Q+A With Idonta Collect Hockey-Cards

Here is Why You Should Collect Upper Deck Hockey Cards.

Last week we sat down with Russian card collector, Idonta Collect Hockey-Cards for an exclusive interview.

US: Idonta, first off, thank you for sitting down with us today.
Idonta: No problem. I like to talk.
US: So it's been said you are a die hard card collector. What do you collect?
Idonta: Football cards
US: Any specifics?
Idonta:  All?
US: Any specific company?
Idonta: Upper Deck. They are the only ones who make me feel part of game. Real action photography, limited cards and tons of value. I didn't care whether it's NFL or NCAA I bought.
US: So it must be rough now that Upper Deck doesn't make the NFL or NCAA cards.
Idonta: That is an understatment.
US: So what have you been collecting since?
Idonta: I have been buying sandwich cards
US: Excuse us?
Idonta:You know. Sandwich cards. The Panini
US: Oh. How are those?
Idonta: Just like the sandwich, they leave bad taste in my mouth
US: Sorry to hear that. 
Idonta: I sorry to say that. Bad world card collecting turning to.
US: Agree.
Idonta:  I also tried to spin the Topp once. They cards so thin I think they use recycled TP. Design similar to some on TP I wipe with.
US: HAHAHAHAHAHA
Idonta:I been sad since no Upper Deck at all. I try buy older Upper Deck cards but it not the same since I own most. I want new stuff. I wished they hadn't left the market.
US: Well you realize that's why we are here. To help Upper Deck re-gain what should be theirs.
Idonta:  Yes.
US: And what do you mean by them not being on the market anymore? You do realize they still make cards don't you?
Idonta:They do?
US: Yes. They do some golf...
Idonta:(laughs). Clubs and balls? I like hard hitting between people. Not between a club and ball.
US: And Hockey cards.
Idonta: They make hockey?
US: You didn't know?
Idonta: No. Hockey is my second favorite sport. Not sure about collecting hockey cards however.
US: Have you ever seen their hockey cards? If you like their football cards, we assure you, you will LOVE their hockey cards.
Idonta: No. Never seen them.

We wanted to make sure that Idonta got a good look and showed him these images which he was very excited about:

 

 

Idonta: Holy mother of cows! I would take these an my main encore over sandwich any day.
US: We told you. Upper Deck may not be putting out any football cards anymore, but they are still sticking to their roots and making us, COLLECT THE BEST. 
Idonta:I might have to try some hockey cards.
US: Bet you are glad to have sat down with us today now aren't you?
Idonta:Yes. Very much so. Now I want hockey cards.
US: Don't let us hold you back. Get out there and buy! Make sure to tell others as well.
Idonta: I vill!

Oddly enough after our interview last week, Idonta changed his name to Igonna. Not saying we had anything to do with that, but........

Random Card:1995 Collectors Choice Update Silver Terrell Davis

Random Card:1992 Upper Deck Bloodlines Ken Griffey Jr

Rodney's Cardboard:2026 Tecmo Bowl Bo Jackson Battle Arena Hot Rod

Out of all of the Rodney Hampton chases I have done, this may be the most insane one yet and the most confusing one.

I recently discovered that in the new Bo Jackson Battle Arena card set that Rodney Hampton was included as one of the "characters" in the game as someone named Hot Rod.

At first glance, you see the Rodney part. The #27 showing, the red, white and Giants blue. The undeniable name of Hot Rod with Rod standing for Rodney. These are a little odd, but a little fun as well and as a Super Collector, well these need to be chased.

What I didn't know was that there are over 100 of these. Upon first research I did, there was only 4. Then I dug deeper into the checklist on Bo's website and realized there is an insane amount of parallels to the four sections.

So far, I have the one I posted above which i haven't quite figured out which card it is yet. Once I get these figured out more, maybe I will chase more. I need to do more research and also see if the numbers match up right. This will be a long drawn out process.

