Top custom cards of 2025

mouschi · 12-31-2025, 09:13 AM

2025 was an incredible year for creating special pieces for people's collections. Shown below are a handful of pieces I created that I had quick access to photos of.

If you have commissioned me, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for allowing my art to be in your collection. I hope it is seen as a centerpiece that you'll never want to let go of! For those who have simply commented on my work - I'm truly grateful for you as well!

Stay tuned, folks! I've got some huge things lined up, and I'm super excited to share the news with you!

What piece(s) do you like most? I'd love to hear from you!

SaveMeTheGum · 12-31-2025, 09:15 AM

ABSOLUTE FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I may need your services sir. I have some ideas.

Farley/Swayze and the Mike Tyson punchouts are my favorites!

mouschi · 12-31-2025, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SaveMeTheGum

ABSOLUTE FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I may need your services sir. I have some ideas.

Farley/Swayze and the Mike Tyson punchouts are my favorites!

Sounds good to me! Thanks for telling me your favs

bigdog2003 · 12-31-2025, 10:36 AM

These are so much better than what any of the big guys are putting out.

Bosoxfan5990 · 12-31-2025, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog2003

These are so much better than what any of the big guys are putting out.

My exact thoughts.

tyblain · 12-31-2025, 11:01 AM

I always love these posts. I could look at these all day. Some amazing pieces!

What is the average cost in having one of these done? I’m interested!

ScooterD · 12-31-2025, 11:40 AM

True talent, innovation, and knowledge.

Thanks Tanner!

MtnAg08 · 12-31-2025, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog2003

These are so much better than what any of the big guys are putting out.

I think that every year he posts this. Really great designs!

Sure wish the big guys could find some inspiration and step it up.

rnocards · 12-31-2025, 12:40 PM

Excellent stuff!

Do you have a website where people can send you their requests for a fee, or can one just private message you here? I would be interested to know your prices for making some custom cards.

I also do small projects on my own, for only my own personal use and collection, but they are nothing like what you have here. You are talented, and remind me of another member here named inaka, who is also super talented with this custom design work.

Let me know.

haldcottingham · 12-31-2025, 01:18 PM

He's done one for me personally, and it's just as good as you think it could be! Not only that...but he's a good guy too!

REGGIE206 · 12-31-2025, 01:44 PM

Those look incredible!

rnocards · 12-31-2025, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by haldcottingham

He's done one for me personally, and it's just as good as you think it could be! Not only that...but he's a good guy too!

Cool... it would interesting to find out his prices on what he can, or can not, do with these custom work projects. I may private message him, but only if he's ok with it. I'm not sure if he does this as a side income, or if it's just for personal friends and such like that, because if he does a nice one for me, I might put him to work on more and more projects. .

haldcottingham · 12-31-2025, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rnocards

Cool... it would interesting to find out his prices on what he can, or can not, do with these custom work projects. I may private message him, but only if he's ok with it. I'm not sure if he does this as a side income, or if it's just for personal friends and such like that, because if he does a nice one for me, I might put him to work on more and more projects. .

I can say without a doubt that he loves doing these, for just about anyone. DM him. And as for price, mine was on par with what I was expecting. Obviously there are different levels to his cards.

SaveMeTheGum · 12-31-2025, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog2003

These are so much better than what any of the big guys are putting out.

That's because Tanner's an artist and actually gives a damn. The big guys only care about your $$$$$

smanzari · 12-31-2025, 02:24 PM

Nice Stuff! I think they're all great, but the Randy Johnson Stub Cut / Dirt has to be my favorite

finfangfan · 12-31-2025, 02:26 PM

Great stuff!

This is my fave…

And this is a close second…

dashcol · 12-31-2025, 02:56 PM

So great as usual Tanner!

I still need to commission you for a few things, all non sports related, but very important to me.

mouschi · 12-31-2025, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog2003

These are so much better than what any of the big guys are putting out.

Thank you so much!

