2015 Star Wars Illustrated: Empire Strikes Back - Page 13

cabaleiroart · 05-04-2015, 08:22 AM

That's one of mine. I glad you landed it. It's nerve-wracking working on these autographed cards (so afraid I would screw it up some how).
I love seeing my cards in the "wild" and the appreciation for them.
I'm on 2 more Star Wars sets so far this summer and I'm posting my approved cards for the Revenge of the Sith Widevision set on my Facebook page today (www.facebook.com/cabaleiro.art) to celebrate May the Fourth. Check them out if you have a chance.

jdhaugh11 · 05-04-2015, 11:35 AM

Just finished my case, the sketches cards for the most part were really good.
I got:
1 sketchgraph of Palpatine
7 Panorama Sketch cards
4 regular sketch cards
7 film cells
5 artist autos, 4 of which were Matt Busch

I made 12 base sets and 4 master sets, so the collation was good there
I got 24 bronze with no dups
I got 96 purple, but only 68 were no dups
I was a little disappointed I didn't get a gold or a printing plate or Episode 7 preview cards, along with no carbonite inserts in the product.
But even without getting some of those cards I was expecting, I still feel I did very well and got great value.

floater · 05-04-2015, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdhaugh11

Just finished my case, the sketches cards for the most part were really good.
I got:
1 sketchgraph of Palpatine
7 Panorama Sketch cards
4 regular sketch cards
7 film cells
5 artist autos, 4 of which were Matt Busch

I made 12 base sets and 4 master sets, so the collation was good there
I got 24 bronze with no dups
I got 96 purple, but only 68 were no dups
I was a little disappointed I didn't get a gold or a printing plate or Episode 7 preview cards, along with no carbonite inserts in the product.
But even without getting some of those cards I was expecting, I still feel I did very well and got great value.

4 regular sketch cards is a win

The norm is 2 so balances out the zero plates / golds. I'd rather hand drawn than manufactured every day of the week....

floater · 05-04-2015, 11:41 AM

@jdhaugh11 why is your break not in the breaks section? We all need the see the goods...

JRCrosby · 05-04-2015, 12:55 PM

I have a base card in the SW:Illustrated set - the one-sheet subset. I wasn't sent any examples from Topps so I'm trying to buy them from anyone who is willing to sell cheaply. I'm using them as a giveaway to anyone commissioning me for a piece of SW art. Here's what they look like after I sign them!

BTW, the 10 examples I have are VERY off-centered to the left. Hopefully ALL the copies aren't like this??!!

Again...if you do have a copy you're willing to part with, let me know. I'm not selling these - just using them as promo inserts in my packages. THANKS!

booswain · 05-04-2015, 01:21 PM

Jason i probably have several of these i could send you. BTW I love your art.

GoBeavs · 05-04-2015, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRCrosby

I have a base card in the SW:Illustrated set - the one-sheet subset. I wasn't sent any examples from Topps so I'm trying to buy them from anyone who is willing to sell cheaply. I'm using them as a giveaway to anyone commissioning me for a piece of SW art. Here's what they look like after I sign them!

BTW, the 10 examples I have are VERY off-centered to the left. Hopefully ALL the copies aren't like this??!!

Again...if you do have a copy you're willing to part with, let me know. I'm not selling these - just using them as promo inserts in my packages. THANKS!

I have a bunch of inserts coming from the group breaks. If I have any extras after making sets I'll send them your way.

JRCrosby · 05-04-2015, 01:24 PM

THANKS for the help!!!!

Hopefully other versions will be centered. Not sure who was overseeing Topps' quality control the day these 10 cards were printed. They're AT LEAST 90/10 to the left.

jdhaugh11 · 05-04-2015, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater

4 regular sketch cards is a win

The norm is 2 so balances out the zero plates / golds. I'd rather hand drawn than manufactured every day of the week....

I would have rather got 11 panorama sketches and a sketchgraph and zero regular sketch cards.

jdhaugh11 · 05-04-2015, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater

@jdhaugh11 why is your break not in the breaks section? We all need the see the goods...