Here is the checklist on the website,
Tecmo Bowl Checklist - Bo Jackson Battle Arena

Here are the overall look at the chase,
Notation50
Hot Rod
First Edition Base Set Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
110
Hot Rod
First Edition Base Set Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
170
Hot Rod
First Edition Base Set Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
230
Hot Rod
First Edition Base Set Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
BF50
Hot Rod
First Edition Battlefoil Hex 145 Rodney Hampton
BF110
Hot Rod
First Edition Battlefoil Glow 100 Rodney Hampton
BF170
Hot Rod
First Edition Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
BF230
Hot Rod
First Edition Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
BF290
Hot Rod
First Edition Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
BF350
Hot Rod
First Edition Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
SF122
Hot Rod
First Edition Superfoil Super 145 Rodney Hampton
BG56
Hot Rod
First Edition Battlefoil Gum SP 145 Rodney Hampton
P123
Hot Rod
First Edition Pink Battlefoil Hex Secret 1/1 145 Rodney Hampton
G123
Hot Rod
First Edition Green Battlefoil Glow SP 100 Rodney Hampton
O123
Hot Rod
First Edition Orange Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
B123
Hot Rod
First Edition Blue Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
S123
Hot Rod
First Edition Silver Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
R123
Hot Rod
First Edition Red Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
RD123
Hot Rod
First Edition 80's 8-bit Rad Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
RD256
Hot Rod
First Edition 80's 8-bit Rad Battlefoil Glow SSP 100 Rodney Hampton
RD389
Hot Rod
First Edition 80's 8-bit Rad Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
RD522
Hot Rod
First Edition 80's 8-bit Rad Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
RD655
Hot Rod
First Edition 80's 8-bit Rad Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
RD788
Hot Rod
First Edition 80's 8-bit Rad Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
ST123
Hot Rod
First Edition Sore Thumb Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
ST256
Hot Rod
First Edition Sore Thumb Battlefoil Glow SSP 100 Rodney Hampton
ST389
Hot Rod
First Edition Sore Thumb Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
ST522
Hot Rod
First Edition Sore Thumb Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
ST655
Hot Rod
First Edition Sore Thumb Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
ST788
Hot Rod
First Edition Sore Thumb Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
GC123
Hot Rod
First Edition Gold Coin Flip Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
GC256
Hot Rod
First Edition Gold Coin Flip Battlefoil Glow SSP 100 Rodney Hampton
GC389
Hot Rod
First Edition Gold Coin Flip Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
GC522
Hot Rod
First Edition Gold Coin Flip Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
GC655
Hot Rod
First Edition Gold Coin Flip Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
GC788
Hot Rod
First Edition Gold Coin Flip Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
BO123
Hot Rod
First Edition Blow On It Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
BO256
Hot Rod
First Edition Blow On It Battlefoil Glow SSP 100 Rodney Hampton
BO389
Hot Rod
First Edition Blow On It Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
BO522
Hot Rod
First Edition Blow On It Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
BO655
Hot Rod
First Edition Blow On It Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
BO788
Hot Rod
First Edition Blow On It Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
S123
Hot Rod
First Edition Skyline Battlefoil Glow 100 Rodney Hampton
S256
Hot Rod
First Edition Skyline Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
S389
Hot Rod
First Edition Skyline Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
N123
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo News Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
N256
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo News Battlefoil Glow SSP 100 Rodney Hampton
N389
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo News Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
N522
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo News Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
N655
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo News Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
N788
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo News Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
HI56
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmet Icon Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
HI122
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmet Icon Battlefoil Glow SP 100 Rodney Hampton
HI188
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmet Icon Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
HI254
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmet Icon Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
HI320
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmet Icon Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
HI386
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmet Icon Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
SC123
Hot Rod
First Edition Silver Coin Flip Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
SC256
Hot Rod
First Edition Silver Coin Flip Battlefoil Glow SP 100 Rodney Hampton
SC389
Hot Rod
First Edition Silver Coin Flip Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
SC522
Hot Rod
First Edition Silver Coin Flip Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
SC655
Hot Rod
First Edition Silver Coin Flip Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
SC788
Hot Rod
First Edition Silver Coin Flip Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
ABF-123
Hot Rod
First Edition Alpha Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
ABF-256
Hot Rod
First Edition Alpha Battlefoil Glow SSP 100 Rodney Hampton
ABF-389
Hot Rod
First Edition Alpha Battlefoil Fire SSP 95 Rodney Hampton
ABF-522
Hot Rod
First Edition Alpha Battlefoil Ice SSP 95 Rodney Hampton
ABF-655
Hot Rod
First Edition Alpha Battlefoil Steel SP 90 Rodney Hampton
ABF-788
Hot Rod
First Edition Alpha Battlefoil Brawl SP 80 Rodney Hampton
L123
Hot Rod
First Edition Logofoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
L256
Hot Rod
First Edition Logofoil Glow SP 100 Rodney Hampton
L389
Hot Rod
First Edition Logofoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
L522
Hot Rod
First Edition Logofoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
L655
Hot Rod
First Edition Logofoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
L788
Hot Rod
First Edition Logofoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
TL123
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo Bowl Logofoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
TL256
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo Bowl Logofoil Glow SP 100 Rodney Hampton
TL389
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo Bowl Logofoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
TL522
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo Bowl Logofoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
TL655
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo Bowl Logofoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
TL788
Hot Rod
First Edition Tecmo Bowl Logofoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
SB123
Hot Rod
First Edition Scoreboard Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
SB256
Hot Rod
First Edition Scoreboard Battlefoil Glow SP 100 Rodney Hampton
SB389
Hot Rod
First Edition Scoreboard Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
SB522
Hot Rod
First Edition Scoreboard Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
SB655
Hot Rod
First Edition Scoreboard Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
SB788
Hot Rod
First Edition Scoreboard Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
H123
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmets Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
H256
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmets Battlefoil Glow SP 100 Rodney Hampton
H389
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmets Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
H522
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmets Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
H655
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmets Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
H788
Hot Rod
First Edition Helmets Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton
EZ123
Hot Rod
First Edition Endzone Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
EZ256
Hot Rod
First Edition Endzone Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
BP123
Hot Rod
First Edition Big Pixel Battlefoil Hex SSP 145 Rodney Hampton
BP256
Hot Rod
First Edition Big Pixel Battlefoil Glow SP 100 Rodney Hampton
BP389
Hot Rod
First Edition Big Pixel Battlefoil Fire 95 Rodney Hampton
BP522
Hot Rod
First Edition Big Pixel Battlefoil Ice 95 Rodney Hampton
BP655
Hot Rod
First Edition Big Pixel Battlefoil Steel 90 Rodney Hampton
BP788
Hot Rod
First Edition Big Pixel Battlefoil Brawl 80 Rodney Hampton

