always said "Build your own 52 card Wacky deck throughout the year.", but I figured it'd run 13 sets, not literally end at the end of the year.
I call "FOUL" on this move!!!Absolutely
Do you think this may be an effort to wrap up the playing cards in December to end the 2021 series? Sounds like there are other Old School plans afoot that may supplant the current monthly series at some point.
That's what I was thinking, because if they add 1 extra card for September, October, November and December that will be 52. But it is awful, because the last 20 cards will be produced in lower amounts, unless we all start buying a lot more sets. And then, no Jokers, unless they add them in like the 9 of Clubs this month.
Can someone confirm when these are available on the Topps site each month? I managed to find my way to the "online Brands" and "wacky packages" area, zero for sale. This was today. I see from previous posts that the pattern MIGHT be that they are available for one week only, from a Wednesday through the following Wednesday? Does the 7 days begin the FIRST Wednesday of the month? or the second?
September sales 632 sets.
Slight bump upwards, perhaps a combo of folks chasing sketches and those chasing the five base playing cards.
But no sketches for September.Description states that there are.
Description states that there are.
Seems to be every three months so far: March, June, September
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Description states that there are.
Seems to be every three months so far: March, June, September
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Ugh, just received a dreaded Fed-Ex overnight shipping notice on a Friday which equates to a 3 day shipping notice.
Ugh, just received a dreaded Fed-Ex overnight shipping notice on a Friday which equates to a 3 day shipping notice.Same here
Same here
Same thing every month this year Topps position on Wackys is quite clear
I think I had a few recently that were actually midweek. Maybe August and the Wonky Ads?
The September set looks good, but the collation on my playing cards was pretty bad, probably because of the change to 5 cards. My question is, WHY does the 9 of Clubs have a copyright on it??? I haven't seen that on any before this.
paid for overnight - haven't even gotten a shipping notice yet :(
Good spot!
Wrapper for “OctoberR”. Must be getting cold out!
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How is the Wacky Halloween set going to be sold...is this direct to consumer like past sets?This isn't a Halloween set, per se, it's the October monthly set - which happens to be chock full of Halloween goodness.
Will the upcoming Wacky Packages October 2021 set or November 2021 set include a preview card for the upcoming Wacky Packages Old School Series 10?
It will not!
When can we expect OS 10?
The caption under slamjim's user ID says next month. Looking forward to it!!
I never ordered more than 5 sets from Topps, Today I ordered 10 sets of the October set. The Drop down states 480.00 for 10 but to complete the sale it says 560.00 for (10). Just checking is there anything else I need to do to get the 480.00 price?It's an interesting gimmick that Topps uses to make it seem like an even better deal than it is for multiple sets.
Here's one of my paintings from the October set...
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October Wacky set now available
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-october.html
Checklist - now with more bats!
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What will Trick'r Treat! spoof?
These packs will be interesting for those putting together a couple sets of the playing cards. Five different playing cards with usual 2 cards per pack seems to make the playing cards a bit harder to collate. And, no extra card in each pack like last month which I think was a make-up for the three of clubs issue (2 variations).
Very creative!
October Wacky set now available
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-october.html
Checklist - now with more bats!
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Scarenstein Bears is another children's book parody. And did Frosted Snakes get spoofed before in ANS1 back in 2004? And what does Cursed and Hairy Mash spoof?
Kit Rat is my art, Peter Zies concept. Pix cereal is my art and concept. Glad to be part of the set and I just finished some sketch cards for future sets.
Does Pix cereal spoof Kix cereal or Trix cereal?
Does Pix cereal spoof Kix cereal or Trix cereal?It is KIX.
Because KIX just keep gettin' harder to find!Good one! I like it! I got a little chuckle out of that one, heh-heh-heh.
I'm old and I had to google that song reference. Pix does have a classic song lyric on there. But different song....
