1978 Sgt. Peppers unopened wax

MorrellMan · October 30, 2010 10:57AM

I've 7 or 8 of these wax packs. They contain 7 cards from the 1978 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band set.
This is, though, a rather weird wrapper.
Anybody know where this thing comes from?

packman · October 31, 2010 11:58AM

That looks like a Topps fun bag pack. In the 1970s and early 80s, Topps would distribute a variety of packs in a bag for distribution. Here is a link for an eBay auction. The wrapper is different but it is the same concept.

Topps Fun Bag

gregmo32 · November 1, 2010 2:52AM

I think the Sgt. Pepper was a Donruss issue, but they had similar repacks too.

MorrellMan · November 2, 2010 11:00PM

Thanks gents. I hadn't thought of that. Nothing beats fun bags.

hhmag70 · November 4, 2010 1:06AM

I remember the first time I got my hands on those fun bags, good times. There would be a variety of different card packs all mixed together. Too bad they don't offer something similar today.

PowderedH2O · November 7, 2010 2:09AM

I completed a Mork & Mindy, Superman II, Threes Company, and 1973-74 Topps Basketball set through those bags in the late 70's. 30 packs of cards for 99 cents.

rbdjr1 · November 30, 2010 1:48PM

... is this "fun bag" wax (its circa 1976)

rd

packman · November 30, 2010 11:55PM

Yes. That is the Topps version. It could contain a sports or non-sports card.

72skywalker · December 1, 2010 10:38PM

<< <i>I remember the first time I got my hands on those fun bags, good times. There would be a variety of different card packs all mixed together. Too bad they don't offer something similar today. >>

I also remember my first time getting my hands on a pair of funbags. I married her a few years later.

rbdjr1 · December 3, 2010 12:22AM

Some years ago, I ordered a fun bag from Kruk Cards.

Their shipping guy sent me a whole case of fun bags by mistake.

I wanted to just go on a "ripping streak" for a week.

But my "inner senses" took over and I shipped the case back.

I wonder how many blazers I would have pulled from all those fun bags?

rd

I did get an extra Fun Bag out of the deal, plus a $50 gift certificate from Kruk! LOL

thedutymon · December 3, 2010 12:23PM

Evening,
Wow Bob, Wish I was as sure I would be as honest as you are. I would be tempted to keep it, and with what has come out about Kruk cards in the last few months, I am sure I would keep it!!!

Kudos for being the Honest person we all can Strive to be!! And I am not joking....AS always thanks again!!!1

Neil

1978 Sgt. Peppers unopened wax

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