Topps Project 2020 is the worst product since 1991 Fleer

[Dave34]

I know there's a thread for this, but Topps is going public through a SPAC.

Total revenue in 2020 of $567mm. If you assume they sold 2.4mm project 2020 cards at $15 per card that represents $36mm or 6% of total revenue.

Tough to tell investors that the Project 2020 revenue is going away until Project 2025.

I do wonder if their accountants will make them list Old Man Alan as a liability?

[Silas Barnaby]

Originally Posted by Dave34

Total revenue in 2020 of $567mm. If you assume they sold 2.4mm project 2020 cards at $15 per card that represents $36mm or 6% of total revenue.

Tough to tell investors that the Project 2020 revenue is going away until Project 2025.

OPEC has 100% of revenue in oil yet they limit supply all the time to maintain pricing through scarcity.

People may not want your future products if your recent products don't hold value.

[Timsterino]

One of the drops tomorrow is an unknown player by Sean Wotherspoon according to his Instagram.

[ThoseBackPages]

i would guess "strike three" lol

[tblood]

Originally Posted by samcam

I think you need to strongly consider bottling and selling a small portion of your luck. How many cards did you order to land that foil?


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[Timsterino]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i would guess "strike three" lol

lol haha

[BabaORiley]

Originally Posted by Farmkid

Easy to fix.

Non-HoFers
- Bo Jackson
- Dale Murphy
- Pete Rose
- Lots of Negro League Legends
- Evan Longoria
- Miguel Cabrera (Marlin)

HoFers
- Cy Young
- Honus Wagner
- Ty Cobb
- Ivan Rodriguez
- Kirby Puckett
- Larry Walker

Moments
- Carlton Fisk HR
- Mighty Casey Strikes Out
- Joe Carter Walk-off WS
- Randy Johnson vs bird

This is a good list. I'm bolding the ones I'd insta-buy. I'd buy 5-10 of Murphy.

I'd also add Eddie Gaedel and Gibby HR/Fistpump to the "Moments" list. We Braves fans would also appreciate a Cabrera/Bream card but I don't expect one.

[Stack]

Would love to see a JR Richard one.


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[TacBacJack]

Originally Posted by BabaORiley

This is a good list. I'm bolding the ones I'd insta-buy. I'd buy 5-10 of Murphy.

I'd also add Eddie Gaedel and Gibby HR/Fistpump to the "Moments" list. We Braves fans would also appreciate a Cabrera/Bream card but I don't expect one.

Bo Jackson, Pete Rose, and Kirby Puckett are no-gos for now.

[ThoseBackPages]

Kirby just had one of those SI Cover On Demand cards..... so maybe?

[buzzardsroost]

Why is everyone saying they can’t do a Bo Jackson card?

[Timsterino]

Originally Posted by buzzardsroost

Why is everyone saying they can’t do a Bo Jackson card?

Simple. He is a retired player and their licensing agreements are different from the active players who fall under the MLBPA. Because Topps doesn’t currently have a license agreement with him, they cannot use his likeness on a baseball card.

[Timsterino]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Kirby just had one of those SI Cover On Demand cards..... so maybe?

I am thinking that those covers might fall under a different domain since they are already pre-printed matter. Who knows?

[Oliroller]

The only guarantee for today is that we will be seeing another rainbow on a card

[Timsterino]

Originally Posted by Oliroller

The only guarantee for today is that we will be seeing another rainbow on a card

Yep. I think another guarantee is that my wallet is probably staying closed (thank goodness.)

[vermonty]

I really liked Wotherspoon's first 2 cards. So I am likely in for today's.

[byronscott4ever]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Kirby just had one of those SI Cover On Demand cards..... so maybe?

He’s also had some 2020 Topps cards too

[Timsterino]

Originally Posted by vermonty

I really liked Wotherspoon's first 2 cards. So I am likely in for today's.

Awesome! His cards aren’t my cup of tea.

[TacBacJack]

I think the Project 70 rights for retired players are only for the Project. I'm sure Puckett has been requested but no luck just yet.

[R A]

Originally Posted by vermonty

I really liked Wotherspoon's first 2 cards. So I am likely in for today's.

vermonty,

What do you like about his cards? I'm just curious to get your perspective.

Thanks.

[vermonty]

Originally Posted by R A

What do you like about his cards?

If we're getting all deep here, maybe it connects to the wow and awe that baseball and our favorite stars bring.

I like the way the Clemente came together. Besides "ooh, pretty colors!" there is almost a layering effect. I'm a sucker for happy players, as that evokes the joy that the game brings (nice choice of inset photo). The flag is prominent but doesn't overwhelm the card; likewise with the info on the outside honoring his place in the sport almost Sophia Chang style.

With the Ripken, the rainbow took a backseat, which is fine. I love the photo with autograph seekers; the perspective is a nice touch. Looking up it reminds me of being a kid looking up to these heroes hoping for a second of their attention. The fact that he is one if the biggest stars and he was there for the fans --day in and day out, as he's arguably more famous for his streak than his production--makes it stick for me.

Also, it's nice to get cards from teams like the Pirates and Orioles, despite being repeats of Project 2020 players.

[dodgersinfinity]

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[BH34]

Originally Posted by dodgersinfinity

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omg.
is this real life?

[Bob Ross]

Originally Posted by dodgersinfinity

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[hammertime]