tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210490191015566202024-03-05T00:32:45.517-06:00MidWest Cardboarddarkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-23270748838363902982011-05-22T00:34:00.009-05:002011-05-22T00:47:28.420-05:00Trade BaitHey to all of you that survived the rapture! So here is the follow-up post I talked about earlier this week. It's going to be nothing but trade bait pictures. (Click on each set to see them full sized.) If you see something you like leave a comment or shoot me an e-mail with your offer(s). I'm mainly looking for Royals and Vikings cards for sports and will entertain any non-sport offers as well. I will cross trade as also (sketch card for sports card for example) Don't be shy about any offer the worst thing I can say is no and I probably won't say that too much! I just have stuff that doesn't do me any good but others might like. Thanks again for stopping in and until later.... ciao!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJHc5Nik9e2WOTdmVgUb5R9S3gcCHuN4XPTTcXbuZsKCeIQqyC1HWbU0TzCxZv42ij-D0oewdX8BbAHyHwtpEBXDne1LH4-z1cHnJ2jc9dGOhMfodvfGf8zlaygGuo2RU5iG0SBtqxmI/s1600/Trade+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 349px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJHc5Nik9e2WOTdmVgUb5R9S3gcCHuN4XPTTcXbuZsKCeIQqyC1HWbU0TzCxZv42ij-D0oewdX8BbAHyHwtpEBXDne1LH4-z1cHnJ2jc9dGOhMfodvfGf8zlaygGuo2RU5iG0SBtqxmI/s400/Trade+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609412359374364258" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6GSsnTgdLz8BQ9yZ8PkkDvlUaLsr5gaNe95uMVm8MKpwlNTG9jdK21HgepX6t3u3bfJ1Y13lTRSm1THn1HdbCEZpOGPdJaoHmH6u7MQdMdxo7P0KOpkHBnwW9aq910lvDsVHL6a9iAQ/s1600/Trade+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6GSsnTgdLz8BQ9yZ8PkkDvlUaLsr5gaNe95uMVm8MKpwlNTG9jdK21HgepX6t3u3bfJ1Y13lTRSm1THn1HdbCEZpOGPdJaoHmH6u7MQdMdxo7P0KOpkHBnwW9aq910lvDsVHL6a9iAQ/s400/Trade+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609412357919526002" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfncN5Y6fIQzl0U0OqSLvC2EIKDOR13_MLWFOVx359PWkzOej6cFvgurnh50bdUhRqz3lE8LFnAiADNuiwwwwobRUYAY_EXO8v-YUN0eNaE6WuUopwXbcL__B9m4dcfNlYuJxGdrUpPcw/s1600/Trade+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfncN5Y6fIQzl0U0OqSLvC2EIKDOR13_MLWFOVx359PWkzOej6cFvgurnh50bdUhRqz3lE8LFnAiADNuiwwwwobRUYAY_EXO8v-YUN0eNaE6WuUopwXbcL__B9m4dcfNlYuJxGdrUpPcw/s400/Trade+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609412048013989890" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkmyl-PgfJN21m75h_W1j51ZSiTTezk-nr55A1I_bUX-XlMbY3dFRq6l6e_gTDkIfCxYNunWMCMdKJuhMxMPMkaTxYyQ1Os_y9xIGRrD5jfApuHAUT5m90modvAFTfnfd2zmrhdmYD40/s1600/Trade+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkmyl-PgfJN21m75h_W1j51ZSiTTezk-nr55A1I_bUX-XlMbY3dFRq6l6e_gTDkIfCxYNunWMCMdKJuhMxMPMkaTxYyQ1Os_y9xIGRrD5jfApuHAUT5m90modvAFTfnfd2zmrhdmYD40/s400/Trade+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609412055595844530" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7o7Lpzr4T45fJEQpKjLgHI7DFfptD7qKDqUrpk7hn7hfDQVmP2TCeug3sygIAMvG_RMdu8dOjC3nGFZ351kSsmJqpaarCpIesH9myiWq56jjesLVSuwpIBT2ElhFGjhxYrwHpSmgQS4/s1600/Trade+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7o7Lpzr4T45fJEQpKjLgHI7DFfptD7qKDqUrpk7hn7hfDQVmP2TCeug3sygIAMvG_RMdu8dOjC3nGFZ351kSsmJqpaarCpIesH9myiWq56jjesLVSuwpIBT2ElhFGjhxYrwHpSmgQS4/s400/Trade+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609411800050973442" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUFY7bAKdIw5XppqG8u3E8b6ryDMoh-hgqS6ILbfLqI3Piv5G_52C5IvrDsKIb2FUpBeHYgyFnJuK7Hxpqm0uhnTQU2cccPrsSTj0cQtpgK0m0WUTt0mWa2luUoZH0G5iMHX_L-cFd44/s1600/Trade+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUFY7bAKdIw5XppqG8u3E8b6ryDMoh-hgqS6ILbfLqI3Piv5G_52C5IvrDsKIb2FUpBeHYgyFnJuK7Hxpqm0uhnTQU2cccPrsSTj0cQtpgK0m0WUTt0mWa2luUoZH0G5iMHX_L-cFd44/s400/Trade+6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609412369666558434" border="0" /></a><br />Any questions just ask as well!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-65211597736750692062011-05-18T00:13:00.010-05:002011-05-18T00:54:33.662-05:00Recent AdditionsSo I haven't had anything to post here recently and I don't know if anybody still stops by but I finally have a few updates to share. After not being able to purchase much in the last couple months I finally got a few extra funds and spent some of it on cards. I stopped at "The Rookie" and grabbed several packs of SP Authentic basketball, Press Pass Premium and his last box of Star Wars Galaxy 6. I did well, the worst of the lot was actually the one I had hoped would be the best, the Galaxy 6. As I mentioned before a lot of the boxes were yielding two or more sketches, mine did not. I had only one sketch, a nice ink sketch of a Dianoga by Brent Engstrom.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizD51E9JAYsZUZTKXp7r2ljgQYgONyYgm77Kd9cmG2KutYPxVLmHuzUX_5ySCnHh3yZxhM9DU0d85iGeHobWtEsgkRgXgzkmqtvVoclgWc4GDiA5C6flI41Wk1IbNqODjphEz86osKUlI/s1600/Galaxy+6+Brent+Engstrom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizD51E9JAYsZUZTKXp7r2ljgQYgONyYgm77Kd9cmG2KutYPxVLmHuzUX_5ySCnHh3yZxhM9DU0d85iGeHobWtEsgkRgXgzkmqtvVoclgWc4GDiA5C6flI41Wk1IbNqODjphEz86osKUlI/s320/Galaxy+6+Brent+Engstrom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607921488456563058" border="0" /></a><br />The Press Pass included one of the 3-D cards and one autograph of Juan Pablo Montoya numbered 48/161. (THis is a really bad scan as the card is mainly foil)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tOFKb-ynLodOhm4IUfzcjChIYEGUS01D77btY6MDMGSLFYnUVG58PyhBa30qiTKy5uXwqd_WGAWtlQoJWG-P_lFslTKAoy9nDCk1YqhWXGQ5CpZjFcWfY0sa1Hgo1o1MrMtRz3mf0Xg/s1600/2011+Press+Pass+Premium+Auto+Montoya.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tOFKb-ynLodOhm4IUfzcjChIYEGUS01D77btY6MDMGSLFYnUVG58PyhBa30qiTKy5uXwqd_WGAWtlQoJWG-P_lFslTKAoy9nDCk1YqhWXGQ5CpZjFcWfY0sa1Hgo1o1MrMtRz3mf0Xg/s320/2011+Press+Pass+Premium+Auto+Montoya.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607922001604877810" border="0" /></a><br />The SP Authentic came out of a fresh box and I got two hits off six packs. Firstly was a By the Letter of Devin Ebanks and second was one of the North Carolina Michael Jordan floor pieces. It's the common version but looks really cool next to my Jordan autograph. All told not a bad day at the shop!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKwPDswXVuxXfTly3bfkQQ_VFUI_jBvqd0Vy0gsea7SKHkI28V4EaSglSk7ORkHbE-uiobFBH7FwNA9Nq801_BaAR0JhngwR_AepQ9e003wwJiAu5qpjfQx1emMAppAulg35fwdE2WWY/s1600/2010-11+SP+Authentic+By+the+Letter+Deven+Ebanks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKwPDswXVuxXfTly3bfkQQ_VFUI_jBvqd0Vy0gsea7SKHkI28V4EaSglSk7ORkHbE-uiobFBH7FwNA9Nq801_BaAR0JhngwR_AepQ9e003wwJiAu5qpjfQx1emMAppAulg35fwdE2WWY/s320/2010-11+SP+Authentic+By+the+Letter+Deven+Ebanks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607922828535561666" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglo9idRwtEuRVVe2vp56JyE7Oh7TllbzrIp9qXpZ1RRX6k6EuG4Pq56o-WhUIPZKIzqS4X-HuG-XR675FPlQF5k6yB9nnYp5x8JC2KxuqvU8Yc747-jEbBkVTdxR3Ncf_zaf6CYWLdsAQ/s1600/2010-11+SP+Authentic+Floor+Card+Michael+Jordan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglo9idRwtEuRVVe2vp56JyE7Oh7TllbzrIp9qXpZ1RRX6k6EuG4Pq56o-WhUIPZKIzqS4X-HuG-XR675FPlQF5k6yB9nnYp5x8JC2KxuqvU8Yc747-jEbBkVTdxR3Ncf_zaf6CYWLdsAQ/s320/2010-11+SP+Authentic+Floor+Card+Michael+Jordan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607922830527653826" border="0" /></a><br />I have won several card off E-bay as well. The first is an Artist Exclusive from the 5finity Sheena set by one of my favorite artists Amber Stone.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTYQ1M-60gno5xfxfeD2NA48TAYG6nfflPiXFv__JGdKe1vmb5huhFCD9RsxHIOiWOteMtu1ydWlwDCYpWV70z2HU8pfx_uIbtsp7JFI5DO78nE8YrwVqGy0WXQUsnobDnpy0Oeld9S9Q/s1600/Sheena+Amber+Stone_0002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTYQ1M-60gno5xfxfeD2NA48TAYG6nfflPiXFv__JGdKe1vmb5huhFCD9RsxHIOiWOteMtu1ydWlwDCYpWV70z2HU8pfx_uIbtsp7JFI5DO78nE8YrwVqGy0WXQUsnobDnpy0Oeld9S9Q/s320/Sheena+Amber+Stone_0002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607923599233039458" border="0" /></a>I also picked up a couple Royals autographs. One is a 2007 UD Exquisite rookie of Alex Gordon and the other is a UD Premier of Alex Gordon and Luke Hochevar. Both were under $20 and I feel were great pick ups. Alex has been playing better since being switched to the outfield and Luke has been a bright spot on the pitching staff this year after being the opening day starter.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFOcG3vq1Z__saL5qNu02anIwANd8V5iJhvrn7hFLHXsJnP1vUoe2YQ_lbwEqFCYFBSlfkWbd953oYlqM1mu_2rwaNtRzXUz2rnGdbdnU2J5qqd8ZRRYk6tXM8vu5sk31CwbsiOZlE4o/s1600/2007+Exquisite+Jersey-Autograph+Alex+Gordon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFOcG3vq1Z__saL5qNu02anIwANd8V5iJhvrn7hFLHXsJnP1vUoe2YQ_lbwEqFCYFBSlfkWbd953oYlqM1mu_2rwaNtRzXUz2rnGdbdnU2J5qqd8ZRRYk6tXM8vu5sk31CwbsiOZlE4o/s320/2007+Exquisite+Jersey-Autograph+Alex+Gordon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607925046957448946" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuTZQtnFTUNct37ym6v3zSp2maRsq2aPYsC5xc568F8w-6NYj3DDDBiQVohg5WKlPBeEE3bv5162I6RTmENf67P_KMTRQWoUXbUTLVoSew_xajCLigyoJuZtrewsZpraRulI25FKz28I/s1600/2008+UD+Premier+Autograph+Gordon-Hochevar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuTZQtnFTUNct37ym6v3zSp2maRsq2aPYsC5xc568F8w-6NYj3DDDBiQVohg5WKlPBeEE3bv5162I6RTmENf67P_KMTRQWoUXbUTLVoSew_xajCLigyoJuZtrewsZpraRulI25FKz28I/s320/2008+UD+Premier+Autograph+Gordon-Hochevar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607930446290003602" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBf3vDgkwlmR6MGGJC3GchQTZ-Kbn8Fh-pDVsX1vLwCeClaR4snOv29UEEERf-JSaRNL5W_dNQgLIUm9ir02qvroD2U4uFzmXgW7RRE-YjQsk4du0TdRY-AVzfwA3LXoy1wA4nrcTs6I/s1600/Masterpieces+autograph+Alex+Gordon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBf3vDgkwlmR6MGGJC3GchQTZ-Kbn8Fh-pDVsX1vLwCeClaR4snOv29UEEERf-JSaRNL5W_dNQgLIUm9ir02qvroD2U4uFzmXgW7RRE-YjQsk4du0TdRY-AVzfwA3LXoy1wA4nrcTs6I/s320/Masterpieces+autograph+Alex+Gordon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607925062848092146" border="0" /></a>The last card was a pick up from Jeff at I Am Joe Collector and his Masterpieces case binge. Alex was a short print autograph and at one time was selling at over $60. I didn't pay nearly that much and thank Jeff for passing one my way.<br /><br />I also got into touch with my favorite Star Wars artist Shea Standefer and was able to purchase two of her return cards. One each from Galaxy 5 and 6. The Galaxy 5 card she's had finished since the set came out and I'd been bugging her from time to time about getting it. It's a beautiful full color of Star Wars Legacy character Deliah Blue.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyhk2pjGvwmTF0Jsy6V_kFSwtS9_p2YEz-pQ98mBLEOEzMGYnV-KprD3wLts3jvymhS2jcjuhr4SuLRj69v0nSDuVEvy6-PLlDwVNaQ5LJOM8pGozQ9AOxGMLSrNuPrH0Qli1ktjH7ho/s1600/Galaxy+5+Shea+Return+Deliah+Blue.