Marvel Beginnings!

Yes, they're back and this week we get into a box of Volume 2 Series 2 to see what's inside (spoiler - Keith isn't in the box).

Mad box hits aplenty plus we have room for even more MMXL love, and our first speculation on the 'what next' of the Marvel licence.

Finally, we dive into the first ever UK exclusive Topps Marvel Chrome release – link here https://launchesuk.topps.com/en-US/launch/marvel-topps-chrome-2024 - and Ian's daughter unveils her new podcast logo. Sorry Mike.

Speaking of Mike - you can hear the suave and sultry tones of Michael Munshaw on the audio version of this episode - and eyeball his glory here; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/

Audio (the full experience); The main audio format of this podcast episode is here; https://tinyurl.com/TheMCCPod214 or on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelCardCollectorsPodcast/podcasts

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Marvel Jerks podcast; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gingieverse-cards-marvel-jerks/id1668559490

Meanwhile At The Podcast; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

This week, we look at the positive efforts being made in The Hobby to ensure that card information is democratically open to all. Keith Boyle of Hobby Archival (and the I Want More Comics store in Thornton, CO) joins us to talk about his open source 'wiki' using the Fandom platform.

We talk about Keith's efforts to scan over 30 thousand cards to date, how the site is designed and how everyone can help make it better. We also talk about information as a resource - one which can sometimes be held for personal gain, to the detriment of others. More knowledge, and power, to all is the message here.

The database link is here; https://marvel-collectible-cards.fandom.com/wiki/Marvel_Collectible_Cards_Wiki - do please browse, use and most importantly contribute any information you can.

Give Keith a follow on IG here for great breaks and hobby info; https://www.instagram.com/hobbyarchival/

Who else, but the magical Tony & Elaine Perna to open this clarion call episode's audio version – you can find and follow their wonderful work and posts here; https://www.facebook.com/PernaStudiosTradingCards

Audio (the full experience); The main audio format of this podcast episode is here; https://tinyurl.com/TheMCCPod213 or on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelCardCollectorsPodcast/podcasts

YouTube (to see us); https://youtu.be/7NtKwhZ_KyA

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The podcast creative and logos is by Michael Munshaw, find him on IG here; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/

ALL of our links are here; ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod⁠

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Marvel Jerks podcast; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gingieverse-cards-marvel-jerks/id1668559490

Meanwhile At The Podcast; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Recorded in May 2024, this delayed episode sees Ian gets his GOAT on with a Thor Love & Thunder review, and a late review of Marvel Annual 2022-23.

There's some love for the Glebe Twins, shock at how that sweet sweet PC card you JUST got gets flipped, and then we talk Hobby Misinformation - musing on how collectors find accurate and 'true' information about cards. What happens when someone posts something blatantly untrue, and how should the community respond? Is there a single source of truth?

Lots to chew on and hoping the episode was worth the wait!

Huge love to Mick & Matt Glebe who intro this week’s audio version – you can find and follow their wonderful work and posts here; https://www.facebook.com/glebetwins

Audio (the full experience); The main audio format of this podcast episode is here; https://tinyurl.com/TheMCCPod212 or on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelCardCollectorsPodcast/podcasts

YouTube (to see us); https://youtu.be/Z8py3L9gU7c

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The podcast theme music "Rocket Power" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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The podcast creative and logos is by Michael Munshaw, find him on IG here; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/

ALL of our links are here; ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod⁠

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Marvel Jerks podcast; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gingieverse-cards-marvel-jerks/id1668559490

Meanwhile At The Podcast; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

A rather HUGE experience this week as we open some of the Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces XL cards. A controversial release, and this episode was recorded prior to Joe Jusko posting that he had ‘come to an agreement’ with UD. Nevertheless, we dig it – the art at this scale is vibrant and enormously impactful, deserving of the fresh perspective the larger format brings.

We get confused by the checklist, find out about Wesley’s secret midnight early box opening, and Josh gets rather excited.

Apologies for some of the audio/video glitches in this episode – we blame Zoom!

Joe Jusko gave us his blessing to use his intro to open the audio version of the podcast – you can as always find his wonderful work and posts here; https://www.instagram.com/juskoart/?hl=en

Audio (the full experience); The main audio format of this podcast episode is here; https://tinyurl.com/TheMCCPod211 or on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelCardCollectorsPodcast/podcasts

YouTube (to see us); https://youtu.be/Ophqcogr9HI

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- subscribe, like, star & leave a review wherever you find us, or on our FB page

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Our email; TheMCCPod@gmail.com

The podcast theme music "Rocket Power" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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The podcast creative and logos is by Michael Munshaw, find him on IG here; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/

ALL of our links are here; ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod⁠

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Marvel Jerks podcast; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gingieverse-cards-marvel-jerks/id1668559490

Meanwhile At The Podcast; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Joe Sorensen from Upper Deck returns this week to talk about his adventures at San Diego Comic Con, and the madness of Hall H! He also talks in depth about the development of the convention exclusive X-Men '97 set.