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Originally Posted by tyblain

I always love these posts. I could look at these all day. Some amazing pieces!

What is the average cost in having one of these done? I’m interested!

I really appreciate it! On average, my cards tend to be in the $150-350 range, but it really depends.

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Originally Posted by ScooterD

True talent, innovation, and knowledge.

Thanks Tanner!

Thank you brother!

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Originally Posted by rnocards

Excellent stuff!

Do you have a website where people can send you their requests for a fee, or can one just private message you here? I would be interested to know your prices for making some custom cards.

I also do small projects on my own, for only my own personal use and collection, but they are nothing like what you have here. You are talented, and remind me of another member here named inaka, who is also super talented with this custom design work.

Let me know.

Thank you! You are definitely welcome to pm me or follow me on IG @tanmanbaseballfan

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Originally Posted by haldcottingham

He's done one for me personally, and it's just as good as you think it could be! Not only that...but he's a good guy too!

Thank you brother!

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Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Those look incredible!

Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by rnocards

Cool... it would interesting to find out his prices on what he can, or can not, do with these custom work projects. I may private message him, but only if he's ok with it. I'm not sure if he does this as a side income, or if it's just for personal friends and such like that, because if he does a nice one for me, I might put him to work on more and more projects. .

Yessir, I do them for anyone pretty much!

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Originally Posted by SaveMeTheGum

That's because Tanner's an artist and actually gives a damn. The big guys only care about your $$$$$

I probably care *too* much, haha. I'm super duper passionate about this stuff!

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Originally Posted by smanzari

Nice Stuff! I think they're all great, but the Randy Johnson Stub Cut / Dirt has to be my favorite

Thank you for letting me know!

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

Great stuff!

This is my fave…

And this is a close second…

Thanks for showing me your favs!

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Originally Posted by dashcol

So great as usual Tanner!

I still need to commission you for a few things, all non sports related, but very important to me.

Awesome, I'm here when ready!

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

My exact thoughts.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by MtnAg08

I think that every year he posts this. Really great designs!

Sure wish the big guys could find some inspiration and step it up.

I love being able to go back on my year end posts to see what I've done. This year is the best so far, and I hope 2026 will top 2025!

StateEx · 12-31-2025, 04:27 PM

The Disney one is my fav, but all are amazing. Thanks for sharing!

ATLSevarb · 12-31-2025, 04:32 PM

The creativity and design elements are absolutely incredible and better than 99% of the uninspired crap Fanatics puts out. Well done sir.

As an 80’s kid, the Tyson is fire.

Athey49 · 12-31-2025, 04:36 PM

These are honestly some of the nicest looking cards I've seen. Great job!

RookiesInTheRaw · 12-31-2025, 05:51 PM

All the music-related cards, Punch-out, and Pennywise does it for me. I do not dip into basketball much but the background and images you used for the Lebron/Kobe book is true art--well done all around, Sir!

PuddleMonkey · 12-31-2025, 10:53 PM

This looks like a full time job.

sheetskout · 01-01-2026, 12:22 AM

That's just neat.

fabiani12333 · 01-01-2026, 12:46 AM

This is insane -- you're so talented.

I love the liberal use of holofoil -- it makes the cards pop.

12-31-2025, 09:13 AM	#1
mouschi Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Swimming in a million cards Posts: 9,684 tnhjones	Top custom cards of 2025 2025 was an incredible year for creating special pieces for people's collections. Shown below are a handful of pieces I created that I had quick access to photos of. If you have commissioned me, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for allowing my art to be in your collection. I hope it is seen as a centerpiece that you'll never want to let go of! For those who have simply commented on my work - I'm truly grateful for you as well! Stay tuned, folks! I've got some huge things lined up, and I'm super excited to share the news with you! What piece(s) do you like most? I'd love to hear from you! __________________ Tanner Jones, Author of Confessions of a Baseball Card Addict

12-31-2025, 09:15 AM	#2
SaveMeTheGum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NH --> CA --> SC Posts: 16,871 Cardboard_Dynamite CardboardDynamite	ABSOLUTE FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!! I may need your services sir. I have some ideas. Farley/Swayze and the Mike Tyson punchouts are my favorites! __________________ Pay fast. Ship fast. Deal with people honestly. IG: CardboardDynamite Last edited by SaveMeTheGum; 12-31-2025 at 09:19 AM.

