Halloween Postcards 2012

[sco(o)t]

New Halloween Comic and Halloween Binder at the Topps site. But the comic says sold out and it's the first time I've even seen it.

Wait, what? Seems odd to include only 9 pocket pages in the Halloween binder when these are for postcard sets.

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Wait, what? Seems odd to include only 9 pocket pages in the Halloween binder when these are for postcard sets.

i hear you. That's not just odd, that's getting the shaft. Topps, fix this. For $20 we deserve the right pages.

[NEZHEAD42]

Does anyone remember how much you have to spend with Topps to get the free shipping?

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Does anyone remember how much you have to spend with Topps to get the free shipping?

the banner ad in the shopping cart says ups shipping is free for over $50

[NEZHEAD42]

the banner ad in the shopping cart says ups shipping is free for over $50

Cool. Thanks.
I looked, but couldn't find it. I must be getting old.

[Playbug]

Cool. Thanks.
I looked, but couldn't find it. I must be getting old.

Nah, just Wacky-er. I miss that kinda stuff all the time.

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Nah, just Wacky-er. I miss that kinda stuff all the time.

yeah, it used to be on the front page, and maybe even every page. No digging or searching required.

[Playbug]

The Comic Book #2 is gone now. Instead of saying "sold out" it is completely removed. Guess I'll have to go read that post that Neil was referring to.

[sco(o)t]

The Comic Book #2 is gone now. Instead of saying "sold out" it is completely removed. Guess I'll have to go read that post that Neil was referring to.

I am wondering if they put items out there marked out of stock to test a new web page and/or item listing, then pull it completely until they are ready to deploy tonight when the sale starts. 

[NEZHEAD42]

I am wondering if they put items out there marked out of stock to test a new web page and/or item listing, then pull it completely until they are ready to deploy tonight when the sale starts. 

That is also my guess.

[koduck]

Wait, what? Seems odd to include only 9 pocket pages in the Halloween binder when these are for postcard sets.

Please note, the new Halloween binders do NOT include any pocket pages.

On another note, it's about 4:30 pm (eastern) - just 7.5 hours until the Midnight sale begins!

[bigtomi]

On another note, it's about 4:30 pm (eastern) - just 7.5 hours until the Midnight sale begins!

LOL, or to make Patrick feel more at home: T-minus 450 minutes and counting.

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

LOL, or to make Patrick feel more at home: T-minus 450 minutes and counting.

sounds good. Just as long as we don't have any launch holds or delays!

[sco(o)t]

sounds good. Just as long as we don't have any launch holds or delays!

Yikes! What's the weather forecast for Topps' airspace tonight?

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

Yikes! What's the weather forecast for Topps' airspace tonight?

weather is looking good, with great visibility at all altitudes.
Although that also makes for good flying conditions for witches. Just need to keep them out of the protected airspace to ensure an on time launch.

[Playbug]

weather is looking good, with great visibility at all altitudes.
Although that also makes for good flying conditions for witches. Just need to keep them out of the protected airspace to ensure an on time launch.

Especially those flying pumpkins you're pointing at.

[lucidjc]

How early is to early to start hitting the refresh button?

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

How early is to early to start hitting the refresh button?

just try not to crash the topps server...

[mping82]

Hope everyone enjoys the set! From the comments I've read here, no one seems to like pencil sketches, so I inked all of my Halloween ones. Good luck with your pulls!

[Hustler08]

Hope everyone enjoys the set! From the comments I've read here, no one seems to like pencil sketches, so I inked all of my Halloween ones. Good luck with your pulls!

Awesome!! Great Job!! HOSS!!

[Pupsi-Cola]

just try not to crash the topps server...

I heard the Halloween postcards were being flown in by a "Rebell Jet"-LOL.

[Dr Popper]

Hope everyone enjoys the set! From the comments I've read here, no one seems to like pencil sketches, so I inked all of my Halloween ones. Good luck with your pulls!

Good move!  To me the pencil sketches have an unfinished look to them and the inked ones are a lot more desirable.  Plus I don't like the fact that the penciled ones could be erased and altered easier on the 2nd hand market. 

[Porkie]

Good move!  To me the pencil sketches have an unfinished look to them and the inked ones are a lot more desirable.  Plus I don't like the fact that the penciled ones could be erased and altered easier on the 2nd hand market. 

I have one Simko penciled sketch that I really like because it has the look of an artist's true pencil sketch (lots of circles and ovals to get proportions right). My grandfather was an artist and I recall several sheets in his workshop that had this same look so it's a nostalgic reminder of that. You can also feel the action within the sketch. Definitely one of my favorites. But I have yet to encounter another pencil sketch I would not be interested in.

