New Mars Attacks Books from IDW Limited

September 18, 2013, 06:35 PM

Nate C M

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Originally posted by chesspieceface:
Well, no tracking information for me, but that's OK since I received the books. They are handsome Mars Attacks keepsakes, and beautifully made.

As far as the sketches included, No "Nar!" or Charles Hall for me, although there was only about a 8% chance I'd get one or the other between my two books, so I'm not too disappointed, especially since I did get a couple of artists whose work I enjoy.

I got copy 96 with an Apricot Mantle sketch and Copy 98 with a Chris Uminga sketch.

Both artists are limited to 25 cards each. Uminga, I've seen before on Star Wars sketches, but Mantle is new to me. Anyway, he's pretty good!

I can't get Photobucket to upload pictures currently, so here's Apricot's Tumblr page showing all of his cards, all in simple colored pencil, and pretty spectacular color considering that. Mine is right in the center of the image, the one with the Martian reaching out his hand towards you.

http://apricotmantle.tumblr.co...tackscards-i-created

Thanks, IDW, a long wait, but worth it where I am concerned. Better something takes a while and looks this nice, than something is rushed and quality is compromised. Idea and Design does indeed Work when it's done this well.

Awesome! I really liked Apricot Mantle's cards, and the one you pulled is definitely one of my faves. Glad you liked the books. (Lol at "Idea & Design does indeed Work.)

September 18, 2013, 07:29 PM

treksearcher

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Originally posted by Nate C M:
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Originally posted by treksearcher:
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Originally posted by Nate C M:
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Originally posted by treksearcher:
Still not receiving shipping info, I received shipping details on Blue Book very quickly so wonder what the delay is?

Just spoke to the shipping manager, as of today all Reds should have gone out. If you don't have tracking by EOD e-mail me. Nate@idwpublishing.com

Hi Nate

email sent, hope you can help me.

Thanks

Alan

Tracking info sent. Let me know when the books arrive!

Not received tracking details yet?

September 18, 2013, 08:59 PM

Nate C M

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Originally posted by treksearcher:
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Originally posted by Nate C M:
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Originally posted by treksearcher:
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Originally posted by Nate C M:
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Originally posted by treksearcher:
Still not receiving shipping info, I received shipping details on Blue Book very quickly so wonder what the delay is?

Just spoke to the shipping manager, as of today all Reds should have gone out. If you don't have tracking by EOD e-mail me. Nate@idwpublishing.com

Hi Nate

email sent, hope you can help me.

Thanks

Alan

Tracking info sent. Let me know when the books arrive!

Not received tracking details yet?

Re-sent.

September 19, 2013, 04:12 AM

treksearcher

Tracking received now, thanks again Nate.

Tracking states was attempted to be delivered yesterday and will try again today so hopefully will post a scan of the sketch later today.

September 19, 2013, 09:11 AM

treksearcher

Red book received. Will post scan of sketch shortly.

September 19, 2013, 09:23 AM

treksearcher

Here is my Sketch from Red Book, Artist Charles Hall;

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September 19, 2013, 09:28 AM

wolfie

Can't go wrong with a Charles Hall sketch.

September 19, 2013, 10:16 AM

vampy

YOU LUCKY MAKAM OTE]Originally posted by treksearcher:
Here is my Sketch from Red Book, Artist Charles Hall;

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September 19, 2013, 05:50 PM

Nate C M

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Originally posted by Nate C M:
Congrats on the pull! Here's a slightly cleaned up image for this card:

September 19, 2013, 11:13 PM

LUZNDAVE

I received book 95. Not sure who the artist is though.

September 20, 2013, 07:56 AM

Kevin F

My two red books arrived a little while ago. They were numbers 90 and 97. I have one sketch by Alex Deligiannis and the other is unknown. I'll post scans later.

In case anyone was still thinking about ordering either a Blue or Red Label book, you're too late as the IDW website is hsowing both as being Sold Out. So congratulations to IDW on a successful product release

September 20, 2013, 09:10 AM

Batman

# 99 of 250 still waiting for my other book to arrive.

September 20, 2013, 09:37 AM

Kevin F

Here are my two sketches. The one on the left is by Alex Deligiannis, I think the one on the right is Chris Uminga but I've attached the signature in the hope someone can verify that:

September 20, 2013, 01:12 PM

Nate C M

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Originally posted by Kevin F:
My two red books arrived a little while ago. They were numbers 90 and 97. I have one sketch by Alex Deligiannis and the other is unknown. I'll post scans later.

In case anyone was still thinking about ordering either a Blue or Red Label book, you're too late as the IDW website is hsowing both as being Sold Out. So congratulations to IDW on a successful product release

Thanks! This book's sold quite well. There's going to be a few more copies available in the future. They need to be built & wrapped still, production's taken a lot of time. BUT - we'll go back out when they're ready. Not interested in another long pre-order. Lesson learned.

September 20, 2013, 07:28 PM

pendragon

Earlier on I posted that I received my Red Book and that the sketch card it contained was less then adequate for the price paid. After someone suggested I get in contact with Nate from IDW I did just that. After our conversation I was able to buy an additional Red Book based on the fact that I think this collectible is all around beautiful. I just received the book today and after opening it I nearly had a heart attack for this is the card I got...

I believe my utterance was HOLY ****!!

My thanks to Nate and the team at IDW. Great job!

September 20, 2013, 08:44 PM

chesspieceface

Wow! That's probably the best single sketch in the set, congrats. I'm glad it worked out for you.

Looking at the posts, I see our members got most of the 90's in the serial numbers, and there was a good mix of cards in those plus a NAR! and a Charles Hall from really just a handful of breakdowns. I was definitely happy with mine.

Could be the NSU Cardtalkers Mojo has struck again!

September 20, 2013, 08:46 PM

chesspieceface

Kevin F:
...I think the one on the right is Chris Uminga but I've attached the signature in the hope someone can verify that.

Yes, I can, it is Chris Uminga for sure on that one. I have one, too.

Now, back to the NAR! love sure to follow...

September 20, 2013, 08:58 PM

LUZNDAVE

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Originally posted by pendragon:
Earlier on I posted that I received my Red Book and that the sketch card it contained was less then adequate for the price paid. After someone suggested I get in contact with Nate from IDW I did just that. After our conversation I was able to buy an additional Red Book based on the fact that I think this collectible is all around beautiful. I just received the book today and after opening it I nearly had a heart attack for this is the card I got...

I believe my utterance was HOLY ****!!

My thanks to Nate and the team at IDW. Great job!

Congrats on the amazing Sketch!