Topps Living Set - Page 506

byronscott4ever · 08-09-2022, 03:07 PM

Not sure if you can say, but any plans to expand to other sports eventually?

Dr. K · 08-09-2022, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

Not sure if you can say, but any plans to expand to other sports eventually?

F1 would be wonderful.

Joliet Jake · 08-09-2022, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

Not sure if you can say, but any plans to expand to other sports eventually?

With Fanatics taking over Topps, and obtaining other league and players union licenses, it would be great to see Living Sets for NFL, NBA, and NHL.

Fsegaud · 08-09-2022, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

With Fanatics taking over Topps, and obtaining other league and players union licenses, it would be great to see Living Sets for NFL, NBA, and NHL.

If Kurt Rambis as a Laker is not in the set within the first 100 cards issued, what is the point?

Joliet Jake · 08-09-2022, 06:57 PM

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If Kurt Rambis as a Laker is not in the set within the first 100 cards issued, what is the point?

I see your Rambis, and raise you a Gilmore, Artis that is. Haha.

astroshane · 08-09-2022, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

Topps just assigned me a name from the ESPN Top 100 list posted on this thread; scheduled for later in the month.

They're clearly listening to you guys!

That is amazing news!!! Jared thank you so much for your passion when it comes to this set .

byronscott4ever · 08-09-2022, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

With Fanatics taking over Topps, and obtaining other league and players union licenses, it would be great to see Living Sets for NFL, NBA, and NHL.

UD has NHL rights still though…I’d love to see NBA

Joliet Jake · 08-10-2022, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

UD has NHL rights still though…I’d love to see NBA

I didn’t realize Upper Deck still has the NHL license. I assumed Fanatics had just purchased everything.

Speaking of NBA, which design year would you like to see for an NBA LS? Would you want them to only choose from past Topps designs, or choose the most iconic basketball set?

tdubs1010 · 08-10-2022, 09:31 AM

Please be Barry Larkin as the guy in the Top 100!

Joliet Jake · 08-10-2022, 09:31 AM

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Please be Barry Larkin as the guy in the Top 100!

I like that guess.

byronscott4ever · 08-10-2022, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I didn’t realize Upper Deck still has the NHL license. I assumed Fanatics had just purchased everything.

Speaking of NBA, which design year would you like to see for an NBA LS? Would you want them to only choose from past Topps designs, or choose the most iconic basketball set?

NBA IMO should be the 1957-58 BK design

Joliet Jake · 08-10-2022, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

NBA IMO should be the 1957-58 BK design

I like that design.

Topps has some nice later designs, but too many of the sets were issued as taller cards that don't work for most collectors. With the 1957-58 design, it would allow the artist to put the focus on the player without being distracted by the card design. What do you think about portrait versus action shots? I really like the look of the portraits with MLB LS, but I think action shots would be a nice change of pace.

I really like the use of the nickname in quotations. I wouldn't mind seeing that implemented in a football and/or basketball living set.

Joliet Jake · 08-10-2022, 02:40 PM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #543 - David Ortiz - PR: 3066

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #544 - C.J. Cron - PR: 1400

Joliet Jake · 08-10-2022, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

Topps just assigned me a name from the ESPN Top 100 list posted on this thread; scheduled for later in the month.

They're clearly listening to you guys!

Big Papi has arrived!

astroshane · 08-10-2022, 03:10 PM

Excellent choice . Jared did great work on it .

eldavojohn · 08-10-2022, 03:12 PM

I can't wait for David Arias in a Twins uniform

astroshane · 08-10-2022, 03:20 PM

This set really is quietly building towards being the greatest comprehensive MLB card set of all time . Consider the following things which can create a perfect hobby storm :

1) It’s on pace to be the most comprehensive historical player set ever produced .

2) The print run is relatively low for anyone trying to start building a complete set .

3) The cards have amazing original artwork by respected artists .

4) The set has symmetry in that the set has a consistent and uniform design .

5) It has rare parallels in the form of the full prints .

I can’t think of another set that is comparable. Long term I think those who have overlooked it will be kicking themselves . I challenge anyone to find me a comparable . It simply doesn’t exist .

Chihuahuas · 08-10-2022, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by astroshane

This set really is quietly building towards being the greatest comprehensive MLB card set of all time . Consider the following things which can create a perfect hobby storm :

1) It’s on pace to be the most comprehensive historical player set ever produced .

