Mars Attacks: Uprising Trading Cards - Licensed by Topps
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The all-new trading card series from Topps and SideKick Lab, creators of Mars Attacks: Occupation!
Backers: 526
Average Pledge Per Backer: $323
Funded: $169,760 of $25,000
Dates: Feb 3rd -> Mar 3rd (30 days)
Project By: SideKick Lab
Backers: 526
Average Pledge Per Backer: $323
Funded: $169,760 of $25,000
Dates: Feb 3rd -> Mar 3rd (30 days)
Project By: SideKick Lab
$169,760
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 3 @ 23:01 -0500 GMT
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of goal
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Latest News
LAST DAY TO PLEDGE! Sketch Cards & New Art! 
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Let's finish strong! Can we crack 160K and get 3 new story cards? Maybe even 165K and give EVERY HOBBY BOX a third hit-- and ad a series of Temporary Tattoo cards? I think we can! We've also updated the campaign page to show a list of artists... (Read More)
LAST CHANCE TO PLEDGE!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This is it, folks! Less than TWO days left for you to get in your pledge and secure your spot in the Uprising! It's been a roller coaster of a campaign, we've met 12 stretch goals, added tons of new bonus features and extra cards, and now it all... (Read More)
New Card Reveals!
February 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This just in! Ed Repka and I have been talking over some ideas for the new set, and we both agreed on some cool classic sci-fi b-movie tropes that would make for some really cool cards! First up, is... ... "The Electric Beast." Art by Ed Repka... (Read More)
4 Days Left, 12 Stretch Goals Unlocked!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We're just about to unlock our 12th stretch goal, where we'll upgrade the "TBD" chase set to be 9 MORE Mars Motors chase cards by Chris Mason and Jason Crosby! Here's a look at how far we've come! We've added bonus cards, upgraded items, and added... (Read More)
5 DAYS LEFT Plus new art!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Tell your friends, tell your enemies, this is the final countdown-- just 5 more days to pledge on Kickstarter! This will NOT be in stores, so if you want it, pledge! Occupation became one of the most sought-after non-sports sets in recent years,... (Read More)
FAN CLUB KIT! Join the Mars Attacks Fan Club!
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Join the Official Mars Attacks Fan Club! For the first time in it's nearly 60 year history, we're offering fans and collectors the chance the join the OFFICIAL MARS ATTACKS FAN CLUB! For just $35 ($45 international), either as its own reward level... (Read More)
UPDATED: Bonus Cards for Variant Binders
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Apologies, I had some issues with my layers in photoshop so the wrong label was included in the graphic! Here it is again, updated, with proper graphics and labels, to avoid any confusion. ___________________________________________________ Hey,... (Read More)
BONUS CARDS Added to Variant Binders!
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, check this out! After discussion with fans on Facebook, we've decided to add a special 3-card triptych bonus to the 3-Pack of binders (which include classic, Invasion, and Occupation, all with reformatted images and logos). This three card... (Read More)
Spotlight On ADD-ONS! Get more boxes, sets, binders, and special items!
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Once you've picked out your reward level, don't forget to peruse our menu of add-on items! You can grab extra boxes, sets, binders, uncut sheets and hot packs to your rewards by just totaling up what you want and adding it to your pledge! Of... (Read More)
New Art: "Death Rides a Dinosaur!"
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Debuting here for the first time! Card #2 in the "Mars & Dinosaurs Attack History" Chase set, by Tom McWeeney, is "Death Rides a Dinosaur!" The title is a takeoff on the classic spaghetti western, "Death Rides a Horse." In this scene,... (Read More)
Stretch Goals: 3rd Box Hit, Tattoos & More!
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We're closing in on 130K, where we'll add 3 more story cards to bring the story portion of the base set to 33 cards. So far, we've released our stretch goals up to 160K (which among other bonuses, grows the story to 39 new cards), and below we're... (Read More)
Announcing Two New Artists!
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
With just 12 days left, and more stretch goals achieved that add even more base story cards, we are very pleased to announce the addition of two more artists who will contribute paintings to the story: Scott Johnson, and Jeremy McHugh. Jeremy... (Read More)
GPK x MARS ATTACKS! New Wax Pack Add-On!
