Showing posts with label Allen Ginter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Allen Ginter. Show all posts
Monday, July 18, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Saturday, July 09, 2011
We Interrupt This Cardblog with a Very Important Announcement
Ladies and gentlemen, can I please have your attention. I've just been handed an urgent and horrifying news story. I need all of you, to stop what you're doing and listen.
2011 Allen & Ginter is now live.
Repeat, 2011 Allen & Ginter is now live.
You may now cease collecting Goodwin Champions.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
Friday, July 08, 2011
2011 Allen & Ginter... The Celebrity Autographs.
While we wait patiently for Ginter to drop this week, Topps has released the complete checklist of all the non-Baseball athletes and celebrities who have autographed for TA&G. There's still no Bill Gates, Milo Aukerman, Lionel Messi, or Dennis Miller; and there's still no cuts of Jefferson Burdick. However, here's a sampling of what we can look forward to.
Cheryl Burke: Ballroom dancing is pushing to become an Olympic sport. But yeah, no one except your girlfriend who watches DWTS religiously cares. (And she probably wants that Ukrainian dude, Maxim, whathisname.)
Dick Vitale: YEAH BAY-BEE! THIS CARD IS OF A REAL P.T.P.er! A PRETTY TIRED PERFORMER!
But seriously folks, how can you NOT like Dick Vitale? Yes, his schtick is old and tiresome. But for some reason, Dickie-Vee just reminds you of all those great Monday night Big East/Big Ten doubleheaders on ESPN back in the day.
Dirk Hayhurst (as "The Garfoose"): I think I'm the only person on the planet who has yet to read The Bullpen Gospels. Sorry, but I've had this thing called "grad school" taking up my free time the last few years. (Please, no spoilers in the comments.)
Geno Auriemma: This guy is a total D-Bag. But I guess women's basketball needs a heel; the guy in the "black hat" to go up against the gal in the white hat (Pat Summit). He plays the part well.
Heather Mitts: It's a shame Heather Mitts is more famous for her "work" (if you can call it that) off the pitch. It's a shame because, at 33, one of the finest right-backs America has produced finally made it onto the World Cup team. She was hurt each of the last two World Cups and more than likely won't get off the bench for this one. I hope the USWNT wins this World Cup, if only to send Mitts out a winner.
Ehhh, who am I kidding. You don't care about soccer, much less women's soccer. I pretty sure most of you who pull this card will probably rub one out to it. Just make sure you keep it in a top-loader before you send it to me.
Jason "Wee Man" Acuna: I couple of years ago, I proposed having the whole Jackass posse to sign for A&G. A Ryan Dunn autograph would have been awesome.
Jim Nantz: If Allen & Ginter were a sporting event (work with me for a second), I would want Jim Nantz in the booth -- if only for the 30 second TV commercials. You know the ones, with the soft piano and acoustic guitar music in the background:
"It's a tradition unlike any other. Allen & Ginter, from Topps."
John McEnroe: And if your girl steps up, I'm smacking the ho.
Lou Holtz: I grew up in a Roman Catholic household. My now 89-year-old grandpop's college football allegiance is to Notre Dame -- even though he never went to college. Growing up, I'd watch all those great Notre Dame/Miami games with him.
Lou Holtz made me a Miami fan.
Matt Guy: Matt Guy is the "King of Cornhole." For the record: Cornhole is a horseshoe-like game involving throwing bags filled with unpopped-pop corn into a slanted platform with a hole in it.
Not to be confused with the "King of Cornholing," Ron Jeremy -- who you can add to the list of people who also NEED to have an A&G autograph.
Mat Hoffman: Mat Fucking Hoffman did this...
And that's why he's on an Allen & Ginter card.
Al Gore & Keith Olbermann: Good Lord. It's Vice President ManBearPig and the King of Public Access TV; ON THE SAME CARD. This card may set a Guinness World Record for most amount of smug douchebaggery per square inch on a trading card.
