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McFarlane Releases Photos for NFL Legends 5 Sports Picks

February 23, 2009 - McFarlane has released the lineups for their Sports Picks NFL Legends 5, featuring six quarter backs and a running back.

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McFarlane Releases 2009 Basketball Sports Picks Lineups

February 17, 2009 - One regular series and one Legends series have been announced.

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McFarlane Releases 2009 Hockey Sports Picks Lineups

February 17, 2009 - Three regular series, one Legends series and a Montreal two-pack have been announced.

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McFarlane to Produce New Line of College Football Sports Picks

February 16, 2009 - McFarlane has announced a new 2009 College Football line that will spotlight current NFL players in their college uniforms.

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Clark Toys Releases Unofficial Lists of Players for McFarlane NFL 2009 3-inch Series

February 15, 2009 - Clark Toys, a leading reseller of McFarlane Sports Picks, has started taking preorders on 17 figures in the 2009 NFL Sports Picks 3-inch series.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of Derek Jeter MLB Collector Edition Figure

February 15, 2009 - McFarlane features Derek Jeter with an exclusive Sports Picks Collector's Edition.

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Clark Toys Releases Unofficial List of McFarlane NFL 2009 12-inch and 6-inch two-pack Sports Picks Figures

February 14, 2009 - Clark Toys has started taking preorders on two 12-inch NFL Sports Picks figures and a 6-inch NFL Sports Picks two-pack.

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Clark Toys Releases Unofficial Lists of Players for McFarlane NFL 2009 Waves 1, 2 and 3

February 14, 2009 - Clark Toys has started taking preorders on 2009 NFL Sports Picks Waves 1, 2 and 3 (NFL Series 20, 21 and 22) and provided a list of players for all three series.

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Is That Michael Jordan??? Take a Close First Look at Upper Deck's Pro Shots Series 1 and 2

Upper Deck recently provided me with samples of the Pro Shot Series 1 figures now in stores and prototypes of Series 2 figures, which go on sale in March 2009. I've posted a ton of photos here to show the Pro Shots in great detail, right down to the gold chain on Jordan's neck and the Nike Swoosh on Tiger Woods' shoe. Check them out!

McFarlane Releases Sports Picks MLB 2009 TRU Exclusives Photos

February 5, 2009 - McFarlane has released photos of their upcoming MLB 2009 Toys R Us Exclusives Sports Picks, which will go on sale in April 2009.

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12-inch Barry Sanders Sports Picks Figure Cancelled

February 5, 2009 - According to several Sports Picks dealers, they have received notice that the 12-inch Barry Sanders that was originally scheduled for release in November 2008 and was pushed back to 2009 has been cancelled. McFarlane has not provided confirmation of this, nor have they announced a possible future release date for this figure.

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Sports Picks MLB 2009 Wave 1 Photos Released

February 5, 2009 - McFarlane has released photos of their upcoming MLB 2009 Wave 1 series of Sports Picks.

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ToyQuest Releases First Series of NFL Probots

January 21, 2009 - ToyQuest released their first series of NFL Probots, 8" robot versions of the NFL's top players.

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McFarlane Releases 2009 NHL Wave 1 Sports Picks Photos

December 23, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has released photos of NHL 2009 Wave 1.

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McFarlane Releases 2009 Basketball Sports Picks Photos

December 23, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has released photos of NBA 2009.

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McFarlane Provides Two Announcements Regarding Chase Figures

December 11, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has announced two major developments regarding chase figures in their Sports Picks lineups.

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Target to Carry Sports Picks NFL Wave 3

December 11, 2008 - Collectors will soon find McFarlane Sports Picks action figures, including an exclusive Marion Barber, in select Target stores around the U.S.

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Hartland Debuts New Negro League Series

October 22, 2008 - Hartland of Ohio has announced a new Negro League series starting with autographed figures of Emilio "Millito" Navarro and Cecil Kaiser.

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Hand-signed Minnie Minoso Negro League Figure Almost Sold Out

October 22, 2008 - Hartland of Ohio has announced that the Minnie Minoso hand-signed figure is almost sold out.

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Child Baseball Figures Now Available as Part of Set or Individually From Hartland

October 22, 2008 - Hartland of Ohio is now selling their 50th Anniversary child baseball figures individually or as part of a four-piece set.