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyhk2pjGvwmTF0Jsy6V_kFSwtS9_p2YEz-pQ98mBLEOEzMGYnV-KprD3wLts3jvymhS2jcjuhr4SuLRj69v0nSDuVEvy6-PLlDwVNaQ5LJOM8pGozQ9AOxGMLSrNuPrH0Qli1ktjH7ho/s320/Galaxy+5+Shea+Return+Deliah+Blue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607928228044419794" border="0" /></a><br />The Galaxy 6 card was a blank and Shea let me pick my own character and scene. One of my favorite Extended Universe series is the Republic Commando series by Karen Travis. These books focus mainly on the clone troops but have a few Jedi that they work with one of them being Jedi Etain Tur-Mukan. Shea has a couple sketches of her floating around somewhere but I wanted one for myself and had her do a full color of her holding her son Kad and protecting him with her lit lightsaber. It came out better than I could have hoped for.....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqzO0XHzF_ib-hzkIR1hCXi05wORN-W29_cg9POQPWdrDU2Brl7b3k6bvM4mcWSKDBcKOS4Sjremlv_ug5ei4fZ81ou8GOpJykel4wqfaPMZ6btfHPicBQOTrkHjHrv_0Zh0xpuvr9D4/s1600/Galaxy+6+Shea+Return+Etain+Tur-Mukan+%2526+Kad.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqzO0XHzF_ib-hzkIR1hCXi05wORN-W29_cg9POQPWdrDU2Brl7b3k6bvM4mcWSKDBcKOS4Sjremlv_ug5ei4fZ81ou8GOpJykel4wqfaPMZ6btfHPicBQOTrkHjHrv_0Zh0xpuvr9D4/s320/Galaxy+6+Shea+Return+Etain+Tur-Mukan+%2526+Kad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607928231196927506" border="0" /></a>I'll have another post going up in the next day or so with a bunch of cards for trade. I'll mainly be looking for Royals in return so if you have any be on the lookout for that post. Hope somebody is still checking in here every once and a while, if you are thanks and until the next post ciao!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-63081918037742265442011-04-03T12:50:00.002-05:002011-04-03T12:52:38.364-05:00Way to go Rook!Congratulations to the Royals rookie reliever Aaron Crow on getting his first win of the season!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenQ70yTmlVEJJFrVltYvIVjK0t7hXx0oPJwgn9j2VpekmBKMKzvfBU9ozqjOzCcGYdHrdDlEWXPD_-On2TtOdHD7e9ebwTPL9jQi16K1wcNlB2w-OlswngE_F3OsIKT4qAGmywTNxkJA/s1600/2008+Letterman+Aaron+Crow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenQ70yTmlVEJJFrVltYvIVjK0t7hXx0oPJwgn9j2VpekmBKMKzvfBU9ozqjOzCcGYdHrdDlEWXPD_-On2TtOdHD7e9ebwTPL9jQi16K1wcNlB2w-OlswngE_F3OsIKT4qAGmywTNxkJA/s400/2008+Letterman+Aaron+Crow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591416624163433186" border="0" /></a>darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-11216476710012191412011-03-28T09:38:00.004-05:002011-03-28T09:42:29.121-05:00Groups Break PimpDimwit is holding a group break of two boxes of the upcoming Topps Gypsy Queen. Click <a href="http://www.thedailydimwit.com/2011/03/ten-teams-left-in-2011-gypsy-queen.html">here</a> to see the remaining teams. If all teams are taken he is adding an extra box of something. These last few teams are also discounted to $10.00 each. Join the fun and help us check out this new product!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-53238437559266235782011-03-27T15:07:00.003-05:002011-03-27T15:35:11.004-05:00A New OpportunityAs some of you may have noticed my banner as changed recently. This is due to a recent opportunity given to me by the web site and design company <a href="http://www.buildasign.com/">Build a Sign</a>. Since I don't get the chance to open free boxes for review I took the offer and made three different designs sponsoring the blog in different ways. I was able to create a 3'x6' banner, a regular bumper sticker and a magnetic bumper "sticker" that will allow me to give some away.<br /><br />The design process was really fun. I just had to remember that when layering pictures and text to start from the bottom up! For the banner I wanted something that I could possibly use a local card shows as I've been thinking about setting up to try and get rid of some of the thousands of singles I have. I wanted to show what types of cards I collect the most and think I accomplished this in the different pictures on either side of the picture of Iowa. The blog name and the web address are, of course, at the top and bottom and the star in the middle of the state show approximately where I'm located. You'll see this on one of the other designs as well. I think the banner looks great. It's heavy duty and has metal rings on the corners to help with the displaying. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK3kX3mj0WUcAVS2PmtiUt_-lQJx0dCTv7aS55_42tNfgGVfgQHfTC5w8AI-27Q0yW4ob3OXrOsuSuT3L-ZwRgoFhvWkfc1aqZ7i9HgDp9b3I1wNVwdvkT07WGfFmrTACno4q5LiU8jc/s1600/Photo0062.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK3kX3mj0WUcAVS2PmtiUt_-lQJx0dCTv7aS55_42tNfgGVfgQHfTC5w8AI-27Q0yW4ob3OXrOsuSuT3L-ZwRgoFhvWkfc1aqZ7i9HgDp9b3I1wNVwdvkT07WGfFmrTACno4q5LiU8jc/s320/Photo0062.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588855538715330434" border="0" /></a><br />The bumper sticker I did was partially taken from a design that was already on the site as a template. The only things I changed were the colors and what I'd rather be doing. It's a simple saying that has SOOO much truth to it! I have several of these to give away so if you're interested let me know.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9QtJvySmQ025fmmOC-QWrVpq43bkmPN4bNA51U4IgPaFSrMNa2830GcLDQcbyHEafuYLpYxU8wWxzR1QAnUiUuTgRZFXeUT8mGQBoWdO6eP240yCPlnQeLgN0xc5O84X6k6lecJIpeh0/s1600/Rather+Collect+Bumper+Sticker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 93px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9QtJvySmQ025fmmOC-QWrVpq43bkmPN4bNA51U4IgPaFSrMNa2830GcLDQcbyHEafuYLpYxU8wWxzR1QAnUiUuTgRZFXeUT8mGQBoWdO6eP240yCPlnQeLgN0xc5O84X6k6lecJIpeh0/s320/Rather+Collect+Bumper+Sticker.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588855533062399522" border="0" /></a><br />The last item is the bumper magnet that once again features my home location but also gives you an idea on how long I've been collecting. These magnets are really nice. Thick and strong magnet makes them perfect for the back of your car and the printing is easy to read. I didn't get too many of these but have a couple to give out if you like this design better, so give me a shout.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit6r0nivC6uWG98yQEXxup9mxi1wnoFyTY77S9lBuERJF5yZoKnbOFO0dCmxGtekajCGsPh2G8YRG0yeWLy-CdgukbK9uwqgX_oIwUJtyJvhm2ZSIlacBKRsJtPyzTp-9puVDYHs2fykU/s1600/Bumper+Magnet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 88px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit6r0nivC6uWG98yQEXxup9mxi1wnoFyTY77S9lBuERJF5yZoKnbOFO0dCmxGtekajCGsPh2G8YRG0yeWLy-CdgukbK9uwqgX_oIwUJtyJvhm2ZSIlacBKRsJtPyzTp-9puVDYHs2fykU/s320/Bumper+Magnet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588855530157591170" border="0" /></a><br />Build a Sign is a great company to work with. Looking at their prices they seem very reasonable and I may have to go back and see what else I can mock up for future use. The design template is fun to work with and you can use clip art that they have on site or you can import your own pictures for use. If you have questions I worked with Megan and she is great. I had her look at all me ideas and she made one change but that was to conform the design to a different template. Thanks again to Build a Sign for their sponsorship!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-61962718815922602722011-03-18T00:22:00.005-05:002011-03-18T00:39:12.302-05:00Pick-Ups Off A Tip-OffWhile reading<a href="http://toomanycg.blogspot.com/"> Dennis' blog</a> recently he mentiond that one of his favorite sellers on the Blowout Forums was having a great sale on his game used and autographed cards in his $2.50 folders. This sounded like it might be promising and I proceeded to see what I could find. There wasn't much in those two folders that interested me but I did see he had some really nice breakdowns of higher end cards. I dove into the folder containing the Vikings and went broke. Well maybe not broke but it would have been really easy!! I limited myself this time to some nice PC stuff. I started with the 1st round draft pick from 2006 who is quickly becoming one of the best linebackers in the NFL Chad Greenway. And for those who don't know Chad attended the University of Iowa so that makes him a great home state player to collect. I picked up three rookie autographs for my collection.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iV92h69fiBzGEm1nz3bptpIASrBiKulHeGIInT6-bR-EyqcPXoGeBgYDwI2Vik1rsMwiksM7gptn40uhdKJ0AwWqSRpZOTuir7-pV2U5x2CO2IDSx-1XZ5qcNHopEhe7CLZr9wdwtKg/s1600/2006+Playoff+Contenders+Auto+Chad+Greenway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iV92h69fiBzGEm1nz3bptpIASrBiKulHeGIInT6-bR-EyqcPXoGeBgYDwI2Vik1rsMwiksM7gptn40uhdKJ0AwWqSRpZOTuir7-pV2U5x2CO2IDSx-1XZ5qcNHopEhe7CLZr9wdwtKg/s320/2006+Playoff+Contenders+Auto+Chad+Greenway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585287695750929362" border="0" /></a>Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9s8F71fg7qaEXOl7BR_K9IphcDaIhnBefNg7JG8PWZeEuvHGUtUX6E7yTN-7thTxZ6ysBmSsLBRifFFRsUBZAQOZBOxzQrqbItSnynZdqyxO8FvKS1iSGubTpldaWB_tXV4oWYQCmVw0/s1600/2006+SPX+Auto+Chad+Greenway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9s8F71fg7qaEXOl7BR_K9IphcDaIhnBefNg7JG8PWZeEuvHGUtUX6E7yTN-7thTxZ6ysBmSsLBRifFFRsUBZAQOZBOxzQrqbItSnynZdqyxO8FvKS1iSGubTpldaWB_tXV4oWYQCmVw0/s320/2006+SPX+Auto+Chad+Greenway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585287705140144386" border="0" /></a>SPX #32/1299<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cGWLLlHc3ujGjOGsrAK2z8txKAOOk8UXHlSk-y2utGhtcZ1VtC90plbYorYlsXfffSbpfVwmI5Q1CEw5fUJCz2-CEZLupioFGB39xznFl1f1gt6GOD-RiN8zbDhKGtKgpF-u7h4afEI/s1600/2006+Bowman+Sterling+Auto+Chad+Greenway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cGWLLlHc3ujGjOGsrAK2z8txKAOOk8UXHlSk-y2utGhtcZ1VtC90plbYorYlsXfffSbpfVwmI5Q1CEw5fUJCz2-CEZLupioFGB39xznFl1f1gt6GOD-RiN8zbDhKGtKgpF-u7h4afEI/s320/2006+Bowman+Sterling+Auto+Chad+Greenway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585287694816850210" border="0" /></a>Bowman Sterling #1/900<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">All three great cards. My favorite is probably the Contenders as it's the best picture but the Sterling is a close second. It's kinda fun to own the very first autograph in the series and the gold card looks great with the Vikings uniform.<br /><br />The last card I picked up is a 2009 Certified of Percy Harvin. It's a bit of a gimmick and I won't deny that one bit but I really like it and got it at a great price.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8e1vWQbVuuHlPC0wJ1VX8n33_Vs4NydPOeFjf_s0oqjg31iBO5KxMPVjezRiRkhcSMY2u0GTTxTbkusP8QFskfd12_7tNetV_ZhUzEHNFwVzWfWdeHM48Yuj8QKeYa5ufIjFZGz2FJb8/s1600/2009+Leaf+Certified+Stamp-Patch+Percy+Harvin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8e1vWQbVuuHlPC0wJ1VX8n33_Vs4NydPOeFjf_s0oqjg31iBO5KxMPVjezRiRkhcSMY2u0GTTxTbkusP8QFskfd12_7tNetV_ZhUzEHNFwVzWfWdeHM48Yuj8QKeYa5ufIjFZGz2FJb8/s320/2009+Leaf+Certified+Stamp-Patch+Percy+Harvin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585287716311322866" border="0" /></a>#22/25<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I have a couple of the stamp/patch/autographs in my collection but this makes my first Percy Harvin jersey or patch card. The Vikings stamp is a nice touch as well. So there you have it, short and sweet. I'll post the link to the Blowout Forum for those who would like to try and make a deal as well. For now enjoy March Madness..... ciao!