'Oddballs' are cards that aren't released by the big manufacturers (although they might be made by the big manufacturers for another company). They aren't often that odd, but they are hard to categorise and file so they all end up getting lumped in together. I have put some up on the blog before, way back in May!
Card Number 413: Post, 1990; #5
These cards were available in packs of 3 inside boxes of breakfast cereal (like Marshmallow Alphabits, pictured here.)
The card was produced for Post by Michael Schechter Associates (MSA), who produced cards for a few different companies. I can't find the company online now so I think it has ceased trading.
Card Number 414: K-Mart Superstars. 1990; #5
This was produced by Topps as an exclusive for K-Mart. The 33 "super glossy" cards were sold in a box like a deck of playing cards.
I totally understand the interest in wandering around Target or Walmart. During the summer when its triple digits, I'll usually drive down to Target, shop, and get my daily steps. But with COVID, this summer I just stayed home and gained weight.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I think each collector has their own definition of an oddball. Like for me... I even consider products produced by main manufacturers. A good example would be the Topps Coins from the late 80's or the Donruss All-Stars from the same era. But I'm sure another collector might classify those two examples differently.
I haven't really got a good working definition. I didn't categorise the Fleer 7-11 giveaways as oddballs but I suppose they are, really.
DeleteLove a good oddball.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Livens things up even if they aren't the most lively cards.
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