This one's for the book, and might trigger a trend among airsoft players with some artistic streak to start doing making something similar. Tim Tebow, the Philippine-born college football star of the Florida Gators, and now a draft pick with the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft.  Though with this portrait of him being put on the block for a trade by Ripley's Believe It or Not might sound ominous for him even if the NFL season has not started yet. This is not a for-money-auction, but more of a trade-in with something for the company to exhibit.

According to the press release of Ripley Entertainment Inc:

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is fielding any and all offers for its one-of-a-kind Tim Tebow mosaic made from 46,000 Airsoft BB’s.

Ripley’s acquired the unusual Tebow portrait in December 2009, and it has been a popular attraction in Ripley’s Orlando Odditorium. But the BB Tebow is no longer the most popular portrait in the lineup and has been moved down the Ripley’s depth chart by recent acquisitions.

Candy portraits of chart-topping pop singers that are oh-so-sweet have thrown quarterback Tebow for a loss. Maybe it’s because it’s not football season, but he’s been sidelined by a candy portrait of Beyonce that now hangs in Tebow’s place. He’s lost a step to the likes of Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and Elvis – all done in candy.

“Sometimes you have to shake up your lineup for the good of the team,” said Jim Pattison Jr., President of Ripley Entertainment Inc., obviously tongue in cheek. “Just like the Philadelphia Eagles decided it was best to trade Donovan McNabb, Ripley’s has decided that it is in our best interest to trade our Tim Tebow mosaic.”

What would the company like in return?

“We’re open to absolutely anything,” said Pattison. “We want something that represents the Ripley’s brand that our audience will enjoy, or that benefits a worthy cause. The more unusual the better!”

Ripley’s will entertain all offers, from artifacts to stunts to charitable donations. Happen to have an extra shrunken head around the house? Make an offer. Willing to perform an amazing stunt for a crowd at a Ripley’s museum? Make an offer. Are you a Gator fan willing to make a generous donation to a worthy charity? Make an offer.

People who want to make a trade offer can do so via the "Submit Your Stuff" page on the Ripley’s website - http://www.ripleys.com/submit/. Company officials will review the offers and contact the person with the best offer to finalize the trade.

For more information on the Tim Tebow portrait, including downloadable high-resolution images, please visit http://www.ripleysnewsroom.com/tebow/.

Ripley Entertainment Inc.
Tim O’Brien, VP Communications
615-646-7465 (office) or 615-496-5949 (cell)
[email protected]

Well, what do you think? If you've got something to trade for with this item and hang it at home or sell it to an airsoft shop, then get it. But if you think it'll inspire you to do some artsy-fartsy work with some used BBs, then you're more than welcome t show us your work in the future.