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/football-singles-buy-sell-trade/136811-all-updated-all-priced.html">Mdskyhawks Buy/Sell/Trade Thread</a><br /></div></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div>darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-36638976130729277332011-03-14T14:06:00.006-05:002011-03-14T14:26:44.009-05:00Star Wars Galaxy 6Topps recently came out with its newest offering in the Galaxy line, number 6. When it was first announced there was a lot of skepticism about what most of the collectors go after, the sketch cards. Some of the cards for Galaxy 5, ESB 30 and the Clone Wars were shall we say less than stellar. This happens with a fair share of releases and not just with Topps but history has shown that buyers can get burned from time to time. However when people started getting their Galaxy 6 cases and boxes and started opening them we quickly realized that Topps wasn't fooling around this time. A normal box has one sketch and case will include one or two die-cuts and maybe a printing plate. What people were finding was two or three sketches a box and as many as 18 or 19 hits a case, WAY more than normal. Prices immediately went through the roof. Boxes went from $50 up to over $100 and cases that pre-ordered at $500 pushed $1000. I wasn't able to pre-order anything but this time wanted to save my money and just buy the cards I wanted, hopefully saving me a little money in the process. The main cards I'm after are by one of my favorite artists Shea Standefer. She continued her depiction of Extended Universe characters for Galaxy 6 and I can't get enough. Here are a couple of my favorites I've picked up so far.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3Ajv170_Hsyoanj0zCGWMCznEIUH2A4pSaTQZLlidpVu1IQEYxV4jj54Og-Xr4FomVY_7hKZpGfzISEugGnXyx2ZpqVWh5yiTAubbLJmWU1oIZ7awSkq1HkpbFrQ8svjudqwCT5-zVA/s1600/Galaxy+6+Shea+Tahiri.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3Ajv170_Hsyoanj0zCGWMCznEIUH2A4pSaTQZLlidpVu1IQEYxV4jj54Og-Xr4FomVY_7hKZpGfzISEugGnXyx2ZpqVWh5yiTAubbLJmWU1oIZ7awSkq1HkpbFrQ8svjudqwCT5-zVA/s320/Galaxy+6+Shea+Tahiri.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584016495256745906" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScXkUW6RNNug8AgQBvFXW237NVB3GowYESQMiRdKxpvPWvqdu9Ly2EClEN8DFEUeRf6iUZlSsFao7ekRZgJ7a5r_n1_gCl9_dbhIdCMJ6C-mU8T09UBSXAVksIabMp2mWqOfcD1Q2FjA/s1600/Galaxy+6+Shea+Nomi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScXkUW6RNNug8AgQBvFXW237NVB3GowYESQMiRdKxpvPWvqdu9Ly2EClEN8DFEUeRf6iUZlSsFao7ekRZgJ7a5r_n1_gCl9_dbhIdCMJ6C-mU8T09UBSXAVksIabMp2mWqOfcD1Q2FjA/s320/Galaxy+6+Shea+Nomi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584016500497472770" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsgL694qp0tX_eR9vmcFapD3yp73blvFZemOufCp3ZguNtTaWb8wbfrrgxboMpFWGIhNJa1mVIV8xGE4kNa03JEwYNHfNoTBaQz9-LO87YsJ_vz2L2bUGRqfKGOqCi_8NKsuoIUa_wsQ/s1600/Galaxy+6+Shea+Vestara.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsgL694qp0tX_eR9vmcFapD3yp73blvFZemOufCp3ZguNtTaWb8wbfrrgxboMpFWGIhNJa1mVIV8xGE4kNa03JEwYNHfNoTBaQz9-LO87YsJ_vz2L2bUGRqfKGOqCi_8NKsuoIUa_wsQ/s320/Galaxy+6+Shea+Vestara.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584016490214110498" border="0" /></a><br />I did find that my card shop owner had ordered a case and this last weekend I bought two boxes from him hoping to get a good card or two. I'll let you guys decide.......<br /><br />Box 1:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Fxu2l3ARNyMax7lhKKd1eFWT9W5uoj1u8nP5Vu5hwrcyC-7m7UpFFVQjfxVgUDr2FkHOfWxsS4obQJ15inA52wgervgbn09Zc30E8HKkz04WQDj6-Uz4a8wqEjwgLusjM_prut6uimY/s1600/Galaxy+6+Stevlic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Fxu2l3ARNyMax7lhKKd1eFWT9W5uoj1u8nP5Vu5hwrcyC-7m7UpFFVQjfxVgUDr2FkHOfWxsS4obQJ15inA52wgervgbn09Zc30E8HKkz04WQDj6-Uz4a8wqEjwgLusjM_prut6uimY/s320/Galaxy+6+Stevlic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584017056487424210" border="0" /></a>Darth Vader by Bob Stevlic<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsi4VD2T98eXOhNZq1u-D0MjU2VfVuxI3gtsBUKoT69s0r7o-quOPEc57c1a60kycUipdywio05c86Ko-c3zbpIhF7tXS0YHde74TXnn5QuCa8cuXNVZxT9bbkb_vPbylnRGzOuFyPp84/s1600/Galaxy+6+Martina+%2526+Frank.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsi4VD2T98eXOhNZq1u-D0MjU2VfVuxI3gtsBUKoT69s0r7o-quOPEc57c1a60kycUipdywio05c86Ko-c3zbpIhF7tXS0YHde74TXnn5QuCa8cuXNVZxT9bbkb_vPbylnRGzOuFyPp84/s320/Galaxy+6+Martina+%2526+Frank.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584017071976373314" border="0" /></a>2-1B die-cut by Martina & Frank<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAyDI3rgAMTWSxKp2UKPR5AEyYlfS4Mknp069nOFyuXNXZzVMolVpwQzwqIUg88SKZrNcZohG9z1OCQhRqJTHcya-q0-xIqVzgDRVqNh0KunbAJAxGlwC0vnicWSkzn_ZXpu7vdy0HHY/s1600/Galaxy+6+Reynolds.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAyDI3rgAMTWSxKp2UKPR5AEyYlfS4Mknp069nOFyuXNXZzVMolVpwQzwqIUg88SKZrNcZohG9z1OCQhRqJTHcya-q0-xIqVzgDRVqNh0KunbAJAxGlwC0vnicWSkzn_ZXpu7vdy0HHY/s320/Galaxy+6+Reynolds.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584017071295998482" border="0" /></a>Aurra Sing by Lawrence Reynolds<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Box 2:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZpA4DkL0OA1Ari7V_gdY3ZnjF5IaUeelpN_DyNGNVthSox_3iNPz-FB45mbuig8HzdcShatro5BZDHTXPRJDS4mqIwrZbat_Tl337C3L1whYEWLXN05wi5cYkWfZfV2eAvdYZc02ES8/s1600/Galaxy+6+Frampton.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZpA4DkL0OA1Ari7V_gdY3ZnjF5IaUeelpN_DyNGNVthSox_3iNPz-FB45mbuig8HzdcShatro5BZDHTXPRJDS4mqIwrZbat_Tl337C3L1whYEWLXN05wi5cYkWfZfV2eAvdYZc02ES8/s320/Galaxy+6+Frampton.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584017051983799122" border="0" /></a> Qui-Gon Jinn by Otis Frampton<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Me personally, I'm thrilled. Box one was the killer box as the Vader was in the very first pack I opened! My original goal was to sell any sketches I pulled to buy one I really want but I'm having a hard time as these are some of the best I've pulled from a Star Wars product. I may have to track a few prices and see what I might be able to get, and if someone makes me one of those offers I can't refuse I won't say no. But for now I'm going to hold onto them and see what happens.<br /></div></div>darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-31762572214628975502011-03-01T20:30:00.004-06:002011-03-01T21:58:38.573-06:00New StuffSo since I haven't been lucky enough to get any free boxes to review I stopped by the card shop today to pick up a couple boxes. I just got a new computer and don't have my scanner running so no pics but if something strikes you in the description let me know and I'll try to get a pic to you. I wanted something a bit different then my normal fair so I decided on Upper Deck World of Sports, 2010-11 Upper Deck SPX Hockey and 2011 Playoff Contenders Patches.<br /><br />I'll start with the SPX Hockey and beg for your help as it's one of the sports that I know the least about. I purchased a box that had been opened but still had 18 packs and the Bonus pack included. This means I had no idea how many hits there were going to be. The bonus pack had an Ice rookie card of Jared Cowen #405/999. The box itself actually ended up with five hits! The first was a dual jersey of Sidney Crosby, dual white pieces but still "Sid the Kid," good start. Second a rookie jersey of Marcus Johansson. Third an autographed jersey of the Bruins Zach Hamill #35/799. Forth another autographed jersey this time of Flyers keeper Sergei Bobrovsky #191/799. Fifth a single jersey of rookie Zac Dalpe. I feel really good about this box. A normal box only gets four hits and looking at a breakdown it appears that I got an extra autographed jersey rookie card. I like the base cards but won't be collecting the set or anything. There are a few cards I'll keep of some of my favorite players but if anyone is collecting I can help out.<br /><br />Upper Deck World of Sports seemed like a good idea when I first heard about it but some of the box breaks have been less than stellar. I took a chance and am very pleased with the results. The box states that there are two autographs in each but most have been producing three, including mine. Autograph one is of pitcher Andrew Liebel who was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 3rd round of the 2008 Amateur Draft and is currently playing A+ ball in the Florida League. The second autograph is staying in the personal collection as it's U.S. National Team member and Colorado Rapids midfielder Pablo Mastroeni. The picture is from his college days as a member of the NC State Wolfpack but what a great pull for a soccer fan. The third autograph followed the same line but as one of the Athletes of the World subset that has an autograph only and no picture of the athlete. Mine is, again, U.S. National Team member and Hannover 96 midfielder DaMarcus Beasley. Beasley has been hampered by injury recently but is an excellent player and will hopefully get the chance to play for the MNT in the coming years. I also pulled a relic card from the box and have to wonder if it could have gotten much better. The swatch itself is solid red but comes from a jersey worn by Team Canada's own "Great One" Wayne Gretzky! Two boxes and jerseys of two of Canada's greatest hockey players...... frak...... Captain Canuck is going to drive down here and steal both of these if I'm not careful!<br /><br />Now on the the basketball. I choose Contenders Patches because I love the look of the autograph rookie patches. I know that they are manufactured and that there is a "gimmick" of home and away logos and truthfully I don't care! They look even better in person. All four of my autographs were of the rookie persuasion which is ok but it would have been nice to get one of the other autograph types that you can pull. No real big numbered diecut hits except for a Rookie of the Year Contender of Blake Griffin #37/99. As for the Rookie Patches they are as follows: Spurs gaurd Gary Neal with a black patch, Lakers forward Derrick Caracter with a yellow patch, Wizards forward Trevor Booker with a blue patch (Crap wrong Wizard! Oh well) and the hit of the box, Kings center DeMarcus Cousins with a gray patch. The base cards are very similar to the football Contenders so if you like that look, as I do, then you should like these as well.<br /><br />Recent E-bay pick-ups include two 2008 Razor Letterman cards to finish Royals first round draft pick Aaron Crow's last name. I also received a great package from Eric at <a href="http://manupatchesandchromescratches.blogspot.com/">Manupatches & Chrome Scratches</a> that had a stack of Royals cards along with Letterman patches of Eric Hosmer #1/5 and a Jeremy Beckham #13/20 that we had agreed to trade. Off E-bay I also now have autograph number six for my Harry Potter art and autos set that I'm working on, Natalia Tena as Nymphadora Tonks is now in hand. Also picked up a 2011 Topps 60th autograph of Alex Gordon cheap. This will make a nice addition to my Royals collection and the blue card with the white and blue Royals jersey looks really nice! Hopefully I'll have some pictures to show you guys soon. Thanks again for reading, ciao!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-39297391957488265602011-02-22T22:51:00.005-06:002011-02-22T23:12:16.720-06:00Recent PickupsSo with the NASCAR season starting this last couple weekends I've been on a bit of a bender picking up some new cards. This first one is from my local card shop where after I pulled the previously mentioned Danica Patrick the owner ripped the other two boxes of 2010 Showcase. A really nice looking autograph and firesuit card numbered to 25.