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Hartland of Ohio Taking Preorders for Christy Mathewson Figure

October 22, 2008 - Hartland has announced a Christy Mathewson figure as part of its 50th Anniversary series.

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Hartland Announces Shotgun Shuba as the 2008 Collector Club Figure

October 22, 2008 - Hartland of Ohio plans a hand-signed George Shotgun Shuba figure will be the 2008 club piece.

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McFarlane Releases Cooperstown Series 6 Photos

October 17, 2008 - McFarlane has unveiled photos of Cooperstown Series 6, featuring historic moment poses.

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Brett Favre Figures Added to 2008 NFL Wave 3

September 21, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has announced the addition of a Brett Favre New York Jets figure to the upcoming NFL 2008 Wave 3 lineup.

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NFL Legends 5 Lineup Announced

September 21, 2008 - McFarlane has announced the lineup for NFL Legends 5, including six quarterbacks.

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McFarlane Publishes Spring 2009 Sports Picks Release Schedule

September 21, 2008 - McFarlane releases schedule of NBA, NHL and MLB Series planned for early next year.

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McFarlane Debuts NBA 15 Photos, Announces Lineup Changes

September 21, 2008 - McFarlane has released photos and lineup changes for NBA Series 15 Sports Picks.

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Changes Announced to 2009 Sports Picks Lineup

September 21, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has made a lineup change to MLB 23 and the Yankees three-pack.

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McFarlane to Release Grosnor Exclusive NHL Sports Picks Figures

September 21, 2008 - McFarlane will be issuing a series of exclusive 6-inch NHL Sports Picks figures and reissuing two 6-inch and three 3-inch figures for Grosnor Distribution Incorporated, one of the largest collectible distributors in Canada.

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McFarlane Reissues Hines Ward Figure as Store Exclusive

September 21, 2008 - McFarlane has announced the reissue of their Hines Ward Sports Picks, as a store exclusive for William Davis Collectibles.

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NBA Series 16 Sports Picks Announced

September 20, 2008 - McFarlane has released its Sports Picks NBA 16 lineup. This seven-figure series includes some of the biggest stars in the NBA, as well as the first-ever Oklahoma City figure.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of NFL 2008 Wave 3

September 20, 2008 - This repaint series, scheduled for release in December 2008, will feature Clinton Portis in the popular Redskins retro uniform and include debut figures for Donald Driver, Jay Cutler and Marion Barber.

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First Photos of 10" All-Star Vinyls Revealed

July 27, 2008 - Upper Deck has provided a first look at the 10" All-Star Vinyl figures that will go on sale in the fall, 2008.

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McFarlane Publishes Lineups and Schedules for 2009 Baseball Sports Picks

July 25, 2008 - McFarlane has published the lineups and release schedules for 2009's baseball editions, including Cooperstown Legends, three series of current players, two TRU exclusives and a Collector's Edition figure.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of NHL Series 20

July 25, 2008 - McFarlane has released photos of NHL Series 20 Sports Picks figures.

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McFarlane Releases Cooperstown 6 Lineup

July 24, 2008 - Two Babe Ruths, Lou Gehrig and Nolan Ryan head up the 2009 Cooperstown Series of Sports Picks figures.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of NHL Legends 7

July 24, 2008 - McFarlane has released photos of NHL Legends 7 series of Sports Picks figures.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of 2008 NFL Wave 2

July 24, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has released photos of their upcoming 2008 NFL Wave 2 Series of Sports Picks.

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McFarlane Announces Release Schedule for Sports Picks

July 23, 2008 - McFarlane has announced the schedule of Sports Picks figure releases for July - September 2008.

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Hartland 50th Anniversary Child Figures Now Available

July 21, 2008 - Hartland LLC has announced that the first three 50th anniversary children figures are now available.

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McFarlane Confirms First Round of "Tweak" Chases for MLB 18

May 22, 2008 - McFarlane has confirmed the chase figures for MLB 18.

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Need Ideas on How to Display Your Collection?

Several collectors have graciously provided photos of their collections to the resources section of Sports Action Figure.com, giving you a wide range of ideas for what you might want to do with your collectibless.

McFarlane Releases Photos of Three NFL 3-packs

May 21, 2008 - McFarlane Toys will offer a trio of NFL 3-packs this fall. Two of these sets will be available exclusively at Toys 'R' Us. The 3-packs will feature elite quarterbacks, Steelers Legends and the NY Giants.

