A few weeks ago, I received a warning from a fellow blogger in my comment section...
The message was simple. I was going to need "a lot" more free time soon. The reason? John over at Johnny's Trading Spot had just sent me two packages.
One was a large padded envelope and the other was a small flat rate box. The contents were ten team bags filled with goodies. The sorting process took me a little under an hour, but scanning the singles took another hour. That's two hours of solid entertainment on a Sunday afternoon.
In an effort to keep things timely, I'm going to follow in John's footsteps, keep the writing to a minimum, and let the scans do the talking. Here we go...
2025 Topps 1990 Baseball #T90-46
2025 Topps 1990 Baseball #T90-40
2025 Topps 1990 Baseball #T90-36
Here's one more of #19...
2006 Upper Deck Collect the Mascots #MLB-1
I'm not sure why John sent me this card, but I love it. This chopper reminds me of the Hot Wheels I used to play with when I was a kid. Speaking of childhood toys, here are a pair of Lego cards:
2025 Topps Call to the Hall #CTH-21
Not the most creative or attractive insert, but it's a new Gwynn for my collection. Here's another favorite...
2004 Bowman DP&P Gold #BDP39
Two Kurt Suzuki sightings in three days. Life is good.
Let's show off three more Athletics...
1991 Topps Magazine #TM59
2025 Topps Chrome Refractor #45
2025 Topps All-Star Game #4
Johnny has been showing off a ton of magazine cards lately on his blog. Here's the first one of this post, but not the last.
Let's show off some new additions to my Japanese PC:
2007 Finest Rookie Finest Moments Blue Refractor #RFM-KJ
2015 Topps Update #US335
Not sure if it's coming across in the scan, but the Johjima is stunningly beautiful. As for the Aoki, I discovered it was a photo variation when I was adding it to my binder. Nice angle of Citi Field in the background.
2024 Topps Trading Card Day #NTCD-B14
These days, any Ohtani sent to me will get scanned. Can't stand the Dodgers, but I can't root against this guy.
2021 Topps Chrome NPB #90
The same applies to Mr. Yamamoto. Outside of one rough outing against the Phillies, this guy has been a stud in the playoffs this season.
One more Japanese athlete, but let's switch genders...
1992 Legends #42
As a teacher, I try not to name favorites. But this magazine card of my celebrity crush is the exception to the rule.
Here are the final two baseball card scans...
2006 Upper Deck Collect the Mascots #MLB-2
John knows that I'm a big fan of mascots. In 2006 Upper Deck created a three card set which was also an interactive contest for kids. I'm now on the hunt for the final card: Mr. Met.
Okay, five more cards. Two feature athletes I collect:
2019 Prizm Red, White, & Blue Prizm #258
Wilson is past his prime and now riding the bench in New York, but I'll always appreciate what he accomplished in Seattle.
2021 UD Goodwin Champions #61
Just like Ohtani... any card of MJ is scan worthy.
Last, but not least are the non-sports cards...
1972 Donruss Choppers and Hot Bikes #48
2000 Lego Mini Heroes Collection #1
2000 Lego Mini Heroes Collection #3
Not familiar with them, but they'll be added to the Japan non-sports binder.
That wraps up the two care packages from John over at Johnny's Trading Spot. Sorry it took me so long to open them up and sort them, but this was the first weekend in as long as I can remember where I had some "free time".
Happy Monday and sayonara!
2 comments:
Johnny's the best! My free time would best be described as opening the packages, perusing through them and then adding them to the stacks of cards I have to organize and put up. Still a great problem to have!
:) What did you do with the other 22 hours Sunday? :)
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