Recent Soccer Pickups

[Ulidia]

My primary collecting interest is certain types of soccer memorabilia, albeit not cards.

This is my most recent acquisition which I took possession of last week. It is a large model of Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium. It took 4 years for the artist to complete and was previously on display at Real Madrid's museum from 2007 to 2015.

[aljurgela]

Wow... that stadium is amazing!! Holy cow!

how bid is it? Looks to take up most of that room.

[Ulidia]

The photo is probably slightly deceptive in that it is an inlet in a larger room. However, the stadium is fairly big - it is circa 1.7 metres by almost 1.5 metres in size.

There are circa 80,000 individual seats and, all-in-all, a nice item.

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by Ulidia

The photo is probably slightly deceptive in that it is an inlet in a larger room. However, the stadium is fairly big - it is circa 1.7 metres by almost 1.5 metres in size.

There are circa 80,000 individual seats and, all-in-all, a nice item.

Wow... how did you get that from the museum? Are you located in Spain? Very nice piece!

[Ulidia]

Originally Posted by aljurgela

Wow... how did you get that from the museum? Are you located in Spain? Very nice piece!

The item was given back to its creator in late 2015, presumably because Real Madrid are remodelling their Bernabeu Stadium and now have a replica of what the stadium will look like by 2020 in their museum.

I was able to agree a private sale with its creator.

I am primarily located in London but my collection is all housed in Northern Ireland so I had to get the item over to Northern Ireland from Madrid. It was an expensive process !!

I am a collector primarily of high quality Real Madrid and Brazilian football memorabilia and, in particular, memorabilia relating to Belfast Celtic, my football team I support but that has not played since 1949.

[Iron Horse]

That stadium and you commitment to getting it is exemplary
Nice to see Bale back in the lineup and off to a good start with the goal.
Regards,
Ruben

[aljurgela]

OMG. Pretty cool. My wife would never let me get one of those!!! Super amazing though!! Thanks for the pictures!!

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Ulidia

in particular, memorabilia relating to Belfast Celtic, my football team I support but that has not played since 1949.

Ok, there's got to be a really interesting story there!

The team still exists but hasn't played? Or a team that doesn't exist but still has fans?

Steve B

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by aljurgela

Wow... that stadium is amazing!! Holy cow!

+1

[Arazi4442]

Obviously not soccer but just got this back from PSA

[aljurgela]

Very cool. Al

[Peter_Spaeth]

Not a big deal, but my first Mira Tuttosport card and in pretty nice condition front and back.

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Not a big deal, but my first Mira Tuttosport card and in pretty nice condition front and back.

I actually love that issue and had not seen the Yashin. Pretty cool card!

[irv]

Originally Posted by Ulidia

My primary collecting interest is certain types of soccer memorabilia, albeit not cards.

This is my most recent acquisition which I took possession of last week. It is a large model of Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium. It took 4 years for the artist to complete and was previously on display at Real Madrid's museum from 2007 to 2015.

Interesting? In your post, I can no longer see your pic but when I quote you, it shows there is an img?

Wonder if it will show up when I submit?

[samosa4u]

I just picked up this 1965 Sicker-Verlag Beckenbauer rookie.

[Arazi4442]

Just back from PSA. Obviously, Bruce Lee didn't play soccer, but it was the same submission and I think it's a pretty cool card.

[Arazi4442]

Oops, the 2nd card.....

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by Arazi4442

Just back from PSA. Obviously, Bruce Lee didn't play soccer, but it was the same submission and I think it's a pretty cool card.

super under-appreciated card in my opinion! Very nice pick up!

[Peter_Spaeth]

I guess my 1995 isn't a rookie. Damn. Can't trust these ebay sellers.

[esehombre]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I guess my 1995 isn't a rookie. Damn. Can't trust these ebay sellers.

Well the good news is that is beautiful copy and i think a lot of people do consider that his rookie. Although he does have a few 1994 issues--this is one that i havent seen very often. And if you are interested in the El Mundo Deportivo that one does come up fairly frequently and shouldnt be too expensive to land a decent one.

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I guess my 1995 isn't a rookie. Damn. Can't trust these ebay sellers.

that one is typically promoted as the rookie... it is pretty rare, valuable and well known... but obviously the 1994 card is the best one... IMO