That Card Collectors Podcast

So, Marvel Masterpieces 2020 came out 2 months ago. How was it? How was it received? What we do and don’t like PLUS more on the fickle yet giddy world of Marvel trading cards. Ian gets feisty and we get meta at the end. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Link to all Dave Palumbo’s original paintings; http://dvpalumbo.com/marvelmasterpieces1....

Fresh off the giddy heights of Bianchi, we dive into a preview of 2021 Upper Deck Marvel X-Men Metal Universe. We talk about some 2020 collecting trends, keeping things sealed, and ‘parallel fatigue’. Norrin growls suggestively. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Here's the intel on Marvel X-Men Metal Universe; https://gogts.net/2021-upper-d...

Honoured this week to welcome award-winning artist & Marvel Masterpieces 2018 creator Simone Bianchi. Joined also by his sister Gloria, we talk about Simone’s recent Amazing Talent exhibition, working on Masterpieces, his inspirations, life in Lucca and the importance of ‘silent space’ in artwork. Simone is delightfully passionate, as is his unedited language so avert your ears if offended – o...

Bobby Niz joins us, known as ‘Gregg Bobby’ or ‘Captain 69’ in the community. He collects cards serial numbered to 69. Fun times ahoy, and a great conversation about collecting and how the MTG scene compares to Marvel cards. We touch on MM2020 collector frustrations & completionist mentality, and fair warning; there is some saucy humour throughout. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we...

Marcia Dye, artist for Topps, Upper Deck and numerous other great card companies, joins us this week. We talk about how working on Star Wars sets compares to the Marvel ones, her skill at drawing faces and we’re also joined by her talented daughter Kitty-Lydia. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Alan Partridge statue; https://www.bbc.co.uk/n...

Mark Marquez is one of the OG members of the Marvel Masterpieces Collectors group, and has an amazing collection of Thanos, Black Cat and other 2016 MM cards. He also owns a full set of pack pulled MM2016 sketch cards, one from EVERY artist. We are, truly, unworthy – great discussion within, and again this was recorded just prior to MM2020 release. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we dis...

Pat King is an actor, stunt performer, cosplayer and model. He modelled for 28 pieces for Dave Palumbo on Marvel Masterpieces 2020. Hear his tales of unleashing his (not so inner) Kraven, on ‘being Deadpool’ and performing as Wolverine. We couldn’t tell where the card stopped and the man began – enjoy! Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Pat’...

Brad Galli, sports broadcaster and Marvel fan joins us to tell of his MCU set successes, his sports card to Marvel card journey, and his lovely kids join the fun and whisk him away. We then eulogise Chadwick Boseman and open (one the last boxes of) Avengers Endgame on e-Pack. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Brad’s Facebook page; https://w...

Artist Michael Munshaw joins us this week for a fun conversation about sketch card creation, collectors influencing character choices, local wrestlers and cats. Long-time supporter of our show, we’re thrilled to give Mike the spotlight and hear his wonderfully positive approach to the hobby. And for those easily confused, this episode was recorded a month before MM2020 released. Our ‘tasting notes...

We touch on Topps Marvel Legends on our way to swing with Spider-Man Archives to celebrate Spidey’s birthday. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Ian on MATP episode 69; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/69-ian-taylor-of-the-marvel-card-collectors-podcast Rodney Roberts on Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/theartnerrd/ Spider-Man Ar...

David Palumbo joins us this week to talk about his work on Marvel Masterpieces 2020. We hear how Dave approached the work, hear about his process and the other work he has done. And once the set is out, Dave has promised to return so watch this space folks! For more cool Masterpieces news and chat, join MMC on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/MarvelMasterpiecesCollectors and our ‘tasting n...

Amanda Zee of The Graded Gamer joins us to talk about grading trading cards, how it works, what to consider and what she collects. James Blunt gives us some tasty zingers and thick card stock is given stinky side-eye . Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Here's where you can find Amanda; http://www.thegradedgamer.com/ https://www.instagram.co...

Just the two of us this week, but LOTS to catch up on. There are shout-outs galore to many fine folk, plus we take a listener voicemail and preview the incoming Marvel Ages set from Upper Deck. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Here's the intel on Marvel Ages; https://gogts.net/2020-upper-deck-marvel-ages-trading-cards/# https://gogts.net/w...