I can never hear "Pix" without remembering 43 years (or so) ago when Channel 11, WPIX, had video game contests where kids called in and had to say "Pix" into the phone to shoot at an object on the tv screen. The more points you got the better prize you would win. One kid was frustrated at the lag from his saying PIX to when the shot launched, and yelled "PIX dammit, PIX!!!"
Sorry, completely off-topic :P
Kix was also the name of a heavy metal band in the 80'sI always wondered why they named their band after a crappy cereal....
I always wondered why they named their band after a crappy cereal....
In the same vein...if I had a band, I would have named it "Smurfberry Crunch"That is a GREAT band name!!
One kid was frustrated at the lag from his saying PIX to when the shot launched, and yelled "PIX dammit, PIX!!!
I can never hear "Pix" without remembering 43 years (or so) ago when Channel 11, WPIX, had video game contests where kids called in and had to say "Pix" into the phone to shoot at an object on the tv screen. The more points you got the better prize you would win. One kid was frustrated at the lag from his saying PIX to when the shot launched, and yelled "PIX dammit, PIX!!!"Wow, I remember that well, now that you mention it. Otherwise it probably never would have crossed my mind again. My strongest memory of it was how weird it sounded hearing a kid’s voice over a phone line on TV. And yes, because of the delay, the contestants would sometimes resort to saying PIX repeatedly, out of frustration in not being able to get the timing right.
Sorry, completely off-topic :P
I can never hear "Pix" without remembering 43 years (or so) ago when Channel 11, WPIX, had video game contests where kids called in and had to say "Pix" into the phone to shoot at an object on the tv screen. The more points you got the better prize you would win. One kid was frustrated at the lag from his saying PIX to when the shot launched, and yelled "PIX dammit, PIX!!!"
Sorry, completely off-topic :P
Something on the webpage was bugging me and maybe I was looking at it incorrectly:So your saying you will get 11 packs? I did that also. I thought topps was doing the ole bait and switch
On the page for the Halloween (or any month) cards, you are given the quantity and pricing option with the drop down menu saying 1 for $60 and 10 for $480. Underneath that box you have the qty box which only allows a numerical character of 1 or greater. If you click on the option for 10 (in the upper box) you also have 1 in the lower quantity box. The price comes out to $540 as it thinks you want the cheaper deal for ten packs plus an additional pack at full price. How does one correct such an issue?
Something on the webpage was bugging me and maybe I was looking at it incorrectly:As has been mentioned here before, if you look carefully, when you select 10, there's a small "+" next to the $480. So, what it's saying is: "if you want 9 more packs (10 total), add $480". That's where the $540 comes from. Everybody got it now? Write it down. :)
On the page for the Halloween (or any month) cards, you are given the quantity and pricing option with the drop down menu saying 1 for $60 and 10 for $480. Underneath that box you have the qty box which only allows a numerical character of 1 or greater. If you click on the option for 10 (in the upper box) you also have 1 in the lower quantity box. The price comes out to $540 as it thinks you want the cheaper deal for ten packs plus an additional pack at full price. How does one correct such an issue?
As has been mentioned here before, if you look carefully, when you select 10, there's a small "+" next to the $480. So, what it's saying is: "if you want 9 more packs (10 total), add $480". That's where the $540 comes from. Everybody got it now? Write it down. :)And the Quantity box is to indicate how many ‘single’ sets you want to order, or how many ‘lots of ten’ sets you want to order.
As has been mentioned here before, if you look carefully, when you select 10, there's a small "+" next to the $480. So, what it's saying is: "if you want 9 more packs (10 total), add $480". That's where the $540 comes from. Everybody got it now? Write it down. :)
Okay, fine. We'll wait 'til November to discuss the Halloween cards. But everyone should have their September sets by now, right? Any comments on the gags? The art? Favorites? It sometimes feels like the cards could be blank, as little as their content is discussed!
