Hey guys, been collecting a long time but this is my very first mailday thread 
Actually just got back into collecting about 4 months ago after watching the NBA Finals and feeling the disappointment with the series loss to the Spurs 
to make matters worse Lebron jumped ship. Anyway I was happy to hear Heat Nation favorite 'Birdman' resigned with Miami woohoo! He reminds me of Rodman with the crazy tatoos, hair and quirky personality. Always been a fan of players who do all the dirty work, rebound, block shots, bang inside. Only started the Chris Andersen PC after the Finals, here's what I have so far.
This was my first first Birdman card. Has to be my favorite image of him on a card, would have been fantastic if the auto was on card.
A few GU auto cards from his days in Denver
Three more. You know I can't figure out why Panini couldn't use more exciting images of Birdman, I mean most of them are of him about to take a free throw or just standing. I'm guessing they pay to use images from photographers on their cards so why not use more exciting shots? I'm not a fan of Andersen's because he's a fabulous free throw shooter lol His nickname is Birdman, the images should be of him flying!
1/25 matchup patch vs our arch nemesis Cavs
Now getting to my fave cards! 1/35 NT! Loving the design and image.
Immaculate 3/75 and on card patch auto! About time too. I was starting to worry all of Birdman's autos were going to be stickers.
NT Silver Scripts 44/49 and BOOM Gold Proof Scripts 1/25!
This was a redemption card, thankfully didn't have to wait too long for Panini to send this one out, just missed out on #11 (jersey numbered), received a 12/25 with nice big on card auto and a sweet sweet patch to boot
Now getting to some Flawless on card auto goodness! Silver 12/20 and Gold 1/10!!!
Ok now for the last TWO Birdman cards and both were redemptions sent in to Panini. I have to say Crown Royale Preferred Silhouette designs are beautiful, the designs, the images with a game used jersey all blend together perfectly and to top it off they're on card autos!
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Haven't seen a single Silhouette Birdman anywhere. Again missed out on his jersey number! This is 12/35
And here is the last Birdman card. My absolute favorite. Another OZCT member PMed me the same card to show me his, except his was numbered ONE of 25 (I was so jealous!). After seeing it I just HAD to HAVE one! I waited patiently until I came across one on ebay as a redemption card, was willing to mortgage the house if I had to haha lucky for me the seller spelt Birdmans name incorrectly in his title so I nabbed it cheaper than what a few of them sold for....whew lucky me!
And here it is....
Numbered TWO of 25...
Birdman Prime Silhouette...
With the sickest patch any Birdman fan could wish for
And now together
Thanks for looking
Actually just got back into collecting about 4 months ago after watching the NBA Finals and feeling the disappointment with the series loss to the Spurs to make matters worse Lebron jumped ship. Anyway I was happy to hear Heat Nation favorite 'Birdman' resigned with Miami woohoo! He reminds me of Rodman with the crazy tatoos, hair and quirky personality. Always been a fan of players who do all the dirty work, rebound, block shots, bang inside. Only started the Chris Andersen PC after the Finals, here's what I have so far.This was my first first Birdman card. Has to be my favorite image of him on a card, would have been fantastic if the auto was on card.
A few GU auto cards from his days in Denver
Three more. You know I can't figure out why Panini couldn't use more exciting images of Birdman, I mean most of them are of him about to take a free throw or just standing. I'm guessing they pay to use images from photographers on their cards so why not use more exciting shots? I'm not a fan of Andersen's because he's a fabulous free throw shooter lol His nickname is Birdman, the images should be of him flying!
1/25 matchup patch vs our arch nemesis Cavs
Now getting to my fave cards! 1/35 NT! Loving the design and image.
Immaculate 3/75 and on card patch auto! About time too. I was starting to worry all of Birdman's autos were going to be stickers.
NT Silver Scripts 44/49 and BOOM Gold Proof Scripts 1/25!
This was a redemption card, thankfully didn't have to wait too long for Panini to send this one out, just missed out on #11 (jersey numbered), received a 12/25 with nice big on card auto and a sweet sweet patch to boot
Now getting to some Flawless on card auto goodness! Silver 12/20 and Gold 1/10!!!
Ok now for the last TWO Birdman cards and both were redemptions sent in to Panini. I have to say Crown Royale Preferred Silhouette designs are beautiful, the designs, the images with a game used jersey all blend together perfectly and to top it off they're on card autos!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Haven't seen a single Silhouette Birdman anywhere. Again missed out on his jersey number! This is 12/35
And here is the last Birdman card. My absolute favorite. Another OZCT member PMed me the same card to show me his, except his was numbered ONE of 25 (I was so jealous!). After seeing it I just HAD to HAVE one! I waited patiently until I came across one on ebay as a redemption card, was willing to mortgage the house if I had to haha lucky for me the seller spelt Birdmans name incorrectly in his title so I nabbed it cheaper than what a few of them sold for....whew lucky me!
And here it is....
Numbered TWO of 25...
Birdman Prime Silhouette...
With the sickest patch any Birdman fan could wish for
And now together
Thanks for looking
Just don't get too thirsty haha
I guess it's because he doesn't have much product and most of his cards are printed in lower quantities. Great to see Panini including him in a lot of their high end stuff.
