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« Reply #80 on: July 10, 2005, 04:53:49 AM » |
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How can a set like this be released without the actor who played Batman signing an Auto card?
The same way inkworks can release 9 or so sets of Buffy without Sarah Michelle Gellar signing for any of them  But judging by the sales sheet, it seems the intention was to get Bale to sign... that kind of line up... I'm sure TOPPS spent A LOT for the actors' signatures. God only knows how much money Bale wanted. If they could secure Michael Caine!!! He has two Oscars(I think.), the money must have been flowing freely. Do you know, I'm not just saying this but if I was asked to sign a bunch of cards for a trading card set, I'd do it for nothing. A thank you to the fans for supporting me in my career. You can get most actors autos for nothing with a little persistence. Turning up at a premier will get you a major star like Tom Cruise for nought pence - and he really seems to have a LOT of time for his fans. Would Harrison Ford talk to your mum on a mobile phone the way Cruise does? I doubt it very much. And going to conventions means you get it signed in person with maybe a photo to go with it (depending on how grouchy they are that day) I have a lot of respect for Tom Cruise - so many other stars could take a leaf out of his book. |
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« Reply #81 on: July 10, 2005, 04:57:23 AM » |
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There's always hope. The end of the movie includes some plot info that could be used in a sequel.  |
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« Reply #82 on: July 11, 2005, 08:32:49 PM » |
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Definitely - in fact it was the most cheesy part of the movie the way they set it up for a sequel. I've heard that this is going to be part of a Trilogy BUT the bad news is that they intend to reduce the budget. Why? Because although it did really well it didn't do as well as the LOTR films and for some reason Warner Bros are annoyed about that  |
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« Reply #84 on: July 14, 2005, 12:38:42 AM » |
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That auction makes the $99 BINs last month look like a bargain.
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« Reply #85 on: July 14, 2005, 01:53:08 AM » |
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I know - they really do look like bargains... and don't even MENTION those auctions for all 3 costumes at $99
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« Reply #86 on: July 14, 2005, 01:59:52 AM » |
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Yeah, I remember those.  I have the cape and the tire, and I think that'll be it for me. |
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« Reply #87 on: July 14, 2005, 02:02:01 AM » |
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Oh you got a bit of the Batmobile. Congratulations  |
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« Reply #88 on: July 14, 2005, 03:14:25 AM » |
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A friend of mine has opened 32 boxes and found only 2 so you are doing well! That auction ended over $200! |
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« Reply #89 on: July 14, 2005, 09:51:12 AM » |
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A friend of mine has opened 32 boxes and found only 2 so you are doing well! That auction ended over $200! Just opened another box, found another costume.I'm listing it on ebaY IN A FEW MINUTES. |
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« Reply #91 on: July 14, 2005, 05:35:48 PM » |
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Oh Lord isn't it awful when people tout their auctions  you know I'm kidding. It's a beauty of an auction, I hope you do well and you can buy another case with it he he ha ha. That would be if you could find one to buy... I think there is one left on ebay at the moment, or there was last night and it was about $50 more than they used to be |
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« Reply #92 on: July 14, 2005, 08:03:13 PM » |
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[ that kind of line up... I'm sure TOPPS spent A LOT for the actors' signatures. God only knows how much money Bale wanted. If they could secure Michael Caine!!! He has two Oscars(I think.), the money must have been flowing freely. Do you know, I'm not just saying this but if I was asked to sign a bunch of cards for a trading card set, I'd do it for nothing. A thank you to the fans for supporting me in my career. You can get most actors autos for nothing with a little persistence. Turning up at a premier will get you a major star like Tom Cruise for nought pence - and he really seems to have a LOT of time for his fans. Would Harrison Ford talk to your mum on a mobile phone the way Cruise does? I doubt it very much. And going to conventions means you get it signed in person with maybe a photo to go with it (depending on how grouchy they are that day) I have a lot of respect for Tom Cruise - so many other stars could take a leaf out of his book. That would be ideal if an actor/actress did it "just for the fans". Many times, I'm SURE the actor never even gets wind of the card companies' proposition for signing trading cards, as it never makes it past their agent or manager... As for actors speaking on cell phones..Andy Serkis did his Gollum voice for me on my cell phone. My spouse met him at a signing, that I couldn't go to, and he graciously obliged. |
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« Reply #93 on: July 16, 2005, 12:06:36 AM » |
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I opened 39 boxes. I traded one with a Yak Shaker. So, for the statistically inclined, I am listing my results. My overall impression of the set is that it is a very good. All that kept it from being a "Spectacular Winner" is the lack of variety in the "Memeorabilia" swatches, e.g. Scarecrow's Mask, Alfred's Jacket, The Joker's Card, Rachel's Taser Maybe they'll do better next time. The numbers on the embossed foil cards are under the shadow in the little gold or copper coloured symbol to the right of the "DC" Logo in the lower right corner. Batman Begins Results: 39 boxes opened (936 packs). Autograph Cards: |
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« Reply #94 on: July 16, 2005, 05:03:47 AM » |
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And they should have numbered the Embossed Foil cards.
They are numbered. kbmum had to tell me where to look because I couldn't find them either.  It's numbered on the back of the card in the bottom right-hand corner in the gold oval. |
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« Reply #95 on: July 16, 2005, 05:20:51 AM » |
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And they should have numbered the Embossed Foil cards.
They are numbered. kbmum had to tell me where to look because I couldn't find them either. It's numbered on the back of the card in the bottom right-hand corner in the gold oval. You're right, by golly. But the shadowing makes it almost impossible to see them. I'll edit my breakdown. They way they numbered them is not symmetrical when they're layed out in order, their numbering makes them green, red, blue, green,red. Oh well, at least they numbered them. Isn't it great how the forum works together to get all the facts out for us. Thanks, Anna and Kbmum. |
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« Reply #96 on: July 18, 2005, 01:47:39 PM » |
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Yay John your set is already doing well Mind you if you look at the odds, officially this is almost as rare as Katie Holm's sig!! And it's one in 20 boxes, so one in every 2 and a bit cases! You did well to get so many! |
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« Reply #97 on: July 21, 2005, 09:03:20 PM » |
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I finished up my set (sans retail cards *YUCK*) at San Diego, so now I have a complete set of the autos Yay for me!! |
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« Reply #98 on: August 01, 2005, 11:32:22 PM » |
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Does anyone know how many boxes were produced?
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« Reply #99 on: August 02, 2005, 01:03:00 AM » |
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Unlike Artbox and Rittenhouse, Topps keeps production numbers a close-held secret.  Sometimes it leaks out from the signers how many they signed, and then it's just a math problem using the stated odds. But I have not seen any info on the Batman Begins set. Ed |
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