Topps Living Set - Page 575

astrotrevor · 03-06-2024, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kidfan9

Is the Buhner image the first one issued that is without any team/logo shown? I’m thinking it is.

I can think of JP Crawford on the Phillies.

Joliet Jake · 03-06-2024, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kidfan9

Is the Buhner image the first one issued that is without any team/logo shown? I’m thinking it is.

Mauricio Dubon with the Giants.

Joliet Jake · 03-06-2024, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by astrotrevor

I can think of JP Crawford on the Phillies.

astrotrevor · 03-06-2024, 02:01 PM

Mancini on the Orioles as well and the Gurriel brothers

Joliet Jake · 03-06-2024, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by astrotrevor

Mancini on the Orioles as well

Joliet Jake · 03-06-2024, 02:04 PM

Yuli Gurriel with Houston.

Joliet Jake · 03-06-2024, 02:05 PM

Freddie Freeman with Atlanta.

Joliet Jake · 03-06-2024, 02:09 PM

Joey Wiemer with Milwaukee.

jaredkelley · 03-06-2024, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Jared, I'm surprised they gave you back-to-back Reds rookies.

I was too. An unexpected occurrence.

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Originally Posted by kidfan9

Is the Buhner image the first one issued that is without any team/logo shown? I’m thinking it is.

I don't think so. Off the top of my head, I recall my Julio Franco was missing team logos, as well as my Liam Henriks portrait. I also think there have been a few catchers that have been portrayed without visible team logos amid all the hardware and padding.

Oh yeah....then there's my Yuli Gurriel, La Piña.

jaredkelley · 03-06-2024, 02:52 PM

Angel's Buhner is nearly photographic! Even better than a photograph, in my opinion.

There was a lot of Buhner in my PC as a kid in the 90s.

ewokpelts · 03-06-2024, 02:59 PM

Jay Buhner?

Really?

Fsegaud · 03-06-2024, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ewokpelts

Jay Buhner?

Really?

LOL...hell yeah! Now I want Alvin Davis next.

Dukefett · 03-06-2024, 04:07 PM

I'm sure it won't happen to the MLB set, but any thoughts on Topps ending the Star Wars Living set next week? It's ending at 500.

jaredkelley · 03-06-2024, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukefett

I'm sure it won't happen to the MLB set, but any thoughts on Topps ending the Star Wars Living set next week? It's ending at 500.

Pure speculation on my part, but I think it was nixed due to license renewal disagreements with Disney and concerns over future outlook of potential subjects for the set.

MLB Living Set is a different beast. When Fanatics bought the exclusive rights to the MLB license, it was reported in some articles to be for 20 years. If correct, then there are no worries as to license disagreements ever being an issue that might cancel the MLB Living Set. Additionally, with new players entering the sport every year (and with the advent of non-players entering the set with Dusty Baker) there will be plenty of options each year to fulfill the 2-card per week schedule for the next 20 years.

Even better knowing that Topps will one day ramp up with the Negro League inclusions, which I hope is sooner than later.

I don't see a reason why Topps would ever stop the Living Set.

MtnAg08 · 03-06-2024, 05:18 PM

A quick google search tells me that 20,500 players have played in an MLB game. That's almost 200 years of players to include (not to mention there are always players who get repeated on new teams). Plus, I would guess 150-200 players make their debut every year so this set should definitely outlast me and I'm only in my late 30s!

astrotrevor · 03-06-2024, 05:24 PM

I haven’t followed the Star Wars set but if they are ending it, I’ll guessing Segura has more Living set cards than all storm troopers combined.

Joliet Jake · 03-06-2024, 10:22 PM

Jared, I know we throw out a lot of suggestions for ballplayers, so I figure one more won’t hurt.

I’m reading Shoeless Joe at the moment, and while I don’t expect him to get a card anytime soon, I think adding Moonlight Graham to the set would be pretty cool.

The 35th anniversary of Field of Dreams is May 5, so I’m thinking a May 1 card release of Graham, so it’s for sale the day of the movie’s anniversary, would be a nice touch.

Not sure what it would take to make that happen in less than 2 months, but thought you might enjoy the idea.

jaredkelley · 03-06-2024, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Jared, I know we throw out a lot of suggestions for ballplayers, so I figure one more won’t hurt.

I’m reading Shoeless Joe at the moment, and while I don’t expect him to get a card anytime soon, I think adding Moonlight Graham to the set would be pretty cool.

The 35th anniversary of Field of Dreams is May 5, so I’m thinking a May 1 card release of Graham, so it’s for sale the day of the movie’s anniversary, would be a nice touch.

Not sure what it would take to make that happen in less than 2 months, but thought you might enjoy the idea.

I love this idea. Moonlight Graham is #23 on my wish list. Joe Jackson is #35. I will let the Living Set team know about this timing. Hopefully a miracle can happen and the licensing department can get things approved before May 1st. Thanks for the idea!

gmarutiak · 03-07-2024, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

I was too. An unexpected occurrence.

