Topps Project 2020 is the worst product since 1991 Fleer - Page 3571

Timsterino · 07-09-2021, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by StonedCollector

ok, the taylor mookie is dope.

best matt taylor card since canseco.

You have a weird definition for the word “dope.”

Glad to have a money saving day again after spending yesterday.

#ThanksTopps

ThoseBackPages · 07-09-2021, 09:25 AM

my advice for the Adam Bomb is to play the long game. do not get caught up in the race to the bottom.

The Adam Bomb in this years Project represents two of Topps' most iconic cards (well, ones a sticker, but you get the point)

of all the cards released in this years Project, this one WILL be "known" in 20 years, guaranteed.

COULD some of the others be as well? sure. But this one, will.

SupermanBrandon · 07-09-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by robbucjr

We wanted iconic, we got iconic. Whether you collect GPK or not, anybody age 40-55 knows that Adam Bomb image. All year, I have only bought one of each card (via the daily bundle), with the exception of Yaz and Papi that I have bought two of. I am buying 10 of the Adam Bomb Trout. It's going to be a big number I think, easily past 10K.

Iconic, exactly! When I saw it, Adam jumped off of the screen at me. Then I realized it was Trout. Then that it was an Ermsy. I didn't once second guess my decision to grab 10. Adam is one of the most iconic pop culture characters of the 80s.

ObanMontecristo · 07-09-2021, 09:41 AM

I like the Taylor Mookie Betts too- glad to see he changed up the color palette a little. I agree that and the Canseco are his two best P70 cards so far

Oliroller · 07-09-2021, 09:44 AM

I like a lot of Taylor's cards, but I have a feeling the Betts is going to print dark.

vermonty · 07-09-2021, 09:46 AM

Cards are up! 124.99 for the Murphy AP, 150 for Rivera, 170 for Betts and Robinson.

Fratboy · 07-09-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinniebrasco

I don't understand the Ermsy love. It always looks like intestines are drawn all over the place.

He's an artist with a ton of Guts... Respect

1000 Sport Zonk · 07-09-2021, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by vermonty

Cards are up! 124.99 for the Murphy AP, 150 for Rivera, 170 for Betts and Robinson.

lol, I thought you were joking that they put it at 124.99, but they did! Why would they break it down to "and 99 cents" for that price point?? Why not $169.99 or $149.99 for the other cards? Very odd.

cnote81 · 07-09-2021, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ObanMontecristo

I like the Taylor Mookie Betts too- glad to see he changed up the color palette a little. I agree that and the Canseco are his two best P70 cards so far

Agree on all points. His designs have been a little too consistent lately and it's good to see him change things up a little. If the colors print brightly this might be a really nice card. I'm out on another Mookie but good to see Taylor mixing it up.

robbucjr · 07-09-2021, 09:54 AM

Looks like Topps is only 2 for 4 for their correct year descriptions. Betts is clearly 2008 (not 1964) and Murphy is 1978 (not 1969). As for Rivera being 1970, who knows? You could have told me it was 1958, 1994 or 2012 (or pick any other year) and I wouldn't be able to argue it.

vermonty · 07-09-2021, 09:56 AM

So I get that the Trout connects to Adam Bomb and the Project 2020 Ermsy Trout, but I think I'm too young to "get" Garbage Pail Kids. I recall it was a bad, and intentionally gross, movie with cards tied in somehow. Someone convince me to buy more than the one and possible bonus card coming with my Wheeler Ermsy set, if you actually think it's a good idea. I'm not too keen on duplicates--never sold a card in my life.

On to today's cards:

I like Betts, but we have too many! The card may look dark but it's decent. An acceptably nice Matt Taylor.

I like Robinson, but we have too many! It's a perfectly nondescript NY Nico card. Nothing to get upset with; nothing to get excited about. Meh.

I like Rivera, but we have too many! A better action shot than a lot of the Riveras---and much like the Robinson, a fine example of the artist's work. I'm collecting Rivera so I'll get it, but not super thrilled.

I'm also too young to understand the Dale Murphy excitement. The 4 images rookie card concept is actually kind of cool, as is the glowing bat. But it's a no for me.

6/20 on the week.

Coug46n2 · 07-09-2021, 09:57 AM

I only dabble in P2020 and P70, but how can I get both Ermsy Trouts? Adam Bomb and the other (horizontal) one? I mean, I have a Topps account and know how to order, but is there a trick to getting one of each?

cnote81 · 07-09-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vermonty

So I get that the Trout connects to Adam Bomb and the Project 2020 Ermsy Trout, but I think I'm too young to "get" Garbage Pail Kids. I recall it was a bad, and intentionally gross, movie with cards tied in somehow. Someone convince me to buy more than the one and possible bonus card coming with my Wheeler Ermsy set, if you actually think it's a good idea. I'm not too keen on duplicates--never sold a card in my life.