I have added these to my overall Hampton checklist. These just make my chase of all total Rodney Hamptons even more challenging. But, I guess that's what makes being a super collector fun. Now I just need to fight off the rest of the Rodney chasers as well.

Have you ever checked out these cards, played the game or tried to chase your favorite player? Let me know in comments!

Rodney's Cardboard:2025 Prizm Black Profile Signatures

Before I went on vacation, I decided to type up the last two drafts I had on this blog which both were Rodney's Cardboard posts and both are also Prizm Black autograph cards.

Next week is a much cooler one.

This week is a basic designed autograph card. A typical design for Prizm. But, I like it. It focuses on Rodney and Rodney alone.

I was excited to originally find out that Rodney was in Prizm since it was his very first appearance in the product.

Let me know your thoughts on the design for this one.

Have a great Sunday!

Rodney's Cardboard: List Of 2025 Needs

Welcome back to another Rodney's Cardboard!

Today, things are a bit different. I cannot currently access my spreadsheets as Google says my storage is full.

So, until I can find a way in, I had to make a list of my latest Rodney Hampton needs I will need to add to the spreadsheet once I am let in.

And the needs are,

2025 Panini SILHOUETTE
Rodney Hampton 29 NFL Relic Autographs Holo Platinum 1
Rodney Hampton 29 NFL Relic Autographs FOTL Black 5
Rodney Hampton 29 NFL Relic Autographs FOTL Red 7
Rodney Hampton 29 NFL Relic Autographs Holo Gold 10
Rodney Hampton 29 NFL Relic Autographs Holo Silver 75
Rodney Hampton 29 NFL Relic Autographs Bronze 99
Rodney Hampton 29 NFL Relic Autographs 199



2025 Topps Signature

Rodney Hampton Base

Rodney Hampton Purple /100
Rodney Hampton Orange /50
Rodney Hampton Red /25
Rodney Hampton Black /10
Rodney Hampton Blue /5
Rodney Hampton Superfractor 1/1