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1nl78c0Fir57Eu9TsDBEk6b1zje7YH18PCzoO4yFEp35WmWfEteEOXhdoiO6z2QfICinM_N9MWe5zj-2rfxci1jaFp58DxfxxN_GTxSuKs2Iy68spZD2BS4T_MqDj0ji3-jIwEYwU1I/s1600/2010+Showcase+Kahne.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1nl78c0Fir57Eu9TsDBEk6b1zje7YH18PCzoO4yFEp35WmWfEteEOXhdoiO6z2QfICinM_N9MWe5zj-2rfxci1jaFp58DxfxxN_GTxSuKs2Iy68spZD2BS4T_MqDj0ji3-jIwEYwU1I/s320/2010+Showcase+Kahne.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576744887263560722" border="0" /></a><br />Kasey is currently driving for Red Bull Racing for the year and will join Hendrick Motorsports at the beginning of next year. I also picked up a handful of base cards that he had of some of my favorite drivers.<br /><br />The rest of these cards are all e-bay wins. First the two that came in the mail today....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-mD3hJEFU_Bpro8bzIM3cunlM86uC1Xj6JqWXci6g07-qPgmVuq9IMg2Zab_-td0AcVPbhhPqoczgYS0wvPw4imQDDFNBHi5wr5oPW303D0KzTWFeAa47F7TfU1EmuE38SwehVnpTNg/s1600/2010+Showcase+Tony+Triple+B.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-mD3hJEFU_Bpro8bzIM3cunlM86uC1Xj6JqWXci6g07-qPgmVuq9IMg2Zab_-td0AcVPbhhPqoczgYS0wvPw4imQDDFNBHi5wr5oPW303D0KzTWFeAa47F7TfU1EmuE38SwehVnpTNg/s320/2010+Showcase+Tony+Triple+B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576744893919992386" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzy1OEVynuz_wJbKKnYWDd8wRLkq3DvtPplrnUpzbSKm58web37al5OubnYz8XLOVXBB4mcXUJbMiDHxtUnvguoanypHxTdBNh83-2JBaYfWN9_dVsdVTIKtgsJjLG4bJt-VWp-VfPXOw/s1600/2010+Showcase+Tony+Triple+A.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzy1OEVynuz_wJbKKnYWDd8wRLkq3DvtPplrnUpzbSKm58web37al5OubnYz8XLOVXBB4mcXUJbMiDHxtUnvguoanypHxTdBNh83-2JBaYfWN9_dVsdVTIKtgsJjLG4bJt-VWp-VfPXOw/s320/2010+Showcase+Tony+Triple+A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576744890572593714" border="0" /></a><br />Yeah so they kinda look similar don't they. I actually didn't mean to win them both but as Smoke is my favorite current driver I'm not going to complain a whole lot! The top card is firesuit/sheet metal/shoe numbered 26/45 while the bottom one is shoe/firesuit/sheet metal numbered 20/25. Lastly are two cards to add to my Darrell Waltrip collection.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcGg3uI0GM9Hom9ybCi4e7cjtFYUiQb8khyphenhyphenyqFHMKC1bKAcGXTG_hHNRlZ7Oler8G314XfTLlbBNGKz-ogmn6igLj49YgXlFm6s6aqZ38wRLi_uRDJ3O9tclcbyKLuMDy0HfUkOanPK8/s1600/2010+Press+Pass+Legends+Waltrip+Dual.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcGg3uI0GM9Hom9ybCi4e7cjtFYUiQb8khyphenhyphenyqFHMKC1bKAcGXTG_hHNRlZ7Oler8G314XfTLlbBNGKz-ogmn6igLj49YgXlFm6s6aqZ38wRLi_uRDJ3O9tclcbyKLuMDy0HfUkOanPK8/s320/2010+Press+Pass+Legends+Waltrip+Dual.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576744888343753250" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdt3Uc1bfLj1E2m-SJlKj-mvyIcbLfTlnU5StvEkshFyUbduAkWoWQX4RQvACDxfi6tDHkiubnhYCga_YjronhRzA5C1whg4ZuXv-QIFdz9ct_sUs1GG5xBL2v41tYjW9poH2R6N7zy8/s1600/2010+Showcase+Darrell+Firesuit.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdt3Uc1bfLj1E2m-SJlKj-mvyIcbLfTlnU5StvEkshFyUbduAkWoWQX4RQvACDxfi6tDHkiubnhYCga_YjronhRzA5C1whg4ZuXv-QIFdz9ct_sUs1GG5xBL2v41tYjW9poH2R6N7zy8/s320/2010+Showcase+Darrell+Firesuit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576744890646022162" border="0" /></a><br />First a Press Pass Legends Family Relics dual sheet metal card of Darrell and baby brother Michael. Second an autographed firesuit Showcase card numbered 24/25. I was thrilled to get the Showcase card as is looks great next to the sheet metal version I already have. Now I have to watch for any other versions on this card to try and pick up. Thanks for reading and ciao!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-48035658090045106152011-02-18T21:58:00.005-06:002011-02-18T22:15:56.413-06:00DiamondsThis afternoon while wondering around one of the local Targets I picked up another blaster of 2011 Topps to see what I could find. Out of this I pulled four of the Diamond Giveaway cards. I know it's a rehash of the Million Card from last year but I think it's fun to see what Topps has to offer. One of the interesting add-ons this year of course is the Diamond Dig. For each card you unlock you get to dig a spot on a baseball field to collect rings and for each different ring you work your way up a ladder that offers prizes up to a 60th anniversary ring. SO after unlocking my four cards today, the best of which was a 1967 John Buzhardt, I went to the ball field and dug my four spots. On the fourth dig this showed up<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIGgFTaLBKwo5qARhFv9q52bCIxspnchMy51KftyZplpU-iJZCfddnYQv5JzH7j2mter0Jibk8Ls-CtcWR3mIGLAoUzKoR0sRJ64Zoi2ovkJvCC4vg9kOr_UvXtAxUBN1dX1VhIRy1y4/s1600/ToppsBox.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIGgFTaLBKwo5qARhFv9q52bCIxspnchMy51KftyZplpU-iJZCfddnYQv5JzH7j2mter0Jibk8Ls-CtcWR3mIGLAoUzKoR0sRJ64Zoi2ovkJvCC4vg9kOr_UvXtAxUBN1dX1VhIRy1y4/s320/ToppsBox.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575247621431841922" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIGgFTaLBKwo5qARhFv9q52bCIxspnchMy51KftyZplpU-iJZCfddnYQv5JzH7j2mter0Jibk8Ls-CtcWR3mIGLAoUzKoR0sRJ64Zoi2ovkJvCC4vg9kOr_UvXtAxUBN1dX1VhIRy1y4/s1600/ToppsBox.png"><big>TOPPS 60TH ANNIVERSARY</big><br /> COMMEMORATIVE SET<br />AN EXCLUSIVE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION COMPLETE SET</a><br /><br />HOLY FRAK I just won a prize from Topps!! Now what I wonder is 1. How much will the shipping be and 2. is this the shiny foil set Dayf is trying to put together by Hand? From the note listed in the prize section I won't be able to even think about getting this until August 15th so I guess I have some time to figure it all out! I wonder what other prizes are out there to be dug up? Ciao!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIGgFTaLBKwo5qARhFv9q52bCIxspnchMy51KftyZplpU-iJZCfddnYQv5JzH7j2mter0Jibk8Ls-CtcWR3mIGLAoUzKoR0sRJ64Zoi2ovkJvCC4vg9kOr_UvXtAxUBN1dX1VhIRy1y4/s1600/ToppsBox.png"><br /></a><br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Todd/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Todd/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png" alt="" />darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-11270614710066187062011-02-18T09:52:00.008-06:002011-02-18T10:38:16.170-06:00Recent StuffSo as I mentioned earlier this morning I was able to stop by my favorite card shop and pick up a couple boxes. The first was a box of the new Playoff Contenders. I had seen some nice autos come out and I really like the design of the base cards. My box yielded five autographs: three of the sticker version and two on-card. Sticker wise I pulled Antonio Brown, Devin McCourty and Derrick Morgan. For on-card I found a Marcus Easley and Eric Decker. Not sure if either one is a variation or not but still pleased with both pulls. I also pulled the Suh rookie I showed before, that was numbered 9/99 and an Otis Anderson Super Bowl Ticket numbered 3/100.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhONKSmY3aKso21iFuW8a5G6-8aVduzMcjzAMXSVgUhksVte72dVt69iw4i65AC6dxvAsl-XfK7kJLnJ4-xL4OCiJX0VrpS8K0_LNPXphchJZR1XS98eWy69IZHsEj_JLnwAxKFK0COE/s1600/2010+Contenders+Brown.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhONKSmY3aKso21iFuW8a5G6-8aVduzMcjzAMXSVgUhksVte72dVt69iw4i65AC6dxvAsl-XfK7kJLnJ4-xL4OCiJX0VrpS8K0_LNPXphchJZR1XS98eWy69IZHsEj_JLnwAxKFK0COE/s400/2010+Contenders+Brown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575059917714778178" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJcptr3wOTcUtpLigbqAxzKnd2iic9RC_zirzBwJ48M15BdiGy7ktjI1YqLWuP8U9CsmHHimSh7oF4QQaZORdIbkTDlxYPxBAB5BaJmt0Ki82NZScxygEXlZ2QRcwVMh4auDuC85fQj8/s1600/2010+Contenders+McCourty.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 279px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJcptr3wOTcUtpLigbqAxzKnd2iic9RC_zirzBwJ48M15BdiGy7ktjI1YqLWuP8U9CsmHHimSh7oF4QQaZORdIbkTDlxYPxBAB5BaJmt0Ki82NZScxygEXlZ2QRcwVMh4auDuC85fQj8/s400/2010+Contenders+McCourty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575059926232645890" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXPFCnMFyVMttTbHIPN03AnfHMMcz-Lxkfs_dQVA4P5VLsN_q60BkSeyKk5_rTOS0SgSLp_vZKyr5CprXdUh8cAe6k8dG-DZQrKm-VO6lsJh7tgczOqDXwCe-vNB7nKep_g0rZQimVj0/s1600/2010+Contenders+Morgan.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXPFCnMFyVMttTbHIPN03AnfHMMcz-Lxkfs_dQVA4P5VLsN_q60BkSeyKk5_rTOS0SgSLp_vZKyr5CprXdUh8cAe6k8dG-DZQrKm-VO6lsJh7tgczOqDXwCe-vNB7nKep_g0rZQimVj0/s400/2010+Contenders+Morgan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575059930555329570" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcygSUQtFugzOckAahfGN1RFDnVy2ioqXekSICF9tcjNXIll9kU27l1TV9WWKQqBBRy87-colzQAojS6-7VxXPrvglGr181sKElIHZEkAUcHUklG4Awxr_D7WYUPjxKSsE8j9I4KzN8MQ/s1600/2010+Contenders+Easley.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcygSUQtFugzOckAahfGN1RFDnVy2ioqXekSICF9tcjNXIll9kU27l1TV9WWKQqBBRy87-colzQAojS6-7VxXPrvglGr181sKElIHZEkAUcHUklG4Awxr_D7WYUPjxKSsE8j9I4KzN8MQ/s400/2010+Contenders+Easley.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575059922572377970" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpR1yqoMFHYWibHZ4GAG7Jbmp4m6jfmM3uUL0LiTpdJyJ7PDL-zmfO_5d3STmxm4Wom6hyLlO4gqNLk0jXZyT-4vGFOBJwBGZOBvuZrW9JE8kNMAuXPNRPWE1GzgFBDOVHEmkQ3_4j9q0/s1600/2010+Contenders+Decker.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpR1yqoMFHYWibHZ4GAG7Jbmp4m6jfmM3uUL0LiTpdJyJ7PDL-zmfO_5d3STmxm4Wom6hyLlO4gqNLk0jXZyT-4vGFOBJwBGZOBvuZrW9JE8kNMAuXPNRPWE1GzgFBDOVHEmkQ3_4j9q0/s400/2010+Contenders+Decker.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575059920272443058" border="0" /></a><br />The other box I picked up is something I've been wanting to try for a long time but needed some extra cash to be able to afford. Well with my tax return coming in I was finally able to buy a box of Press Pass Showcase racing. I've always liked NASCAR and there are some amazing cards to be pulled from this. Three packs and three hits. Pack number one gave me an autograph and sheet metal card of a driver that is in the top ten of all-time winners, Former driver of the #2<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> Miller Genuine Draft Pontiac Rusty Wallace.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUlrjvWI5_Lh91NIk89nHwZB96vlvo0gKmhwgH8kxWDQnNhiq_wWBFw6glVGNxU2UQLw8XIg1W4mR0_jQtNRR9r_SpI3lKqOaBFl1Bu6I4nVwZVKW-UXrNOn3lw5XKDDw_I_xvauYcRI/s1600/2010+Showcase+Rusty.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUlrjvWI5_Lh91NIk89nHwZB96vlvo0gKmhwgH8kxWDQnNhiq_wWBFw6glVGNxU2UQLw8XIg1W4mR0_jQtNRR9r_SpI3lKqOaBFl1Bu6I4nVwZVKW-UXrNOn3lw5XKDDw_I_xvauYcRI/s400/2010+Showcase+Rusty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575062302838354866" border="0" /></a>The scan doesn't show it very well but the sheet metal piece, even though it's all white, is really dirty and scuffed and the autograph is most defiantly on-card! Numbered 5/45 this was a great way to start a box. Next pack was super heavy and led me to think I had another sheet metal piece and I wasn't wrong. I pulled a jumbo piece of the #42 Target car driven by Juan Pablo Montoya that includes part of a sponsor sticker and is numbered 12/45.