Jennifer Wu is behind some of the biggest Marvel sets in recent years, and along with her colleagues has worked on art direction and now brand management. She talks about her art background, her love of Squirrel Girl, and what it’s like to “Hug A Hildebrandt”. Thank you once again to Upper Deck for allowing access to your team, and our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images we discuss - can be fou...

Our MCU Correspondent Brian Bode returns this week with news of the e-Pack release of Endgame & Captain Marvel. We talk about the Exquisite brand coming into non-sports entertainment cards and muse over values of unappreciated ‘gems’. Our new buddy Caden gets a mention and much more lies within. Images of the wonderful Endgame achievements and more are on our ‘tasting notes’ and can be found via o...

Erik Gist joins us this week from literally over the road from the Upper Deck offices. He talks about his work on Marvel Flair 2019, doing work for Marvel and fulfilling a childhood ambition in doing so. And we have another dog (or two) on the podcast. Erik’s work is on our ‘tasting notes’ - featuring images we discuss – and can be found via our Facebook page. The Thing painting video; https://you...

Huge excitement this week to welcome Bubby Johanson onto the show. Bubby is the man behind some of the major sets from Upper Deck, shaping the direction and product line-up for years since and to come. Hear how Marvel Beginnings checklist is worth $2000, and other great insights on set development. Thank you to Upper Deck for allowing access to your team, and our ‘tasting notes’ - featuring images...

Audio of our video preview that went up on our YouTube channel to announce the Marvel Masterpieces 2020 set with art by David Palumbo. The video is here https://youtu.be/b7gPtcJIIAM and the set will be in stores September 2020. Thank you to Upper Deck for allowing us to be part of this exciting announcement! Come join us in MMC on Facebook to discuss this and all MM releases! =========== As always...

Jason Marconnet, another Florida based collector, is welcome this week, and we get into his love for Spider-Man 2099, MCU set e-Pack exclusives and a rather ‘Strange’ mystery. Our ‘tasting notes’ - featuring images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Artist Intro – HUGE thanks to JASON MARK SOBOL for this week’s intro. You can find his awesome works here; https://www.instagram.com/jas...

Just the two of us, chatting about looking after other collectors and not spending too much. We get deep, and then we get excited about the UK Panini Marvel 80th Anniversary stickers and cards. The latter Panini portion of this episode will be available as a video on our YouTube channel. And keep ‘Walken’ to the very end of the credits folks 😉 Our ‘tasting notes’ - featuring images we discuss - c...

We welcome Jason Masherah, Upper Deck President, to the show this week. Jason tells us his origin story, plus the origin stories of both Marvel Masterpieces 2016 and also the e-Pack platform. Seriously worth a listen for some insights into the Upper Deck company, and their approach to Marvel trading cards. No visuals to speak of this week folks, but for a handsome picture of Jason on our episode ‘...

This week we welcome Ken Baroff, formerly of Impel/Skybox, and the “Father of the 9up” (or one of them anyway). Ken talks about how the early 90’s sets were planned, marketed and how the sets were designed with a ‘collector first’ mentality. Norrin squeals a fair bit and it was super awesome to hear some of the secret history of how Marvel Universe, Masterpieces and others were made. As ever, many...

Year 2 starts with a look at a hotly anticipated release from Upper Deck – Marvel Anime, due for release August 2020, with original art from Peach Momoko. Plus, Ian attempts Japanese. And fails. Our ‘tasting notes’ - featuring images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. The sell sheet is linked to from GoGTS; https://gogts.net/2020-upper-deck-marvel-anime-trading-cards/ Direct sell she...

Our first birthday on the day this drops, so who better to celebrate it with than legendary award winning artists Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo. ‘Nuff said! Our ‘tasting notes’ - featuring images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page, and an edited video version of some of this interview soon on our YouTube channel – like and subscribe, link below. Their website is here; https://www.boris...

Brian Bode joins us this week, to tell us all about MCU autograph cards, an area which perhaps needs more focus in our hobby and on our show. So Brain is now our official MCU Card Correspondent, and fills us in on scarcity, investing, collection focus and values. Our ‘tasting notes’ - featuring images we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. NEXT WEEK is our 50th episode and first birthday...