OMGredsOMGreds http://omgreds.com Redleg Lifestyle Sat, 18 May 2013 22:21:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 It’s Gonna Get Nasty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/omgreds/~3/pTB_YvEWUGM/ http://omgreds.com/2013/05/18/its-gonna-get-nasty/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 22:21:55 +0000 Dan http://omgreds.com/?p=6837 Many serious Reds collectors will tell you the same thing: “I need Randy Myers”. Well, maybe not need him personally, but need his signature on something – a ball, bat, photo, etc. – to complete a part of their collection. Myers has always been an elusive autograph for many, many fans.

Myers’ interestingly fickle signing habits makes his upcoming appearance with his Nasty Boys teammates, Norm Charlton and Rob Dibble, at Sports Gallery an extremely exclusive engagement. The signing, being put on by Sports Gallery (our events calendar sponsor) and CEI Sports, will take place on Wednesday, June 12th from 6-8pm at their location in West Chester.

We’re wondering – Have all three Nasty Boys ever made an appearance together like this before? If it has happened before, it must have been a very long time ago as we’re unaware of any events like this taking place the past few years. Wow.

So, this may be the shot you’ve been looking for to complete that autograph project, but it won’t come cheap, or automatically. The signing will set you back $200 for autographs from all three (reasonable, considering Myers’ rare availability) and tickets are limited to 150 and just one per household. You may get the item of your choice signed. Sports Gallery has instituted a lottery system to handle the demand. According to Sports Gallery, you can submit two entries to better your chances. Here are a few more details from the registration page:

Sports Gallery is excited to announce we have 150 exclusive autograph tickets, at $200 each, for this premiere, once in a lifetime “Nasty Boys” event.

Each lottery winner will be notified directly by phone or email immediately upon selection — Good Luck!

Per athletes and management request, all other information will be announced to the lucky lottery winners as it becomes available.

It appears that lottery winners will have the choice to either have their items signed in-person or by drop-off or mail-in.

Make sure you’re in the mix by registering here. Good luck!

The Nasty Boys will be at Sports Gallery on June 12, 2013

The Nasty Boys will be at Sports Gallery on June 12, 2013

]]> http://omgreds.com/2013/05/18/its-gonna-get-nasty/feed/ 0 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/18/its-gonna-get-nasty/ T-Shirt Watch: Cincinnati Baseball http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/omgreds/~3/_2OvwwIB2xQ/ http://omgreds.com/2013/05/15/cincinnati-baseball/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 00:06:09 +0000 Dan http://omgreds.com/?p=6826 Our comrades at Blue Seat Media have a great shirt design up on Tee Spring. Picking up design cues from their Cincy Lineup app, this tee should be a strong contender to become a regular in your summer shirt rotation. The shirt will be printed once they reach 75 shirts sold, so make sure you show your support. Proceeds help fun Blue Seat Media’s mission to create killer baseball apps for all of us die-hard fans.

Shop now

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]]> http://omgreds.com/2013/05/14/t-shirt-watch-eric-davis/feed/ 0 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/14/t-shirt-watch-eric-davis/ Giveaway: 100 Things Reds Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/omgreds/~3/S1g5S43RFRw/ http://omgreds.com/2013/05/14/giveaway-100-things-reds-fans-should-know-before-they-die/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:17:25 +0000 Dan http://omgreds.com/?p=6815 We’re proud to be giving away three copies of Joel Luckhaupt’s latest book, 100 Things Reds Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. It’s a great read, even for those Reds fans that are well-versed in team history. Odds are, you’ll find stories and factoids in Luckhaupt’s book that you hadn’t come across before and a few new things to do to celebrate your own fandom. We highly recommend you add a copy to your Reds library.

But before you go out and buy one (Available at many fine retailers, including the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum), make sure you enter our giveaway! Here are details:

OMGreds will be giving away 3 copies of 100 Things Reds Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Each winner will receive:

  • A copy of Joel Luckhaupt’s 100 Things Reds Fans Should Know Before They Die signed by the author
  • A randomly selected OMGreds button
  • A randomly selected Reds autographed baseball card from 1987

Enter now by leaving a comment below. Let us know your favorite Reds player from the ’80s while you’re at it. The giveaway will end on Friday, May 17 at 5:00pm EST. OMGreds will randomly select three winners and notify soon after. Good luck!

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Congratulations to our winners! Their favorite Red from the ’80s also listed…

Matt (Eric Davis)
Jimmy N (Norm Charlton)
Cari (Johnny Bench)

Thank you to everyone who entered! We’ll have more giveaways this summer. Check back soon!

