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Post by TheCasioKid on Jun 5, 2014 18:20:44 GMT -5
Keeping this thread alive ..... Come on Topps U.K , get on this !!!
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Post by Smetchlock Smomes on Jun 6, 2014 0:25:47 GMT -5
Any replies from Topps yet for the ones that emailed ? no. i'm guessing that US sales weren't strong enough for the last couple releases to warrant any action overseas. But looking back at the gpk timeline it's very possible that they release something in the uk when sales in the US finally dry up like they did in 2007.
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jun 6, 2014 1:33:35 GMT -5
Any replies from Topps yet for the ones that emailed ? no. i'm guessing that US sales weren't strong enough for the last couple releases to warrant any action overseas. But looking back at the gpk timeline it's very possible that they release something in the uk when sales in the US finally dry up like they did in 2007. can you see that happening this time round ?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 1:44:42 GMT -5
Sorry but the last UK release was in August 2004, almost same time than ANS3 was released.
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Post by Smetchlock Smomes on Jun 6, 2014 3:22:57 GMT -5
Sorry but the last UK release was in August 2004, almost same time than ANS3 was released. was referring to sales drying up in 2007, which prompted a release in italy (kakkones). This time around however, that market could be the uk, since they haven't seen a release yet since 2004 as mentioned. They're 10 years due. The uk would be the first market they'd test a foreign release into. Easiest to do too since no transalation is required, i'm sure topps has some overstock left of previous series. i kind of look at it like it's 1989 right now. OS15 was just released and a slew of foreign card sets are offered all around the globe and that trend continued all the way to 2004 till the next U.S release. At least that's the only possibiliy left since we haven't seen a foreign release since the russian set in 2008. Question is, is 2014s2 the last US set for a while... probably not.. members.tripod.com/garbage_pail_kids/GPKTimeLine.htmBut it's all a guess at this point, we may never see another foreign release again. After 4 years since gpk's returned in the u.s, not a peep from topps europe. It's sad but maybe its for the best. Plenty of foreign stuff to collect anyways, might take a lifetime to pick up a complete bukimi set...
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jul 4, 2014 11:05:11 GMT -5
Just a little reminder to all U.K and European UGer's and GPK fans a like .... Get on Topps' case for a future European release . Make them know about the fan base in Europe and that it would be worthwhile !!!!
I have emailed Topps again today .
Email ...
info@toppsdirect.com
Let me know how you get on !
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Post by JAY .U.K on Jul 5, 2014 16:30:54 GMT -5
Right Mike I am with you buddy!
We need to Hype the B******S out of GPK and get the UK on it.
Bot gave me the Idea of making Posters and whacking them up everywhere promoting GPK thinking of putting on it something like "for more info contact TOPPS.com"
I am working on this now!
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Post by JAY .U.K on Jul 5, 2014 18:23:36 GMT -5
Ok here is what I sent them lets see what they say about this dear sir / madam I am a massive fan / collector of Garbage Pail Kids and as you know over here in the UK the product is near on non existent. I am a member of a massive group of like minded collectors called Garbage Pail Kids UnderGround who all feel the same and need a uk release or a way of buying our beloved product over here at topps uk. There is a good few of us UK Collectors who will do what we can to promote the product and are in the process of hyping GPK by putting up posters and Pictures all over the country, getting word around and gathering a following. I really hope you will consider this in your future plans for the product as there is many Collectors who feel the same. Many thanks for taking your time to read this. All the best Jay
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jul 5, 2014 19:25:33 GMT -5
Great work Jay !!! We need to drum up the interest and get the bods at Topps thinking about GPK again. I'm pretty sure now is the right time given that kids are back into gross stuff again in the U.K. Kids are collecting The Trash Pack and don't even know about GPK !! We can buy try but let's do our best to get GPK back in the shops.
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Post by JAY .U.K on Jul 5, 2014 19:37:26 GMT -5
I am with you man or at least online in Europe, customs is killing me
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jul 5, 2014 19:53:05 GMT -5
Ouch what a stinger ... Not what you want through your post box !
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Post by JAY .U.K on Jul 5, 2014 20:04:42 GMT -5
No and that was a baby one I have had a good few bigger the wife hates them too and tells me how expensive my hobby is
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jul 5, 2014 20:31:58 GMT -5
No and that was a baby one I have had a good few bigger the wife hates them too and tells me how expensive my hobby is The postie is basically giving away the game ! Well it doesn't help does it .... That's pretty much a further $20 that could have been spent on actual cards or GPK related stuff . I wouldn't stop buying or trading over seas but a set to collect that didn't cost the earth would be a breathe of fresh air !!
