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Post by Cory on Jul 30, 2018 22:46:17 GMT -5
I just read on Facebook that Colin Walton has left Topps for the WWE. This info was posted by Dave Gross.
Could GPK be better in the future? Could they be any worse?
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Post by LuCypher on Jul 30, 2018 23:03:49 GMT -5
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Post by Jimbo on Jul 31, 2018 6:14:25 GMT -5
Wow. I feel bad for the WWE fans.
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Post by ADAM Bomb on Jul 31, 2018 9:19:10 GMT -5
I just read on Facebook that Colin Walton has left Topps for the WWE. This info was posted by Dave Gross. Could GPK be better in the future? Could they be any worse? It could be worse if they do more trump crap.
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Post by Cory on Jul 31, 2018 10:42:47 GMT -5
I just read on Facebook that Colin Walton has left Topps for the WWE. This info was posted by Dave Gross. Could GPK be better in the future? Could they be any worse? It could be worse if they do more trump crap. If they don't literally clean house then nothing is going to change. The only artist they should keep on is Brent. I'd be on the phone with Mark trying to get him back, but that is probably a lost cause at this point. Maybe keep one more guy to do concepts and backs, but that's it. Find new people that can follow a damn model sheet to do card fronts. Sketch cards can stay community based. The themed BS sets need to die, keep that stuff for sub-sets. Parallels can stay. The chase is fun for some people and it's really how Topps Sucks makes their money.
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Post by Cory on Jul 31, 2018 10:45:24 GMT -5
Wow. I feel bad for the WWE fans. Could the WWE get any worse? What if you'd asked collectors if GPK could get worse than the ANS before all of the current s**t happened?
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Post by Steve on Jul 31, 2018 11:19:37 GMT -5
Wow, depending on where the brand goes from here.... dare I say it.... I might be back on board.
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Post by seymourbarf on Jul 31, 2018 11:47:13 GMT -5
Wow, depending on where the brand goes for here.... dare I say it.... I might be back on board. Ooh, how about a themed set of characters from great literary works of fiction? Imagine the rich stable of characters to pull from - for Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, they could do a card with an imbecile called "Doofy Darcy". Or, for Willy Loman from Death of a Salesman, they could do a card with a short guy called "Willy Low Man". And I'm just tingling as I imagine what they might do for the great masterpieces of W. Somerset Maugham! [sarcasm]
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Post by LuCypher on Jul 31, 2018 11:50:56 GMT -5
Wow, depending on where the brand goes for here.... dare I say it.... I might be back on board.
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Post by Cory on Jul 31, 2018 13:14:08 GMT -5
I’ve seen people request that Jeff Zapata come back. That’s some dumb s**t to say. We need someone that knows what a GPK is, what a GPK looks like and can make a set that rivals OS1-9. Not more of the fuggin same BS.
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Post by Stinger on Jul 31, 2018 13:16:41 GMT -5
It could be worse if they do more trump crap. If they don't literally clean house then nothing is going to change. The only artist they should keep on is Brent. I'd be on the phone with Mark trying to get him back, but that is probably a lost cause at this point. Maybe keep one more guy to do concepts and backs, but that's it. Find new people that can follow a damn model sheet to do card fronts. Sketch cards can stay community based. The themed BS sets need to die, keep that stuff for sub-sets. Parallels can stay. The chase is fun for some people and it's really how Topps Sucks makes their money. Did Ping stop working for Topps?
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Post by Cory on Jul 31, 2018 14:12:38 GMT -5
If they don't literally clean house then nothing is going to change. The only artist they should keep on is Brent. I'd be on the phone with Mark trying to get him back, but that is probably a lost cause at this point. Maybe keep one more guy to do concepts and backs, but that's it. Find new people that can follow a damn model sheet to do card fronts. Sketch cards can stay community based. The themed BS sets need to die, keep that stuff for sub-sets. Parallels can stay. The chase is fun for some people and it's really how Topps Sucks makes their money. Did Ping stop working for Topps? Yeah, he left and started doing his own thing a year or two ago. His stuff is infinitely better than anything Topps has produced in the same period of time.
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Post by El-Jefe on Jul 31, 2018 14:37:39 GMT -5
It's a start...
