Night Owl Cards

Many of you have probably already seen the Topps flagship design for 2010, which was released today. But if not, I present it to you here now. Ladies and gentlemen, the 2010 Topps design, the most modern, cutting edge, futuristic design that we know: What? That's not it? You say that's the design for a 2002 card? The 2002 Post set? An oddball set? You say THIS is the design for 2010? Hmmmm . Could have fooled me. (I actually like the 2010 design. A Topps set that looks like an oddball set is cool with me). H/T: Wax Heaven .

I have to say Friday was the highlight of the week for me. I received two autographed cards in the mail from my favorite player as a child, and I finally tracked down some 2009 Topps. A week after I first saw these things on other blogs, I knew exactly what to look for when I stepped into Target this evening. From 60 feet away I could spot that baby blue background behind you-know-who's head (apparently the qualification for being featured on a pack of 2009 cards this year was not getting into the playoffs). I reached into the double-wide feeders and came up with air. But fortunately, there were '09 packs scattered all around the '08 boxes still there. All of them were probably manhandled, but I didn't mind. I grabbed six and brought them home to daddy. And after opening them, I have to say what I suspected: Topps is a clear winner over Upper Deck this year. I have a natural preference for Topps, so I am a little bit biased, but when I compare everything as obje...