12-31-2025, 10:36 AM	#4
bigdog2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 9,767 jammons52 bigdog2003	These are so much better than what any of the big guys are putting out. __________________ Looking for Football: All South Carolina Gamecocks. Baseball: Carl Edwards Jr, Nick Ciuffo, Jackie Bradley Jr, SEARCHING FOR BILLY O'DELL PSA/SGC GRADED CARDS FOR THE PC

12-31-2025, 01:18 PM	#10
haldcottingham Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 206	He's done one for me personally, and it's just as good as you think it could be! Not only that...but he's a good guy too! __________________ Always looking to trade for Dale Murphy autos, numbered, or oddballs I might not have.

12-31-2025, 01:44 PM	#11
REGGIE206 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mukilteo, WA (hometown: Vallejo, CA) Posts: 9,813	Those look incredible! __________________ INSTAGRAM: my_card_collection 📸

12-31-2025, 11:01 AM	#6
tyblain Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,922	I always love these posts. I could look at these all day. Some amazing pieces! What is the average cost in having one of these done? I’m interested!

12-31-2025, 11:40 AM	#7
ScooterD Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 5,444	True talent, innovation, and knowledge. Thanks Tanner!

12-31-2025, 12:40 PM	#9
rnocards Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Posts: 795	Excellent stuff! Do you have a website where people can send you their requests for a fee, or can one just private message you here? I would be interested to know your prices for making some custom cards. I also do small projects on my own, for only my own personal use and collection, but they are nothing like what you have here. You are talented, and remind me of another member here named inaka, who is also super talented with this custom design work. Let me know.

12-31-2025, 02:24 PM	#15
smanzari Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 10,726	Nice Stuff! I think they're all great, but the Randy Johnson Stub Cut / Dirt has to be my favorite

12-31-2025, 02:26 PM	#16
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 12,013	Great stuff! This is my fave… And this is a close second…

12-31-2025, 02:56 PM	#17
dashcol Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: It's complicated Posts: 7,857	So great as usual Tanner! I still need to commission you for a few things, all non sports related, but very important to me. __________________ “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” Satchel Paige.

12-31-2025, 04:27 PM	#19
StateEx Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 1,082	The Disney one is my fav, but all are amazing. Thanks for sharing!

12-31-2025, 04:32 PM	#20
ATLSevarb Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 212	The creativity and design elements are absolutely incredible and better than 99% of the uninspired crap Fanatics puts out. Well done sir. As an 80’s kid, the Tyson is fire.

12-31-2025, 04:36 PM	#21
Athey49 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,791 bradathey Athey49	These are honestly some of the nicest looking cards I've seen. Great job! __________________ San Fran Football Fan Bring me your Royce Lewis! LISTEN TO DYLAN

12-31-2025, 05:51 PM	#22
RookiesInTheRaw Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: North Carolina Posts: 504	All the music-related cards, Punch-out, and Pennywise does it for me. I do not dip into basketball much but the background and images you used for the Lebron/Kobe book is true art--well done all around, Sir!

12-31-2025, 10:53 PM	#23
PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,835	This looks like a full time job.

01-01-2026, 12:22 AM	#24
sheetskout Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,743 brewtowncardboard	That's just neat. __________________ "I set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don't even get printed." --Bob Uecker Follow me on Twitter: @jordo2323 Last edited by sheetskout; 01-01-2026 at 10:47 AM.

01-01-2026, 12:46 AM	#25
fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 12,925	This is insane -- you're so talented. I love the liberal use of holofoil -- it makes the cards pop.