Topps Project 2020 is the worst product since 1991 Fleer - Page 1837

samcam · 08-15-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AirplaneDon

In somewhat related news, I am a big fan of JK5 basically telling people to F off if people feel his art was ruined by the packaging. While I think nice packaging is an awesome bonus, people should be buying the art and understand that’s what they are spending their money on for these companions. And if packaging ruins the art for you, then you clearly weren’t that interested in the art in the first place. Now if the box was advertised to be some magic weed smuggling device, then I understand the complaints a bit more.

Same! He seems as real as they come. Those flippers are just bitchin.

hammertime · 08-15-2020, 01:29 PM

107 and 108 from Topps today. I wouldn't say they're "catching up" yet but they're definitely getting there...

ThoseBackPages · 08-15-2020, 01:34 PM

damn, that Ermsy is NICE!

glad they printed so many, gonna need to pick more up on the cheap!

AirplaneDon · 08-15-2020, 01:35 PM

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Link?

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

link? i like hearing this. reminds me of Fucci and his Trout

Was in the FB group, posted screen grab from one of his socials.

gmoney328 · 08-15-2020, 01:37 PM

Snuck in my Wheeler purchase almost last minute on the Rochester Gibson. I really think when it is all said and done, Gibby might have one of the best looking runs of all.

Sorry for the last minute buy, Wheeler.

mwheeler27 · 08-15-2020, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gmoney328

Snuck in my Wheeler purchase almost last minute on the Rochester Gibson. I really think when it is all said and done, Gibby might have one of the best looking runs of all.

Sorry for the last minute buy, Wheeler.

No problem at all! My wife who helps with the listings, with 2 minutes left, asked if she could change prices for the day. I asked her to be patient for just two more minutes as there's always a couple people that like to buy at the last second.

Glad she waited for you.

RyanSwinger · 08-15-2020, 01:42 PM

Debate about card interests and fandom gives me confidence this set has legs well beyond 2020.

I suspect that over the course of time folks will enjoy artist more and fall out of love with some which would promote a strong secondary market.

I think...

BigEd · 08-15-2020, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mwheeler27

No problem at all! My wife who helps with the listings, with 2 minutes left, asked if she could change prices for the day. I asked her to be patient for just two more minutes as there's always a couple people that like to buy at the last second.

Glad she waited for you.

Yeah, I snuck in one just under the wire earlier this week because I decided last minute that I wanted it, but was in the middle of making lunch for the kids. I rarely wait that long, so I was glad it was still available at 11:59.

ThoseBackPages · 08-15-2020, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanSwinger

Debate about card interests and fandom gives me confidence this set has legs well beyond 2020.

I suspect that over the course of time folks will enjoy artist more and fall out of love with some which would promote a strong secondary market.

I think...

absolutely!

this is why i am enjoying picking up Shore Griffeys under $5

kevbojones · 08-15-2020, 01:46 PM

Solid. Solid List

I'll throw my hat in. Some similarities to your list, but quite a few differences as well

My top card for each artist so far:

Andrew Thiele: Mike Trout
Ben Baller: Cal Ripken Jr
Blake Jamieson: Rickey Henderson
Don C: Mariano Rivera
Efdot: Willie Mays
Ermsy: Ichiro
Fucci: Frank Thomas
Gregory Siff: Tony Gwynn
Grotesk: Bob Gibson
JK5: Mariano Rivera
Jacob Rochester: Ichiro
Joshua Vides: Jackie Robinson
Keith Shore: Bob Gibson
King Saladeen: Derek Jeter
Matt Taylor: Rickey Henderson
Mister Cartoon: Roberto Clemente
Naturel: George Brett
Oldmanalan: Cal RIpken
Sophia Chang: Mike Trout
Tyson Beck: Cal RIpken

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My top card for each artist so far:

