Stale Gum

The PullsBase Set: 65 of 139 (46.76%)20 doublesshort set: 61 of 100 (61.00%)nEXt: 4 of 39 (10.26%) E. Almonte /2999, M. Byrd /1999, D. Sardinha, R. ChiavacciParallels: NONEInserts3 Behind the Numbers (35 cards, 1:8): J. Bagwell, L. Walker, K. Griffey, Jr.2 Hit & Run (30 cards, 1:12): M...

The video speaks for itself.

Yes, this was the reason why Algore invented the internets.

Yeah, it's been a week since I posted anything. Sue me.

One Hobby box of 2009 Upper Deck OPC36 packs per box, six cards per pack (Paid $59)Part One:Part Two:The PullsBase Set: 159 of 600 (26.50%)Parallels35 Black (one-per-pack)1 Blank-Backed Black: P. Polanco1 Mini Black (1:36): S. OlsenInserts2 2008 Highlights & Milestones (15 cards): A. Beltre, C...

This is ironic considering that I bought and ripped a box of 2009 UDOPC Baseball this afternoon; (Video break to come) but according to a documents revealed by Sports Collector's Daily, Topps and Upper Deck have come to an agreement, of sorts, regarding UD's use of the vintage O-Pee-Chee...

One HTA box of 2009 Bowman Baseball (paid $85)32 cards per pack, 12 packs per boxThe Details:ChiptoppersOne Autographed Rookie Card (10 cards, one per HTA box)Base Set: 230 cards220 short-set10 Autographed Rookie Cards (see above)InsertsBowman Prospects: 90 cardsWorld Baseball Classic: 20...

Hey kids? Do you like shiny baseball cards with autographs of obscure minor league prospects, most of whom will never make much of an impact in the Big Leagues? Do you yearn for manufactured letter patch "cards" with barely legible autographs...

Oh yeah, Dobbs got screwed out of a homer.

I was already to write about my visit last night to the tenth circle of Hell (a.k.a...

One Hobby box of 2009 Upper Deck Series Two16 packs per box, 20 cards per pack (paid $69)The Video:The Pulls:Base Set247 of 506 (48.81%)47 Mis-cutsParallels2 Gold (numbered to 99) J. Guthrie, T. CahillInserts1 20th Anniversary 1989 Buyback: J. Montgomery8 20th Anniversary: T. Woods, M...

Again, courtesy of Topps...Part OnePart TwoSo why can't Bowman Baseball be more like this?

Couldn't UD have come up with more dignified picture? I mean, it's Joe DiMaggio for crying out loud. Show some respect.(h/t Beckett)

Yesterday was my birthday and I gave myself a present. Unfortunately, I picked a blaster of 2009 Goudey.

Lesson #1: When filming an on-location box break, bring your own wax. Just in case.

This past Friday night, the Lakewood BlueClaws (Single-A affiliate of the WFC) hosted a card show. Many were there to take in an evening of Single-A baseball; I was there to play Pack Battle with the one and only Dr...

http://www.syracuse.com/kirst/index.ssf/2009/05/honoring_the_greatest_card_col.htmlI'll have more on my trip to Jefferson Burdick's grave, and the locals I ran into in my quest, soon.

The morning of my trip to Jefferson Burdick's grave, I got a mailday from Marie of A Cardboard Problem. On my way home, I had to make a detour.

Part One:Part Two:Part Three:

I promise you, that my upcoming video box break of 2009 Bowman Baseball will be THE GREATEST VIDEO BOX BREAK YOU'VE EVER SEEN!!!I wouldn't be making this claim if I didn't think it would be THAT FUCKING AWESOME!!!Seriously, this box break will BLOW YOUR FUCKING MIND!!!By the time this gets posted,...

2009 Bowman Baseball24 packs per box, 10 cards per packSupplied from Topps

About a week-and-a-half ago, Philadelphia's new MLS team unveiled their name and crest. The supporters group I belong to held a gathering the morning of the event to celebrate. I had no idea that CSN ran this until Dr. Wax Battle brought it to my attention. Really.

We were somewhere around Orangetown, on the edge of the Tappan Zee Bridge, when...HOLY JESUS WHAT'S THAT IN THE MIRROR!Eighteen-year-olds should not be allowed to drive their parent's SUV. Seriously.

Since I seem to be the only person on the planet who has opened Series Two UD Baseball, (Yeah, I know, you're jealous. Don't hate, folks.) I figure I'd give you all a heads-up on what to expect when the UPS guy gets around to your neck-of-the-woods...

Bloggers Note: 2009 Upper Deck Series Two Baseball is not scheduled for release until May 19. However at the Wal-Mart in Audubon, NJ, Blasters are already on the shelf...

Part One:Part Two:And if you're ever in the Philadelphia/Trenton/Bucks County Area, drop the kids off at Sesame Place and check out Warren's. And tell 'em Stale Gum sent you.

I guess we now know who Razor's "West Coast Sugar Daddy" was, huh? (Epic WIN for Wax Heaven)

You got to admit, OUR TEAM CREST KICKS ASS!!!(Proud Charter Member of the Sons of Ben)

Part One:Part Two:And if you're ever in the Philadelphia/Trenton/Bucks County Area, drop the kids off at Sesame Place and check out Warren's. And tell 'em Stale Gum sent you.

Why isn't The Hobby marketing itself like this anymore?

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you this year's "Poley Walnuts."And yes, this is an actual card that will be inserted into '09 UD2 packs.

Bloggers Note: This is Gonzo Box Break...

A set so bad, it deserved its own video.