I don't think so. Off the top of my head, I recall my Julio Franco was missing team logos, as well as my Liam Henriks portrait. I also think there have been a few catchers that have been portrayed without visible team logos amid all the hardware and padding.

Oh yeah....then there's my Yuli Gurriel, La Piña.

Not to sound like a brown-noser, but seeing your artwork side by side (by side by side) without any borders makes it look even more beautiful. You are very, very good at what you do.

jaredkelley · 03-07-2024, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gmarutiak

Not to sound like a brown-noser, but seeing your artwork side by side (by side by side) without any borders makes it look even more beautiful. You are very, very good at what you do.

By all means, brown-nose all you want.

I really appreciate the kind words. I love working on this set.

eldavojohn · 03-07-2024, 02:32 PM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #706 - Elly De La Cruz - PR: 16,876

Joliet Jake · 03-07-2024, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #706 - Elly De La Cruz - PR: 16,876

I think you were right about the print run being affected by the card release during Spring Training. No way to know for sure, but I wouldn’t be surprised.

eldavojohn · 03-07-2024, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I think you were right about the print run being affected by the card release during Spring Training. No way to know for sure, but I wouldn’t be surprised.

I mean in the time this card was offered, I bought his S1 card for $2.50 and the next day he cracked a 470 foot homer and they shot up to like $9 a piece ... so I was also thinking that might make the number higher but ... yeah I was off by more than double so ...

Who knows, maybe he isn't the talent I think he is?

jaredkelley · 03-08-2024, 11:05 PM

I am aware of the issues on my website at checkout. Apologies for the inconvenience. I'm in contact with my web host and I hope to have it resolved soon.

I will extend the pre-order deadline for my artist-signed Andrew Abbott print accordingly.

Thanks for your patience.

TUAlum96 · 03-12-2024, 06:50 PM

Spoilers about upcoming players shown on Jared's site ahead. I'll try and hide the spoilery parts with white text (highlight to see it), but stop now if you want to be surprised each Wednesday.

Last chance.

Okay, here we go then. I see that Kent Tekulve will be making an appearance soon, which is fantastic. It would be even more fantastic if he was paired with Dan Quisenberry, since Tekulve taught Quisenberry the submarine pitching motion.

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Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,709 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Freddie Freeman with Atlanta. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Topps NBA Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers

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Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,709 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Jared, I know we throw out a lot of suggestions for ballplayers, so I figure one more won’t hurt. I’m reading Shoeless Joe at the moment, and while I don’t expect him to get a card anytime soon, I think adding Moonlight Graham to the set would be pretty cool. The 35th anniversary of Field of Dreams is May 5, so I’m thinking a May 1 card release of Graham, so it’s for sale the day of the movie’s anniversary, would be a nice touch. Not sure what it would take to make that happen in less than 2 months, but thought you might enjoy the idea. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Topps NBA Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 03-06-2024 at 10:27 PM.

03-06-2024, 02:52 PM	#14360
jaredkelley Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 527 jaredkelleyart	Angel's Buhner is nearly photographic! Even better than a photograph, in my opinion. There was a lot of Buhner in my PC as a kid in the 90s.

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ewokpelts Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Evergreen Park, IL Posts: 4,073 asg2003ws2005	Jay Buhner? Really?

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Dukefett Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: San Diego Posts: 370 dukefett	I'm sure it won't happen to the MLB set, but any thoughts on Topps ending the Star Wars Living set next week? It's ending at 500.

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MtnAg08 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Avon, CO via Bryan, TX Posts: 263	A quick google search tells me that 20,500 players have played in an MLB game. That's almost 200 years of players to include (not to mention there are always players who get repeated on new teams). Plus, I would guess 150-200 players make their debut every year so this set should definitely outlast me and I'm only in my late 30s!

03-06-2024, 05:24 PM	#14366
astrotrevor Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 410	I haven’t followed the Star Wars set but if they are ending it, I’ll guessing Segura has more Living set cards than all storm troopers combined.

03-07-2024, 02:32 PM	#14371
eldavojohn Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: the MooN Posts: 7,942 el-davo	Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #706 - Elly De La Cruz - PR: 16,876

03-08-2024, 11:05 PM	#14374
jaredkelley Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 527 jaredkelleyart	I am aware of the issues on my website at checkout. Apologies for the inconvenience. I'm in contact with my web host and I hope to have it resolved soon. I will extend the pre-order deadline for my artist-signed Andrew Abbott print accordingly. Thanks for your patience.

03-12-2024, 06:50 PM	#14375
TUAlum96 Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 221	Spoilers about upcoming players shown on Jared's site ahead. I'll try and hide the spoilery parts with white text (highlight to see it), but stop now if you want to be surprised each Wednesday. Last chance. Okay, here we go then. I see that Kent Tekulve will be making an appearance soon, which is fantastic. It would be even more fantastic if he was paired with Dan Quisenberry, since Tekulve taught Quisenberry the submarine pitching motion.