Andrew Thiele: Mike Trout
Ben Baller: Cal Ripken Jr
Blake Jamieson: Rickey Henderson
Don C: Ted Williams
Efdot: Nolan Ryan
Ermsy: Ted Williams
Fucci: Sandy Koufax
Gregory Siff: Cal Ripken Jr
Grotesk: George Brett
JK5: Bob Gibson
Jacob Rochester: Ichiro
Joshua Vides: Don Mattingly
Keith Shore: Frank Thomas
King Saladeen: Sandy Koufax
Matt Taylor: Derek Jeter
Mister Cartoon: Ken Griffey Jr
Naturel: George Brett
Oldmanalan: Sandy Koufax
Sophia Chang: Mike Trout
Tyson Beck: Bob Gibson

Silas Barnaby · 08-15-2020, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEd

Yeah, I snuck in one just under the wire earlier this week because I decided last minute that I wanted it, but was in the middle of making lunch for the kids.

UGLI baby · 08-15-2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AirplaneDon

Was in the FB group, posted screen grab from one of his socials.

Did mods delete it? Can't find it.

AirplaneDon · 08-15-2020, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by UGLI baby

Did mods delete it? Can't find it.

It’s posted as a response to James Cramphin’s post from about 2 hours ago. The response is a screen grab from Aaron Leistner. Happy hunting.

UGLI baby · 08-15-2020, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AirplaneDon

It’s posted as a response to James Cramphin’s post from about 2 hours ago. The response is a screen grab from Aaron Leistner. Happy hunting.

Found it, thanks!!

gamboooler · 08-15-2020, 02:18 PM

Looking forward to getting my Derek Jeter/Doug Funny crossover card in, for sure.

DioBrando · 08-15-2020, 02:19 PM

So should I just go ahead and try to pick up a Ermsy Trout now or wait? Added the Gooden and Ichiro over the last month.

RyanSwinger · 08-15-2020, 02:20 PM

My list:
Andrew Thiele: Trout
Ben Baller: Thomas
Blake Jamieson: Mattingly
Don C: Rivera
Efdot: Willie Mays
Ermsy: Ichiro
Fucci: Ripken
Gregory Siff: Mattingly
Grotesk: Gibson
JK5: Trout/Ichiro
Jacob Rochester: Ichiro
Joshua Vides: Henderson
Keith Shore: Mattingly
King Saladeen: Griffey/Jeter
Matt Taylor: Henderson
Mister Cartoon: Clemente
Naturel: Trout
Oldmanalan: RIpken
Sophia Chang: Trout
Tyson Beck: Jeter/Ripken

RyanSwinger · 08-15-2020, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DioBrando

So should I just go ahead and try to pick up a Ermsy Trout now or wait? Added the Gooden and Ichiro over the last month.

I'd get it now or maybe give it 1 more week. Feel like a floor will start to develop every soon.

fjdlrw · 08-15-2020, 02:22 PM

The JK5 Rickey companion is super cool. Love it. Box be damned! Lol.

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AirplaneDon · 08-15-2020, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fjdlrw

The JK5 Rickey companion is super cool. Love it. Box be damned! Lol.

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The card is dope, and what you are paying for IMO. I mean it’s not priced all that differently than Naturel or Ermsy, which come in bubble wrap. I’m a sucker for presentation boxes and swag, and while I’d appreciate them at some of the price points, they haven’t been deciding factors in purchases. Just comes back to, are you buying the box or the art? I suppose some people are buying both, but if you are, I’d clarify with the artist what the box is to make sure it meets expectations before ordering if it is not spelled out in a description.

mwheeler27 · 08-15-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fjdlrw

The JK5 Rickey companion is super cool. Love it. Box be damned! Lol.

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Outstanding! Thanks for sharing!

I have not heard anything about my JK5 companions yet.

fjdlrw · 08-15-2020, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AirplaneDon

The card is dope, and what you are paying for IMO. I mean it’s not priced all that differently than Naturel or Ermsy, which come in bubble wrap. I’m a sucker for presentation boxes and swag, and while I’d appreciate them at some of the price points, they haven’t been deciding factors in purchases. Just comes back to, are you buying the box or the art? I suppose some people are buying both, but if you are, I’d clarify with the artist what the box is to make sure it meets expectations before ordering if it is not spelled out in a description.

