Star Wars 30th Anniversary Topps Set

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[Almath]

Ok. Here's some scans/photo's.
























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!

[Kelly]

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. 

[HPfamily]

I was able to purchase two artists "6" back.....
One arrived last week, the other arrived today!!!
I'm sooooo happy!!! 
LUKE's by Ingrid Hardy and Jeff Chandler!!! YAY!

[ocdlotr]

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!

[ocdlotr]

...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...

...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...




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! 

[HPfamily]

...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!!!  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!!! 

...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! 

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!!!   

[Kelly]

Poor little Jawas. 

[sketchqueen]

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

[The Razzer]

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 

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.







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.