We get into different foil parallels (and how hard they are sometimes to distinguish), and past SDCC exclusives.

Then, Joe hits us with some EXCLUSIVE news about future Upper Deck Marvel happenings. What is it? WHAT IS IT? Watch or listen and find out.

Finally, Joe has questions for US and boy, what a fun time. Thanks to the team again at Upper Deck for this exclusive access and background into their Marvel products.

Audio (the full experience); The main audio format of this podcast episode is here; https://tinyurl.com/TheMCCPod210 or on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelCardCollectorsPodcast/podcasts

YouTube (to see us); https://youtu.be/fUANodrOkhE

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- subscribe, like, star & leave a review wherever you find us, or on our FB page

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Our email; TheMCCPod@gmail.com

The podcast theme music "Rocket Power" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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The podcast creative and logos is by Michael Munshaw, find him on IG here; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/

ALL of our links are here; ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod⁠

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Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Marvel Jerks podcast; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gingieverse-cards-marvel-jerks/id1668559490

Meanwhile At The Podcast; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Recorded in late June 2024 (yeah, we're late - shoot us), Jason, Wesley and Ian get some Marvel Studios She-Hulk and some Marvel Flair 2024 from Upper Deck under our noses and appreciate some shiny original art awesomeness.

There's also a bout of patriotism, some Mental Con love, and healing prayers sent to our intro artist (audio) - Greg Hildebrandt, who's fighting his way back to health as we type. Get well soon Greg!

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

Audio (the full experience); The main audio format of this podcast episode is here; https://tinyurl.com/TheMCCPod209 or on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelCardCollectorsPodcast/podcasts

YouTube (to see us); https://youtu.be/ggaKSsarEnQ

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- subscribe, like, star & leave a review wherever you find us, or on our FB page

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Our email; TheMCCPod@gmail.com

The podcast theme music "Rocket Power" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The podcast creative and logos is by Michael Munshaw, find him on IG here; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/

ALL of our links are here; ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod⁠

===========

Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Marvel Jerks podcast; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gingieverse-cards-marvel-jerks/id1668559490

Meanwhile At The Podcast; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

A dive this week into a dark possibility.... what if Upper Deck's e-Pack site went down... and didn't come back? What do the website terms say are our rights as collectors? Are we s*&t out of luck?

Before that we explore how MCU autograph values have changed as more become available, and Wesley reads a BIG list!

This week’s visuals credit to the great COREY CHENG! Thank you, sir!

This week we rejoice as Bella Rachlin intros this week's audio version - you can find her great works here; https://www.instagram.com/bella_rachlin/?hl=en

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

Audio (the full experience); The main audio format of this podcast episode is here; https://tinyurl.com/TheMCCPod208 or on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelCardCollectorsPodcast/podcasts

YouTube (to see us); https://youtu.be/Tawa_lmoeSM

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As always friends, YOU can help us by;

- subscribe, like, star & leave a review wherever you find us, or on our FB page

- suggesting topics and content you want to hear

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Our email; TheMCCPod@gmail.com

The podcast theme music "Rocket Power" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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The podcast creative and logos is by Michael Munshaw, find him on IG here; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/

ALL of our links are here; ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod⁠

===========

Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Marvel Jerks podcast; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gingieverse-cards-marvel-jerks/id1668559490

Meanwhile At The Podcast; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/

Oliver Harbour, the UK based artist responsible for 13 (yes 13!!) of the most incredible original artworks in the Marvel Flair 2024 set, joins the gang this week.

Not only do we hear Oliver's journey into the giddy world of Marvel cards, but we also get an insight into his process, the concepts behind each piece AND how he's making the thumbnail sketches of this work available for collectors to buy.

This episode stands as proof that Ian isn't a sweary outlier of the English and that English people generally can and will drop F bombs as needed.

You can check out Oliver's work on his Instagram here; https://www.instagram.com/oliver.harbour/

And buy work from him, or talk commissions, here; https://oliverharbour.com/

Audio (the full experience); The main audio format of this podcast episode is here; https://tinyurl.com/TheMCCPod207 or on YouTube here; https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelCardCollectorsPodcast/podcasts

YouTube (to see us); https://youtu.be/BsQS7CWIhiQ

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As always friends, YOU can help us by;

- subscribe, like, star & leave a review wherever you find us, or on our FB page

- suggesting topics and content you want to hear

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GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about!

Our email; TheMCCPod@gmail.com

The podcast theme music "Rocket Power" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The podcast creative and logos is by Michael Munshaw, find him on IG here; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/

ALL of our links are here; ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod⁠

===========

Our recommended listening;

The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin

Marvel Jerks podcast; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gingieverse-cards-marvel-jerks/id1668559490

Meanwhile At The Podcast; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/