Like many of you, I've received actual cards of bloggers in trade packages. It's possible that I have a few more somewhere, but hey, I'm writing a blog post, so I'll just enjoy that while I can.
First up on the list is a guy everyone knows and loves to read, the Great Fuji, writer of The Chronicles of Fuji. I've received at least two (there may be another hiding somewhere) cards of Fuji, both signed in red. Fuji's cards are great. The card stock is Chrome like. The 2008 design and colors are great and although I never watched more than a couple Southpark episodes, I do get the reference.
The first Fuji card was signed with a fine point Sharpie.
The second was signed with the regular tip I think. I do think the red auto goes well with the colors.
As you can see from the back of the card, Fuji has a wide a varied interest in cards. Some of my favorite Fuji posts include his many and varied finds at the flea market.
Next up is a very generous blogger, JayBarkerFan. He hasn't posted in about a month (I'm not criticizing...look at my number of recent posts), but when Jaybarkerfan's Junk gets a post, it often times leads to a crazy generous mailing of cards across the blogosphere.
Love the auto on the front and the hand numbering, 45/98. I don't know if this is the Hambugler variation, but I love the whole design.
JBF was a pretty damn good hitter and with power too! He is generous, obviously eccentric and yes, he does give a lot of stuff away. In case you were wondering, 26.4 stones is 369.6 pounds. I can relate.
Last, but not least is the one and only Topher, of Crackin' Wax fame. Topher has a side gig called Varsity Trading Cards. It's pretty cool.
Topher is a wax breaker of the highest order. He has some pretty cool case breaks, many of which lead to healthy donations to charity. So far he's donated over $5000 to charities. That is very cool. I love the card. I like to think he's staring off into the distance and thinking "Man, I should really pull some cool Rangers for Brian". Hey, you never know.
The back of the card is also very cool. I know you could easily bribe him with some Dark Chocolate M&Ms.
Rumor has it there is a Literal Quirk autographed card (that's his wife). That's the one I really need to make the collection top notch.
Well, there you have it. Some pretty cool blogger cards. If any other blogger has one, I need to make a deal to get one.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
I just designed a new one using the 2015 Topps baseball design. Haven't received them yet, but when I do... I ship one in your direction. Topps is using a new company to create their cards and they had a lot less options. Plus they seem more affordable than before, so hopefully they come out as nice as the first batch.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. Thanks!
DeleteIf you don't have one from Chris at Nachos Grande, I would highly recommend making a deal to pick one up.
ReplyDeleteYou know what, I think I have one of those custom minis. Which I do love so I'll have to find it and do an updated post.
DeleteI have a card in the '09 design. I might have a few left somewhere. Hopefully I'll run across them as I'm reorganizing my binders. I like Tophers card. Kind of reminds me of a Ginter set.
ReplyDeleteReading this post has inspired me to work on creating some of my own. something I will work on for next year.
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