Topps wacky packages books

This could have been in response to fleers crazy covers. This new collection presents all the wacky packs from series 8 14 covering the years 1974 and 1975. Exclusive bonus sticker only topps 2005 topps 2005 purchase a single factory sealed yellow foil pack. With this assemblage, you will have instant access to all the series stickers from 1973. This is the legendary 1st series that came out in spring most likely march of 1973. Topps wacky packages 2nd series 1973 run tony shells. Jun 01, 2008 wacky packages a series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and wellknown brands and packagingwere first produced by the topps company in 1967, then revived in 1973 for a highly successful run. Jun 01, 2008 if you were a fan of the wacky packages series then both books will not disappoint. Wacky packages was born out of more creative era of advertising where design helped sell the product. Get the best deals on topps wacky packages merchandise when you shop the largest online selection at. Run tony shells was pulled during the run supposedly because ronzoni had complained to topps that the title was a slander towards italians. Topps first marketed wacky packages in 1967, but this paper over board production is the first ever book compilation of these nifty product parody collectible stickers.

Having been an original consumer of wacky packages by topps back in the early 1970s, this book is a terrific document on the artistry, humor and wit that went into their design, creation and marketing. The 240page 5x7 hardbound book features stickers from 1973 series 1 thru 7, interviews with wacky artists art spiegelman and jay lynch, and includes a. Available in two formats, the basic hobby boxes keep things simple while the hobby collector box promises one premium hit. The 19678 diecut series was not greatly successful however, while the rerelease in 1973 was phenomenally successful, so consequently most people think wackys were born in 1973, however they. Another archival wacky packages book is on the way. Tv movie cards is a true treasure hunters paradise. Wacky packages news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2017 learn how and when to remove this template. The tagline interview with art spiegelman was only. Return to the main wacky packages page this page has an alphabetized list of all wackys and their corresponding series. Jan 11, 2018 this, i suppose, is why i recently purchased the topps company, inc. In fact, for the first two years they were published, wacky packages were the only topps product to achieve higher sales than their flagship line of wacky packagesa series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and wellknown brands and packagingwere first produced by the topps company in 1967, then revived in 1973 for a highly successful run. Today wacky packages can be viewed through the lenses of the times and seen as a childs introduction to the questioning of establishment and the norm.

Wacky packages was a series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and. After the 1991 series fell short of expectations, a planned 1992 series came to a halt before all the artwork was completed. Packs have two stickers, a checklist, and a piece of gum there are 30 titles. Unlike topps volumes about star wars trading cards and stickers, there is not much text in this volume beyond the interview with art spiegelman, a comic book writer and artist who worked for topps from 1969 till 1989 and was the chief artist assigned to create the wacky packages series. Read what some of the newspapers had to say at the time. Most of these did not get past the stage of being roughs, however some titles were painted as finished products but were nixed, for whatever reason, before actual final release. Return of the jedi the original topps volume three book. The cards were produced by the topps company beginning in 1967, usually in a sticker format. However, over time, the release has become very valuable due to the significance of being the very first wacky packages. Topps wacky packages lost wackys series 1 the history.

This set features unique artwork done by david gross whose art is synonymous with wacky packages old school. Configuration 63 total cards in pack 30 base card complete set. Aug 12, 2008 in the preface to the new book wacky packages abrams, a collection of the first seven series of the topps cards, spiegelman yes, the same art spiegelman who won a pulitzer prize for maus. One 1 hit guaranteed per box 24 packs per box 7 stickers per pack javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Created by a host of comics artists including kim deitch, bill griffith, jay lynch, and norm saunders, alongside pulitzer prizewinning cartoonist art spiegelman, wacky packages. New new new is a followup title to the hilarious and colorful wacky packages, first published by abrams in 2008. Many titles were proposed which never made it to be actual wackys. In the book, wacky packages, topps artist art spiegelman stated. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. According to trader legend, the product parodies outsold topps baseball cards during the early 1970s.

I dont typically pick up many coffee table books, but this one was special as the design was just fantastic and im a big fan of topps sticker cards. On february 23, 2010, topps released series 1 of an ongoing series called wacky packages old school through the topps online store. Wacky packages postcards and wacky halloween postcards were both sold exclusively through the topps online store. Wacky packagesa series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and wellknown brands and packagingwere first produced by the topps company in 1967, then revived in 1973 for a highly successful run. Wacky packages are stickers peel and punchout that were released by the topps chewing gum company and their canadian partner opc from 1967 to the most recent series in 2008. Wacky packages even includes a bonus pack of four rare and neverbeforeseen stickers. Wacky packagesa series of collectible stickers featuring parodies o. Wacky packages a series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and wellknown brands and packagingwere first produced by the topps company in 1967, then revived in 1973 for a highly successful run. May or may not include random inserts for wacky tattoos, and wacky magnets exclusive to. Topps wacky packages 2008 book 1st edition 1st print hardcover hc dj no stickers. Another popular series was the civil war news set, also with norman saunders artwork. Yet another classic collection from the topps card company. From playdough to sucrets and spam to crayola no ones packaging was safe from parody and no company was off limits.

