I will be wanting everything relating to your new card series. I like two aspects best: One is that they keep the spirit of the original stories, i.e., they are set in Victorian England. War of the Worlds has been re-interpreted many times, but it's time is at the dawn of the 20th century.
Secondly, I'm a devotee of the great illustrated sets (Mars Attacks, Civil War News, Battle) and you follow in that grand tradition (albeit a very time consuming task). So good luck with future projects! -Dave (England)
You are to be congratulated for issuing such imaginative and high-quality card sets. -John (Canada)
I received the four boxes yesterday! Thank-you very much... I totally LOVE the cards!! Great artwork and job well done!!
I'm really looking forward to the Time Machine series, and would like to know how many boxes I'll have to order to make an equal number of sets with all the titles. Whatever it is, of course I want to order that many boxes,( I guess it would be 8 or 16).
Thank-you VERY much and Keep the titles coming!!
Although I enjoy some of the newer stuff, there is nothing like opening packs of cards where you know you'll be seeing something completely original!!
Very sincerly yours! Jeff
P.S. I could go on and on!!! Thank-you again!!
I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying the Art of H.G. Wells "War of the Worlds" cards. You have done a marvelous job following the book. The pictures are great. They remind me of the original Mars Attacks cards. I also really enjoyed the wrappers, almost the old wax packs.
I got 5 complete sets (from my box) and I also really like the fact that I have gotten all of the extra cards that come with the set. Anyway, I am really looking forward to the next box.
Thanks
-Ed L.
It was well worth the wait! The War of the Worlds cards are truely spectacular. Please place my order for one box of the combined series 1 & 2 (Time Machine & Island of Dr.Moreau). If possible... Thanks again for getting this series off the ground. I wish you much success in future series. I will try to support your efforts by purchasing at least one box!
-Dave M./ Colchester, VT
I logged onto your website yesterday and read that your "War of the World" boxes were being shipped, so I went up to the mailbox to check. Low and behold, there they were. Great box and set. Thank you for the great cards.
-Greg M.
I wanted to check the set out and provide (or at least try) an objective overview. My first impression, basically visual, is "Great"! The effort is obvious. I'd swear that someone took the time to track down the graphics from the [1978 Jeff Wayne] vinyl album and updated them. The spot reading I did (it was too much to read totally and provide timely feedback) provided very good story blocks. Some appeared to be close to direct quotes from the original story. Which, as much as I love the 1950s film version, better captures the Victorian impact...
Looking forward to the next installment!
-Ed P. , Charolette N.C.
Hi Monsterwax,
I'm one of those guys who saved cards from my mother's periodic "clean out the house routines." As a kid I collected and still have my Space, Civil War News, Mars Attacks sets. It would seem that the exciting original art that made these old cards so exciting has become extinct...except for Monsterwax! I read the article in my Wrapper Magazine and was blown away. I am sure that these cards will be greatly appreciated by the non-sports community.
Regards,
Vinny L.
Dear Monsterwax:
I did receive both packages the same day, & am most pleased. The War of the Worlds set is fantastic. I am so glad you still keep cards like these coming.
I most definitely will keep watch on your site - & do want to order both the first 2 series when they are produced.
Thanx again
Carol B., Waco, Tx
(From the answring Machine)
"Got your War of The Worlds set today. Great job! You guys aught to be commended to the highest! Thanks a lot."
-Sid V.
(Posted on NSU Cardtalk)
I just received my set of War of the Worlds (Art of H.G. Wells) by Monsterwax in the mail today and I must say, I am impressed. The quality of the card stock is great, the art work on the front of the cards is fantastic, and the backs are full of words that I have not yet had the time to enjoy. The last card in the set was hand numbered (I got 100/1000).
Those of you that ordered boxes will have to wait a bit longer for them, but believe me, it will be worth the delay. The web site says that each box will have in addition to the already planned autograph-sketch card, every box will also include a special prize card offering a free tape of the original 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast. Plus, there will also be a free "Background Card" covering the impact War of the Worlds had on popular culture, with a special focus on the 1962 series of Mars Attacks.
I also had ordered the 6-card promo set which was equally as well done. Remember, this is Series 3 of the Art of H.G. Wells, Series 1 (The Time Machine) and 2 (Island of Dr. Moreau) will be out December 2005 or later.
I hope everyone else enjoys the cards as much as I.
-Mike.
Hi Kurt
Received the War of the Worlds cards today. They're really nice. I look forward to when the other 2 sets are available. As you know, I bought 2 sets, one for me and one for a friend of mine, who saw your article in Non-Sport Update, and she said to me , 'I would really like a set of those cards,' so as a treat I bought them for her. I have also made 2 custom binders to house all the cards including the 2 sets not yet released. (What sort of time scale are we looking at for the release of the 2 other sets? Are the other 2 sets going to be released together or separately?)
Ralph, England
He Ralph. Series 1 (Time Machine) and 2 (Island of Dr. Moreau) will be released together this Fall or Winter. In fact, both series will be combined in the same box. -KK
I got the cards today - very cool! Nice story and great art on the cards. [I ] especially liked cards #73, 74, & 78-- the giant Martian ships wreaking havoc!
-Biran C.
Indianapolics, IN
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