Saturday 30 July 2011

2011 Topps Series 1

Some more packs from the Alley Family. Seven 2011 Topps Series 1, 12 cards per pack and another chance to pick-up some Kimball Champions and wipe those last two Red Sox I need from Series 1.
#123 Mike Lowell
#218 Victor Martinez

Pack 1:
#69 Brett Gardner Yankees
#81 Omar Infante Braves
#100 Albert Pujols Cardinals
#145 Freddie Freeman Braves
#182 Jeremy Bonderman Tigers
#213 Brandon Snyder Orioles
#224 Milton Bradley Mariners
#279 Nick Swisher Yankees
#303 Emilio Bonifacio Marlins PD
#316 Chris Young D-backs
#CMGR-1 Babe Ruth Orioles
#TT-44 Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies
Pack 2:
#58 Edgar Renteria Giants
#59 Gaby Sanchez Marlins
#87 Daniel Descalso Cardinals
#130 Robinson Cano Yankees
#136 Jason Marquis Nationals
#150 Miguel Cabrera Tigers
#170 David DeJesus Royals
#209 Carlos Santana Indians
#256 Tyler Colvin Cubs
#TDG-1 Mickey Mantle
#TT-12 Mat Latos Padres
#T60-38 Ryan Braun Brewers


Pack 3:
#45 Hunter Pence Astros
#66 R.A.Dickey Mets
#80 Desmond Jennings Bay Rays
#88 Brian Bogusevic Astros
#163 Carlos Pena Bay Rays
#172 Lyle Overbay Blue Jays
#206 Chase Headley Padres
#275 Clayon Kershaw Dodgers
#301 Seth Smith Rockies
#60YOTLC-5 Stan Musial Cardinals
#DD-HF Hayward/Freeman Braves
#TT-23 Evan Longoria Bay Rays

Pack 4:
#121 Brandon Inge Tigers
#129 Lucas Duda Mets
#131 Kevin Kouzmanoff Athletics
#145 Freddie Freeman Braves
#174 Roy Oswalt Phillies
#261 Alexei Ramirez White Sox
#270 Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies
#279 Nick Swisher Yankees
#305 James Loney Dodgers
#KG30 David Wright Mets
#TDG-7 Derek Jeter
#TT-46 Joey Votto Reds

Pack 5:
#35 Shin-Soo Choo Indians
#39 Ian Kennedy D-backs
#83 Greg Halman Mariners
#121 Brandon Inge Tigers
#197 Aaron Hill Blue Jays
#199 Jimmy Rollins Phillies
#260 Freddy Sanchez Giants
#270 Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies
#318 Home Run League Leaders
#T60-45 Hanley Ramirez Marlins
#TDG-5 Derek Jeter
#TT-13 Chase Utley Phillies

Pack 6:
#35 Shin-Soo Choo Indians
#121 Brandon Inge Tigers
#131 Kevin Kouzmanoff Athletics
#146 Roy Halladay Phillies
#174 Roy Oswalt Phillies
#270 Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies
#292 Darren Ford Giants
#305 James Loney Dodgers
#319 Atlanta Braves
#RDT1 Babe Ruth Yankees
#T60-28 Billy Butler Royals
#TT-49 CC Sabathia Yankees

Pack 7:
#1 Ryan Braun Brewers
#7 Mickey Mantle Yankees
#21 Michael Cuddyer Twins
#23 Jaime Garcia Cardinals
#37 Vicente Padilla Dodgers
#44 Martin Prado Braves
#91 Luicas May Royals
#118 Howie Kendrick Angels
#155 checklist 3/5
#299 Chris Carpenter Cardinals
#CMGR-27 Ty Cobb
#TT-36 Robinson Cano Yankees
Seriously, two Babe Ruth's, two Mickey Mantle's, THREE Brandon Inge's, but not one single Red Sox. That just sucks.
On the plus side, a Kimball Champion. Oh joy.

Thursday 28 July 2011

2011 Bowman Jumbo

In the past these Jumbo packs have thrown in a few surprises and the following 2011 Bowman Jumbo is no exception. There is also the slim (very slim) possibility of a Bryce Harper card. This jumbo came through the Alley family, who recently bequeathed some more 2011 packs. A very generous bunch the Alleys from North Carolina.

I have yet to obtain a base card from the Red Sox , I have one a blue bordered Dustin Pedroia, so I still need:

#26 Dustin Pedroia
#46 Jon Lester
#87 Adrian Gonzalez
#92 Josh Beckett
#119 David Ortiz
#126 Jacoby Ellsbury
#129 Carl Crawford
#130 Clay Buchholz
#186 Kevin Youkilis
#192 Lars Anderson RC

Enclosed within:
#13 Matt Kemp Dodgers
#24 Mike Pelfrey Mets
#41 Shin-Soo Choo Indians
#97 Mitch Moreland Rangers
#99 Roy Halladay Phillies green border 045/450
#113 Billy Butler Royals
#144 Yovani Gallardo Brewers
#150 Michael Cuddyer Twins
#159 Michael Young Rangers
#170 Alex Rodriguez Yankees
#194 Konrad Schmidt D-backs gold border
#BP49 Phillip Cerreto Cardinals
#BP57 Angel Castillo Angels
#BP58 Adrian Salcedo Twins
#BP109 Darin Mastroianni Blue Jays
#BP110 Jonathan Villar Astros blue border 434/500
#BCP29 Johermyn Chavez Mariners
#BCP50 Mychal Givens Orioles
#BCP71 Evan Crawford Cubs
#BCP78 Cole Figueroa Bay Rays
checklist 4/4

So the surprise...no Red Sox but two numbered cards.

Wednesday 27 July 2011

2011 Kimball Champions


2011 Topps Kimball Champions Insert
The 'Kimball Champions' insert set consists of 100 mini sized cards. The set is produced in the style of the 1888 Kimball Champion cards, which featured stars from a wide range of 'sports'.
The first 50 cards (#1-#50) are inserted in 2011 Topps series 1 packs ,the next 50 cards (#51-#100) are inserted in 2011 Topps Series 2 packs and a final 50 cards(#101-#150) are inserted in 2011 Topps Update packs.

My aim is collect the whole 150 card mini set. I still need 0 more:
TOPPS SERIES 1

completed

TOPPS SERIES 2
completed

TOPPS UPDATE:
completed