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: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Bryanjs14 May 08, 2007, 03:43:24 AM
Well, we have already been lucky enough to sample some of the great sketches going into this set, but the biggest piece of news was dropped today on the Topps Forum...check out the autograph list below



AUTOGRAPHED CARDS
1 HARRISON "Traveling through hyperspace isn't like dusting crops, boy!" FORD!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
2 TBD (I personally think Mark Hamill will be signing)
3 Carrie Fisher
4 Anthony Daniels
5 Richard LaParmentier
6 Garick Hagon
7 Maria De Aragon
8 Paul Blake
9 Peter Mayhew
10 Kenny Baker
11 David Prowse
12 Christine Hewett - a Tonnika sister



the autograph list is just amazing for this set. I think this set is going to be HUGE. The sketch cards are incredible looking and the signers are beyond what I expected. My order just increased ten fold.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: gimli May 08, 2007, 03:48:03 AM
just beware of the odds you know it is going to be

Harrison Ford 1:250,000 packs  ::)


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Bryanjs14 May 08, 2007, 03:50:17 AM
lol...I think even that is being optimistic  :P


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: gimli May 08, 2007, 03:53:26 AM
well I would not be supprised if it turned out to be a cut autograph by Harrison Ford

and those odds could be huge


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Bryanjs14 May 08, 2007, 04:07:13 AM
nope, he is confirmed as an actual on card signer. I would imagine he will sign 50-100 cards. It will be very very limited (even more than ROTS Sam Jackson limited) but it will be out there...Sam Jackson sells for $1000 pretty consistantly...I wonder how much this card will go for.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily May 08, 2007, 06:30:31 AM
This is going to be my first SW set I'll be getting (well, besides the
1977 set  ::) ) and at first, I was upset. I wanted sketches more than
autos!! But now, I'm a little psyched!!!  8)


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Bitsy May 08, 2007, 09:00:55 AM
Oh wow! A Harrison auto! And Carrie Fisher! Mark Hamill would be awesome too.  Amazing! Wish I could get one!


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ztaylork May 08, 2007, 09:46:58 AM
I know when I pull one you will all hear me sing..............

I never thought my life could be
Anything but catastrophe
But suddenly I begin to see
A bit of good luck for me

'Cause I've got a Han autograph
I've got a golden twinkle in my eye

I never had a chance to shine
Never a happy song to sing
But suddenly half the world is mine
What an amazing thing

'Cause I've got a Han autograph

Thats right I said "when" not "if"  >:D


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ferdinand_the_yak May 08, 2007, 12:25:30 PM
Wow! I might get a couple of boxes even though I am not a huge fan. That list looks too good to miss :D


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ocdlotr May 18, 2007, 07:51:12 AM
This set is really going to be huge!  I can't wait to rip into my packs...I've only ordered 2 cases, and I get a free box from Topps for doing sketch cards...I just hope Sid can blow some imaginary kisses my way just before I open them all...

...being  a die hard LOTR OCD collector, I really didn't want to shift my mental loyalty to Star Wars...but...with the Tolkien/Campbell-Jackson/Lucas-mythology/creativity connection...these epic stories are really one and the same...and so they both hold a place in my collecting heart...especially since these are the only sets I've done sketch cards for...and really can't see myself adding to that mix at all...(okay, maybe if there's a "Raiders of the Lost Ark" set, or something related to Hitchcock... :o=)

...I was lucky enough to buy a Revenge of the Sith and a Heritage box relatively recently...pulled a Walks Windu (which I traded regretfully) and a James Earl Jones auto...which I'll use to start my new OCD Star Wars collection...it will look great next to my Harrison Ford auto... ;) ;D :o=!

Best of luck everyone! :ebay:


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: jedipencil May 18, 2007, 10:28:14 PM
Hmmmmm..... if I work hard enough, I may end up being a collector yet....  a Harrison Ford autograph... :D... and if Mark Hamill did some autographs... :o :o ...well heck I'd crack.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: The Razzer June 24, 2007, 05:07:00 PM
is there an official release date yet from topps?? i heard it has been pushed back to 12th July ???

and there is nothing on thier website ???


