Posts Tagged ‘Allen & Ginter’

One of the greatest things about keeping a card blog is the fact that I’ve “met” some really cool fellow collectors. I think the sports blog community is pretty tight and I think that is especially true for the hockey card collectors. Everyone helps everyone else out; it’s truly great. So, I was surprised (but not really) when a package arrived at my door from Capt’n Canuck over at Waxaholic / Just A Bit Offside. I knew he was sending me a couple cards, but I wasn’t expecting all the hockey goodness contained within.

Check it out!

A little PJ-JO from 07-08 Upper Deck. Natch!

The player most non-Bruins fans love to hate. Thankfully Canuck didn’t use this card as a coaster or chuck it against the wall.

So, I knew those two cards were coming at some point. Now onto the extras…

2010-11 Upper Deck Authentic is a nice looking set; I just wish they’d expand the set and use more players from each team.

These are the first 2010-11 UD Biography of a Season cards I have, so that was nice.

I absolutely LOVE this card from the 2007-08 Upper Deck McDonald’s set. It is a shame that these are Canada-only releases because they are beautiful.

And these 2009-10 UD McDonald’s cards are even better looking. They’re so shiny and thick and etched. Man, you Canadians get all the cool cards!

Lastly, Canuck catered to my goon-tooth and sent along these…

LOOK AT THOSE PIM MINUTES!

So thank you, Capt’n; I have a pile for you that is almost ready to be mailed out.

Oh, and what post would be complete without some Allen & Ginter updates?

The end.

Zzzzz…

And more Zzzzz…

BUT…

This lil’ beauty arrived in my mailbox from Panini the other day. Still LOVE this set (minus the funky Jay Miller card) and the signature looks legit good. I need the Snepsts and Hextall to complete the signed set; anyone have ‘em?

Better, longer posts coming soon, I promise.