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
In 1986, Garbage Pail Kids Series 4 introduced the world to ALIEN IAN. What kids may not have realized at the time was that Ian was actually a parody of the classic 1962 Topps card series, Mars Attacks! Now we're bringing GPK to Mars Attacks:... (Read More)
Sketch Lord Pledge Upgrade!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Last week we upgraded ALL hobby boxes to include a collector set storage box, and today we're upgrading the two top reward pledges designed to appeal to the most serious sketch collectors! The "Sketch Lord" pledge initially included a minimum of 120... (Read More)
Retail Case Now Available!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You asked— we answered! At retailer request, SideKick has added a new reward level! This reward level includes a case of Mars Attacks: Uprising hobby boxes for $625 — with FREE domestic shipping— as well as a cluster of exciting case toppers!... (Read More)
Hobby Box UPGRADE! Plus NEW ART REVEAL!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
BONUS UPGRADE TIME! After receiving some questions and getting some requests, we've decided to add a collector base box to each hobby box! This will be JUST the box, it will come flat/unfolded, but will give hobby box buyers the same collector... (Read More)
Hobby Boxes & ADD-ONS!
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a lot of questions about how you can get a hobby box (and JUST a hobby box) or how to get JUST add-ons without a big bundle pledge. Well i'm here to help! As of today, we've created two new rewards: Hobby Box Reward ($95)... (Read More)
Spotlight on Mars Motors!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we'll talk a bit about one of our most anticipated parts of Uprising-- Mars Motors! Inspired by hot rod cards and stickers of the 1960s and 70s-- like Rat Fink, Odd Rods, Weird Wheels, and Mad Hot Rods, this subset smashes together the... (Read More)
Spotlight On Sketch Cards!
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the most exciting parts of Mars Attacks: Uprising is the chance to get an original sketch card! Sketch cards are pieces of trading card sized hand-drawn original art! These original art cards are sought after and prized by fans and... (Read More)
COMMAND THE MARTIANS! Inside Our 'Sweet Spot' Pledge.
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
If you just want a taste of the set, you're a SPY-- with a single sample pack. If you just want the main story cards, you're probably getting the SCOUT reward level, perfect for a casual fan. If you want a full set, you're an INVADER, and getting... (Read More)
Earl Norem "Early Missions" Hot Pack!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Have you seen the "Early Missions" $25 Add-On Hot Pack? This one is one that's near and dear to my heart! It includes ONE Tobacco Card "Super Rare Hit", and ALL 6 "Early Missions" cards by Earl Norem-- in Heritage Format-- all wrapped in a... (Read More)
Metal Cards, Case Toppers, & Comic Sketch Plate
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thought it might be time to explain the metal cards, and the case topper items! In 2015, as a special super-rare insert, we reproduced the classic 1962 Mars Attacks set on solid metal! These unique cards are double-thick metal, and became a prized... (Read More)
Hot Pack Spotlight: Outer Limits!
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Lots of great hot pack add-ons in Uprising, and today we'll focus on "The Monsters of Mars Attacks"! This $10 pack includes 9 cards featuring monsters and robots of Mars Attacks, designed to look like the classic 1966 Topps series "The Outer... (Read More)
Sketch Artist Spotlight: Raymond Lowell!
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the many new names to Mars Attacks sketch cards this series is Raymond Lowell! Below are a few shots of some of his first completed sketch cards! You can find Raymond on Instagram @rblowell Hand drawn original art cards are available 1... (Read More)
Prepare for War! New Stretch Goals!
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
As we rocket towards 100K, we thought it was about time to show what's to come! After $100K we'll be adding tons of new story cards, and a few small perks and bonuses! With any luck, we'll coast past $150, and be able to reveal more-- because... (Read More)
Hot Pack Spotlight: Mars & Dinosaurs Attack!
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
In 2015, we created, as part of Mars Attacks: Occupation, a chase set that pitted the Martians of Mars Attacks against the vicious bloodthirsty prehistoric monsters of Dinosaurs Attack! In that story, a scientist opens a Time Scanner Portal and... (Read More)
New Card Reveal: OPERATION MARS by Paolo Parente
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we are happy to unveil a first look at a card from the story set, "Operation Mars." This card shows an all-out invasion of Martian Imperial Headquarters by Earth's Armies! Art by Paolo Parente For this card, I was inspired by an unused... (Read More)
What a First Day!
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
What else is there to say other than HOLY MOLY! Thank you to all our fans and backers for your TREMENDOUS support! This project would absolutely not be happening without the outpouring of encouragement we've received both publicly and... (Read More)
Preview: Mars Attacks Returns with New Trading Card Series from SideKick Lab
February 3rd - via: deadentertainment.com
The Kickstarter campaign for the retro-style Mars Attacks: Uprising is now live and we have an early look at one of the card packs. (Read More)
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