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily June 24, 2007, 09:48:56 PM
That is the last that I heard also...July 12.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: potter June 24, 2007, 09:59:31 PM
If i ordered this set which I've been tempted to with Potomac there stating there shipping date is 31st July  :o


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Roz June 24, 2007, 10:10:55 PM
Well don't get excited, they won't get it before anyone else.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: potter June 29, 2007, 02:39:22 AM
Does anyone know where I can Buy/Preorder a few hobby boxes from? I've had a look on the Potomac site but there only selling the retail boxes.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Martyn June 29, 2007, 03:26:34 AM
Does anyone know where I can Buy/Preorder a few hobby boxes from? I've had a look on the Potomac site but there only selling the retail boxes.

Try the one and only Mr Tom! tbreyer@optonline.net


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: The Razzer July 12, 2007, 10:51:46 PM
Well, Topps has the set on their website now.

harrison ford odds 1:49,602 !!!!!!!!!!

mark hamill is not signing, but there is a long list of signers.  overall odds are 1:43 for autos and 1:50 for sketches.

More high odds though are 1:6,000 and 1:4,500  for fisher, mayhew, daniels and prowse.

Better order a few more cases.  those autos are gonna get a high price on  :ebay:


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily July 12, 2007, 11:01:23 PM
Plus the release date is now July 30th!
The sketch odds upset me!! I was hoping
to get one in each box! GRRR!  >:()

I think someone over on Scoundrel did the
calculations on the number of cards Ford
signed..... a whopping 10!!!  >:(


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Bryanjs14 July 12, 2007, 11:10:57 PM
As an auto collector I do not mind the basicly 5:3 odds on autos to sketches, however, it would have been nice for everyone if it was at least even at 4:4. I think even the large amount artists like Christian Dalla Vecchia will be selling for a little more than normal due simply to the rarity of sketches in this product. I think we are looking at around 2500 cases, give or take.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ztaylork July 13, 2007, 02:11:05 AM
Here are the numbers I come up with for signers and sketch artists (estimates of course)

Signer                   Number
Harrison Ford   10
Carrie Fisher   75
Peter Mayhew   100
Anthony Daniels   75
Kenny Baker   1000
David Prowse   100
Colin Higgins   300
Rusty Goffe   769
George Roubicheck   300
Paul Blake                   1000
Garrick Hagon   1000
Maria deAragon   1000
Richard LeParmentier   1000
Christine Hewett   1000
Joe Viskocil   400
John Mollo                   400
Ken Ralston   400
Lorne Peterson   400
Richard Edlund   400
Phil tippet                   400
Jon Berg                   400
Norman Reynolds   400
John Dykstra   400
Gary Kurtz                   400
John Williams   624
Total signed               12353
   
Artist            Number
Cat Staggs       300
Rafael Kayanan   50
Adam Hughes   50
Amy Pronovost   150
Phil Noto                   50
David Rabbitte   120
Matt Busch                   100
Grant Gould   500
Allison Sohn   400
Katie Cook                   500
Dave Dorman   200
Justin Chung   125
Russ Walks   23
Juan Carlo Ramos   150
David Fabbri   1000
Jessica Hickman   550
Sarah Wilkinson   400
Len Bellinger   150
Mark Brooks   50
Otis Frampton   200
Joe Corroney   100
Robert Teranishi   600
Sean Pence   300
Ingrid Hardy   150
Cynthia Cummens   125
Brandon McKinney   200
Kevin Graham   250
Paul Gutierrez   201
Tom Hodges   200
Jeff Chandler   100
Leah Mangue   64
Joseph Booth   100
Dough Cowan   100
Chritian Dala Vecchia   500
Brian Rood                   50
Stephane Roux   29
Brian Denham   50
Chris Eliopoulous   100
Jan Duursema   100
Alexander Buechel   200
Josh Fargher   50
Josh Howard   200
Craig Rousseau   100
Brian Ashmore   100
Gabe Hernandez   50
John Watkins Chow   175
Ryan Waterhouse   500

Total sketches   9762

Which gives us an estimated total sketches and signed cards of 22,115.  Also an estimated 492,040 packs, 20,502 boxes, and 2,563 cases.  At the 20,502 boxes and 22,115 total premium inserts it leaves 1,613 premium inserts to either be held back for damages or to allow for an extra premium insert every 3 cases as indicated in the above odds.  Some will be held back for damaged cards, but I doubt that 1,613 cards will be held back, so I think you can look forward to getting 1 sketch or autograph in every box.  And if you don't get one or the other, I would still send the empty box to topps, and I would hope they would take care of the problem, as they always have for the products I have bought from them.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: The Razzer July 13, 2007, 08:28:51 PM
so no chance of a Harrison auto then?? ::)

but what do you think a gold parallel 120 card set would fetch.  that's gonna be a challenge to assemble!!