2025 Panini FLAWLESS
Rodney Hampton 70 Patch Autos Platinum 1
Rodney Hampton 55 Shield Signatures 1
Rodney Hampton 55 Symbolic Signatures 2
Rodney Hampton 55 Laundry Tag Signatures 3
Rodney Hampton 70 Patch Autos Bronze 4
Rodney Hampton 70 Patch Autos Emerald 5
Rodney Hampton 70 Patch Autos Sapphire 10
Rodney Hampton 70 Patch Autos Ruby 15
Rodney Hampton 70 Patch Autos Silver 20
Rodney Hampton 70 Patch Autos 25



2025 Panini Prizm BLACK
Rodney Hampton 33 Prolific Signatures Black 1
Rodney Hampton 33 Prolific Signatures Gold 10
Rodney Hampton 33 Prolific Signatures Mojo 25
Rodney Hampton 33 Prolific Signatures

If any of you see any of these out in the world, I would welcome a trade for any of them! Unless you are feeling generous with them of course. Donations to Matt's Super Collection of Rodney is always welcoming new pieces.

Thanks for coming by today to check out the latest Rodney's Cardboard. Also, if you haven't noticed, I have been publishing old Rodney's Cardbards on here as well to re-establish my chase on the blog. I think those posts will be beneficial to have set free again. So every day until I get them all published, expect four to be published.

Thanks and thanks for your patience as I clean up this blog.

A Mixture Of Mail Days

The mail days I get don't come as many as they used to.

I only get a few handfuls here and there.

I used to blame my lack of funds, but, I think now I am more to blame the way of the hobby society has turned.

Trading has always been the centerpiece on how I add cards to my collection. With the lack of traders and a big chunk of the hobby being focused on money and the next big thing, this has really put a dampen on my trading. Twitter which was my hotspot for trading has gone colder than ice. There is either people who don't trade, people who are asking for too much or people looking for newer stuff within the last two years I don't have since I can't afford to rip wax. All of this together has made trading for me impossible. 

Trading with bloggers has cooled way down as well. Most don't have football or non-sports and others trade directly on TCDB which I have had zero success in doing. It doesn't like my approach of wanting to send pictures instead of having to upload an entire trade account which would take me weeks to months of time I don't have. When I have mentioned my approach to the TCDB members when I have tried to trade on there, I have been greeted by rude members which has driven me from the sight because of that. I still use the site for my collections, just not for anything else.

Trading on Facebook is a no. Full of scammers. Trading on Blusky I haven't really established myself there and it feels way too political.

Trading in person isn't an option. Nobody collects here. My father is only looking for stuff to flip now so he isn't even an outlet anymore.

With all of this being said, when I do find a trade mate and get a mail day, I truly treasure it.

Here are a couple recent mail days I have gotten,

First up a trade with fellow blogger Dions IP Auto Only blog. Our trade had a nice mix of sport and non sport.

My second mail day is from a Twitter stack seller. I won $10 worth of funds to use at his sale and I used them wisely.

 

I needed a nice Shough for next year, because you just never know.

My first Carter relic and a team color match.

And I wasn't going to let this Knicks card slip by.

The final mail day was a RAK from a fellow Twitter member I have known awhile. I don't remember his @ sadly for this post.

(Nabers 1/1)

Likely rookie auto!

and a Dart Chrome rookie!

Well, that does it. It's all I have for now to show off until the mail day drought ends.

Hope everyone has a fantastic Friday and let me know in comments where you like to trade.

Singing To Crocodile Cards

(to the tune of Crocodile Rock by Elton John) 

I remember when my mailbox was empty.

I knew it wasn't too much fun.

Holding bills and paying some.

Had some old cards sitting around like a bum.

But the biggest surprise I ever got...was some cards from a guy named Croc.

While the other bloggers are blogging around the clock, I was enjoying my mail day from a guy named Croc.

Tiki Barber used to play and show off his skills.

Amani Toomer would have been better is his quarterbacks had been as well.

Tiki Barber made cuts on time.

Kerry Collins picked apart defenses at will.

I never knew if Shockey would make the catch on time.

But, Plaxico always will.

I'm gonna say BIG THANKS to the Croc go check out his blog as well!

Okay, I ran out of lyrics. Thanks again Croc and hope everyone has Magnificent Monday!

Rodney's Cardboard:2025 Panini Silhouette Autograph Relic Holofoil /75

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there!