Okay, fine. We'll wait 'til November to discuss the Halloween cards. But everyone should have their September sets by now, right? Any comments on the gags? The art? Favorites? It sometimes feels like the cards could be blank, as little as their content is discussed!
I received a Fed-Ex shipping notice this morning for overnight delivery of the October sets. Great to see this on a Thursday morning rather than a Friday afternoon. Attaboy, Topps!got mine also for Friday delivery, fingers crossed
got mine also for Friday delivery, fingers crossed
Same here but I'm guessing next Wednesday, based on past experience. :angry3:c'mon Marc, stay positive :]
c'mon Marc, stay positive :]He is. He's pretty positive it'll be next Wednesday.
I always love the Wonkys, but they were outstanding this month!
c'mon Marc, stay positive :]
He is. He's pretty positive it'll be next Wednesday.
In September, Topps sent me my August order - and they all had January base sets. As instructed, I sent them back to them for a replacement. After numerous emails, all taking weeks to get a response, I finally got my replacement shipment today!
It's exactly the wrong sets I sent in.
Friggin morons!
Fortunately, Zenergizer gave me an August base set and the bonus cards were correct and I was able to complete the month set.
Good lord, Topps "customer service" is the worst. All's well that ends well but I should get something for the hassle.
Actually I was overly positive in my thinking. It's not Wednesday, rather it's this Friday. Quite entertaining watching all the places the package goes to, most of which I have never heard of. In my case: Pompano Beach FL, Manning SC, Lower Paxton TWP PA, Upper Macungie Twp PA, Breinigsville PA, Edison Twp NJ, Edison NJ (so far).
I'm sorry that your package had to endure Lower Paxton Township.
"Cream of Big Feet," that sounds hilarious!Thanks, I think it is!
November set is up
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-october-1.html
Thanks, I think it is!
Digging Your work on this month's set Chad! Some of your best work yet!Thank you!!!
November set is up
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-october-1.html
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For November 2021: What does Tabasglow spoof? And what does Clutch spoof?I’d say Tabasco sauce for the one.
For November 2021: What does Tabasglow spoof? And what does Clutch spoof?
I’d say Tabasco sauce for the one.That is correct, I did Tabasglow and Cream of Bigfeet.
Crutch (not Clutch) could be (Nestle's) Crunch.
Also what does Foturkey spoof, something sporty?I think it is a spoof on Tofurkey... but the graphics look like the old packaging from few years ago.
Any opinions on the holiday cards in the regular card sets? One the one hand, the Holiday specific sets are cool, but on the other, they usually come in odd image sizes (like postcard) and are an additional expense. Mixing the holiday designs into the regular sets is like a free bonus, but without the bells and whistles. Which is "better"?Yes, and there hasn't been a non-Topps Halloween regular-sized card set nor a non-Topps Christmas Postcards set since 2019. Are those two sets both going to continue in the future, I wonder?
Yes, and there hasn't been a non-Topps Halloween regular-sized card set nor a non-Topps Christmas Postcards set since 2019. Are those two sets both going to continue in the future, I wonder?
Happy Halloweeeeen! Here's a ghoulish Wacky treat to feast your eyes on - if you dare! "Wonky Packages"from the new October set...
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Wondering if this monthly set will continue in the new year or Topps will offer something else?
What is frustrating is that I spent a bunch of money on three sets, but ALL THREE only had 'Wandex' for my Wonky cards. Does anyone want to trade with me?Check out the trading thread and make a post. Maybe there’s someone out there that can help you out.
Old School 10 is on its way, but got rescheduled because of other competing projects. We have put together a full sized set of gags, and the only issue is allowing time for final paintings. Everything has cleared the approval process, so stay tuned! Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel!
I cant Recall, were other Old School/will Old School 10 be sold in packs and boxes?OLDS 1 to OLDS 5 were sold in packs and boxes. OLDS 6 to OLDS 9 weren't.
Has anyone noticed that in May and August we received two different three of clubs?!? Was this on purpose?