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXdqNcvPQNycGqK9hSTGuQIbBpc1mxu4uyBaHwJYzXzjorAMkUo29rKDuk2M_uoUSN0eRsqwpK1ExiqOZSgtxIEXO9M8KEOJ7yS2pBaUCPBm_9269BTDvkeEByfowZh9z7b9F_wid2eU/s1600/2010+Showcase+Montoya.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXdqNcvPQNycGqK9hSTGuQIbBpc1mxu4uyBaHwJYzXzjorAMkUo29rKDuk2M_uoUSN0eRsqwpK1ExiqOZSgtxIEXO9M8KEOJ7yS2pBaUCPBm_9269BTDvkeEByfowZh9z7b9F_wid2eU/s400/2010+Showcase+Montoya.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575062300036106418" border="0" /></a><br />The last pack wasn't as heavy and I wasn't sure what it was going to yield. As I peeled back the top couple cards I got to the one clear card in each pack and could see part of the hit behind it. That small piece was colored bright green and my heart started racing just a bit. See each six box half-case promises to have one autograph or race-used card of a certain NASCAR rookie and I was hoping beyond hope that I might get lucky. Well ladies and gentlemen here it is.....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMcmARKAn95nhF-TZ3D5UxRTFbP6jDDhT8AwTO64-DeQgzj53bZzp2uVUv0D7Qx3R4LKnSicK9THWNdTD-CcYWuCDqMzdbyPQFDgJYbDimh8Om9hBfo0jWTkCNXeN_Z8iXQcfWUeUtbU/s1600/2010+Showcase+Danica.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMcmARKAn95nhF-TZ3D5UxRTFbP6jDDhT8AwTO64-DeQgzj53bZzp2uVUv0D7Qx3R4LKnSicK9THWNdTD-CcYWuCDqMzdbyPQFDgJYbDimh8Om9hBfo0jWTkCNXeN_Z8iXQcfWUeUtbU/s400/2010+Showcase+Danica.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575062296986115426" border="0" /></a><br />That's right I pulled a triple race-used card of Miss Danica Patrick! Sheet metal, tire and fire-suit. With my scanner the green doesn't show up very well but it's much brighter than this is showing. The tire piece is cool as it appears to have the number 5 and a rubber "hair" on it and the dual colored sheet metal is a plus. I really like this product and may have to save up for a couple more boxes. I have three other Showcase cards coming in the mail that I won off E-bay and I'll show those when they get here.<br /><br />I also picked up off E-bay part of a Battlestar Galactica collection that a seller was getting rid of. The best this I got were six of the Shelter Poster cards. These came six or so boxes and are the only numbered cards to be included in the sets. So for the cost of just over one box I actually got the complete sets for seasons 3 and 4.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNuhYinpY630CN6OgxoxFaKEHYXfx98GQMhdARP2BeHqYWciEgHtdLf-sbT4lJXo0QSKyQ4fmKxrDK-KRIJWhFonpwj2QrFdFrZyGPWA3UKGMM0-e-jMlBNopHgEWo9ePQHZ7txlfZxc/s1600/Battlestar+Poster+7.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNuhYinpY630CN6OgxoxFaKEHYXfx98GQMhdARP2BeHqYWciEgHtdLf-sbT4lJXo0QSKyQ4fmKxrDK-KRIJWhFonpwj2QrFdFrZyGPWA3UKGMM0-e-jMlBNopHgEWo9ePQHZ7txlfZxc/s320/Battlestar+Poster+7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575067215652002130" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqWvgY_GkO56jSZDop1ObLxbt_Xe76N45plyctBjHEYpEb4vIizP4CNUXqoXX70hzN9svyMcZ5Y1-p8bSDpdoCc0QMu7X0fVD5596WfoXO_lkCvt4Hh2XJH0offGmHRDxKJNQCnEG2SQA/s1600/Battlestar+Poster+5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqWvgY_GkO56jSZDop1ObLxbt_Xe76N45plyctBjHEYpEb4vIizP4CNUXqoXX70hzN9svyMcZ5Y1-p8bSDpdoCc0QMu7X0fVD5596WfoXO_lkCvt4Hh2XJH0offGmHRDxKJNQCnEG2SQA/s320/Battlestar+Poster+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575067211930952130" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2ENAxX42zjYW82av2aIrb9MkxNjH8zqJlLx4Vdrq59jHG3kQ4VB_mOKkluyrYsf2YVQgmNgLWq_Zy7TISgGKEjbCxGZmKZsCumuSKwzcAv0NxZA1md1sqBCrKA3s52pv3oKOyPa2pCQ/s1600/Battlestar+Poster+6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2ENAxX42zjYW82av2aIrb9MkxNjH8zqJlLx4Vdrq59jHG3kQ4VB_mOKkluyrYsf2YVQgmNgLWq_Zy7TISgGKEjbCxGZmKZsCumuSKwzcAv0NxZA1md1sqBCrKA3s52pv3oKOyPa2pCQ/s320/Battlestar+Poster+6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575067212097889234" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvjvD0O4DvvlEZ627TJ-wMU3lXxzafqPwGTqMy5JkjoX80V3i3tL7GFUVo3VD7J3m1xaB-ccnFIQvnfGgMYLj1_vfveMlQ4Z6auA0-ParjrjQ0XKaIg_j5W9ACQ0whS9SX2QWHzXMDmk/s1600/Battlestar+Poster+8.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvjvD0O4DvvlEZ627TJ-wMU3lXxzafqPwGTqMy5JkjoX80V3i3tL7GFUVo3VD7J3m1xaB-ccnFIQvnfGgMYLj1_vfveMlQ4Z6auA0-ParjrjQ0XKaIg_j5W9ACQ0whS9SX2QWHzXMDmk/s320/Battlestar+Poster+8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575067221461800370" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9VbPEMz_PSCDGTfsGJR5sBwz_epyaYW2Uyb-b8dDmb3VOu-LF7fFJJ9wqPefdXI1xemMZxKtZIzeG3RdoSa5HyP4pFvcoqYYwqOU-OI4u1j9gpQFuubKDGyKUvujcPiVkwJ86QvECyw/s1600/Battlestar+Poster+9.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9VbPEMz_PSCDGTfsGJR5sBwz_epyaYW2Uyb-b8dDmb3VOu-LF7fFJJ9wqPefdXI1xemMZxKtZIzeG3RdoSa5HyP4pFvcoqYYwqOU-OI4u1j9gpQFuubKDGyKUvujcPiVkwJ86QvECyw/s320/Battlestar+Poster+9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575067219297416850" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8CJLvoeFWhOZ8yscGKfajxHMsD7MmPSvMzueCDW4zYvR4Gi5vQ8jAgGG8bvSXpDGIhBuJleIbauSA01UrSEnZmEX1k4LC2Z5Gb15-i5sbVYiR-fS-BsWs-Cfw6qiFDhLyMYheQkqWHc/s1600/Battlestar+Poster+10.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8CJLvoeFWhOZ8yscGKfajxHMsD7MmPSvMzueCDW4zYvR4Gi5vQ8jAgGG8bvSXpDGIhBuJleIbauSA01UrSEnZmEX1k4LC2Z5Gb15-i5sbVYiR-fS-BsWs-Cfw6qiFDhLyMYheQkqWHc/s320/Battlestar+Poster+10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575067477831646178" border="0" /></a>I also got the complete insert set of the Razor mini-series for less then $10<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADuTtWX4qjQRkEjEofsUqZPKrlTYnMjTTmByHFnmcHvVrR6jTCi-0P3VCkVfvd9oaOMDMkxJrCtEPJaPmKiJM9TxDa6YzxOjT5cXYJ_OO5DW2qlDUY0qXFsALDz8ZxcUJqPlsnC8SPzs/s1600/Battlestar+Razor+Set.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADuTtWX4qjQRkEjEofsUqZPKrlTYnMjTTmByHFnmcHvVrR6jTCi-0P3VCkVfvd9oaOMDMkxJrCtEPJaPmKiJM9TxDa6YzxOjT5cXYJ_OO5DW2qlDUY0qXFsALDz8ZxcUJqPlsnC8SPzs/s320/Battlestar+Razor+Set.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575067488804775250" border="0" /></a>The last couple cards I got were an autograph of Leah Cairns who played pilot Margaret "Racetrack" Edmonson and a costume card of Sharon "Boomer" Valerii. The costume card gives me all of the variations of the Boomer cards from all five sets. So all in all it's been a pretty good couple weeks card wise for me after not liking anything new and kinda getting down on the hobby it's nice to find some cards I actually like. I'll hopefully be back later in the week with the rest of my E-bay wins but until then....... ciaodarkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-49199805051536193042011-02-18T00:56:00.004-06:002011-02-18T01:00:18.348-06:00P&P (Plug and a Preview)Discovered a new blog through several contest plugs tonite called <a href="http://crinklywrappers.blogspot.com/">Crinkly Wrappers</a> and he's holding a great contest for some free Topps cards. Head on over and get in on the fun!<br /><br />Also went to the card shop today and picked up two boxes. Here's a one card preview of one of the boxes..... I'll post the rest of my pulls in the next couple days. Ciao for now!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ti9YQ4jfIzUp1qECThnDH7TTjjyM0mwHrZfbgpBGiUL2WURo1FxPdBqc-pnLgP8b5L0jLfladMJWzYei6z3PfSbTCya9npXW1XHvcJmLEBz5sT6cuhXvNAUhdlXoWMNsyxT2jkyRy5w/s1600/2010+Contenders+Suh.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ti9YQ4jfIzUp1qECThnDH7TTjjyM0mwHrZfbgpBGiUL2WURo1FxPdBqc-pnLgP8b5L0jLfladMJWzYei6z3PfSbTCya9npXW1XHvcJmLEBz5sT6cuhXvNAUhdlXoWMNsyxT2jkyRy5w/s400/2010+Contenders+Suh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574920686028686770" border="0" /></a>darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-46021219734961830672011-02-04T23:00:00.006-06:002011-02-04T23:28:51.565-06:00Group Break Winnings and a Couple Mail DaysAs many of you know Dennis over at <a href="http://toomanycg.blogspot.com/">Too Many Grandersons</a> did a second case of 2008 Razor Letterman and I was able to join this time. I love the way he does this break as he opened everything and then we drafted the cards we wanted. We pulled some really nice cards including a 1/1. My draft spot was in the middle of the group and the first card I choose was Eric Hosmer "R" numbered 17/20. I also was able to pick up a Chris Carpenter, Ryan Flaherty, Pedro Alvarez and Roger Kieschnick and one other card that I can't remember I think it was a Tiger. We then went into a trading session where I was able to use some of the previous Letterman cards I had gotten to work out a trade for two Aaron Crow cards to add to my collection. Dennis also threw in an extra auto for me of Jared Mitchell from Bowman Sterling which was a great touch. Thanks again to him for having a great break!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jEwbkDyG9VoLbBsyiFtD-md2sNJdLq6VeVtwDy_g_cZ1iugcBSiYwmTPecFSVC-ueKn16zlG_jNLdAIW-7syPWYNBkFNNUj9BG31vMr2x7fF-WNg-OMJkrMcEeIS8uyNjvN86kKotx8/s1600/2008+Letterman+Break.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jEwbkDyG9VoLbBsyiFtD-md2sNJdLq6VeVtwDy_g_cZ1iugcBSiYwmTPecFSVC-ueKn16zlG_jNLdAIW-7syPWYNBkFNNUj9BG31vMr2x7fF-WNg-OMJkrMcEeIS8uyNjvN86kKotx8/s400/2008+Letterman+Break.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570069352136444354" border="0" /></a><br />I also helped out artist <a href="http://brandonkenney.com/">Brandon Kenney</a> in a huge project he had going called Art for Smarts to help him raise money for his schooling. Brandon was raffling off spots for several prizes and each spot also included a sketch card of his random choosing. The raffle was done over a month ago and I ended up winning a 4x6 Legends & Lore artist proof with one of the four spots I bought. Brandon has been working hard to finish all the different sketch cards and mine finally came in the mail yesterday. I was lucky enough to get Legolas from The Lord of the Rings, Jayne Cobb from Firefly, Darth Maul from Star Wars and a full color Batman. Thanks again to Brandon for all his hard work!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PsUzDOIw5wCYnlR3xph3DfWfcLTpsV7qHWsxKEacnnLCYC4Mof7PHtuozLhrw7jbq475QyRQ24qL6jEvPWat4Y1QxJDqoorjn8lvUwAAYpknHJn9pY82lBd9EGtvSeRbo_p5N_dsg0s/s1600/Brandon+Kenney+Legolas.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PsUzDOIw5wCYnlR3xph3DfWfcLTpsV7qHWsxKEacnnLCYC4Mof7PHtuozLhrw7jbq475QyRQ24qL6jEvPWat4Y1QxJDqoorjn8lvUwAAYpknHJn9pY82lBd9EGtvSeRbo_p5N_dsg0s/s320/Brandon+Kenney+Legolas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570071637097868626" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivs76Q4FUxitHbGRxpctTBgqJjXuQfRzEY64LkotJgfN6YBFXMdCNvbp9TxB9zbd4s7BqtN_sTCD4r-L55yrT2zwqGkaNsIsYYBrgfijLpzmQ4BgagGkLgmJDRK9nWsh9WVbP9qn6iVE0/s1600/Brandon+Kenney+Jayne.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivs76Q4FUxitHbGRxpctTBgqJjXuQfRzEY64LkotJgfN6YBFXMdCNvbp9TxB9zbd4s7BqtN_sTCD4r-L55yrT2zwqGkaNsIsYYBrgfijLpzmQ4BgagGkLgmJDRK9nWsh9WVbP9qn6iVE0/s320/Brandon+Kenney+Jayne.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570071644527657618" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcPPS6fqHK2vDANXcJ4_tu9Zfsn48948kbTdgEmJM2r4govrZGiD-8ohDHw-QtqGTXXw_lHMoels6yBNdAdVnaX6f4r-ZQXPvVlFvohwJC6NrT05MllzbWaqmcG6ru0RerEgw-jcd0KA/s1600/Brandon+Kenney+Darth+Maul.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcPPS6fqHK2vDANXcJ4_tu9Zfsn48948kbTdgEmJM2r4govrZGiD-8ohDHw-QtqGTXXw_lHMoels6yBNdAdVnaX6f4r-ZQXPvVlFvohwJC6NrT05MllzbWaqmcG6ru0RerEgw-jcd0KA/s320/Brandon+Kenney+Darth+Maul.