New Alien set from Upper Deck

dd316 · 08-08-2017, 12:03 PM

Excited for this one! Curious what the "old-school approach" for the base set will look like? Only bummer is you only get 90 cards per box, but it's a 100 card set.

http://www.beckett.com/news/2017-upp...trading-cards/

jryan_711 · 08-08-2017, 12:23 PM

Very Cool they are making another Alien Set with a Focus on the 1st Movie. Android Parts, Mineral Ore and the Shadowbox Cards Seem like they could have lots of potential to be very cool looking and Collectible. My Concern is How much per box(Price in the $70's or closer to $110's) and how many Double Manufactured Relic boxes per case.

dd316 · 08-08-2017, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jryan_711

My Concern is How much per box(Price in the $70's or closer to $110's) and how many Double Manufactured Relic boxes per case.

Sadly I think the days of sub-$100 UD boxes are long gone.

DrGhostbuster · 08-08-2017, 02:06 PM

I wonder if they saved Weaver stickers from Anthology

Baremin81 · 08-08-2017, 03:55 PM

Haven't seen the base or inserts but I have seen the sketch card stock having spoken to a few artists on the set. Design looks ok but I'll leave off feedback until some official pics are released

Quite a few restrictions this time round in terms of characters on the block list from what I'm hearing

Can only assume they'll be an Aliens movie follow up to this. My wallet just did a little cry

Be nice to get a John Hurt cut auto in this, do UD ever do those?

dd316 · 08-08-2017, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baremin81

Haven't seen the base or inserts but I have seen the sketch card stock having spoken to a few artists on the set. Design looks ok but I'll leave off feedback until some official pics are released

Quite a few restrictions this time round in terms of characters on the block list from what I'm hearing

Do sketch artists not sign the same agreements I do? Imagine the day the card companies start cracking down on this stuff, there are going to be a lot of sad artists.

Folks, you're professionals. Start treating these contracts you sign with some professionalism.

Baremin81 · 08-08-2017, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dd316

Do sketch artists not sign the same agreements I do? Imagine the day the card companies start cracking down on this stuff, there are going to be a lot of sad artists.

Folks, you're professionals. Start treating these contracts you sign with some professionalism.

Wasn't trying to cause an issue, I've known about this set for a couple of months now purely because I'm a huge alien fan and sketch collector and a bit too keen! Just what I'd heard from pestering a few friends.

Anyway, enough of me putting my foot in it, I can't wait for this set and I really hope there's a nice new auto or two along with loads of great Sketch art!!!

rudzud · 08-08-2017, 05:12 PM

I really, really hope Phil Back is a sketch artist for this set. His alien ink drawings are excellent.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUDcoZsl-Ww/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRdg7L5l8Lz/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUOKv1RFMwE/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTqQbh2lHD2/

Edit: also, it looks like you could potentially get 2 manufactured items (manufactured patch and android/ore piece)

Baremin81 · 08-08-2017, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudzud

I really, really hope Phil Back is a sketch artist for this set. His alien ink drawings are excellent.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUDcoZsl-Ww/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRdg7L5l8Lz/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUOKv1RFMwE/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTqQbh2lHD2/

Edit: also, it looks like you could potentially get 2 manufactured items (manufactured patch and android/ore piece)

Really like his style. Hope there's some black ink sketches to mix it up a little. Good to have variety and subject lends itself well to intricate black and white sketches for sure

rudzud · 08-09-2017, 12:32 AM

Yeah those are just a few of his Alien sketches. He does some really nice black ink work and really isn't on anyone's radar, which is a shame.

