
Rootin' Ruben
Rootin' Ruben first appears as card 35a in All-New Series 1 (2003), and the name has been printed 2 times across 2 sets up to 2017. Painted by John Pound, Layron DeJarnette.
- First card35a, 2003
- SetAll-New Series 1
- PainterJohn Pound
- Times printed2
- Same painting asBooger Brian
On the card: The kid sits in a chair wearing a baseball cap and a foam finger while holding a tray of nachos. Melted cheese pours from his nose and mouth all over his face, hand, and food.
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Every card printed as Rootin' Ruben
Rootin' Ruben
Rootin' Ruben| Set | Year | Card | Painter | What the painting shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-New Series 1 | 2003 | 35a | John Pound | The kid sits in a chair wearing a baseball cap and a foam finger while holding a tray of nachos. Melted cheese pours from his nose and mouth all over his face, hand, and food. |
| Jay Lynch Tribute | 2017 | 4 | Layron DeJarnette | The kid sits in a movie theater with a bucket of popcorn and a cup while holding up a foam finger. Popcorn and drink spill all over him, and thick yellow snot hangs from his nose and drips into his mouth. |
The same painting, other names
- Booger Brian (All-New Series 1 35b)
Next to Rootin' Ruben in All-New Series 1
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