Show me those speared White Whales!!

I try not to keep an active list of white whales, there would be several to hunt for, and I wouldn't want to be actively searching for them every day. My collecting journey is much more relaxing these days. But when a card comes along that sends my love for this hobby off the charts, I consider that to be a white whale acquisition. The "G" from Panini Prime came to me from eBay in 2023, and completed a nameplate that I had started in late 2012. It is now framed and on the wall in my den.

The Hardware Heroes is a card that I never thought I would own. I saw them on eBay back when they were released almost 2 decades ago, although I don't remember if I ever saw one of the Iginla versions. This card came to me at a local show late last year. An older gentleman had it in his showcase, and I couldn't believe my eyes. Possible the biggest white whale I will ever have.


Hardware Heroes #1 of 1 HH-J13.webp
Panini Prime nameplate G 2 of 6.webpPrime Nameplate.webp
 
Hey man, nice to see you here on HI. And yeah that card was a tough one to track down! Still looking for that Gold Spectrum /5 to complete the 8-card rainbow.
Quoting one of my own posts from 2018.

Finally found this Gold Spectrum /5 to complete this fun rainbow all these years later. Amazing! Been searching for this card since 2011.

mole islanders artifacts rookie gold spectrum :5 card article banner image.webp
2008-09 upper deck Artifacts rainbow 9 cards mike mole.webp
 
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