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We have some comics, figures and my pencil holder in this card photo. I've mentioned before I used to collect comics when I was younger. Not so much these days. The odd variant covers here and there. You can see the Art Adams and Scottie Young examples here. I still have quite a few boxed up.

We know for sure Spidey is a Mets fan, but is he a Knicks fan? Thought it would be fun to put this Jalen Brunson 'Marvels' in amongst these things. There are lots of references of NYC in comics. Obviously Stan Lee & Jack Kirby were both New Yorkers.

Did you know Charles Barkley fought Godzilla once?

The little Spidey was from a 'Kinder Egg' series. I just hang it on the Christmas Tree with the others I have. The bigger one is a metal figure from 2005. I have a bunch of these.

Any of you like these 'Marvels' designs? Which one would you like to pick up? Also, any favourite comic characters?

Cheers Alan | UK

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Here's a Disney/Pixar animation post for you. So many great films and characters over the years. One of my "classic" personal favourites has always been Robin Hood. A modern favourite is The Incredibles. I say modern. Released in 2004. Still 24 years old. I mean Toy Story is 30 years old and Robin Hood is 52. Which brings in the nostalgia element. There are so many individual, personald elements when it comes to collecting. Reminders of certain times, events, people, places. 

Am not saying that is getting lost in the noise. It will always be there. I guess the memories make themselves and get stronger as you go.

Just remember to buy what you love too, collect what you love and enjoy too. Be in the moment. Whether that sharing time in a shop, show or wherever it is.

Be yourself.

Have a great day and a question.

What is your favourite animation, Disney or otherwise that gives you a nostalgic feeling or just some feel good?

Cheers Alan | UK

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I have a new phone, nothing fancy, but a camera upgrade for sure. So wanted to try it out. As well, I wanted to have a bit of fun with trying something different on showing some cards. I have quite a few figures etc so will look up some links and see if I have the cards to show with them. May be some interesting mash ups. Like little props/stands.

There is a card shown in one of my favourite films that I would like to get my hands on, but will save that for another post.

This time we have a 'Simpsons' episode reference in the title - Homer's favourite team is The Dallas Cowboys and this is the only Dallas Cowboys Card I have. Can imagine Homer cheering them on in Moes with a 'Duff' in hand. Mmmmmm Lamb!

The weather over here has turned a bit grey and miserable. The Winter blues sets in for some. Keep your chin up and watch this episode if you need a lift ;D

Cheers Alan | UK

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Another collecting prompt idea for me. No picture with this post. I am not sure 'established' is the right alternative word for arriving in this world. I thought it sounded funny so dropped it in. It is my birthday tomorrow. I can assure you this isn't a plug. 54 years old and as childish as ever.

It made me think, what cards were about in this specific year and would I like any of them to try and pick up. So I had a quick search and the answer is YES!. I am going to hunt out some 1971 connected cards. On first look a handful stood out. The obvious one it seems value wise would be the Terry Bradshaw #156 from Topps Football but this hunt is a personal one, so would rather pick up the Bob Griese #160 It would be a nice addition to the Dolphins section. Next up would be the legend Hank Aaron #400 Topps Baseball. From the same set Vida Blue #544 What a great photo. Last one for now Don Nelson #114 Topps Basket purely for the reason one of my nicknames is 'Don' - Now that could start a whole other line of collecting. How many 'Dons' have their been in sports? Oh dear!

What collecting prompts do you collect, outside of your favourite teams and players? Is it Birth Years, Birthdays, Nicknames, Favourite numbers, namesakes? Whatever it is, have fun and have a great weekend.

Cheers Alan | UK

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Now the dust has settled on Topps Basketball release. I wanted to show a few cards from it that I picked from a visit to TradeWii - Loughborough. Everyone there so friendly and a great shop. So shout out to them.

I shared a box with my nephew. He got his free Jalen Brunson promo poster and we ripped. I personally was after any of the Mataz Buzelis base parallels. No luck but plenty to hunt for.

The 8-Bit Ballers admittedly isn't my favourite design but wanted to show some old stars with potentially new ones.

I did hit a Cooper Flagg base and Clutch City but the airwaves have been full of all that, so wanted to highlight someone else.

Anyone on the hunt for anything in this set or get any nice pick ups?

Cheers Alan | UK