Why Leonard Nimoy is the coolest guy out there...

VinnyH · 11-22-2010, 04:24 PM

So, I'm playing around with Twitter and following a few celebrities for the fun of it. I see a tweet by Leonard Nimoy and start following him. I've been a big Star Trek fan since the 60s and collect the autographed cards as well.

About a week ago I was checking Twitter and saw that Mr. Nimoy was offering a signed card of his if you bought a t-shirt at his website. He's known for his photography as much as his acting. He said he had about 100 and I jumped at the offer (which didn't last long).

Today I got a cool "LLAP" t-shirt and this...

The copyright says 2010 so he must have a deal to get copies for himself. The original SkyBox ones were years ago.

Live Long and Prosper,
VinnyH

fitch123 · 11-22-2010, 04:31 PM

wow what a deal. Cool looking card too, I want one!

dd316 · 11-23-2010, 03:03 PM

Wow, how much were the shirts selling for? Nimoy's auto cards are all easily $100+!

VinnyH · 11-23-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dd316

Wow, how much were the shirts selling for? Nimoy's auto cards are all easily $100+!

I ordered a "Treeman" shirt of one of his photos but they sent me a better shirt (for me) by mistake. I got a black T with "LLAP" on the front. The shirt was $30. with shipping. I knew I was going after the card.
I collect Star Trek autos and his signed cards from the sets are near $300. This newer version will fit nicely in my binder but now I need a Kirk, Scotty, and Bones.

Best to All,
Vinny

esaslo · 11-23-2010, 05:38 PM

Back when skybox was doing the signings of that design, the pre-cut card plates were sent out to the signers -- they'd get a stack of these things, two cards per plate. Skybox also included 10 extras for the signers to keep and hand out themselves, and 6 extras for skybox for their master sets/insert promos.

They were pretty cool, though I've only managed to pick up one of these plates over the years.

dd316 · 11-24-2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnyH

I ordered a "Treeman" shirt of one of his photos but they sent me a better shirt (for me) by mistake. I got a black T with "LLAP" on the front. The shirt was $30. with shipping. I knew I was going after the card.
I collect Star Trek autos and his signed cards from the sets are near $300. This newer version will fit nicely in my binder but now I need a Kirk, Scotty, and Bones.

Best to All,
Vinny

Now THAT'S a deal!!

justinj31 · 01-02-2011, 06:56 AM

just checked his twitter. states he will have the special up again soon.

IndySportsCards · 01-02-2011, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinj31

just checked his twitter. states he will have the special up again soon.

I can't force myself to use Twitter.

Belldandy · 01-02-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinj31

just checked his twitter. states he will have the special up again soon.

could you show us a link to his site (or just pm me if you like)?
thanks!

justinj31 · 01-04-2011, 08:18 PM

View LLAP by SecretSelves on Etsy

the offer is back up via twitter
Leonard Nimoy (TheRealNimoy) on Twitter

Bum Dawg · 01-04-2011, 08:37 PM

I'm sorry but I wouldn't get one of those shirts even if they were free. Man they are butt ugly!!! Getting a Nimoy auto would be cool, but having to get a shirt like that in order to obtain one...no thanks.

Edit: Heck with it, ugly or not I want a Nimoy auto! I bought a tree man shirt! WOO HOO

evillittlejawa · 01-06-2011, 12:25 AM

Daaaaang it. Dont see em anymore

VinnyH · 01-07-2011, 03:50 PM

came today. Shown with my previous bonus card.

