Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.
Artist: Norm Saunders (1907–1989)
Topps Wacky Packages were artist Norman Saunders' last major art project, and most popular success. He began painting them in 1967 with the "die-cuts" and he continued until the 16th series ended in 1976. Although, Norm created no new art for the "Wackies" after 1978, the manufacturers continued to repackage Norm's artworks in various formats, even releasing some previously unreleased artworks, but the last Topps product with Norm's art was the Wacky Can Labels in 1980. The long history of the Wacky Packages has created a complex checklist, but it has also engendered the interest of many collectors, whose expertise was needed to compile a detailed checklist of all Wacky Packages.
Norman Saunders
A definitive catalogue raisonne of the work of American illustrator Norman Saunders. Featuring over 880 illustrations, of which more than 300 are from the original art, this work documents his long and prolific career. Saunders produced over 6,000 published illustrations for the pulps, paperbacks, comics, bubblegum cards, and much more.
Wacky Packages Gallery, Nov 2000
A 128 page compilation of Wacky Packages by Phil Carpenter and Paul Argyropoulos. Wacky Packages were produced between 1967 to 1994. This book is a tribute to Topps and all those behind this historic card series.
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Wacky Packages finished first as the best children's crazes of the past 1,000 years (Entertainment Weekly, Dec 2000).
Wacky Packages were the only Topps non-sports trading card to outsell baseball cards every year they were produced.