Angus Con · 08-09-2017, 02:28 AM

I would have preferred the Big Trouble in Little China set happen personally, but whatever. As an autograph collector, there isn't a ton of appeal to this because UD already released cards of the 5 living stars of this movie. Not a lot more can be done to increase that appeal or expand on the cast unless they got Hurt to sign before he passed. Would be nice to see more Weavers released so they are more obtainable.

dd316 · 10-23-2017, 09:27 AM

Some more info: http://gogts.net/2017-upper-deck-ali...trading-cards/

IndySportsCards · 10-23-2017, 09:33 AM

jadams · 10-23-2017, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dd316

Folks, you're professionals. Start treating these contracts you sign with some professionalism.

edit..........

jadams · 10-23-2017, 09:51 AM

And IF, and that's a huge IF my cards get approved, this will be the last set I participate in from Upper Deck.

I have AP's available for commission though, two of them. Currently available, as well as two from the last set.

rudzud · 10-23-2017, 05:22 PM

I'll probably wait for it to come out onto e-pack depending on the price. As others said it would be downright sick to get two manufactured hits in your box.

I still really hope Phil Back was asked to participate in this product as his alien ink is just awesome.

jdhaugh11 · 10-23-2017, 06:42 PM

Sales will be very slow for this product, UD needs to move onto a different franchise IMO.

UpperDeckMatt · 11-07-2017, 05:01 PM

Time to bust boxes and burst chests! 2017 Alien Drops on November 15th! More images on Facebook!

daviswr7 · 11-07-2017, 05:08 PM

well if that isn't the niftiest looking box...product looks good too.

finfangfan · 11-07-2017, 05:16 PM

The box is really cool looking!

finfangfan · 11-07-2017, 05:18 PM

Neat take on the auto cards too... well done!

majestik101 · 11-07-2017, 05:20 PM

OK I am really really liking this. That box is cool and the way those autographs slide is super cool.

evillittlejawa · 11-07-2017, 05:44 PM

As beautiful as it looks, and as much as I want to get a ton of this... 179.99 a box (9.99 a pack) with this breakdown?

2017 Upper Deck Alien Movie Hobby Box Break
1 Manufactured Semiotic Patch Card
1 Other Hit
(Autograph, Sketch, Alien Egg Shadow Box, Android Parts OR Mineral Ore)
1-2 Parallels

Dunno if I can do that...

ForceChange77 · 11-07-2017, 05:53 PM

What am I supposed to do with an alien egg manufactured hit?

UpperDeckMatt · 11-07-2017, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evillittlejawa

As beautiful as it looks, and as much as I want to get a ton of this... 179.99 a box (9.99 a pack) with this breakdown?

2017 Upper Deck Alien Movie Hobby Box Break
1 Manufactured Semiotic Patch Card
1 Other Hit
(Autograph, Sketch, Alien Egg Shadow Box, Android Parts OR Mineral Ore)
1-2 Parallels

Dunno if I can do that...

That is an interesting price...

08-08-2017, 12:03 PM	#1
dd316 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 9,392 dd316	New Alien set from Upper Deck Excited for this one! Curious what the "old-school approach" for the base set will look like? Only bummer is you only get 90 cards per box, but it's a 100 card set. http://www.beckett.com/news/2017-upp...trading-cards/ __________________ www.MostWantedTradingCards.com

08-08-2017, 02:06 PM	#4
DrGhostbuster Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,710 arealghostbuster DrGhostbuster	I wonder if they saved Weaver stickers from Anthology __________________ Looking for Cryptozoic GHOSTBUSTERS Sketches & Printing Plates!

08-08-2017, 05:12 PM	#8
rudzud Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,900	I really, really hope Phil Back is a sketch artist for this set. His alien ink drawings are excellent. https://www.instagram.com/p/BUDcoZsl-Ww/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BRdg7L5l8Lz/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BUOKv1RFMwE/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BTqQbh2lHD2/ Edit: also, it looks like you could potentially get 2 manufactured items (manufactured patch and android/ore piece) Last edited by rudzud; 08-08-2017 at 05:14 PM.

