2011 Bench Warmer Bubble Gum

 

2011 Bench Warmer Bubble Gum: These are perfect for October.  Why?  Because the Collecting Cutch blog is doing his annual Save Second Base campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer (October is breast cancer awareness month).  So you really can't go wrong with any of these cards but we'll start with Paige who looks to be a basketball fan and we are in the middle of the NBA Finals.  

Another NBA fan while Jessica just looks all sporty.  The designs here are pretty simple but it's hard to screw up lucky ladies like these.  Really I do like the clean look that shows off the ladies.  

The backs are easy to look at as well...on both accounts.  There are stats, a face close up and another full size photo.  Again this is a pretty clean look and I'm on board with it. 

You'll see Bench Warmer cards incorrectly spelled as Benchwarmer at times.  A look at the Bench Warmer site will set you straight.  Also this particular set sometimes isn't listed as Bubble Gum but again the site has information available.  And the packs of these do contain wrapped pieces of gum hence the name.  These are always fun and I'm never bummed out opening Bench Warmer packs.  This one isn't my last for the month.  Because I'm supporting Collecting Cutch of course...

BREAKDOWN:

6 – Total Cards

2 – Wrapped Pieces of Gum

2013 Bench Warmer Bubble Gum

This pack of 2013 Bench Warmer Bubble Gum cards are another of the non-sport packs I purchased from eBay seller Bob Rewak.  Bench Warmer cards are of course known for highlighting lovely ladies and this set doesn't disappoint.  I purchased this some time ago and unwittingly pulled a future hall of famer in Torrie Wilson (below center) who is a member of the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame class.  Congratulation Torrie!

Each card front has a young lady with a sporty aspect that was anything from boxing gloves to a bowling ball.  I like the dual photos on front with a full color offering and a black and white head shot in the background.  I pulled one rookie in my pack.

The cards are a bit "bright" to me but overall I really have nothing to complain about.  No idea what I'll do with these cards but I still find it fun busting these packs.  Probably for the obvious reasons.  There are autos and relics to be found in these packs.  Boxes run for around $30 while sets can be found for under $20. You'll probably know a few names on the checklist to include Carmen Electra but I didn't know the vast majority of the gals.

The backs of the cards appropriately showcase the backs of the lovely ladies.  I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of information on the backs but had to smile when I notice they omitted the year from the birthday. For some reason the fact Torrie Wilson was in wrestling was omitted from her write-up.  Maybe a trademark thing or something.

No good reason for showing the back of this card other than I just really liked the back of this card.  I'm bad I know.

BREAKDOWN:

6 – Total Cards

1 - Rookie