My wife just had a baby, so I have little time to post my break. I might someday!

floater · 05-04-2015, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRCrosby

THANKS for the help!!!!

Hopefully other versions will be centered. Not sure who was overseeing Topps' quality control the day these 10 cards were printed. They're AT LEAST 90/10 to the left.

Sorry to say, but every one I have pulled from my cases have been severely off centered to the left

floater · 05-04-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdhaugh11

My wife just had a baby, so I have little time to post my break. I might someday!

Congratulations! No excuse not to post your break though

JRCrosby · 05-04-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater

Sorry to say, but every one I have pulled from my cases have been severely off centered to the left

SMH.......

Just to let everyone know, the file I sent them is very centered!!!!!

floater · 05-04-2015, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdhaugh11

I would have rather got 11 panorama sketches and a sketchgraph and zero regular sketch cards.

I didn't pull any sketchgraphs at all, I did pull some sketchAgraphs though

Really?? On the regular sketches? They are rare, so I honestly do not understand your point here

I wasn't having a go, we all just like to see breaks in picture form on the forum, rather than just a list of a break. But if you don't have time, then you don't have time. Fair enough.

Vargaman · 05-04-2015, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoBeavs

I have a bunch of inserts coming from the group breaks. If I have any extras after making sets I'll send them your way.

I always forget about group breaks

Jackg1980 · 05-04-2015, 11:05 PM

Pulled this beauty

Cujobyte · 05-05-2015, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater

I didn't pull any sketchgraphs at all, I did pull some sketchAgraphs though

Really?? On the regular sketches? They are rare, so I honestly do not understand your point here

I wasn't having a go, we all just like to see breaks in picture form on the forum, rather than just a list of a break. But if you don't have time, then you don't have time. Fair enough.

Yeah... agree with floater actually. Btw guys, why post "7 panaramics, 2..etc etc" if no pics, just don't bother with the breaks than. I understand doing these type of breaks with auto centered releases, but not this one.

richo · 05-05-2015, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cujobyte

Yeah... agree with floater actually. Btw guys, why post "7 panaramics, 2..etc etc" if no pics, just don't bother with the breaks than. I understand doing these type of breaks with auto centered releases, but not this one.

+2. Posting break pics around sketch quality gives something back to the forum/community, as it helps people make a better judgement on whether they should purchase a release, whether it might be good value, and whether it might suit them. It's getting a bit annoying people just coming on and posting either high level details or just showing off 1 card and not posting their break. Just my honest view.

gerry609 · 05-06-2015, 10:30 PM

It's started. BO has reduced the price by $3 already. The slide has started.

mutigers77 · 05-07-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gerry609

It's started. BO has reduced the price by $3 already. The slide has started.

The fire sale has begun...BO has reduced by a whole $3! The product must be a complete disaster.

richo · 05-07-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gerry609

It's started. BO has reduced the price by $3 already. The slide has started.

Congratulations, the silliest post on the whole thread. This product is solid. I have opened nearly 5 cases and have pulled an absolute wealth of quality cards. 11 sketchagraphs, 7 plates, some stunning sketches. Veronica O'Connell, Denai Frazier, Sol Mohammed, Kyle Babbitt, Zapata, Swainger, DePaola, Benedetti, Bell. I could go on.

gerry609 · 05-07-2015, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richo

Congratulations, the silliest post on the whole thread. This product is solid. I have opened nearly 5 cases and have pulled an absolute wealth of quality cards. 11 sketchagraphs, 7 plates, some stunning sketches. Veronica O'Connell, Denai Frazier, Sol Mohammed, Kyle Babbitt, Zapata, Swainger, DePaola, Benedetti, Bell. I could go on.

You are both correct. There has been so much demand for this product, BO had to reduce the price to quell demand. I hope this works.

jjk10 · 05-07-2015, 02:16 PM

I can't believe my luck. After getting a case with two Force Awakens cards in each box, I went back to my LCS. He had another case (minus 1 box). I bought it, and once again--two FAs in each case. Both cases were direct to him from Topps. Topps must love Des Moines.

