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« Reply #60 on: January 25, 2008, 09:46:37 PM » |
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Yeah, that's true. I've never been overly impressed with releases from Topps, even though the pre-order box prices tend to be less than the same from nonsport manufacturers.
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« Reply #61 on: January 26, 2008, 03:22:28 AM » |
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anybody know what the autograph breakdown numbers are for this product? I think Cindy mentioned that there are ~3,000 total auto cards. I'm assuming some of the cast signed more than other did. Thanks.
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« Reply #62 on: January 26, 2008, 05:14:58 AM » |
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there are no autograph numbers really. so far though, it seems like it could be POSSIBLE that Claire, Peter, and Hiro might be short printed some but not by a lot. I think the majority of the cast all signed right around the same number of stickers.
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« Reply #63 on: January 26, 2008, 05:55:26 AM » |
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there are no autograph numbers really. so far though, it seems like it could be POSSIBLE that Claire, Peter, and Hiro might be short printed some but not by a lot. I think the majority of the cast all signed right around the same number of stickers.
Thanks Bryanjs. You're probably right and I suspect as much too. I pulled a Hayden Panettiere auto last night  and have noticed lots of them up on eBay (fetching big bucks). |
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« Reply #64 on: January 26, 2008, 05:59:53 AM » |
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Some people believe that the Claire auto is scarcest, but I haven't seen that confirmed except by some statements in auctions. But it's clear that it's very, very sought after. Hey, sfmuggle! I'll swap you even for my Sendhil Ramamurthy! There's one more letter in his name, so the signature should be worth more, right?  The advertised Santiago Cabrera auto didn't make it. With all the time they had waiting to package up the cards, and the fact that the buzz has kept growing, I thought it's possible that Topps might think about a "second wave." Has anybody heard about requests to artists to draw more sketches? |
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« Reply #65 on: January 26, 2008, 06:09:05 AM » |
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With all the time they had waiting to package up the cards, and the fact that the buzz has kept growing, I thought it's possible that Topps might think about a "second wave." Has anybody heard about requests to artists to draw more sketches? I've heard nothing about a second wave. However Topps told NSU that there would be a Heroes: Volume 2 set coming in May. So I imagine they'll just gear up to do a whole new set instead of a second wave. Who knows how many stickers they might have left over...  Ed |
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« Reply #66 on: January 26, 2008, 06:29:57 AM » |
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Some people believe that the Claire auto is scarcest, but I haven't seen that confirmed except by some statements in auctions. But it's clear that it's very, very sought after. Hey, sfmuggle! I'll swap you even for my Sendhil Ramamurthy! There's one more letter in his name, so the signature should be worth more, right? The advertised Santiago Cabrera auto didn't make it. With all the time they had waiting to package up the cards, and the fact that the buzz has kept growing, I thought it's possible that Topps might think about a "second wave." Has anybody heard about requests to artists to draw more sketches? Allender has the best humor (and a nice collection too). I haven't heard anything about a second wave or Volume deux, but hope they do come out with something. Too bad about Cabrera's auto. Maybe he'll be included in a second wave. |
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« Reply #67 on: January 26, 2008, 07:00:54 PM » |
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Okay, then I'll try to swap Sendhil Ramamurthy for two or three Masi Oka cards. I know with one guy who specializes in trading cards of people with very long surnames. I think of him at times like this. Two problems I see with a "second wave" or an update set is that we've moved so far into future (following Hiro?) where Season 1 starts to get stale, and that they also had such heavy coverage of the main players with this selection of autos. But I've never seen Topps fail to notice when they could have sold a lot more cases than they printed. Maybe they will just watch to see how well the sketches are received and make a big push for Season 2? |
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« Reply #69 on: January 27, 2008, 12:09:58 AM » |
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Thanks for posting that Roz! I've also caught up watching this series too, (and I'm hooked ) I've decided to get only costume and autos for this set, so that link will be used often!!  |
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« Reply #71 on: January 28, 2008, 07:08:42 AM » |
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COOL KELLY!!! Is that poster he's signing for you? If you ever know that Milo is going to be at a Con, let me know, -K-? |
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« Reply #72 on: January 29, 2008, 05:12:22 AM » |
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Hey Roz - I feel kind of stupid for asking (not going to learn otherwise) but how would one add the link to eBay through the forum heading or affiliate link? Thanks in advance. |
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« Reply #74 on: January 29, 2008, 05:39:49 AM » |
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Cindy comes through again. Super! Many thanks.
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« Reply #75 on: January 29, 2008, 06:16:12 AM » |
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Does anyone know if aftermarket color is allowed on the Heroes set? Has anyone busted a case? I would love to see a breakdown of a case. Thanks  |
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« Reply #76 on: January 29, 2008, 06:38:09 AM » |
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hey what's aftermarket color as it relates to cards? They're 8 box cases (w/ 1 insert per box) and I've opened 2 cases so far with 4 more are expected soon  Case 1: Claire Bennet auto Hiro Nakamura shirt costume Hiro Nakamura jacket costume Hiro Nakamura sketch Mr. Thompson sketch Isaac Mendez shirt insert Matt Parkman uniform costume insert x2 Case 2: Sylar auto Hiro Nakamura shirt costume Hiro Nakamura jacket costume Peter Petrelli sketch Claire Bennet sketch Isaac Mendez shirt insert Matt Parkman uniform costume insert x2 |
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« Reply #77 on: January 29, 2008, 06:53:05 AM » |
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Aftermarket color is when the artists colors or touches up the sketch after it is inserted into packs. Lord of the Rings evolution allowed for AM sketches, but Topps put a no AM policy on it for Masterpieces. I believe HP Family has some aftermarket sketches on her webpage and there are some posted on the YS.
Can you post scans/pics of your sketches? I have been debating about getting a few boxes for the sketches, but 2 per case...?
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« Reply #78 on: January 29, 2008, 07:20:06 AM » |
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« Reply #79 on: January 29, 2008, 07:58:37 AM » |
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OOOOH!! Nice McHaley!!!!  Dave, this is Topps! So there are no aftermarkets allowed for any of their sets now!  |
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