1969 Wacky Ads

MarsAttacks

I've made the rather regrettable (but assuredly fun) decision to start a 1969 Wacky Ads set. A already working on another impossible non sports issue (Sea Raiders) and decided my hair wasn't falling out fast enough.

Am looking for cards in high (strict EX-MT) or better condition, so if anyone can provide any insights or guidance, it would be most appreciated!

Thanks!

PaulMaul

It's a pretty difficult set to put together in nice shape. Compared to other wacky items, relatively few seem to be offered on ebay. It's extremely tough to obtain them in PSA-friendly condition, because even a lot of the nicer ones are O/C. I've been stuck on needing seven of them for a long time, but my condition requirements are fairly stringent.

The set comes in two styles, "long perf (the first style issued)" and "short perf" (referring to whether the perforations consist of a bunch of tiny cuts or a few longer ones). As I'm sure you're aware, Good 'n' Empty was pulled and is much harder to find than the rest of the set (and only exists in long perf form).

Here's my #1 to get you in the mood. Love those EC comics references!

hockeyfan9

Paul, why was good and empty pulled?

PaulMaul

<< <i>Paul, why was good and empty pulled? >>



Like many of the wacky packages titles, it was pulled due to a cease and desist order from the parent company (Quaker City Confectionery). This is the only title from the wacky ads series that was pulled, but there were tons of titles pulled from the 1967 die cuts, which led to all of the number variations present in that series.

Mapleleaf

Great post. I bought my first Wacky Pack in 1976. Unfortunately my mother thought they were evil and burned them all.
I haven't started to collect them back yet so I can't help out on where to find them.
Usually everything shows up on ebay sooner or later.
Good Luck with the set!

Constantine

That #1 is awesome

MarsAttacks

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