Also with so many Wacky Packages characters why are they reusing the same character (Beastball)? I notice this with both three and nine of clubs.
Lastly does anyone have a running list of of these playing cards? I am trying to make a list for my binder (like an index), with card number, character, month issued, and artist(s).
Thanks in advance.
Semper Fi,
Corndog
It was definitely noticed, and is mentioned earlier in this thread. The August 3 of Clubs was an error by Topps (it was supposed to be a 9), and that is why every September set included a 9 of Clubs.
For a running list, you should check out Fanatical's thread in the Master List section: https://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=6077.0 (https://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=6077.0)
Thanks a bunch....new guy here...sometimes I need someone to hold my hand.
This forum is so packed full of information. So glad it exists!!!
Is that a picture of an actual pack? I don’t follow new releases, but I didn’t think any series were released in packs anymore.Dave,
Dave,
in each set of 20 was one custom drawn pack for the month.
Just received a shipping notice for the November set. I was starting to get worried!
I received my November cards today. Amazingly lucky on the playing card collation. I have been building 4 decks. I ordered 10 packs this time and I received four of each of the 5 playing cards. Now, the Wonkies were a much different situation.
Once again, fedex refusing to perform the overnight service that they are being paid for, and putting the package aside for delivery another day.
really pathetic
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Just received a shipping notice for the November set. I was starting to get worried!
I think my favorite is Foturkey (great coupon, too). As always, the Wonkys are fantastic!
Once again, fedex refusing to perform the overnight service that they are being paid for, and putting the package aside for delivery another day.
really pathetic
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Glad you like Foturkey! That's for all the vegetarians in the audience
December set now available
As with earlier this year, this end of the quarter set has sketches
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-december.html
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December set now availableordered mine
As with earlier this year, this end of the quarter set has sketches
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-december.html
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The joke's on us - no extra Joker :'(
Maybe in January? Or added as a surprise with December LOL.
Last year there was the extra "Thank You" title card in December. I honestly thought they would throw us a Joker this month.That Thank You card was actually in place of the Wonky/Guest Artist card. Nothing extra that week last year.
That Thank You card was actually in place of the Wonky/Guest Artist card. Nothing extra that week last year.
I did Pursmell and 25 sketch cards for this set.
ordered mine
What does "Collassal Wreck" sooof?
I did Pursmell and 25 sketch cards for this set.
I sure hope my recent order gets one or more of your sketches....you do awesome work!!!! I still love and appreciate your Blunder Bread you did. Thanks for your help!!!Thank you!!
December set now available
As with earlier this year, this end of the quarter set has sketches
https://www.topps.com/2021-topps-wacky-packages-monthly-series-december.html
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Maybe the Colossal Rex toy?
copy editor was out for a smoke break on this one :-\
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What Wacky will have this?that's the Coupon back for the November card Cream of Big Feet
copy editor was out for a smoke break on this one :-\
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copy editor was out for a smoke break on this one :-\That is disgusting! I really hate it when people who should know better seemingly can't tell the difference between the plural of "it" ("its") and the contraction of "it is" ("it's").
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It's what it's.i know, I know, that doesn't mean I have to like it, though.
December print run of 747.Sketch Cards might have helped boost sales.
Nice pop upward in sales for the last set of the year.
Sketch Cards might have helped boost sales.Highest sales for the year, easily.
Does anyone else here collect playing cards? I just started getting into a few unique decks here and there. Theory 11 makes some really cool decks for Star Wars, Avengers, Harry Potter, etc. I also researched online and there are thousands of really cool artsy decks out there now. The fancy printing or unique illustration artwork is what grabs me!
With me collecting both Wacky Packages and playing cards, it would seem natural for me to get the Wacky Packages playing cards from these monthly sets. But with my budget and all the other things I collect, I only have a complete set of the monthly base cards.