It's time for the first NEW Rodney's Cardboard in a long time.

I haven't picked up a lot of new Rodneys from all of the new products, but I have picked up some. The prices for Rodney Hampton have been crazier than what I want to give up for it so this Super Collector of him has backed off from doing so.....sadly.

But I got today's for a good price so I landed it.

This was from one of Panini's new products, Silhouette. I am a little disappointed with the design as I felt if they dug back into the old silhouette design and brought it back that would have worked better.

This one is just meh. Not bad, not great.

 

The card back is just the usual lame Panini design for these. I miss the days where card backs mattered as much as the fronts.

Let me know your thoughts on the design of this card and what your plans are for Father's Day whether that be as a dad or for your dad.

Have a great Sunday!

The Hobby Is Supposed To Be Fun Right?

I have to be honest; I have done nothing but trash Fanatics since they took over Topps and then took over all of the licenses. On top of that, they also created what I consider a hobby into a money pit. It's all about the hits, it's all about the flipping, it's all about the money.

"the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil," as the saying goes from the Bible. I feel like there has been a dark cloud over the hobby since they took over and sadly their reign of terror doesn't end any time soon. If anything, they will only get stronger.

Despite this, there has been one tiny mini happy spot for me with Fanatics/Topps and it has nothing to do with their sports cards. They have however made some decent non-sport cards with strong autograph checklists. 

One of their latest releases, 2026 Topps Chrome Disney included a celebration of one of my favorite cartoons of all-time, Darkwing Duck.

I have been counting down for weeks and once I saw that he was on the checklist for this product, I knew I had to have as much as I could. Fast forward to release day yesterday, and I finished the entire 35th Anniversary insert set in a day by using eBay gift cards and searching for cheap deals. I will share those once they arrive.

Here was the checklist,

Darkwing Duck 35th Anniversary Checklist
10 cards.

Parallels:
Orange Refractor /25
Black Refractor /10
Red Refractor /5
SuperFractor 1/1

DD-1 Darkwing Duck
DD-2 Drake Mallard
DD-3 Gosalyn Mallard
DD-4 Gizmoduck
DD-5 Launchpad McQuack
DD-6 Splatter Phoenix
DD-7 Dr. Reginald Bushroot
DD-8 Megavolt
DD-9 Quackerjack
DD-10 Negaduck

Some of these characters I would have switched out, I think my favorite Darkwing character needed to be on here in Liquidator since he was one of the original villains but that's a rant for another day.

And there is also a base card,
135 Darkwing Duck - Darkwing Duck

With many parallels,
Refractor
Prism Refractor
RayWave 
X-Fractor
Magenta Refractor /399
Pink Refractor /250
Pink Mini Diamond /250 
Yellow and Green Ray Wave /225 
Aqua Refractor /199 
Aqua Mini Diamond /199 
Aqua Wave /199 
Purple and Light Green Shimmer Refractor /175 
Blue Refractor /150 
Blue Mini Diamond /150 
Blue Wave /150 
Dark Blue and Light Blue Lava /125
101 Dalmatians Black and White Shimmer /101
Green Refractor /99 
Green Mini Diamond /99
Green Wave /99 
Purple Refractor /75 
Gold Refractor /50
Gold Wave /50
Pearl Refractor /30 
Mickey Mouse Red and Black Refractor /28 
Orange Refractor /25 
When You Wish Upon A Star Refractor /15
Black Refractor /10
Red Refractor /5 
Red Wave /5
Superfractor 1/1

There is definitely a lot to chase here, but I will only tackle the ones that I can afford with future eBay gift cards since trading really isn't a thing for me right now being down an arm. I will come back and cross off the ones I grab and hopefully some of you will pin this and think of me if you see Darkwing Duck.

I am sure some collectors would shake their heads knowing I am not chasing the big hits from this product or buying some to open and try to flip. But that's not what the hobby is to me. It's nostalgic and it's supposed to be fun. I think many have forgotten about that aspect now.

Give me Darkwing Duck over some lame ole prospect autograph any day. It's what makes me happy.

Because the hobby can be fun once you make it what you want it to be, so I make mine about stuff I enjoy and I enjoy Darkwing Duck.

In comments let me know if you think the hobby is supposed to be fun or is it only about flipping and making money?