Topps Project 2020 is the worst product since 1991 Fleer

[gwynn545]

Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

Looks like you used Fucci's picture for Ermsy and OMA's picture for Grotesk.

Interesting list!

Aack! That’s what I get for using tiny pictures! I’ll fix those!

Originally Posted by Shinjoy

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I knew this may get a response! Focusing on the art, not the artist!

Originally Posted by R A

18. Efdot-The fact there are 30K+ of these makes me hate this card even more. The jungle theme is annoying.


I'm not sure if it's the palm trees, the sand, or the ocean, but I've always thought it's a beach.

It’s the colors! So dark like a Jungle! Beaches are so bright! San Diego is so bright!

[mallowciraptor]

Got the shipping notification for the Beck Mattingly today. Beck's was the only full set I put together since I really love his style.

I am kinda regretting not grabbing all the Ermsy cards and may very well try to put that set together as well if I can.

Currently working with my grandfather to put together a custom black-stained box to house all these, instead of a boring ol' shoebox. Being a designer it gave me the chance to put together a nice mockup to give him an idea of what I am envisioning:



I'll probably have to re-work the lettering for all the players but very happy to see how it will turn out.

[gmoney328]

Originally Posted by mallowciraptor

Got the shipping notification for the Beck Mattingly today. Beck's was the only full set I put together since I really love his style.

I am kinda regretting not grabbing all the Ermsy cards and may very well try to put that set together as well if I can.

Currently working with my grandfather to put together a custom black-stained box to house all these, instead of a boring ol' shoebox. Being a designer it gave me the chance to put together a nice mockup to give him an idea of what I am envisioning:



I'll probably have to re-work the lettering for all the players but very happy to see how it will turn out.

That looks really good the way it is IMO.

[440ToCenter]

Miss seeing the artistry from WMH, a few of the ones he posted throughout the project:

Sandman Mariano gives me chills...

https://www.yogile.com/wmh2020

[samcam]

Originally Posted by BigEd

Can you confirm he's okay? I don't care about the set as much as I hope the guy is okay.

First hand, no.

Second hand, a couple weeks back his golf buddy here said he has been in touch with him and he is good.

Thanks for reposting the link 440, I forgot about his movie/pop culture cards he was doing. He makes some awesome stuff!!!

[Silas Barnaby]

Originally Posted by 440ToCenter

Miss seeing the artistry from WMH, a few of the ones he posted throughout the project:

Sandman Mariano gives me chills...

https://www.yogile.com/wmh2020

I'm thinking he got hired by some company that saw his talent and he's had to ghost himself while he gets established.

He would never abandon us entirely - have faith!

[Silas Barnaby]

Originally Posted by mallowciraptor

Got the shipping notification for the Beck Mattingly today. Beck's was the only full set I put together since I really love his style.

I am kinda regretting not grabbing all the Ermsy cards and may very well try to put that set together as well if I can.

Currently working with my grandfather to put together a custom black-stained box to house all these, instead of a boring ol' shoebox. Being a designer it gave me the chance to put together a nice mockup to give him an idea of what I am envisioning:



I'll probably have to re-work the lettering for all the players but very happy to see how it will turn out.

Tyson Beck's set is highly collectible and I like your efforts to create a worthy storage vessel for the cards.

People here have been hating on Beck but his 20-card set is sweet.

[fjdlrw]

Originally Posted by gwynn545

It has been super fun, and the anticipation has been enjoyable. So now it's done. I still need to get one more in hand. But I am prepared to make my Top 20 List of Best Gwynn Project 2020 cards of all time.

Thanks for sharing and putting your list together. It's fun to hear about different sets people are putting together and what everyone thinks of the individual cards. Myself, I'm still accumulating without a specific end goal anymore. I keep telling myself that once they're all in hand I'll figure it out.

[fjdlrw]

Originally Posted by mallowciraptor

Got the shipping notification for the Beck Mattingly today. Beck's was the only full set I put together since I really love his style.

I am kinda regretting not grabbing all the Ermsy cards and may very well try to put that set together as well if I can.

Currently working with my grandfather to put together a custom black-stained box to house all these, instead of a boring ol' shoebox. Being a designer it gave me the chance to put together a nice mockup to give him an idea of what I am envisioning:



I'll probably have to re-work the lettering for all the players but very happy to see how it will turn out.

The box looks great. Good idea!

[mwheeler27]

Originally Posted by 440ToCenter

Miss seeing the artistry from WMH, a few of the ones he posted throughout the project:

Sandman Mariano gives me chills...

https://www.yogile.com/wmh2020

He’s got real talent, no doubt!

I too feel like he jumped on an opportunity with someone and is waiting for the perfect time to make his return to this thread. HOPE

[Shinjoy]

Originally Posted by gwynn545

I knew this may get a response! Focusing on the art, not the artist!

Day 2, and I still don't see it. I'd say Rochester's card is refined Blake.

For the most part, I'm okay with your list, although it'd be greatly improved if you switch #1 and #19. I'm also waiting on people to come around on that Mr Cartoon clown Gwynn. I think I'm going to be waiting for a long time.

[fjdlrw]

Originally Posted by Shinjoy

Day 2, and I still don't see it. I'd say Rochester's card is refined Blake.

For the most part, I'm okay with your list, although it'd be greatly improved if you switch #1 and #19. I'm also waiting on people to come around on that Mr Cartoon clown Gwynn. I think I'm going to be waiting for a long time.