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570071652689200210" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFnwHXIm5yXIP8RM_MroW2Sl5HUD8g6LhT-UGA_QGHZ_j5Yb51Dd3Hxl_IiDiJLSlxa_fclUTIe6OqOLV4lnOzJQ3IdJIZvfXF8BLv9Yg14a-UfGscsMYuZot218n0yhNls8OB4t2Ngc/s1600/Brandon+Kenney+Batman.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFnwHXIm5yXIP8RM_MroW2Sl5HUD8g6LhT-UGA_QGHZ_j5Yb51Dd3Hxl_IiDiJLSlxa_fclUTIe6OqOLV4lnOzJQ3IdJIZvfXF8BLv9Yg14a-UfGscsMYuZot218n0yhNls8OB4t2Ngc/s320/Brandon+Kenney+Batman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570071649297434146" border="0" /></a><br />The last thing I received in the mail this week was a PSC by Tim Proctor of my favorite girl Boomer/Athena from Battlestar Galactica. I commissioned this card a couple months ago and Tim finally had time to get it done and out to me. And let me say I don't mind the wait!! I know he was hard at work on several projects including Star Wars Galaxy 6 and the wait was well worth it. What a beautiful card I've added to my collection.....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ-ichIZZvyqT0aye5uXDwli0rwFLnNWQZpduOdeKFjdqvLvo78G0DDdStDvLf19Tay05lib48e9VZPiSf0oAqiXs6BQYZmpLTfSsn_mTe-8-CFsHdSIIVM-JmApqFEaU67tVQQcZlNU/s1600/Tim+Proctor+Boomer.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ-ichIZZvyqT0aye5uXDwli0rwFLnNWQZpduOdeKFjdqvLvo78G0DDdStDvLf19Tay05lib48e9VZPiSf0oAqiXs6BQYZmpLTfSsn_mTe-8-CFsHdSIIVM-JmApqFEaU67tVQQcZlNU/s400/Tim+Proctor+Boomer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570072444517881106" border="0" /></a><br />Hope everyone has a GREAT Super Bowl weekend!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-25371894848940774952011-01-20T17:59:00.005-06:002011-01-20T19:38:47.196-06:00Recent AdditionsHey all still around but haven't had much to write about recently. I can honestly say that in the last month I've only opened one blaster box of cards. NOTHING has been interesting to me at all when it comes to new releases. What I'm going to show today is a few new sketch pick-ups and some really cool swag from Steve at 5finity.<br /><br />So back during the March of Dimes donation period 5finity not only offered The Female Persuasion dual sketch pack but let it be known that if we wanted to donate directly to his MoD account he would send some sweet swag depending on the amount donated. So I sent in my amount and waited. The good/bad thing is the donations were more then Steve expected and he ran out of the original pages for the Betty & Veronica to give and had to ask for more which delayed some of us getting our packages. Me being towards the end of the alphabet I was one who had to wait. Not a big deal to me but I did contact Steve to see when I needed to start watching the mail. Steve wrote me back apologizing for the delay and added that there would be a few extra things since I had to wait so long. So a few weeks ago this HUGE flat package shows up leaning against my door. I got it inside and carefully opened it up and here is what awaited me inside.........<br /><br />Two pages of original art from Betty & Veronica<br />A limited edition (1/10) print from Zom-B-Com<br />Two copies of Zombies vs. Cheerleaders #1 (covers A and C)<br />Three copies of Zombies vs. Cheerleaders Geektacular #1 (covers A, B and C)<br />One copy of Zombies vs. Cheerleaders #2 (cover E limited to 200)<br /> All signed by Steven Frank!<br />One sketch pack of Hack/Slash that was a sketch of Cassie by Daniel Campos<br />One sketch from Moonstone Maximum by Anthony Hochrein<br />Promo cards from several 5finity releases<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWbk6p99eDnnnCXVs44yrRTfZJrf3CF4_tjhXtqcYmLTCZrZVOsarYFuMkzlwRgJxiuavBAwtHxvNl9AUs4k1gRbKLSaT-uq1Wil3dQJ_k7SHtid5xN9NNu6-Jp_DwwZupSAi3aInABM/s1600/Hack-Slash+Daniel+Compos.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWbk6p99eDnnnCXVs44yrRTfZJrf3CF4_tjhXtqcYmLTCZrZVOsarYFuMkzlwRgJxiuavBAwtHxvNl9AUs4k1gRbKLSaT-uq1Wil3dQJ_k7SHtid5xN9NNu6-Jp_DwwZupSAi3aInABM/s320/Hack-Slash+Daniel+Compos.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564435145423767090" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHAIg1sN5JIz6EreDincg-01DdafN6WuNN8350-WMeegpCAkLXPLPxbct53A4P6ZvcsZ-ljo-2FOa1QZ0UzgSOBR7wBdCiCfwtd8lOj96uQaqHiSm2wH9LbTLF1nzhZJiaTaNu9XNE8k/s1600/Moonstone+Maximum+Hochrein.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHAIg1sN5JIz6EreDincg-01DdafN6WuNN8350-WMeegpCAkLXPLPxbct53A4P6ZvcsZ-ljo-2FOa1QZ0UzgSOBR7wBdCiCfwtd8lOj96uQaqHiSm2wH9LbTLF1nzhZJiaTaNu9XNE8k/s320/Moonstone+Maximum+Hochrein.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564435149263449058" border="0" /></a>I was also in a group break over at <a href="http://toomanycg.blogspot.com/">Too Many Grandersons</a> for a case of 2010 Elite Extra Edition. We got to pick our first team and then drafted two others. I wasn't able to make the live break but I picked the Cubs and had the White Sox and the Twins but somehow only ended up with ONE auto!!!! However this got worked out in the end with the teams that weren't taken and the auto's that were pulled for them. I ended up with seven total auto's of guys I've never heard of. I'm not a big prospector except for Royals' players and I know some of the guys for the Iowa Cubs of course. I haven't scanned these guys in but I got Josh Harrison (Cubs), Kolbrin Vitek, Raymond Fuentes (Red Sox), Adrian Sanchez (Nationals), Hayden Simpson (Cubs), Josh Rutledge (Rockies) and Chevez Clarke (Angels). Plus I got almost the complete base set and a nice stack of inserts. If you ever want to get in a great break Dennis does a fantastic job.<br /><br />I also just bought a couple more Sadlittle produced cards off the Scoundrel Art site. Both cards are by Remy "Eisu" Mokhtar. The first is the Grim Reaper from Dreamers of Darkness<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr02yMHKUmMcsaw1EOK7PP9izELjhMhrgnE1MrAj6O27yO4ezdaaf0EcGm3zvcOABOb6uRZd34YW2qMExf2jgLkGLqYVPoX-QDq3PkPXm1Xxufz20wN0qMcfqVT67PUecxlURAg84_uv4/s1600/DofD+Eisu.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr02yMHKUmMcsaw1EOK7PP9izELjhMhrgnE1MrAj6O27yO4ezdaaf0EcGm3zvcOABOb6uRZd34YW2qMExf2jgLkGLqYVPoX-QDq3PkPXm1Xxufz20wN0qMcfqVT67PUecxlURAg84_uv4/s320/DofD+Eisu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564446036468722898" border="0" /></a>and the second is a Bathtub Angel from the Rantz Angels set<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYDh52DQy4MD3d_feyPJ67xzmHnS30dTnOaeIpUpjw2AydVgfHiCprcn5kunLytslnTCmDe1pp_V0gsipR2lzsuFRMmnDJjcWIn2xwRJHngpRG2pCK3IdprAM7rlw2gbrmGyQfnB1ekg/s1600/Rantz+Angels+Eisu.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYDh52DQy4MD3d_feyPJ67xzmHnS30dTnOaeIpUpjw2AydVgfHiCprcn5kunLytslnTCmDe1pp_V0gsipR2lzsuFRMmnDJjcWIn2xwRJHngpRG2pCK3IdprAM7rlw2gbrmGyQfnB1ekg/s320/Rantz+Angels+Eisu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564446041451902098" border="0" /></a><br />There are a few things coming out in the next couple months that have caught my eye but most of them fall in the non-sports area. I'll try to update here more often and maybe get into some of my cards that I've had since before I started the blog. Hope everyone has a great Championship weekend and as a Vikings fan this kills me to say but..... Go Pack! Until next time.......darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-78711298120326874672010-12-31T21:55:00.003-06:002010-12-31T21:56:51.205-06:00Fun VideoRan across this on the Extra Mustard page at Sports Illustrated and had to share. Neat video on how Wilson makes every football for the NFL and for retail stores.<br /><br /><object width="450" height="370"><param name="movie" value="http://www.liveleak.com/e/6db_1293689067"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.liveleak.com/e/6db_1293689067" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="370"></embed></object>darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-90141729992137353352010-12-25T00:00:00.001-06:002010-12-25T00:02:41.176-06:00Merry Christmas!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZxZn5_AsU51Jtd4FYjwziNJviBKUB4BmISJomk-6ZZydrbevNnBFaPz1azeSoslycDZvM9iza-m6Guxvg9QoLjJBNmNlM7ZgFb_DE1SpJzxOliIxoiIzLcKfsBeYlxRuYqphu5ow8q4/s1600/5finity+Christmas+Sketch+Amber+Stone.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZxZn5_AsU51Jtd4FYjwziNJviBKUB4BmISJomk-6ZZydrbevNnBFaPz1azeSoslycDZvM9iza-m6Guxvg9QoLjJBNmNlM7ZgFb_DE1SpJzxOliIxoiIzLcKfsBeYlxRuYqphu5ow8q4/s400/5finity+Christmas+Sketch+Amber+Stone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554496047023936818" border="0" /></a>Merry Christmas to all!!!<br /><br />(And thanks to Steve and 5finity for the amazing card)darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-84546961681152101162010-12-13T22:08:00.010-06:002010-12-13T22:18:39.597-06:00PicturesFinally got my scanner up and running so here are some pictures of recent pulls and purchases.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUfCz5B2o_HKD0Edt_2f3WVkHGFaZKbkW6AktVxMcTSSlmPA_h0naRJhUyYIGKY8mssTITla2W89ZEbiVrrbAuUbrFCztgpvlc5ktZhHzNJDsjk1PYzvJs3ntyVy3WMlNkUOGGzV5Z3E/s1600/TC%2526B+Glendinning.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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The Philly Edwards is already spoken for.darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-18627486836536898242010-12-10T16:01:00.003-06:002010-12-10T16:05:14.564-06:00New LinkWanted to let you all know that I have a new link over to the left. It leads to my <a href="http://www.checkoutmycards.com/Users/darkship17">CheckOutMyCards</a> page and what I have up for sale there. If you see something you'd like and it seems to be high shoot me a (reasonable) offer and I'll take a look. I have baseball, football, hockey and basketball up right now and will be restocking from time to time.darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-81743986673339563982010-12-04T03:02:00.005-06:002010-12-04T11:15:09.724-06:00Break ResultsSo UPS delivered my two boxes of cards about 15 minutes before I left for work on Thursday morning. I had an event at church that evening after work and didn't get home until 8:30 which means I didn't start breaking until close to 9:00 that night! My scanner is still down but I wanted to post some results tonight. I'll have a post coming soon that will be NOTHING but pictures to go with the post that I've previously made.<br /><br />2008 Razor Letterman<br /><br />Five packs of one autographed manufactured letterman card. Possible numbered cards of /1, /5, /10 and /20.<br /><br />As I mentioned before I got two boxes of each product. In Letterman I was looking for a Hosmer or two and whatever else I can use as trade bait. I don't think I did too bad in the long run here. The non-numbered cards are single colored while the /20 have a dual blue border with a red letter. I got six regular and four numbered to 20. The best one I pulled is probably Pedro Alvarez of the Pirates. I did get one Royal, but not the one I was looking for. I pulled a Tim Melville #1/20. Also got Yonder Alonso (Reds), Michael Inoa (A's), David Cooper (Blue Jays), Justin Smoak (Rangers), Brian Matusz (O's)....I'm looking at you Beardy!! Jeremy Beckham #19/20 (Rays), Bobby Lanigan #7/20 (Twins) and Carlos Gutierrez #2/20 (Twins). The only two going in the PC are the Melville and the Alvarez (for now) and the rest are available.