]]> http://omgreds.com/2013/05/14/giveaway-100-things-reds-fans-should-know-before-they-die/feed/ 53 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/14/giveaway-100-things-reds-fans-should-know-before-they-die/ Aroldis Chapman 2011 Topps Lineage Rookies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/omgreds/~3/F-aL97yd1i4/ http://omgreds.com/2013/05/11/aroldis-chapman-2011-topps-lineage-rookies/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 16:16:36 +0000 Dan http://omgreds.com/?p=6799 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/11/aroldis-chapman-2011-topps-lineage-rookies/feed/ 0 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/11/aroldis-chapman-2011-topps-lineage-rookies/ Joey Votto http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/omgreds/~3/duRcJ5ZJdHI/ http://omgreds.com/2013/05/10/joey-votto/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 20:17:00 +0000 Dan http://omgreds.com/?p=6797 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/10/joey-votto/feed/ 0 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/10/joey-votto/ Free corndogs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/omgreds/~3/CgSW3DPs2qs/ http://omgreds.com/2013/05/07/free-corndogs/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 10:34:18 +0000 Dave http://omgreds.com/?p=6783 Does anyone else think of this scene from “Semi-Pro” every time GABP erupts with the Reds’ 11th strikeout of the game? (Warning: Two very brief instances of NSFW language in the clip)

“We don’t even GOT corndogs!”

Just a reminder from LaRosa’s website: Your ticket from the 11+-strikeout game is only good at a participating LaRosa’s from the day after the qualifying strikeout game for 7 days after the game. (So it’s not like you can hang onto it until June or July and then redeem it.)

So here are the tickets (if you keep all of your ticket stubs like we do but don’t sort them into pizza and non-pizza piles) that are still good for a small 4-topping pie:

5/6 vs. Braves

]]> http://omgreds.com/2013/05/07/free-corndogs/feed/ 0 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/07/free-corndogs/ Get Votto on Vinyl http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/omgreds/~3/dtyOpSP4H2A/ http://omgreds.com/2013/05/06/get-votto-on-vinyl/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 22:32:37 +0000 Dan http://omgreds.com/?p=6766 Well, more like, in vinyl.

Topps is releasing a set of 3-inch vinyl figures ala Kidrobot called “Big League Minis” featuring 28 players from around the league. The blind-boxes are $6.99 and aparently available at Dick’s Sporting Goods right now, though the release date is set for June 12.

Personally, I’ve been waiting for years for a mash-up of Kidrobot and MLB and this is the closest we may get. If you’re tired of bobbleheads (I’m sure someone out there is, right?) this might be the tchotchke for you.

I haven’t seen one in person, but the images release so far, and in-hand photos over at Big League Stew show a rather cartoonish design. They’re likely aimed at the youth market, radically different than the very adult leaning Kidrobot phenomenon.

At nearly $7 a pop, we’re guessing it’s a bit much for kids and their parents to buy more then a few. The kid-targeted design may be a turnoff to many adult collectors that would otherwise jump all over these. We’ll see how it shakes out, eh?

No worries Reds fans, Joey Votto makes an appearance in the set. Hopfully he’ll make an appearance next to the Barry Larkin Starting Lineup figure on your desk at work.

Joey Votto and David Wright Topps Big League Minis

Joey Votto and David Wright. (photo: Big League Stew)

They’re a nice step up from the Reds mascot vinyl figure pictured below. Mr. Redlegs and Rosie were purchased at the Reds team store, Mr. Red and Gapper where a kids-only stadium giveaway during the 2012 season. OMGjr likes them, so they’re good to go in our house.

Reds mascot vinyl figures. Mr Redlegs, Rosie, Gapper Mr Red

Reds mascot vinyl figures.

If you want to see an adult rip a pack, Beckett’s Chris Olds has you covered…

A checklist for Big League Minis can be found at The Cardboard Connection.

h/t: Our friends at Urban Vinyl Daily.

]]> http://omgreds.com/2013/05/06/get-votto-on-vinyl/feed/ 1 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/06/get-votto-on-vinyl/ Norm Charlton http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/omgreds/~3/XKfSyXjUpyc/ http://omgreds.com/2013/05/02/norm-charlton/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 15:12:02 +0000 Dan http://omgreds.com/?p=6761 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/02/norm-charlton/feed/ 0 http://omgreds.com/2013/05/02/norm-charlton/ Keep it Nasty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/omgreds/~3/W-AP5UOC3dQ/ http://omgreds.com/2013/05/02/keep-it-nasty/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 15:06:21 +0000 Dan http://omgreds.com/?p=6758 On the heals of this sweetness, our skillets at HOMAGE dropped their latest Nasty Boys t-shirt this morning. Make sure to grab yours soon. Also available in youth sizes for your Jr.

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