Starting Lineups - SLUs - Action Figures
The Kenner company began making NFL action figures in 1988 and stopped doing it around 2000. These small 5 inch figures became a huge success in the secondary collector's market.
UPDATE !!!! He has arrived! Steve McMichael is "on the wall"...37 SLUs with only Jimbo Covert missing now...Hip Hip Hooray!
Here is a list of what I own...all are unopened:
1988 SLU Football 2 Neal Anderson
1988 SLU Football 37 Richard Dent
1988 SLU Football 51 Willie Gault
1988 SLU Football 90 Jim McMahon
1988 SLU Football 113 Mike Singletary
1989 SLU Football 2 Neal Anderson
1989 SLU Football 28 Richard Dent
1989 SLU Football 32 Dave Duerson
1989 SLU Football 74 Dennis McKinnon
1989 SLU Football 75 Jim McMahon
1989 SLU Football 101 Mike Singletary
1989 SLU Legends Series * 3 Mike Ditka
1989 SLU Legends Series * 8 G.Sayers w/must
1989 SLU One-On-One * 12 M.Singletary/M.Quick
1990 SLU Football 2A Neal Anderson Blue
1990 SLU Football 17 Dennis Gentry FP
1990 SLU Football 18 Dan Hampton FP
1990 SLU Football 19 Jim Harbaugh FP
1990 SLU Football 50A Mike Singletary Blue
1990 SLU Football 56 Mike Tomczak FP
1990 SLU Football 64 Donnell Woolford FP
1990-99 SLU Kenner Club Pieces * 12C Cade McNown
1991 SLU Football 3 Neal Anderson
1991 SLU Football 6 Mark Carrier FP
1991 SLU Football 11 Jim Harbaugh
1995 SLU Football 33 Chris Zorich FP
1995 SLU Timeless Legends * 10 W.Payton B/W Shoes
1996 SLU Football 29 Rashaan Salaam
1997 SLU Football 13 Brian Cox FP
1997 SLU Football Classic Doubles 7 W.Payton/B.Sanders
1998 SLU Football 23 Raymont Harris FP
1998 SLU Football Classic Doubles 7 J.Seau/D.Butkus
1998 SLU Football Hall of Fame 1 Dick Butkus
1998 SLU Football Hall of Fame 8 Gale Sayers
1999 SLU Football 14 Curtis Enis FP
1999 SLU Football Gridiron Greats 1 Dick Butkus
The value of this collection based on Beckett prices (Jan 2006) is $1,568..."FP" stands for "First Piece" which is similar to a "rookie" in trading cards. The 1988 Willie Gault and the 1991 Dan Hampton have values of $100.00 or more each, as does the 1997 Classic Double w/ Walter Payton and Barry Sanders...THAT baby is in gem mint condition too. Let us not forget the newly aquired Steve McMichael valued at $185.00 for a grand total of $1,753.00
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Figures, Figurines and Collector's Plates
This is one of the gems in my entire collection. It was a 25th Wedding Anniversary Gift that was purchased to somehow balance the X-tra Large Diamond received by my Bride. I mean EXTRA LARGE! The Chess Set players, which include the 49ers as the opponent, are hand made from Old English Soldier metal castings and hand finished and painted at Studio Anne Carlton in Hull, England. The tallest piece is about 3 1/2" and the set has considerable weight to it. Chess Sets like these range in value from $800-$1,000.
Hartland Statue
There are certain items that I see on Ebay every once in awhile that I really think that I should have, but I refuse to pay the price that eventually wins. One item in particular was a Hartland Plastics Chicago Bear Statue...It stands about 8-9" tall, made of all plastic (of course) and mounted on a plastic stand. It was manfactured somewhere between 1959-1963, and two versions were made for the 14 NFL teams at the time: Running Back and Lineman. I believe that sticker decals were provided originally, so one could use the number of their choice.
These rare figures command anywhere from $200 -$400,that's provided everyone knows that it is a "Hartland", and the last Chicago Bear sold on Ebay for $400. The one I bought last year was listed by a consignment seller and was listed as "an old Chicago Bear plastic doll"...NOT ONE WORD SAYING IT WAS A HARTLAND! Some guy thought he was going to sneakily buy it at $25.00, but I sniped him at the end for $40.00......$40.000....Wow!
