Thrilled to be joined this week by not one, but TWO of our friends from Upper Deck; Chris Carlin and James Hughes. They talk about Upper Deck’s Customer Service team and principles, frequently asked questions they deal with from collectors, and Random Acts Of Kindness. They also get into some recent dramaaaaa around their Replacement Program. Essential and informative and HAPPY listening! Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

HUGE thanks as always to Chris, James and the Upper Deck team for making this happen!

Follow the UD Customer Services feed on Twitter here; https://twitter.com/upperdeckassist

Keep an eye on the Upper Deck website and social feeds for more news;

https://upperdeckstore.com/

https://www.upperdeckepack.com/

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MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ

We dive into the details, the hints, the things unsaid, from our exclusive 2022 preview from Upper Deck on the last episode. We also muse on NFTs and Ian offends folk with the use of the word ‘Hobo’. As per the pre-episode piece - we’re saddened to hear about the passing of artist Adam Conklin due to Covid. Please can you take a moment to donate towards Adam Conklin’s family, link will be in our show ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss on our Facebook page.

Here's the link to donate towards Adam Conklin’s family; https://www.facebook.com/donate/321704216516987/

And here’s Adam Conklin’s Upper Deck blog piece; https://www.upperdeckblog.com/2021/08/upper-deck-artist-spotlight-adam-conklin/

For those who want more of it, here’s that The Littlest Hobo theme; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p8oeiVDcx4

Artist Intro – HUGE thanks to Sophia Cox for this week’s opener – you can find her awesome work here;

https://www.instagram.com/sophiacoxart/

Do please support our featured artists, appreciate their work, and tell them we sent ya!

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MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ

Travis Rhea, Brand Manager at Upper Deck returns to the show with his mighty fine beard! We get an insight into producing trading cards with severe impacts from a global pandemic, and some news of delayed sets. We also then get a glimpse into what’s to come including Fleer Ultra Avengers, Allure, Faster Sneezes and more. The BRAND MASTER also gives us some sneak peaks which you hear, but cannot see. Sorry, not sorry. Stay with us folks as we navigate this exciting and flourishing hobby in the year ahead! Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

HUGE thanks as always to Travis and the Upper Deck team for making this happen!

Keep an eye on the Upper Deck website and social feeds for more news;

https://upperdeckstore.com/

https://www.upperdeckepack.com/

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As always friends, YOU can help us by;

- suggesting content you want to hear

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Our email; [email protected]

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Instagram Links;

MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ

It’s the end of the year as we know it, and guess what? We feel fine! Our now traditional end of year review of the Marvel card releases of the year, coupled with some bad singing and some holiday cheer from some good friends of the podcast. Thank you all for listening this year, stay safe, and be kind to those who collect in all different ways. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Artist Intro – HUGE thanks to our friends for their seasonal greetings you’ll hear in the show;

JLynn Warner; https://www.instagram.com/jlwarner72/

Tony Perna; https://www.instagram.com/perna.t/

Michael Munshaw; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/

Andrei Ausch; https://www.instagram.com/drestudios/

Do please support our featured artists, appreciate their work, and tell them we sent ya!

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Our email; [email protected]

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GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about!

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Instagram Links;

MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ

This week we look at the trend of late for ‘the hobby’ to circle the wagons when a perceived predatory newbie steps up. At what point is this suspicious welcome bouquet actually damaging to the Marvel cards scene? How can the hobby welcome those attracted by the current spike in Marvel cards popularity and visibility, without tarring & feathering those attracted to the shinier cards that are popular, while ALSO policing those making moves from the sport & investment side (which many perceive as ‘the dark side’). Lots to chew on, we get into it. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Artist Intro – HUGE thanks to the master BORIS VALLEJO for this week’s opener – you can find Boris on his brand new Instagram feed here;

https://www.instagram.com/borisvallejoartist/

Do please support our featured artists, appreciate their work, and tell them we sent ya!

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As always friends, YOU can help us by;

- suggesting content you want to hear

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Our email; [email protected]

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GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about!

