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dayhiker
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« on: June 27, 2006, 03:25:01 AM » |
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Darren from Cards Inc posted the following information on the NSU board.
BASE CARDS
90 Card Basic Set
FOIL ART CARDS
Foil Art Card 1 - 10
BRONZE FOIL ART
CARD PARALLELS
Bronze Foil Art Card 1 - 10
GOLD FOIL ART
CARD PARALLELS
Gold Foil Art Card 1 - 10
REFRACTOR FOIL ART
CARD PARALLELS
Refractor Foil Art Card 1 - 10
ETCHED-FOIL
PUZZLE CARDS
Etched Foil 1 - 6
1/1 PIECES OF ORIGINAL
ETCHED-FOIL PUZZLE
ARTWORK
1/1 Piece - Etched Foil 1
1/1 Piece - Etched Foil 2
1/1 Piece - Etched Foil 3
1/1 Piece - Etched Foil 4
1/1 Piece - Etched Foil 5
1/1 Piece - Etched Foil 6
HAND-DRAWN ARTIST
SKETCH CARDS
2 Sketches Per Box
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beckham1
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« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2006, 06:33:41 AM » |
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I have a hard time believing that Topps would ever say two sketches per box this early in the game. Hell they always say TBD when it comes to the premium cards. Look at ROTS Widevision. I bought 4 boxes (thank God only 4) because my local dealer told me that WV has always been 1 auto per box. It only ended up being every other. I would say buyer beware until the odds are on a wrapper. And doesn't Topps always configure a product based on preorders? I think people are going to go nuts with this set dealers and collectors....it scares me. I think the sketches will be fantastic, but I still see it 1 per box.
Am I totally off on this? I don't certainly know anything first hand, but it is hard for me to imagine that it will be that good. Only time will tell.
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Scifi Cards
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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2006, 06:43:51 AM » |
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I find it hard to believe the 2 sketches per box, at least this early.
However, it is a 36 pack product thus a higher price than Evolution was.
Call me cautiously optimistic, although I'm not a fan of so many parallel sets at all.
Ed
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beckham1
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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2006, 06:53:18 AM » |
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Well glad to hear I am not the only one. Base sets and parrallels are too easy in a 36 pack product, hench no value on the secondary market. And I guess we should figure $60 a box out of the gate with 36 packs  I like $40 boxes as I don't feel so disappointed if I only get 1 sketch or 2 that I don't like. If you get 2 you don't like out of a $60 it feels much worse. |
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« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2006, 06:05:49 PM » |
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It wasn't mentioned that it will be a 36 pack box. What makes you think that?
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neko
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« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2006, 08:55:37 PM » |
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From Diamond Previews
LORD OF THE RINGS: MASTERPIECES TRADING CARDS
The first all-art Lord of the Rings card series — including new art from Drew Struzan, Mark Chiarello, and more! This set contains hot collectible inserts, such as Etched Foil “Puzzle” cards, Bronze Foil Cards, and sequentially numbered Gold Foil Parallels! This set breaks down as follows: 36 packs per box, 8 boxes per case.
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neko
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« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2006, 11:47:25 PM » |
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All of the above stuff is correct...  OMG you guys..this set is going to blow your minds...You wanted the art..YOU GOT IT! By the truckload!!I think it will blow evolution out of the water...They are just sooo beautiful!!! AAAAAAAHHHH! It is Galaxy with Hobbits!!! |
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dayhiker
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2006, 12:25:12 AM » |
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hmmm, i didnt think about it that way. with a 36 pack box, the odds are less than evolution and at a higher box price.
the sketches will have to be worth it then, otherwise, it might be cheaper to get the evolution artists finish their sketches and purchase new artist's masterpieces off ebay...
then again, its about the chase isnt it...
