Topps Project 2020 is the worst product since 1991 Fleer - Page 1704

BigEd · 07-29-2020, 05:11 PM

AirplaneDon · 07-29-2020, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by eldustino

Is it weird that I kinda love you[r contributions] airplanedon.

I actually found the Holiday Cocktail Lounge in new york city one day.

It’s been wild to come to a card forum because of art and (so quickly) find out all these other seemingly unrelated things I have in common with other people on the board.

Very jealous of the HCL experience.

AirplaneDon · 07-29-2020, 05:17 PM

Sooooooo glad I went back and caught up with the Keith Shore set. Very well could be my favorite.

Edit: I mean he’s just showing off his hat drawing skills now. That cocky SOB.

BigEd · 07-29-2020, 05:18 PM

So which pairs with Shore tomorrow?

Efdot Brett (I'm guessing it's next week)
Rochester Bob Gibson
Thiele Bob Gibson
Thiele Gooden
Something else

edit: I forgot Saladeen Koufax. That would probably be the best bet.

ThoseBackPages · 07-29-2020, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEd

WOW!!!!

kevbojones · 07-29-2020, 05:21 PM

We're not quite half way there, but getting closer and closer.

Build a representative "artists" run of cards.

Get at least one card from each artist to make a 20 player set. Many great cards can be found the cheap right now post card 60 or so

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Originally Posted by Shinjoy

Very jealous. That's on my dream list.

I got my first Naturel in the mail today (Gwynn). It was worth the wait. I'm afraid to spend money on cards 1-30, so I'm picking subsets:
- Naturel cards with fans in the background
- Rochester cards in which the early '90s design looks appropriate
- George Brett cards that make use of the perspective and distance of the original card
- Ermsy and Siff cards that I can afford

I'm trying to find a category that allows me to buy today's Mariano card.

ObanMontecristo · 07-29-2020, 05:22 PM

On average, I’m buying at least 1 card every (week)day. It’ll be glorious when cards actually start arriving daily (or more so during the ‘catch up’ phase) instead of once a week or so! Might have to camp out at my mailbox.... Thanks for the update Blake!

RW3FAN · 07-29-2020, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

I had this bike back in the '80s. I was dope as hell.

Huffy?
REDLINE was where it was at.

ThoseBackPages · 07-29-2020, 05:25 PM

That Shore is AMAZING! will pair well with his Sandy!

fjdlrw · 07-29-2020, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

That Shore is AMAZING! will pair well with his Sandy!

Looks just like the Sandy. Well, almost. Love his cards.

oplum29 · 07-29-2020, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEd

man oh man, Shore has the best stuff. Ermsy is a close 2nd for me, because sometimes his stuff is good, other times it's crazy.

kevbojones · 07-29-2020, 05:30 PM

I would create a category of awesome cards that are worth less than their original purchase price and are a steal right now

Some cards would include
1) Shore Griffey--no set complete without it
2) Mays Saladeen- very underrated and nice looking cards
3) Tyson Beck-Bob Gibson beautiful
4) JK5 Rivera--super great and fresh off the presses
5) Jamieson McGwire
6) Thiele Trout
7) Vides Ryan-looks nice in hand

Most of these cards can be found well under MSRP.

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Originally Posted by Shinjoy

Very jealous. That's on my dream list.

I got my first Naturel in the mail today (Gwynn). It was worth the wait. I'm afraid to spend money on cards 1-30, so I'm picking subsets:
- Naturel cards with fans in the background
- Rochester cards in which the early '90s design looks appropriate
- George Brett cards that make use of the perspective and distance of the original card
- Ermsy and Siff cards that I can afford

I'm trying to find a category that allows me to buy today's Mariano card.

DioBrando · 07-29-2020, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bleu Falcon

Love that card. Might have to find some trade bait for one at some point.

That is my plan for getting the Trout...assuming I have anything trade worthy

nerdherd020 · 07-29-2020, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEd

Bob Gibson stole Clemente’s pirate hat.

blakejamieson · 07-29-2020, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

This set is like a Shakespearean tragedy...or maybe Faulknerian...I'm enjoying the beautiful agony. I just hope it's more positive than negative for the artists.

