Bat+Ball=One thick custom...booklet style

[poppudaimadochi]

Absolutely stunning. Hands down one of the best cards I have ever seen, period. Don't care it's not licensed; it actually makes it even sweeter because everyone can see the actual time, thought and care you put into it.

I might have to ask for your services for a couple of booklets; have to pinpoint exactly what kind of items, but I'll be contacting you!

 

[matchpenalty]

Getting the MLB authenticated holograms incorporated into card is awesome. That makes it stone cold legit!

 

[1st4040]

that is just a sick card... I need a Canseco version for my PC!!!

 

[Zan]

Great work! Love the progression and the photos of the process you shared as well. You do the best stuff, Mike.

 

[flightposite]

Wow, that is just plain nice. Who needs to put up with crappy GU from card companies with stuff like this going down.

 

[darocker80]

This is just unreal. Beautiful

 

[MaineMule]

Unreal talent Mike!! I cannot even fathom how one does this. Guess you need the skills, equipment, vision and patience that I lack on all fronts.

Musial Collector- How will you display this?

Do either of you have concern about the "spine" being damaged (by repeated opening and closing)? Not that you would do that.

 

[hoopster3977]

Nice way to incorporate the MLB holograms. Congrats.

This^^^^^^^

Unbelievable great work, just amazing as others have stated. Thank you for sharing!

 

[69MetsFan]

In-freakin'-credible work!
It amazes me that an individual can create this while a multi-million dollar company can't/doesn't.

 

[darrend505]

As always you find a way to top yourself! Beautiful work!

 

[wideright]

Unbelievable quality. Great job Mike.

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

Thanks again for the comments everybody.

In regards to the spines, like anything, continued bending will cause a split. However, the black stock I used for the backing is fairly flexible and durable so it adds a lot to the strength, while being a thin layer.

Also, the wear and tear is minimal opening and closing, where it could really become an issue is folding it repeatedly in the opposite direction - but there is no reason to do that.

 

[Slette]

Mike, you do fantastic work... and I think you have trumped yourself with this one. It's perfect.

 

[JzWand]

That is the sharpest book card I have seen.

Amazing work.

If I was head of a card company I would definitely hire you to handle stuff like that!

 

[Waulk11]

Really great job man!! Best card I've ever seen!! I'm speechless.

 

[G $MONEY$]

just awesome

 

[Weimer]

So why hasn't Leaf contacted you to work for them yet? Brian is on here all the time.

 

[aaron41984]

Another round of applause, please! Shiiiiiiit!

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

Well, it sounds like I'd have a bunch of job opportunities...if everyone here owned a card company.

But again, thanks for the compliments on this card, and others I've posted in the past.

Customs truly are how the hobby has evolved for me. Building customs has really been a great blend of multiple interests...autographs, cards, creative, design and production.

One thing is certain as my skills have evolved in the time I've been doing these...it's a far, far cry from the first card I created. Which, for trivia purposes, was for an old friend in Slipknot - a leather piece of his mask that fell off in my apartment that I embedded into a card about 10 years ago.

 

[daveyou]

seriously dude...your work is 10000% better than what ive seen from topps/ud/panini for these custom cards

cant wait for your next creation.

dave