DATA: 2002 Topps T206

ACQUIRED: ‘Bay

PING: I love the retro card designs, but at the full standard card size, this one falls a little flat for me. I have yet to get a hold of one, but I’m sure the mini tobacco card sized version of the T206 will be a little more successful. The photo is the same as the one used on his Bowman rookie, also from 2002.

DATA: 2008 Topps Heritage Chrome Refractor (C165)

PING: I cannot get enough of this card design! The scan certainly does not show it, but this is a great looking card in person. Numbered out of 559… you know… because it’s special. Joey’s looking like a badass, as always.

DATA: 2008 Topps Heritage (146) Autographed

ACQUIRED: TTM

PING: An autograph – from the man himself! I’m stoked, for real. I sent this card to Joey c/o the Reds in early September and received it back on Monday, October 20. A nice way to end a Monday, for sure. A big thanks to Mr. Votto. Hopefully this will be the first of a few more.

DATA: 2008 Topps Heritage T205 Series Mini

PING: Yah! Mini! I love the modern cards that are based on old tobacco cards. Love the mini card too. I guess it’s just the novelty of it all. As Bay Rat North West said, Joey is looking like a silent movie star in this series.

DATA: 2008 Topps Heritage Chrome T205 Series (TCCP6)

ACQUIRED: Ebay

PING: Sweet card right here. Based on the Topps T205 series, this is the larger size chrome version of the T205 minis Topps was including as box toppers of 2008 Heritage blasters. I do have a few minis, but no Votto… on the look out for that one.