The picture shows an early sixties Fred Kail 10 inch bank, a 1961 Roko rubber Bears doll, a 1962-64 Kissing Player Nodder and a rare 1977 Team Mate Action Figure. The nodder originally came with a matching Majorette doll that I have yet to acquire. The pair can reach a value of $475.00. I bought the 1977 Action Team Mate (the African American player version)to compliment my other figure that I already possess. The foot was broken, but I glued it on anyway (I know, as a collector you are probably not supposed to do that)...the figure is pictured on the far right
Fred Kail is a renowned Sports Artist who in 1958 was commissioned to create a 10 foot tall statue of Johnny Unitas, which still stands now outside of the Stadium in Baltimore. His popularity grew in the early sixties and many of his unique figurines and banks were made available to the public. These have become popular collectibles in recent years. Mine shows some wear, but I've been wanting one for quite some time, so I was willing to accept that fact. Apparently it was part of a promotion from the 2nd National Bank of Danville.
We're all familiar with those old electric football games and their players that vibrated up and down the field. There are a few years where the players that were
manufactured by Tudor became quite collectible. Pictured below are two of the most
famous sets made in the industry...the '67 Big Men (pictured in home blue) and the
'69 Hog Legs in white, both made by Tudor. The best way for me to describe these pieces would be to quote an Ebay
review by a user named capanther. He states the following: The most sought
after Tudor Electric football figures are : 1967 BIGMEN , made in HONG KONG
these players have Hong Kong engraved on the bottom side of each player. They
are a little larger than the other figures. They have black shoes and are a
little over an inch high. BIGMEN still sell for as much as 50.00 to 3 or 400.00
per 11 man team. The next most sought after TUDOR figures are known as 1969
HOGLEGS . HOGLEG players are smaller than BIGMEN and only 4 players are marked
Hong Kong on the bottom of their base. HOGLEGS sell anywhere from 10.00 to
150.00 per team. The next type of TUDOR players came out in 1970 . These were
called CHICKENLEGS. CHICKEN LEGS were still NFL teams with black shoes, but
none have the Hong Kong marking. CHICKENLEGS still sell for 10.00 to about
30.00 depending on the team. In the mid 70’s Tudor switched production to Haiti
and the Haiti figures are identified by 2 little burs on each side of the
bottom of their bases. Haiti figures and Hong Kong CHICKENLEGS still pull about
the same amount value wise. After Haiti production. Figures went to white shoes
and basically have a value of 3 to 7.00 per team.
I added a 1970's
plastic bobblehead with freckles on his face. I had never seen that one before.
Also, a 4 inch and 5 1/2 inch dolls made by Dakin in 1989. I think they are
what was referred to as "Bendies", but I can't find any other
information on them. A super great find was a 1983 PVC Huddles mascot figurine.
Even though it is only 2 inches tall, it is a highly sought out collectible. I
have seen them go for $30.00. Mine is extremely rare, as it is NIP...New In
Package.
I have topped off my Starting Lineup collection with the elusive Jimbo Covert figure. Tuff Stuff lists a value of $400.00, but we all know better than that. I have also added a dozen or so loose figures, and Covert happens to be one of those, as well. When it rains, it pours.
Of course I have added more bobbleheads to my existing collection of those. I have the 2006 Blatinum versions of Tommie Harris, Bernard Berrian and Muhsin Muhammad. In addition I have the new 2006 "Knucklhead" bobbles of Muhammad and Urlacher.
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SAMS, Inc is well respected in the Bobblehead doll industry as making a product of more unique and better quality. While most dolls today are of resin material, their's are made from a porcelain/ceramic type material. I have purchased #2437/3000 of both Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, which were manufactured in 1998. The value on these is about $75.00 each (presently).
One of my favorite things that I have added to my collection is a large (5 inch tall) Christmas ornament that was designed by Connie Payton for the Payton foundation. It was available shortly after Walter's death and represents Soldier Field and Walter's legend.
The following are a few more do dads of Brian Urlacher...his Knucklehead bobble, a 2006 Forever Collectibles Christmas ornament, a 10" acrylic standee and a cute little votive urlacher candle.
