1992 MARVEL MASTERPIECES 30th Anniversary Book

[BobCollects]

I haven't received tracking either.

[sfgiants4life]

I received tracking early and I am the lowest tier but signed up pretty late.

[glorbgorb]

No tracking here.

I did see pics on FB that someone posted. Sunday delivery no less.

[DynaEtch]

I think it’s probably like the bronze card shipping and they progress up the tiers from lowest to highest, and then international towards the end. Just a guess

[fabiani12333]

There's a book on eBay, so it looks like after two years this finally has shipped.

After all the lies and lack of transparency from the people involved with it, I've soured on this project and won't even open my books.

[fabiani12333]

Also, does anyone else find it a bit strange that the book finally shipped right when it was announced Upper Deck had lost the Marvel license to Topps? Are you telling me that's just a coincidence?

[bkcardcollector]

lol, we will c....

[BobCollects]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

Also, does anyone else find it a bit strange that the book finally shipped right when it was announced Upper Deck had lost the Marvel license to Topps? Are you telling me that's just a coincidence?

It's certainly interesting timing. But there's also the fact FPG seems to be wildly incompetent, so maybe there isn't more to this than that.

I fear we'll never know for sure.

I received the e-mail yesterday that my book has shipped with a FedEx Ground tracking number and of course clicking on the big Track Your Package button brings up an empty FedEx page. Somehow even a simple thing like that doesn't work correctly.

When I enter the tracking number manually, I see tracking information. Label created yesterday in Pittsburgh, PA at 1:34PM, FedEx got the package at 3:27PM in Henderson, NV, it started its journey to me at 1:21AM early this morning also in Henderson, NV, and should arrive by the end of the day on September 23. We shall see!

[Dukefett]

I got a shipping notice email, I was the lowest tier.

[jdandns]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

Also, does anyone else find it a bit strange that the book finally shipped right when it was announced Upper Deck had lost the Marvel license to Topps? Are you telling me that's just a coincidence?

No, I would say it's more of a co-inky-dink.

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

There's a book on eBay, so it looks like after two years this finally has shipped.

After all the lies and lack of transparency from the people involved with it, I've soured on this project and won't even open my books.

Looks like a Digest book hit eBay and was sold right away for $85 (more than the price of the whole tier buy-in).

With how much didn’t go well with this project, one thing I will say is the value is definitely there. For the base tier especially. Not only the extra Digest but the main book and the bronze and metal Hulk card. Like $60+ shipping I think? Pretty solid deal. Jury is still out on the higher price ones what kind of value it is.

Amazing to see them shipped. After all this time.

[bub838]

Just got my tracking, lowest tier.

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by BobCollects

It's certainly interesting timing. But there's also the fact FPG seems to be wildly incompetent, so maybe there isn't more to this than that.

I fear we'll never know for sure.

I received the e-mail yesterday that my book has shipped with a FedEx Ground tracking number and of course clicking on the big Track Your Package button brings up an empty FedEx page. Somehow even a simple thing like that doesn't work correctly.

When I enter the tracking number manually, I see tracking information. Label created yesterday in Pittsburgh, PA at 1:34PM, FedEx got the package at 3:27PM in Henderson, NV, it started its journey to me at 1:21AM early this morning also in Henderson, NV, and should arrive by the end of the day on September 23. We shall see!

Great to see…if I remember correctly deluxe/signed (unless I’m mixing people up)…so looks like they are moving up the tiers. Still awaiting even a tracking number here.

[glorbgorb]

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

Also, does anyone else find it a bit strange that the book finally shipped right when it was announced Upper Deck had lost the Marvel license to Topps? Are you telling me that's just a coincidence?

I do think it's a coincidence. These are not trading cards so rights are completely different, as evidenced by the fact that FPG produced it in the first place. If it were UD producing a book, it'd be a different story.

On a different note, I got a FedEx shipping notification from FPG today. No ETA yet, as it won't be updated until FedEx scans it.

[BobCollects]

Originally Posted by DynaEtch

With how much didn’t go well with this project, one thing I will say is the value is definitely there. For the base tier especially. Not only the extra Digest but the main book and the bronze and metal Hulk card. Like $60+ shipping I think? Pretty solid deal. Jury is still out on the higher price ones what kind of value it is.

If I were petty, I'd be bitter about everyone getting rewards that were only promised to a higher level. But I'm not bothered by it at all.

Originally Posted by DynaEtch

Great to see…if I remember correctly deluxe/signed (unless I’m mixing people up)…so looks like they are moving up the tiers. Still awaiting even a tracking number here.

Correct, I pledged at the $300 Limited Signed & Numbered Edition level. I had to check to see what the official reward level was called and that's when I discovered I'm backer 1316.

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by BobCollects

If I were petty, I'd be bitter about everyone getting rewards that were only promised to a higher level. But I'm not bothered by it at all.


Correct, I pledged at the $300 Limited Signed & Numbered Edition level. I had to check to see what the official reward level was called and that's when I discovered I'm backer 1316.

What FPG did do right with that is they retained the Spidey/Psylocke guaranteed with the 2nd pledge but then added the extra. So 3 bronze type cards to second pledges and 1 to base tier. What that did is make the base tier pledge *really* worth it at only $60. It also helps out 2nd tier pledges getting that extra but with the higher buy-in, not as noticeable.

I think for value 2nd tier is also pretty good, maybe not as much a bargain proportionally as first tier…but still decent. You get a limited book with its distinct cover (Spidey no less), the bronze stuff, and the digest too. That’s a lot.

The OA tier was such a high buy-in…I dunno. Personally I feel it’s a good deal…might kinda matter which character though.

