Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Unfinished Cup:2024 Donruss Rookie Sweaters

   

It's that time of year....time for those holiday sweaters.

Oh wait.

Well, according to Panini it is with their late release of this year's Donruss Holiday.

To me, this is a product that needs to be released in November in preparation for the holidays, not something at the end of January/February. 

Oh well. I don't work there and can't control release times.

But I am here for it still.

This year is no different than the last four years of this product, I am chasing the sweater cards and just like past years, there's a lot to chase.

This includes 42 base single sweater relics and 8 dual sweater relics. So, a whopping 50.

My chase has led me to only 4 dual relics and not one single relic, yet which leaves me with miles and miles to go.

Find out what I need HERE,which I keep updated and let me know if you have any!

I hope everyone has a great Wednesday full of coffee and dreams. 

Tonight marks my final basketball game, which I forgot to mention this past Saturday we won both of our games. The first game was won 40-16 and the second game we faced each other again and this time I pulled out the 12-7 win.

It will be sad to have the season come to an end, but I am looking forward to next year already!

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Boy Meets World

The 90's had some of the best television shows and a lot tackled subject matter that most wouldn't dare to tackle today because let's be honest, everyone gets offended easily.

It's just society today.

I am just glad I grew up when I did.

*coffee intake begins*

Boy Meets World was one of those shows and it tackled a variety of issues that faced most kids/teenagers including family, friends, death, school, love, drugs/alcohol and more. It had both a comedic and serious side with lessons learned in every episode on topics you felt were real.

It was one of my favorites that came on the TGIF block, not that I didn't call all of the shows on TGIF my favorite. The show ran for 7 years from 1993-2000.

When I discovered that 2024 Topps Allen And Ginter had included some of the actors autographs from the show in the product, I knew I had to chase them down.

So, I did.

After a few trades and a couple eBay purchases with my gift cards, I was able to complete what I wanted to.
Up first was this Will Friedle autograph, who played the main character, Corey Matthews, "air headed" brother Eric.

Up next was Rider Strong, who was Shawn Hunter Corey Matthews best friend.

And finally...
Most boys who grew up in the 90's had a crush on Topanga, Corey Matthews love interest. She was played by Danielle Fishel.

I had a crush, but she wasn't my top chase. That was Amy Jo Johnson, the Pink Ranger.

I also found out that two of the actors also had relic cards. Sadly not Topanga.
 
I landed both of those as well (currently I misplaced the Rider Strong relic and can't find it grrr)

All three also have base (just landed all three in trades) with minis (have Topanga only) and parallels. This chase could be deeper, but I am happy with what I have for now.

*takes a sip before finishing up today's post*

They sure don't make shows like they used to. I am glad I grew up in an era of great cartoons, movies, shows and afterschool specials. I think all of them shifted me into being the person I am today.

Hope everyone had a great Tuesday.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Monday, February 17, 2025

Picture Of The Week: Week 5

Welcome to a NEW Monday's only segment called, Picture Of The Week.

We all find Mondays to be tough, so I figured why not brighten them up a little with a picture. This could be an outdoor shot, it could be an animal, it could be scenery. Who knows. It's whatever my camera snaps for the week.

So, enjoy this week's Picture Of The Week with your favorite beverage. Preferably coffee obviously but whatever else you may enjoy to drink, coffee, will work as well.


Have a great Monday and week ahead.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Coffee Break:2024 Donruss Football Blaster Box

 
It's the first Sunday without football so thought I would bring some football to you!

With my recent lack of ripping and a big urge to want to, I wasted some of my Christmas eBay gift cards and did a trade with my buddy Shane just so I could have something to open. I will post all of the breaks on here.

I know I shouldn't have wasted resources for it, so save the lectures, but I wanted to.

I needed it.

Just like this cup of coffee.

*takes a sip*

My rip today was a blaster box of 2024 Donruss football.

There wasn't too much excitement in the break, but I did pull a few cool cards.
After the season this guy had, everyone needs a rookie of him.

Red Press Proof parallel.

Throwback Design Insert. Because what longstanding product doesn't include those now-a-days. Especially Topps brands.

Red Hot Rookies. Not a bad one to find here. He looked pretty good last season.

Champ Is Here. I wished they had won it this year. Ugh Eagles.

 
This is a great looking insert. Action All Pros. I will have to see if there are any Giants on the checklist for this one. I like it.

*Here's to another Coffee Break, hope everyone has a great day and remember, coffee is best served warm. Coffee Card blogger out*


Ratings (ratings based on 1-5 🍵 on this break. Ratings are not based on overall product run)

Design 🍵🍵
Photography 🍵
Inserts 🍵🍵🍵
Hits N/A
Price 🍵
Value 🍵🍵

Don't forget you can start to nominate cards for the 2025 Coffee Card Hall Of Fame!! Cards don't have to be autographs, patch cards, super star cards. It can be whatever you think is Hall Worthy! Find details and current nominations HERE.

Friday, February 14, 2025

There Was Too Much To Love

 
When I get my annual Christmas mail day from Wes, former blogger, I hope he pictures this Martin Mull card with him loving this football so much. Because when his mail day arrives, this is me holding the box.

The one thing with a Wes mail day, you just never know what you are going to find, but you know you will love every minute of it.

It's the reason why I waited so long to post it. Valentines Day seemed like the perfect opportunity to show how much I love it.

There is so much to show and so much to love.

To kick it off with a Martin Mull card that is actually the signed version, we are starting off strong. I enjoyed watching Mull on Rosanne then later on Sabrina The Teenage Witch and then on The Cool Kids. He had a unique kind of humor to the characters he played. Sadly, he passed away last year at age 80.

