I prefer the Gotham fiber board over metal myself. The problem is these haven't been made in a really long time. Fibrous wood can pick up nasty odors over the years. I found out by buying a Gotham board from the 1970s and tossed it in the trash. Saved the players. I'm going to make my own ... fairly large size. Artwork for my own named team ... but what type of paper/vinyl? Still working on that. The old Gotham board paper field glued to the fiber board are either filthy with age by now, discolored or bubbled and scratched. Paper doesn't last.
I would be curious to know if Tudor can purchase the Gotham patents or simply make the particle wood fields if Gotham is gone.
I think they are quieter than metal. Metal cleans easier. Both vibrate nicely. Wonder if Tudor will recreate the Gotham larger players? Always liked them. I have several teams I'm painting now.
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