Topps Project 2020 is the worst product since 1991 Fleer

[WhoKilledTupac]

Hard to photograph with the lighting in my room. New card same scratch!


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[ThoseBackPages]

starting to look like topps got in a bad batch of mags

[eldustino]

Originally Posted by ObanMontecristo

When it rains it pours! I’ve now received 26 different cards in the mail since Thursday, which now has me current through #203. Today’s mail day was the best- 12 different cards. Need to find some more shoeboxes to store these in. The wife is not pleased.

All of that said, I didn’t order 208 (Naturel Mattingly), so I’m wondering if that means I’ll be shorted one later (206 or 207), or if Topps just sent me a bonus out of the kindness of their heart.

I've had both happen - got a kindness of heart Ermsy Jeter which my 8 year old has in his collection, and got shorted a Ichiro Shore from my double shipment of Fucci Gooden, but my four year old's giggle on seeing the card was worth it.

[eldustino]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

starting to look like topps got in a bad batch of mags

3/4 I received today have these as well! So weird. Hard to tell if it's a phisical scratch or imperfection in plastic from manufacturing ... I can't feel anything, but can see it.

Good thing I care about the cards, not the cases, and this is on the back of the card, so to me, no big deal.

[kabrune2]

after my 4 packages arrived today I'm up to card #222, only missing card #150 (Naturel Brett) that I ordered off eBay and seller is still waiting, or he was so hard up for that $20 he's stringing me along till I can't file a chargeback.

[mikecala98]

I think I'm about 16 cards behind from Twinsjake. Like in the 110 range?

[gmoney328]

I've got MANY orders with Wheeler, and I couldn't be any LESS concerned with when I actually get them.

Unless you're flipping, which, let's face it, isn't a thing with P2020 anymore, does it really matter?

Interesting to see how angry people get though. I guess it's an unfortunate sign 'o the times. We'd all be better off if we learned how to just BREATHE every once in a while.

[ObanMontecristo]

That Taylor Mattingly that dropped today is so full of ‘80’s goodness

[kabrune2]

Originally Posted by gmoney328

I've got MANY orders with Wheeler, and I couldn't be any LESS concerned with when I actually get them.

Unless you're flipping, which, let's face it, isn't a thing with P2020 anymore, does it really matter?

Interesting to see how angry people get though. I guess it's an unfortunate sign 'o the times. We'd all be better off if we learned how to just BREATHE every once in a while.

I think people were getting a little upset when Topps was over 100 cards behind, but looks like once they got passed the Baller Jeter they've really been able to make up ground, only about 3 weeks behind now, which is what should be expected.

It is nice to actually lay out 12 cards in hand of a particular player/artist and see the set taking shape. So far Naturel is my favorite by a mile, taking triangles and creating those images is true art and skill. I thought Thiele and Siff we're going to contend, but both have fallen off recently though they have 8 cards to make up ground. Rochester is starting to grow on me with the Bob Gibson I got today and might contend as my 2nd favorite artist.

[DioBrando]

Wheeler just tweeted a couple pics with a update. Received 10,000+ cards and spent weekend sorting/prepping packages die shipping

[UGLI baby]

The only thing I’m curious about with Wheeler is how many gold frames he will get!!

[DioBrando]

I wouldnt be surprised if he doesn't get a single one. Just like I wouldn't be surprised if Topps never inserted any of the Trout autos

[UGLI baby]

Yeah, only Trout autos I think actually got put in are the Blake’s

[Baseball4Fun]

Originally Posted by fjdlrw

I haven't been a big Cartoon guy, but the Mays is one of my favorites of his so far. Will I buy it, not sure yet.

This is my take too.

But I probably won't buy it unless I eventually decide I want an example from Mister Cartoon.

[1977 Cloth]

There are gold cards and Trout autos? I call BS.

I know Ugli got two, but he is obviously a plant from Topps.

REVOLT!

[1977 Cloth]

lighter note. I am a huge fan of the two cards today. I was at first put off by the Taylor, because at first glance it wasn't embracing the 1984 look, but after checking it out more it checks all the boxes. Both images are there and the vertical Yankees. Several liberties were taken, but that makes it all the better.

The Mays is just beautiful. While we all complain about the Rivera original, the 1952 Mays is obviously an iconic card, but it is also an ass ugly card in and of itself. This version is great, and I cannot wait to see it in hand.

[Baseball4Fun]

Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

This is what I ended up with for my Mattingly.

(I will definitely try to be less critical of the artists going forward, as this was a difficult process. Art is hard!)

This card is truly awesome and I would definitely buy it if it was a project 2020 card.

Both the colors and the design strongly remind me of Danish Modern.

[redauto5]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

hearing a lot of "my wife is not happy" comments lol

Yep, I'm thinking the next wave down in print runs will be largely due to wives.

[eldustino]

This is not easy, to trim down or pick favorites. So many great cards. I think my favorite 4 in hand are are Fucci Gooden, Grotesk Ichiro, Don C Gwynn, and Beck Rivera. Some artists are consistently great and some player cards are hard to not love. But I’m surprised at what ends up being personal favorite.

[redauto5]

Originally Posted by Bleu Falcon

Those are the unmistakable scratch marks of a honey badger.

Topps has clearly hired honey badgers to pack shipments.

I'm thinking those triangular "scratches" have more to do with the plastic mold than actually scratching. Too regular.

[Viking6]

Tyson Beck Kyle Kuzma card drops here in a few minutes if anybody needs a reminder

[Silas Barnaby]

Originally Posted by Baseball4Fun

Both the colors and the design strongly remind me of Danish Modern.

Thank you!

My wife is into Danish Modern furniture but I just googled Danish Modern art and definitely like the style.

JK5's colorless cards are not for me.

[Silas Barnaby]

Originally Posted by Viking6

Tyson Beck Kyle Kuzma card drops here in a few minutes if anybody needs a reminder

I guess you work with who you can get but Kuzma doesn't move the needle for me.

[Chris P]

Finally got some new cards today. The last card I had received was the JK5 Henderson from Topps. After that, I started ordering from 3rd Parties like TwinsJake, Wheeler and The Hub. Of course I'll probably have to rebuy all my TwinsJake stuff after I hopefully get my money back from him (he hasn't updated anything since August 30th), I also have no worries about Wheeler as he's been providing updates on FB and through email, but it was nice to FINALLY get something from someone! These came from The Hub

[Chris P]

Originally Posted by Silas Barnaby

I guess you work with who you can get but Kuzma doesn't move the needle for me.

I'm not big on Kuzma either, but I'm going for the set so I ordered 1