Topps Living Set

[jaredkelley]

Originally Posted by jaredkelley

Hello collectors - I was just alerted to some new eBay listings. As far as I know, these are the first cards for which PSA has authenticated my signature. Previously, many collectors have shared with me their frustrations after sending PSA my artist-signed cards, only to receive them back from PSA without authentication and without explanation. I reached out to PSA several times over the years but they were never interested in talking it over with me.

Seems they've changed their mind. You can now get my auto authenticated by PSA. Great news!

Although, as you can see with the Dawson submission, the foil autos may still be skipped by PSA.

[Chihuahuas]

Originally Posted by jaredkelley

Hello collectors - I was just alerted to some new eBay listings. As far as I know, these are the first cards for which PSA has authenticated my signature. Previously, many collectors have shared with me their frustrations after sending PSA my artist-signed cards, only to receive them back from PSA without authentication and without explanation. I reached out to PSA several times over the years but they were never interested in talking it over with me.

Seems they've changed their mind. You can now get my auto authenticated by PSA. Great news!

Great to know. Thanks for sharing. I am one who tried to submit and PSA rejected and would not give me a reason why.

I would think artist signed card from Living Set would greatly increase the value and type business PSA would want to do.

Glad to hear they finally came around

[jaredkelley]

Originally Posted by jaredkelley

I'm working on another batch presently and hoping to have it ready for first part of November, maybe a little sooner. Here's the tentative lineup:

Dick Allen
Paul Konerko
Joe Carter
Torii Hunter
Fred Lynn
Jazz Chisholm
Billy Wagner
Chase Utley

I just uploaded the next tranche of artist-signed cards. All the names above have artist-signed sets now, with the exception of Chisholm, for which I opted Teoscar Hernandez.

Sorry to drop so many of these all at once. My schedule is hectic and I had a small window to produce these and get them out there. Most likely, this will be all the artist signed cards I'll get to this year.

FYI - I do plan on having my usual end-of-year 50% off sale sometime in December. If you want to roll the dice and wait to purchase these cards then, it will be the best deal on them. However, I never know exactly which will sell out fast, like the Jace Jung, so wait for the big sale at your own risk. (Thank you to the Jung super collector who snatched up all of those within the first hour!)

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by jaredkelley

I just uploaded the next tranche of artist-signed cards. All the names above have artist-signed sets now, with the exception of Chisholm, for which I opted Teoscar Hernandez.

Sorry to drop so many of these all at once. My schedule is hectic and I had a small window to produce these and get them out there. Most likely, this will be all the artist signed cards I'll get to this year.

FYI - I do plan on having my usual end-of-year 50% off sale sometime in December. If you want to roll the dice and wait to purchase these cards then, it will be the best deal on them. However, I never know exactly which will sell out fast, like the Jace Jung, so wait for the big sale at your own risk. (Thank you to the Jung super collector who snatched up all of those within the first hour!)

I'm glad to see these getting released in bunches like this, though my wallet is less happy! Haha.

Did one collector really buy all 25 Jace Jung cards? Do you know if they are active on the forums, and this thread specifically? I'm curious if they were looking to guarantee themselves the 1/1 gold signature, and will be interested in selling some of the black signatures.

[jaredkelley]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

I'm glad to see these getting released in bunches like this, though my wallet is less happy! Haha.

Did one collector really buy all 25 Jace Jung cards? Do you know if they are active on the forums, and this thread specifically? I'm curious if they were looking to guarantee themselves the 1/1 gold signature, and will be interested in selling some of the black signatures.

To my knowledge, the collector who bought all the Jung cards is not in this forum. He is part of this Living Set Group on Facebook though.

He really wanted the 1/1. He was late buying my Josh Jung cards last year and didn't want to repeat that mistake

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by jaredkelley

To my knowledge, the collector who bought all the Jung cards is not in this forum. He is part of this Living Set Group on Facebook though.

He really wanted the 1/1. He was late buying my Josh Jung cards last year and didn't want to repeat that mistake

That's one way to guarantee you get the 1/1!

I'll have to look into the Facebook group. Thanks for sharing.

[Joliet Jake]

A quick heads up for those that haven't seen the Topps email, or don't follow the NBA Living Set thread, but Angel is the exclusive artist for Topps NBA Living Set, which launches next week, October 29.

[eldavojohn]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

A quick heads up for those that haven't seen the Topps email, or don't follow the NBA Living Set thread, but Angel is the exclusive artist for Topps NBA Living Set, which launches next week, October 29.

Wow I was so sad to see him go now I'm so happy it worked out this way!!!!!

Bet they lead off with Wemby?

[astrotrevor]

Wow is right. Thanks for the heads up. Happy for Angel!

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Wow I was so sad to see him go now I'm so happy it worked out this way!!!!!

Bet they lead off with Wemby?

I would imagine he's the first card. He's the youngest with the most hype right now.

[astrotrevor]

Interesting they have chosen the Wednesday release.

Could definitely bring in some new mlb living set collectors if Wednesday becomes a major sport Living Set release day.

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by astrotrevor

Interesting they have chosen the Wednesday release.

Could definitely bring in some new mlb living set collectors if Wednesday becomes a major sport Living Set release day.

