Topps Iron on/Tatoo's Question?

Mphilking

Can anyone tell me the years for those Iron on things? They had a picture of a player on it not the team?

WinPitcher

Topps had tatoos a few years,

I think you are talking about 1971?


1971 Tattoos (16)

R-414-UNC

The set size refers to the number of sheets in the set, not the actual number of tattoos. Each sheet has six perforated panels and unfurled the sheets measure 3 1/2" x 14 1/4". The uppermost panel is a descriptive header with a generic batter and the five panels below feature a variety of head shots, autographs, team pennants and cartoon baseball scenes. Since nobody wants these if separated, check out any sheets you wish to purchase and make sure they are intact. These tattoos are sturdier than other issues of this ilk, but not indestructible, so be careful. Issued in wax packs, one sheet per, these are popular in some circles and there seems to be a decent supply, so pricing isn't too bad. Tell you what though; this older Topps oddball stuff is drying up, so I would suggest that when purchasing Topps products with removable media you do so sooner rather than later. For some reason the decals and tattoos are a little more popular than the more normal type of insert or secondary issue. Don't get me wrong, this stuff is still out there, but in ten years you're gonna wish you had bought more of it way back when.


They also had them in 1960, 64 and I think 68.


Steve


copied from the internet.

Mphilking

I'm not sure if they are the Iron on's or tattoos I can't find them on Ebay. I'd sure like to know the year. I've just got some commons.
Thanks Win Pitch!

metalmike

1960 tattoos came in packs- 1971 see Win's response and in 1986 Topps had wax packs with Pete Rose on the wrappers. The packs are fairly easy to find but most are close-out boxes with a big X across the top Boxes without the X command a premium from Pete collectors. The Other years may be test issues. Mike