Hello All

As you can see the my England shirt is well worn and still just about fits me. What a match coming up and what a player, Jude Bellingham is. This is pulled from Panini 2026 FIFA Adrenalyn XL - #573. Bought a few packs to rip whilst tournament going on. Have you been enjoying the World Cup? What players have caught your eye? Have you been ripping Football? (Soccer).

Positive comments please. As we all know about FIFA and corruption etc (that plentiful on the internet to find out about).

Want to shine a light on the amazing diversity, culture, humanity, joy on show. The impact is undeniable across the world a precious reach that can be used for so much good. Keep the ripples going and maybe pick up some Jude Bellingham. He is a generational talent. World Class in my opinion.

Come on England.

Cheers Alan

This is just a general shout out to all. If your feeling a bit overwhelmed, flat just generally meh!. Listen to the body. Remember you're not alone. Lean on the things that spark the energy on things for you. Family, friends etc Reach out.

Lean into the hobby too. Get out to a show, local shop, even for a walk about if your not buying or selling. You never know the connections you might make. Keep it simple.

Look after yourselves

Cheers Alan | UK

Just a congratulations post. Not my team but deserving winners. #274 Topps 2025/26 Basketball. Little did they know that this pic would tell a story of what was to come. What a moment in NBA history. OG born in London. Doing us proud.

Cheers Alan | UK

I find I like a lot of things. I don't play Magic the Gathering. My older brother did. I always liked the illustrations. It has influenced my collecting a bunch. Always looking for things my eye is drawn too. The styles I like. This card is one. ART by Nicholas Gregory aka @cosmicdaydreamstudio on Instagram. There is so much talent in the industry and I don't think it gets highlighted enough. In another post I am going to share another designer/artist not in MTG that is bringing some fantastic work.

Do you collect artist cards? Any artist/designer recommends I should check out?

Cheers Alan | UK

A movie/ film card connection. I have touched on this before in a previous post. Cool little nods, references or actual cards in scenes. This one is from the 2016, Ben Affleck film 'The Accountant' - Good film worth a watch. I recently watched again and was reminded of this. Anyway! I won't give any spoilers or context to this frame. I wanted to post as thought it was cool to see a:- T206 Honus Wagner, a T205 Dick Hoblitzell, and a 1915 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson. I don't think these are real by any stretch.

Do you think Ben Afflect has original copies of these cards in a vault somewhere?

What''s your favourite card reference in a movie? Mine is the Lou Gehrig 1973 Topps | The All-Time Grand Slam Leader #472 from the 1985 The Goonies.

What films or TV franchises would like to see in cards? I think I will do another post on ideas I'd like to see. I have a few.

Have a good weekend - Cheers Alan | UK

NOTE: Want to give a shout out to -http://baseballcardbreakdown.blogspot.com/. Good site for all things baseball and found the I.D of the cards on the site. There is a big list over there of cards in films.