[bandaches]

I have one Simko penciled sketch that I really like because it has the look of an artist's true pencil sketch (lots of circles and ovals to get proportions right). My grandfather was an artist and I recall several sheets in his workshop that had this same look so it's a nostalgic reminder of that. You can also feel the action within the sketch. Definitely one of my favorites. But I have yet to encounter another pencil sketch I would not be interested in.

I love the true pencil sketches and would chose those over almost all other sketches.  The perfectly drawn line art doesn't have appeal to me.  If anyone has pencil sketch art they want to trade, I am up for it.  I will post a scan of what I mean if "pencil" sketch is too vague.

[Dr Popper]

I love the true pencil sketches and would chose those over almost all other sketches.  The perfectly drawn line art doesn't have appeal to me.  If anyone has pencil sketch art they want to trade, I am up for it.  I will post a scan of what I mean if "pencil" sketch is too vague.

That's funny how people can have two totally different opinions of something collectible.  The neater and tighter the better for me.  I think I also like the fact that it takes more skill to do one in pen because there's no margin for error.  With pencil they can just erase and redo the mistake.   

[JasonLiebig]

That's funny how people can have two totally different opinions of something collectible.  The neater and tighter the better for me.  I think I also like the fact that it takes more skill to do one in pen because there's no margin for error.  With pencil they can just erase and redo the mistake.   

Keep in mind that oftentimes, with an inked illustration, the pencils were put down first.  Then inked over the top.  After that, you can erase the pencils, and leave the ink intact. 

But certainly, if you're only working from ink, there isn't a lot of margin for error. 

[bandaches]

That's funny how people can have two totally different opinions of something collectible.  The neater and tighter the better for me.  I think I also like the fact that it takes more skill to do one in pen because there's no margin for error.  With pencil they can just erase and redo the mistake.  

I am not too concerned in grading how well an artist does in getting their desired result in the first try and whether they need to erase and start again.  I just think true sketches look much more appealing and have some pizazz to them.  Perfectly drawn inked line art is too sterile for my tastes.

[BumChex]

I am not too concerned in grading how well an artist does in getting their desired result in the first try and whether they need to erase and start again.  I just think true sketches look much more appealing and have some pizazz to them.  Perfectly drawn inked line art is too sterile for my tastes.

You think these are too sterile?
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=2527.0

[bandaches]

You think these are too sterile?
http://www.wackypackagesforum.com/index.php?topic=2527.0

Yes, once the novelty of the newness of them wears off, they will blend in with all of the other line art.  I like shading and sketching, not lines.  I like Simko's stuff as he creates shapes with shades and not perfectly drawn single lines.

[BumChex]

Yes, once the novelty of the newness of them wears off, they will blend in with all of the other line art.  I like shading and sketching, not lines.  I like Simko's stuff as he creates shapes with shades and not perfectly drawn single lines.

You can like what you like but these sketches are awesome and I haven't even seen the other artists. I do like some pencil sketches but as the Dr. said they are so faint it's hard to enjoy them. The link I sent of sketches look fantastic regardless of pencil or pen. They are really nice.

[bandaches]

You can like what you like but these sketches are awesome and I haven't even seen the other artists. I do like some pencil sketches but as the Dr. said they are so faint it's hard to enjoy them. The link I sent of sketches look fantastic regardless of pencil or pen. They are really nice.

I never said these don't look good, I just don't care as much for them as I actually like "Sketches" and that is what these had been peddled to be.  To each his own, none better than the other.  Luckily my tastes are not the desirables so I can get sketches I like for cheap.  One of my most favorite sketches was like $30 and it had sat on ebay for quite some time with no interest.

[BumChex]

I never said these don't look good, I just don't care as much for them as I actually like "Sketches" and that is what these had been peddled to be.  To each his own, none better than the other.  Luckily my tastes are not the desirables so I can get sketches I like for cheap.  One of my most favorite sketches was like $30 and it had sat on ebay for quite some time with no interest.

Great! I'll trade you my pencil sketches for your inked. Did you order any Halloween PCs?

[Dr Popper]

Should this thread name include "2012" in it so it doesn't get mixed up with other Halloween postcard threads in the future?

[bandaches]

Great! I'll trade you my pencil sketches for your inked. Did you order any Halloween PCs?

Why would I do that?  I prefer series 1-16 stickers over diecuts so that means I should trade you a ratz for Bon Ami?  You must be in sales....

[Jean Nutty]

Should this thread name include "2012" in it so it doesn't get mixed up with other Halloween postcard threads in the future?

I think so

I've done a few searches lately and it can be confusing to find stuff. At one point, I almost replied in last year's HPC thread because it doesn't have the year either