Topps Project 2020 is the worst product since 1991 Fleer - Page 1583

samcam · 07-16-2020, 11:58 PM

Only because purchase price was tied to Robinson being randomly inserted...

ninjacookies · 07-17-2020, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mossoholic

They're really that bad? Sucks because I thought Blake would deliver more than any of the other artists at the time I bought them. Lol now it looks like it may have been the worst companion buy.

I mean, I don't think he false advertised or anything. It was pretty clear what was going to be in them on an average basis.

Had to do a double take on this one. Thought TBP jumped in the Delorean.

There appears to be no demand for them now that they're live. Unless that suddenly changes, these are going to be a tough sell even at MSRP...maybe even half that.

I'm trying to find a really creative angle to push these at the next Sneakercon. Weapons may be involved.

dOubleO · 07-17-2020, 12:03 AM

Cards tomorrow

Gibson by DonC
Gooden by Rochester

ThoseBackPages · 07-17-2020, 12:05 AM

LOVE IT! i will have to check that out!

Jopeal · 07-17-2020, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by samcam

The question:

Will Don C 'destroy' Bob Gibson set collectors' hopes and dreams of an all pink, vertical display???

What say you?

Probs Bob is my favorite so far.

Oldmanalan has it covered.

Silas Barnaby · 07-17-2020, 12:09 AM

Rochester Gooden and ??? on Friday.

Don C Gibson - any predictions on what element?

Gibson's nickname was hoot. And he was on the Cardinals.

Maybe a feathers theme?

dOubleO · 07-17-2020, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

Rochester Gooden and ??? on Friday.

Don C Gibson - any predictions on what element?

Gibson's nickname was hoot. And he was on the Cardinals.

Maybe a feathers theme?

Some guessing it's basketball related since Gibby was a 2-sport athlete

If I'm guessing, a basketball pebbled leather as his material.

Ties with the theme of single element -- gold, iron, water, sand, sky/air

Silas Barnaby · 07-17-2020, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dOubleO

Some guessing it's basketball related since Gibby was a 2-sport athlete

If I'm guessing, a basketball pebbled leather as his material.

Ties with the theme of single element -- gold, iron, water, sand, sky/air

If you're right, I'll also go with a basketball theme.

PASS

dOubleO · 07-17-2020, 12:43 AM

Here's a peek. I guessed right

1E161ST · 07-17-2020, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dOubleO

Cards tomorrow

Gibson by DonC
Gooden by Rochester

any link or source for tomorrow Jacob & Don C cards?

BigEd · 07-17-2020, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 1E161ST

any link or source for tomorrow Jacob & Don C cards?

Full cards are both in the FB group. Rochester asked the group not to share it. Not sure if people were supposed to share the Don C so I'll refrain from doing so. I will say I'm buying a Tupac from Wheeler tomorrow.

zbaseball21 · 07-17-2020, 01:21 AM

They are out there so no reason not to post.

Bleu Falcon · 07-17-2020, 01:21 AM

A solid pair. I'm picking up the Gooden.

I've resisted a lot of temptation this week and I think I'll press through and pass on Don C's Gibson. Pretty cool, though; I've enjoyed his recent offerings. Even felt a tinge of regret at not picking up his Mays.

WJL Sports · 07-17-2020, 01:36 AM

Will post more pics on Instagram in the morning, but here is one of the Ermsy Trout APs

WJL Sports · 07-17-2020, 01:37 AM

Here's the back

WJL Sports · 07-17-2020, 01:37 AM

Thank you to this community. A lot of you guys were the first ones to get on board for these and I really appreciate it.

The Accountant · 07-17-2020, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WJL Sports

Will post more pics on Instagram in the morning, but here is one of the Ermsy Trout APs

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Originally Posted by WJL Sports

Here's the back

Great stuff! Even more pumped for my blue

crtsports · 07-17-2020, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by skiumah

Love seeing the varying opinions on everyone's favorite/least favorite artists. Truly what makes this a unique and great set!