The box is fine. Maybe not as nice looking as Thiele's or Saladeen's, but it fits his style. The problem was that he pictured it when it was being sold, unlike the others, and it got hyped up because the picture looked nicer than the delivered product. That was partially why I ended up buying two of them. I'm not worried about it at all, just pointing out why some were disappointed (me, at first), but the irrational people bashing on him are just plain wrong. The cards deliver, and am now looking forward to receiving his Trout companion.

fjdlrw · 08-15-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mwheeler27

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing!

I have not heard anything about my JK5 companions yet.

I got #1 and #2 both delivered this week. I'd assume that you should get an email soon. I received both emails the day before they showed up at my door.

BigEd · 08-15-2020, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kevbojones

Solid. Solid List

I'll throw my hat in. Some similarities to your list, but quite a few differences as well

My top card for each artist so far:

Andrew Thiele: Mike Trout
Ben Baller: Cal Ripken Jr
Blake Jamieson: Rickey Henderson
Don C: Mariano Rivera
Efdot: Willie Mays
Ermsy: Ichiro
Fucci: Frank Thomas
Gregory Siff: Tony Gwynn
Grotesk: Bob Gibson
JK5: Mariano Rivera
Jacob Rochester: Ichiro
Joshua Vides: Jackie Robinson
Keith Shore: Bob Gibson
King Saladeen: Derek Jeter
Matt Taylor: Rickey Henderson
Mister Cartoon: Roberto Clemente
Naturel: George Brett
Oldmanalan: Cal RIpken
Sophia Chang: Mike Trout
Tyson Beck: Cal RIpken

You're right; we agree a lot. In the cases where we don't, I can absolutely see why you chose the way you did. For example, I think the Shore Gibson is the jewel of his early cards and really speaks to Shore collectors. I really wanted someone to riff on the NNOF Thomas, so I really liked his effort there and, hence, why I think that's my favorite.

mwheeler27 · 08-15-2020, 02:39 PM

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The box is fine. Maybe not as nice looking as Thiele's or Saladeen's, but it fits his style. The problem was that he pictured it when it was being sold, unlike the others, and it got hyped up because the picture looked nicer than the delivered product. That was partially why I ended up buying two of them. I'm not worried about it at all, just pointing out why some were disappointed (me, at first), but the irrational people bashing on him are just plain wrong. The cards deliver, and am now looking forward to receiving his Trout companion.

Exactly.

I'd rather the artist over deliver on the card than the box.

It looks like the card is better than advertised. I couldn't care less about the box, even though I too was/am excited to get both.

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hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 7,062	107 and 108 from Topps today. I wouldn't say they're "catching up" yet but they're definitely getting there...

08-15-2020, 01:37 PM	#45905
gmoney328 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 4,202	Snuck in my Wheeler purchase almost last minute on the Rochester Gibson. I really think when it is all said and done, Gibby might have one of the best looking runs of all. Sorry for the last minute buy, Wheeler.

08-15-2020, 01:42 PM	#45907
RyanSwinger Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 1,104	Debate about card interests and fandom gives me confidence this set has legs well beyond 2020. I suspect that over the course of time folks will enjoy artist more and fall out of love with some which would promote a strong secondary market. I think...

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gamboooler Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,064 gamboooler gamboooler	Looking forward to getting my Derek Jeter/Doug Funny crossover card in, for sure.

08-15-2020, 02:20 PM	#45917
RyanSwinger Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 1,104	My list: Andrew Thiele: Trout Ben Baller: Thomas Blake Jamieson: Mattingly Don C: Rivera Efdot: Willie Mays Ermsy: Ichiro Fucci: Ripken Gregory Siff: Mattingly Grotesk: Gibson JK5: Trout/Ichiro Jacob Rochester: Ichiro Joshua Vides: Henderson Keith Shore: Mattingly King Saladeen: Griffey/Jeter Matt Taylor: Henderson Mister Cartoon: Clemente Naturel: Trout Oldmanalan: RIpken Sophia Chang: Trout Tyson Beck: Jeter/Ripken

08-15-2020, 02:22 PM	#45919
fjdlrw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michgan Posts: 1,290 fred*danielle	The JK5 Rickey companion is super cool. Love it. Box be damned! Lol. Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk