We get kinda serious for a hot minute this week, and focus on collector experiences with overspending. There’s talk of how far is TOO far when it comes to pack prices for two thirds of the contents being digital, plus we talk FOMO, getting into debt and more. Huge thanks to all of the collectors who shared experiences and views with us for this episode, and we hope this episode can help if you’ve any financial issues related to buying cards. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Artist Intro – HUGE thanks to JERRY BENNETT for this week’s intro. You can find his awesome works here;

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

https://www.facebook.com/thejerrybennett/

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

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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

We all make mistakes, but when card makers make mistakes, they can become collectors’ items in their own right. We’re thrilled to speak this week to Tommy Henderson, who collects the cards nobody loves – the errors, the weird variants, the obscure and the true WTF cards. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Here's the link to Tommy’s collection group on Facey; https://www.facebook.com/groups/761987264655828

Episode Intro – HUGE thanks to BOB BUDIANSKY, former Executive Editor and Special Projects Editor at Marvel Comics, for this week’s opener.

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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 preview the new Marvel’s Black Widow set from Upper Deck, which will be exclusive to their e-Pack platform. We get enthused again by The Pernas and Ian opens Lego Minifigs. Please note – the plural of Lego is Lego; that is official. Message ends. 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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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

So… what IS ‘vintage’ when it comes to Marvel cards? Thanks to some great thought starters from the community, we muse on this and come up with (what we think) is a decent yardstick for how to standardise ‘eras’ of Marvel cards! Clue; we don’t consider most 90’s to be ‘vintage’. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

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

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

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

- 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

We get into Marvel Unbound, so far. This new-ish weekly release of Upper Deck’s new ‘living set’ format, only available on the e-Pack platform, with all new original artwork by Fred.Ian. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Here's the intel on Marvel Unbound; https://www.upperdeckepack.com/News/7672/Marvel_Unbound_is_Coming_Soon_to_Upper_Deck_e_Pack__

The achievements; https://www.upperdeckepack.com/Achievements/?filters=Active_1%2CProduct_6be9fddfdc

And the original art; https://kirbyscomicartshop.com/collections/fred-ian-marvel-unbound-original-art

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

Please do check out Ingrid’s site here; www.ingridkvhardy.com

Plus The Art Of Sketch Cards Volume 2 here; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theartofsketchcards/the-art-of-sketch-cards-volume-2

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

- sharing the podcast with friends

- liking, starring & leaving a review on our FB page, or wherever you listen

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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

His exploits are legend. His commitment unwavering. And he speaks exclusively to Ian and Norrin – yes, folks – it’s Mr FUXM himself. Hear from Alan about the WHY behind his passionate pursuit of Fleer Ultra X-Men 2018 cards. We hear about Alan’s reasons for collecting the set, his learning curve with modern card collecting, and his goals. Nobody else we know keeps their cards in a concrete bunker, and we also get into some FUXM Therapy! With possibly more jaw-on-the-floor moments than any episode to date, HUGE thanks to Alan for making time in his very busy day-to-day to share his passion with the hobby. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

For those unfamiliar with the set, see here; https://www.cardboardconnection.com/2018-fleer-ultra-x-men-trading-cards

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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

Your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man is going METAL – with the newly announced 2021 Skybox Marvel Metal Universe Spider-Man set, scheduled for release Dec 2021. We dig into what’s been released so far, what the set is and what’s gonna be a challenge to get! There’s also a giveaway of an X-Men Metal Universe box on our Instagram. It’s like Christmas up in here! Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Here's the intel on Marvel Metal Universe Spider-Man;

https://www.cardboardconnection.com/marvel-metal-universe-spider-man-trading-cards

https://www.steelcitycollectibles.com/i/2021-upper-deck-marvel-metal-universe-spider-man-hobby-box

https://www.beckett.com/news/skybox-marvel-metal-universe-spider-man-trading-cards/

Go here for the giveaway (open for a week from this episode release);

https://www.instagram.com/themccpod/

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

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

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

- sharing the podcast with friends

- liking, starring & leaving a review on our FB page, or wherever you listen

- getting involved by leaving voicemails & sending in emails/messages/comments

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

This week we welcome the man behind the curtain at Upper Deck’s e-Pack platform – Daniel Machado, Content Manager at Upper Deck. We hear about how Daniel came to work at Upper Deck, and about his journey through e-Pack including the V2.0 site upgrade in late 2020. Daniel then kindly tackles a whole bucketload of collector questions and suggestions for the site. We also say farewell to a beloved Upper Deck friend! HUGE thanks to Daniel for his time and the Upper Deck team for making this happen! Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Keep an eye on the Upper Deck website and social feeds for card 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

- sharing the podcast with friends

- liking, starring & leaving a review on our FB page, or wherever you listen

- getting involved by leaving voicemails & sending in emails/messages/comments

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

The phone lines melted, so we call on our friend Billy Vezzosi aka WATCH ME OPEN to help us handle the weight of collector questions. Hear about how Billy discovered the joy of opening, and rejoice as we deal with more weighty hobby questions. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

Thanks Billy for joining us – you can find him on these fine interweb portals;

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjU0J7eAOlXEnIyxAvZMoDQ

https://www.facebook.com/WatchMeOpen

https://www.instagram.com/Watch_Me_Open/

Live box opens every Wednesday!

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As always friends, YOU can help us by;

- suggesting content you want to hear

- sharing the podcast with friends

- liking, starring & leaving a review on our FB page, or wherever you listen

- getting involved by leaving voicemails & sending in emails/messages/comments

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

The phone lines are open, the questions submitted, and we dive into a new batch of collector questions. Should you grade a serial numbered card, how much importance does Disney ownership have for the future of Marvel cards, and what’s the deal with release dates anyway? As always, these are just our take on it folks, but it’s a shit ton of fun nevertheless. Game over man! Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page.

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

https://www.instagram.com/elfieleb2art/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/elfieleb/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mDplhsl72marqq3TL876w

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

- sharing the podcast with friends

- liking, starring & leaving a review on our FB page, or wherever you listen

- getting involved by leaving voicemails & sending in emails/messages/comments

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