I have a ceramic player doll made by SAM, Inc. in 1995, fairly rare. Rumor has it that the paint wasn't dry when they shipped and most were recalled. Only 1,000 have supposedly made it into the seconday market. I will also show you a 2002 Pacific "Heads Up" bobble of Anthony Thomas and a 2002 Sports Illustrated piece. Pacific sent out bobbleheads with cases of their card products.
And of course, we have THIS young man....Rex Grossman. This is a Draft Day Bobble that stands about 10-12 inches tall.
I have, however,
become more "picky" on what I choose to add to my already massive
collection. I am quite interested in older stuff now (probably because I own
quite a bit of the newer items). I acquired another older bobblehead from the
60s. Collector's refer to this edition as the 1965-67"Realistic Face"
nodder. The one I purchased is a tad bit distressed on the back of the head and
has a small crack in his jaw, but he displays well regardless. The item was
actually listed on Ebay twice. the first guy bought it for $59.00 and
immediately went for a profitable resale. I then bought it from him for $19.00,
AND HE THANKED ME GRACIOUSLY FOR MY BUSINESS! LOL! In near mint condition this
doll would be worth $200-$250.
My wife and I parted ways for one shopping trip. My job was to find some superman and batman action figures that we were to donate to some needy children. Naturally I went to Toys R Us and found exactly what I needed for the kids. Of course, being the big kid THAT I AM, I just so happened to run across the new 2007 Offensive Players Team set, offered by McFarlane Sports Figures. They have the Bears' starters (except Benson is included, and not Jones) from Super Bowl XLI. The figures are 2 inches tall and come packaged in a nice display...
Next I have added some 2008, 2009 and 2010 Bobbleheads
http://bearfanatic34.blogspot.com/2006/05/bobbleheads_31.html
Monday Night Football singing and dancing bobblead...
This guy is called a Metro 'Bump and Go'. He walks around and bumps into things and bounces off and continues his trek (hence, the "bump" and "go")
2011 McFarlane Playmakers - Devin Hester
2012 Oyo figures. These things are tiny little guys about an inch tall that you put together like leggos, I think. They are getting $12+ a piece for these dumb things.
Here is a copy of the marketing hype: Name: Jay Cutler [Chicago Bears]
Series: OYO NFL Football Mini Figures
Release Date: October 2012
For ages: 4 and up
*Notes: Compatible with Lego, BrickArms and other building bricks!
I bought s neat grouping of 1976 Homeco metal wall hangings that have been customized already. With a little planning and changing, I see great plans for these in the future. Wink, wink.
Adding to my 1983 collections of have purchsed the "white" Tonka figure and a 21 inch inflatable Huddles.
The Trudy Bears from the early eighties have always been added to my stuffed collection.
And yes, they are ALL different.
In 1994, the NFL must have had a big contract with Warner Brothers. There was a lot of cartoon based stuff that was created. I have several Flintstone items, Taz and Tweety etc.etc.
1999 Nanco Cheerleader Bear
20 inch "The Pro Bear"
Mickey - I think he was sold with a blanket accessory. 17 inches tall
I love these team ornaments. For about 5 years they had the same pose and just changed the face colors and numbers. It must have been so much work because now all the jerseys and players are 00. I should get a picture of the group of ornaments that I have.
Found it ! The first one has Urlacher, Marty Booker and Grossman. The next year was Urlacher and Briggs holding up Hester. Then came Grossman, Urlacher and Cedric Benson. They gave up and finally went generic with all the players wearing 00. lol
That should be Victorias Secret Pink Secret Dog
I found this "Miggle" (Tudor) electric football player, the QB version.
Here is my cabinet with mini-figures:
Frogs
Gnomes, etc.
Just picked up a Trudy Cheerleading Bear, a set of 1999 Nesting dolls, a new Rallymen Cutler doll and a 1999 small bobblehead key chain still in the package.
I found some small 2 inch figures that I did not even know existed. They are 1994 Micro Stars, and included in the series were Chicago Bears Steve McMichael and Richard Dent. I have them both (can't find my pic of McMichael) Oops. Found it.
