FF Sawcut Pickup

New pickup for 2024!  FF error version with factory saw-cut/slit.  What makes this one different is the cut itself.  Looks to be a double (side-by-side) cut touching the left side of the bat knob.  

Custom Bobblehead from Patrick's Custom Painting

I like the look of vintage bobbleheads and thought it would be neat to have a FF example.  I picked up a cheap 80s plastic nodder for about $10 and sent it off to be customized.  Patrick's Custom Painting did it once again!  Love the work - and the detailed bat knob.  

Instagram Link:  HERE

 

Custom FF Card Art by Ian Mckesson

Just arrived from California!  Beautiful, custom card art by Ian Mckesson.  My scanner doesn't do this card justice!  The colors are perfect!  The shine is amazing!  Pop Culture at it's best.  I had to send in the original FF - not a Black Box, not a reprint. 

Instagram link:  Click Here

 

Bill Ripken FF art website

Great new website from Kevin O'Connor.  Huge collection of outstanding custom art sketch cards featuring the FF.  Pop Culture at it's best!

Cal Ripken Jr . Net

 

Beautiful Artwork by Garbage Pail Artist David Gross

Incredible pieces of art by Topps / GPK artist David Gross.  Rough drawing and the final painting (white heavy water color paper and painted in gouache) - both signed and dated by Dave.  Also a 2023/24 MLB GPK card of the artist himself.  These are beautiful!

1989 Fleer Checklist w/ Positions

Thanks to Kevin W. for giving me this new 'FF related' card at the National show in Cleveland.  1989 Fleer checklist card with player positions listed on the front.  VERY Rare!  This one has the Orioles team (w/ Billy Ripken) on the front.  

616 - BILL RIPKEN - "2B" (not "FF")😁

Black Box oddball additions

Thanks to Ben N. for reaching out after finding these two Black Box oddball varieties.

1)  Black Box card with lighter Black Ink.  Overall poor registration on the front.

2)  Black Box with a bold print dot in the center of the bat knob.  Cheap fun!