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Wacky Packages Discussion => General Wacky Packages Discussion => Topic started by: Adrian on August 07, 2021, 01:02:05 AM
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I am sure some, if not most of you will have no interest in NFTs, but i thought I would share. I recently had an exchange with the director of blockchain at Topps, Marc Seal, in their Discord, and he would consider a release of Wacky Package NFTs. He even mentioned possible reward of completing sets having physical rewards. If you followed what they did with Garbage Pail Kids here https://play.toppsapps.com/app/gpk-blockchain , it would be sweet to see the same with our beloved Wacky Packages on their new platform.
If you’re interested in this project, you can see their new platform https://ToppsNFTs.com - and likely an important part of their future. If you’re interested in a Wacky Packages NFT, I would encourage you to make yourself heard in their channels. You can also email them at blockchain @ Topps.com…I only see positives in bringing newer generations into collecting wacky packages even if it’s in a new format. It took me a while to also understand the appeal, and this old brain to get the tech behind it, but now I am slightly addicted to it
I think it has benefits to seeing more expanded Wacky offerings, in the future and demand for physical cards too
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NFT = non-fungible token
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fungible_token
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NFT = non-fungible token
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fungible_token
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I think that definition needs to be modified : NFT= Non FUN Token!
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I think that definition needs to be modified : NFT= Non FUN Token!
I'd have to agree. If I don't have a physical card, then WTF cares!?!?
WTF = Who The F--- :P
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And who (besides me) is old enough to remember LSMFT?
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And who (besides me) is old enough to remember LSMFT?
I remember it. I heard it on an old time radio audiocassette (remember those?) as a commercial on the show (I think it was The Jack Benny Program). It's an acronym for "Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco."
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I remember it. I heard it on an old time radio audiocassette (remember those?) as a commercial on the show (I think it was The Jack Benny Program). It's an acronym for "Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco."
Correct!
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I remember it. I heard it on an old time radio audiocassette (remember those?) as a commercial on the show (I think it was The Jack Benny Program). It's an acronym for "Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco."
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And the Lucky Strike parody in the original series mocked that acronym with D.A./N.G.E.R. Wonder if there was a secret message behind it?!
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Sick of all this NFT, digital trading cards and Bitcoin crap. Let's get back to the basics!
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Agreed. Real stickers stuck on furniture and notebooks…
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I remember it. I heard it on an old time radio audiocassette (remember those?) as a commercial on the show (I think it was The Jack Benny Program). It's an acronym for "Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco."
And the Lucky Strike parody in the original series mocked that acronym with D.A./N.G.E.R. Wonder if there was a secret message behind it?!
Well, I guess we'll never know.
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My suspicion is that Topps will do NFT's for Wacky's with a Highly limited Physical Card counterpart included with NFT purchases in order to pull us in.
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My suspicion is that Topps will do NFT's for Wacky's with a Highly limited Physical Card counterpart included with NFT purchases in order to pull us in.
What they did with GPK was include a card in packs to redeem the NFT. They sold really well. Personally I think it’s not a bad thing for them to consider new ways to get more people aware of Wacky Packages even if it’s not for many of the people here. I didn’t expect it to be a popular idea for the majority - but thought I would share for those interested in the trends.
Even though I have a couple GPK cards - I’d only buy wacky NFTs for those cards I love - and see animated.
Here is more on what they did http://gpknews.com/tag/topps-digital/
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What they did with GPK was include a card in packs to redeem the NFT. They sold really well. Personally I think it’s not a bad thing for them to consider new ways to get more people aware of Wacky Packages even if it’s not for many of the people here. I didn’t expect it to be a popular idea for the majority - but thought I would share for those interested in the trends.
Even though I have a couple GPK cards - I’d only buy wacky NFTs for those cards I love - and see animated.
Here is more on what they did http://gpknews.com/tag/topps-digital/
Thanks for the GPK NFT links. It sounds like the GPK collectors need to be highly motivated and tech savvy in order to stay current on the physical and NFT offerings.
Andrew
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Thanks for the GPK NFT links. It sounds like the GPK collectors need to be highly motivated and tech savvy in order to stay current on the physical and NFT offerings.
