starbury33
OzCardTrader
I don't like how the Stars or Court Masters are not embossed like the originals. I don't really like this stuff so much.
Fleer Retro thoughts so far
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ratsdm
OzCardTrader
Exquisite with college uniforms and black and white photos will hardly look exquisite.
drob50
Magic Johnson and David Robinson ON CARD autos
They apparently had 'sneak peeks' of it at the Vegas Summit:
http://upperdeckblog.com/2012/03/th...rve-as-a-source-of-inspiration-for-the-hobby/
And a sneak peak of an MJ auto:
Apparently they have been doing Exquisite Football for a while which included college uniform stuff??
Still, I think it will KILL the name! And bring all the shilled Exquisite prices back down to earth!
Jaames
Seahawks/Knicks/Liverpool
They apparently had 'sneak peeks' of it at the Vegas Summit:
http://upperdeckblog.com/2012/03/th...rve-as-a-source-of-inspiration-for-the-hobby/
And a sneak peak of an MJ auto:
Apparently they have been doing Exquisite Football for a while which included college uniform stuff??
Still, I think it will KILL the name! And bring all the shilled Exquisite prices back down to earth!
Yeah they have been doing Football for a few years, but Collage Football is the biggest sport in the US so they can get away with it. Not sure if I'd buy any collage NBA, maybe some Gordon Hayward in Butler uniform.
hairyangryfella
Tag Team Quads 93/94
During pre-sells I thought "ew, college uniforms, disgusting. Great idea but the uniforms will kill it".
Now that I see the cards I'm partially excited (nostalgia) but mostly feeling pretty right.
The photo selection is horrible and repetitive, the designs are a bit weak (Cut Above are just shiny chrome, the originals were wayyyyyyy nicer), the player selection is also horrible and repetitive (apart from the big stars) and with so many PMGs flying around I can't believe how much people are asking for/bidding.
In summary:
Idea - great
Execution - lazy
Overall - exciting but disappointing
Now that I see the cards I'm partially excited (nostalgia) but mostly feeling pretty right.
The photo selection is horrible and repetitive, the designs are a bit weak (Cut Above are just shiny chrome, the originals were wayyyyyyy nicer), the player selection is also horrible and repetitive (apart from the big stars) and with so many PMGs flying around I can't believe how much people are asking for/bidding.
In summary:
Idea - great
Execution - lazy
Overall - exciting but disappointing
ElkyJnr
Banned User
I saw couple pics of the Exq as well and they dont look too bad.. they wont be anywhere near as good as the old tho
ozballer23
#1 J.R. Smith Collector
Really? When? Will they have college unis or photoshopped out logos?
ElkyJnr
Banned User
ElkyJnr
Banned User
6box bust here were the big hits http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/spinotron/Retro/favorite.jpg
FabFiveFan
OzCardTrader
I was going to make a comment last night after I had looked at a couple of promo's and saw one break, but I thought "No, don't be the negative guy, bagging out the product literally as it hits the streets". So I kept my comments to myself, but now I see that I am absolutely not alone in thinking that this has got to be one of the biggest let downs in recent history.
For so much hype, the postponed release(s), the price increases etc I was expecting something good, make that better than good, but I have seen 3 breaks so far, with 1 that was ridiculously bad and 2 that were what I would call a disappointment, a disappointment if I bought a box of $100 Hoops that is. There was not 1 auto that I would pay more than $10 for, and no PMG's at all, as in NONE. Sorry but for $300 I would want to have at least something that I can look at once I was done and say "That is really nice".
Now I should say that I was not a collector in the late 90's, so most of these retro designs hold absolutely zero sentimental value to me (bar the Rookie Sensations subset, they were around in early/mid 90's), so maybe its just me, but most of these designs are not pleasing to the eye at all (my eyes at least), I can't stand the look of the Jambalaya inserts and the Intimidation Nation inserts are plain terrible, so unless you pull one of the Jordan Auto's, I fail to see how this price of $300+ can be taken as anything other than a way for Upper Deck to pay their court/lawsuit costs.
I was seriously considering getting a box of this, but now it becomes a no-brainer...$300 more to spend on Panini Threads in October. That would be almost 3 boxes, which would mean 9 Auto's and 3 GU'd, certainly not a comparison for mine. Sorry Upper Deck but you just lost a swinging voter, Panini all the way!!
For so much hype, the postponed release(s), the price increases etc I was expecting something good, make that better than good, but I have seen 3 breaks so far, with 1 that was ridiculously bad and 2 that were what I would call a disappointment, a disappointment if I bought a box of $100 Hoops that is. There was not 1 auto that I would pay more than $10 for, and no PMG's at all, as in NONE. Sorry but for $300 I would want to have at least something that I can look at once I was done and say "That is really nice".
Now I should say that I was not a collector in the late 90's, so most of these retro designs hold absolutely zero sentimental value to me (bar the Rookie Sensations subset, they were around in early/mid 90's), so maybe its just me, but most of these designs are not pleasing to the eye at all (my eyes at least), I can't stand the look of the Jambalaya inserts and the Intimidation Nation inserts are plain terrible, so unless you pull one of the Jordan Auto's, I fail to see how this price of $300+ can be taken as anything other than a way for Upper Deck to pay their court/lawsuit costs.
I was seriously considering getting a box of this, but now it becomes a no-brainer...$300 more to spend on Panini Threads in October. That would be almost 3 boxes, which would mean 9 Auto's and 3 GU'd, certainly not a comparison for mine. Sorry Upper Deck but you just lost a swinging voter, Panini all the way!!
Matty4292
Denver Nuggets Fan
Lost all interest in this product when there was no DeMarcus on the checklist.
But I also think they have missed the mark, definitely over priced too.
But I also think they have missed the mark, definitely over priced too.
ozballer23
#1 J.R. Smith Collector
due to all they hype and pre-sale orders!
Matty4292
Denver Nuggets Fan
If that's the case, I guess we only have yourselves to blame haha.
I'm still hating on UD for snubbing Cuz though
ozballer23
#1 J.R. Smith Collector
Lol all our fault for sure! UD have snubbed a few players! Oh well, more to spend on other products
Matty4292
Denver Nuggets Fan
Too right Norm.Lol all our fault for sure! UD have snubbed a few players! Oh well, more to spend on other products
Bring on 12/13 Prestige & Threads
ozballer23
#1 J.R. Smith Collector
ElkyJnr
Banned User
Im with u ozballer.. cant wait
College uniforms don't do it for me, I was talking up this product thinking how great it will be but after seeing the prices & box breaks I'd much rather spend a few hundred buying a card I really want from the older 90's releases.
Oh and what the hell is going on with sticker Autographics?
Oh and what the hell is going on with sticker Autographics?
ElkyJnr
Banned User
id rather spend the 300 and buy a box from the 90's to pull an insert imo
drob50
Magic Johnson and David Robinson ON CARD autos
Just the link I posted ^^ up there ^^
In between pics 4 and 5 it mentions that they release some sneak peeks at the Summit in March. Also linked the pic of the Jordan auto which was supposed to be one of the designs!
Apparently there is talk of making it 1 guaranteed Jordan auto per case or box???
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