Remember in the 80's and 90's that annoying time of night when you would be watching TV, then fell asleep only to be awaken to a loud beep followed by scratchy noises because the channel was signing off?

Well, Topps said, let's turn that into a card.

And let's make it a case-hit.

 

My latest Eli Manning add has captured those memories all over again.

This tough-to-pull insert series in Topps Resurgence captures retired players and the years they played.

Eli Manning was a lifetime Giant from 2004-2019 and unlike Philip Rivers, he stayed out of the game and should be in next year's Hall Of Fame or the voters are wrong. 

They were already wrong not allowing him in as a first ballot.

Pretty happy with this one and others I have posting soon.

Hope everyone has a great and safe New Years Eve!

Single Card Mail Day:2024 Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket Autograph Darius Muasau

We are back with a third post in as many days!

Right now it's just playing catch up from summer additions to the collection.

Today's autograph is another one I needed for my PC as I once again try to add one of every Giants player, just as a reminder.

 

Darius Muasau has had a lot of opportunities lately with all of the injuries and has racked up some tackles.

Has he made a huge impact? Not really. But, maybe the more time on the field will get more out of him for next year.

I think he should also work on his autograph in the offseason as well.....

Single Card Mail Day: 2024 Score It's Good Autograph Amani Toomer

It's Good!

Yes, this mail day was a good one.

It has also been awhile since I last added an Amani Toomer autograph or any Amani Toomer in general.

I prefer to stick to 90's cards when I collect Amani, but adding a cool new autograph isn't always bad either.

 

This card isn't numbered, but I like the design and sparkle to it.

I did recently just add another Toomer autograph I will post at some point. 

This Toomer doesn't move me up very far on Trading Card Database standings as opposed to my standings with other player collections, but, maybe I should focus on adding a few more of him to put myself up there.

Hope everyone has a great Monday!

Rodney's Cardboard:2024 Panini National Treasures Gladiators /50

It's been awhile since I have posted on here, but, now that I have some free time I am back and will hopefully be able to post a few on here.

Of course the way the Giants have played this year I should have spent my time blogging instead of watching that mess every Sunday. But, being a fan can cause pain and I have experienced more than my share from them this year.

But, at least I have my Rodney's.

This Rodney is from 2024 National Treasures. My checklist is a little off on this one so I am not sure if there are other parallels from this subset in the set or not. Rodney also has autographs in the set that I don't have many of. It would be an expensive chase.

I guess the good thing about the last three years of collecting is the amount of Rodney out in the card world, the only downfall, the amount of Rodney out there in the card world. So many I have missed out on already because there are more Rodney than I have finances for.

I guess for now I will just have to sit back and hope some pop up again.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday and hopefully your team is playing better than mine.

YOU'RE FIRED!

We finally heard the news most fans have been waiting for the last two years, NY Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll is fired.

 

It was time.

All of us could see it coming. When you blow multiple double digit leads in games where coaching shouldn't have, you lose your job.

Also starting out 2-8 multiple years in a row and being on the hot seat for three years now....it's time.

I appreciate the run of 2022 Coach Daboll and the playoff win, but outside of that, it's been torture.

I am hoping this time that the NY Giants can right the ship with an experienced coach. They have the players in place, just need a coach to lead them.

It will be interesting to see how this weekends game goes against the Packers with interim coach Mike Kafka a former QB in the league. I am still rooting them on and would love to see a win.

Cool Team Parallels

 They don't make them too often, but when they do, I try to at least grab one.

What am I talking about, I am talking about team parallels.

 

Last year's Phoenix product included them as one of the parallels, one of many, to chase.

The parallel features the NY Giants helmet in the background of the card.

I didn't know they existed until I saw another collector post about them and then I immediately had to look up the Giants to see. Most weren't too cheap, except this one of Theo Johnson. It was awhile ago I added this, but I believe it was under $3 which is up my spending alley.

 

These parallels are numbered to 399. I would also like to point out an actual card back photo. I miss the days when they did this.

I would love to get the complete team player run of these but may have to wait until a few others drop in a cheap range to do so, I am talking about you Malik Nabers.

In comments today, let's hear what you think about team parallels and cool photo card backs.

Have a magnificent Monday!

Rodney's Cardboard:2023 Select Gold /10

Here are some things that won't surprise you today.

It's Sunday.

The NY Giants stink.

And I am posting another cool Rodney Hampton card.

Any of that surprise you? I didn't think so.

So here I am back on here with a new Rodney Hampton post. 

I didn't feel like Cards Over Coffee was still the right place to post Rodney Hamptons. Something didn't sit right with me posting them there after I have done it so long on here and on Sport Card Collectors blog. 

Since I have given up on posting on Sport Card Collectors blog, I will post them here instead.

Today's card came from a RAK from a buddy of mine in Twitter who surprised me with a few different Rodney's I didn't have.

With so, so many Rodney's being pumped out by Topps and Panini the last three years, I haven't been able to keep up. That's both a good and bad thing. It means there is more to chase, but however, it means I won't be able to get it all. I have lost out on quite a few key ones already (insert crying emoji).

But, I can only do what I can only do and will just add what I can. At least I can share a beauty of a card like today's with you guys.

Let me know in comments your thoughts on today's Rodney and let's hear what else isn't surprising to you this Sunday.

I will be tuning into the Giants game today for some reason, but hey, you never know I guess (unless you are a Giants fan)

Rodney's Cardboard:2024 Topps Signature Class Preeminent Ink Autograph

IT'S FINALLY FOOTBALL SUNDAY!

LET'S GO!!

Today the NY Giants take on the Washington Commanders (I still don't care for the name change) at 1pm.

In both games they faced each other last year, the Giants played them tough but ended up losing in the end.

This time, without Daniel Jones, I hope they have a better chance. And they are overall healthier besides not most likely having their top offensive lineman. But, I say let him rest, may need him more later in the season.

I was trying to decide on an exciting Rodney to show off, but instead went basic.

 

This is a base autograph from the 2024 Topps Signature Class product called Preeminent Ink.

There are also plenty of parallels to chase as well. I do own a few, but not all of them.

Overall, not a bad looking card, but not too flashy either.

Well, hate to make it short, but I need to get some snacks ready for football Sunday.

Have a great day of football.

Go Giants!