2) The print run is relatively low for anyone trying to start building a complete set .

3) The cards have amazing original artwork by respected artists .

4) The set has symmetry in that the set has a consistent and uniform design .

5) It has rare parallels in the form of the full prints .

I can’t think of another set that is comparable. Long term I think those who have overlooked it will be kicking themselves . I challenge anyone to find me a comparable . It simply doesn’t exist .

I agree. And nice active group here to add to unique collection. Another master piece from Jared on Big Papi. Long live the MLB Living Set.

Joliet Jake · 08-10-2022, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by astroshane

This set really is quietly building towards being the greatest comprehensive MLB card set of all time . Consider the following things which can create a perfect hobby storm :

1) It’s on pace to be the most comprehensive historical player set ever produced .

2) The print run is relatively low for anyone trying to start building a complete set .

3) The cards have amazing original artwork by respected artists .

4) The set has symmetry in that the set has a consistent and uniform design .

5) It has rare parallels in the form of the full prints .

I can’t think of another set that is comparable. Long term I think those who have overlooked it will be kicking themselves . I challenge anyone to find me a comparable . It simply doesn’t exist .

Absolutely!

This set literally got me back into collecting when a friend shared the Sandberg card with me in 2018. I immediately began ordering weekly, and haven't stopped since. The addition of the prints and artist signed cards offered by Jared and Wheeler have also been fantastic inclusions. There truly is no other set like it.

mfw13 · 08-10-2022, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

Not sure if you can say, but any plans to expand to other sports eventually?

For basketball, would love to see:

1971-72 Topps
1972-73 Topps
1977-78 Topps

For football, would love to see:

1956 Topps
1957 Topps
1969 Topps

Joliet Jake · 08-10-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

For basketball, would love to see:

1971-72 Topps
1972-73 Topps
1977-78 Topps

For football, would love to see:

1956 Topps
1957 Topps
1969 Topps

For those wondering what these sets looks like, as I wasn't familiar with them myself.

1971-72 Topps Basketball

1972-73 Topps Basketball

1977-78 Topps Basketball

1956 Topps Football

1957 Topps Football

1969 Topps Football

My favorites from these are 1977-78 Basketball and 1956 Football.

ewokpelts · 08-10-2022, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

For those wondering what these sets looks like, as I wasn't familiar with them myself.

1971-72 Topps Basketball

1972-73 Topps Basketball

1977-78 Topps Basketball

1956 Topps Football

1957 Topps Football

1969 Topps Football

My favorites from these are 1977-78 Basketball and 1956 Football.

Da bulls! Da bears!

Joliet Jake · 08-10-2022, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ewokpelts

Da bulls! Da bears!

I think the only sport we disagree on is baseball.

I figured if I'm going to post examples, might as well be teams I root for.

Joliet Jake · 08-10-2022, 08:54 PM

Latest Mantle print sold for $218.19.

kidfan9 · 08-11-2022, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Latest Mantle print sold for $218.19.

I just saw that too. Seller is making out like a bandit! What will print #7 go for!?!?!

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Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,717 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from Aug 10, 2022 and expires on Aug 17, 2022. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #543 - David Ortiz - PR: 3066 Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #544 - C.J. Cron - PR: 1400 __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Topps NBA Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 08-24-2022 at 12:25 PM. Reason: Add print runs.

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astroshane Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 161	This set really is quietly building towards being the greatest comprehensive MLB card set of all time . Consider the following things which can create a perfect hobby storm : 1) It’s on pace to be the most comprehensive historical player set ever produced . 2) The print run is relatively low for anyone trying to start building a complete set . 3) The cards have amazing original artwork by respected artists . 4) The set has symmetry in that the set has a consistent and uniform design . 5) It has rare parallels in the form of the full prints . I can’t think of another set that is comparable. Long term I think those who have overlooked it will be kicking themselves . I challenge anyone to find me a comparable . It simply doesn’t exist . Last edited by astroshane; 08-10-2022 at 03:36 PM.

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Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,717 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Latest Mantle print sold for $218.19. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Topps NBA Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers

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byronscott4ever Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11,385	Not sure if you can say, but any plans to expand to other sports eventually?

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tdubs1010 Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 763	Please be Barry Larkin as the guy in the Top 100!

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astroshane Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 161	Excellent choice . Jared did great work on it .

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eldavojohn Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: the MooN Posts: 7,947 el-davo	I can't wait for David Arias in a Twins uniform