Falcon - 2020 Upper Deck Marvel Ages Totally Toys Insert
Wings Up - The Falcon Has Landed in Your Pack!
There is something almost poetic about cracking open a pack of 2020 Upper Deck Marvel Ages and finding a card that looks like it belongs on a collector's shelf and a collector's binder at the same time. That is exactly the feeling you get when the Falcon insert from the Totally Toys set slides out - bright, bold, and loaded with personality. Today we are diving deep into this standout insert and why it belongs in every Marvel collector's rotation. 🚀
The Card: Falcon in the Totally Toys Insert Set
The 2020 Upper Deck Marvel Ages Totally Toys insert set is one of the most visually inventive subsets in the entire product. The concept pays tribute to the vinyl collectible toy world, with original artwork from Caio Cacau and John Stanko giving each card a stylized, action-figure-inspired look that feels completely unlike anything else in the set. The Falcon card leans right into that aesthetic - Sam Wilson rendered in that signature illustrated style, wings spread wide, the red-and-white suit popping against a vivid background palette.
The design captures Falcon at his most dynamic. There is a sense of motion to the artwork, as if you just caught him mid-flight, swooping in to back up Captain America in the heat of battle. The color treatment is rich, with deep reds and cool blues giving the card real shelf presence. This is not a quiet insert. It demands attention.
The Totally Toys Set - A 15-Card Tribute to the Vinyl World
The Totally Toys insert set runs 15 cards deep, numbered TT-1 through TT-15, falling at roughly 1.2:1 per pack in both Hobby and ePack formats. That rate makes these genuinely achievable for set builders, but do not let the relative accessibility fool you into thinking they are easy to track down in top condition. The distinctive artwork treatment makes surface scratches and handling issues stand out, so raw condition matters here.
The set spans the Marvel roster from newer generation characters to classic Avengers mainstays. You will find Miles Morales in the mix at TT-7, bridging the gap between legacy heroes and the next wave of Marvel's finest. Falcon fits naturally alongside that philosophy - a character who has walked the line between supporting hero and full-blown icon for over five decades, and who ultimately picked up the Captain America shield himself. Seeing him featured in this toy-inspired format is a genuine nod to how embedded Sam Wilson is in Marvel's visual culture.
Sam Wilson - The Avian Avenger with Decades of Legacy
Let's talk about the man behind the wings for a moment, because the Falcon's history is extraordinary. Sam Wilson made his debut in Captain America #117 in September 1969, created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan. He became the first African American superhero in mainstream comic books, a milestone that reverberates through Marvel's history to this day. From day one, Sam was different from the typical sidekick mold - a former social worker from Harlem with a real moral compass and a genuine partnership with Steve Rogers built on mutual respect, not hierarchy.
In Captain America #170, the Falcon took his first real flight after receiving a pair of detachable Wakandan-titanium wings from Black Panther himself - one of the coolest origin upgrade moments in all of Marvel Comics. And of course, in 2014-2015, Sam Wilson stepped into the role of Captain America, carrying the shield and proving that the legacy of the star-spangled hero was bigger than any one person. His shared billing on the classic Captain America and the Falcon series was a historic first for an African American hero in mainstream comics, running from 1971 through 1978.
"The Falcon does not just fly above the action - he has always been right in the middle of it, wing-to-wing with the best heroes Marvel has ever put on a page. A card in his honor belongs in every serious Marvel binder, full stop."
Collector Notes: Where the Falcon Fits Your Collection
For collectors approaching the 2020 Upper Deck Marvel Ages Totally Toys set, the Falcon card is a clear highlight. Here is how it fits across different collector profiles:
- Set builders: With 15 cards in the Totally Toys run and a healthy insertion rate of 1.2:1, this is one of the more approachable insert sets in Marvel Ages. Falcon is a key pull as one of the Avengers-tier characters in the lineup.
- Character collectors: If you are building a Falcon-specific collection, this is a must-have. The vinyl art style gives it a distinctly different look from base set and parallel versions of Sam Wilson, making it a standout piece in any character-focused display.
- Marvel Ages set enthusiasts: The Totally Toys inserts are beloved in the Marvel Ages collector community for their original commissioned artwork. Alongside Artist Spotlight, Saturday Morning Cartoons, and Gamerverse, this insert family gives the product some of its most collector-friendly content outside of the big hits.
- Franchise fans: Falcon's presence in the MCU through Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Civil War, Endgame, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Captain America: Brave New World means his collector demand has only grown over time. His cards move.
Display and Storage Tips
This insert is a standard-thickness card, so I would drop it straight into an Ultra Pro Toploader (Regular) paired with an Ultra Pro PRO-Matte Eclipse Card Sleeve as your inner sleeve - that combo gives you solid protection while keeping the artwork visible and clean. For bulk organization of your full Totally Toys run or your broader Marvel Ages insert collection, Ultra Pro Platinum Series Card Sleeves are a great option for keeping everything consistent and protected in a binder or storage box without adding unnecessary bulk.
On the Hunt
The Falcon Totally Toys insert is definitely on my need list - the vinyl art style on this one is exactly the kind of thing that makes Marvel Ages such a fun product to chase, and Sam Wilson is always a priority pull for my Marvel binder. I have been tracking it in the Collectiblz app, and if you are building out your Marvel Ages checklist, I highly recommend doing the same - it is the easiest way to know exactly what you still need and what you can trade away. 🌟
Whether you are hunting the full Totally Toys set or zeroing in on Falcon specifically, this card earns its spot. Clean design, great character, and a fun production concept that gives Marvel Ages some of its most unique visual identity. Do not sleep on it.
- 🃏 Sam