08-09-2017, 02:28 AM	#11
Angus Con Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,856	I would have preferred the Big Trouble in Little China set happen personally, but whatever. As an autograph collector, there isn't a ton of appeal to this because UD already released cards of the 5 living stars of this movie. Not a lot more can be done to increase that appeal or expand on the cast unless they got Hurt to sign before he passed. Would be nice to see more Weavers released so they are more obtainable. __________________ I collect non-sports, women's soccer, some men's soccer and hockey, and a little football.

10-23-2017, 09:27 AM	#12
dd316 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 9,392 dd316	Some more info: http://gogts.net/2017-upper-deck-ali...trading-cards/ __________________ www.MostWantedTradingCards.com

08-08-2017, 12:23 PM	#2
jryan_711 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 1,237 jryan_711	Very Cool they are making another Alien Set with a Focus on the 1st Movie. Android Parts, Mineral Ore and the Shadowbox Cards Seem like they could have lots of potential to be very cool looking and Collectible. My Concern is How much per box(Price in the $70's or closer to $110's) and how many Double Manufactured Relic boxes per case.

08-08-2017, 03:55 PM	#5
Baremin81 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 912	Haven't seen the base or inserts but I have seen the sketch card stock having spoken to a few artists on the set. Design looks ok but I'll leave off feedback until some official pics are released Quite a few restrictions this time round in terms of characters on the block list from what I'm hearing Can only assume they'll be an Aliens movie follow up to this. My wallet just did a little cry Be nice to get a John Hurt cut auto in this, do UD ever do those?

08-09-2017, 12:32 AM	#10
rudzud Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,900	Yeah those are just a few of his Alien sketches. He does some really nice black ink work and really isn't on anyone's radar, which is a shame.

10-23-2017, 09:33 AM	#13
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 41,656 braco0 IndySportsCards	__________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

10-23-2017, 09:51 AM	#15
jadams Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,210	And IF, and that's a huge IF my cards get approved, this will be the last set I participate in from Upper Deck. I have AP's available for commission though, two of them. Currently available, as well as two from the last set.

10-23-2017, 05:22 PM	#16
rudzud Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,900	I'll probably wait for it to come out onto e-pack depending on the price. As others said it would be downright sick to get two manufactured hits in your box. I still really hope Phil Back was asked to participate in this product as his alien ink is just awesome.

10-23-2017, 06:42 PM	#17
jdhaugh11 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,818 jdhaugh11 Jdhaugh11	Sales will be very slow for this product, UD needs to move onto a different franchise IMO.

11-07-2017, 05:01 PM	#18
UpperDeckMatt Upper Deck Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 212	Time to bust boxes and burst chests! 2017 Alien Drops on November 15th! More images on Facebook!

11-07-2017, 05:08 PM	#19
daviswr7 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dagobah Posts: 7,233 daviswr7	well if that isn't the niftiest looking box...product looks good too.

11-07-2017, 05:16 PM	#20
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 8,035	The box is really cool looking!

11-07-2017, 05:18 PM	#21
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 8,035	Neat take on the auto cards too... well done!

11-07-2017, 05:20 PM	#22
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 39,115 majestik101	OK I am really really liking this. That box is cool and the way those autographs slide is super cool. __________________ "If you reply with...."last one on eBay sold for this"...then you should have bought it on eBay." - Anonymous

11-07-2017, 05:44 PM	#23
evillittlejawa Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 592 evillittlejawa	As beautiful as it looks, and as much as I want to get a ton of this... 179.99 a box (9.99 a pack) with this breakdown? 2017 Upper Deck Alien Movie Hobby Box Break 1 Manufactured Semiotic Patch Card 1 Other Hit (Autograph, Sketch, Alien Egg Shadow Box, Android Parts OR Mineral Ore) 1-2 Parallels Dunno if I can do that... __________________ Collect: Peter Budaj, Marc Denis, and Patrick Roy (Hockey). Always looking for Sketch cards of X-23 (Marvel), Jawas (Star Wars), and Cortana (Halo).

11-07-2017, 05:53 PM	#24
ForceChange77 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,615 chansterbogey	What am I supposed to do with an alien egg manufactured hit?

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