My 1957 Topps-inspired custom project!

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My 1957 Topps-inspired custom project!

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I've been collecting the 57 set for years now and have had thoughts about trying to get a signed copy of every card. I quickly realized the costs for that would be insane. So instead, I elected to try a custom auto card set using autos I already had or ones that are cheaper to acquire. For example, I used a signed book for this Russell cut (I think I bought the book years ago for $50).
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I just finished wave 3 of the set and I'm happy with how they turned out. They aren't perfect, but they look pretty good in a toploader binder. I think I'm going to eventually include coaches as well (I have a nice Auerbach cut that would work perfectly)!
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Dude this is freaking sweet. Your design is top notch. Keep this thread bumped.

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Landscape orientation cards = WIN
We've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas!
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AbraCalabro wrote: Mon Aug 11, 2025 8:17 am Dude this is freaking sweet. Your design is top notch. Keep this thread bumped.

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Landscape orientation cards = WIN
Thank you! I have another 9 or so that aren't pictured yet. Maybe I'll make a video of them in my toploader binder.
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Deadshot wrote: Mon Aug 11, 2025 1:07 pm
AbraCalabro wrote: Mon Aug 11, 2025 8:17 am Dude this is freaking sweet. Your design is top notch. Keep this thread bumped.

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Landscape orientation cards = WIN
Thank you! I have another 9 or so that aren't pictured yet. Maybe I'll make a video of them in my toploader binder.
Nice! I check in on the channel ever so often, so will be looking forward to it!
We've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas!
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Wave 4 features players from the Warriors and Hawks!
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Love this project man. Keep up the great work!
Always looking for high end Nuggets cards, current players and Rare 90's/00's!
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First I've seen of these, very cool. Certainly a neat pairing with the set, have you completed it?
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thesportcardking wrote: Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:09 pm First I've seen of these, very cool. Certainly a neat pairing with the set, have you completed it?
I've got 2 cards left to go - not necessarily tough ones either. It's just a matter of finding the right combo of low-grade/SGC slab/price!
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Wave 5 is pretty small...but progress is progress!
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Best custom idea you've executed yet. I absolutely love the way these turned out.
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Thank you! I have more I need to make soon!
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