Foam Finger Nation Finds

The two-bar helmet wasn’t just something you wore… it was on everything. Jackets. Watches. Trash cans. Shoes. And if you had the actual helmet? That was the final level.

Back when football cards were tougher, sharper, and told you the truth—police cards delivered more than stats… they delivered life lessons.

Add another vintage football helmet plaque to the wall. Could be the rarest and best NFL helmet?

The Best of Times is the best or at the very least my favorite sports movie of all-time and I really don't care for the Top 100 list from The Athletic.

Cracking open a vintage Emperor's Royal Guard from Return of the Jedi. Is this the best figure/worst character combination of the original trilogy?

just opened a time capsule from 1978 😤🏈 Unboxing this vintage Dallas Cowboys sweater straight out of the Sears Wishbook — heavy knit, two-bar classic logo, coarse but in a cool way, maximum old-school football energy. Feels like Sunday kickoff and wood-paneled living rooms. This is the kind of sweater you wear while explaining why football was “better back then” and adjusting the antenna for better reception. Certified vintage. Certified drip.

This short video breaks down multiple strategies to reach 3,000 points on Kaboom! and qualify for the Activision Bucket Brigade Patch. We’ll cover strategies that can get you to that coveted patch-earning score. Grab your buckets—it’s time to earn some classic Activision bragging rights.

In this edition of Foam Finger Nation Finds, Rhett Grametbauer highlights the historic Nike Stickball poster featuring baseball legends Dwight Gooden and Dale Murphy. Rhett dives into what makes this piece a true collector’s gem—from the iconic imagery and Nike’s role in sports history to the beautifully signed autographs from both players—making it a standout display for serious collectors and fans of baseball history.

Foam Finger Nation Finds unboxing a Riddell Chicago Bears Half Helmet Plaque featuring the iconic white Bears logo from the late 1960s. Rhett Grametbauer hangs it next to a Gresh-designed modern Chicago Bears helmet to show how the look has evolved while the history stays undefeated. Vintage meets modern — Bears style.

In this episode of Foam Finger Nation Finds, I’m Rhett Grametbauer, and I’m diving into a vintage football collectible—sealed packs of 1981 NFL Marketcom postcards. Join me as I open these classic packs, take a closer look at the designs and players from the early ’80s, and appreciate the history behind them. After the pack opening, I take things a step further by transforming select postcards into a one-of-a-kind art piece, arranging them against a blue felt background to create something that blends sports nostalgia with creative expression. This video is all about collecting, creativity, and finding new ways to enjoy vintage NFL memorabilia. Whether you’re a football fan, a collector, or someone who enjoys unique sports art, this one’s for you.

Rhett Grametbauer opens and reveals a striking autographed 11×14 photo of Earl Campbell that perfectly captures his legendary career, featuring him both as a Texas Longhorn and a Houston Oiler. The bold gold signature across the bottom ties the two eras together, turning the piece into a powerful tribute to one of football’s most dominant and iconic running backs.

Rhett Grametbauer showcases a rare Gresh NFL half helmet plaque featuring the classic San Diego Chargers white helmet, complete with the distinctive number on the side that fans instantly recognize. Mounted as a display piece, it blends bold team history with clean, iconic design, capturing the Chargers’ vintage look in a collectible that feels both unique and deeply nostalgic.

Rhett Grametbauer reveals a wonderfully unusual piece of baseball memorabilia: a vintage Cincinnati Reds lamp from Spencer’s Gifts, signed by the always-iconic Pete Rose. Mixing bold, retro decor with a genuine autograph, the lamp perfectly captures the offbeat charm of mall-era collectibles while celebrating one of baseball’s most talked-about legends in a form you definitely don’t see every day.

Rhett Grametbauer returns with an update to the original Activision Challenge, revealing that 24 of the 33 Atari 2600 challenges have now been conquered. Along the way, he shares some strong—and well-earned—opinions, declaring H.E.R.O. the best game Activision ever made thanks to its brilliant design and gameplay, while firmly placing Dragster at the bottom of the list as the most frustrating of the bunch. With the finish line in sight, the quest for Activision badge glory is more intense than ever.

Rhett Grametbauer presents a vintage magnetic NFL standings board, highlighted by the rare and eye-catching New York Giants disco logo that instantly locks it into a specific, unforgettable era of football history. With movable team magnets, bold colors, and that short-lived Giants design, the board isn’t just a way to track standings—it’s a nostalgic snapshot of the league’s style, branding, and fandom from a time when even logos had swagger.

Rhett Grametbauer showcases a true football treasure: a Roger Staubach signed rookie card, combining Hall of Fame history with an unmistakable piece of sports memorabilia magic. From Staubach’s iconic early-career image to the bold autograph that elevates it to another level, the moment captures the thrill of holding a rare, time-capsule collectible tied to one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.