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Post by JoeCool on Jul 5, 2014 22:21:26 GMT -5
Start s petition on change.org
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jul 6, 2014 11:02:17 GMT -5
Start s petition on change.org Good thinking Joe ! Thanks
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Post by gpkar on Jul 6, 2014 19:24:58 GMT -5
Fingers crossed
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jul 8, 2014 21:31:48 GMT -5
Fingers crossed Topps will have had a few emails this week . Drop them a line . IF they do release again I won't miss it this time
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Post by JAY .U.K on Jul 9, 2014 11:28:06 GMT -5
Just had This back from Topps uk........
Thank you for your email. The requested collection has been released by Topps Inc directly in the USA. Unfortunately we are unable to supply the collection direct as we do not hold any stock and have no plans to do so in the near future. Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience caused. Kind regards Ela Greenfield Customer Service cid:image001.jpg@01CD64C9.8DC4EE30 Topps Europe Ltd, 18 Vincent Avenue, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AW
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Post by robslob on Jul 9, 2014 14:56:27 GMT -5
hmmmm.. a new la pandilla basura set would be awesome huh?
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Post by JAY .U.K on Jul 9, 2014 17:02:00 GMT -5
Sure would Ro, I would buy them in a heart beat.
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jul 9, 2014 17:04:05 GMT -5
Just had This back from Topps uk........ Thank you for your email. The requested collection has been released by Topps Inc directly in the USA. Unfortunately we are unable to supply the collection direct as we do not hold any stock and have no plans to do so in the near future. Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience caused. Kind regards Ela Greenfield Customer Service cid:image001.jpg@01CD64C9.8DC4EE30 Topps Europe Ltd, 18 Vincent Avenue, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AW What a bummer did you reply ?
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jul 9, 2014 17:08:56 GMT -5
hmmmm.. a new la pandilla basura set would be awesome huh? For sure Rob ! We didn't even get the 75th anniversary cards. .... It just doesn't make sense! Topps Europe and the U.S are very different creatures . It's strange that they don't share licenses etc . I wonder if Topps USA doesn't want any where else having sales rights to GPK in fear of a drop in sales .
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Post by JAY .U.K on Jul 11, 2014 21:06:55 GMT -5
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Post by TheCasioKid on Jul 12, 2014 1:50:42 GMT -5
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Post by nomoremoneyuk on Jul 14, 2014 17:42:37 GMT -5
I hope they do get re-released in the UK or Europe wide... I remember the 2003 ANS UK set was in and out the shops in a flash, Badly advertised, that was the issue... At least I bought the UK ANS album and the Sloppy Slobs album personally... should have bought 10 of each of them... what a schmuck I was as a kid only buying one, it was like 60p or something.
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Post by nomoremoneyuk on Jul 14, 2014 17:46:23 GMT -5
I am with you man or at least online in Europe, customs is killing me UK customs, you have to give them credit for being creative at least. It's not even customs, it's the damn post office bumping you for 8 quid just to 'collect' the fee... rotters. God bless this country, first international postage trebles, then they hit you with VAT as well.
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Post by TheCasioKid on Oct 22, 2014 15:30:10 GMT -5
Does anyone have any news at all on a U.K distributor yet ?
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Post by justj on Oct 25, 2014 8:57:22 GMT -5
Well living in Finland makes this quest very interesting to me! But we are talking here about US GPKs distributed in Europe or a new European release? We are talking about getting the U.S cards distributed to the European market and making what already exists readily available . We need GPK to crusade to Europe !! PM'd you TheCasioKid - Lets get this done! I don't just want to talk about it (I did that already!) Lets get something actioned (more than just a petition! - NO OFFENCE... its a VERY GOOD start!)
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Post by acorn on Oct 25, 2014 11:09:16 GMT -5
TheCasioKid. I have signed our leader of the Garbage. Here's to mucky times ahead once more hopefully. It's been too long.
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Post by TheCasioKid on Oct 26, 2014 18:28:41 GMT -5
TheCasioKid. I have signed our leader of the Garbage. Here's to mucky times ahead once more hopefully. It's been too long. Great work !!! Ha .... We can only hope !
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