Bought another set, don't know why....lol
Here's an old page from 2006 with other Bobbleheads.
http://bearfanatic34.blogspot.com/2006/05/bobbleheads_31.html
Update: I added a 1980's Jim McMahon shelf doll, A set of Lil Teammates from 2012 and a limited edition 2013 Jay Cutler "Varsity Jacket" bobblehead.
I do have a separate collection of "Russ" items. Russ was known for it's trolls, so I picked up a couple of odd ones. The first one is 4.5 inches tall and made of a plastic/rubber material, and the second one is a 10 inch doll. I'm not quite sure why the "BEARS" stitching is inside out.
Here are all of my Teddy Bears:
Trudy
Dakin
Cool Beans
I had to have this Gund Gridiron Bear because I am "The BearFanatic34" and it is hilarious.
I bought a large Chicago Bears patch that might just cover up that All Star patch.
Original Cabbage Patch Doll in Bears' clothes
New Puppet to add to my Puppet collection
Jasmine
2014 McFarlane - Brandon Marshall variant
Celebrating 100 years at Wrigley Field, Chicago's greatest athletes were made into bobblehead giveaways. Red Grange.
And included in my collection of silly, animated singers and dancers, I am pleased to introduce Gemmy:
Wearing his Team Jersey, Wig and Foam Finger- By Gemmy
He even Shakes his Hiney!
Standing 14" Tall and is in Very Good Condition
This is one of the best Props that a Bears Fan could possibly Own!
When something Great Happens in the Game- Press his Button and he will give you a Victory Cheer!
He is Dressed to the T with his Bears Jersey, Black and Orange Wig,
And the Huge #1 Foam Finger!
Condition is Very Good
No damage, breaks or issues with his operation
Clothes, Wig and Foam Finger are all clean with no rips, marks or stains
His Face and Arms are all clean with no marks or damage
Batteries were added and are included
No box or instruction sheet is included
Press the Button on his base to activate his Fun
He sings all kinds of different cheers and chants
Like " Are You ALL Ready for This?"
As this Song plays he Dances and Spins around in a 360
And my Favorite part is how he shakes his big Hiney!
He yells Defense, Charge, Yea Baby- and More!!!!
If you Love Football and the Chicago Bears
This is a Must Have Game Day Prop to Have!
Doesn't take up too much space either
Stands 14" Tall and measures 10 1/2"W x 6 1/2"D
Base measures 5 1/2" in diameter x 1 1/2"H
Ashton Drake Dolls
2021 Hallmark Ornament Khalil Mack
Steve McMichael Texas Bobblehead |
Urlacher Danbury Mint |
Mike Singletary Danbury Mint |
1960's Hartland Statues (I finally got the "Lineman" to go with my "Running Back" Condition is extremely good |
Justin Fields 2021 Draft Day Bobblehead
Brand New 2022 Dragon Imports Figures, regular and "chase" |
2022 FOCO Fan Cave Bobblehead |
2022 Spongebob Square Pants Bobblehead |
SpringyLegs Bobblehead |
I love this ornament!..I bought it because all 3 of those players got traded or waived.
Little clip on fella...squeeze him and he opens up his arms to clip onto something |
1960's Kissing Nodders Kissing sets were made from 1962-1964. Slightly smaller (5.5") and feature a player with his eyes closed being kissed by either a majorette or cheerleader |
Original Killer McBash kit before painting |
Funko Pop Gold 5 inch AND 12 Inch |
Leggo-like Jay Cutler 2-3 inches tall |
Red Grange 100 Year Bobblehead SGA (Stadium Giveaway 2019) |
2022 Day of The Dead Bobblehead |
2008 Series 18 loose Devin Hester McFarlane |
Darnell Wright 2023 Draft Day Bobblehead added to my other Draft Day figures of Urlacher, Grossman, Trubisky and Fields |
Football Building Block Mini figure (2inch leggo-type thingy) Kind of a stupid purchase by me, but what the heck |
Mini Dashboard Bobble - fairly rare and somewhat expensive - about 4 inches tall? |
COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE TEAM SPORTS AMERICA CHICAGO BEARS 16 inch STATUE - Canadian Figure?
Good ole Eddie's FOCO Bobblehead came out after he was cut from the team. Whoops! Way to go FOCO!
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