or even the blue and red sets.  someone has them up on  :ebay:.  red set for a couple of thousand $$$ and a blue set for couple of hundred $$$ - which might not be a bad investment.

but a master set on this is not going to happen.  unless the lottery numbers come in :rofl:


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: The Razzer July 14, 2007, 10:24:21 PM
i know its not 30th anniversary set, but.......

does anyone know if someone somewhere has pulled one of the cut signature cards from the evolution update set???????????????????????


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: The Razzer July 29, 2007, 05:28:37 AM
some of the cards are out on ebay already.
skecthes and red, blue parallels.



: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: beckham1 August 01, 2007, 12:19:41 AM
Does anyone know when their boxes are arriving of SW?  I had to pay for my preorder and was told they would probably ship to me on Friday.  I don't know who the distributor is that is shipping so I am hoping to get them in the next couple days.  I can't wait to see what sketches I pull.  Oh and the Ford auto that will be in there too :rofl:


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily August 01, 2007, 12:50:39 AM
I'm getting from two different places. One case will be delivered to me on Thursday and was told yesterday from the other supplier that it was being shipped to me yesterday or today. So I should have all of mine by the end of the week!!  :o=


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: beckham1 August 02, 2007, 09:01:47 AM
Just opened my first of two cases.  I pulled 3 sketches and 5 autos.  I must say I am a little disappointed only 1 character auto (Biggs) and 4 scrub autos (bantha poop scooper # 1, Jawa translater #6, key grip # 2, Lightsaber technician #5).

I do like the 3 sketches, but would be much happier if I would have had at least had 1 more sketch in my case :'(  Well maybe my other case will make up for it.  Fingers crossed.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ferdinand_the_yak August 02, 2007, 09:11:47 AM
Here be the first one...

Harrison Ford as Han Solo autograph (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=1738318&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FSTAR-WARS-30th-ANNIVERSARY-HARRISON-FORD-Autograph-Card_W0QQitemZ150147656609QQihZ005QQcategoryZ219QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

 :o :o :o :o :o :o


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Trey August 02, 2007, 09:48:53 AM
Someone needs to teach ol' harrison some penmanship...you cant even see his name, it just looks like scribble.

Still cool though that he has signed..


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: beckham1 August 02, 2007, 10:01:33 AM
Someone needs to teach ol' harrison some penmanship...you cant even see his name, it just looks like scribble.

Still cool though that he has signed..

Considering he signed all of 10-20 cards I would guess his hand was pretty tired about half way through.  I would have thought he could have signed at least 100 for the fanatics of the movies that made him a star :-\


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Trey August 02, 2007, 10:09:45 AM
Considering he signed all of 10-20 cards I would guess his hand was pretty tired about half way through.

 :rofl:  :rofl: :rofl:

Ah yes, I did not consider this...the poor love I hope there is no lasting damage to his hand!



: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Scifi Cards August 02, 2007, 12:25:30 PM
Considering he signed all of 10-20 cards I would guess his hand was pretty tired about half way through.  I would have thought he could have signed at least 100 for the fanatics of the movies that made him a star :-\

Actually, he didn't sign ANY cards.  He signed stickers.  And it's estimated that they used about 10 of them for this release.

But think about it.  Do you really think that Topps just had him sign 10 stickers.  No.  They had him sign enough that they can use them for the upcoming Indiana Jones movie cards, since there's no card image involved with a sticker it's no problem getting that auto a year or two prior.

Next Star Wars set?  Another 10 Fords?  No problem, Topps has some stickers for that.

Baseball set with 'pop culture' subset, no problem.  1 sticker and you have a Harrison Ford 1 of 1.

Oh, did I mention I hate stickers.  >:()  They allow the card companies to play way too many games with the autographs.

Should be interesting to watch the first one though, I'm guessing not a lot of these will show up for sale.  Any hard-core Star Wars collector will keep it.

