First Bush Jr. Then Mantle. Then Abe Lincoln. Now this?
Is that...
Yes.
It is!
Yes.It is!
Little Dolphie!
If you think Topps has crossed some sort of line, they haven't. This one was made by yours truly as a point to show just how ridiculous these type of intentional errors have become, if it wasn't already apparent.
Is Hitler a Yankees fan? Probably no more than Abraham Lincoln was a Cubs fan. If Topps wants to play cutesy in the photo editing programs, why not just do a whole set of these? No short prints. No hidden alternate checklists. Just make a whole set of celebrities popping up in dugouts, century old players playing the field and improbable people in the stands.
I'll even throw out the name. Topps Alternate Reality. Catchy, huh?
I'm very proud that I was able to make Adolph lean against the railing of Yankee Stadium. He even looks like he's cheering for a spectacular play.
Is Hitler a Yankees fan? Probably no more than Abraham Lincoln was a Cubs fan. If Topps wants to play cutesy in the photo editing programs, why not just do a whole set of these? No short prints. No hidden alternate checklists. Just make a whole set of celebrities popping up in dugouts, century old players playing the field and improbable people in the stands.
I'll even throw out the name. Topps Alternate Reality. Catchy, huh?
I'm very proud that I was able to make Adolph lean against the railing of Yankee Stadium. He even looks like he's cheering for a spectacular play.
I laughed.
ReplyDeleteAt least someone did. Thank you for helping me with the whole point of this post. :)
ReplyDeleteVery sweet card, and I do believe Hitler would have been a Yankee fan!
ReplyDeleteGahaha - oh boy. It's so terrible and yet silly all at once.
ReplyDeleteHitler already has a rookie card:
ReplyDeletehttp://cardboardicons.com/2009/01/07/thrift-treasures-part-v-now-youre-playing-with-power/
You really had me going for a (short) while there.
ReplyDeleteI agree with J Mel. If Hitler were indeed a baseball fan, he would love him some Yankees.
ReplyDeleteso while searching for abes...did anyone notice the oompa-loompa like fan on russell branyan's card??
ReplyDeleteAs a Red Sox fan I could sure have fun with this one...
ReplyDeleteI don't understand, why would they make a subliminal message so apparent. I think they're stupid and that is racist.
ReplyDeleteIf you're a white sox fan, you might like my predictions for the AL Central I posted today.
Bye
Kyle, I think you missed the entire point of the post. The card is fake and is a commentary on Topps current practice of hiding political figures (living and dead) and deceased players in the background of current cards as a short print variation.
ReplyDeleteHaha, very nice. I still want to see an Apollo Creed Allen and Ginter Card. It will come one day.
ReplyDeleteWould you settle for a Goodwin Champions Apollo Creed card?
ReplyDeletehttp://whitesoxcards.blogspot.com/2009/06/apollo-creed.html
Had me laughing as well. And I concur with William, an Apollo Creed card would be fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks for making the point that these silly variation cards are getting ridiculous. It's pretty sad when Topps has to do something like this in order to drum up interest in a product that supposed to be their flagship brand.
ReplyDeleteAlways the thinker Steve. How about one for evey team... Cobb in on deck circle at Comerica, Shoeless Joe fielding ball in Comiskey, er, ChiSox Park.
ReplyDeleteActually, John, I think you may have inspired me to create a new custom set. :-)
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