My first graded vinyl in the collection 🔥 @steveaoki x Piggybanx Hiro Quest 3 Paragon, graded by AMG.

These came as mystery packs with 10 different variants, and I pulled a base on my first one. Still got one sealed, debating if I should rip it or hold.

That Piggybanx cover art goes crazy. They are one of the best doing it in the custom art collectible space right now. The package comes with a single promo card pack. Aoki threw in a chase card in the mix. A redemption card for an original 1/1 artwork by Piggybanx 😱

What’s the move, open it or keep it sealed?

Full transparency: Piggybanx sent me a cease & desist. I’m not hiding that. I also consider myself a card artist and this isn’t a hobby I take lightly.

But if we’re going to celebrate a company for donations and “good deeds,” then we also have to hold them accountable when they cross the line. You don’t get to be praised for transparency while playing in the shadows.

I’ve already been blacklisted for my parody of Piggybanx. I also posted the notebook lm with the sources if your interested.

If people want to see the full picture instead of the polished PR version, here’s where it starts. (This video was created using notebook LM with
https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/ce509f39-14e2-4f4e-bd22-2f79d12fe9df
https://youtu.be/GQM-ahjcWYQ

THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF SOUTHSIDE MIKE IS DELIVERED IN ARCHIVAL CANVAS WITH A 22kt GOLD PLATED FRAME.

BIDDING ENDS SUNDAY NIGHT ONLY AT

https://www.thecardcarver.com/products/southside-mike-1-1-gold-frame

When it comes to card art, The Good 2 Studio needs no introduction. Since their debut in 2022, they’ve been at the forefront of the space—blending clever mashups, striking artwork, premium packaging, and a mission to give back. I’ve been a fan and a collector since day one, and their work has had a huge influence on my own creative journey. Piggy Banx continues to inspire what’s possible when art, culture, and purpose collide.

One of my personal grails has always been the “His Airness” set—an MJ series I’ve been chasing for nearly two years. While individual pieces surface here and there, it’s rare to see the full set complete. I’m thrilled to finally add the elusive red piece to the collection and lock the entire set into the PC.

This series is a bold and unique take on MJ, infused with Asian-inspired elements. The imagery of MJ flying through space, eyes blazing with fire, captures the perfect balance of grace and intensity that defined his game.

Major thanks to the community and those who helped make this collection dream a reality.

Happy MJ Monday!