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Nolan Ryan Is the latest addition to my growing collection of Starting Lineup figures.To me,the name Nolan Ryan Is synonymous with the Texas Rangers,even though he's played on three other teams before them.Crazy to think he never won the Cy Young award.

TOY BIZ  1990  MARVEL SUPERHEROES   DOCTOR OCTOPUS

HASBRO  1987  GI JOE   CRYSTAL BALL

KRAVEN THE HUNTER

VISION

NIGHTCRAWLER

BLACK PANTHER

My most recent Starting Lineup acquisition arrived yesterday and I was surprised to see that the seller also included an exclusive to Starting Lineup protective case with it. While I don't intend on keeping this particular figure carded ,I may have use for this protective clam shell in the future If I decide to pick up a rare piece.I gotta admit,the carded figure encased like this looks so damn cool! What a great looking figure!It's not a spitting image of the ,smaller In stature ,Craig Biggio but will no doubt be on my top 10 SLU list. 

TRITON

It's no secret that I've been bit by the Kenner Starting Lineup bug.If your a sports fan ,especially an 80's,90's sports fan,then now is the time to scratch that  nostalgic itch and relive all those cherished, childhood sports memories with some throwback Kenner Starting Lineup figures!Now's the time to collect ,people.They are ,for the most part,affordable.Mint on card figures hardly ever exceed the $30 mark and with  the exception of a few rare pieces that will run you into the $100's ,most figures are easy to find and easy on the pockets.                                          Also,check out this cool new site ,dedicated to all things Kenner Starting Lineup!It's a resourceful site  to utilize If your looking to research,purchase and keep track of your SLU collection.I've already joined,you should,too!                 ...

I realized something while collecting SLU baseball figures.The American League was stacked with pure power hitters in the late 80s and for most of the 90s.I've been trying to keep it even steven  but it's hard to find as many big names in the NL .That's what makes It  difficult for me to just stop collecting them.The compulsive side of me needs to balance out both leagues with as many big names as I can track down.Stay tuned as the madness is sure to continue! There's something about Kenner's SLU head sculpts that capture the essence of an action figure while staying true to the real life  players they portray.It's like,If  MLB had a  cartoon series ,this is what they'd look like. Ryne Sandberg Albert Belle Greg Vaughn Tom Glavine  Juan Gonzalez

If you've been around my site long enough ,you've most likely read about the time my G1 Bumblebee got stolen.If not ,then let me reiterate.I was around 8 or 9 years old in the third grade and pretty popular with the girls I might add.I was a good looking kid ,what can I say ;) Here was the problem,in a nutshell.Most popular girl in class liked me.Strongest kid in class liked most popular girl. Strongest kid in class punches me in the nose on school bus ride home,tells me to stay away from popular girl and then proceeds to steal my G1 Bumblebee. In one fell swoop I lose the girl and my Bumblebee figure!Yeah,The Karate Kid was a great film ,but total bullshit!Had I lifted my arms and leg to attempt a crane kick he would have probably punched me in the stomach ,too.The slight humming sound and watery eyes after getting punched in the nose was tolerable but I wasn't about to risk further injury trying to pull a Ralph Machio. Fast forward from 1986 to 2019 .I've got the girl...

More on the pick up later.Im busy shopping with the wifey!

First and foremost I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year.Lots of ups and downs ,twists and turns but for the most part 2018 wasn't  all that bad.Collectors club members got tons of cool Joes In the mail while everyday,G.I.  Joe Schmo  collectors  such as myself  were left with nothing really extraordinary to choose from while  shopping our local department store's toy aisles. TRU shutdown which to me wasn't a humongous deal  as I barely had the time or cash to visit the store as much as I wanted to. After today It's back to normal for everyone and I can dig that.Too much Christmasy,holiday spirit can be overwhelming.I'm actually glad It's all over with.With all that said,It's time to get back to collecting.Time to latch onto a new toy line and fill the old toy shelves again.In fact,I might need an intervention! I need help guys!I can't stop picking up these Starting Lineup figures!With the little bit of Christmas cash I received from my parents...