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Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-08-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,430
Posted By MisterX
Back on topic... Too widely accepted as...

Back on topic...

Too widely accepted as normal these days, but sticker autographs is a huge pet peeve.

Signer didn't handle the card.
Signature is cramped/altered/runs off sticker.
Depending...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-08-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,430
Posted By MisterX
Post #85 in this thread, from yourself. You've...

Post #85 in this thread, from yourself.
You've shown an artist's work, said they erase sketches to make a 'blank', and then implied that as illegal.



I never said you were a failed artist. I...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-08-2023, 07:47 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,430
Posted By MisterX
I apologise for my low post-count, I do not live...

I apologise for my low post-count, I do not live online. An excellent retort by the way when there is nowhere else to go with a flawed argument. You are welcome to peruse my previous contributions to...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-08-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,430
Posted By MisterX
Yes mate. Did you read my pet peeve about...

Yes mate. Did you read my pet peeve about fly-by-night collectors who don't know as much as they think they do?

I saw the scans on the Topps website back in 2004 before the release of Heritage. I...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-07-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,430
Posted By MisterX
I did read the entire thread. You've got points...

I did read the entire thread.
You've got points 1-4 wrong.

Artists did not "ask for the super light pencil" sketches back from Topps.
Collectors pulled those cards from boxes, and sent them to...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-07-2023, 03:47 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,430
Posted By MisterX
As for my pet peeves... Sports card-isms...

As for my pet peeves...

Sports card-isms trying to be forced into Non-Sports. 'Rookie' cards are not a thing in Non-Sports. It won't catch on. Please stop trying.

Grading. One of the biggest...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-07-2023, 03:11 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,430
Posted By MisterX
You're missing a key point and getting needlessly...

You're missing a key point and getting needlessly worked up.

When Topps started with Star Wars sketches in Star Wars Heritage, then Clone Wars, then Revenge of the Sith (all 2004-2005), it was...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 09-24-2022, 04:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,240
Posted By MisterX
Thanks for the informative posts promoking. ...

Thanks for the informative posts promoking.

I remember the prototype SOTE Xizor's being pushed as a 'set of 4' on eBay with some regularity MANY years back from one particular seller. Never bit...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 09-24-2022, 04:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,820
Posted By MisterX
The toploaders for RA incentives are for...

The toploaders for RA incentives are for protection in transit. The seal to stop the card slipping out.

As others have pointed out already, older RA incentives never used to come in a penny...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 09-24-2022, 03:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,501
Posted By MisterX
Most non-sport collectors are not interested in...

Most non-sport collectors are not interested in the concept of a "rookie" auto. Personally I go for the card design/picture I like the look of best, and I want a strong example of a signature that is...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 05-20-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 89,920
Posted By MisterX
the27guy - where you've said it would be great if...

the27guy - where you've said it would be great if someone from Artbox could shed light on production of these sets, as somone who was around when these releases were contemporary, I can tell you that...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-02-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,038
Posted By MisterX
Just curious why you're showing off my in-person...

Just curious why you're showing off my in-person Fisher Galaxy card as one of your grails?

Photo pinched from Post #5...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-29-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,337
Posted By MisterX
SWCC present themselves as wholesome, and overall...

SWCC present themselves as wholesome, and overall I suppose that they are, and at least are certainly a lot nicer than some very toxic fb collecting groups out there, but I do find them very cliquey....
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-29-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,581
Posted By MisterX
As a kid I always enjoyed catching late night...

As a kid I always enjoyed catching late night X-Files re-runs on the BBC, having been way too young to catch the show when it originally aired, and was keen to watch the whole show someday.
The DVD...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-07-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 17,130
Posted By MisterX
Really pleased to see UD carrying an autograph...

Really pleased to see UD carrying an autograph design over from the last set, but only changing the colour from blue to green. Have they ever done this before?
Continuity is never a bad thing to...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-05-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By MisterX
I've always found it funny that people's interest...

I've always found it funny that people's interest in collectables can be so easily swayed by what's current or 'hot' in the media, rather than their own interest in it.

I liked WD when in came out...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-02-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By MisterX
Thanks. I only wanted the black foil Lincoln...

Thanks.

I only wanted the black foil Lincoln AL2 as I don't go in for the whole parallel gimmick (I see ZERO reason to pay a premium for different colour foil), but when I stumbled across a seller...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-02-2021, 03:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By MisterX
Feel like I made out like a bandit with this gold...

Feel like I made out like a bandit with this gold parallel for $75.

I know many have gone off The Walking Dead, but I still love the show and Rick was always my favourite character/was fan of...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-02-2021, 01:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,742
Posted By MisterX
Awesome card and find. I'm both pleased for you...

Awesome card and find. I'm both pleased for you an extremely jealous... what a bargain! Had I seen it, you would have had some competition. Went and had a look at the ended listing and I can't...
Forum: NON-SPORTS BUY/SELL/TRADE 03-18-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1,051
Views: 176,415
Posted By MisterX
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 03-07-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 30,260
Posted By MisterX
I don’t think grading is the answer to this...