Rafer Johnson: A total badass. He won the Olympic Gold Medal in the Decathlon in 1960. Eight years later, along with Rosey Grier and George Plimpton, helped capture Sirhan Sirhan after he shot RFK.
Re-read that last sentence, because that actually happened.
Tim Howard: Yeah, Landycakes scored the goal against Algeria; but it would have never happened without Timmy's save and distribution. That, and he's from Jersey and has Tourette's.
Cheryl Burke: Ballroom dancing is pushing to become an Olympic sport. But yeah, no one except your girlfriend who watches DWTS religiously cares. (And she probably wants that Ukrainian dude, Maxim, whathisname.)
Dick Vitale: YEAH BAY-BEE! THIS CARD IS OF A REAL P.T.P.er! A PRETTY TIRED PERFORMER!
But seriously folks, how can you NOT like Dick Vitale? Yes, his schtick is old and tiresome. But for some reason, Dickie-Vee just reminds you of all those great Monday night Big East/Big Ten doubleheaders on ESPN back in the day.
Dirk Hayhurst (as "The Garfoose"): I think I'm the only person on the planet who has yet to read The Bullpen Gospels. Sorry, but I've had this thing called "grad school" taking up my free time the last few years. (Please, no spoilers in the comments.)
Geno Auriemma: This guy is a total D-Bag. But I guess women's basketball needs a heel; the guy in the "black hat" to go up against the gal in the white hat (Pat Summit). He plays the part well.
Heather Mitts: It's a shame Heather Mitts is more famous for her "work" (if you can call it that) off the pitch. It's a shame because, at 33, one of the finest right-backs America has produced finally made it onto the World Cup team. She was hurt each of the last two World Cups and more than likely won't get off the bench for this one. I hope the USWNT wins this World Cup, if only to send Mitts out a winner.
Ehhh, who am I kidding. You don't care about soccer, much less women's soccer. I pretty sure most of you who pull this card will probably rub one out to it. Just make sure you keep it in a top-loader before you send it to me.
Jason "Wee Man" Acuna: I couple of years ago, I proposed having the whole Jackass posse to sign for A&G. A Ryan Dunn autograph would have been awesome.
Jim Nantz: If Allen & Ginter were a sporting event (work with me for a second), I would want Jim Nantz in the booth -- if only for the 30 second TV commercials. You know the ones, with the soft piano and acoustic guitar music in the background:
"It's a tradition unlike any other. Allen & Ginter, from Topps."
John McEnroe: And if your girl steps up, I'm smacking the ho.
Lou Holtz: I grew up in a Roman Catholic household. My now 89-year-old grandpop's college football allegiance is to Notre Dame -- even though he never went to college. Growing up, I'd watch all those great Notre Dame/Miami games with him.
Lou Holtz made me a Miami fan.
Matt Guy: Matt Guy is the "King of Cornhole." For the record: Cornhole is a horseshoe-like game involving throwing bags filled with unpopped-pop corn into a slanted platform with a hole in it.
Not to be confused with the "King of Cornholing," Ron Jeremy -- who you can add to the list of people who also NEED to have an A&G autograph.
Mat Hoffman: Mat Fucking Hoffman did this...
And that's why he's on an Allen & Ginter card.
Al Gore & Keith Olbermann: Good Lord. It's Vice President ManBearPig and the King of Public Access TV; ON THE SAME CARD. This card may set a Guinness World Record for most amount of smug douchebaggery per square inch on a trading card.
Rafer Johnson: A total badass. He won the Olympic Gold Medal in the Decathlon in 1960. Eight years later, along with Rosey Grier and George Plimpton, helped capture Sirhan Sirhan after he shot RFK.
Re-read that last sentence, because that actually happened.
Tim Howard: Yeah, Landycakes scored the goal against Algeria; but it would have never happened without Timmy's save and distribution. That, and he's from Jersey and has Tourette's.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Who's in Your TA&G 5?
It's simple really. Just list the five people/places/things you'd like to see in 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter, and post it to Twitter with the following hashtag: #2012tang (I tried #2012ta&g, but it didn't work).