LLAP,
VinnyH

NonSportsCardForum · 01-08-2011, 12:46 AM

galar · 01-10-2011, 06:29 PM

Got mine today!

kyle134 · 01-19-2011, 08:43 PM

Edit: i caved in and bought a LLAP t-shirt just so i could get a Leonard Nimoy autographed card

11-22-2010, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
VinnyH Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 3,071	Why Leonard Nimoy is the coolest guy out there... So, I'm playing around with Twitter and following a few celebrities for the fun of it. I see a tweet by Leonard Nimoy and start following him. I've been a big Star Trek fan since the 60s and collect the autographed cards as well. About a week ago I was checking Twitter and saw that Mr. Nimoy was offering a signed card of his if you bought a t-shirt at his website. He's known for his photography as much as his acting. He said he had about 100 and I jumped at the offer (which didn't last long). Today I got a cool "LLAP" t-shirt and this... The copyright says 2010 so he must have a deal to get copies for himself. The original SkyBox ones were years ago. Live Long and Prosper, VinnyH __________________ I may not be the oldest member here but I paid $8. an auto and shook Joe DiMaggio's hand at the Armenian Church in NYC once. I try to not be judgmental but for you new guys, think before you start flexing your internet muscles. The large majority of members here are anxious to help you. Last edited by VinnyH; 11-22-2010 at 05:23 PM.

11-22-2010, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
fitch123 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 6,649 fitch123	wow what a deal. Cool looking card too, I want one! __________________ C is for cookie.

11-23-2010, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
dd316 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,271 dd316	Wow, how much were the shirts selling for? Nimoy's auto cards are all easily $100+! __________________ MY ARTWORK - tdastick.deviantart.com

11-23-2010, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
esaslo Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 1,523 esaslo	Back when skybox was doing the signings of that design, the pre-cut card plates were sent out to the signers -- they'd get a stack of these things, two cards per plate. Skybox also included 10 extras for the signers to keep and hand out themselves, and 6 extras for skybox for their master sets/insert promos. They were pretty cool, though I've only managed to pick up one of these plates over the years. __________________ I'll save you the PM: Yes, I collect Peanuts Fine Art.

01-04-2011, 08:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bum Dawg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 396 SBumone bumdawg	I'm sorry but I wouldn't get one of those shirts even if they were free. Man they are butt ugly!!! Getting a Nimoy auto would be cool, but having to get a shirt like that in order to obtain one...no thanks. Edit: Heck with it, ugly or not I want a Nimoy auto! I bought a tree man shirt! WOO HOO Last edited by Bum Dawg; 01-05-2011 at 12:04 AM. Reason: Changed mind

01-02-2011, 06:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
justinj31 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N.E.Philly Posts: 712 divorsefund	just checked his twitter. states he will have the special up again soon.

01-04-2011, 08:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
justinj31 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N.E.Philly Posts: 712 divorsefund	View LLAP by SecretSelves on Etsy the offer is back up via twitter Leonard Nimoy (TheRealNimoy) on Twitter

01-06-2011, 12:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
evillittlejawa Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 467 evillittlejawa	Daaaaang it. Dont see em anymore __________________ SKETCH CARDS: X-23, HALO, CORTANA. HOCKEY: PETER BUDAJ, MARC DENIS, SEMYON VARLAMOV, PATRICK ROY. OTHER: TIM TEBOW, HOPE SOLO, WNT SOCCER, USA GYMNASTS, USA OLYMPIANS, SARA UNDERWOOD BENCHWARMERS.

01-07-2011, 03:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
VinnyH Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 3,071	Now there's a variant... came today. Shown with my previous bonus card. LLAP, VinnyH __________________ I may not be the oldest member here but I paid $8. an auto and shook Joe DiMaggio's hand at the Armenian Church in NYC once. I try to not be judgmental but for you new guys, think before you start flexing your internet muscles. The large majority of members here are anxious to help you.

01-08-2011, 12:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
NonSportsCardForum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 2,427	__________________ Stuff FT/FS- https://picasaweb.google.com/103658828018382987910

01-10-2011, 06:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
galar Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 415	Got mine today!

01-19-2011, 08:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
kyle134 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 425 kingcrd3415	Edit: i caved in and bought a LLAP t-shirt just so i could get a Leonard Nimoy autographed card Last edited by kyle134; 01-20-2011 at 07:33 PM.

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