2011 Allen & Ginter Case Hit…

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Hitchcock’s Vertigo is another classic film that I love. In honor of the All-Star game today, I decided to make a Jimmy Stewart All-Star card.PRP Favorite Movies – #5

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The Sandlot came out in 1993, but supposedly took place in ’62. So I opted for the latter:PRP Favorite Movies – #4

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The Great Escape…PRP Favorite Movies – #3

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I found the 1994 Topps design a little bit boring for my next favorite movie, but the Prospects cards were better:PRP Favorite Movies – #2In my opinion, Samuel L. Jackson’s role as Jules Winnfield was deserving of his own “All-Star”…

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While I was trying to decide whether to make a 1947 style Andy Dufresne or a 1994 style Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding card, I came up with this delightfuly simplistic idea:PRP Favorite Movies – #NNOWeak. I know. What would you rather see a ’47 sty…

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Sorry it has been so long between posts. I have been busy in the real world. To get myself back on track, I have decided to start a new series of posts. As you may have guessed, I am going to make a series of baseball cards based on my favorite movies….

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Oh, my God! Topps is making a Saturday Night Live Archives Set! I will get the complete set if it kills me!If anyone wants to send me dupes, I will love you forever!

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Let’s face it: it’s been a long time since Topps put out a great Archives set. 1991 saw the re-issuance of the fabulous 1953 baseball set as “The Ultimate 1953 Set.” Topps also put out a “Rookie Years” basketball Archives set in 1992-93 to celebrate th…

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Every now and then, searching the baseball card bargain bins you will come across a gem. A card that restores your faith in the hobby. This card is the one that brought me back:

TBCB Muppets – #24 Emmet Otter


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A little while ago I got a package in the mail from PunkRockPaint. I’ll let the video do the talking.At least he sent me this Ryan Braun Gumball I didn’t have yet.

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The more of these Muppets cards that I make, the more I feel it is important to share the history behind the cards. I’m not just making these up as I go along. I have done considerable research. The Muppet Leagues have a well documented histo…

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I went to my local card shop today searching for bargains. When searching for bargains, I usually avoid the “Bargain Bin”. It is usually stocked with junk wax packs. I got lucky this time! I dropped two bits on the counter and drove home to scan m…

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Blogger has been having some… issues. The post that I did yesterday seems to have vanished. So here is the card I did by request of William Noetling.

TBCB Muppets – #16 Pepe the King Prawn

Design based on: 1991 Topps Desert Shield #530 – Roger…

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William Noetling requested in the comments of a previous post that he would like to see a card of Pepe the King Prawn. It just so happens that I have one:

TBCB Muppets – #16 Pepe the King Prawn

Design based on: 1991 Topps Desert Shield #530 – Ro…

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It seems odd to make a card from the current year for a “retro” baseball card set, but I have a good reason. On June 3rd, Disneyland (the original one) is reopening Star Tours! It will be rebranded as Star Tours: The Adventure Continues. Aside from alt…

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It seems odd to make a card from the current year for a “retro” baseball card set, but I have a good reason. On June 3rd, Disneyland (the original one) is reopening Star Tours! It will be rebranded as Star Tours: The Adventure Continues. Aside from alt…

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After I showed a Canadian card in my last post, I feel it necessary to drop a little bit of patriotism your way:

TBCB Muppets – #15 Sam Eagle

Design based on: 1956 U.S. Presidents #21 – Ulysses S. Grant

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Back in the late ’80s, Post cereal made a cereal to honor one of my favorite Muppets. The Swedish Chef finally got to bring his cuisine to the American public.

I never saw it in stores, but even if I had we wouldn’t have bought it. We never had sug…

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Other than my previously mentioned baseball card collections, and the occasional Allen & Ginter cards, I don’t buy too many baseball cards. By “too many”, I mean not more than I can fit in the few dozen 5000 count boxes that are spil…

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I have always loved 3D cards. Especially the ones that use lenticular technology. The ’70s and early ’80s Kellogg’s cards were my favorites… Until I saw the 1995 Fish Flix Herring Team insert cards. Wow! The fish seem to boomerang right out at you!

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I found an oldie, but a goodie, while helping clean out my Grandparents’ attic. Having no concept of the value, my Grandpa said I could keep it as long as I would post it on his favorite blog:

TBCB Muppets – #11 Fozzie

Design based …

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I feel a little bad about my last post. Mmmrhubarb was nice enough to point out some of Kermit’s previous advertising work. If I am going to keep posting cards on this blog, I am going to have to step my game up. Research is going to be important….

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As you probably know, the world of Muppets didn’t begin with the Muppet Show. Many people will place Sesame Street as the origin of the Muppets. Sure, Kermit got his start as a reporter on Sesame Street, but there was a Muppet way before that. I may no…

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Sorry it has been so long since my introductory post. I went on a little road trip. Luckily, I was able to pick up a few new Muppets cards. I scored a (nearly) complete 1972 Electric Mayhem team set for a song*.

TBCB Muppets – #2 Dr. Teeth

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Whew! Just got home from my road trip in time to knock this one out for Star Wars Day:PRP Star Wars – #24 Obi-Wan KenobiDesign based on: 1965 Topps #411 – Roger Craig             Nice job with the Roger Craig impe…

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Coming later this week, The Baseball Card Blog will introduce a new tabbed page at the top of the blog devoted to PunkRockPaint’s inter-stellar Star Wars…The Retro Baseball Card Set. Get it? inter-stellar? As in outer…space? Aw… forget it.&n…

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Thanks for the wonderful introduction, Ben. If you missed it, you can scroll down to the previous post. I guess I should probably tell you a little bit about myself:

Travis “PunkRockPaint” Peterson  -  Fan of the San Diego Padres
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As you may know, I have an undying love for the San Diego Padres. I bleed brown. (I should probably get that checked out.) My boys aren’t hitting so good. The Padres team batting average at home has dipped under .200. Ouch. I wanted to know if there wa…

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Here’s another one for you vintage collectors:PRP Star Wars – #23 Nute GunrayDesign based on: 1951 Bowman #232 – Nellie Fox RC (Rookie Card)

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I’m going all the way back to the mid ’90s with this one. The dual-tone, glittery, gold lettering is a real pain in the butt in MS Paint…PRP Star Wars – #22 Jango FettDesign based on: 1996 SP Marquee Matchups MM3 – Derek JeterIf you were wonder…

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I finished up a box of cereal today. Ate four bowls, just so I could show you the prize inside:PRP Star Wars – #21 Jabba the HuttDesign based on: 1983 Kellogg’s #55 – Gary Carter            If you are looking for one of…

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Here are some I threw together quickly as filler for the (upcoming) checklist:PRP Star Wars – #17 AnakinDesign based on: 1997 Pinnacle Home-Away #11 – Alex Rodriguez PRP Star Wars – #18 IG-88Design based on: 2007 Topps Allen and Ginter Relic…

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It has been a while since I bought any cards. I made a quick jump over to my ICS (Interstellar Card Shop). They were a little limited in their selection of newer cards, so I searched the bargain bin. Thankfully, I was able to find a gem. I haven’t…

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It has been a while since I bought any cards. I made a quick jump over to my ICS (Interstellar Card Shop). They were a little limited in their selection of newer cards, so I searched the bargain bin. Thankfully, I was able to find a gem. I haven’t…

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