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Upper Deck Releases Concept Art Photos for Pro Shots Series 2

May 21, 2008 - Upper Deck has released photos of the concept artwork for Pro Shots Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods Series II figures.

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McFarlane Adds Dion Phaneuf to NHL 20 Lineup

May 21, 2008 - McFarlane has announced the addition of Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf to their NHL 20 lineup.

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McFarlane Announces Exclusive Trevor Linden Sports Pick Figure

May 21, 2008 - McFarlane Toys is teaming up with the Vancouver Canucks for an exclusive Sports Picks figure of Trevor Linden.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of Exclusive BC Sports Figures

May 21, 2008 - McFarlane has released photos of three MLB figures that will be sold exclusively through BC Sports stores this September.

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McFarlane Changes Sports Picks Release Approach

May 21, 2008 - Moving forward, Sports Picks lines involving current athletes will be identified as year-long programs.

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Hartland Releases Photo of Milt Pappas Signed Figure; Now Taking Preorders

May 19, 2008 - Hartland LLC has released a photo of the 8 inch figure of former Chicago Cubs' pitcher Milt Pappas, which is now available for preorder.

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Hartland Announces Four Figure Set of Child Baseball Figures

May 19, 2008 - Harland LLC has announced a new series of four child figures being created to celebrate Hartland's 50th Anniversary.

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Upper Deck Releases Photos for LeBron James II All-Star Vinyl

April 18, 2008 - Upper Deck has released photos of the LeBron James II All-Star Vinyl, planned for release in May.

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McFarlane Announces Change to NHL Legends 7 Lineup

April 18, 2008 - McFarlane has announced a change to their NHL Legends 7 Sports Picks lineup, swapping Mark Messier for Terry O'Reilly.

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Upper Deck Releases Photos for Sidney Crosby II All-Star Vinyl

April 18, 2008 - Upper Deck has released photos of the Sidney Crosby II All-Star Vinyl, planned for release in May.

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McFarlane Plans Major Change to Chases in Future Editions

April 16, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has made a major announcement that will affect all future Sports Picks series releases, regarding a change to how chase figures will be released in future editions.

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A New Look to Sports Picks Packaging?

April 16, 2008 - McFarlane announced a major redesign to the packaging of single 6" figures.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of NFL 2008 Wave 1

April 16, 2008 - McFarlane has unveiled photography for their NFL 2008 Wave 1 Sports Picks series, which will feature a pair of new quarterbacks, all-new poses for Randy Moss and Reggie Bush, and a figure of Brett Favre.

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SAF.com EXCLUSIVE - A Conversation With Upper Deck

Dave Sanders of Upper Deck answers questions about the new Pro Shots and MVP lines, Quarter Kicks, the mini All-Star Vinyls and the future of the All-Star Vinyl line.

McFarlane Releases Photos of Fanfest Exclusive Sports Picks

March 28, 2008 - McFarlane Toys is headed to New York this summer for baseball's All-Star Game and McFarlane will issue exclusives featuring two Yankee Captains.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of New Ultimate Team Sets

March 24, 2008 - McFarlane has released photos of the NFL Ultra Team Sets of Packers' and Patriots' offenses, finishing out the 2008 Ultra Team Sets lineup.

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SportsActionFigure.com Expands Catalog of Sports Figures to 4,000 Figures

March 24, 2008 - SportsActionFigure.com has expanded its database of action figures and now includes information about 18 companies and 4,000 figures.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of Mariano Rivera Collector's Edition

March 24, 2008 - McFarlane has released photos of the upcoming Mariano Rivera Collector's Edition figure, to go on sale in August 2008.

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Hartland Now Accepting Preorders for Honus Wagner Figure

March 20, 2008 - Hartland is is now taking orders for the first in their 50th Anniversary Series, Honus Wagner.

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McFarlane Plans Two New Multi-Figure New York Giants Releases

March 17, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has added two multi-figure releases to their fall schedule to commemorate the Giants' victory in the February 2008 Super Bowl, including an NFL Three-Pack and an Ultimate Team Set.

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Hartland Shipping Women's US Soccer Figures

March 16, 2008 - Hartland LLC is now shipping bobble head dolls of the Women's US Soccer Team, the first ever to be released for these athletes. Special versions of the figures are available for the initial 100 orders.

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McFarlane Releases Tomlinson 12" Figure Pix

March 15, 2008 - McFarlane released photos of the 12" LaDainian Tomlinson repaint (correcting inaccurate info released earlier) and clarified why NFL lineups changed.