Dewman · 05-07-2015, 02:24 PM

I don't mind the surprise insert aspect but I think it's crappy that Topps would make them as limited as they appear to be. Except in jjk10's boxes.

jjk10 · 05-07-2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewman

I don't mind the surprise insert aspect but I think it's crappy that Topps would make them as limited as they appear to be. Except in jjk10's boxes.

I've seen two other sets and a few single cards on eBay besides mine, but yeah, it's pretty bad collation, to say the least. (Not that I can complain

)

05-04-2015, 08:22 AM	#301
cabaleiroart Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 7	to literarywill That's one of mine. I glad you landed it. It's nerve-wracking working on these autographed cards (so afraid I would screw it up some how). I love seeing my cards in the "wild" and the appreciation for them. I'm on 2 more Star Wars sets so far this summer and I'm posting my approved cards for the Revenge of the Sith Widevision set on my Facebook page today (www.facebook.com/cabaleiro.art) to celebrate May the Fourth. Check them out if you have a chance.

05-04-2015, 12:55 PM	#305
JRCrosby Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,163	I have a base card in the SW:Illustrated set - the one-sheet subset. I wasn't sent any examples from Topps so I'm trying to buy them from anyone who is willing to sell cheaply. I'm using them as a giveaway to anyone commissioning me for a piece of SW art. Here's what they look like after I sign them! BTW, the 10 examples I have are VERY off-centered to the left. Hopefully ALL the copies aren't like this??!! Again...if you do have a copy you're willing to part with, let me know. I'm not selling these - just using them as promo inserts in my packages. THANKS! __________________ https://www.facebook.com/JasonCrosbyIllustration

05-04-2015, 01:24 PM	#308
JRCrosby Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,163	THANKS for the help!!!! Hopefully other versions will be centered. Not sure who was overseeing Topps' quality control the day these 10 cards were printed. They're AT LEAST 90/10 to the left. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/JasonCrosbyIllustration

05-04-2015, 11:05 PM	#316
Jackg1980 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 10,001 MadBreakers	Pulled this beauty __________________ Official Blowout 2010 Topp Magic Refractor Autograph set collector! Looking for Khalil Mack and Marvel Vibranium "I trade by common sense not book value" "No one makes me bleed my own blood"

05-07-2015, 02:16 PM	#323
jjk10 Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 165 jjk10	I can't believe my luck. After getting a case with two Force Awakens cards in each box, I went back to my LCS. He had another case (minus 1 box). I bought it, and once again--two FAs in each case. Both cases were direct to him from Topps. Topps must love Des Moines. Last edited by jjk10; 05-07-2015 at 02:16 PM. Reason: spelling

05-04-2015, 11:35 AM	#302
jdhaugh11 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,973 jdhaugh11 Jdhaugh11	Just finished my case, the sketches cards for the most part were really good. I got: 1 sketchgraph of Palpatine 7 Panorama Sketch cards 4 regular sketch cards 7 film cells 5 artist autos, 4 of which were Matt Busch I made 12 base sets and 4 master sets, so the collation was good there I got 24 bronze with no dups I got 96 purple, but only 68 were no dups I was a little disappointed I didn't get a gold or a printing plate or Episode 7 preview cards, along with no carbonite inserts in the product. But even without getting some of those cards I was expecting, I still feel I did very well and got great value.

05-04-2015, 11:41 AM	#304
floater Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 1,535	@jdhaugh11 why is your break not in the breaks section? We all need the see the goods...

05-04-2015, 01:21 PM	#306
booswain Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Knoxville Posts: 113 booswain	Jason i probably have several of these i could send you. BTW I love your art.

05-06-2015, 10:30 PM	#319
gerry609 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,120	It's started. BO has reduced the price by $3 already. The slide has started.

05-07-2015, 02:24 PM	#324
Dewman Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,815 barclay27	I don't mind the surprise insert aspect but I think it's crappy that Topps would make them as limited as they appear to be. Except in jjk10's boxes.