My First Crack at Making a Retro Card – 1979 Topps Football / 1976 Topps Hockey

Posted: June 19, 2009 by chemgod in custom TTMs
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I have always loved the ideas of retro cards.  I never could figure out how to do it . . . until now.  I present my first retro card, I still have a long way to go to figure out this stuff, but I don’t think it came out too bad.

Jordan Palmer 1979 Retro

tavares retro

Let me know what you think.  Thanks.

Comments
  1. MattR says:

    I like it. All you need to do is put in a gum stain. :)

  2. Matt says:

    Nice job. It would be cool to texture the photo, so it has that slightly-dimpled effect that you can see on the borders.

  3. dayf says:

    These look pretty good! You chose good designs too. I like how Tavares’ photo fits with the curve of the border.

  4. Brian says:

    not too shabby! As a collector of that particular hockey set, I must say your photo is waaay too sharp and in focus.
    Grain it up!

  5. dave h says:

    I love the Tavares. Great job!

  6. Shaun says:

    Forget working in the lab, you should work for Topps or UD!

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  8. Brendan says:

    how can i get tat tavers card?

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  11. Justin kennedy says:

    WOW! Love the retro 76-77 Tavares! Trottier would’ve had a run for his money at centre!LOL I’d also love to have this card!

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