1979 Metallic Creations Signature Miniatures

[FireGardy]

Did you win it? A Carew and Rose are pictured in the first three pages of this thread. I have also seen a Ryan and Mays on ebay a few years ago. I'm not sure anyone really know for certain what they are. Considering the popularity of these (or lack thereof), I would think original would be the likely answer. The mark on the back would probably be helpful as I would guess the artist would use the same board consistently. Unfortunately other than Garvey, they have all been framed so their backs remain a mystery. The size is in the ballpark of the others.

[mrmopar]

Yes, I won it. I was hoping for a bargain, but another bidder tried to win it as well.

I'll share more once it arrives, if there is anything to tell. Looks like a typical art board backing from the ebay scan.

Originally Posted by FireGardy

Did you win it? A Carew and Rose are pictured in the first three pages of this thread. I have also seen a Ryan and Mays on ebay a few years ago. I'm not sure anyone really know for certain what they are. Considering the popularity of these (or lack thereof), I would think original would be the likely answer. The mark on the back would probably be helpful as I would guess the artist would use the same board consistently. Unfortunately other than Garvey, they have all been framed so their backs remain a mystery. The size is in the ballpark of the others.

[mrmopar]

It arrived today and is definitely original art! Nice piece too. I'll try to see if I can get some decent photos of it.

[gashouse34]

Hello and sorry to revive an old thread....I found this today for a few bucks and as a cardinals collector I like anything related to Hornsby. Curious what year it might be from and does it have much value? Not looking to sell but just don't know much about these and it's tough finding any info. Thanks!

[laughlinfan]

Hi Brandon -

reading through the thread you will see that Hornsby was one of the first offered and was issued starting in 1979. The statues can usually be had for about $10-20, and the cards maybe a little less from what I have seen, but there are some that are harder to find, and certainly some players that are in higher demand. Original box will add a bit.

This is the first time I have seen a window box for these - all I have had or seen came with a plain box, like a 250 ct card box style - with foam inside to keep the statue in place. I am guessing your card has the black border, which would be a bit later in the run.

Nice collectibles with a strange and storied past. Enjoy your Hornsby and happy collecting!

[gashouse34]

Originally Posted by laughlinfan

Hi Brandon -

reading through the thread you will see that Hornsby was one of the first offered and was issued starting in 1979. The statues can usually be had for about $10-20, and the cards maybe a little less from what I have seen, but there are some that are harder to find, and certainly some players that are in higher demand. Original box will add a bit.

This is the first time I have seen a window box for these - all I have had or seen came with a plain box, like a 250 ct card box style - with foam inside to keep the statue in place. I am guessing your card has the black border, which would be a bit later in the run.

Nice collectibles with a strange and storied past. Enjoy your Hornsby and happy collecting!

Thanks for the response Marty...will make a neat display peice. Happy New Year, Brandon

[mrmopar]

Never did photograph it and was doing some organizing today so here it is finally. It's about 16x24 in size

Originally Posted by mrmopar

It arrived today and is definitely original art! Nice piece too. I'll try to see if I can get some decent photos of it.

[whiteymet]

Hi Gang:

My turn to bring this thread back from the grave.

I recently obtained an original retail display case for the Signature Miniatures.

There are also variations! Koufax spelled Koufax, or Kofax, and Lopes as Davey or Davy.

Ruth comes with and without home plate and Gehrig comes with different name plate in a different location on a different base.

Plus I have a guy doing great work hand painting the pewter statues.

I am looking for paperwork, boxes, ads, original artwork, etc ANYTHING to do with this set. I have some dupes in statues, boxes and cards too.

LMK what you have, or post photos here!

Fred

[DBesse27]

Was Yaz included in that set?

[laughlinfan]

Hey Fred - great stuff!

What a fantastically strange little set this is!

Dan, no Yaz that we ever heard of, but stick around - we learn something new about these guys every year!


Marty