Or, just post your five in the comments.
Yeah, I fully realize that 2011 TA&G ain't out yet.
This is called "long-run planning."
Oh, you want to know who's in my TA&G5?
Or, just post your five in the comments.
Yeah, I fully realize that 2011 TA&G ain't out yet.
This is called "long-run planning."
Oh, you want to know who's in my TA&G5?
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
WHY IS THIS NOT HAPPENING?????
I mean, this is a no-brainer!
Topps: If you make this card, this year, I will forgive you for all your past sins (i.e. Poley Walnuts, Kazuo Uzuki, 2008 Stadium Club, et al) and absolve you, in advance, of any future indisgressions.
Topps: If you make this card, this year, I will forgive you for all your past sins (i.e. Poley Walnuts, Kazuo Uzuki, 2008 Stadium Club, et al) and absolve you, in advance, of any future indisgressions.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
2010 Allen & Ginter's Checklist
ZOMG! THE CHECKLIST IS OUT!!!
http://www.baseballcardpedia.com/mediawiki/index.php/2010_Topps_Allen_%26_Ginter%27s
I still don't see Jefferson Burdick on the Checklist, though. What's up with that Topps?
Friday, July 17, 2009
The cardblogosphere continues to amaze.
I want to give the cardblogosphere, and the rest of the alternative Hobby media, a great big pat on the back.
Not only has a cardblogger already cracked the 2009 Allen & Ginter code, but minutes later Wax Heaven scooped everyone.
At the time of this posting, no other Hobby media outlet has published this news. Great job.
Not only has a cardblogger already cracked the 2009 Allen & Ginter code, but minutes later Wax Heaven scooped everyone.
At the time of this posting, no other Hobby media outlet has published this news. Great job.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Topps: MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
Come on Topps. Jeff deserves to be on a card. And what better way to honor the greatest card collector who ever lived, than by putting Jeff Burdick in 2009 Allen & Ginter.
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Video Box Break and Review: 2008 Topps Baseball Updates & Highlights Presents 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter Blaster
Base Set: 39 of 350
Short Set: 39 of 300Parallels
Short-Prints (1:2): 0 of 50
4 Minis: M. Kobayashi, R. Durham, E. Dukes, M. Scherzer
3 Black Bordered Minis (1:10): B. Jenks, A. Wainwright, A. Miller
Inserts
4 U.S. States: S. Victorino, J. Maurer, T. Tankersley, S. McClung
1 World Leader (1:12): O. Arias Sanchez (Costa Rica)
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Box Break and Review: 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter
One box of 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter (paid $65)
24 packs and one chiptopper per box, eight cards per pack.
The Pulls
Chiptopper
1 N-43: Ichiro
Base Set: 124 of 350 (35.43%)
20 Doubles
7 Minis
2 SP Minis (1:13)
7 A&G Backs (1:5)
1 SP A&G Backs (1:65)
3 Black Bordered (1:10)
Inserts
16 U.S. States with six doubles (50 cards, one-per-pack#)
2 World Leaders (50 mini cards*, 1:12) Mozambique, Spain
2 World's Icons (ten mini cards*, 1:48) The Sphinx, Quetzalcoatl
1 Pioneers of Aviation (five mini cards*) Piloted Glider
Autogamers$#
2 Framed Relics: A. Dunn, C. Crawford
* One mini per pack
$ Two of the following per box: Framed Autograph, Framed Relic, Framed Printing Plate, Framed 1887 Original, Cut Signature, 1 of 1 Relics
# One U.S. State insert or framed autogamer per pack
Did Not Receive
1 World's Greatest Victories insert (1:24)
The Review
If you don't like Allen & Ginter, you're an idiot.
That's all I have to say.
Product Rating: 4 Gumsticks (out of 5)
24 packs and one chiptopper per box, eight cards per pack.
