One white whale on my list - finally got it - Hartland trifecta - I'm quite happy

Stone193

I know this isn't a card and not as popular but I wanted to share it anyway - don't expect much excitement.

I've been collecting Hartlands for many years - I don't buy the real minty ones since they can get pricey - I've always wanted one with the box and tag.

Finally - and Ted Williams ta boot!!!!

I'm very pleased and this will be a focal point of the collection - this makes 10 of 18 needed.











The tag is a bit discolored but still nice - again really minty stuff can break the bank!

Thanx for viewing.

TNP777

Mike, that is a truly awesome collectible. Congrats on landing it!

yf

Geordie

dpuccio

I love it! Thanks for showing it.

WinPitcher

Wow!! And the box too! Thanks for sharing that Mike


Steve

Tedw9

WOW! That is one piece I would LOVE to add to my Ted collection. They are super hard to find with the box and tag, you pay when you do find them complete. Yours looks to be in great shape, no chips or fading on the paint.

Congrats Mike, that is an amazing piece!

Downtown1974

Nice score Mike. That box is really interesting. Thanks for sharing!

otwcards

Great pick Mike. I'm still waiting for the ultra scarce Alvaro Espinoza Hartland.

paleocards

That's a very cool piece, Mike, I'm amazed how much the figurine captures the essence of Teddy Ballgame's follow-through. Congrats!

Goodsport40

That is a work of baseball art! Great pickup!


Robert

bobbyw8469

That looks like mine! I have the anniversary edition. While mine isn't as old as yours, I can't tell the difference - what does one look for?

Stone193

<< <i>That looks like mine! I have the anniversary edition. While mine isn't as old as yours, I can't tell the difference - what does one look for? >>

Hi Bobby

Here's a copy of the "Anniversary" version - you can see it says it on the top of the box:



I bought this from someone who's been dealing in this kind of stuff for many years and used to advertise in SCD in the 'production' years.

As it goes for the tag - the "Ted Williams" font is very different.

Thanx for the the kind words guys!!!!

Repro tag of Williams:



Real tag:

Hallco

gemint

Awesome! I love those things. I don't collect them but I'd pick them up if I can find them at a reasonable price.

nightcrawler

Very cool item Mike, thanks for sharing.

divecchia

Great stuff, Mike!!!

You always bring some neat stuff to the boards.

Keep it coming...Donato

Stone193

<< <i>Awesome! I love those things. I don't collect them but I'd pick them up if I can find them at a reasonable price. >>

Depends on what you consider reasonable?

I've picked up some for less than 100 bucks - like I said - I don't care if they're minty or pure white.

Sometimes - ya can pick up a nice one that's darn clean for under 200$

Then sometimes they go for more - I've never paid more than 200$ for one - except this one which had all 3 items.

I missed a Berra tag tonite - I didn't want to go over 85 bucks - it went for 89 - but ya never know what the snipe is.

Sometimes the tags go for more than the statue!

SidePocket

Very cool! I'd love to see pics of your other ones!

HoofHearted

Spectacular!

I've never seen one of these beauts up close. That's a great pic you shared. Thanks!

Now I'm going to have to see if there's a Washington Senator I could add to my Senators/Twins collection.

Spectacular!

TNP777

<< <i>I missed a Berra tag tonite - I didn't want to go over 85 bucks - it went for 89 - but ya never know what the snipe is. >>

Savvy bidders say that sniping is for suckas!

Pigs

Hey Mike, congrats on the picking up the Ted trifecta. I love the Hartlands and believe they are still head and shoulders above any other statue/figurine ever made IMO. I picked up all but the Groat

back in the '90's but wished I could have got a few boxes and tags along the way. You've inspired me to look into adding some to my collection. With all three together it really makes a sharp looking

addition to your collection. The picture below was taken in '98 or '99, but in 2001 Seattle had a earthquake and all these guys tumbled over. My Banks broke the brim of the cap so I wrapped them

all up and put them in a box. Maybe I'll drag them out again. Thanks for sharing the Ted, tag, and box and good luck with finding the rest of the set. Doug

GDM67

Hartlands are great. I have the most recent casting of the Spahn, with the Boston hat. It's kind of the sports figure functional equivalent of having a PSA 10 Topps "Turn Back The Clock" 70 Bench instead of the real card, but it still looks cool on the same shelf with my McFarlanes of Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz.

TJMAC

Great piece Mike! I was always a big fan of the Hartland's too. Though, I never owned one. I have serveral Gartlands and Salvinos, which are nice too.

MeteoriteGuy

Very nice Mike. Box looks great.

mj23kg21

Thanks for sharing. I love the Williams box and tag. Those are not easy items to find. I enjoy collecting Hartlands as well.

Stone193

Thanx for all the kind words or encouragements guys!

It means alot to me.

On the display aspect - I'm considering a way to anchor them down so they don't fall over and break.

For me - if they're not on display, they don't exist. And I've got a boatload of SLU's collecting dust in the closet!

Stone193

Just a quick note - those pics were taken by the auction (not ebay item) - and I scanned the tag - since when I got it, it looks way better than the pic as does the statue - it's whiter than it shows and there's absolutely no flaws that I can see.


It's by far the nicest Hartland I've picked up - here's the tag - scanned today. It looks great - for those who've been pleasantly surprised with a pickup - you know how I feel!!!!



Thanx again guys for the kind words.

ajw

Great pickup!

When I was a kid, a neighbor had eight or ten original Hartlands in a glass case. Each was standing in front of a box and had the tag hanging off their arm. I always wanted to take them out for a closer look, particularly the Berra with the mask. He wasn't a collector or even a big baseball fan - they were the figures he had as a kid. Just awesome.

They really do present so nicely and I'm sure they'll look great in your home, Mike!

Stone193

<< <i>Spectacular!

I've never seen one of these beauts up close. That's a great pic you shared. Thanks!

Now I'm going to have to see if there's a Washington Senator I could add to my Senators/Twins collection.

Spectacular! >>



Hi Mike - forgot to respond to your comment - how about Harmon Killebrew?