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Upper Deck Releases Concept Art for Lebron James II All-Star Vinyl

March 14, 2008 - Upper Deck has released concept drawings of the Lebron James II figure.

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Hartland Has Opened 2008 Enrollment to Their Collector Club

March 14, 2008 - Hartland LLC has opened enrollment to their collector club through their website at hartlandllc.com. Club membership is limited to 200 and costs $25 per year.

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Upper Deck Releases Concept Art for Sidney Crosby II All-Star Vinyl

March 13, 2008 - Upper Deck has released concept drawings of the Sidney Crosby II figure.

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McFarlane Makes Adjustments to Upcoming NFL Editions

March 13, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has made several changes to their upcoming NFL releases, impacting the LaDainian Tomlinson Collector's Edition and the Barry Sanders 12" figure.

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Hartland Releases Preliminary Information About Upcoming Editions

March 12, 2008 - Hartland LLC has released information about upcoming editions of Heisman Winner figures and hand-signed baseball figures of Milt Pappas and Negro Leagues star Ted Toles.

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Hartland Plans Hand-Signed Jim Chones Figure

March 10, 2008 - Hartland LLC is producing a hand-signed figure of Jim Chones for the Ohio Sports Card Convention in Strongsville, Ohio in April.

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McFarlane Makes Adjustments to NBA 15 Lineup

March 10, 2008 - McFarlane has added one player and swapped out one player for another from the previously announced lineup for their NBA 15 Series of Sports Picks, planned to be released later in 2008.

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Platinum Kobe All-Star Vinyl Goes on Sale March 18

March 10, 2008 - The Kobe Bryant Platinum Club figure goes on sale to Platinum Club members on March 18.

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Upper Deck Announces New MVP Line of NFL Team Mascot Figures

March 9, 2008 - Upper Deck has provided initial details about a new product line of NFL collectibles called MVPs.

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Upper Deck Releases Concept Art for Kobe Bryant 2 All-Star Vinyl

March 9, 2008 - Upper Deck has released the concept art for the Kobe Bryant 2 figures, to be released in 2008.

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McFarlane Releases Photos of Brett Favre Collector's Edition

March 8, 2008 - With the release of the photos of the Favre CE figure McFarlane appears to have confirmed that it will be issued in spite of his retirement.

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McFarlane Releases NHL Series 19 Photos

March 3, 2008 - McFarlane Toys has released photos of NHL 19, a Sports Picks lineup featuring three Hall of Fame goalies, two current players and the company's first-ever figure of a coach.

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Upper Deck Releases Revised All-Star Vinyl Schedule and Hints at New Mini ASV Line

February 27, 2008 - Upper Deck has released a revised schedule for the All-Star Vinyls line in 2008 and some news about a new line of mini vinyl figures.

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Pro Specialties Group Releases Lineup for 2008 Gladiators of the Gridiron Series

February 27, 2008 - Pro Specialties Group has released the lineup for their 2008 Gladiators of the Gridiron series, which will include two First Round Draft Choice players.

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Vince Carter All-Star Vinyls On Sale February 26

February 25, 2008 - Vince Carter All-Star Vinyl figures go up for sale February 26 to Platinum Club Members and February 27 to the public.

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Gracelyn Toys Releases Lineup for NFL RePlays Series 4

February 27, 2008 - Gracelyn Toys has released the lineup for their NFL RePlays Series 4, featuring Troy Polamalu, Vince Young and ten other current players.

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Upper Deck Unveils Pro-Shots Action Figures

February 22, 2008 - Upper Deck officially announced the new Pro-Shots line at Toy Fair in NYC this week, featuring 6" figures of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.

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McFarlane Offers Sneak Peak at 2008 Collector Edition Figures

February 17, 2008 - McFarlane has given a first look at Brett Favre and a hint at the LaDainian Tomlinson.

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McFarlane Announces MLB Fanfest Exclusive Figures

February 16, 2008 - McFarlane's MLB Exclusives for this July’s MLB All-Star Game are Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter in an all-new pose and legendary Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly.

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McFarlane Plans Riggins Repaint for 08 HOF

February 16, 2008 - McFarlane plans a repaint of regular John Riggins NFL Legends 4 figure in burgandy jersey for the Pro Football Hall of Fame exclusive figure.

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