2013 Topps Mars Attacks Invasion trading cards

Hellfish · 06-04-2013, 09:18 PM

I just stumbled upon this while looking at some other Mars Attacks cards. Now I have to save my money until October.

"To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its most infamous product, Topps is busting out the stops with an all-new Mars Attack trading cards series (coming out this October), and I'm happy to report that the art is excellent!"

Mars Attacks Invasion: exclusive sneak peek at new card series - Boing Boing

Spider-Fan · 06-04-2013, 09:33 PM

huh... I thought there was a thread started on this set already a while back. Oh well... I've got a PNSCS promo available for trade, maybe two if I decide not to collect. I probably won't collect, but the art does look damn good

Hellfish · 06-04-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spider-Fan

huh... I thought there was a thread started on this set already a while back. Oh well... I've got a PNSCS promo available for trade, maybe two if I decide not to collect. I probably won't collect, but the art does look damn good

This was the first I've seen of it, but the linked article is dated April 30th, so I probably just missed the other thread.

Either way, I'm really excited. Should be a fun break.

Spider-Fan · 06-04-2013, 10:27 PM

Ehhh... it may not have been here or maybe I just discussed it in a side conversation with Ted or Bucky or at the Philly NSCS. I scrolled back quite a few pages looking for the artist commission thread and I don't remember seeing it along the way.

ALevine - Topps · 06-06-2013, 08:03 AM

We will also be showing off sketches from the new set regularly throughout the summer, along with first looks at finished painted cards and chase cards.

You can follow on facebook for the exclusive "sneak peek" campaign.

www.facebook.com/MarsAttacks

So far we've shown 2 new sketches by Greg Staples and Rafael Gallur. We'll be debuting the first sketch from JOE JUSKO tomorrow.

dd316 · 06-06-2013, 08:11 AM

I had a thread about it a while ago, but there wasn't much in it.

Wish I was working on base art. Let's see that Jusko guy's sketch cards go for $350+!!

Spider-Fan · 06-06-2013, 08:47 AM

Damn... Did they bag NAR! too?

ALevine - Topps · 06-06-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Spider-Fan

Damn... Did they bag NAR! too?

We haven't started sketch cards yet. To clarify, the sketches we are showing on facebook are the development work on base card art.

NAR! is more than welcome to be a part of our sketch cards, though!

jadams · 06-06-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by alvin

We haven't started sketch cards yet. To clarify, the sketches we are showing on facebook are the development work on base card art.

NAR! is more than welcome to be a part of our sketch cards, though!

Interesting.

ALevine - Topps · 06-07-2013, 10:24 AM

Here is the rough by Joe Jusko that we posted this morning on our facebook page. We will continue posting behind the scenes images all summer.

dd316 · 06-07-2013, 12:53 PM

That looks awesome!

patzee · 06-18-2013, 09:31 PM

PREVIEWSworld - MARS ATTACKS INVASION T/C BOX (Net) (C: 0-1-1)

more info.

Boxes are going to be $83.76.

rip+flip · 06-19-2013, 04:35 PM

Wow they are sure jacking up the price from the previous release

patzee · 06-19-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rip+flip

Wow they are sure jacking up the price from the previous release

double the price!

aggie4ever · 06-19-2013, 10:43 PM

Well, that's SRP, hopefully they will sell for lower than that. But I wonder what the SRP was on MA Heritage?

monkeymcgee · 06-19-2013, 10:53 PM

Well, there are more guaranteed hits per box than the Heritage product. But the price does seem a little steep. Then again, I've become a cheapskate lately so YMMV

patzee · 06-19-2013, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie4ever

Well, that's SRP, hopefully they will sell for lower than that. But I wonder what the SRP was on MA Heritage?

not sure? Topps was selling the Retail & Alternate boxes for $50.00 and the average case price online was between $320.00-$350.00 for an 8 box case. @$40.00-$43.95 per box.

patzee · 06-19-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeymcgee

Well, there are more guaranteed hits per box than the Heritage product. But the price does seem a little steep. Then again, I've become a cheapskate lately so YMMV

This set ain't no Walking Dead...the "Mars Attacks" market is nowhere near as hot as the price they are suggesting.

ricksam · 06-20-2013, 06:51 AM

the idw book / sketch packages in presale top at 400.00 AND they got buyers to buy .. so this is a discount in comparison

dd316 · 06-20-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by patzee

This set ain't no Walking Dead...the "Mars Attacks" market is nowhere near as hot as the price they are suggesting.

What about every set that Crypto puts out at the same SRP - is Alphas the same as Walking Dead? That's not a fair comparison.

If the value is there in the content, then it's worth it. I have to imagine commissioning all new artwork for the entire set is costly, and they're doing patches and medallions.... this already sounds like more content than Heritage.

Plus, this really is an entirely different animal than last year's set. Just the same subject matter.

patzee · 06-20-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dd316

What about every set that Crypto puts out at the same SRP - is Alphas the same as Walking Dead? That's not a fair comparison.

If the value is there in the content, then it's worth it. I have to imagine commissioning all new artwork for the entire set is costly, and they're doing patches and medallions.... this already sounds like more content than Heritage.

Plus, this really is an entirely different animal than last year's set. Just the same subject matter.

Hi Ted, Can you explain what the patches and medallions are concerning this set? I do not know what they are? You have valid points, but the jump in list was surprising.

Spider-Fan · 06-21-2013, 02:44 PM

It looks like Topps is trying to increase the price across the board on their lower end stuff. Brand New Series 1 went for like $360 per 8 box case, Brand New Series 2 was about $400 per 8 box case, and Brand New Series 3 is up to $450 per 8 box case (release this fall).

dd316 · 06-21-2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patzee

Hi Ted, Can you explain what the patches and medallions are concerning this set? I do not know what they are? You have valid points, but the jump in list was surprising.

