Topsun 1995->1997 update officially happening with PSA. 1996 Bandai Carddass = The TRUE ROOKIES!

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Thank you my friend!

1996 Bandai Carddass was first released roughly 1 month before Japanese base set and released in 2 parts.

Part 1 of Bandai Carddass was was first released sometime between September 20-30 in 1996.

Japanese language has a way to describe the different thirds of the month. Some the translation from Japanese shows it was in last 1/3 of month.

Part 2 was first released sometime between October 1-10.

Then, the Pokémon TCG first had 2 cards released in corocoro magazine on October 15, 1996 (glossy Ivy Pikachu and glossy jigglypuff)

And then on October 20, 1996, Japanese base set released! :grin:

:pray:

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Got some of my Topsun blue back cards back this week after I sent them in middle of January ‘24. They all have the ‘95 label and PSA told me they don’t plan on changing that.

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I’m very excited to see the progress on the label change. I’ll probably check in with them at the beginning of March if I do not hear anything. I have the President of PSA on the email chain so I’m hoping that helps lol.

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Doesn’t help me much lol as I spent a boat load of money getting these cards graded. So now they will send me back a full 150 set with the wrong date and then a month later change it to the right year. So PSA is crazy if they think I’m going to pay them again to correct the labels. :joy:

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UPDATE NOW COMING 4/1/24

Will keep you all posted on these updates as I hear more!

Thank you all everyone!!!

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What a big undertaking, excited to see this change come out! Well done @maxmaxcity!!

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Hopefully this isn’t just a big April fools joke on me and all the non-TCG collectors :rofl::rofl::rofl:. April 1st is ironically a hilarious day to implement the change we have all been waiting 3+ years for at this point :rofl::rofl::rofl:

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THE TOPSUN LABEL CHANGE HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED YOU GUYS AND WAS IMPLEMENTED ON MARCH 13, 2024!

WOOHOOO!!!

Posted above is how the pop report now looks on PSA’s website! Let’s go!!!

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How it feels waking up knowing that you have won the 3 year long war with Topsun’s army ! The long battle is over!!! :face_holding_back_tears::face_holding_back_tears::face_holding_back_tears:

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I can happily state that PSA, BGS, and CGC all correctly label Topsun slabs now with the year “1997” and all the major auction houses now use the “1997” date in their auctions for the Topsun NN/BB/GB sets!

We did it you all!!!:crossed_swords::crossed_swords::crossed_swords::dragon::fire:

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Gotta love to see the “can I speak to the manager” Karen energy used for something positive :joy:

That topsun goldin sale is funnier and funnier every day

If you don’t know what I’m talking about:

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:rofl::rofl::rofl:

OMG that video and clipart used for the video are legit GOLD!

When I was emailing the president of PSA directly with very upset Karen energy, I felt like I was using my last “life line” with them and would either:

A) Forever permanently damage my great relationship with PSA
B) It would actually work lol

Thank goodness it is actually resolved now! I’m honestly still in shock lol

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Thank you for all your hard work! I bet you have a helluva skip in your step today!

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Thank you my friend!!! It’s been a long time coming…

And to be honest, I personally believe I could run through a brick wall right now at work :rofl:

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The new official Topsun label everyone!!! With the 1997 date! Someone pinch me :rofl::rofl::rofl:

:partying_face::partying_face::partying_face::partying_face::tada::tada::tada:

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I legit paid $40 to make this reel on Instagram. I hope the world enjoys :rofl::saluting_face::heart: sorry Topsun fam :pray:

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I can’t tell if this is hilarious or incredibly cringe. Maybe on the border.

What’s your goal with advertising the year designation? Are you trying to make people value the set more or just to educate? Either way, thanks for sharing!

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Honestly just trying to bring a laugh/smile to the community with meme humor and also educate simultaneously…

…and to be honest, I can’t really profit much at all if I’m never intending on selling, lol, so it’s more so just to have fun with it.

I’ve also seen our community too frequently filled with drama, so I’m all about just letting loose and having fun while at it

So don’t take me too seriously :rofl::saluting_face:

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It’s funny. Your cringe setting is too high :joy:

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I will adjust accordingly

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If it makes you feel any better, I have legit got a lot of content ideas/motivation for my Instagram page directly from a ufc fighter, Henry Cejudo, who has a nickname that is legit “the king of cringe” :rofl::rofl::rofl:

So I can’t even disagree with your original assessment lol