It’s not about the value for me, I just think this stuff is great. But I can’t but help notice its pretty solid value. I bought some pretty pricey bronze cards off eBay (the more unique ones)- because I’m collecting this stuff- and each time was thinking that seller probably really made out, especially if only $60+shipping into it. Seems like kickstarters for collectible items like these books do pretty well in general. Partly since you have to catch it during the campaign, and people late to the game then have to pay up on eBay etc.

[fabiani12333]

Value was definitely not a factor in my support of this project. I'm a true hobbyist and fan of MM92, so I was hoping for a fun experience. Looking back, I can't say that I enjoyed it. All the lying and obfuscation was bizarre and a turn off.

[Grid]

Originally Posted by glorbgorb

I do think it's a coincidence. These are not trading cards so rights are completely different, as evidenced by the fact that FPG produced it in the first place. If it were UD producing a book, it'd be a different story.

On a different note, I got a FedEx shipping notification from FPG today. No ETA yet, as it won't be updated until FedEx scans it.

Correct. If anything, there would have been a delay in shipping the bronze "cards" as UD had the US exclusive for trading cards. Yet those shipped a while ago.

[Fenian95]

Mine shipped today. Base tier, backer 1559 of 1609 so it's possible they are going out in the order that people backed the campaign.

Supposed to be delivered Monday.

Now if you'll excuse me they used a sender that won't deliver to my address. Time to try and have it redirected.

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by Fenian95

Mine shipped today. Base tier, backer 1559 of 1609 so it's possible they are going out in the order that people backed the campaign.

Supposed to be delivered Monday.

Now if you'll excuse me they used a sender that won't deliver to my address. Time to try and have it redirected.

I was one of the very early backers and no shipment yet here…no idea how they’re going about it.

Well geez. I really hope you can get the shipping thing worked out. I figured it would be the same as bronze card shipping but looks like not.

Also HiltonL, can you clear some of your inbox, trying to send you a PM. Thanks

[HiltonL]

@DynaEtch, go for it. I have exactly two message spaces open for now

[jdandns]

No tracking here, either. I can't remember how early or late I pledged, but hey, they sent me the metal cards, and my address was still correct when they asked me to confirm it last month, so I'm not worried yet. I'll ask them about it next week if I haven't heard anything between now and then.

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by jdandns

No tracking here, either. I can't remember how early or late I pledged, but hey, they sent me the metal cards, and my address was still correct when they asked me to confirm it last month, so I'm not worried yet. I'll ask them about it next week if I haven't heard anything between now and then.

Appreciate the info…yea you aren’t alone at least. I do think they are slow rolling shipping. So hopefully over the next few days.

[BobCollects]

Originally Posted by DynaEtch

What FPG did do right with that is they retained the Spidey/Psylocke guaranteed with the 2nd pledge but then added the extra. So 3 bronze type cards to second pledges and 1 to base tier. What that did is make the base tier pledge *really* worth it at only $60. It also helps out 2nd tier pledges getting that extra but with the higher buy-in, not as noticeable.

I think for value 2nd tier is also pretty good, maybe not as much a bargain proportionally as first tier…but still decent. You get a limited book with its distinct cover (Spidey no less), the bronze stuff, and the digest too. That’s a lot.

The OA tier was such a high buy-in…I dunno. Personally I feel it’s a good deal…might kinda matter which character though.

It’s not about the value for me, I just think this stuff is great. But I can’t but help notice its pretty solid value. I bought some pretty pricey bronze cards off eBay (the more unique ones)- because I’m collecting this stuff- and each time was thinking that seller probably really made out, especially if only $60+shipping into it. Seems like kickstarters for collectible items like these books do pretty well in general. Partly since you have to catch it during the campaign, and people late to the game then have to pay up on eBay etc.

Originally Posted by fabiani12333

Value was definitely not a factor in my support of this project. I'm a true hobbyist and fan of MM92, so I was hoping for a fun experience. Looking back, I can't say that I enjoyed it. All the lying and obfuscation was bizarre and a turn off.

I waffled on paying the $300 for the Limited Signed & Numbered Edition because that's a lot of money for a book (and a second smaller book) but ended up pulling the trigger because I'm a fan of 92MM. At the time, I planned on selling the metal card and the bronze card(s). When I ended up getting the full three-card bronze set, I changed my mind. If I'd gotten one of the zombie bronze cards I would've sold it. I am not a fan of those.

I haven't thought much about the bronze cards and all the other extra cards since mine arrived. I remain not bitter but the full color bronze cards are beautiful and I wish they'd been included in a pledge tier rather than going out randomly.

Speaking of which, have any full color bronze Hulk cards popped up? Have any of the silver redemptions been redeemed? I can't remember how that worked. Any whispers about the solid gold Spider-Man card?

[DynaEtch]

Originally Posted by BobCollects

Speaking of which, have any full color bronze Hulk cards popped up? Have any of the silver redemptions been redeemed? I can't remember how that worked. Any whispers about the solid gold Spider-Man card?

I have yet to see one full color bronze Hulk hit the market, but at least one person in the Kickstarter comments said they had it. Pretty surprising I haven’t seen even one…I have now seen a couple of each of the full color Psylocke and full color Spiderman.

Have not seen a solid silver Hulk yet but have seen each of the others.

Have not heard a peep about the gold Spidey 1/1 but that’s not surprising…that person will likely remain hush. I do wonder if randomly we’ll see it hit the Goldin auction block or something like that.

I continue to be surprised just how little of the bronze rarities hit the market. People must really be hoarding/collecting them. Should add though I’m not in some of the groups people are exchanging info about this stuff and posting them for sale (FB groups etc).