This initial post will set the stage for this collection.
This collection is focused on vintage Sugimori artwork in card form. I started this collection because non TCG opened my eyes to the fact that the stock art backgrounds on TCG cards got in the way of me properly enjoying Sugimori art. Now I’m Sugimori obsessed!
Current set focus:
- 1997 TOMY Scratch Card Series 1
- 1997 Sealdass Sticker Set
Collection goals:
- PSA 9/10 TOMY and Sealdass Bulbasaurs
- NM/LP of my favorite cards in my set focus. Set completion is not a goal. For TOMY all cards must be unscratched but could be LP otherwise.
- Sealed product for my focused sets.
- Binder comparing TCG and non TCG cards that demonstrate clear visual differences despite using same stock art with a focus on coloring and cropping/resizing.
Side quests within theme:
- PSA 10 poker cards for my favorite Pokemon and artworks
- Pokemon Kids, especially if I find a cheap opened collection file to store a collection in
- 1996 Carddass - need to get some in hand to determine their place in the project
Not in scope:
- 1997 Carddass - these cards are fun but aren’t classic Sugimori stock art and current evidence points to Sugimori doing none of them. This thread is the source of truth on E4 for developments on this topic.
- Any Topsun - so far I haven’t enjoyed the ones I got in hand and I’m not pushing it. Might upgrade in future!
Each follow up post will cover a group of items I currently have. I’ll also be linking to the valuable guides and collection posts that helped me in my journey.
For peace of mind I try to maximize the number of graded cards I keep in my vault. Therefore I cannot provide in person glamour shots for all slabs!