Next, Wes hit up some weak parts in my Giants autograph collection.
This is my first Micah McFadden auto. He continues to prove he belongs on the field more and more every year.

As far as I know, this is the ONLY Daniel Bellinger autograph on the market which is by Wild Card. He has a nice clean signature and his rookie year he looked like a nice clean draftee. Things have slowed down for him since.

My first Kennard auto. May be my first Giants autograph with a number signed as well.

There were hefty expectations for Wheaton when the Giants drafted him, but injuries kept setting him back so he didn't see the field a lot other than special teams.

 
My man Osi! He was one of many beasts the Giants have had on their Dline over the years.

How I didn't have a Morris auto by now I don't know. I also love UD Legends product and it's on-card autographs.

 
Always wanted a Gifford auto, this one is a little off, but I will take it and I love it. Can't believe he has almost been gone for 10 years now. I still want to hunt down a Kathy Lee Gifford auto as well to pair with this one and my Regis auto.

 Sam Huff! My first auto of this Giants legend as well.

Jason was the first NFL jersey I owned and his interception against the Eagles when he was on the ground still plays in my memories as one of the greatest Pick 6's ever. 

The next two aren't technically Giants, but are two I wanted and they are fans of the Giants.
Linda Cohn.

 
Jackie Mason.

And it wouldn't be a Wes Christmas mail day if some rare Rodney Hampton's weren't involved.

Wow! Two 1/1's!!! Love it!

Say what you want about some of these lesser name companies, but they are the ones putting out the on card autographs. A nice, new Eli Manning right here!


Grew up watching Willy Wonka like I did? Then these two you should recognize immediately. OH, it's also a 1/1.

Spider-Man! He's not my favorite Spider-Man of the group, but he still played my second favorite hero, so this was an exciting find.

Christina Slater. What movie wasn't he in?

Wes must have been watching my wants list....as Mikaela Shiffrin was right at the top of most wanted autographs! Local celebrity of such and the MJ of her sport, this was a want! LOVE IT!

As I have told the story before on here, my very first concert was Britney Spears and it was a memorable one for me. So, when I saw that her younger sister had an autograph, I wanted it. Jamie Lynn is mainly known for her role on the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101.

Now I just need to add a Britney auto.
  
If you have heard of Wilson Phillips, you know who Carnie Wilson is. Well besides being the daughter of a famous Beach Boy. And I will admit it right here that I love some Wilson Phillips songs. You're In Love, Release Me, and Impulsive to name a few.

Wes then found out that I loved NCIS. He not only sent along some DVD's, but he has also found some cards for me.



 
These are super cool!! Hope I can continue to add more NCIS cards later on to my collection. The original show I have watched since the beginning with my wife.

If you know me, read this blog or follow me on social media, you will know how much I love Christmas Vacation and memorabilia around the movie. This is the first year that Beverly D'Angelo signed for Leaf and I sooooooooooo needed her autograph for this PC. Well, now I have it!

And finally, one of the toughest relics to chase in Parks and Rec Press Pass. Aubrey Plaza's autograph I added earlier last year and now having this relic finishes up a need there and puts me a step closer to the single relic set. And who doesn't just love her in general?

Wow there is so much to love here. And this wasn't even all that I got and there was so much to love there as well. Just lots of love on a day of love. Love it all Wes and thank you as always!

I hope all of you find some love in your collection today.

I love that you stopped by to read this.

Have a great Friday and Valentines Day. The final basketball practice for me tonight and two games tomorrow.

*Coffee Card Blogger Out*

Don't forget you can start to nominate cards for the 2025 Coffee Card Hall Of Fame!! Cards don't have to be autographs, patch cards, super star cards. It can be whatever you think is Hall Worthy! Find details and current nominations HERE.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Layered Part 4

Before I start on the finale to my mail day from Jon, let's do some catching up.

Recent posts on Sport Card Collectors and here were already drafted up and scheduled earlier last week so I haven't "live" blogged in any of those posts.

To sum it up, we played a basketball game Wednesday night and won 22-8, two games on Saturday won 27-20 in the first game (this half of the teams first win), 20-15 in the second game with the other half of the team. Sunday, I came down with the flu and just recovering today. My household has been saturated with sickness with flu, pneumonia, strep throat, and stomach bug in the past two weeks. I have washed my hands to the point where some bones might be showing. At least the warm coffee helps.

Also, I know some of you have contacted me via email and on Twitter and I haven't responded yet, hopefully soon I will!

*takes a sip*

Now onto something that doesn't make me sick. This on-going mail day from Jon from A Penny Sleeve For Your Thoughts. Since today's post is so saturated with pictures of refractors, I am going to just let the pictures speak for themselves.

Take a minute, go grab a warm cup and sit down, scroll slowly and soak in all of the shiny-love.

You may now begin.
















































































 
I just sipped and scrolled along with you. It has me smiling all over again.

Not sure thank you is enough Jon for your generosity so here are a few ways to say thank you, I'm so grateful, I appreciate it, Much obliged, Cheers, That's So Kind Of You, and I'm Beyond Grateful. Hope this gratitude I had for this mail day shows. These cards will forever be housed here. I will take good care of them for you.

I hope everyone has a great Thursday. Enjoy your cup of brew (or Pepsi or whatever your favorite drink is)

*coffee card blogger out*

Don't forget you can start to nominate cards for the 2025 Coffee Card Hall Of Fame!! Cards don't have to be autographs, patch cards, super star cards. It can be whatever you think is Hall Worthy! Find details and current nominations HERE.