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bush360
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2006, 01:45:35 AM » |
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This set is getting way to exciting for me already I cant wait to see the sample sketches once it is anounced officially. I trust in Cat's comment above though because if she is working on it and thinks the sketches will be amazing I would imagine her work will be as will the other artists.  |
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savage727
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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2006, 05:33:36 AM » |
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Cat: Are you going to be doing artwork for this new set? Do you know if any of the other Evolution Artists besides Kayanan will contribute? Thanks.  |
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dayhiker
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2006, 07:42:54 AM » |
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here's more info:
This will contain: Hobby Exclusive Hand Drawn Artist Sketch Cards, Hobby Exclusive Original 1 of 1 art used to create the Etched Foil Puzzle, A stunning gallery of 28 Newly Commissioned Paintings, A 6 card Etched Foil Puzzle featuring an exciting character panorama, Movie Production Paintings by the talented artists who brought the movies to life, Paintings from EA's XBrick 360 top selling game The Battle for Middle Earth 2 and Foil Art Insert Cards showcasing stunning portraits of the main characters.
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bush360
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2006, 05:40:36 PM » |
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Wow just keeps getting better not only the normal sketches but the possibility  of pulling some genuine fine art pieces with a little more provenance. Hope I spelt that right. Sound ! |
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« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2006, 03:32:14 AM » |
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bush360
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« Reply #13 on: July 03, 2006, 11:12:54 PM » |
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Howdy all placed my preorder for the masterpieces set and I can confirm the boxes should only be marginally more expensive in my opinion about £5 per box. So could we actually have a hit again. It just rests in the hands of the quality of the sketches now.
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savage727
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« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2006, 05:48:59 PM » |
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The Topps ad posted by YodasMaster shows 2 Sketch Cards per box but if you look at the bottom there is an asterisk saying Topps cannot guarantee that all sketch cards will be received in time to guarantee this ratio. Talk about getting people hyped up about 2 per box and then having an out if you don't get that. I don't like that move one bit by Topps. If there is a problem in not receiving the sketch cards in time then hold off until you have them and honor your advertising.
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Jason
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« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2006, 03:17:27 AM » |
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I'm ordering 4 boxes two of which I have already sold but these are wayyyy to expensive. £48.75 per box + VAT? I would save £64 simply by buying a case but then I get left with a lot of sh*t so whats the point?
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savage727
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« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2006, 05:36:06 AM » |
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I looked again at the Topps ad and noticed that they put their logo in another lousy place - right in the chin area of the 3 sketch cards shown!  Damn, first we get that idiot logo in the forehead of Evolution sketch cards and now the chin of Masterpieces! Doesn't anyone at Topps have a sense of what problems this causes and not the least aesthetics??? How hard would it have been to put a small logo like you see on the other cards they show in that ad??? That would have been an easier work around for the Artists and look better to boot!! Now for the Artists doing the sketch work and I don't know who they are - I hope you can avoid having the chin of the characters you draw not have the logo in it like the two sketch cards shown. Do the commissioned Artists have any say in the design of the sketch cards or any input at all? If not - why??? |
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EmmasOneandOnly
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« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2006, 05:59:43 AM » |
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How come they just cant leave the logo off since they put it on the back of the card |
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tialessa
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« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2006, 06:17:01 AM » |
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I looked again at the Topps ad and noticed that they put their logo in another lousy place - right in the chin area of the 3 sketch cards shown! Damn, first we get that idiot logo in the forehead of Evolution sketch cards and now the chin of Masterpieces! Doesn't anyone at Topps have a sense of what problems this causes and not the least aesthetics??? How hard would it have been to put a small logo like you see on the other cards they show in that ad??? That would have been an easier work around for the Artists and look better to boot!! Topps is STUPID.... I know you need the logo on the card somewhere, but how difficult is it to have the logo OUTSIDE the drawing area? *sigh* |
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Roz
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« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2006, 01:52:57 PM » |
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I'm ordering 4 boxes two of which I have already sold but these are wayyyy to expensive. £48.75 per box + VAT?
Buy from your local friendly dealer and not Cards Inc direct. He or she will be able to do you a much better deal. |
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