I want to see a Gold Parallel set made too.  With only 30 of each card, they are a $50+ card, making it a $6000 set?

Ed


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: sketchqueen August 03, 2007, 06:40:11 PM
We too opened a case of this. We kind of beat the odds a little - 6 sketches and 3 autos. I won't disrespect the signers, but one gentleman was a behind-the-scenes guy, and the other two were among the most common signers. Our sketches were all pencil - no colored sketches and were Cat Staggs Luke x 2, Otis Frampton x 2 (different characters), Ryan Waterhouse and Davide Fabbri. I'm satisfied, though not ecstatic - I was really hoping to pull a "new" artist - one I didn't already have tons of from previous sets (and the Fabbri looks exactly like a sketch from a previous set). We also got a Gold Card - which will likely go on the 'bay this weekend.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily August 06, 2007, 11:43:28 PM
Well, case one arrived on Thursday and this is what was pulled from that.

AUTOS
Garrick Hagon as Biggs (X2) 
Rusty Goffe as Jawa
Joe Viskocil

SKETCHES
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/motocrossmom/SWcase1sketches.jpg)

Case 2 was amazing!!! Pulled 6 sketches!! YAY!

AUTOS
George Roubichek as Commander Praji
Ken Ralston

SKETCHES
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/motocrossmom/SWcase2sketches.jpg)

And case #3

AUTOS
Christine Hewett as Brea Tonnika
Paul Blake as Greedo
Richard LeParmentier as Admiral Motti
Kenny Baker as R2

SKETCHES
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/motocrossmom/SWcase3sketches.jpg)

I also pulled a gold parallel from each case!  ;D


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: kbmum August 06, 2007, 11:59:29 PM
Wow, you did very well! :D  I love the Len and Sean sketches. :)


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily August 07, 2007, 12:17:55 AM
 ;D I am extremely thrilled to pull TWO of Len's and a Pence!
I really love Leah's Myo too!!  ;D


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: grecopa August 07, 2007, 02:58:01 AM
Great pulls!  very nice that you got 2 of Lens.  He does teriffic work on each and every card.  :)


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: bush360 August 07, 2007, 05:41:37 AM
My 12 cases arrived today and i have opened 3 cases so far and am having a good break in my opinion. i cant remember when but one box had 2 big cards in it as i have 25 autos and sketches so far. i will post my scans and a full break down once fully opened.

Rich


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily August 07, 2007, 11:00:06 AM
Here be the first one...

Harrison Ford as Han Solo autograph (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=1738318&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FSTAR-WARS-30th-ANNIVERSARY-HARRISON-FORD-Autograph-Card_W0QQitemZ150147656609QQihZ005QQcategoryZ219QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

 :o :o :o :o :o :o


Click the link NOW!!! It sold!!!!!  :o :o :o :o


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: kbmum August 07, 2007, 05:00:40 PM
$9350.00!!!!!!  I can't even imagine what it would be like to sell a card for that much money. :o


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ferdinand_the_yak August 07, 2007, 05:42:35 PM
Eeeeeeeeeek! I can't imagine BUYING a card for that much money!


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: grecopa August 07, 2007, 08:17:48 PM
And it had 2 bidders!


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ocdlotr August 07, 2007, 09:16:28 PM
Hey Jackie...I'm so glad you pulled some of my sketch cards...I LOVE when they go to Yak Shack, NSU or Scoundrel collectors...and if you decide to sell them I hope they get some of your inve$tment money back... ;D

...and thanks for the kind words kbmum and kelly...hope you pull one or two also!!! :o=

These were my pulls...a great Kayanan in the mix...and would you believe I pulled one of my own cards...

