Topps artwork vs SDS artwork
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@IIJACKINTHBOXII said in Topps artwork vs SDS artwork:
It used to be all real cards. I believe immortals were among the first cards SDS designed. After immortals, real topps cards became more and more scarce.
Griffey's Hardware Card from 17 stands out as the sexiest card to ever grace this game.
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The problem, especially for the older legends, is that some of those real-life cards look REALLY bad.
I mean, this isn't exactly the best and the brightest.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7woAAOSwEg9ekxqg/s-l300.jpg
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Nc0AAOSwUPVcEDoz/s-l300.jpg
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@mjfc_363 said in Topps artwork vs SDS artwork:
Idk about you all, but I much prefer the original look of a card as opposed to the awards card or Sig card artwork. For example I like the look of the 95 all star McCovey card better than SIG or Awards. That’s not to say they didn’t do a good job with those. I like awards cards better than the SIG. I just prefer the original card look. Anybody else feel this way?
That’s one specific card. Some are better some aren’t. It’s as easy as that. Bryce MVP and live series are both great, but I prefer the MVP artwork.
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@Ikasnu said in Topps artwork vs SDS artwork:
I proposed this idea a while ago and its something that should be used. Keep the current system, but change the art to actual cards.
A Trevor Story signature would be a scan of an actual Trevor Story signature released card from that year.
Award series would be another example. Take say a Trevor Story card from the High Tek series and make that an AS card. His Signature can be a silver ink Tier One series card.
While I like the idea of bringing actual Topps designs, imo the High Tek series Topps has put out in the past is pretty ugly, but I get that is preference.
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@eatyum said in Topps artwork vs SDS artwork:
@Ikasnu said in Topps artwork vs SDS artwork:
I proposed this idea a while ago and its something that should be used. Keep the current system, but change the art to actual cards.
A Trevor Story signature would be a scan of an actual Trevor Story signature released card from that year.
Award series would be another example. Take say a Trevor Story card from the High Tek series and make that an AS card. His Signature can be a silver ink Tier One series card.
While I like the idea of bringing actual Topps designs, imo the High Tek series Topps has put out in the past is pretty ugly, but I get that is preference.
Ideally I'd ask for Triple Threads, Tier One, Museum series and the Sapphire series.
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The Harper and Donaldson Awards cards are awesome though. So is Future Stars Murphy and LS Winkler.
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I stopped collecting cards in the early 90s so I'm not really wedded to anything current but the Topps 87 (wood grain border) are my favorites ever. As a designer (I've been in the design field since 1994) I like a nice even mix of actual cards (I love the nostalgic aspect) but I love the concept and series cards as well (Signature Series and Finest). I tend to design things on the cleaner side so I actually love the look and feel of the Signature Series. I can see how the Finest weren't for everyone but I love how they used color blocking to offset the player art.
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I wish SDS had access to use Score and Upper Deck cards. They were the ones that pushed the envelope to use more than just spring training headshots and the Score Dream Team sets are serious works of art.
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I mean, you tell me which card looks better:
Topps: https://images.psacard.com/s3/cu-psa/cardfacts/1985-topps-704-cal-ripken-jr-43050.jpg?h=600&s.roundcorners=10
SDS Awards: https://theshownation.com/mlb20/items/e7707ca4606e44620b2cf0e8ba7357d6
Score: https://kronozio.blob.core.windows.net/images/card/c48d4a3acfac4466ae44218134613401_front.jpg -
@SaveFarris said in Topps artwork vs SDS artwork:
The problem, especially for the older legends, is that some of those real-life cards look REALLY bad.
I mean, this isn't exactly the best and the brightest.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7woAAOSwEg9ekxqg/s-l300.jpg
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Nc0AAOSwUPVcEDoz/s-l300.jpg
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61SgNf17REL._AC_SL1120_.jpgI don't know...I love that 1977 Foster card.
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@SaveFarris said in Topps artwork vs SDS artwork:
The problem, especially for the older legends, is that some of those real-life cards look REALLY bad.
I mean, this isn't exactly the best and the brightest.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7woAAOSwEg9ekxqg/s-l300.jpg
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Nc0AAOSwUPVcEDoz/s-l300.jpg
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61SgNf17REL._AC_SL1120_.jpgIs it me or George Foster look like The Simpson's
gimongus Ken Griffey !? Lol -
The only card that I can say that had major problems with all year was the mustache-less Mike Schmidt FotF card.
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@skywalker_25 said in Topps artwork vs SDS artwork:
The only card that I can say that had major problems with all year was the mustache-less Mike Schmidt FotF card.
Don’t forget Matt Williams.
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@SaveFarris said in Topps artwork vs SDS artwork:
I mean, you tell me which card looks better:
Topps: https://images.psacard.com/s3/cu-psa/cardfacts/1985-topps-704-cal-ripken-jr-43050.jpg?h=600&s.roundcorners=10
SDS Awards: https://theshownation.com/mlb20/items/e7707ca4606e44620b2cf0e8ba7357d6
Score: https://kronozio.blob.core.windows.net/images/card/c48d4a3acfac4466ae44218134613401_front.jpgLet's keep it consistent. 1991 Cal Ripken.
SDS does a great job with their awards cards. I love how the Prime just outlines the original card art, but for signatures I'd rather see the OG card with a sig on it.
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