Did you think all of the "2025 year in review" content out there on the internet was finally over?
Well, think again!
You're looking at a collage of the custom cards that I shared on the blog in 2025 (or thereabouts). Here's the list:
Standard Set
So, that makes 10 cards total, which is not quite up to the usual Nine Pockets numbers. However, I did create quite a few one-off customs for clients throughout the year, and I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out, so that's a plus.
Here's a closer look at a card front and a card back:
The Sitcom subset received special card backs that more closely resembled the style of the original set. Here's an example:
Those are always fun to do.
And as always, I'd like to
get some of these cards into the hands of you fellow collectors. So let's do a giveaway.
The duck races that I've held for a couple of previous Nine Pockets giveaways seem to go over pretty well with readers, so I think I'll do that again. If enough folks enter, I'll award a custom card from the list above to the top 5 finishers. (Feel free to share this giveaway with other bloggers and collectors who might enjoy it.) Winners will get to choose which custom card they'd like.
To enter the giveaway, just add a comment to this post. That's all you have to do. I'll keep the entry period open through next Sunday, June 21st. Then I'll close it out and get those ducks ready to race. Results will be posted here on the blog on Sunday, June 28th.
Thanks
so much to all you readers, fellow collectors, and fellow bloggers for
spending some time here at Nine Pockets. You guys continue to provide
great inspiration and entertainment, and I look forward to holding the giveaway and getting these
custom cards out to the winners.
I’m always delighted by the creativity in these cards! That’s for setting up a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Jay! You're in.
DeleteMan, you're so good at the customs. Count me in! And keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, sir! You're in. Check back in a couple of Sundays for the results.
DeleteNice! The '56 Kramer is a gem. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like that one, too ;-)
DeleteReally great cards you make with creativity. I'm not sure I could pull it off. Thanks for doing this. I'm ready to float a racing duck.
ReplyDeleteThanks, RJ! Your duck has a place on the starting line.
Delete9P quack quack my duck will not be in winner in the pack I predict he'll finish near the back
ReplyDeleteCome back in a couple of Sundays to check your prediction!
DeleteLove your customs and your creativity.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Rod! I'll save a spot for your duck.
DeleteThanks for the chance! Love the seinfeld ones as always!
ReplyDeleteI know you do, Matt! Your duck will be ready to race.
DeleteHa, that Golden Girls 1965 Rookie stars is a masterpiece! Great stuff.
ReplyDeleteThat card has been a big favorite. It was fun to work on, for sure.
DeleteThe Golden Girls add some much needed veteran leadership to this ragtag bunch
ReplyDeleteVery good point, Red Cardboard! Going to check out your blog now.
DeleteMy wife is a big Golden Girls fan. I'll play!
ReplyDeleteYou're in, Matt! Come back in a couple of weeks for the big race.
DeleteNot sure why this post didn't originally pop up on my reading list, but I'm glad it eventually did. Love your customs!
ReplyDeleteYou're in, Fuji! And thanks for mentioning the reading list thing. You're the second blogger to do so. I guess the Blogger platform is being a little glitchy.
DeleteLove the customs, like many here I have a few from purchases and winnings. I'll give someone else the chance to win but, just want in on the duck race!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Derek! I'll get your duck ready to race. Check back on June 28th for the race results.
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