Andrew
Yes I think it’s certainly not maybe the traditional audience or people here - but I thought I would share here for those interested and also because it’s a possible future trend. I am fine with it, as I mentioned it brings new people to the hobby. I am sure these new people may also search out the physical cards too. Win win!
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Win win!
Until its the same card you want, and they outbid you. They win/ you lose.
jim
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Until its the same card you want, and they outbid you. They win/ you lose.
jim
Fair enough. I guess I am more keen to see another generation get joy from this. I am not sure how many will seek out the older stuff, but I get your point. I promise you outside 1980-1992 cards, I am not competition.
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That GPK blockchain NFT link doesn't work anymore.
I always thought they'd go that route eventually. But it seems like the whole NFT thing was a flash in the pan & is petering out now. I was surprised to see it go so wild after CryptoKitties flopped years ago. But it's probably here to stay. I'm not a fan of Wackys going there... but I suppose it WOULD solve one problem... everyone freaking out over corner sharpness between PSA 9 and PSA 10 stickers when the artwork is in the middle. heh.
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That GPK blockchain NFT link doesn't work anymore.
I always thought they'd go that route eventually. But it seems like the whole NFT thing was a flash in the pan & is petering out now. I was surprised to see it go so wild after CryptoKitties flopped years ago. But it's probably here to stay. I'm not a fan of Wackys going there... but I suppose it WOULD solve one problem... everyone freaking out over corner sharpness between PSA 9 and PSA 10 stickers when the artwork is in the middle. heh.
The link is still good https://toppsgpk.io/
I don’t know about it being a flash, when Visa just bought an NFT. It’s likely a fad as you mention, but a fad to stay for a bit longer.
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The link is still good https://toppsgpk.io/
Yikes! What happened to the GPK art? They don't even look like the post-lawsuit version of the Cabbage Patch dolls anymore. It's like a completely different style. Never been a fan of that set anyway, but they were more funny when they actually looked like what they were parodying anyway. If I was into NFTs, I might buy one for an original 1st series style... but how are they getting customers of these new ones? (well, I suppose if people are paying 5 and 6 figures for tiny little 8-bit faces, anything is possible).
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So I got pulled into NFT's with the latest Funko release: Iron Maiden. I now have a Wax wallet and purchased packs on 9/30 when they dropped.
It sold out (24,000 Packs) and I purchased 4 5 NFT packs on the secondary market for $12 per pack instead of the $9.99 original selling price. I pulled a Grail NFT which also gets you a physical Funko Iron Maiden Pop that is only available to those who pull a grail NFT and is limited to 666 pieces. I ended up with 18 unique NFT's from my 4 packs of 5 and purchased more on the secondary market to assemble a full set of the 42 Regular NFT's that are available. That allows me to get another physical pop called a Mastery Edition (2400 made). So for my $130 outlay I will be getting two very cool pops and I have a virtual collection too.
I was very lucky to pull the grail NFT as the odds of doing so are 0.37% which is about 1/240 packs. I am not a Funko Pop collector; but like Iron Maiden alot so got involved. All in all I am happy with the experience and I can totally see Topps doing something with Wackys in the future. If they had physical cards tied into it I feel alot of us would participate.
Regards, Andrew
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Mars Attacks NFTs coming Monday.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8cYsVkj7/7-EFC4-BA5-C7-FA-4-AA9-8197-8-F8069-C83-E96.jpg)
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Those could be fun. Any idea on cost or pack size?
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I don't see any physical redemption cards. Ehhh. Hot Wheels NFT's drop next Tues. 5 of the 40 NFT's have physical redemption for a very limited Hot Wheels car with spectraflame paint and special tires. IMO , that is what collectors want with their NFT's.
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What's next, NFT Real Estate?
(https://i.postimg.cc/D8v4YnRZ/NFT-Real-Estate.png) (https://postimg.cc/D8v4YnRZ)
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What's next, NFT Real Estate?
(https://i.postimg.cc/D8v4YnRZ/NFT-Real-Estate.png) (https://postimg.cc/D8v4YnRZ)
I actually wouldn't rule it out. The Greater Fool Theory is alive and well.
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I guess the Mars Attacks NFTs aren't selling too well. All 'packs' are still available.
https://curionft.com/collections/topps-mars-attacks?/mars-attacks
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Would have been better if they offered some physical redemption cards with this series of NFTs.
