Topps Living Set - Page 581

astrotrevor · 04-17-2024, 03:17 PM

Oh my. What a week! Its been said before, but people are sleeping on this set. At the end of the day this may very well be the greatest set of all time when you consider the number of RCs of so many stars, consistent design/layout, art work, low PRs and time commitment to complete.

astrotrevor · 04-17-2024, 03:46 PM

Curious is anyone has purchased a print from Topps in 2024 that was released in 2023. If so, does the copyright say 2023 or 2024?

zworykin · 04-17-2024, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #720 - Juan Soto
Juan Soto is the New York Yankees 40th franchise and team member, and 40th duplicate and 45th repeat player featured.

Easily the worst card in the entire product line so far.

Not because of the art, which is great. Just because it will forever exist and remind us of Juan's one year in the Bronx.

Stric9 · 04-17-2024, 06:15 PM

The artwork in this set has gone to another level. Parker might be my favorite card now. Angel totally captured Soto's Yankee vibe. Well done!

astrotrevor · 04-17-2024, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Stric9

The artwork in this set has gone to another level. Parker might be my favorite card now. Angel totally captured Soto's Yankee vibe. Well done!

It really is insane. I've gone back to look at both releases multiple times! Parker has to be one of the nicest baseball cards ever created.

gmarutiak · 04-17-2024, 06:49 PM

For Parker, I just noticed that the bat knob with the cobra on the card isn't the same bat as the fine print (because of the placement of the Pirates logo). Is this the first time something like this has happened in this set?

Joliet Jake · 04-17-2024, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gmarutiak

For Parker, I just noticed that the bat knob with the cobra on the card isn't the same bat as the fine print (because of the placement of the Pirates logo). Is this the first time something like this has happened in this set?

Good catch!

I would assume this is the first time something like this has happened.

Jared, I know you've talked about making adjustments to the art for the print, but I don't recall you having done so to this point.

astroshane · 04-17-2024, 09:03 PM

The Cobra !! That artwork ! Wow just wow. Jarred, I'll even admit that I'm impressed with this Easter egg. One of your best works to date and an ideal selection. The Soto is perfect as well and love the background colors.

Impressive week. Thanks.

jaredkelley · 04-17-2024, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gmarutiak

For Parker, I just noticed that the bat knob with the cobra on the card isn't the same bat as the fine print (because of the placement of the Pirates logo). Is this the first time something like this has happened in this set?

The Topps Living Set team deserves all the credit for that adjustment. The original painting looks like the print, with the cobra on the knob furtherest to the viewer's left. I fully expected it to be hidden on the card.

However, the graphics team (Julian, Jackie, and Kasey) made the edit that allowed the cobra to be visible on the card. A huge shoutout to them is well earned!

It is a unique edit among all the Living Set cards-vs-prints. I can't recall seeing a similar edit. Another fun wrinkle in the Living Set universe.

jaredkelley · 04-17-2024, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by astroshane

The Cobra !! That artwork ! Wow just wow. Jarred, I'll even admit that I'm impressed with this Easter egg. One of your best works to date and an ideal selection. The Soto is perfect as well and love the background colors.

Impressive week. Thanks.

I'm very happy most everyone loves the work this week. I think Angel's Soto is golden! And I hope it's the big print run he's due for.

Dave Parker was a personal favorite for me to paint. There are so many great photographic references for Dave and his face lends well to portrait work. There were ½ dozen alternate images I found online that I would have loved to paint of him. I was very close asking Topps if I could swap the approved reference image for one of those, which I don't think I've ever done since I've been on the set; maybe once. In the end, the Parker in his prime years was the right choice and I'm pleased with the final result.

I love weeks when we get some retired legends.

Chihuahuas · 04-18-2024, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by astroshane

The Cobra !! That artwork ! Wow just wow. Jarred, I'll even admit that I'm impressed with this Easter egg. One of your best works to date and an ideal selection. The Soto is perfect as well and love the background colors.

Impressive week. Thanks.

Fun pics this week. Thanks Topps.

dodgerfanjohn · 04-19-2024, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

I'm very happy most everyone loves the work this week. I think Angel's Soto is golden! And I hope it's the big print run he's due for.

Dave Parker was a personal favorite for me to paint. There are so many great photographic references for Dave and his face lends well to portrait work. There were ½ dozen alternate images I found online that I would have loved to paint of him. I was very close asking Topps if I could swap the approved reference image for one of those, which I don't think I've ever done since I've been on the set; maybe once. In the end, the Parker in his prime years was the right choice and I'm pleased with the final result.

I love weeks when we get some retired legends.

You did a truly amazing job with the Parker. Absolute fire.

gmarutiak · 04-21-2024, 03:24 PM

Here’s an opinion question for you Living Set diehards: Who is the best current player who has been playing since before the set debuted in 2018 who has yet to be featured on a card?

eldavojohn · 04-21-2024, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gmarutiak

Here’s an opinion question for you Living Set diehards: Who is the best current player who has been playing since before the set debuted in 2018 who has yet to be featured on a card?

Been playing or been in the show consistantly? I mean Imanaga was on the BeyStars in like 2016?

Man I was going to say Tyrone Taylor but he debuted Sept. 7, 2019 ... so I guess I have to say Kyle Higashioka? The best answer I can come up with is Garrett Cooper on the Cubs? He's on the Cubs now? I can think of a bunch of pitchers like Drew Smyly & Tim Mayza but some of them have been in and out of the show.

Man, I sure hope someone can come up with a better answer than I did lol

astrotrevor · 04-21-2024, 03:59 PM

Career wise I’d have to go with Marcell Ozuna ….getting thin.

gmarutiak · 04-22-2024, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by astrotrevor

Career wise I’d have to go with Marcell Ozuna ….getting thin.

