An Otherwordly Group Break

Yo dudes!  Dan over at The Other World has a pretty sweet group break idea that could net people some awesome cards.  You can check out his post here.

As it stands right now, the proposal would be 2 boxes each of 2010 Panini Century Collection (one of my personal favorite sets), 2011 Leaf Valiant, and 2011 Leaf Ink (which I opened here).  I do enjoy mid- to high-end products, and these are some of the better ones at that.  As well, for $60 to $65 a slot (Dan's working on logistics, so the price could lower), I think people would get much value and fun from this break.

Anyway, I just wanted to help spread the word because I think it would be a hoot!

Cut cut cut

Cut signature, that is.

2011 Upper Deck SP Legendary Cuts, Carl Furillo cut auto, #'d 4/8.  We haven't forgotten about you, Carl!  Now why'd they have to go and chop off part of the "C" though?

How 'bout that trouncing we got yesterday from the Astros?  Ow.  Too painful.  I had to go watch Detroit vs. Texas and Kansas City vs. Toronto instead.  Yankees-Rangers starts in five!

Clem Labine

On this date, sixty-two years ago, Clem Labine made his major league debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

From 2005 Topps Dem Bums Autographs.

Labine could have pitched against Bobby Thomson in the 1951 National League pennant playoff, but that duty went to Ralph Branca instead.  The shot that followed was certainly heard around the world.  You might remember that I pulled a Bobby Thomson cut auto not that long ago.  Labine was a paratrooper in World War II and a great relief pitcher as well.  Dem Bums!

*Update: Apparently also today in 1950, Vin Scully joined the Dodgers broadcast team.  Awesome!

Exaggerated proportions

Man, it's been two weeks since my last post.  I guess I've been quite busy.  I traveled back home to Los Angeles about two weeks ago to be a groomsman at my college buddy's wedding.  An unexpected package from The Daily Dimwit was awaiting me when I got back:

Yay, free giveaways from the Dimwit and his sponsor, Breygent Marketing!  Thanks Sam!  I love comic art and these cards are great, exhibiting bold colors and excellent artwork.  The "Warlord of Mars" is, in fact, John Carter (created by Edgar Rice Burroughs) - main character of Disney's eponymously-named, massive box office bomb.

Red Sonja!  Badass, voluptuously-proportioned redhead barbarian.  While I do enjoy the Dark Horse Conan graphic novels, I unfortunately have not read any Red Sonja comics yet.

I am the least familiar with Vampirella out of these three characters.  One can construe that she is likely a vampire, though.  I am of two minds about her outfit.  Either that it does not seem very practical (no pockets), or perhaps it is just functional enough (to cover various bits and such).

Thanks again to Sam at The Daily Dimwit, and consequently, Breygent Marketing!

Taking a break from Skyrim to post this

Both cards from 2011 ITG Heroes & Prospects Baseball Hits:

It may look like an on card signature, but it is just a very unobtrusive sticker.  The autograph can almost go unnoticed, though.  For shame, Drew.

 It has been quite difficult to obtain a Matt Moore autograph card.  This one is the Silver Version, #'d to 390.  I'd still like to have a Moore auto from a Bowman product.

Back to Skyrim, I guess.

Orthrus, two-headed monster... uh, Dodgers card

I first saw this card about two years ago on CheckOutMyCards.com.  But, it was not reasonably priced and then it disappeared from the site.  Whether someone purchased it or the seller realized how awesome the card was and decided to keep it, I know not.  Nevertheless, I finally have one!  It is also in way better condition than the one I previously tried to obtain.

Yes, indeed.  One card, two of my favorite Dodgers from when I was a kid.  1997 Stadium Club #CO7, dual autographs of Eric Karros and Raul Mondesi.

Upon close inspection the signatures themselves are not in perfect condition, but this card totally rules nonetheless.  So awesome!

A trade with The Dimwit

I am super late in posting about my first ever trade with The Daily Dimwit.  You can see what I sent Sam here on his blog - two Delino DeShields Jr. autographs from 2011 Bowman Draft and 2011 Playoff Contenders.  Sam has a nice scan of the cards on his post.  I am stoked for what I got in the trade:

First up, a Jameson Taillon autograph from 2011 Bowman Platinum.  Sweet on-card signature.  This is my second Taillon auto.  Got high hopes for him!

I love old school Dodgers autographs.  2011 Lineage, Bobby Morgan.  More on-card sweetness.  Morgan played for the Dodgers in 1950 and 1952-53, and thus in the '52 and '53 World Series.

I pretty much hate Topps, but all these recent on card signatures are a good direction to take.  I especially like the 2011 Lineage old dude autograph cards.  Thanks, Sam!