...also had 5 DUD boxes with NOTHING in 'em! BOOO! :'(

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/OCDLOTR/EBAY%20STAR%20WARS/SW30SKETCHCARDS1-9.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/OCDLOTR/EBAY%20STAR%20WARS/SW30SKETCHCARDS10-16.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/OCDLOTR/EBAY%20STAR%20WARS/SW30AUTOSACTORS.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/OCDLOTR/EBAY%20STAR%20WARS/SW30AUTOSBEHINDSCENES.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/OCDLOTR/EBAY%20STAR%20WARS/SW30GOLDCARDS.jpg)


: 10 Cases Later !!!
: bush360 August 11, 2007, 04:32:07 PM
Hi All I have opened my 10 cases now and I am pretty happy the autos were a let down but the sketches were great have a look at my yield and let me know what you think, I had 2 dud boxes in total but had some cases with an extra auto so ended up doing very well and got 7 gold cards  ;D

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/sketckes4.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/sketckes3.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/sketckes2.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/sketckes1.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/sketckes5.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/autos5.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/autos4.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/autos3.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/autos2.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/autos1-1.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/bush360/golds.jpg)


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ferdinand_the_yak August 11, 2007, 07:41:31 PM
Awesome pulls Rich! My favourite would have to be the Corroney Han Solo ;D


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: bush360 August 12, 2007, 12:10:56 AM
Hi

I agree it is so lifelike and with the rarity of his cards it is a great card the first card pulled was the Cowan Boba Fett which is a painted card and the detail is great on the whole i was really pleased with the pulls as i think I got a good selection of the rarer artists.
I still have one case left but i am saving that for my birthday on the 20th of august.

rich


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: beckham1 August 14, 2007, 08:16:18 AM
Wow some great sketches everyone.

I must say I am a little disappointed with my 2 cases.  I am not sure exactly which ones were in each case so I just scanned 8 x 2.  Both cases had 3 sketches and 5 autos.  I think I would have felt much better if I had at least had 4 sketches per case.  Or at least 1 decent auto per case.  It doesn't seem fair that some case had more than 4 sketches and some had more than 4 autos.  You would think they would have at least been able to split it.   :-\ 

I do like the few sketches I pulled, but for the price of 2 cases the autos sucked IMO and considering I am only interested in the sketches I could have saved myself a boatload of money by just buying the sketches and a base set. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/dlecours1313/scan0005-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/dlecours1313/scan0004-1.jpg)



: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: grecopa August 14, 2007, 08:37:36 AM
Yeah, sorry to see so many autos, but on the bright side, your sketches are terrific!  A Katie Cook Greedo?  OMG, how cute!


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: The Razzer August 14, 2007, 03:54:00 PM
i opened my first case yesterday. ;D ;D

Topps have definately made a boo boo on the collation for this set.  lucky if you get a good case but not fair if you don't.  rich was saying he opened 10 cases and didn't get 1 good auto.

out of my 1st case i maanged;

(http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x74/the_razzer/scan-1.jpg)

Dave Prowse  ;D
Anthony Daniels  ;D
Peter Mayhew x 2  ;D
Richard Edlund

3 sketches

1 gold card and expected blue and red ratios.

i couldn't believe my luck.  first pack of the first box was prowse, next box was mayhew, then daniels!!! i suppose it wouldbe too much luck to have a harrison or fisher auto in there as well. i'mhappy with that cast though.  see if the other 3 yield the same luck. ;D


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Bryanjs14 August 14, 2007, 06:47:17 PM
 >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:() >:()
Now I know why I didn't pull a single decent auto out of the 16 cases I have opened so far. Thanks Topps, great job.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: bush360 August 14, 2007, 09:05:06 PM
Hi

great case, now i am slightly annoyed a daniels 2x mayhews and a prowse collation is a total joke based on insert retios I was relieved to pull the prowse but for one case to hold so many good autos it is a bit of a joke.

Regards

Rich


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: The Razzer August 14, 2007, 11:31:27 PM
its not just me either with a fluke case.  if you check out the scoundrel website, there are a few posts on their forum where cases have yielded the same sort of inserts. 

the same is true of sketch cards also.  someone pulled 2 Rafael Kanyan's from the same case.

also reports of dud boxes and boxes with 2 autos in.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Roz August 14, 2007, 11:34:21 PM
lol - congratulations. I'm sure it hurts to see a break like that in one case when some people haven't had anything that good in 10, I haven't bought any of this set, it's not my cup of tea, but I have been in that situation many times before, but we need to hear if the other cases are magic too ;) so get cracking :)


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily August 15, 2007, 12:06:38 AM
WOW!!!  :o :o :o Excellent pulls!!!!
Congrats!!!!



: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Bryanjs14 August 15, 2007, 01:52:40 AM
no that is definetly a fluke.