The cards were like contraband when I was a kid- got outlawed at my school and my parents hated them. I had to trade with my friends that had older siblings to get them. If you didn't live that it probably doesn't translate well.

SmokeyJ · 07-09-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vermonty

So I get that the Trout connects to Adam Bomb and the Project 2020 Ermsy Trout, but I think I'm too young to "get" Garbage Pail Kids. I recall it was a bad, and intentionally gross, movie with cards tied in somehow.

The Garbage Pail Kids cards were a phenomenon well before the movie came along.

BabaORiley · 07-09-2021, 10:01 AM

Well, finally a Murphy card. And wouldn't you know it, my favorite artist out there, Bobby Hundreds. I bought a 5-pack to go with a Trout-Bomb 5-pack. That's how much I freaking love Dale Murphy. Essentially traded out 5 extra chances for Trout chase cards and 5 cards that will almost definitely hold their value for 5-cards that are sure to be worth $10 once I have them in hand just to support the artist doing a Murph card.

vermonty · 07-09-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Coug46n2

I only dabble in P2020 and P70, but how can I get both Ermsy Trouts? Adam Bomb and the other (horizontal) one? I mean, I have a Topps account and know how to order, but is there a trick to getting one of each?

Order 1/27 of the print run and you should get one...

But seriously, cross your fingers, buy as many chances as you're comfortable with, and if you strike out, buy one from a seller later.

Oliroller · 07-09-2021, 10:02 AM

Ironically Murphy's RC is on the 1977 Rookie catchers card, not 1978. Not sure if that is part of the Bobby Hundreds error theme or not.

Coug46n2 · 07-09-2021, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vermonty

Order 1/27 of the print run and you should get one...

But seriously, cross your fingers, buy as many chances as you're comfortable with, and if you strike out, buy one from a seller later.

Ah, it's one of those deals..... Thanks.

SupermanBrandon · 07-09-2021, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cnote81

The cards were like contraband when I was a kid- got outlawed at my school and my parents hated them. I had to trade with my friends that had older siblings to get them. If you didn't live that it probably doesn't translate well.

I was 3rd-5th grade when these things were white hot. It was like trading drugs for more drugs in elementary school. Teachers & Parents hated them. Outlawed in most schools. There was nothing hotter, until TMNT hit the scene.

1000 Sport Zonk · 07-09-2021, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by robbucjr

As for Rivera being 1970, who knows? You could have told me it was 1958, 1994 or 2012 (or pick any other year) and I wouldn't be able to argue it.

Risk usually keeps the general boarder template design from each years card in tact, and then changes all the text to graffiti script, adds the tye-dye, butterflys, and chrome effects. But yeah, with 1970 its just basically a box to begin with and not much else, and he added a team Logo which isnt accurate.

Vinniebrasco · 07-09-2021, 10:07 AM

On the Topps website the Ermsy trout does not show up with the rest of the 70 cards for sale. I actually have to search it. Strange.

Coug46n2 · 07-09-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinniebrasco

On the Topps website the Ermsy trout does not show up with the rest of the 70 cards for sale. I actually have to search it. Strange.

Same here, keep hitting refresh it eventually shows up.

cnote81 · 07-09-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BabaORiley

Well, finally a Murphy card. And wouldn't you know it, my favorite artist out there, Bobby Hundreds. I bought a 5-pack to go with a Trout-Bomb 5-pack. That's how much I freaking love Dale Murphy. Essentially traded out 5 extra chances for Trout chase cards and 5 cards that will almost definitely hold their value for 5-cards that are sure to be worth $10 once I have them in hand just to support the artist doing a Murph card.

A great week for the project! Something for everyone!

robbucjr · 07-09-2021, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliroller

Ironically Murphy's RC is on the 1977 Rookie catchers card, not 1978. Not sure if that is part of the Bobby Hundreds error theme or not.

His rookie is 1977, but he also has a 1978 card on the four face rookies, it's the Lance Parrish rookie in 78 where Murphy appears again.

BabaORiley · 07-09-2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vermonty

I'm also too young to understand the Dale Murphy excitement. The 4 images rookie card concept is actually kind of cool, as is the glowing bat. But it's a no for me.

If you grew up in the midwest/south in the '80s in a town/state that wasn't near a professional baseball stadium (think, Little Rock, Arkansas in my case) and you were a rabid baseball fan, card collector, overall baseball junkie - you essentially had three choices for fandom:

1) you could root for the team that was kind of nearest and had become the de facto "home team" thanks to having a AA affiliate in your hometown. In my case, this would have been the Cardinals who, at the time, had the Arkansas Travelers in their feeder system. I hated the Cardinals with a passion but most of my friends were Ozzie Smith and Jack Clark fans.