I agree with you about your Rochester comment, but the Cartoon Gwynn is one of my least favorite cards, as well. I could see a fan of Cartoon's being a fan of the card, but if I was a baseball guy only putting together a Gwynn set and seeing that card for the first time, just imagining, wtf is this?

[KnoxVegas Matt]

Topps has two openings for Customer Servie Reps.

https://careers-topps.icims.com/jobs/1397/job

We might be better off applying to get a response back as opposed to calling and sitting on hold.

[AirplaneDon]

Originally Posted by Shinjoy

Day 2, and I still don't see it. I'd say Rochester's card is refined Blake.

For the most part, I'm okay with your list, although it'd be greatly improved if you switch #1 and #19. I'm also waiting on people to come around on that Mr Cartoon clown Gwynn. I think I'm going to be waiting for a long time.

Cartoon Gwynn has moved up for me after hearing opinions here; I just give it more credit for something interesting, and being bold. It doesn’t move up much, I just don’t consider it Beck Koufax bad anymore. I still don’t really like the card, the self portrait just becomes too distracting and too much of the focus. It’s not a badkarma thing, where I think Cartoon is an egomaniac, I just still find it too distracting and jarring to enjoy the positives of the card at the end of the day. It has a way too literal “send in the clowns” vibe ultimately for me.

Obviously I agree with your Siff/Jamieson swap. Probably the only card in the set that makes me reflect on Gwynn being taken far too soon. Gwynns neck in the Jamieson reads in poor taste to me related to the same thing. It’s a card that has gotten far worse over time regardless of what I feel Blake captures in the eyes.

[mudflap02]

I think I could do the book. We're talking coffee table here, correct?

[mudflap02]

56 responses to the Final Four survey so far, leaving this up a little longer since there are only 2 left.

Results right now in random order are 28-27 and 34-19. Close!

[zhrutland]

Originally Posted by mudflap02

I think I could do the book. We're talking coffee table here, correct?

Coffee table book would be awesome. I'm a sucker for a coffee table book and I could throw a little bit of manliness on my living room table to mix in with all the wifey's books.

Is there a way to see a checklist of all the Griffey card's that were released in this set? I joined the party very very late sadly, as this set and journey seems amazing.

[Shinjoy]

Originally Posted by mudflap02

56 responses to the Final Four survey so far, leaving this up a little longer since there are only 2 left.

Results right now in random order are 28-27 and 34-19. Close!

I imagine the 28-27 is the battle of the two Ermsies. That was a coin toss if there ever was one. [Although, I assume Ripken will win since it'll get more of the traditionalist vote]

[mudflap02]

Originally Posted by zhrutland

Coffee table book would be awesome. I'm a sucker for a coffee table book and I could throw a little bit of manliness on my living room table to mix in with all the wifey's books.

Is there a way to see a checklist of all the Griffey card's that were released in this set? I joined the party very very late sadly, as this set and journey seems amazing.

Try gumstickstudios.com - created by a member here and a great tool.

[zhrutland]

Originally Posted by mudflap02

Try gumstickstudios.com - created by a member here and a great tool.

Wow. That is incredible. Thank you.

[ReidDeGoo]

Alright who’s dropping this morning? It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Don C. It’s a Friday so you know what that means - most likely low print runs so time to double your order to really secure that return on investment!!

...

[Natebowling]

Originally Posted by samcam

Guys, I'm so conflicted about this book!

Topps is going to Topps it.

Someone here needs to do the unauthorized version. Wasn't someone pretty serious about working on it months back?

The lawsuit talk, boxgate, Jr.s weirdness, the escrow bets...none of it makes the Topps version.

Make the Blowout version! Do it.

Also, where are you WMH...are you ever coming back? Ever gonna drop the Blowout 20/20? Blake, did you do a Big Mac for him?

I hear you're OK, why'd you ghost your bros here?

All love. RRR.

I talk/text with WMH almost daily. He is alive and well. I won't explain his disappearance, I'll let him do that. I am trying to get him back on the forum, as he is truly missed.

[eldavojohn]

Originally Posted by samcam

Guys, I'm so conflicted about this book!

Topps is going to Topps it.

Someone here needs to do the unauthorized version. Wasn't someone pretty serious about working on it months back?

The lawsuit talk, boxgate, Jr.s weirdness, the escrow bets...none of it makes the Topps version.

Make the Blowout version! Do it.

Also, where are you WMH...are you ever coming back? Ever gonna drop the Blowout 20/20? Blake, did you do a Big Mac for him?

I hear you're OK, why'd you ghost your bros here?

All love. RRR.

Don't forget Chapter 14 "Reimagine vs Recreate: A Hill to Die On"

[eldustino]

Originally Posted by ReidDeGoo

Alright who’s dropping this morning? It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Don C. It’s a Friday so you know what that means - most likely low print runs so time to double your order to really secure that return on investment!!

...

What color CTS-V will I be shopping for? I tend to like that Pearl White on that family rocketship.

Speaking of Don C, currently enjoying "left hand of god" Koufax. It's a nice card, I'm glad I made the decision to buy.

[eldustino]

Originally Posted by Natebowling

I talk/text with WMH almost daily. He is alive and well. I won't explain his disappearance, I'll let him do that. I am trying to get him back on the forum, as he is truly missed.

The cost of his project was pretty high in terms of $$, and I can also bet that it bordered or crossed over copyright/trademark rules... even though I know his intent was the opposite of to earn a profit... but if it's the cost, I for one will gladly pick up 5-10% of the total.