<br /><br />2009 Razor Ink Vault<br /><br />One unopened Inkworks box and three sealed Inkworks autographs.<br /><br />I LOVE this product. The main problem is I can't justify spending $55 a box to get it. At $30 a box I wish I could have ordered a case. My two inner boxes weren't the best but were fun to open. I got Journey to the Canter of the Earth 3D and 4400 Season 2. I opened both and got from JttCotE a pieceworks card of Anita Briem as Hannah. From the 4400 box I pulled a Jeffrey Combs auto and a pieceworks of Sean Tyson as Gabriel. The Combs is a great pull as he has appeared in every Star Trek series and the Re-Animator movies. However I already had one so this one is again some nice trade bait and is already spoken for. My six sealed autos were the highlight by far. I got two from Smallville of Sheriff Nancy Adams (A17) and Jerry Wesserman (A45), one from Charmed of Dorian Gregory as Darryl (A2) and one from The 4400 of Natasha Gregson Wagner as April Skouris (A15). The last two are for the PC.... from Firefly and Serenity I got a Gina Torres as Zoe and the hit of the boxes Jewel Staite as Kaylee! The Gina is the Serenity version and the Jewel is the Firefly version. Firefly is one of my all-time favorite TV shows and I now have half of the main casts autographs. The Jewel Staite is actually a double for me but I'm hard pressed to put in on the trade block. If I was offered say a Nathan Fillion in return I wouldn't turn that down but it's going to have to be a good offer for me to think about parting ways.<br /><br />2009 Upper Deck Philadelphia<br /><br />Got two of the 5x7 box toppers like I was supposed to. The second box actually had a case hit! An autograph 5x7 of Malcolm Jenkins. Not a bad start. I pulled 31 SP's and should have only pulled 30 so got an extra one there. I got the correct amount of the mini cards at 8. My jersey cards are nice as well. Philly at least used some color in their swatches. The only white one is of Brandon Edwards. I also pulled red jersey pieces of Tony Gonzalez and Lee Evans and a purple swatch of Chester Taylor. The first autograph I pulled is actually a redemption. This made me a bit nervous since the last one I tried to redeem had to be replaced. Upper Deck won't have to replace this one as they still have autographs of Brandon Marshall in stock. The second autograph is even better since it's another case hit! I managed to get a 1935 National Chicle rookie autograph of Darrius Heyward-Bey. OK so not the best rookie but still a hard pull. If you're keeping track that means I pulled BOTH case hits out of the same box. The 5x7 and the 1935 autograph! Thank you Blowout Cards!! Everything but the Taylor is available out of the Philly.<br /><br />I'm still waiting for my sketch packs from Sadlittles but that's not a bad thing since I don't have a scanner right now and it's hard to just describe a sketch card! Hope everyone has a great weekend!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-21462646850744441162010-12-01T22:17:00.003-06:002010-12-01T22:22:04.848-06:00Group BreakHey guys, I know most of you probably already read Dennis' blog Too Many Grandersons and know about this but I'm putting in a plug for his group break. We are doing 6 boxes of 2010 Donruss EEE. One slot in $38 and gets you three teams, one you pick right away and the other two to be drafted right before the break. Click <a href="http://toomanycg.blogspot.com/2010/12/2010-donruss-eee-baseball-group-break.html?showComment=1291263398952_AIe9_BE84fBWahWLawU2nzzCGz5z6IcqCxYjUzXJm8iD3ebAd7pDnm5HB9a0pATYnQh7-gLKmW2p72MqbOX2aZf4vSzZ3KQ0CV23ScN23i8vyymVdn5QcCxbzZ7iUjRtvbbrde_0dxjEE9DwlOqX45BMCfLAYXxhExyt0YmQHAsWn9zT911sNHH_FjWTTwdrHB963mvCbHnzJpDvxWaWayz04ZWyNUTg8msDGNfnY6kxE5Qi9e_-_zAfULFp0yAMc4BzDeTAB6Q-fl_wnzoWc7bQD9N1dvX_bl0GrdCVOed0JoZQvnnB0se9q9pvMr7ZG84i1U2EeNp2zS1mVAOg2FBCIPpq6OsLSR-CJv1Rpz6kPzQC_lu6O89RMjgZXd0C5CA7yyQjwvQi8AHriqqRCDwl87tQVfFyOfDV7KVj4gsEh1C5VvSuY5FVrV74oDyAU4_EMKdCAlZup9-35a_3EsBGzM_VrId6R8LpvT0GCqUfvbT0HkU1a1ri8iHXB8kQLrm63LbWzeDhnOGUz6qrbmdDlu46COGLvhBbLhpDpBM8ZiWys_Ld-izKqIzFMwYSlNqgvwfqKc_ma3Yg40e-g2QVYSk0GqZ_owJNMRB1bT-IyjcG3NYyNstxQEGCUjWMgfbts-UJ0AjWTCQv3gzMPWpnsI-D2t9p5YFwDceoAlFAw6i6v7Y8CmaFwl8NpoIPWZyQdnG2KkUpVvclK1kw0FwL_J7IMWy5zfhgkjkgl-hps1twquKhTK0#c9096065798497015247"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">HERE</span></a> and see all the details and teams available.darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-59040453733921429442010-11-29T22:27:00.003-06:002010-11-29T22:42:35.499-06:00Thursday....or Friday PreviewSo I'm here this week with a quick preview of what I'll have later this week. I managed to take advantage of some of the Black Friday sales on both Blowout Cards and D&A Card World and have six boxes of cards coming. From Blowout I grabbed 2 boxes of 2009 Philadelphia football and 2 boxes of 2008 Razor Letterman. From the Philly I'm hoping to get some of the shortprints that I need after the case split I did over on IAmJoeCollector and I would love to pull a mini-autograph, or two! With the Razor I saw a recent break on Blowout boards and for the price it looks fun. Hoping for an Eric Hosmer auto as he has an exclusive deal with them. Over at D&A I had 4 boxes in my cart and decided to dump two at the last minute. I dumped the 2008 MLS boxes that were $10 each and kept the two boxes of 2009 Razor Ink Vault. These have been a great deal as they come with 3 autographs and one sealed box. On Friday these were almost $20 off and I couldn't pass them up. I've gotten extremely lucky with these boxes before and we'll see how I do this time around. I also have a few E-bay winnings coming in and four packs from Sadlittles own Black Friday sale. Hopefully I'll have a working scanner soon that way I can actually show you some of the cards I get!<br /><br />Hope your Thanksgiving was as great as mine! We'll see you later this week.......darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-64074998088641018462010-11-17T00:45:00.004-06:002010-11-17T00:49:51.885-06:00Problems (A Public Service Announcement)Thanks to our friendly <a href="http://waxaholic.blogspot.com/">Captain</a> from the north I just realized that the e-mail connected to my profile was an incredibly old address that isn't in use any more. I have updated this to the correct address now. If you have tried to e-mail me in the last oh... month or more and gotten it returned I apologize. Please resend anything you would like or if you had any offers that you were interested in. Now back to your regularly scheduled blog reading!!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-20325196054784289292010-11-12T20:40:00.017-06:002010-11-12T22:49:07.306-06:00Finally Something NewHey guys, and gals, out there in blogger land! Finally got some cards in to show off and a couple boxes to review. Gonna apologize for the bad pictures right away as well. My scanner fried today so I had to go to my backup camera and it just isn't the same! I'll start with the saga that was my Philly redemption. After calling UD and waiting for only a couple minutes I talked with a customer service rep who verified that my redemption was out of stock and asked what my favorite team is. I replied the Vikings and was told a like valued would be sent. In less than three weeks I already have my replacement. A 2009 SP Authentic on card autograph of the former Vikings lineman Ron Yary. I honestly can't complain, Yary was the first player selected by the Vikings in 1968 and played for 15 seasons becoming a starter in his second. He was voted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEO6ZzFL_IzQ4uPUPD8SXLvs6yR-uWlyjhcL2DB29Oq0-AGQg3XQxfRtNK5mcB8AIQM_vD_tL7oMbqpVxKiwJ4qsMIDHg1URTBCEJO2O5h9t3LHt2xdPrxwEyGj7MVXSYhqGMN1MSDjQ/s1600/DSCN1515.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEO6ZzFL_IzQ4uPUPD8SXLvs6yR-uWlyjhcL2DB29Oq0-AGQg3XQxfRtNK5mcB8AIQM_vD_tL7oMbqpVxKiwJ4qsMIDHg1URTBCEJO2O5h9t3LHt2xdPrxwEyGj7MVXSYhqGMN1MSDjQ/s400/DSCN1515.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538863181698799490" border="0" /></a>I also picked up a card form the now retired Sadlittles set Essence of Fairyland. Artist Mel Uran did several fairies in a steampunk style. Now I'm not a huge steampunk fan but these cards looked great and when one came up in Nathan's clear out sale I had to try an get it. My luck held and here she is in all her beauty......<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu14y8iuItZmkjNkH2XciV32qXgaBnQJyXYd7IHkF7Jb4zILf4Ix-SBcJaML228LSDQSM50qZtWsSFK4eHz4mlulFVtJt81MW7Eh3qPrY_lDKAZn5IZamSIJyVvemYijpknaQZhzjsw_M/s1600/Essence+of+Fairyland+Mel+Uran.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu14y8iuItZmkjNkH2XciV32qXgaBnQJyXYd7IHkF7Jb4zILf4Ix-SBcJaML228LSDQSM50qZtWsSFK4eHz4mlulFVtJt81MW7Eh3qPrY_lDKAZn5IZamSIJyVvemYijpknaQZhzjsw_M/s400/Essence+of+Fairyland+Mel+Uran.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538866358327944946" border="0" /></a>Now on to a couple loose packs I grabbed. I wanted to see what all the hype was about with the Topps Update and I love the 2010 Topps football so I got a jumbo of each. No hits out of the Update but did manage to get one of the SP variations of Reggie Jackson. Out of the football I got a player worn jersey card of the Browns rookie Colt McCoy. Nice thing is I can sell both and get most of the money back on the packs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMaSGx3LVUs3TgAnpcugLBvKEBh3u8jrWrfs-JuJYQIgTxwS-2cMFIgkn7k1ijBJZBjkyP78h_DgwBzTXjNLJYdjQe59mOQePLmk0qOq-tjGd_h1Bf2Jt2Y5WRk2QJwMbestwzCiEOyU/s1600/DSCN1514.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMaSGx3LVUs3TgAnpcugLBvKEBh3u8jrWrfs-JuJYQIgTxwS-2cMFIgkn7k1ijBJZBjkyP78h_DgwBzTXjNLJYdjQe59mOQePLmk0qOq-tjGd_h1Bf2Jt2Y5WRk2QJwMbestwzCiEOyU/s320/DSCN1514.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538868707307766002" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoQDsk5Wp6SOtPzcN86s4EREYPTxFhJSbSGpuZM2zH_Ew5GODPa0AINBDvC1AlZeSDGXUeAMagBGGyZivbO6xNd5lTarujObf8jocaesjJKDGSOI_7riFYu9Wh8q-9mGTyFOiFQo1NoE/s1600/DSCN1513.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoQDsk5Wp6SOtPzcN86s4EREYPTxFhJSbSGpuZM2zH_Ew5GODPa0AINBDvC1AlZeSDGXUeAMagBGGyZivbO6xNd5lTarujObf8jocaesjJKDGSOI_7riFYu9Wh8q-9mGTyFOiFQo1NoE/s320/DSCN1513.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538868705329935538" border="0" /></a><br />So now onto the boxes. The first is actually a mini box from the new Press Pass Legends racing. Not much to tell here but oyu do get one auto and one memorabilia card per mini box. Plus a numbered card in the other packs. I did pull everything I was supposed to. My memorabilia is a super thick race-used firesuit of Dave Marcis and the autograph is a on-card of Dave Pearson. My favorite two cards were actually regular pulls, with one being numbered. I got a Motorsports Masters of Darrell Waltrip, has a UD Masterpieces texture to it, and a Make & Model #11 Mountain Dew numbered 92/99 which is Darrell's old car. Darrell is my favorite driver and I love listening to him call races. My overall thoughts on the Legends is it's a great product for a decent price. An actual full box is three of the mini boxes and will net you three autographs, three memorabilia cards and a bunch of numbered cards. I've seen some really nice stuff pulled on other forms and if you like racing it's a good product to get behind.