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Maybe Topps should release a physical set of the original cards with the NFT style variants. Motion, gold, green/X-ray. Would probably sell way more.
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One thing interesting about the set is that they’ve replaced several of the original titles with new cards.
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One thing interesting about the set is that they’ve replaced several of the original titles with new cards.
not sure how that is 'interesting', sounds like they ruined a perfectly good thing. why change the original set?
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I guess the Mars Attacks NFTs aren't selling too well. All 'packs' are still available.
https://curionft.com/collections/topps-mars-attacks?/mars-attacks
Topps didn’t really do a good job marketing these (big surprise there). I wouldn’t have known about them if F&S hadn’t posted the info.
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not sure how that is 'interesting', sounds like they ruined a perfectly good thing. why change the original set?
One of the replaced titles was #15 Saucers invade China. Maybe the move was to not ‘offend’ anyone…
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The 10 Prize Cards only offer NFT's as the prize. No Physical Redemption = No interest for me. The Hot Wheels Drop 1 is today. There are 5400 Physical Cars you can score by pulling a Premium or Treasure Hunt NFT. That drop will sell out in 30 minutes.
Andrew
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The 10 Prize Cards only offer NFT's as the prize. No Physical Redemption = No interest for me. The Hot Wheels Drop 1 is today. There are 5400 Physical Cars you can score by pulling a Premium or Treasure Hunt NFT. That drop will sell out in 30 minutes.
That sounds like buying a lottery ticket where all you get is a photo of the prize, and maybe if you're lucky you'll get a small percentage of it.
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I guess companies are exploring the cost benefit of NFTs vs physical cards/product. Seems like our entire society is going digital. Soon everything will be virtual and saved on your computer. At least it solves the issue of finding storage for the stuff in your house ;D
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I guess companies are exploring the cost benefit of NFTs vs physical cards/product. Seems like our entire society is going digital. Soon everything will be virtual and saved on your computer. At least it solves the issue of finding storage for the stuff in your house ;D
Unfortunately, that does seem to be the case. Because, you know, NOTHING ever goes wrong with technology. Hackers NEVER make things inaccessible or delete things from one's computer. No, count me out from buying any Wacky NFT's. I want to open a notebook and thumb through my pages and see them and TOUCH them where I know they'll stay. I'm sure technophiliacs will say, "Well, your house can catch on fire." My reply: Not as likely as something going wrong with my computer, which has happened MANY times, or someone hacking into my computer, which has also happened despite having it protected, or some technological upgrade will happen so that I can't even see them anymore. So far, knock on wood, my house has NEVER caught on fire and my physical Wackys have stayed with me since the '70s. And that is also why I still buy CD's and still have all my LP's from way back. Sorry, I won't buy digital pictures of anything. And sorry for the rant, all, and thanks for letting me get this off my chest. ;)
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Did anyone partake of the Hot Wheels NFT yesterday? I still don’t get it, cool looking photos is not the same as owning a thing that you can put in a display case or take out of the box and play with…
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Did anyone partake of the Hot Wheels NFT yesterday? I still don’t get it, cool looking photos is not the same as owning a thing that you can pit in a display case or take out of the box and play with…
I purchased 8 4 Packs. I pulled three Premium Level NFT's which have redemption for a 1/1200 Physical Car: Rodger Dodger, Twin Mill and Camaro SS.
Those were the three Physical Cars I was after so I was quite lucky. There are 5 NFT's out of 40 which offer redemption. As of this morning prices on the secondary market are:
Twin Mill $120, Camaro SS $200, Rodger Dodger $300.
The NFT's are not my focus. Physical cars are. I will be purchasing future drops also. If Topps does this with Wacky's I will buy in if they offer redemption.
Andrew
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I purchased 8 4 Packs. I pulled three Premium Level NFT's which have redemption for a 1/1200 Physical Car: Rodger Dodger, Twin Mill and Camaro SS.
Those were the three Physical Cars I was after so I was quite lucky. There are 5 NFT's out of 40 which offer redemption. As of this morning prices on the secondary market are:
Twin Mill $120, Camaro SS $200, Rodger Dodger $300.
The NFT's are not my focus. Physical cars are. I will be purchasing future drops also. If Topps does this with Wacky's I will buy in if they offer redemption.
