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groofray.bsky.social
@groofray.bsky.social
Vintage Japanese menko collector, baseball, and non-sports. Ask me about the menko Discord servers!
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Finally made it over! Hello #cardsky If you're a card collector (sport & non sport) & enjoy Japanese menkos, or want to learn more about them, let's connect!
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Chicago Pope [FULL] 05/10/25
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June 8, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Weekly B/S/T thread. Include prices on your FS cards/sets etc. All sports, oddballs, whatever you want.

Nobody wants your eBay link. Lets make some cards moving!
January 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We all thought Sharknado was an original idea. This 1950s Japanese menko card would like a word 🤣 #CardSky #MenkoSky #ThunderLevin
January 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Rawhide was Clint Eastwood's big early break in the late 50s and early 60s. Rowdy Yates spring boarded into the Man With No Name. This menko is circa 1960, and also promotes an air pistol. Love the back too. #CardSky #MenkoSky
January 9, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Merry Christmas! #CardSky #MenkoSky
December 25, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Here's a trio of vintage menkos of HOFer Fumio Fujimura, who played 22 seasons for the Osaka Tigers. He began as a stellar pitcher before becoming a HOF hitter. Held the single-season hits record (191) for 44 years until Ichiro broke it.

Menko backs are just as cool as the fronts. #CardSky
December 20, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Movie & TV monsters are a common subject depicted on vintage Japanese menkos. One of my favorites is King Kong, shown here on a variety of cards. Top two are prewar die-cuts from the 1930s. Bottom two are postwar, late 40s/early 50s. #CardSky #nonsports #menkos
December 17, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Baseball & Sumo dominate the vintage Japanese menko sports subjects, but others are represented, including boxing. Here are some examples from the late 40s/early 50s. #CardSky
December 16, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Utility infielder Billy Spiers
Quote this tweet and name any MLB player. I'll come up with a unique statistic that lists only that guy and nobody else.
December 13, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Hey #cardsky this is the absolute BEST thread! Give it a follow
VINTAGE BASEBALL SALES THREAD

- Keep it strictly 1880-1980

- NO Links to eBay or any other sites

- Please list a price with every card

- Anyone & everyone is welcome to post & buy cards

- Lets get some cards moving & build a stronger vintage community

Reposts appreciated ⚾️
December 12, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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VINTAGE BASEBALL SALES THREAD

- Keep it strictly 1880-1980

- NO Links to eBay or any other sites

- Please list a price with every card

- Anyone & everyone is welcome to post & buy cards

- Lets get some cards moving & build a stronger vintage community

Reposts appreciated ⚾️
December 12, 2024 at 12:01 AM
There are a few menko sets of Batman & Robin that were printed & released in Japan during the 1960s. So far, I've found 9 in this set with the circular military backs. Love the artwork on these. #cardsky
December 9, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Finally made it over! Hello #cardsky If you're a card collector (sport & non sport) & enjoy Japanese menkos, or want to learn more about them, let's connect!
November 29, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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Various incomplete menko sets for sale

JCM 62 - SOLD
November 19, 2024 at 10:51 AM