Some people have pulled two high end autos in a case, but never 4. And you misread the post about the double Kayanan. The guy opened 3 or more cases and pulled them out of multiple cases from the same shipment.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: The Razzer August 15, 2007, 03:01:09 PM
ok,sorry if i mis-read the post. 

the extra mayhew auto is on ebay if any one is interested.  only 99p starting with no reserve.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SW-30th-Anniversary-Peter-Mayhew-Chewbacca-Auto-Card_W0QQitemZ110159327113QQihZ001QQcategoryZ672QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=1738318&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%2FSW-30th-Anniversary-Peter-Mayhew-Chewbacca-Auto-Card_W0QQitemZ110159327113QQihZ001QQcategoryZ672QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)



: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Roz August 15, 2007, 06:52:25 PM
LOL - OK Paul. If you're struggling to find the time to open the remaining cases you know where I'll be tomorrow night :P

:rofl:


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Almath August 16, 2007, 04:52:49 AM
Hi All

Just to clarify. It was me who pulled the two kayanans and they were from the same case.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Bryanjs14 August 16, 2007, 05:23:29 AM
I stand corrected and I apoligize Razzer, it was I who Misread. I thought he opened up a couple cases and happened to pull them from the cases opened.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: beckham1 August 16, 2007, 05:46:22 AM
Hi All

Just to clarify. It was me who pulled the two kayanans and they were from the same case.

Please post the scans/pics for us if you get a chance.  Congrats, without seeing them I am thinking that is one of the best cases in the lot.


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: Almath August 16, 2007, 06:44:02 PM
Ok. Here's some scans/photo's.

(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8831/kayananchewbacca02lv3.th.jpg) (http://img442.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kayananchewbacca02lv3.jpg)

(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9033/kayananmultichewbaccalumf9.th.jpg) (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kayananmultichewbaccalumf9.jpg)

(http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8725/bellingersw143zu6.th.jpg) (http://img501.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bellingersw143zu6.jpg)

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9451/dsc01553es5.th.jpg) (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01553es5.jpg)

(http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/3158/dsc01554jq6.th.jpg) (http://img77.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01554jq6.jpg)

(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1721/dsc01555ew5.th.jpg) (http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01555ew5.jpg)

(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7325/dsc01556zg4.th.jpg) (http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01556zg4.jpg)

(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/179/dsc01557rr9.th.jpg) (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01557rr9.jpg)

(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9499/dsc01558hf2.th.jpg) (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01558hf2.jpg)


(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/2148/dsc01560ps3.th.jpg) (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01560ps3.jpg)

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8967/dsc01561ph3.th.jpg) (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01561ph3.jpg)

This haul came from 3 cases. I also got a second Hickman Wringwraith, I mean Jawa. 12 auto cards including two R2D2s in one box and 5 gold cards.

Sketch wise i think this is the best break anyone has had. I realise I'm extremely lucky as the ratio of sketch inserts is seriously skewded.

To get two Kayanans in one case is unbelievable. I got the one and was amazed when I opened the last box in the case and got another my jaw hit the floor!


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: grecopa August 17, 2007, 02:17:37 AM
Wow, super bunch of sketches there!  I would love to see one of those Kayanan Chewbaccas up close to see how he did the fur.  I haven't seen all the artists from this set yet, but I think Len's cards are some of the best.  That X-wing destroying the death star scene you have is amazing!  I can see the speed!  And I don't say that just because you post here, Len.  ;)


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily August 21, 2007, 10:57:03 AM
I was able to purchase two artists "6" back.....
One arrived last week, the other arrived today!!!
I'm sooooo happy!!!  ;D :rofl:
LUKE's by Ingrid Hardy and Jeff Chandler!!! YAY!
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/motocrossmom/hardyluke.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/motocrossmom/chandlerluke.jpg)


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ocdlotr August 23, 2007, 09:52:07 AM
Wow, super bunch of sketches there!  I would love to see one of those Kayanan Chewbaccas up close to see how he did the fur.  I haven't seen all the artists from this set yet, but I think Len's cards are some of the best.  That X-wing destroying the death star scene you have is amazing!  I can see the speed!  And I don't say that just because you post here, Len.  ;)

...jeez Kelly, thanks so much...I really hope everyday collectors get a chance to pull a great and worked and colorful sketch card like so many artists seem to have created in this terrific Star Wars 30th Anniversary set...