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YP8ElKYxV3HdMOB7Jy-nKm42VVgWPpn50YVyixgiKcTucC3Lqpj9zRXUq0RPGxs9jB5hltP3jS6ITEB-OR3yYOvxZinL3VoBCZYCUzDSMu4EE7KyQphHIfHvxTSORsJlCbRbGrbOvL0/s1600/DSCN1499.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YP8ElKYxV3HdMOB7Jy-nKm42VVgWPpn50YVyixgiKcTucC3Lqpj9zRXUq0RPGxs9jB5hltP3jS6ITEB-OR3yYOvxZinL3VoBCZYCUzDSMu4EE7KyQphHIfHvxTSORsJlCbRbGrbOvL0/s320/DSCN1499.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538874812800890914" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSnHXi9oJ_EuG9HtqpjhpIgR-85DNQsGm6U8nNCYSl6DcMbhn5zNTZitVnLQysPhR3KEV0O5Kqiic2L-qxhV9JbxjS3hA1aqnFOCf96LEtqPyd3c8i8mUx4e0w80KnR5WEyF4Ug8aa7E/s1600/DSCN1504.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSnHXi9oJ_EuG9HtqpjhpIgR-85DNQsGm6U8nNCYSl6DcMbhn5zNTZitVnLQysPhR3KEV0O5Kqiic2L-qxhV9JbxjS3hA1aqnFOCf96LEtqPyd3c8i8mUx4e0w80KnR5WEyF4Ug8aa7E/s320/DSCN1504.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538874819796295874" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8eEMecOHNv2uJU7Un98a0zHNwtgHf_CQ8HrsT8sfrNiNPf_DEaGhYGEedD7ef16fuDXaCM8Guja607higLXH6DL8kH-b52GYC8PkY9vMLTHD2uia-wOn25cxOaTuINAqY2lTf2oBlkJM/s1600/DSCN1502.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8eEMecOHNv2uJU7Un98a0zHNwtgHf_CQ8HrsT8sfrNiNPf_DEaGhYGEedD7ef16fuDXaCM8Guja607higLXH6DL8kH-b52GYC8PkY9vMLTHD2uia-wOn25cxOaTuINAqY2lTf2oBlkJM/s320/DSCN1502.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538874829227941554" border="0" /></a>The last box is something from last year. I wanted to try a maximize my hits for my money and also try something new. I finally settled on 2009 Topps Chicle. Now there have been remarks about how the players look due to the fact that it's an entirely painted set. But it offers some good autographs at two per box and has a subset that I've been trying to complete through E-bay and the like. The base cards were done by 11 different artists including Brian Kong, Mike Kupka and Dave Hobrecht. I have a sample of what I think are both the good a bad here. One of my favorites has the be the Roy Williams and the Jerry Rice. The Jacobs show amazing emotion and Montana looks ready to play. Several of the artists did old throwback uniforms on the players and they just look strange, like the Sanchez. Trent looks way to happy to be passing the ball and I'm not real sure what Moss is thinking!! But for all the fact that I make a little fun of the cards I wish I had a tenth of the talent these guys do.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCBhfMVsY7F6nlCw0JSR2C2rGHa6xewMJJ3BqJ9uKw1vlceuw5N_YfM6v9Wh6IiXkXMNyaeDHbeAqGfDdLce15gJnJjTw0oGLWCVxnmwimnECfuAfr2XNIEosXY0T5Tt8mt9stcRlLyY/s1600/2009+Chicle+Base.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCBhfMVsY7F6nlCw0JSR2C2rGHa6xewMJJ3BqJ9uKw1vlceuw5N_YfM6v9Wh6IiXkXMNyaeDHbeAqGfDdLce15gJnJjTw0oGLWCVxnmwimnECfuAfr2XNIEosXY0T5Tt8mt9stcRlLyY/s400/2009+Chicle+Base.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538884683764174978" border="0" /></a>Each pack also has a mini card in it. The regular version is gold bordered while the SP backs have white borders with three different backs: Chicle, Bazooka and Topps Umbrella. I pulled four Chicle backs, two Bazooka backs, Matt Ryan and Percy Harvin, and one of the Topps backs numbered to 25 of Pierre Thomas.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8Q_1ssxvI7pXlBHuMXU6Pyfpl9bJdw7qJFMj2gDADf8JML2LjyYN15mv2D3P1lpBCkdZnlxw-ROu3zBjD31tR4fqXHF_EfANNWpz8fZA9xeZqqmm9rlAhU-izgALXMQDML-r-HICeeM/s1600/2009+Chicle+Mini+Base.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8Q_1ssxvI7pXlBHuMXU6Pyfpl9bJdw7qJFMj2gDADf8JML2LjyYN15mv2D3P1lpBCkdZnlxw-ROu3zBjD31tR4fqXHF_EfANNWpz8fZA9xeZqqmm9rlAhU-izgALXMQDML-r-HICeeM/s320/2009+Chicle+Mini+Base.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538885693242862690" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvNdesvSgZocL_UgfDyySSqoCBjJI7gyEFYUG5cVKMU1s6Tj_tknwN-1r5rK831LWhFFANn4R8o8TepfCDIIXZq2cmg8ku9B_rwoOVLafSujgL5vFyISrMKt8QyJJP5mZ_PkEvhrZZXA/s1600/2009+Chicle+Mini+Chicle+Back.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvNdesvSgZocL_UgfDyySSqoCBjJI7gyEFYUG5cVKMU1s6Tj_tknwN-1r5rK831LWhFFANn4R8o8TepfCDIIXZq2cmg8ku9B_rwoOVLafSujgL5vFyISrMKt8QyJJP5mZ_PkEvhrZZXA/s320/2009+Chicle+Mini+Chicle+Back.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538885698874425874" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87XRPkna8yz1TArXT5EcCILgsopIckwot3WtUzZV_Vw6EotRKDXUTwuZz7BlTqsJxGb1iPBnF2mgR8-8f6mFknxKjf3MFw39WltuI53YIUwv88v_T7qSH0fDFAwLCyZ4hvmUzp543BjA/s1600/DSCN1505.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87XRPkna8yz1TArXT5EcCILgsopIckwot3WtUzZV_Vw6EotRKDXUTwuZz7BlTqsJxGb1iPBnF2mgR8-8f6mFknxKjf3MFw39WltuI53YIUwv88v_T7qSH0fDFAwLCyZ4hvmUzp543BjA/s320/DSCN1505.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538885706719740834" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70NtY5y0N60wxpsVnG0JOq3dZxNQluZe_iSwR5Sm5eHD5He_0IEEOVl1fu6Jqa7V7hWuMMqvXyoql7IF35k9J0Z3to-c-AaxMUyKkKiZCtawwbSF8tmn-yZDTBodNYjp1AcaQsr6bAIM/s1600/DSCN1506.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70NtY5y0N60wxpsVnG0JOq3dZxNQluZe_iSwR5Sm5eHD5He_0IEEOVl1fu6Jqa7V7hWuMMqvXyoql7IF35k9J0Z3to-c-AaxMUyKkKiZCtawwbSF8tmn-yZDTBodNYjp1AcaQsr6bAIM/s320/DSCN1506.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538885712177068034" border="0" /></a><br />I actually did excellent on the hits, I was supposed to get two autographs and one relic. Instead I got three autographs and a one in six box relic hit! Even though I got three autographs none of them were huge, I pulled a Pat White first, then a Ramses Barden and lastly and probably the best auto of the group Hakeem Nicks. Like I said nothing to get too excited over.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_zyRLfD23tAMf49BwomNTWRMU-vlis5V1B7dNTDnsRERtNDwSero9XLoXuSSYIgbP_c-SBYqtJguQPQfOTvEurYYXezkceEqzrn_PMM-ctxcnnB1PAeKntzPK4h0Wugpb_WpAJYGPso/s1600/DSCN1507.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_zyRLfD23tAMf49BwomNTWRMU-vlis5V1B7dNTDnsRERtNDwSero9XLoXuSSYIgbP_c-SBYqtJguQPQfOTvEurYYXezkceEqzrn_PMM-ctxcnnB1PAeKntzPK4h0Wugpb_WpAJYGPso/s320/DSCN1507.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538887095260853362" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMC0Oc4s3yXhnKcvzygkp_4fsRBAU2roCOGIiFsJEuakmYi4HDwh_46aVBjXUqpO7yidokOavS-qtsCm3KDE2FqUdyWz1UVDwyD1QZAppa3q7BvLC0vyW38mmFV60NmhSTNQRNqY5Y8I/s1600/DSCN1508.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMC0Oc4s3yXhnKcvzygkp_4fsRBAU2roCOGIiFsJEuakmYi4HDwh_46aVBjXUqpO7yidokOavS-qtsCm3KDE2FqUdyWz1UVDwyD1QZAppa3q7BvLC0vyW38mmFV60NmhSTNQRNqY5Y8I/s320/DSCN1508.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538887099515865378" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpyox_0FFzT2WHRNvZtfLvcRlzDerx0Uimz8Ks5Gk0m8_f-8uEsZcE5sX1DCSHp4swrFywVaeA2JLzpc90JVPZTCAqJ-ER9b8u91VopONA9o36fg7WPSTtysKD4J3_GlrvO6XET0SDFg/s1600/DSCN1509.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpyox_0FFzT2WHRNvZtfLvcRlzDerx0Uimz8Ks5Gk0m8_f-8uEsZcE5sX1DCSHp4swrFywVaeA2JLzpc90JVPZTCAqJ-ER9b8u91VopONA9o36fg7WPSTtysKD4J3_GlrvO6XET0SDFg/s320/DSCN1509.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538887108228095954" border="0" /></a><br />The final hit is a great card for my PC. A year or so ago I found on the bid board at my local card shop an Amelia Earhart Authentic Stamp Relic card and got it for something like $5.00. I looked up the set and decided that I wanted to put it together. According to the outside of the box there are seven different cards to get. I've picked up four of them cheaply and today out of the VERY FIRST PACK I pulled the Franklin Delano Roosevelt version B!! Couldn't believe my luck in pulling a stamp card let alone one that I needed!! This leaves the FDR version A, which I can't seem to find a picture of anywhere, and again according to the box one of Fort Knox which I haven't seen a picture of either. The Topps website doesn't even acknowledge that this set exists so I don't know if the last two cards were ever made. If anybody sees wither one please e-mail me, I'll throw together a package of your favorite team or something as a reward!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1M2wsCPFpAArp5UPpBC892cxdLl2KeIkzLcAfOkxbKD_fi1VfufeFILSXbZW4NFoFue3i0lxSTZuzyWn79Rj-KFctf26L3rRVAWx1mSg_4xUQc_-fz9PKsU6Odmck_xWx56Eppt7kgQ/s1600/DSCN1503.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1M2wsCPFpAArp5UPpBC892cxdLl2KeIkzLcAfOkxbKD_fi1VfufeFILSXbZW4NFoFue3i0lxSTZuzyWn79Rj-KFctf26L3rRVAWx1mSg_4xUQc_-fz9PKsU6Odmck_xWx56Eppt7kgQ/s400/DSCN1503.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538889530770876866" border="0" /></a><br />I don't think I would buy another box of Chicle but it was fun to open and I'll see how much of the set I actually have when I sort it in a day or two. The packs mentioned SP's so I'll have to try and find those as well.<br /><br />I should be getting a package from Steve at 5FINITY for a March of Dimes promotion that he had going sometime in the next week or so and I'll show that off when it gets here. In the meantime take it easy and start saving room for Thanksgiving dinner!darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-74916542433911785602010-11-03T23:45:00.002-05:002010-11-03T23:53:46.510-05:00Big (Art) LoveI wanted to show off my newest piece of large, 8x11, art that I was able to commission. Over on Deviant Art one of my art friend last month did a special where for $20 he would do a full sized ink 8x11 for you, if you managed to get in on it on the day he offered, 24 hour window only. Well as luck would have it I missed out the first time but promised myself I would watch in case he did the offer again. So this last month Randy put the offer back up. I jumped in and requested two pieces. The first I can show you and is of my girl Boomer from BSG. The second is actually for the Scoundrel Secret Santa so I'm not going to show that one off right now. I mentioned the artists first name is Randy or Randy Kintz also known as rantz. Some of oyu may recognize the name from the last Sadlittles release of Rantz's Angels, same guy. He does great work both in color and in inks only. I've been getting more larger pieces for my collection. Some original art but mostly prints as they are usually cheaper. I hope ot get most of them matted and framed and up for display soon. In the meantime here is Boomer.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCQ01l2cmhDAd1uEoMiMklBNV8UFHGIZ8GUZN-Ieb4yNGHDwnVcvoCFgJN1dTNjJbv5b-Qu7csNT3bx_KD32hPX6G7ArBnWhrHjDlF63HfaWxCpJNq1c9ZKu_ReE-IQWoF_r6-Q_F1QY/s1600/Rantz+Boomer.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCQ01l2cmhDAd1uEoMiMklBNV8UFHGIZ8GUZN-Ieb4yNGHDwnVcvoCFgJN1dTNjJbv5b-Qu7csNT3bx_KD32hPX6G7ArBnWhrHjDlF63HfaWxCpJNq1c9ZKu_ReE-IQWoF_r6-Q_F1QY/s400/Rantz+Boomer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535552988044328818" border="0" /></a>More cards coming later this week....darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521049019101556620.post-80867384968439344972010-10-28T23:53:00.002-05:002010-10-28T23:54:49.252-05:00Contest from the SouthCheck out this contest over at <a href="http://gamindset.blogspot.com/">Georgia Mindset</a>... you could win a box of Topps Chrome Baseball.darkshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209909367071128095noreply@blogger.com1