WFA Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 After more than a year, some of Axl Rose‘s Topps autographs are signed, sealed and ready to be delivered.Topps revealed on its Twitter account Tuesday afternoon the first looks at its 2013 Topps Archives Heavy Metal insert — an autographed parallel printed on metal — that the Guns N Roses frontman finally signed after the card was issued last year via a redemption.“#BOOM! Look who signed. @axlrose,” read the post. “Heavy Metal autos will ship soon. More info to come on other autos.”Rose’s other autos, all issued as redemptions, included his standard Heavy Metal card from Archives as well as standard and red-ink autos found in 2013 Topps Allen & Ginter. This year’s version of that set officially arrives tomorrow.It’s worth noting that the card above is missing the set’s “Heavy Metal” logo is not shown on Rose’s card — not a stretch to guess that that’s perhaps a reason for the delay in signing.http://www.beckett.com/news/2014/07/just-a-little-patience-axl-rose-finally-signs-for-topps/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlsalinger Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I'd love to know the reason for this delay. Is it possible Axl's family / management waited an entire year, just to find the "right" time to ask him to sign some baseball cards? If so, no wonder it takes decades to ask him to release a fucking song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettytiedup88 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) I'd love to know the reason for this delay. Is it possible Axl's family / management waited an entire year, just to find the "right" time to ask him to sign some baseball cards? If so, no wonder it takes decades to ask him to release a fucking song.I think something like this, the management agree it with the company without telling Axl, the company get excited and release a statement. Then they are left waiting for management to not only find the right time to tell Axl but also find the right time to get him to fulfil the commitment made on his behalf.Remember we arent dealing with professionals. Its a bunch of amateurs who've somehow been given the keys to the identity of Axl Rose, one of the most iconic and elusive rock stars on the planet. Its no wonder stuff like this isnt as cut and dry as it should be! Edited July 12, 2014 by prettytiedup88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristmasFnatic Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Well, lucky are those whos gonna get them. But a year to sign them? Wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 ThinkAboutYou must be ecstatic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncitingChaos Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 He probably told them that the picture doesn't even look like him. Then sent a 2012 photo in for correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSeeker Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 The original design for comparison: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Glad he's got his priorities right at last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 his signature looks less bloated 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFlagg Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Does the pen rasp when he signs the card though? I'd prefer a recording of that than the card, I'll pay 2015 dollars to make sure we get an album that year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 this finally confirms that axl is full of artistic integrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlsalinger Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 his signature looks less bloatedAnd you can tell from the crisp penmanship that he was in a good mood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFA Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 his signature looks less bloatedAnd you can tell from the crisp penmanship that he was in a good mood.was he cracking jokes while signing the cards? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Two of the four different cards have been signed, Axl's probably just working on the picture for the other two.ThinkAboutYou must be ecstatic indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFA Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 what other pics were used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlsalinger Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) what other pics were used?Guess we'll find out in a year or so. Edited July 13, 2014 by axlsalinger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno P. Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 his signature looks less bloatedNot only that, he also looks less bloated and seems to be in a good mood in that pic. I heard he was cracking a joke when that pic was taken and there were hints of rasp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosonen Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 + no hat. 2010 was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) what other pics were used?The Allan Ginters aren't done yet so the pictures unknown Edited July 13, 2014 by ThinkAboutYou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Rose aka God Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Damn how hard is it going to be to get one? I'd love to find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combos Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 his signature looks less bloatedNot only that, he also looks less bloated and seems to be in a good mood in that pic. I heard he was cracking a joke when that pic was taken and there were hints of rasp.You just NAILED the title of the next album. Guns 'N' Roses - Hints of Rasp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systronic Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 WHAT!!!?? I might actually get my card finally? Wonder how long it will take to actually get the card now that it's signed? My redemption is for heavy metal auto, so hoping it's not to much longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavgnr Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Can someone help me out pls?I have a redemption card for a 'Heavy Metal Auto Base', but live in the uk and have no idea about all this topps stuff.Does the above mean i can now redeem and receive the auto base? It just seems there's a few varieties of cards and only some are signed. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno P. Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 his signature looks less bloatedNot only that, he also looks less bloated and seems to be in a good mood in that pic. I heard he was cracking a joke when that pic was taken and there were hints of rasp.You just NAILED the title of the next album. Guns 'N' Roses - Hints of Rasp. that's awesome :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Can someone help me out pls?I have a redemption card for a 'Heavy Metal Auto Base', but live in the uk and have no idea about all this topps stuff.Does the above mean i can now redeem and receive the auto base? It just seems there's a few varieties of cards and only some are signed. CheersHeavy Metals are signed enter your code in at the topps redemption website exactly like it says on the card, Topps are shipping to Australia so shipping to UK should be fine. Edited July 14, 2014 by ThinkAboutYou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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