Looking at Ozuna's 2024 stats, it seems like now would be a great time for him to be featured.

tdubs1010 · 04-23-2024, 08:48 AM

Ozuna has to be the answer or Josh Naylor. I figured Ozuna's issue may be his image from his domestic issue, but Aroldis Chapman was in the set early. Others I can think of are Miguel Rojas, Dan Vogelbach, Brandon Drury.

eldavojohn · 04-23-2024, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tdubs1010

Ozuna has to be the answer or Josh Naylor..

Naylor's debut was May 24th, 2019

astrotrevor · 04-23-2024, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tdubs1010

Ozuna has to be the answer or Josh Naylor. I figured Ozuna's issue may be his image from his domestic issue, but Aroldis Chapman was in the set early. Others I can think of are Miguel Rojas, Dan Vogelbach, Brandon Drury.

You’re probably correct re ozuna. Looking at pitchers, maybe David Robertson or Wade Miley.

twoten01 · 04-23-2024, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zworykin

Easily the worst card in the entire product line so far.

Not because of the art, which is great. Just because it will forever exist and remind us of Juan's one year in the Bronx.

Dont worry there wont be another Soto card in this set

jaredkelley · 04-24-2024, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nerdherd020

Five years later and am still waiting for members of Oakland’s Big Three: Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder and Barry Zito. A release in 2024 would be nice.

I added this to my Suggestion Spreadsheet (shared with Topps) when you suggested it. Topps is listening, evidenced by Barry Zito making his appearance in the set this week. Great work again by Angel!

Joliet Jake · 04-24-2024, 01:33 PM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #721 - Barry Zito - PR: 1269
Barry Zito is the Oakland Athletics 28th franchise and team member featured.

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #722 - Christian Encarnacion-Strand - PR: 1929
Christian Encarnacion-Strand is the Cincinnati Reds 26th franchise and team member, and 229th rookie featured.

astroshane · 04-25-2024, 09:45 AM

Zito looks great. It really does have that California vibe. Great selection as well, former cy young winner. I think there was an interview where Zito claims to have bid on his own cards listed on ebay.

Lawmaker · 04-25-2024, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zworykin

Easily the worst card in the entire product line so far.

Not because of the art, which is great. Just because it will forever exist and remind us of Juan's one year in the Bronx.

They will sign him to a big deal. But keep chirping.

eldavojohn · 04-26-2024, 02:37 PM

Huh I guess I need to adjust my expectations of print runs?

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #720 - Juan Soto - PR: 4833
Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #719 - Dave Parker - PR: 2488

It ain't like I'm not buying them, I bought 40 of the parker with star wars living set dead.

04-17-2024, 03:46 PM	#14502
astrotrevor Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 404	Curious is anyone has purchased a print from Topps in 2024 that was released in 2023. If so, does the copyright say 2023 or 2024? Last edited by astrotrevor; 04-17-2024 at 03:51 PM.

04-24-2024, 01:33 PM	#14522
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,644 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from Apr 24, 2024 and expires on May 01, 2024. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #721 - Barry Zito - PR: 1269 Barry Zito is the Oakland Athletics 28th franchise and team member featured. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #722 - Christian Encarnacion-Strand - PR: 1929 Christian Encarnacion-Strand is the Cincinnati Reds 26th franchise and team member, and 229th rookie featured. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 05-09-2024 at 10:39 AM. Reason: Add print runs.

04-17-2024, 03:17 PM	#14501
astrotrevor Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 404	Oh my. What a week! Its been said before, but people are sleeping on this set. At the end of the day this may very well be the greatest set of all time when you consider the number of RCs of so many stars, consistent design/layout, art work, low PRs and time commitment to complete.

04-17-2024, 06:15 PM	#14504
Stric9 Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 33	The artwork in this set has gone to another level. Parker might be my favorite card now. Angel totally captured Soto's Yankee vibe. Well done!

04-17-2024, 06:49 PM	#14506
gmarutiak Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD (but Pittsburgh in my heart!) Posts: 3,136	For Parker, I just noticed that the bat knob with the cobra on the card isn't the same bat as the fine print (because of the placement of the Pirates logo). Is this the first time something like this has happened in this set?

04-17-2024, 09:03 PM	#14508
astroshane Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 161	The Cobra !! That artwork ! Wow just wow. Jarred, I'll even admit that I'm impressed with this Easter egg. One of your best works to date and an ideal selection. The Soto is perfect as well and love the background colors. Impressive week. Thanks.

04-21-2024, 03:24 PM	#14513
gmarutiak Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD (but Pittsburgh in my heart!) Posts: 3,136	Here’s an opinion question for you Living Set diehards: Who is the best current player who has been playing since before the set debuted in 2018 who has yet to be featured on a card?

04-21-2024, 03:59 PM	#14515
astrotrevor Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 404	Career wise I’d have to go with Marcell Ozuna ….getting thin.

04-23-2024, 08:48 AM	#14517
tdubs1010 Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 762	Ozuna has to be the answer or Josh Naylor. I figured Ozuna's issue may be his image from his domestic issue, but Aroldis Chapman was in the set early. Others I can think of are Miguel Rojas, Dan Vogelbach, Brandon Drury.

04-25-2024, 09:45 AM	#14523
astroshane Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 161	Zito looks great. It really does have that California vibe. Great selection as well, former cy young winner. I think there was an interview where Zito claims to have bid on his own cards listed on ebay.

04-26-2024, 02:37 PM	#14525
eldavojohn Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: the MooN Posts: 7,913 el-davo	Huh I guess I need to adjust my expectations of print runs? Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #720 - Juan Soto - PR: 4833 Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #719 - Dave Parker - PR: 2488 It ain't like I'm not buying them, I bought 40 of the parker with star wars living set dead.