A pack of 52's every day...

[Phil68]

First, I totally get that art cards are not for everyone. If this stuff bothers you, no worries--just don't look. Meanwhile, many others have really enjoyed the images of the "new 52's" in the Flexichrome thread and have been very kind and, frankly, inspirational.
I thought it might be cool to post a "pack" every day (not literally every day as I can't some days due to travel, etc.--but most days). With this thread title, folks that missed them may be able to see them.
I'll start later today with the first "pack" lol
Meanwhile if there is a player you would like to see, just post his name. I'll respond if we "have him" or if "we'll get to work on it"

[Phil68]

If I could go back in time, I wouldn't hesitate. This would be the day...although the mannequin hand is kinda creepy, Lol

[brian1961]

Howdy, Phil. Thanks for posting that familiar photo of a dime store in the spring of 1952. Truly, Topps toppled the Bowman empire with their landmark set.

I for one love your fantasy cards. I was interested in your 1952 Banty Red Mickey Mantle with the yellow background offered recently on eBay. The photo of the Commerce Comet with that neat grin is priceless. Well done, mate!!!!! If I recall, that baby went for $309. I just can't swing it right now, but I would love to own that card. Again, nice job, Phil. All the best, from one of your fans. --- Brian Powell

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Howdy, Phil. Thanks for posting that familiar photo of a dime store in the spring of 1952. Truly, Topps toppled the Bowman empire with their landmark set.

I for one love your fantasy cards. I was interested in your 1952 Banty Red Mickey Mantle with the yellow background offered recently on eBay. The photo of the Commerce Comet with that neat grin is priceless. Well done, mate!!!!! If I recall, that baby went for $309. I just can't swing it right now, but I would love to own that card. Again, nice job, Phil. All the best, from one of your fans. --- Brian Powell

Thank you, Brian!!!

[ALR-bishop]

Phil-- if you could time warp back to 1952 for a day with $10,000 would you buy Topps cards or something else ?

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Phil-- if you could time warp back to 1952 for a day with $10,000 would you buy Topps cards or something else ?

You mean something else in terms of collectibles?

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Phil-- if you could time warp back to 1952 for a day with $10,000 would you buy Topps cards or something else ?

If it's collectibles, no doubt. I'd buy at least enough packs and cases to build an unreal set. I'd grab some cards of the obvious guys plus a crazy nice '41 DiMaggio. Then...I'd look at cars, Lol

[T.S. OConnell]

Originally Posted by Phil68

If I could go back in time, I wouldn't hesitate. This would be the day...although the mannequin hand is kinda creepy, Lol

That's a colorized photo, right?

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by T.S. OConnell

That's a colorized photo, right?

Yes.

[Phil68]

Decent pack today...so much travel this summer...I haven't posted in awhile...

[cubman1941]

Wow, wish the Cubs could pick up Karl Spooner, he looks like the real thing!

[carlsonjok]

Originally Posted by Phil68

First, I totally get that art cards are not for everyone. If this stuff bothers you, no worries--just don't look. Meanwhile, many others have really enjoyed the images of the "new 52's" in the Flexichrome thread and have been very kind and, frankly, inspirational.
I thought it might be cool to post a "pack" every day (not literally every day as I can't some days due to travel, etc.--but most days).

Have at it. I like your work. I generally stay away from art cards, but I have several Edward Vela cards in my Paul Blair collection and two of your cards in my Johnny Antonelli collection (1948 and 1952.)

[Phil68]

I suppose...it would start with a pack!

[Phil68]

First Pack! Low Number Series 1-210...

2. Al Zarilla, 28. Joe Garagiola (horizontal), 120. Billy Bruton, 164. Buster Clarkson, 182. Jack Littrell

[Phil68]

Sal Maglie is today's pack highlight! A nice Billy Johnson and Rhodes rookie!

[ALR-bishop]

Great stuff Phil.

$10,000 to spend on anything in 1952 during one day before beaming home. Cards or something else ?

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Great stuff Phil.

$10,000 to spend on anything in 1952 during one day before beaming home. Cards or something else ?

Cards! ....no doubt. Is that weird?

[AnkurJ]

I’d try to find and buy an Action comics 1.

[irv]

There are so many things one could buy/invest in if they had to spend $10,000 in one day in 1952 that I'm sure the value of today would beat any value cards had today, but strictly speaking of cards and/or memorabilia, I for sure would buy a couple cases of Topps high numbered 52's as well as as many Ruth RC's, Planks, Cobbs, Robinson's, Mantle's, just to name a few, as I could afford/find.

[Phil68]

Huge day today! Yogi Berra right in the middle of the pack! He's one Yankee I'll keep. Too bad school is out. I can't bring it to show the guys until September. I'll just put it in my pocket and head to the park...

[Bigdaddy]

I wouldn't go to the park, it's so crowded no one goes there anymore.

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

I wouldn't go to the park, it's so crowded no one goes there anymore.

Hahahaha!!! OUTSTANDING!!!

[cubman1941]

Wow, you got a rare Tommy Brown Cubs card in that pack. I wish I had gotten that pack instead of the Phillies one that was in my pack.

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by cubman1941

Wow, you got a rare Tommy Brown Cubs card in that pack. I wish I had gotten that pack instead of the Phillies one that was in my pack.

As you may know...Tommy appears twice in the Banty Red set.
The Lo# with Philly and the high # with Cubbies.
Batted .320 after the trade! This team is coming together!!!