Andrew
If I understand correctly, you were more than quite lucky! Seems you not only scored 3 redemptions where you could have gotten none (32/40, right?), but also got all the titles you wanted. Congrats!
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If I understand correctly, you were more than quite lucky! Seems you not only scored 3 redemptions where you could have gotten none (32/40, right?), but also got all the titles you wanted. Congrats!
Odds are low for Redemptions. I got very lucky. I have seen people on youtube open 6 10 packs and pull one redeemable. Those 10 packs cost $150 on the secondary market. I also got very lucky in the Funko Iron Maiden Pops Drop. I purchased 4 packs and pulled a 1/666 Grail Pop NFT which sells for about $300.
The Treasure Hunt NFT (600 Made) from the Hot Wheels drop is selling for $1500 today. That one would have been a nice pull; but I don't like the Bone shaker car they used for it.; So I am very happy with my pulls.
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Odds are low for Redemptions. I got very lucky. I have seen people on youtube open 6 10 packs and pull one redeemable. Those 10 packs cost $150 on the secondary market. I also got very lucky in the Funko Iron Maiden Pops Drop. I purchased 4 packs and pulled a 1/666 Grail Pop NFT which sells for about $300.
The Treasure Hunt NFT (600 Made) from the Hot Wheels drop is selling for $1500 today. That one would have been a nice pull; but I don't like the Bone shaker car they used for it.; So I am very happy with my pulls.
I know that you're a collector, but I wonder how many bought simply for the resale value. To me it ruins the hobby for the collectors to have "flippers" buy a lot of product simply for that purpose. It's sort of like scalping tickets.
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I’d buy a timeshare before I buy these
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I know that you're a collector, but I wonder how many bought simply for the resale value. To me it ruins the hobby for the collectors to have "flippers" buy a lot of product simply for that purpose. It's sort of like scalping tickets.
It seems that two out of three purchasers are either speculators with hopes of selling for large profits in the future or short term scalpers.
There is alot of hype around the this Hot Wheels First NFT release. It will be interesting to watch the market both now and once the physical cars are out in four months. I managed to put together a set of the 5 physical cars. I had purchased Waxp two weeks ago to buy on Atomic Hub and the Waxp has appreciated by about 40% which gave me alot more buying power for my initial investment than I had anticipated. All the people buying Waxp for this drop drove up the price of Waxp. I have already carved out a nice spot in my HW display area to put the 5 Physical cars. They picked some great cars such Twin Mill and Rodger Dodger which bring back alot of childhood memories.
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I cant afford that kind of scratch for Hot Wheels…Then again, they probably think we are nuts for paying big bucks for stickers…
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I had purchased Waxp two weeks ago to buy on Atomic Hub and the Waxp has appreciated by about 40% which gave me alot more buying power for my initial investment than I had anticipated. All the people buying Waxp for this drop drove up the price of Waxp.
I do have digital subscriptions to magazines and newspapers simply because I typically threw away the paper versions when I was done, and it saves on trash. But I guess I'll never understand the appeal to NFTs or purchasing Crypto Currency simply for the purpose of buying NFTs.
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I do have digital subscriptions to magazines and newspapers simply because I typically threw away the paper versions when I was done, and it saves on trash. But I guess I'll never understand the appeal to NFTs or purchasing Crypto Currency simply for the purpose of buying NFTs.
The Mars Attacks NFTs are available to purchase by credit card if you’re interested to check them out. I bought some, just to see what they’re like. I do agree that I would much rather have some physical cards. It was disappointing that topps didn’t do any physical redemption cards with this NFT release.
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I actually wouldn't rule it out. The Greater Fool Theory is alive and well.
I had a chance to buy "virtual real estate" in Decentraland at inception in 2017 for peanuts. But because I didn't have a crypto wallet (wish I had, but still don't...stupidly), I couldn't participate. They wouldn't take cash or credit card. Months later, before the VR world was even created, the plots of land were already going for 100x +. Much more now, I'm guessing. But I would have actually made more than buying a real plot of land if I'd done it anyway. End result: No real land, no fake land, no crypto, bruised forhead from palm.
"Who is the greater fool, the fool or the one that follows him?"--ObiWan