RIVALS AND LEGENDS: RONALDO AND MESSI

This booklet collectible features the legendary footballers Ronaldo and Messi and is part of a collection titled Rivals and Legends. Crafted from Silk Gold with a metallic sheen, the booklet is precision-engineered with two leaves, four faces, and five knuckles, measuring a total thickness of 6 mm. The leaves close flush with one another, ensuring a sleek and cohesive design.

On the front face, silhouettes of Ronaldo and Messi are prominently displayed. Opening the booklet reveals Ronaldo in his Portugal kit on the left inside face, and Messi in his Argentina kit on the right. Both interior cards are 3D printed using six pigments, each with a thickness of 1.92 mm, offering vibrant detail and depth. The back face showcases authentic provenance materials associated with each player, adding historical significance to the piece.

Every component of the booklet—including the hinge, pin, leaves, knuckles, cards, and engraved text—was meticulously designed using CAD and 3D printed in my home workshop.

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I’m not a bit soccer fan, but I bough a pack at Walmart a while back because I was just curious. This was a set of cards that were a cross between collectible and a sort of TCG. The one pack I bought had this card so I figured I’d unlikely to pull anything better that I would find cool.

Amazing (and massive) piece of original artwork on display at the CR7 Ronoldo museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal - his hometown. Portugal plays in the championship game tomorrow night vs their are rivals, and #1 ranked team in the world, Spain. Spain is a heavy favorite - it will be a great match to watch!

One of the earliest relics seen in the CR7 museum jn Funchal. Portugal is his early ID and some of his childhood trophies from ages 6-8. At least they still print tickets to the museum!