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ALL of our links are now here; https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod

Instagram Links;

MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ

What happens when a major voice in the hobby burns out? Find out this week as we discuss Norrin’s recent break and generally have a good natter about the pressures of being ‘all in’ to Marvel cards in 2021. Ian swears a bit and reads inspirational quotes. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Artist Intro – HUGE thanks to TONY AND ELAINE PERNA for this week’s opener – you can find their awesome sets and artwork here;

Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/PernaStudiosTradingCards/

Deviant; https://www.deviantart.com/pernastudios

Tony; IN - https://www.instagram.com/perna.t/?hl=en Deviant - https://www.deviantart.com/tonyperna

Elaine; IN - https://www.instagram.com/elaine.perna/?hl=en Deviant - https://www.deviantart.com/elaineperna

Do please support our featured artists, appreciate their work, and tell them we sent ya!

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As always friends, YOU can help us by;

- suggesting content you want to hear

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Our email; [email protected]

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GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about!

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ALL of our links are now here; https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod

Instagram Links;

MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ

We are back baby! And we waste no time in getting into the scant details released so far about the return of Marvel Beginnings, added to Upper Deck’s slate for April 2022. We reminisce about what made the OG so great, and ponder the meagre clues in the set announcement. We also, as it turns out, spend a fair amount of time discussing one single image which (it later transpires) was part of the artwork for the original set. Madness? Probably - it’s been too long. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Here's the intel on 2022 Upper Deck Marvel Beginnings Volume 1;

https://www.beckett.com/news/2022-upper-deck-marvel-beginnings-volume-1-trading-cards/

https://gogts.net/2022-marvel-beginnings-volume-one-trading-cards/

https://www.cardboardconnection.com/upper-deck-marvel-beginnings-volume-1-trading-cards

HUGE thanks to SIMONE BIANCHI for this week’s intro – you can find Simone’s awesome work here;

Website; https://www.simonebianchi.com/en/

Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/simone.bianchi.376

Twitter; https://twitter.com/SBianchiArt

Instagram; https://instagram.com/simonebianchiart

Do please support our featured artists, appreciate their work, and tell them we sent ya!

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- suggesting content you want to hear

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Our email; [email protected]

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GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about!

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Instagram Links;

MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ

This week we ask the question ‘What’s the entry point?’ for Marvel cards. With prices on the rise, how realistic is it to be collecting by buying sealed product? How much of a risk is 90’s sealed product? We talk about little Jimmy Jones from Bootstrap, Missouri, and hypothesise how he might get involved in the hobby in years to come. Then we talk EXIT plans, and collectors who have walked away from the hobby. Some thought provoking stuff – listen in and tell us YOUR views. Oh, also, Ian unleashes his inner Brony. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Huge thanks to Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast for this week’s intro, who can be found on all fine podcast platforms and also here;

Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/rebelbasecard/?hl=en

Anchor; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/rebelbasecard/

Twitter; https://twitter.com/rebelbasecard

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As always friends, YOU can help us by;

- suggesting content you want to hear

- sharing the podcast with friends

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Our email; [email protected]

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GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about!

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ALL of our links are now here; https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod

Instagram Links;

MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ

A fun All Hallows Eve chat this week about collecting and hunting strategically on e-Pack – and when your budget is set/finite, how to maximise what you pull. Very much a conversation starter – do reach out with any questions or experiences of how you’ve done this. Episode title could also have been “If you do spend, be strategic!”. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Artist Intro – HUGE thanks to Jay Peteranetz for this week’s opener – you can find his awesome work here;

https://www.jpeteranetz.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jpeteranetz/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/jpeteranetz

https://twitter.com/jpeteranetz

Do please support our featured artists, appreciate their work, and tell them we sent ya!

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As always friends, YOU can help us by;

- suggesting content you want to hear

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Our email; [email protected]

LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL; https://anchor.fm/mccp/message 😊

GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about!

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ALL of our links are now here; https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod

Instagram Links;

MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ

We did a LIVE episode on our Instagram feed – and we talk about the rabbit holes one goes down as a character collector; cards are shown, stickers are glimpsed and Norrin has an awesome pot plant. You can see this episode in all its visual glory here on our Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/p/CVk6EdKgFbe/- Please give us a follow! This episode is best viewed, however this audio is for all y’all who like to listen only. Note – this episode has NOT had any bleeping added for profanity so possibly NSFW if playing aloud.

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As always friends, YOU can help us by;

- suggesting content you want to hear

- sharing the podcast with friends

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Our email; [email protected]

LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL; https://anchor.fm/mccp/message 😊

GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about!

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ALL of our links are now here; https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod

Instagram Links;

MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/

Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector

Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/

Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