 After much disagreement when it was discovered that Wallos had secretly packaged product, was selling it through his other corporation and then lending the money back to Bench Warmer, Inc. and after a startling legal battle, the Bench Warmer brand was stolen by her partner, Brian Wallos .Many trading card collectors see the Woods Bench Warmer trading card set as the beginning of 'tasteful' model cards.Series and releases following Wood's departure have met with low sales and much disdain from fans .