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Topps release Dr Who Alien Attax.

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January 20, 2013, 11:56 AM
wolfie
Topps release Dr Who Alien Attax.
With a release date of March 2013 Topps will release Dr Who Alien Attax.

Following on from their Marvel and Star Wars releases comes this set of everyone's fave doctor.

The set will be along the same lines as the above with base cards, foils and rainbow foils.

The quality of the cards is superb and at a cheap and affordable price for everyone.

Well done Topps. Clap

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January 20, 2013, 04:21 PM
wolfie
First bit of bad news is that Topps have incresed the pack price for this set over the other sets they have released. Frown

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January 20, 2013, 04:29 PM
hammer
Interesting - as usual nothing on the Topps Europe site Shake Head
January 20, 2013, 09:07 PM
ifish73
Is that a UK only release? It would be nice to find some at the Philly show!
January 21, 2013, 12:03 AM
Lovemesomecards
Yippee! I'm with ifish73 will these be a available on those on the other side of the pond, or will I need to work my UK connections to procure them?

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January 21, 2013, 03:37 AM
paul hart
Hi
I heard somewhere these are going to be
£1.99 a 9 card pack-which is a huge increase
Over normall atrax product,but in keeping
With other who releases.
Tin also available with animotion card.
January 21, 2013, 07:59 AM
wolfie
Yes that is correct Paul. I remember the last time somebody put all the prices up on a release, Torchwood, and we all know what a disaster that turned out to be.

Presumably it will cost no more to make these cards than for any other Attax set so the price increase is just ripping everyone off but only if you buy them of course.

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January 21, 2013, 09:55 AM
Sci-FiPlanet
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Yes that is correct Paul. I remember the last time somebody put all the prices up on a release, Torchwood, and we all know what a disaster that turned out to be.


Licensing and protective pricing go hand in hand with the BBC. I dont think it's topps doing the gouging it will be the BBC who think it's worth that much. They are a real pain in the butt to deal with. Torchwood's RRP 2.99 but it died a death. The tins are all the same price so I am wondering if the £1.99 thing is a typo. I mean Dr Who is NOT bigger than Star Wars.

This is the tin:

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January 21, 2013, 04:02 PM
Triple-Frog
Trying to cash in on the hot new assistant I see Drool .If all the cards were of her I might consider buying some Big Grin .
January 21, 2013, 04:13 PM
wolfie
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Originally posted by Sci-FiPlanet:

Licensing and protective pricing go hand in hand with the BBC.



Do you mean the BBC can give the manufacturer a minimum selling price or they do not get the licence?

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January 21, 2013, 05:29 PM
Sci-FiPlanet
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Originally posted by wolfie:
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Originally posted by Sci-FiPlanet:

Licensing and protective pricing go hand in hand with the BBC.



Do you mean the BBC can give the manufacturer a minimum selling price or they do not get the licence?


It all comes down to terms, but the BBC had been releasing Who cards from in house (printed by Cardamundi)at around the same price point. My guess however would be that they charged a very high premium for the license and the higher price if true, will help recoup some of the revenue, as this Dr Who not be nearly the international seller that there Force Attax line has been, it simply hasn't got the same large international fan base. Topps Europe has a obtained an overall BBC license not just the Dr Who property, though the terms are not known so they may have to negotiate individual terms for each product.

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January 22, 2013, 03:14 AM
hammer
I'm still hoping for another sticker release - last one though was 2010!
January 22, 2013, 08:58 AM
ifish73
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Originally posted by hammer:
I'm still hoping for another sticker release - last one though was 2010!


Sticker release? I am so jealous of you guys on that side of the world!
January 22, 2013, 11:30 AM
hammer
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Originally posted by ifish73:
quote:
Originally posted by hammer:
I'm still hoping for another sticker release - last one though was 2010!


Sticker release? I am so jealous of you guys on that side of the world!


Got 3 different DR Who sticker sets from Topps Europe Smile
January 22, 2013, 01:00 PM
WOMBLE
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Originally posted by hammer:
Got 3 different DR Who sticker sets from Topps Europe Smile


Hi Hammer, count them again, there are four sticker sets. Wink
January 22, 2013, 03:05 PM
ifish73
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Originally posted by WOMBLE:
quote:
Originally posted by hammer:
Got 3 different DR Who sticker sets from Topps Europe Smile


Hi Hammer, count them again, there are four sticker sets. Wink


I hate you all Big Grin
January 22, 2013, 11:24 PM
Lovemesomecards
Man you guys are some lucky ducks - color me extremely jealous. Stickers that is too awesome!

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January 23, 2013, 03:06 AM
hammer
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Originally posted by WOMBLE:
quote:
Originally posted by hammer:
Got 3 different DR Who sticker sets from Topps Europe Smile


Hi Hammer, count them again, there are four sticker sets. Wink


Blimey you are right 4 Sets and the first set even had a hardback binder as well. I am disappointed that they stopped in 2010 these are VERY nice sticker books Smile

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March 11, 2013, 08:30 AM
wolfie
Are these out yet or is it late March?

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March 11, 2013, 09:17 AM
hammer
My understanding is that it is late March. As usual NOTHING on the Topps Europe web-Site