...I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that this film, and The Lord of the Rings as well, really put a zap in people's mind set whenever they first saw this brilliant film...and it's revolutionary and groundbreaking imagery and epic "hero's path" theme has not only stayed the course over these past 30 years, but still has the legs to garner new fans each and every day...

...but thanks so much for the kind words...I hope you get to pull one! :o=


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: ocdlotr August 23, 2007, 10:01:30 AM
...and Almath...those are sensational pulls...Kayanan's Chewbacca seems to radiate thin purples in his hair...some of the finest illustrations I've seen...just breathtaking... :o

...and Jackie...I can't believe you were able to finagle one of Ingrid's "Luke" sketch cards from her...man, I was really asleep at the wheel when all this behind the scenes wheeling and dealing was going on...

...and I LOVE the Jeff Chandler "Luke" as well...

...I was able to get this "returned 6" sketch card from Katie Cook...and I fearfully await it's arrival from the bowels of the US Postal system...

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/OCDLOTR/SWCOOKCP3OJAWAS.jpg)


I was also able to get one an Otis Framton "returned 6" sketch card as well, but the scan he has posted was done before he added a little something to the sketch before all his cards were shipped back to Topps for packaging...I'll post it when it arrives because I haven't seen the "new" version myself...but it's a Jawa kind of tilting into the sketch from the right at a 45 degree angle...and Otis asked if there was anything I wanted added to it, and I asked if he could add the twin Tatooine suns in the background space...can't wait to see it!  ;D


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: HPfamily August 23, 2007, 10:25:47 AM
...and Jackie...I can't believe you were able to finagle one of Ingrid's "Luke" sketch cards from her...man, I was really asleep at the wheel when all this behind the scenes wheeling and dealing was going on...

I almost didn't get one of hers! When I contacted her, all six had been spoken for...but one fell through!! So YAY for me!!!  ;D I like the way Ingrid did her six though! She let me choose "the one" I wanted out of all of her sketches she did for the set!! So you know me...gotta have the best looking Luke!!!  8) ;)

...I was able to get this "returned 6" sketch card from Katie Cook...and I fearfully await it's arrival from the bowels of the US Postal system...

I LOOOOOVE that card!! Fingers crossed for safe delivery!!

I was also able to get one an Otis Framton "returned 6" sketch card as well, but the scan he has posted was done before he added a little something to the sketch before all his cards were shipped back to Topps for packaging...I'll post it when it arrives because I haven't seen the "new" version myself...but it's a Jawa kind of tilting into the sketch from the right at a 45 degree angle...and Otis asked if there was anything I wanted added to it, and I asked if he could add the twin Tatooine suns in the background space...can't wait to see it!  ;D

I know EXACTLY which one your talking about!!! Can't wait to see Otis's addition to it!!! Post as soon as you get it!!!  :o=  ;)


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: grecopa August 23, 2007, 10:30:39 AM
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i284/OCDLOTR/SWCOOKCP3OJAWAS.jpg)

Poor little Jawas.  :'(


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: sketchqueen August 23, 2007, 08:29:21 PM
No kidding - that card just makes me sad :( I kinda wish I hadn't seen it. The artwork is stunning - it's the subject matter that's disturbing. When my son saw it - he thought they were babies being put on a fire


: Re: Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set
: The Razzer September 03, 2007, 10:15:58 PM
here is what i got from the other 3 cases i bought.  Autos are no where near as good as the first case, but that was an exception  ;D

plus side is i only got 3 dupes.

I'm happy with the sketches except the fact i got three of Fabbri's vaders  >:(). 

case 2:
5 autos - 3 sketches

case 3:
5 autos - 3 sketches

case 4:
3 autos - 5 skecthes

favourite skecth is the colour Greedo by Ingrid Hardy, then the jawa scene by Cynthia Cummens.

Does anyone knowthe artist who did the Leia sketch??  any help would be appreciated.  i had a look on the SW sketch card website but couldn't find it.

(http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x74/the_razzer/scan0003.jpg)

(http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x74/the_razzer/scan0002.jpg)

(http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x74/the_razzer/scan0001.jpg)

one case also had 2 gold cards, which evens out at 1 per case as i had 4 from my 4 cases.  there was no dud boxes or anyhting unusual as what has been reported elsewhere.





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