So do you think at some point Topps will produce a complete playing card deck with a fancy tuck case, sold only on the Topps site? I can picture something where they use the same artwork from the monthly cards on deluxe playing card stock, with rounded corners, and some fancy element added like foil accents. Maybe they can partner with Bicycle or Theory 11 to make it happen.
Does anyone else here collect playing cards? I just started getting into a few unique decks here and there. Theory 11 makes some really cool decks for Star Wars, Avengers, Harry Potter, etc. I also researched online and there are thousands of really cool artsy decks out there now. The fancy printing or unique illustration artwork is what grabs me!
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Does anyone else here collect playing cards? I just started getting into a few unique decks here and there. Theory 11 makes some really cool decks for Star Wars, Avengers, Harry Potter, etc. I also researched online and there are thousands of really cool artsy decks out there now.
We have asked, and hopefully Topps will oblige! The only extra artwork they would need is for a Joker or two (Ajerx is perfect!), and if they wanted a different back.
We have asked, and hopefully Topps will oblige! The only extra artwork they would need is for a Joker or two (Ajerx is perfect!), and if they wanted a different back.
The only interesting playing card decks I have are an old Green Hornet deck and a round deck from the U.S. Capitol, presumably sold in a gift shop there.
No shipping notices for December 2021 yet?
What is taking so long for the Wacky Packages December 2021 set to be shipped out? I want to see what the "Colassal Wreck" Wacky Packages December 2021 sticker is like so I can find out if it spoofs the Jurassic World Colassal Rex toy!
I got another Email from topps saying they were the Attack Packages not the Monthly set.
Now the big question that begs to differ? Where are the December sets? I know that I ordered the Attack Packages after I did the December Sets. Coming in two days is the Ordering of the January sets and I still haven't heard about the December sets. I just hope nothing went wrong at the printer.
I wonder if the December sets are delayed this long because they put the sketch cards in the Attacky Packages sets?!? I can see artists cranking out rushed new sketches for the December sets............I wonder if this mixup is why a few folks received notices for December set shipments, that were later corrected to be Attacky sets?
Strange that the December set is delayed so long like this. People will get shipping notices for this and the January set at the same time?
I think the December sets are delayed because somehow the printer mistakenly used the sketches that were supposed to be inserted in the December sets in the Attacky Packages Series 5 sets. The backs on the sketch cards pulled in the Attackys are identical to those pulled in the 2021 March, June and September sets. In the last Attacky Packages set, those sketch cards had backs that were for Attacky Packages. Just a theory at this point, but I suspect Topps is trying to get replacement sketches done for December on the old sketch card stock, which they were probably out of. I do hope that if I am right about this that Topps still has Neil's awesome Attacky sketches to send to us!!
I think the December sets are delayed because somehow the printer mistakenly used the sketches that were supposed to be inserted in the December sets in the Attacky Packages Series 5 sets. The backs on the sketch cards pulled in the Attackys are identical to those pulled in the 2021 March, June and September sets. In the last Attacky Packages set, those sketch cards had backs that were for Attacky Packages. Just a theory at this point, but I suspect Topps is trying to get replacement sketches done for December on the old sketch card stock, which they were probably out of. I do hope that if I am right about this that Topps still has Neil's awesome Attacky sketches to send to us!!
No need to call or email Topps, they are aware. Peter What sketch did you get??
Please share it!
Richard
#StayWacky
I'm a tech dinosaur, and barely manage emails. I'm unfamiliar with the process for displaying an image. I wish I could show it, but I don't know how. Sorry.
Agreed but probably Two months ahead at this point. Placed my December set order in December and probably will arrive after Valentine's Day. Anyone gets their order yet? Topps also pulled down their On Demand dropdown from their website. Perhaps, Fanatics is starting to change things already. I am a optimist by nature but I really think Fanatics is going to mess things up.
