Project 2020

javabuddha · 03-06-2020, 01:10 PM

They have a preview, of sorts, up on the website now.

https://www.topps.com/project2020

The plats were given some information on it.

Artists reimagining the 20 most iconic cards in Topps history. Should be available March 17th. Will have a couple of different levels of chase cards. And will be available for only 24 hours.

Added this nice spreadsheet as requested:

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJ

I put together a spreadsheet on Google drive with the print runs and some averages.

Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

(The blue shading means that is one I've ordered)

Added the URLs to known artists' websites that are selling artist autographed versions of their cards as requested by Archangel1775:

https://www.proathleteportraits.com/project-2020 (Blake)
https://Shop.TysonBeck.com (Tyson Beck)
https://project2020.ermsy.com/ (Ermsy)
https://www.mikkellereditions.com/ (Keith Shore)
https://www.efdotstudio.com/store (Efdot - scroll to bottom)
https://gregorysiff.bigcartel.com/ (Gregory Siff)
https://reality-to-idea.com/ (Joshua Vides - Coming Soon)
https://esymai.com/shop-1 (Sophia Chang - Coming Soon)
https://kingsaladeenstore.com/collections/topps (King Saladeen)
https://jk5shop.com/collections/topp...ect-2020/Topps (JK5)

Other artists who have said that they will sell signed cards (URLs tentative):
https://andrewthiele.bigcartel.com/ (Andrew Thiel - ?????)
(Jacob Rochester - ?????)

Adding the link to the Mattingly Charities eBay page as Mattingly is selling autographed versions of his P2020 cards as requested by eldavojohn:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/mattinglycharities/m.html

Artist's YouTube and other streaming channels:

Blake Jamieson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmMBOWY3i_Q

Tyson Beck:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPV...m_HEoBJ0seH1fw

djohn · 03-06-2020, 04:11 PM

Based on the background it looks like the cards will include the following:
1954 Ted Williams
1955 Roberto Clemente
1959 Bob Gibson
1969 Nolan Ryan
1975 George Brett
1980 Rickey Henderson
1982 Traded Cal Ripken
1983 Tony Gwynn
1984 Don Mattingly
1985 Dwight Gooden
1987 Mark McGwire
1989 Traded Ken Griffey Jr
1990 Frank Thomas
1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera
1993 Derek Jeter
2011 Update Mike Trout

Note sure what the other 4 might be, but I would guess 1952 Mantle would be one.

guru · 03-06-2020, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by djohn

Based on the background it looks like the cards will include the following:
1954 Ted Williams
1955 Roberto Clemente
1959 Bob Gibson
1969 Nolan Ryan
1975 George Brett
1980 Rickey Henderson
1982 Traded Cal Ripken
1983 Tony Gwynn
1984 Don Mattingly
1985 Dwight Gooden
1987 Mark McGwire
1989 Traded Ken Griffey Jr
1990 Frank Thomas
1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera
1993 Derek Jeter
2011 Update Mike Trout

Note sure what the other 4 might be, but I would guess 1952 Mantle would be one.

Topps doesn't have Mantle's rights any more. Panini does. So it will not be included.

cowboyfaninlr · 03-06-2020, 05:26 PM

Hoping they will offer 10x14s of these too

Monty · 03-06-2020, 11:44 PM

Something similar to this would have been what I would have offered for the Topps 2020 project, but life has a way of taking you in different directions. I look forward to what the other artists bring to the table.

salthill · 03-06-2020, 11:59 PM

Apart from the Clemente, they’re in reverse alphabetical order - by first name - in each row. (And Clemente is in the right place if he’s “Bob”.)

I’ll guess there are two cards cut off on both ends. So someone before Bob Clemente (Al Kaline?), someone after Tony Gwynn, and two between George Brett and Ken Griffey Jr.

aanewport · 03-07-2020, 01:24 PM

Maybe Al Kaline, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson and Willie Mays?

salthill · 03-07-2020, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aanewport

Maybe Al Kaline, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson and Willie Mays?

Sounds good. Was hoping for a Cubs player, but sounds like Ernie isn’t in there.

spw2214 · 03-07-2020, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by salthill

Apart from the Clemente, they’re in reverse alphabetical order - by first name - in each row. (And Clemente is in the right place if he’s “Bob”.)
I’ll guess there are two cards cut off on both ends. So someone before Bob Clemente (Al Kaline?), someone after Tony Gwynn, and two between George Brett and Ken Griffey Jr.

Good catch. Topps showed us some samples which haven't been approved yet, so I don't want to spread misinformation, but there are two players between George and Ken.

These cards are meant to be a premium offering. They are very thick like relic cards. Also in case it wasn't clear, each of the 20 cards is being done by 20 artists, hence Project 2020. It's an interesting concept because you can collect in different ways - all 20 cards from your favorite artist, or all 20 versions of your favorite card.

salthill · 03-07-2020, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by spw2214

Good catch. Topps showed us some samples which haven't been approved yet, so I don't want to spread misinformation, but there are two players between George and Ken.