I can only speak for myself, but I see the project as WAY more positive (and it's not even close)

blakejamieson · 07-29-2020, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEd

Got mine yesterday without any extras. I was pretty excited at the idea of a face mask, but it wasn't in the cards (pun totally intended). Despite that, it is as glorious in hand as it was online.

Mine came with a mask. DM me your address and I'll send it to you.

Silas Barnaby · 07-29-2020, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RW3FAN

Huffy?
REDLINE was where it was at.

This was elementary school.

I eventually upgraded to Diamondback.

Shinjoy · 07-29-2020, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kevbojones

I would create a category of awesome cards that are worth less than their original purchase price and are a steal right now

Some cards would include
1) Shore Griffey--no set complete without it
2) Mays Saladeen- very underrated and nice looking cards
3) Tyson Beck-Bob Gibson beautiful
4) JK5 Rivera--super great and fresh off the presses
5) Jamieson McGwire
6) Thiele Trout
7) Vides Ryan-looks nice in hand

Most of these cards can be found well under MSRP.

As a combo of potpourri, treating myself, finding representative cards, and finding bargains: "Unexpected delights"? That would definitely include any Mariano Rivera rookie card that looks worthy for my shelf, or a Vides card that looks "meh" on the website but great in person.

I'm shocked that there are multiple McGwire cards that are delights (Fucci, Naturel). I always thought '87 Topps was drab and that '85 or '88 Topps was THE McGwire card... until I met you, Project 2020.

TUAlum96 · 07-29-2020, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by efdot

Taking ideas for my George Brett card today on patreon if you wanna join in for this drop. I have some great content coming up for this one as I finish the card design this week (Dropping next week).

Will definitely be working in some kind of nod to the pine tar incident from 1983.

Incorporating him kissing home plate after his last home game in '93 would be nice.

https://twitter.com/baseballinpix/st...409536/photo/1

Ra3 · 07-29-2020, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

This was elementary school.

I eventually upgraded to Diamondback.

GT was where it was at. maybe throw in some hutch components here and there.

AirplaneDon · 07-29-2020, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blakejamieson

Mine came with a mask. DM me your address and I'll send it to you.

Playing favorites, booooooooo

Super nice gesture.

Bleu Falcon · 07-29-2020, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

This was elementary school.

I eventually upgraded to Diamondback.

My first 'legit' BMX was a Diamondback Silver Streak

Stompin' Stu Thomsen rode Huffy, he was the best rider in his day.

Silas Barnaby · 07-29-2020, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ra3

GT was where it was at. maybe throw in some hutch components here and there.

My friends were more into BMX (and had more money).

GT, Hutch, Kuwahara, Haro, Torker, National Pro...

I was just happy to get Z-Rims and Mushroom grips.

Ra3 · 07-29-2020, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

My friends were more into BMX (and had more money).

GT, Hutch, Kuwahara, Haro, Torker, National Pro...

I was just happy to get Z-Rims and Mushroom grips.

lol mushroom grips, i remember those!

Silas Barnaby · 07-29-2020, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEd

I'm torn on whether the pirate should have a 'Shore face'.

Any thoughts?

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BigEd Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,933 thecasualcardcollector biged	__________________ "How you portray yourself anonymously is a better representation of character than in settings with tangible repercussions." -JVB

07-29-2020, 05:18 PM	#42579
BigEd Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,933 thecasualcardcollector biged	So which pairs with Shore tomorrow? Efdot Brett (I'm guessing it's next week) Rochester Bob Gibson Thiele Bob Gibson Thiele Gooden Something else edit: I forgot Saladeen Koufax. That would probably be the best bet. __________________ "How you portray yourself anonymously is a better representation of character than in settings with tangible repercussions." -JVB

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ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 91,379 ThoseBackPages	That Shore is AMAZING! will pair well with his Sandy! __________________ 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

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AirplaneDon Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Philly Posts: 2,095	Sooooooo glad I went back and caught up with the Keith Shore set. Very well could be my favorite. Edit: I mean he’s just showing off his hat drawing skills now. That cocky SOB.

07-29-2020, 05:22 PM	#42582
ObanMontecristo Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Collegeville PA Posts: 1,904	On average, I’m buying at least 1 card every (week)day. It’ll be glorious when cards actually start arriving daily (or more so during the ‘catch up’ phase) instead of once a week or so! Might have to camp out at my mailbox.... Thanks for the update Blake!