I don’t think grading is the answer to this problem... more like not handing around your treasured possessions to people/idiots with no respect for the items.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 01-12-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,570
Posted By MisterX
Think its safe to say RA aren't out to "scam"...

Think its safe to say RA aren't out to "scam" anyone, seeing as they have been quick to acknowledge and rectify the situation.

It is also quite possible that Seth was unaware of the issue -...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 01-05-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,300
Posted By MisterX
Erm no. I "should" not have said that about...

Erm no. I "should" not have said that about Herring et al. - that is your opinion, not mine.

If you are a SW fan I'd assume you've heard Mayhew's oft repeated story of how he got the part? That...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 01-04-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,432
Posted By MisterX
Can't say I disagree with you, but someone who...

Can't say I disagree with you, but someone who likes to be so 'involved' probably wouldn't jump at your offer.

I don't get why any of the most vocal people, including those who raised their...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 01-04-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,300
Posted By MisterX
It's not a popular opinion in the autograph/Star...

It's not a popular opinion in the autograph/Star Wars community but I have to say I agree with you and have always felt this way.

I would never wish to diminish their contributions to the SW saga,...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 01-04-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,432
Posted By MisterX
What's with the demand to leave the site for 3...

What's with the demand to leave the site for 3 months? A bit weird IMO and can see why anyone would decline. Otherwise, not a bad idea.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 01-04-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,027
Posted By MisterX
No, it doesn't matter. Non-sport collectors don't...

No, it doesn't matter. Non-sport collectors don't go in for that sort of thing, thankfully.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 11-19-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By MisterX
Andrew Lincoln Autograph Card

I’ve been looking to pick up the horizontal AL2 Andrew Lincoln auto from Cryptozoic’s Walking Dead season 4, part 1 set. Would be more than happy with the black foil version but the silver and gold...
Forum: NON-SPORT BOX & CASE BREAKS 11-19-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 25,995
Posted By MisterX
Have been going through The Walking Dead from the...

Have been going through The Walking Dead from the beginning since lockdown earlier in the year - have really enjoyed reading through this entire thread.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 09-28-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,091
Posted By MisterX
I have an X-Files IDW artist proof card from...

I have an X-Files IDW artist proof card from Miran Kim. Amazingly I was the first, and at the time, only person who had contacted her for a commission. She was great to work with and very faily...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-27-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By MisterX
Besides the Takei's of this world who can deliver...

Besides the Takei's of this world who can deliver a great looking signature every single time, I find most signers have 'better' examples from their gig of 100 cards, or however many, and I always...
Forum: NON-SPORT BOX & CASE BREAKS 08-27-2020, 01:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,600
Posted By MisterX
Paul Allen Ballard :)!

Paul Allen Ballard :)!
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-27-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By MisterX
Clear to see Montgomery does consistently put the...

Clear to see Montgomery does consistently put the effort in. George Takei is another of the few who knocks out a GREAT looking autograph EVERY single time.

https://i.imgur.com/NNSTpZ2m.jpg
...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-26-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,333
Posted By MisterX
Do you know how many (approx.) Ford and Lucas...

Do you know how many (approx.) Ford and Lucas signed, if more than 16?

The Heritage Ford Indy was my grail card, but not sure whether to chase it now I have an on-card Stellar Ford/Solo auto. ...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-26-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By MisterX
I notice crappier looking signatures seem to be...

I notice crappier looking signatures seem to be more prevalent from the younger signers.

Regardless of age, you'd think some would take a bit more pride in their penmanship.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-26-2020, 01:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,764
Posted By MisterX
I’m really not sure if those Waterhouse AP cards...

I’m really not sure if those Waterhouse AP cards make me more or less annoyed about the whole screaming monkey/melting face debacle in Indy Heritage.

I’d seen a couple of his superior LOTR cards...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-26-2020, 01:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,149
Posted By MisterX
I’ve heard this, and of a falling out with Lucas...

I’ve heard this, and of a falling out with Lucas himself (upset at being dubbed, leaking ESB spoilers back in the day), but none of this explains why Prowse signed for Topps between 2007 to 2015 but...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-23-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,149
Posted By MisterX
Not to take anything away from Prowse, but for me...

Not to take anything away from Prowse, but for me James Earl Jones is who made Vader iconic.

Never understood why Prowse, who was such a prolific signer on the autograph circuit, signed so few...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-23-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,149
Posted By MisterX
Ford would have been great on that design, but an...

Ford would have been great on that design, but an awesome trio nonetheless. Only 3 cards in that auto set and each one an knockout. I remember people going nuts that Hamill was in Heritage.

I...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 08-17-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,149
Posted By MisterX
I really like the Galactic Files auto design, and...

I really like the Galactic Files auto design, and lots of other nice designs and images there, but the best have to be Chrome Perspectives 2015 or Masterwork 2015 because they are on card.
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