And no Cubs player, right? Sad trombone...

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These cards are meant to be a premium offering. They are very thick like relic cards.

That sounds like the Montgomery Brooklyn cards. They look and feel great in hand. I’m excited for the P2020 set.

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Also in case it wasn't clear, each of the 20 cards is being done by 20 artists, hence Project 2020. It's an interesting concept because you can collect in different ways - all 20 cards from your favorite artist, or all 20 versions of your favorite card.

Can’t wait to see them.

hairysasquatch · 03-07-2020, 07:17 PM

Another money grab. Why oh why do people keep falling for this?

salthill · 03-07-2020, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Another money grab. Why oh why do people keep falling for this?

Usually you wait to see the product before taking a flying dump on it. On an efficiency drive in 2020? Productivity is up!

txrngr34 · 03-09-2020, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by spw2214

Also in case it wasn't clear, each of the 20 cards is being done by 20 artists, hence Project 2020. It's an interesting concept because you can collect in different ways - all 20 cards from your favorite artist, or all 20 versions of your favorite card.

This is an interesting idea.

I'm probably in the rare minority doesn't like art cards but the idea of having 20 renditions of a 69 Ryan from the same series is exciting to me.

okumeister · 03-10-2020, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by spw2214

Good catch. Topps showed us some samples which haven't been approved yet, so I don't want to spread misinformation, but there are two players between George and Ken.

These cards are meant to be a premium offering. They are very thick like relic cards. Also in case it wasn't clear, each of the 20 cards is being done by 20 artists, hence Project 2020. It's an interesting concept because you can collect in different ways - all 20 cards from your favorite artist, or all 20 versions of your favorite card.

I didn't realize that each artist was going to create the artwork for EACH card.
Just thought they were assigned to each card next to their name.

Gonna be fun collecting that 2001 Ichiro!

cj828282 · 03-07-2020, 01:26 PM

Topps has to get Mantle back in their cards.

javabuddha · 03-10-2020, 11:10 AM

guru · 03-10-2020, 12:00 PM

Thanks for the list above!

When & how is this releasing?

Joliet Jake · 03-10-2020, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by guru

Thanks for the list above!

When & how is this releasing?

Topps just sent an email that it begins next Wednesday, March 18.

JLEICHTER35 · 03-11-2020, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Topps just sent an email that it begins next Wednesday, March 18.

Great, so between this release and the start of NFL free agency...ZERO WORK GETTING DONE THAT DAY

cowboyfaninlr · 03-11-2020, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JLEICHTER35

Great, so between this release and the start of NFL free agency...ZERO WORK GETTING DONE THAT DAY

Work is overrated anyway

Kodiaksr7 · 05-11-2020, 02:10 PM

Finally picked up a Blake signed Jackie (/99) Card #42 is going to have huge value going forward IMO.

Ctjwa · 03-10-2020, 02:57 PM

We'll see how these cards look, but I applaud Topps for trying to bring some of the "hypebeast" sneaker collector types into cards by collaborating with these artists. There's only so many heritage glory days recycling people can take.

NYY · 03-18-2020, 01:17 PM

Is this coming today?

guru · 03-18-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NYY

Is this coming today?

Not looking like it.

cj828282 · 03-19-2020, 10:04 AM

Looks like now coming March 25 via today's Topps email blast.

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djohn Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 886 dj21	Based on the background it looks like the cards will include the following: 1954 Ted Williams 1955 Roberto Clemente 1959 Bob Gibson 1969 Nolan Ryan 1975 George Brett 1980 Rickey Henderson 1982 Traded Cal Ripken 1983 Tony Gwynn 1984 Don Mattingly 1985 Dwight Gooden 1987 Mark McGwire 1989 Traded Ken Griffey Jr 1990 Frank Thomas 1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera 1993 Derek Jeter 2011 Update Mike Trout Note sure what the other 4 might be, but I would guess 1952 Mantle would be one. __________________ My wantlists can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/sportscardsite/

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salthill Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 8,527 salthill	Project 2020 Apart from the Clemente, they’re in reverse alphabetical order - by first name - in each row. (And Clemente is in the right place if he’s “Bob”.) I’ll guess there are two cards cut off on both ends. So someone before Bob Clemente (Al Kaline?), someone after Tony Gwynn, and two between George Brett and Ken Griffey Jr. Last edited by salthill; 03-07-2020 at 12:07 AM.

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aanewport Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 206 aanewport	Maybe Al Kaline, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson and Willie Mays?

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cj828282 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 13,967	Topps has to get Mantle back in their cards.

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guru Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 22,194 $guru$ guru	Thanks for the list above! When & how is this releasing?

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Ctjwa Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: NYC Posts: 732 Ctjwa	We'll see how these cards look, but I applaud Topps for trying to bring some of the "hypebeast" sneaker collector types into cards by collaborating with these artists. There's only so many heritage glory days recycling people can take.

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NYY Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 392 mattybtruck	Is this coming today?

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cj828282 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 13,967	Looks like now coming March 25 via today's Topps email blast.