A Jordan Christmas.... 1985 vs. 2009

Time for us and Nike to get into the Christmas spirit. Nike always really knew how to draw interest in the AJ line right from the start, and as we can see still does a great job at it today.

December 2009.

Nike's Lebron and Kobe puppets are the best thing I've seen since the Penny campaign and the Spike and Mars campaign. Great Idea and mad funny.

December 1985.

A young MJ vs. Santa in Air Jordans was the big talk in december 1985, if you look closely at MJ he is wearing the special make up version of the 85 AJI you can almost see its cut lower in the ankle unlike the released version that went on sale.

On that note here is a little Christmas gift for myself.........

1985 Air Jordan I TYPS Player Sample, Autographed.

(low cut ankle support and tumbled leather.)

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS

A trip down memory lane.

Every once in a while I get bored and I go through and look at random oldschool pictures. I've saved so many over the many years and I thought it would be cool to take a trip down memory lane and break some pics out. I'm sure some of you guys have seen these, but maybe some haven't so enjoy. I'll try to do this every once in a while so everyone can get a chance to see them. It brings back alot of memories, from collectors to og stuff to old ebay auctions.

Have fun!!!

Time to move. volume 1.

Time to move these...

1995 Og Air Jordan X (chicago) sz 10 with box, near deadstock.

"SOLD"

If interested get in contact with me.

mrmar23@aol.com.

In honor of Mike.

Lebron James announced yesterday that he will change his number at the end of the year in honor of Michael Jordan. He states that no one in the NBA should wear the #23 again.

Thank you Lebron!

Now that's the way it should forever be remembered!

1988: Michael Jordan silenced the critics!!!!

1988 The year EVERYONE took notice, Michael Jordan proved to all critics that he wasn't just someone that can dunk. He now had outside range and the best D in the NBA! As well as the first AJ design that changed the way we viewed sneakers and introduced us to Tinker and a model that is still #1 when it comes to AIR JORDAN's..

TOP 3

These are my Top 3 Air Jordans of all time. Each pair to me has a ton of history behind it.

I'm sure many people have different opinions on which model they like best, but I bet at least 1 of these is in your top 3.

1. 1985 Air Jordan I (black toe)

2. 1988 Air Jordan III (black/cement grey)

3. 1996 Air Jordan XI (concord)

My Halloween Treat!

Trick or Treat, The treat part was real good to me, when I got home yesterday these were waiting.......

1989 AJ IV

Bonus Pic! 2 is better then 1.

The Thrill of the HUNT!!!

I wanted to share with you guys my recent pick up. I have been chasing or shall I say hunting this pair in complete perfect condition since day 1 of me collecting.

As we all know this pair was the first ever color way produced of an Air Jordan model, so for me this is where it all started. This pair has a certain mystique about it, as from the information gathered on it is that it was made in very small quantities or limited numbers and that it was scraped after that for the general release colors we have come to know......The 1985 Air Jordan I in Red/White/Black

A.K.A THE BLACK TOES!!!!

BONUS SHOOT!!! DOUBLE VISION!!!

New Pick Ups!

Got some new stuff in... I always love picking up a new Air Jordan I.

Fuel for Air Jordan

Sometimes I just sit around and look at random MJ stuff, always looking for rare finds and cool stuff. Well, Today I found this Mcdonalds commercial that ran in 1984-85. What's extremely rare about this one is Michael is wearing the original make up of the Air Jordan I (prototype) the Black Toe version, but if you look closely you will see that it has an all black tongue which would mean that this pair probably has no wings logo and "AIR JORDAN" in text on the collar. This shoe is super rare as we all know the limited production model that released has the white tongue with the wings logo on the collar. What some people would do to own this pair! AMAZING!

Inside Nike Campus (behind the swoosh)

A behind the scenes look at the Air Jordan display that is inside the walls at Nike Campus. I'm amazed at the condition of all these, the AJ II,III,IV are pristine for being over 20 years old. Every pair in this display is an original Jordan and is signed by the man himself. Pictures courtsey of "Ambulacralgruve"

Old to The New!

This morning I felt like breaking these out........

And it got me thinking about the OG, So... I broke them out for a quick look!

Check out that tumbled leather and thin cement print......Damn!!!

Nothing like.."The Old to the New"...

Two Artists, One canvas.

Shepard Fairey meets Michael Jordan.

The G.O.A.T. & The Greatest Honor of All Time!

Today is the Day! Congratulations to the man who electrified the NBA, the man who did what no other will ever do again, the man who showed us he can fly and the man we all LOVE!

Michael Jordan is the Greatest Of All Time and Tonight he will be remembered for ever. Welcome to the Hall of Fame Mike.

Now lets reminisce a little, the good ole days!

Weekly Watchers

The shoe game is real slow as of late not much to really see aside from retro after retro and 1,000 different colorways of overdone retros, but every once in a while something decent will pop up on ebay. This week a few nice pairs were up heres my favorites. (all auctions have ended)

Carmelo Anthony Player Exclusive (game worn)

really nice looking pair, the color combo looks great together.

The early years....

1983 Michael Jordan's First Sports Illustrated Cover...

The first of his fifty-six cover appearances came on the November 28, 1983 issue, as MJ led the NC Tarheels' to dominance of the NCAA with his friend and teammate Sam Perkins.

Michael Jordans first shoe of choice....

This particular pair has been game worn and dual signed. What makes it even more special is the very rare signing of the #23, which MJ rarely ever did. This pair was auctioned off in 2005 and went for about 5k! I have never seen another since!