Redwingsfan11
Registered Trader,
Killing it as always on the Rusty! Its just cool to see such low numbered cards surfacing to this day.
The Rusty Klesla Collection
- Thread starter Modojr
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Modojr
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Thank you. Given the info in the thread about arena exclusives I’m surprised I was able to pick one up.
creasecollector
Verified Trader ,
That HG Gold is huge /5.
Modojr
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A non card update this time. I don't really collect Klesla outside of cards, however, had never seen and didn't know Rusty had a Starting Line Up figure. Debated on it for a week or so but decided it would be cool to own.
Modojr
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Interlude
Went through and counted up everything Rusty I own and it breaks down like this:
Base/Parallel/Inserts
320 unique cards - this includes pack release, foreign, team issue, and arena issue
85 unique cards #d to /100 or less
35 unique show stamp cards
-53 total show cards
193 duplicates
5 graded RCs
1 printing plate
GU/Auto/Patch
100 unique GU/auto/patch cards
27 unique GU/auto/patch #d to /100 or less
228 total GU/auto/patch cards
456 unique Rusty Klesla cards in collection & 795 total cards in hand
Went through and counted up everything Rusty I own and it breaks down like this:
Base/Parallel/Inserts
320 unique cards - this includes pack release, foreign, team issue, and arena issue
85 unique cards #d to /100 or less
35 unique show stamp cards
-53 total show cards
193 duplicates
5 graded RCs
1 printing plate
GU/Auto/Patch
100 unique GU/auto/patch cards
27 unique GU/auto/patch #d to /100 or less
228 total GU/auto/patch cards
456 unique Rusty Klesla cards in collection & 795 total cards in hand
Modojr
New Member, Must Send First ,
Not too much to close out 2025 with my Rusty collection, however, I was able to pick up a few things. Missed out on a Tall Boys gold /99 that bums me out but I did add another Crown Royale dual patch. Grabbed a bunch more show stamps too. I was able to snag two more autos that I did need for my collection.
00-01 SP Authentic and 00-01 Black Diamond BGS 9
01-02 BAP emerald /10, my second copy
00-01 Topps Heritage /1955, nine total copies & one on the way
08-09 Upper Deck S1 Signature Sensations auto
07-08 Upper Deck S2 auto
02-03 Pacific Crown Royale dual patch /403
The two graded cards were in a lot with one of the Heritage RCs thats really the only reason I have them. Still, as my old friend Eric would say, "A Fine Nine". Two copies of the dual patch on ebay but the sellers have them priced rather high. Thank you for looking.
00-01 SP Authentic and 00-01 Black Diamond BGS 9
01-02 BAP emerald /10, my second copy
00-01 Topps Heritage /1955, nine total copies & one on the way
08-09 Upper Deck S1 Signature Sensations auto
07-08 Upper Deck S2 auto
02-03 Pacific Crown Royale dual patch /403
The two graded cards were in a lot with one of the Heritage RCs thats really the only reason I have them. Still, as my old friend Eric would say, "A Fine Nine". Two copies of the dual patch on ebay but the sellers have them priced rather high. Thank you for looking.
CoburnCollector
Verified Trader
Damn, I was so hoping you were the one that snagged the Tall Boys card.
Modojr
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Yeah I thought I put in a pretty sizable bid that would secure it but I was really wrong
creasecollector
Verified Trader ,
Nice new additions to end the year. All the best for the rest of 2026!
BrownBullhead
Verified Trader,
I have to say, that Klesla SLU figure was unknown to me as well!
Modojr
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Opened up 2026 with a couple of new dual patch pickups:
I think I'm officially in "overpaying" mode for these and any other Rusty cards that I need. Not by much, but, still its a tad annoying. Starting off with two I'm taking as a good sign for the coming year in my quest to 100. Thank you for looking.
I think I'm officially in "overpaying" mode for these and any other Rusty cards that I need. Not by much, but, still its a tad annoying. Starting off with two I'm taking as a good sign for the coming year in my quest to 100. Thank you for looking.
JohnnyDrama
Verified Trader,
I miss Crown Royale dual patches.
Modojr
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Another update here. Picked up a couple more from the wantlist and added another dual patch
02-03 UD Vintage green backs /199, my 2nd copy
00-01 Topps Heritage RC /1955, now ten total copies
03-04 UD MVP gold script /25
02-03 ITGU franchise jersey gold PR 10
02-03 Crown Royale dual patch /403
Early start to the year still going good. Really happy knocking some off the list and still being able to pick up a dual patch is nice. If the trend holds at 1 per month, should be in the 70s by the end of the year. We'll see. Thank you for looking.
02-03 UD Vintage green backs /199, my 2nd copy
00-01 Topps Heritage RC /1955, now ten total copies
03-04 UD MVP gold script /25
02-03 ITGU franchise jersey gold PR 10
02-03 Crown Royale dual patch /403
Early start to the year still going good. Really happy knocking some off the list and still being able to pick up a dual patch is nice. If the trend holds at 1 per month, should be in the 70s by the end of the year. We'll see. Thank you for looking.
Modojr
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2026 still delivering for the Rusty collection. Was able to secure two more dual patch cards and another copy of the Heritage RC. With a little patience I was able to secure another card that evaded me twice this year and a big pick up thanks to a member giving me the heads up
02-03 Crown Royale dual patch /403 x2
Missed this card twice even after bids over $100 both times. Picked this one up for $8 BIN. Patience pays off.
02-03 UD Vintage Tall Boys gold /99
And the big one, thanks to redwingsfan11 again with a clutch heads up
01-02 BAP Sig Series jersey/auto /10
Big thank you to Timmy for that help on this, 2026 still going strong
02-03 Crown Royale dual patch /403 x2
Missed this card twice even after bids over $100 both times. Picked this one up for $8 BIN. Patience pays off.
02-03 UD Vintage Tall Boys gold /99
And the big one, thanks to redwingsfan11 again with a clutch heads up
01-02 BAP Sig Series jersey/auto /10
Big thank you to Timmy for that help on this, 2026 still going strong
Redwingsfan11
Registered Trader,
Heck yea!!! Really happy to see that card where it belongs! Through your posts, I've come to appreciate his autograph
creasecollector
Verified Trader ,
Great additions, congrats on adding these nice, fun cards. That BAP Jersey/Auto /10 is a huge pickup. Well done on that!
I also appreciate seeing these older designs. Very fun!
And do you have any of his later European stuff?
He also has a new card in the Blue Jackets' 25th Anniversary set.
There is also a checklist card (3 of 5) that mentions Klesla, if you're into picking up that as well.
I also appreciate seeing these older designs. Very fun!
And do you have any of his later European stuff?
He also has a new card in the Blue Jackets' 25th Anniversary set.
There is also a checklist card (3 of 5) that mentions Klesla, if you're into picking up that as well.
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Modojr
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Thank you again for letting me know about it. I really like his early auto, it changes and gets less legible in the later career.
I have a few of his Euro releases but not many. I would like more because some look really good just have no idea where to check. I’ll definitely pick up that anniversary release, I enjoy team issue stuff