Collector edition packs also have more exclusive parallels. The official facebook page for wacky packages, brought to you by topps. This new collection presents all the wacky packs from series 814 covering the years 1974 and 1975. Wacky packages new new new by the topps company inc. There are 33 items required and the current finest possible set rating is 10. Featuring humorous and often grotesque parodies of common household brands like windaxe cleaner and smoochers jam, wacky packages. Among topps most notable achievements in the area of satire and parody have been wacky packages, a takeoff on various household consumer products, and garbage pail kids, a parody of the cabbage patch kids dolls.

Wacky packages were one of the biggest topps items of the 1970s and they are seriously collected by many. Unfollow topps wacky packages stickers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is the only other topps series, besides the 2nd series, where there are roughly an equal split of tan versus white back stickers. This line, created by david gross, is designed to resemble the box. Get the best deal for wacky packages trading card singles from the largest online selection at. Both black canvas and red metallic parallels fall one per insertfocused pack. Topps wacky packages 6th series 2007 ans6 series 6 came out midseptember, 2007 purchase ans6 here sets, singles, boxes, etc. There are 10 stickers per pack, packs will retail for. Get the best deals on wacky packages trading card singles when you shop the largest online selection at. Great insight from art spiegelman and beautiful, highresolution renderings of the original cards actually, stickers themselves. Wacky packages by the topps company, hardcover barnes. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Now featuring topps wacky packages chapstink peel garbage pail kids and wacky packages on character design served showcase and discover the latest work from top online portfolios by creative professionals across industries. Beginning in the 1970s topps chewing gum was proudly taking shots at americas beloved brands.

I love the wax pack paper wrapper for dust covers and the bonus stickers inside. Five wacky ad titles did not make it into the 2nd series. Topps had originally planned to release a sticker series entirely of magazine cover parodies, done by the same artists who did wacky packs. Look for autograph, relic, sketch and parallel cards. New new new is a colorful, edgy, and intensely creative collection of illustrations. Take a trip back in time with this hilarious set of vintage topps chewing gum, inc. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Wacky packages coffee table book 1st printing 2008. Wacky packages new new new topps the topps company inc. They parodied common household products and were extremely popular among children in the 1970s. Wacky packages ebook by the topps company 97816122587.

Wacky packages by the topps company nook book ebook. If you were a fan of the wacky packages series then both books will not disappoint. For over a decade, the dark ages of wacky packages were upon us. The cards were produced by the topps company beginning in 1967, usually. The original wacky packages did not enjoy the same early success as many of the subsequent releases, despite sharing the same basic concept.

Wackys were a young childs first exposure to subverting adult consumer culture. All original art work and concepts were created by famed wacky packages and gpk artist neil camera. Although this series is known as the 1st series, all 30 titles had already been released as diecuts in 19678. In the last few years, wacky packages have had a bit of a renaissance, with topps having just released their sixth all. Topps wacky packages series 3 complete set of 55 stickers great product parodies designed after the classic 70s sets 4. However, at various points in its history topps has branched out into other creative arenas, such as the famous garbage pail kids and wacky packages.

A very nice touch and overall excellent quality for the money. There is some consensus, mainly on the east coast, that tan is a bit tougher. About 30 titles were produced, but the series was never released, instead they were incorporated into the 11th and th series of wacky packs. Find great deals on ebay for wacky packages and wacky packages series 16. In fact, for the first two years they were published, wacky. Topps should think about authorizing more of these types of books like the 1960s monsters cards for example. Wacky packages ans2 wacky packages ans2 one single pack. In fact, for the first two years they were published, wacky packages were the only topps product to achieve higher sales than their flagship line. Topps has finally produced a coffee table book about wacky packages with exclusive bonus stickers and interviews. Mar 09, 2016 merging the entertainment and sporting worlds, 2016 topps mlb wacky packages offers a humorous take on professional baseball. Home cards nonsport nonsport cards modern 2000 2009 2008 topps wacky packages book bonus stickers 124 of 70 results all listings for sale auction. These stickers are all spoofs on products that we grew up with as well as use today.