2) you could catch every game imaginable of the Chicago Cubs on WGN if you had basic cable. I did not like the Cubs but thought they were at least interesting and loved Wrigley.

3) you could catch every game imaginable of the Atlanta Braves on TBS if you had basic cable. Tuning into Braves games in 1983 and watching Murph swat home runs, steal bases and gun down runners on the base paths en route to winning NL MVP was essentially my intro to MLB baseball and I loved it. Had every Murphy poster in my room, traded all my Ozzie Smith and Sandberg cards for Murphy cards and pretty much copied his pre-swing bat wobble - much to the chagrin of my little league coaches - while dutifully watching every game I possibly could. It wasn't 100% voluntary fandom as there were really only 3 choices, but it was about as true of a sports fandom as I've ever had.

I've been a Braves fan ever since.

07-09-2021, 09:25 AM	#89252
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,739 ThoseBackPages	my advice for the Adam Bomb is to play the long game. do not get caught up in the race to the bottom. The Adam Bomb in this years Project represents two of Topps' most iconic cards (well, ones a sticker, but you get the point) of all the cards released in this years Project, this one WILL be "known" in 20 years, guaranteed. COULD some of the others be as well? sure. But this one, will. __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

07-09-2021, 09:41 AM	#89254
ObanMontecristo Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Collegeville PA Posts: 1,888	I like the Taylor Mookie Betts too- glad to see he changed up the color palette a little. I agree that and the Canseco are his two best P70 cards so far

07-09-2021, 09:44 AM	#89255
Oliroller Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 4,031	I like a lot of Taylor's cards, but I have a feeling the Betts is going to print dark.

07-09-2021, 09:46 AM	#89256
vermonty Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,392	Cards are up! 124.99 for the Murphy AP, 150 for Rivera, 170 for Betts and Robinson.

07-09-2021, 09:54 AM	#89260
robbucjr Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 307 robbucjr	Looks like Topps is only 2 for 4 for their correct year descriptions. Betts is clearly 2008 (not 1964) and Murphy is 1978 (not 1969). As for Rivera being 1970, who knows? You could have told me it was 1958, 1994 or 2012 (or pick any other year) and I wouldn't be able to argue it.

07-09-2021, 09:56 AM	#89261
vermonty Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,392	So I get that the Trout connects to Adam Bomb and the Project 2020 Ermsy Trout, but I think I'm too young to "get" Garbage Pail Kids. I recall it was a bad, and intentionally gross, movie with cards tied in somehow. Someone convince me to buy more than the one and possible bonus card coming with my Wheeler Ermsy set, if you actually think it's a good idea. I'm not too keen on duplicates--never sold a card in my life. On to today's cards: I like Betts, but we have too many! The card may look dark but it's decent. An acceptably nice Matt Taylor. I like Robinson, but we have too many! It's a perfectly nondescript NY Nico card. Nothing to get upset with; nothing to get excited about. Meh. I like Rivera, but we have too many! A better action shot than a lot of the Riveras---and much like the Robinson, a fine example of the artist's work. I'm collecting Rivera so I'll get it, but not super thrilled. I'm also too young to understand the Dale Murphy excitement. The 4 images rookie card concept is actually kind of cool, as is the glowing bat. But it's a no for me. 6/20 on the week.

07-09-2021, 09:57 AM	#89262
Coug46n2 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 6,151 Coug46n2	I only dabble in P2020 and P70, but how can I get both Ermsy Trouts? Adam Bomb and the other (horizontal) one? I mean, I have a Topps account and know how to order, but is there a trick to getting one of each?

07-09-2021, 10:01 AM	#89265
BabaORiley Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ATX Posts: 3,907	Well, finally a Murphy card. And wouldn't you know it, my favorite artist out there, Bobby Hundreds. I bought a 5-pack to go with a Trout-Bomb 5-pack. That's how much I freaking love Dale Murphy. Essentially traded out 5 extra chances for Trout chase cards and 5 cards that will almost definitely hold their value for 5-cards that are sure to be worth $10 once I have them in hand just to support the artist doing a Murph card.

07-09-2021, 10:02 AM	#89267
Oliroller Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 4,031	Ironically Murphy's RC is on the 1977 Rookie catchers card, not 1978. Not sure if that is part of the Bobby Hundreds error theme or not.

07-09-2021, 10:07 AM	#89271
Vinniebrasco Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 610	On the Topps website the Ermsy trout does not show up with the rest of the 70 cards for sale. I actually have to search it. Strange.