What is taking so long for the Wacky Packages December 2021 set to be shipped out? I want to see what the "Colassal Wreck" Wacky Packages December 2021 sticker is like so I can find out if it spoofs the Jurassic World Colassal Rex toy!
Wow the watched pot really never does boil! I pre-ordered my first Wackys in something like 7 years and had been checking every day for shipping updates and that update did not come. I see now that it probably has to do with a mix up with sketch cards? Anyway, it is good to see a lot of my old Wacky friends still on the forum!
Welcome back!!
Colossal Wreck potentially sounds extremely cool.
If the January 2022 Wacky sets just got shipping notices, how come the December 2021 Wacky sets never got any yet as long they may or may not be cancelled?
It's gotta be a messup with the sketch cards going into the Attacky Packages by mistake?
Maybe Topps is waiting to ship out the Decembers with the Januarys. If so, smart idea at this point!
As much as I appreciate efficiency, somehow I doubt that would end well.......
Any update on the December 2021 Wacky set shipment delay?
I just got a shipping notice for "2020 Topps Wacky Packages Weekly Series: June Week 1 - replacement." Huh??
I just noticed there was a new thread started on this.
What is the June 2020 Week 1 replacement like anyway?
What is the June 2020 Week 1 replacement like anyway?
Boy, you sure do ask a lot of questions about these and you don't even buy any of them.?.
But I have yet to find out from the Topps people what COLASSAL WRECK really spoofs in the December 2021 Wacky set!
I am dying from suspense waiting to see that. And no, I am not literally dying.
What is the June 2020 Week 1 replacement like anyway?
Only the shadow knows!
Just received a shipping notice for the December set.
The standard BS of shipping on Friday, but won’t show up until Monday even though it’s supposed to be overnight, but at least it’s shipping
Same here on both counts.
Or... maybe the shadow of the vampire knows? lol
Ha! At least, the vampire won't be in the dark much longer! Sets are shipping!
Just received a shipping notice for the December set.
The standard BS of shipping on Friday, but won’t show up until Monday even though it’s supposed to be overnight, but at least it’s shipping
December sets are shipping!! and I did some more sketches.
December sets are shipping!! and I did some more sketches.
I ordered 12 sets and I got your Kit Rat sketch. Pretty amazing sketch!
So at least one sketch intended for the December sets didn't get inserted into the Attacky sets!?! Or, perhaps the artists recreated some of their sketches? Curiouser and curiouser :-\
So at least one sketch intended for the December sets didn't get inserted into the Attacky sets!?! Or, perhaps the artists recreated some of their sketches? Curiouser and curiouser :-\"Said Alice." (the Doctor, "Robot" from Doctor Who)
I am beyond excited to get the December 2021 set today. My favorite toy of all time (Colossus Rex) was parodied by the awesome artist Neil Camera!
Any pic of the Wacky?No spoilers! We’ve been waiting months and months for this one
Any pic of the Wacky?
So at least one sketch intended for the December sets didn't get inserted into the Attacky sets!?! Or, perhaps the artists recreated some of their sketches? Curiouser and curiouser :-\I did 25 sketch cards originally then 10 more after the Attacky Mix up. The Kit rat was one of the last 10 that I just did. I see it on ebay already.
I did 25 sketch cards originally then 10 more after the Attacky Mix up. The Kit rat was one of the last 10 that I just did. I see it on ebay already.
Chad, i pulled this sketch out of my December 2021 lot :DThat was one of the first 25. Joe Grossberg concept!!
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Didn't Daryl want to see the Colossal Wreck parody? So what is the real product being spoofed?
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Didn't Daryl want to see the Colossal Wreck parody? So what is the real product being spoofed?hmm, I don't seem to recall Daryll asking about that. ;D
But I have yet to find out from the Topps people what COLASSAL WRECK really spoofs in the December 2021 Wacky set!
I looked it up, turns out it satirizes the late 60s figurine from Colorforms-Colossus Rex.
Love your Windhex
Richard
#StayWacky