Juuuuuuuussssst a Bit Outside!

It's sorta pricey, hard to store, and is missing several key characters... hence the title of this post.

But if you can look past the handful of flaws, this 25th anniversary Major League wax pack is pretty unique and a cool collectible for fans of this classic baseball film.  Collectors who are actually willing to crack open their wallets and drop $12.99 on a single pack of cards will receive six trading cards contained in an old school wax wrapper.

There was even a wax stain!

Thankfully, the people at Topps took this into consideration and added a seventh, blank card to keep the real cards from getting damaged.

The checklist is comprised with the five people in their 2014 Topps Archives Major League autograph set:

"Good morning gentlemen... and welcome to another season of Indians baseball."

Usually I like it when companies spice things up and add ladies to card products.  But this was the one card that left me scratching my head.  If it were up to me, I would have dropped Mrs. Phelps and added one of these guys:  Willie Mays Hayes, Pedro Cerrano, Lou Brown, or even Harry Doyle.

On the flip side...  I applaud Topps' decision to use the 1989 baseball card design as a way of honoring the anniversary year.  What once was a symbol of overproduction and insipidity... I've recently started to appreciate and enjoy this particular card design.

"You got a chance to be a hero on national television... if you don't blow it."

This anniversary tribute couldn't exist without the inclusion of Jake Taylor.  I'm not exactly sure I could pinpoint a main character in this film, but if you held a gun to my head... Taylor would be in the conversation.

"Forget about the curveball Ricky... give 'em the heater!"

My love for this movie stems from the collectiveness of all the entertaining characters.  There were so many, it's hard for me to pick a favorite.  But based on autograph sales, it's pretty obvious that Vaughn's collectibility and fan popularity is second to none.

"You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?"

If you appreciate what Gaylord Perry brought to the game, then you're probably a fan of Mr. Harris.  He's the proud owner of some of the movies' greatest lines.

"Let's cut to the crap, Vaughn.

I've only got one thing to say to you... strike this mother f'er out."

Rounding out the set is Mr. Dorn.  I've never been a huge fan of the character.  I understand the role he played as Vaughn's nemesis... but I can't think of too many times the guy made me laugh.  I wouldn't have been offended had Topps decided to substitute one of the previously mentioned characters in his place.

Last, but not least... there's a special Jobu card found only in these packs:

"It's very bad to steal Jobu's rum... it's very bad."

This was the key to my purchase.  As soon as I saw it on the Topps website, I knew I had to own this rum drinkin', bead bearin', cigar smokin' voodoo doll card.  In fact this card alone made the purchase of these special edition 5x7 trading cards worthwhile.

So what about you...

What are your thoughts on this special pack of oversized cards?

I completely understand that these cards aren't for everyone... but if you're a fan of the movie, appreciate non-sports trading cards, and can afford the $12.99 price tag... then you might want to consider picking up a set for your collection.

Happy Wednesday and sayonara!