Thursday, May 10, 2012

Gypsy Queen heats up!


As a Gypsy Queen rookie, I'm not really sure how big any hit really is, but some cool cards came out of the eight hobby packs I opened tonight.

I decided to open up my Hobby Box eight packs at a time - I usually do 4-6 packs a day, to allow more time to write up some of the better cards, but since Gypsy Queen has been out for awhile, I decided to open a slightly larger amount.

I posted some of my San Francisco Giants hits yesterday, and I will say, that trend DID continue.  But I saw some other nice cards, as well - starting with this framed paper blue Mickey Mantle above.  I'm not sure if it comes out as good as it looks in person, but it's a really nice card, and it's numbered /599...  cool stuff!


I am not sure what this is.  And I'm not sure I like it.  Some other one's are actually autographed, and I think they are really rare.  But I don't really get it.  Is it humor? 


Yup, more Giant love.  So now I have a big Lincecum jersey swatch, and this framed little one.  It's cool and the frame is nice and heavy.  Go Giants!  (I guess)

And then an on-card auto.  My other was Brett Anderson from the A's.  Two rather non-descript players.  On-card is cool, though, so I'm still enjoying the card.


And, of course, what would a Gypsy Queen post be without some mini's?  There is a sepia, a green, a blackm and Yaz and Koufax.  Still have no idea what my plan is with GQ mini's.  I am thinking to try to obtain one mini for each player (1-350) and simply not worry about color or style or short prints...  any thoughts on this plan?

4 comments:

  1. If you're going to do the minis, doing it that way makes the most sense. Otherwise, it would be a maddening endeavor.

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  2. I agree. I'd focus on just getting one of each mini if you want to do that - and not worry about the backs. To me, to do otherwise would really make it not fun!

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  3. yes, guys, and my head would be spinning throughout...

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  4. The mini's are making my head spin! I'm collecting all the regular front mini's (regardless of regular back, red back or straight cut back). Last year I did all the regular back and I'm still 19 short of the complete set!

    I would be interested in trading for that Gypsy King if you're willing to part with him. Yea, they are a bit of a joke set, they are all Topps employees. Anyways, I've got a Have & Want list on the side bar of my blog if you want to swing a GQ-centric deal!

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