Are you like me, a Hoosier fan who thinks they know it all about IU basketball? Are you a collector of Indiana memorabilia? Think you're the only one who holds onto those free "collectible" cards they hand out at home games in Bloomington once a year? Think again.
It turns out fans like us aren't even close to being the most hardcore IU fans out there. That's right, you don't know a thing about Indiana University collectibles if you think autographs are as good as it gets. Don't get me wrong--I thought the same thing until recently, when an eBay search opened my eyes to a whole new world of IU collectors. Here are some of the things I discovered:
Only a true Hoosier fan would have this 1996 IU Cheerleader Barbie.:
That's right, Barbie hit Bloomington over a decade ago, but unfortunately, she apparently transferred shortly after stint with the Hoosiers. Luckily, IU fans can still get their hands on this lovely piece of history, with bids starting at just $9.99!
And if something like this doesn't sell itself, the clever salesmanship will. "Gimme an I - gimme a U - gimme $25 for a buy it now!" writes the seller. Want to convince your daughter that your alma mater is the best? How could you pass this opportunity up?
Replica IU Assembly Hall
Hate the offseason with no visits to Assembly Hall? Not to worry... now you can pretend that you're always there. It's brand new, plus it's got something some Hoosier fans wish the real Assembly Hall did have--a retractable roof!
If the replica itself doesn't entice you, perhaps the chance to be a good Samaritan will. The seller writes, "I AM SELLING THIS FOR A BUDDY THAT IS DIVORCING AND HAS NO ROOM FOR IT." Poor guy. If not for yourself, do it for him!
IU HOOSIERS DIECAST ROADSTER
Sure, you may never be able to afford a
real car that has IU plastered all over it. But who cares if you're in your forties... you can still pretend, right?
This collectible is so lifelike, you'd consider taking it for a spin around the block if is wasn't 1/25th of the real size. You'll be the talk of your neighborhood when you wash this bad boy in the driveway on Sunday afternoons. It's even got real rubber tires!
So, for those of you who thought you were the most hardcore fans out there, apparently some of you still have some work to do. It's time to get back to work--your love for the Cream and Crimson can only be quantified by the number of things you own that have the school logo on them.
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