First Buzz: 2018 Topps is here ... tell us what you think at the link - Page 2

vwnut13 · 08-03-2017, 01:25 PM

Hopefully full background parallels.

cpa85 · 08-03-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by moosetequila

I want a half white border fade away into a full bleed... done diagonally

That sounds...intriguing.

chezball · 08-03-2017, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mfisher27

Hot garbage

That sells no matter what the design is.

mfw13 · 08-03-2017, 01:28 PM

Better than this year's design, at least.....

Hallco · 08-03-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chezball

That sells no matter the design is.

Just like Bowman, Bowman Chrome and Bowman Draft!

nera20 · 08-03-2017, 01:30 PM

2017 parallels are horrible, these cards look nice but parallels probably won't be much better a simple border helps

dherm360 · 08-03-2017, 01:33 PM

change the design, every year looks similar to the last. Go back and look at sets from 70s

Ephland · 08-03-2017, 01:34 PM

Not a fan of that player drop shadow.

nera20 · 08-03-2017, 01:36 PM

2011 topps was the best

clean simple design and if you like parallels they looked amazing

TenaciousJDD · 08-03-2017, 01:37 PM

I don't like that their digital product seems to dictate the design of their physical flagship line now.

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marl1220 · 08-03-2017, 01:39 PM

I like it.

jewcer2k5 · 08-03-2017, 01:42 PM

Ill be ordering a lot of this.

RossOK · 08-03-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TenaciousJDD

I don't like that their digital product seems to dictate the design of their physical flagship line now.

This is spot on. It's funny, the last 2+ years of designs are basically interchangeable. Yet if you look at how they keep milking the 1987 design, it shows how having something distinctive can really make an impression. I can't imagine they'll have much success decades later if they try to roll out these contemporary designs and cash in on nostalgia. The only thing with a chance is 2011, which we were lucky enough to have a great design when Mike Trout's RC dropped.

rcgdodge · 08-03-2017, 01:54 PM

Get rid of the wave and add a border....

houstonrules51 · 08-03-2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nera20

bring back borders

OMG, Seriously. C'mon topps - it's been a fun ride but this is getting to be too much. They look like a some oddball from the junk era.

bcubs · 08-03-2017, 02:11 PM

I like it alot, just wish they had borders.

mfw13 · 08-03-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dherm360

change the design, every year looks similar to the last. Go back and look at sets from 70s

Agreed.

But it's been a long time (1990, I think) since Topps has released a product with team names in color (rather than logos).

gamboooler · 08-03-2017, 02:13 PM

I like the look, just wish the wave wouldn't cover part of the name.

Scottish Punk · 08-03-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RossOK

This is spot on. It's funny, the last 2+ years of designs are basically interchangeable. Yet if you look at how they keep milking the 1987 design, it shows how having something distinctive can really make an impression. I can't imagine they'll have much success decades later if they try to roll out these contemporary designs and cash in on nostalgia. The only thing with a chance is 2011, which we were lucky enough to have a great design when Mike Trout's RC dropped.

I agree with your assessment, I can't see these being very nostalgic later on. I am not surprised card design is being digital driven. I am sure in a perfect world, Topps would prefer a lot more digital sales over physical. Tis the future at some point.

fordman · 08-03-2017, 02:14 PM

The splash-wave thing needs to go. Have 2 full digital bars across with name and team logo to the left.

Not sure about the whole border fascination thing that others have. Not having borders gives it a modern up to date look and feel. I have a suspicion the whole borderless designs have something to do with the paper stock used to print flagship topps. Cards with borders have a thinker paper stock.

Fordman

ThoseBackPages · 08-03-2017, 02:29 PM

have to see it in hand

the bottom right thingie going on on the graphics reminds me of last years WalMart Pizza Set

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlos-Corre...0AAOSwd3dXF5p8

thewild3 · 08-03-2017, 02:38 PM

Looks way better than 2017 design!!!!!!!!!

natbornkiller · 08-03-2017, 02:48 PM

look for scarce
bloody red water slide variants

Pearce77 · 08-03-2017, 04:09 PM

KissTopps2018 by Mike Pearce, on Flickr

ThoseBackPages · 08-03-2017, 04:10 PM

LOL!!!!!!

08-03-2017, 01:33 PM	#32
dherm360 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wisconsin Posts: 5,425 archie44 dherm360	change the design, every year looks similar to the last. Go back and look at sets from 70s Last edited by dherm360; 08-03-2017 at 01:36 PM.

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rcgdodge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Delaware Posts: 25,131 rcgdodge	Get rid of the wave and add a border.... __________________ Looking For: 2013 Bowman Chrome Joe Mauer - - Black, Yellow, Red, Printing Plates

08-03-2017, 02:29 PM	#46
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 89,762 ThoseBackPages	have to see it in hand the bottom right thingie going on on the graphics reminds me of last years WalMart Pizza Set http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlos-Corre...0AAOSwd3dXF5p8 __________________ 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 Last edited by ThoseBackPages; 08-03-2017 at 02:35 PM.

08-03-2017, 01:25 PM	#26
vwnut13 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 6,113	Hopefully full background parallels.

08-03-2017, 01:28 PM	#29
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,344	Better than this year's design, at least.....

08-03-2017, 01:30 PM	#31
nera20 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 35,256	2017 parallels are horrible, these cards look nice but parallels probably won't be much better a simple border helps

08-03-2017, 01:36 PM	#34
nera20 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 35,256	2011 topps was the best clean simple design and if you like parallels they looked amazing

08-03-2017, 01:37 PM	#35
TenaciousJDD Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 127 Dodgers105 TenaciousJDD	I don't like that their digital product seems to dictate the design of their physical flagship line now. Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

08-03-2017, 01:39 PM	#36
marl1220 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9,742	I like it.

08-03-2017, 02:11 PM	#41
bcubs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: IL Posts: 1,140 bcubs	I like it alot, just wish they had borders.

08-03-2017, 02:13 PM	#43
gamboooler Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8,062 gamboooler gamboooler	I like the look, just wish the wave wouldn't cover part of the name.

08-03-2017, 02:14 PM	#45
fordman Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 614	The splash-wave thing needs to go. Have 2 full digital bars across with name and team logo to the left. Not sure about the whole border fascination thing that others have. Not having borders gives it a modern up to date look and feel. I have a suspicion the whole borderless designs have something to do with the paper stock used to print flagship topps. Cards with borders have a thinker paper stock. Fordman

08-03-2017, 02:38 PM	#47
thewild3 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,034	Looks way better than 2017 design!!!!!!!!! __________________ If you got time to sell cards, then make time to ship them out in a timely manner!!!!!!

08-03-2017, 02:48 PM	#48
natbornkiller Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bkNY Posts: 22,804	look for scarce bloody red water slide variants __________________ HAH HAH I STILL HAS THE RIGHT TO EDIT THIS !:eatit:

08-03-2017, 04:09 PM	#49
Pearce77 Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 10,016	KissTopps2018 by Mike Pearce, on Flickr

08-03-2017, 04:10 PM	#50
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 89,762 ThoseBackPages	LOL!!!!!! __________________ 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