Candy, Dogfood and Hardware

Once I started trading on a regular basis I began associating certain types of cards with the people I trade with. Whether it be team, player or card type I immediately tie it to another blog. For instance when it comes to oddballs Tony is the man who has hooked me from our very first trade.

Tony has multiple card shows at his disposal so he makes for a great trade partner. While he has hooked me up with all types of cards, oddballs are usually the central theme. For this shipment of cards Tony went big time and sent me a whole priority mail box full of Pirate goodness. Here is sample of my favorites.

 A 2 for 1 deal with this conjoined Joyner/Pena M&M's card.

 I think this may be my first Purina card. If I do have anymore it was probably sent by Tony. It always seems like as soon as I have a grasp of what oddballs are out there something else pops up that I've never seen before.

Now these store centric cards are ones I'm pretty familiar with. Growing up my parents would always buy me these for birthdays and holidays. I still own many Kmart, Ames and Kay Bee toy cards.

This may be my favorite of the group Tony sent my way. Some non licensed cards that True Value hardware stores gave away. The funny thing is I had several of these stores around my neck of the woods but don't ever remember getting these. I wonder if you had to send away for the cards. Anybody know? I'm too lazy to Google search right now. 

 Words really don't do this card justice.

 Tony sent me a ton of multi-player cards. The Fleer Bonds/Griffey card was quite the sought after card in my house growing up. Always fun to see skinny Bonds before he transformed into a mutant.

 A lot of star power is this group with the likes of Clemente, Rose and Stargell. I think any card that features Clemente automatically wins as the favorite of the bunch.

 I've been on a nice quick lately adding some Parker's and Madlocks to my collection. Both are super affordable and have some of the best looking cardboard out there.

While oddballs and vintage were the main focus that doesn't stop Tony from sending some recent releases. I think we decided a while back that the green refractors should be called Matrix refractors. The Marte is numbered so that is a nice addition!

 Some minor league Buccos! Carlos Garcia is probably the most notable as he played for the Buccos in the early and mid 90's. He also coached the AA team in Altoona, but was fired in 2014.

This is actually full of candy. I'm thinking about cleaning it out and putting my synthroid that I take daily in place. Seems like a fitting pill case for me.

More Cobra! 

 I just recently showcased another Wagner modern card. I love all his modern cards.

 I do like cards of women.....

Thanks for the cards Tony. I already have enough Brewers put aside to send you something soon.  Just need to find time to do a mass mailing. 

Thanks for reading!