My Jackie Robinson customs — 1957 Topps added

jasoneggert · February 19, 2011 1:49PM

Thought I would post all of my customs in one place instead of having them all in different posts.
I will add to this post as I add more customs.

1953 Bowman

1955 Bowman

1955 Red Man

1954 Red Heart

1951 Topps Connie Mack's All-Stars

1947 Sports Illustrated Cover

1957 Topps

Thanks for looking! -Jason

TNP777 · February 19, 2011 2:12PM

Jason, those are sweet!

divecchia · February 19, 2011 5:39PM

Very nice, well done...

Donato

Dialj · February 19, 2011 8:10PM

Jason,

Those pictures are out of control. Thanks for sharing. I will continue to follow this thread.

Stadium1978 · February 20, 2011 7:40AM

These cards are fantastic! They have a real authentic look.

HeritageAddict · February 20, 2011 7:50AM

The Red Man and Sports Illustrated cover are my favorites.

jasoneggert · February 20, 2011 8:16AM

Thanks for the great comments! I am currently working on finishing up my 54 Red Heart. Still need to do a back for that one.

I am also working on a design for my Cut Autograph. I bought a really nice cut auto recently that is a great size. I thought I had a design I liked, but changed my mind recently. I am going to go the more vintage looking route now. I like the way the 54 Red Heart turned out with my hand coloring of the black and white photo, so i think I am going to use that same image on my cut auto card. Want to make sure it is a card i can live with and have no regrets.

-Jason

judgebuck · February 20, 2011 9:15AM

The 1955 Bowman is my favorite.

Stone193 · February 20, 2011 10:07AM

Griffins · February 20, 2011 12:53PM

All are amazing, but the Redman is my favorite.
Well done!

Nathaniel1960 · February 21, 2011 12:12AM

<< The 1955 Bowman is my favorite. >>

I agree, its perfect.

stown · February 21, 2011 3:42AM

jasoneggert · February 22, 2011 8:03AM

Added a 1951 Topps Connie Mack's All-Stars. I won't be printing this one out, being a popup card. A little too difficult to get the perf to look right on a printed card. Still fit was fun to make.

What should I make next? I have a list of ideas:

1948 Bowman
1951 Bowman
1952 Bowman
1952 Weaties
1953 Bowman
1954 Bowman
1954 Dan-Dee
1954 Wilson Franks
1957 Topps

Am I missing any good issues (1947-1957) ???

Stadium1978 · February 22, 2011 8:44AM

That 51 looks pretty sweet, although the idea that it "predicts" the year of his death is a little creepy. Any reason you didn't make it in the style of a regular player one (like the Yogi Berra as an example)?

Regardless, it's very cool.

I'd vote for the Franks or Dan-Dee as the next coolest one to make.

MantleMarisFordBerra · February 22, 2011 9:25AM

<< 
What should I make next? I have a list of ideas:

1948 Bowman
1951 Bowman
1952 Bowman
1952 Weaties
1953 Bowman <---- This one!
1954 Bowman
1954 Dan-Dee
1954 Wilson Franks
1957 Topps

Am I missing any good issues (1947-1957) ??? >>

I agree on the death date on the '51 C.M.

Great work!! My fave so far is the 55B, i just love that you made it a little off center like areal 55B would be. Good job!

jasoneggert · February 22, 2011 9:51AM

Not sure how I Missed the fact that I was putting a date on this that would be after the release. Just an oversight! Thanks for pointing it out to me. I will fix it tomorrow.

I think I will do the 53 bowman next. I want to find a good image for it. I always loved the Peewee Reese jumping in the air over 2nd base turning the double play. Maybe I can find a good picture reminiscent of that.

Thanks for the input!

-Jason

slantycouch · February 22, 2011 8:54PM

These are fantastic! Nice work!

jasoneggert · February 23, 2011 2:57AM

Fixed the 51 Connie Mack. Thanks for the feedback on that one.

-Jason

jasoneggert · February 23, 2011 3:43AM

Added a few new customs from the 1953 Bowman set. I chose to do a "remake" greatest action card of all time (the 53 Bowman Peewee Reese) in the likeness of Jackie; and also a "regular version".

-Jason

baseballfan · February 23, 2011 7:11AM

very nice!!!

54topps · February 23, 2011 7:46AM

Those are A+++++ fantastic

jasoneggert · February 24, 2011 5:40AM

I wasn't entirely happy with my effort on the 53 Bowman "action" card, so i redid it in the style of the Peewee Reese. That Reese card is perhaps my all-time favorite card (wish I owned one) So this Jackie custom is my tribute to that great card. The best action card ever!

frankhardy · February 24, 2011 5:58AM

Great job on every one. I love the 53 Bowman in action. I am also partial to the Connie Mack All Star since I recently got an Alexander.

I've got one for you - try a 1986 Sportflics!

jasoneggert · February 24, 2011 7:54AM

<< I've got one for you - try a 1986 Sportflics!

>>

I don't have to make one of those! That card exists!

frankhardy · February 24, 2011 8:04AM

All right, then - how about a 2011 Topps Refractor!

TNP777 · February 24, 2011 8:12AM

<< I wasn't entirely happy with my effort on the 53 Bowman "action" card, so i redid it in the style of the Peewee Reese. That Reese card is perhaps my all-time favorite card (wish I owned one) So this Jackie custom is my tribute to that great card. The best action card ever!

>>

ah, much better - my favorite '53 Bowman effort for sure.

53BKid · February 24, 2011 2:51PM

Jason--These are fantastic.

I'm a life-long Jackie Robinson fan, and have been collecting '53 Bowmans since 1976.

The Robinson #33 is spectacular. You've got quite a talent!

AUPT · February 24, 2011 11:54PM

Jason . . . that '53B Robinson/Reese mashup is no doubt one of the finest concepts and executions of a vintage custom card that I have ever seen. Shabash!

And the '51 Major League All-Stars would have looked great coming out of a pack 60 years ago.

jasoneggert · February 25, 2011 8:19AM

<< Jason . . . that '53B Robinson/Reese mashup is no doubt one of the finest concepts and executions of a vintage custom card that I have ever seen. Shabash!

And the '51 Major League All-Stars would have looked great coming out of a pack 60 years ago. >>

Wow! That is a great compliment, especially coming from you, who I consider to be one of the best custom card makers out there. Your work always serves as inspiration for me. Thanks for such a great comment!

-Jason

jasoneggert · November 24, 2012 12:15PM

It has been a while since I did any customs. I always wanted to do a 1957 Topps but Bob beat me to it. He did a great one with Jackie in a Giants uniform because of the trade. I wanted to do one in his Brooklyn uniform, but never found the right image until yesterday.

If you study the image closely, I pay tribute to another famous 1957 Topps card.

-Jason

Stone193 · November 24, 2012 12:19PM

Very nice card Jason.

Reverse neg like Aaron?

jasoneggert · November 24, 2012 12:25PM

<< Very nice card Jason.

Reverse neg like Aaron? >>

Exactly! I wanted to find a photo that I could do a reverse negative without it being completely obvious.

-Jason

jasoneggert · November 25, 2012 12:16PM

<< Jason--These are fantastic.

I'm a life-long Jackie Robinson fan, and have been collecting '53 Bowmans since 1976.

The Robinson #33 is spectacular. You've got quite a talent! >>

Thanks for the great comment!

-Jason

My Jackie Robinson customs — 1957 Topps added

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