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Post by LuCypher on Jul 31, 2018 17:31:14 GMT -5
Saw this posted earlier and thought it was perfect for this occasion.
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Post by rusVan on Jul 31, 2018 20:00:43 GMT -5
YES!!!
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Post by Cory on Jul 31, 2018 20:57:32 GMT -5
If anyone is interested. Topps has the Brand Manager position for non-sport products posted on Linkedin.
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Post by seymourbarf on Jul 31, 2018 21:06:38 GMT -5
If anyone is interested. Topps has the Brand Manager position for non-sport products posted on Linkedin. :D Could I wear khakis and a flannel?
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Post by rockholt on Jul 31, 2018 21:37:41 GMT -5
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Post by Steve on Aug 2, 2018 20:47:33 GMT -5
If anyone is interested. Topps has the Brand Manager position for non-sport products posted on Linkedin. What if..................... John Pound comes out of GPK retirement and takes the position? Bant Bant Bant Bant Bant...... damn alarm clock.
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Post by ADAM Bomb on Aug 3, 2018 6:05:51 GMT -5
If anyone is interested. Topps has the Brand Manager position for non-sport products posted on Linkedin. What if..................... John Pound comes out of GPK retirement and takes the position? Bant Bant Bant Bant Bant...... damn alarm clock. I wouldn't think he'd want that postition, but with the right director my dream would be for them to bring back pound, diaz, and ping!!! Send them admiration, creative control, and $$$$. Make it so tempting they couldn't refuse. Hire me.. That would be my main agenda. Make GPK Great Again! Vote for ADAM Bomb! Lol
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Post by ADAM Bomb on Aug 3, 2018 6:10:38 GMT -5
This made me think.. I DO NOT want more political cards.. But what they should have done back then was to parallel those stupid events with GPK characters instead of creating trumpcrap.
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Post by Fuzz on Aug 3, 2018 6:51:39 GMT -5
This made me think.. I DO NOT want more political cards.. But what they should have done back then was to parallel those stupid events with GPK characters instead of creating trumpcrap. What they should've done if they wanted to go political was make fun of all sides equally, not just focus on Trump. There's plenty of SJW bulls**t to make fun of, as well. All the incessant Trump stuff was a huge turn off.
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Post by LuCypher on Aug 3, 2018 8:41:19 GMT -5
If anyone is interested. Topps has the Brand Manager position for non-sport products posted on Linkedin. Haha. Saw that yesterday on Glassdoor. Somebody up here please Make GPK Great Again. Apply now! 👍 www.glassdoor.com/Job/new-york-ny-brand-manager-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,11_IC1132348_KO12,25.htm?jl=2867050512 Brand Manager - Entertainment 3.0 The Topps Company – New York, NY Glassdoor Estimated Salary: $78k-$116k Overview The Brand Manager for Entertainment properties (non-sports) is responsible for the profit and loss of the entertainment product line. The Brand Manager determines the product portfolio and ensures products are high-quality, delivered on-time and within budget. Responsibilities Duties & Responsibilities Create the yearly product release plan Create the forecast of sales volume with sales team and profitability targets with finance team Define the composition for each product and lead a cross-functional product development team to achieve product development objectives Work with sales to identify the SKUs needed for maximum revenue while minimizing SKU proliferation and COGS Deliver the forecasted revenue and profit within the approved budget Work with Licensing team to ensure rights are acquired as needed to maximize product profitability Act as a point of contact for the licensor, if applicable, ensuring that all product and adheres to the brand guidelines of the licensor Interact with consumers, retailers, and distributors to understand their desires and the drivers of product purchase behavior Prepare presentations for line reviews, customer meetings and corporate reviews QualificationsKnowledge Knowledge of entertainment properties and a knack for pop culture Knowledge of collectible products a plus Skills & Abilities Strong leadership abilities and experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment Proven ability to multi-task, juggle multiple projects and effectively determine priorities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills written and oral Strong computer skills Word, PowerPoint and Excel essential. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to think creatively and strategically while also being able to execute flawlessly Experience 3+ years' brand or product management experience Solid business and product development background Consumer products experience preferred Education Bachelors degree or equivalent in marketing, business, or related field SDL2017
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