I think this is the thinking behind a Wednesday release. I wonder if it means they ultimately move UCL Living Set to Wednesdays, too.

[bigsmooth]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Wow I was so sad to see him go now I'm so happy it worked out this way!!!!!

Bet they lead off with Wemby?

LeBron, Wemby or Curry I’m thinking.

[ewokpelts]

Originally Posted by bigsmooth

LeBron, Wemby or Curry I’m thinking.

Or the kid from Dallas that’s on the series one boxes

[byronscott4ever]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Wow I was so sad to see him go now I'm so happy it worked out this way!!!!!

Bet they lead off with Wemby?

Assuming 1 a week, I’m guessing LeBron, Flagg, Curry, Wemby

[KenTyler]

Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

To whomever bought out the Jace Jung artist signed cards, please let me know if you're interested in selling a black signature when they're in hand. I was able to order one card for each of the other players released.

Sent you a PM

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by KenTyler

Sent you a PM

Sent you a reply. Thanks again.

[Angel Aviles]

Hi everyone!

I really appreciate all the kind comments, the supportive energies and all around good vibes from everyone! I’m super excited, and anxious, to finally share all of the Artwork I’ve been working on these past 3 months! I sincerely appreciate it all and I am grateful beyond words… so I’ll do my best to articulate it through my drawings ☺️.

I can’t say much but what I can share is that it will be 1 card a week for the duration of the Basketball Season… approximately 36-40 cards in total for the playing year. These drawings are a lot more involved than the MLB versions and take much longer to draw so 1 week is a great pace for me.

I’ll have signed Prints available for purchase similar to the MLB set as well as signed cards on my website starting this Wednesday.

Stay Amazing my Friends!

[jdandns]

Originally Posted by Angel Aviles

These drawings are a lot more involved than the MLB versions and take much longer to draw so 1 week is a great pace for me.

I’ll have signed Prints available for purchase similar to the MLB set as well as signed cards on my website starting this Wednesday.

Stay Amazing my Friends!

How could they possibly be more detailed?
Are we gonna to see their auras or something?

Super excited for these, and I haven't really collected basketball cards in 25 years.

[Joliet Jake]

Originally Posted by jdandns

How could they possibly be more detailed?
Are we gonna to see their auras or something?

Super excited for these, and I haven't really collected basketball cards in 25 years.

This was my reaction.

If his NBA artwork is reminiscent of his Campanella and Spahn, this set is going to be awesome!

[Angel Aviles]

Hey everyone, extremely disappointing news. I was just informed, this afternoon in fact, that there will be NO NBA LIVING SET PRINTS available for this set. My apologies for announcing that there would be as that was planned up until today. I ask that you do not direct your frustration or disappointment towards me as I am equally shocked by this turn of events. I have absolutely no control over the distribution or decisions made for the particulars of this set unfortunately. To my long standing supporters and Collectors I do sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the Prints that was expected and promised. I will have signed cards available on my website and hopefully the Print situation does not dampen your view of this fantastic set. I have been working diligently and mindfully to provide the best Art I could possibly offer and my hope is that you enjoy what I illustrated. Let’s make this set a legendary one!

Stay Positive. Make Art.

[eldavojohn]

Originally Posted by Angel Aviles

Hey everyone, extremely disappointing news. I was just informed, this afternoon in fact, that there will be NO NBA LIVING SET PRINTS available for this set. My apologies for announcing that there would be as that was planned up until today. I ask that you do not direct your frustration or disappointment towards me as I am equally shocked by this turn of events. I have absolutely no control over the distribution or decisions made for the particulars of this set unfortunately. To my long standing supporters and Collectors I do sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the Prints that was expected and promised. I will have signed cards available on my website and hopefully the Print situation does not dampen your view of this fantastic set. I have been working diligently and mindfully to provide the best Art I could possibly offer and my hope is that you enjoy what I illustrated. Let’s make this set a legendary one!

Stay Positive. Make Art.

That's too bad but with the star wars prints there was also a weird wrinkle where they were making it and then they had to just reproduce the cards at the size of the print and the beauty of the art suffered IMHO.

It's a shame that due to licensing or costs or whatever we won't be able to enjoy your basketball art on our walls but that's just the way it goes I guess.

[Dukefett]

Originally Posted by eldavojohn

That's too bad but with the star wars prints there was also a weird wrinkle where they were making it and then they had to just reproduce the cards at the size of the print and the beauty of the art suffered IMHO.

It's a shame that due to licensing or costs or whatever we won't be able to enjoy your basketball art on our walls but that's just the way it goes I guess.

The only print I ever got was a Star Wars card and the quality of that card put me off from getting any others lol, I had no idea there was a difference between properties.

[astrotrevor]

Jared and Gabe bringing their A-game this week. Nice selections as well

[Joliet Jake]

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #878 - Dave Stieb
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Topps Living Set® Fine Art Print #878 - Dave Stieb



Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #879 - Nick Kurtz
Nick Kurtz is the Sacramento Athletics 37th franchise and 3rd team member, and 292nd rookie featured.
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Topps Living Set® Fine Art Print #879 - Nick Kurtz