I find myself using the Chris' artist image page on a daily basis to review how the overall sets are shaping up

https://www.crtsportscards.com/proje...-artist-images

My top 3:

1. Ermsy - undeniably fun and cohesive in style. Favorite card: Gibson
2. Matt Taylor - one of the sets I'm collecting, really connect with his use of color. Favorite card: Ripken
3. Gregory Siff - unique and unexpected perspective on each release. Favorite card: Ripken

Rising:
Naturel - more traditional interpretation but his style is incredible and very pleasing to they eye. Brett last week was so good. Favorite card: Jackie
Keith Shore - hated his cards at first but have come around. These interpretations just make me smile. Favorite card: Thomas

Falling
Mr. Cartoon - initially came into the Project intending to collect this set but just haven't felt the cohesion and or attraction to the art. Even still, everyone should check out LA Originals on Netflix. Favorite card: Clemente
Blake Jamieson - he was on a heater from Mattingly thru McGwire but haven't felt the same magic since. Favorite card: Henderson

Bottom 3:
18. Grotesk - bought his Ichiro last week but have been bored with most of the releases. Favorite card: Ichiro
19. Jacob Rochester - haven't felt compelled to own any of the cards. Favorite card: Mays
20. Andrew Thiele - too busy, feel his work would be better served as large prints. Favorite card: Trout

Glad that the site is helpful! Thank you for using it!

The key to me with Grotesk is the creature that holds the image up. I missed it for sometime but once I saw it, I was even more hooked on Grotesk. He went a different route with Ichiro but still the same.

ThoseBackPages · 07-17-2020, 01:55 AM

that Gibby looks cool.

such a shame it will be "flat" in hand

ThoseBackPages · 07-17-2020, 01:55 AM

cant wait to see the Gooden! you guys are hyping it HUGE!

Silas Barnaby · 07-17-2020, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

that Gibby looks cool.

such a shame it will be "flat" in hand

I'm worried that the overall response will be rejection.

1E161ST · 07-17-2020, 02:23 AM

@TBP ... true, for the most part a lot of these cards... (if only they looked 'in hand' what they look like on the computer screen.

1E161ST · 07-17-2020, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

that Gibby looks cool.

such a shame it will be "flat" in hand

true, for the most part a lot of these cards... (if only they looked 'in hand' what they look like on the computer screen.

glassofwater · 07-17-2020, 03:58 AM

Any chance topps will start doing raffles for ap´s?

Longhorn · 07-17-2020, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1E161ST

true, for the most part a lot of these cards... (if only they looked 'in hand' what they look like on the computer screen.

This set is strange in that a large portion of this set looks much better in hand. Thinking JK5, Siff, and Vides specifically. There are actually a lot of sets out there where that is the case.

But the strange part is that on the flip side, there is another large portion of this set where the cards photograph extremely well but look like sh*t in person. Thinking Don C and Baller specifically. For example, take a pic of the Don C Thomas, and the card will likely look glistening in the photo even in poor lighting. But take that same card and physically study it with your eyes, and it looks like it's coated in literal piss (at least it does to me).

07-17-2020, 12:05 AM	#39554
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 89,716 ThoseBackPages	LOVE IT! i will have to check that out! __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

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Silas Barnaby Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Bogeyland Posts: 8,234	Rochester Gooden and ??? on Friday. Don C Gibson - any predictions on what element? Gibson's nickname was hoot. And he was on the Cardinals. Maybe a feathers theme? Last edited by Silas Barnaby; 07-17-2020 at 12:14 AM.

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ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 89,716 ThoseBackPages	that Gibby looks cool. such a shame it will be "flat" in hand __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

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ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 89,716 ThoseBackPages	cant wait to see the Gooden! you guys are hyping it HUGE! __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

07-16-2020, 11:58 PM	#39551
samcam Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,416	Only because purchase price was tied to Robinson being randomly inserted...

07-17-2020, 12:03 AM	#39553
dOubleO Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 398 d0uble0	Cards tomorrow Gibson by DonC Gooden by Rochester

07-17-2020, 12:43 AM	#39559
dOubleO Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 398 d0uble0	Here's a peek. I guessed right

07-17-2020, 01:21 AM	#39562
zbaseball21 Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 1,186	They are out there so no reason not to post.

07-17-2020, 01:21 AM	#39563
Bleu Falcon Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Chavez Ravine Adjacent Posts: 850	A solid pair. I'm picking up the Gooden. I've resisted a lot of temptation this week and I think I'll press through and pass on Don C's Gibson. Pretty cool, though; I've enjoyed his recent offerings. Even felt a tinge of regret at not picking up his Mays.

07-17-2020, 01:36 AM	#39564
WJL Sports Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 92	Will post more pics on Instagram in the morning, but here is one of the Ermsy Trout APs

07-17-2020, 01:37 AM	#39565
WJL Sports Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 92	Here's the back

07-17-2020, 01:37 AM	#39566
WJL Sports Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 92	Thank you to this community. A lot of you guys were the first ones to get on board for these and I really appreciate it.

07-17-2020, 02:23 AM	#39572
1E161ST Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14	@TBP ... true, for the most part a lot of these cards... (if only they looked 'in hand' what they look like on the computer screen.

07-17-2020, 03:58 AM	#39574
glassofwater Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 3,622	Any chance topps will start doing raffles for ap´s?