I don't know either, but I'm guessing along the lines of the Galactic Files patches. Maybe patches from both Martian and human forces? I suppose the medallions will be similar, but on resin or something heavier.

ALevine - Topps · 06-23-2013, 11:51 AM

I believe MSRP on Heritage was somewhere between 50-60. So Invasion is certainly not double the last release.

Keep in mind also that the bulk of this new series is comprised of all new hand-painted art-- nearly 90 new pieces. The fact is, to commission such work is not inexpensive. Considering that Heritage was 80% reissue, we were able to keep the cost very consumer friendly.

Also consider there will now be TWO guaranteed hits per box, in addition to the all-new art, plus a variety of chase cards, rare subsets, and the usual sketches and printing plates.

Parallels are also going to be much more interesting this time around. We'll announce all the details soon, probably in the next few weeks.

ALevine - Topps · 07-02-2013, 08:19 PM

Exclusive card at San Diego Comic-Con!

06-04-2013, 09:18 PM	#1
Hellfish Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 484 Hellfish44	2013 Topps Mars Attacks Invasion trading cards I just stumbled upon this while looking at some other Mars Attacks cards. Now I have to save my money until October. "To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its most infamous product, Topps is busting out the stops with an all-new Mars Attack trading cards series (coming out this October), and I'm happy to report that the art is excellent!" Mars Attacks Invasion: exclusive sneak peek at new card series - Boing Boing __________________ "Principles only mean something if you stand beside them when it's inconvenient"

06-06-2013, 08:11 AM	#6
dd316 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 9,392 dd316	I had a thread about it a while ago, but there wasn't much in it. Wish I was working on base art. Let's see that Jusko guy's sketch cards go for $350+!! __________________ www.MostWantedTradingCards.com

06-07-2013, 12:53 PM	#11
dd316 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 9,392 dd316	That looks awesome! __________________ www.MostWantedTradingCards.com

06-20-2013, 06:51 AM	#19
ricksam Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,791 ricksam	the idw book / sketch packages in presale top at 400.00 AND they got buyers to buy .. so this is a discount in comparison __________________ Way behind to respond to pm deal offers FS/T: sketch cards, GCs \| USA, comc addr, pp ONLY W: http://cardbucket.blogspot.com/p/wants.html \| PC: HOFers

06-21-2013, 02:44 PM	#22
Spider-Fan Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 10,475	It looks like Topps is trying to increase the price across the board on their lower end stuff. Brand New Series 1 went for like $360 per 8 box case, Brand New Series 2 was about $400 per 8 box case, and Brand New Series 3 is up to $450 per 8 box case (release this fall). Last edited by Spider-Fan; 06-23-2013 at 12:25 PM.

06-04-2013, 09:33 PM	#2
Spider-Fan Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 10,475	huh... I thought there was a thread started on this set already a while back. Oh well... I've got a PNSCS promo available for trade, maybe two if I decide not to collect. I probably won't collect, but the art does look damn good

06-04-2013, 10:27 PM	#4
Spider-Fan Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 10,475	Ehhh... it may not have been here or maybe I just discussed it in a side conversation with Ted or Bucky or at the Philly NSCS. I scrolled back quite a few pages looking for the artist commission thread and I don't remember seeing it along the way.

06-06-2013, 08:03 AM	#5
ALevine - Topps Manufacturer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 931	We will also be showing off sketches from the new set regularly throughout the summer, along with first looks at finished painted cards and chase cards. You can follow on facebook for the exclusive "sneak peek" campaign. www.facebook.com/MarsAttacks So far we've shown 2 new sketches by Greg Staples and Rafael Gallur. We'll be debuting the first sketch from JOE JUSKO tomorrow.

06-06-2013, 08:47 AM	#7
Spider-Fan Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 10,475	Damn... Did they bag NAR! too?

06-07-2013, 10:24 AM	#10
ALevine - Topps Manufacturer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 931	Here is the rough by Joe Jusko that we posted this morning on our facebook page. We will continue posting behind the scenes images all summer.

06-18-2013, 09:31 PM	#12
patzee Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 202	PREVIEWSworld - MARS ATTACKS INVASION T/C BOX (Net) (C: 0-1-1) more info. Boxes are going to be $83.76.

06-19-2013, 04:35 PM	#13
rip+flip Banned Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,456	Wow they are sure jacking up the price from the previous release

06-19-2013, 10:43 PM	#15
aggie4ever Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,596 aggie4ever	Well, that's SRP, hopefully they will sell for lower than that. But I wonder what the SRP was on MA Heritage?

06-19-2013, 10:53 PM	#16
monkeymcgee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10,974	Well, there are more guaranteed hits per box than the Heritage product. But the price does seem a little steep. Then again, I've become a cheapskate lately so YMMV

06-23-2013, 11:51 AM	#24
ALevine - Topps Manufacturer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 931	I believe MSRP on Heritage was somewhere between 50-60. So Invasion is certainly not double the last release. Keep in mind also that the bulk of this new series is comprised of all new hand-painted art-- nearly 90 new pieces. The fact is, to commission such work is not inexpensive. Considering that Heritage was 80% reissue, we were able to keep the cost very consumer friendly. Also consider there will now be TWO guaranteed hits per box, in addition to the all-new art, plus a variety of chase cards, rare subsets, and the usual sketches and printing plates. Parallels are also going to be much more interesting this time around. We'll announce all the details soon, probably in the next few weeks.

07-02-2013, 08:19 PM	#25
ALevine - Topps Manufacturer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 931	Exclusive card at San Diego Comic-Con!

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