The Pulls
Chiptopper
1 N-43: Ichiro
Base Set: 124 of 350 (35.43%)
20 Doubles
Short Set: 111 of 300 (37.00%) with 17 DoublesParallels*
Short-Prints (1:2): 13 of 50 with 3 Doubles
7 Minis
2 SP Minis (1:13)
7 A&G Backs (1:5)
1 SP A&G Backs (1:65)
3 Black Bordered (1:10)
Inserts
16 U.S. States with six doubles (50 cards, one-per-pack#)
2 World Leaders (50 mini cards*, 1:12) Mozambique, Spain
2 World's Icons (ten mini cards*, 1:48) The Sphinx, Quetzalcoatl
1 Pioneers of Aviation (five mini cards*) Piloted Glider
Autogamers$#
2 Framed Relics: A. Dunn, C. Crawford
* One mini per pack
$ Two of the following per box: Framed Autograph, Framed Relic, Framed Printing Plate, Framed 1887 Original, Cut Signature, 1 of 1 Relics
# One U.S. State insert or framed autogamer per pack
Did Not Receive
1 World's Greatest Victories insert (1:24)
The Review
If you don't like Allen & Ginter, you're an idiot.
That's all I have to say.
Product Rating: 4 Gumsticks (out of 5)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Randumb Thought I Came Up with at Reading.
So Scott and I were roaming the aisles at Reading this past Saturday, and I noticed table with a stack of 2008 Allen & Ginter boxes. I don't know what it was, but the sight of boxes of Allen & Ginter got me thinking....
What if we fast forward 1000-2000 years and archeologists dig up a stash of 2006-08 Topps Allen & Ginters. And then, another group of archeologists discover some 19th Century A&Gs.
What will our descendants (no, not those Descendents) think? How will they know what cards they have? Will they be able to tell the difference between an original A&G and a Topps A&G?
Think about it.
What if we fast forward 1000-2000 years and archeologists dig up a stash of 2006-08 Topps Allen & Ginters. And then, another group of archeologists discover some 19th Century A&Gs.
What will our descendants (no, not those Descendents) think? How will they know what cards they have? Will they be able to tell the difference between an original A&G and a Topps A&G?
Think about it.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Gimmickry to the Tenth Power
Well, I guess it was inevitable. Rather than one gimmick card of a non-existent player, or a card of a player commemorating a non-existent milestone, Allen & Ginter has a whole team's worth of non-existent bullshit!
Randomly inserted into packs are a ten card set of fake 19th Century players called "Team Orange." Apparently, this Team Orange has something to do with that equally idiotic "Crack the Code" promotion.
I already know what you're thinking: "Who the fuck cares anymore?"
And in a related story, the continuing boycott of all Topps baseball products by famed card collector and cardblogger Chris Harris is about to enter its third month.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Topps, Ripping off Fanboys since 2008.
From the Stale Gum '08 TA&G Fantasy Prototype Gallery....
From this year's Allen & Ginter....
Still waiting on Hunter S. Thompson, Matt Drudge, and El Wingador for '09!
From this year's Allen & Ginter....
Still waiting on Hunter S. Thompson, Matt Drudge, and El Wingador for '09!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Topps Makes Amends (Sort of)
2008 Topps Allen & Ginter is now live and should be available at your favorite Hobby establishment. As noted elsewhere, Topps added a card of Kosuke Fukudome to TA&G, and he'll be appearing in all the remaining 2008 Topps baseball products.
The first of the Fukudome A&G's have hit eBay, and it appears to be readily available for collectors. In other words, it's not a gimmick card.
However, there's one minor issue: Fukudome's card is NOT numbered as part of the base set. And despite the addition of the omnipresent MLBPA "ROOKIE CARD" logo on the front of the card, this is NOT a "true" rookie card.
Given the flak received from this blog (and others) over the Topps Series Two Fukudome kerfuffle, Topps deserves some credit for actually listening to the collector. Fukudome was nowhere to be seen on the provisional checklist, and Topps added him at the last minute. However, would it have killed Topps to have slapped a "351" on the reverse side?
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