{"title":"Collectible Figures (AFA Graded \u0026 Ungraded)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into premium collectible territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraded Collectible Figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection features professionally authenticated and graded figures, primarily encapsulated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFA (Action Figure Authority)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the gold standard in figure grading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Lineup sports figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to rare vintage releases, each piece is preserved in a tamper-proof case and evaluated for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econdition, packaging integrity, and overall presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 What You’ll Find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFA graded Starting Lineup figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage sports and pop culture figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-grade packaging (80, 85, 90+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and low-population collectibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💎 Why Graded Figures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerified authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term display protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong collector demand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarcity-driven value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for collectors looking to own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuseum-quality pieces with investment upside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1997-kenner-starting-lineup-nolan-ryan-jacksonville-suns-10th-year-afa-85-nm-rare-variant","title":"1997 Kenner Starting Lineup Nolan Ryan Jacksonville Suns 10th Year AFA 85 NM+ Rare Variant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a premium graded collectible featuring one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history—with a unique and rare minor league tie-in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1997 Kenner Starting Lineup Nolan Ryan 10th Year Edition figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, professionally graded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFA 85 (NM+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and preserved in a protective acrylic case. This special release includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacksonville Suns (minor league) uniform variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless common and highly collectible version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compared to standard MLB releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNolan Ryan, a Hall of Fame legend and all-time strikeout leader, remains one of the most sought-after names in sports collectibles. Variants featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor league affiliations—like the Jacksonville Suns—are produced in lower quantities and rarely surface in high-grade AFA slabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding to their long-term collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 ITEM DETAILS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kenner Starting Lineup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1997 (10th Year Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nolan Ryan (Hall of Fame)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTeam Variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jacksonville Suns (Minor League Variant) ⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AFA 85 NM+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubgrades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C85 \/ B85 \/ F80\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original figure + card + sealed packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEncapsulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AFA acrylic display case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCertification #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11155633\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💎 WHY THIS PIECE STANDS OUT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacksonville Suns minor league variation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHall of Fame legend with massive collector demand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10th Year Anniversary edition (1987–1997)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally graded and authenticated (AFA 85)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull packaging + card intact (key for value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong display appeal + scarcity factor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📈 COLLECTOR INSIGHT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor league variations in the Starting Lineup line are often \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderproduced and underappreciated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially when compared to major market MLB versions. 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Rodman collectibles continue to gain traction, and early Spurs-era items are notably tougher to locate in graded condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔒 Professionally Graded by AFA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Overall Grade: 85 (NM+) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Subgrades: C85 \/ B80 \/ F85 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Condition Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Excellent card integrity with strong color and minimal wear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bubble is clear and well-formed with no major dents or cracks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Figure is clean, centered, and securely sealed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fully protected in display case \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📈 Collector Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Rodman remains one of the most culturally relevant NBA figures of the 90s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- AFA-graded examples, especially variants, surface infrequently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Strong crossover appeal (NBA collectors + pop culture collectors) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a premium display piece suitable for serious collectors looking to add a graded Rodman example with long-term appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips securely and professionally packaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tedeschi Trading Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erookie-era status, original packaging, and figure + card pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🏀 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📅 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1997 (Rookie Year Release)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📦 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kenner Starting Lineup – 10th Year Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🔥 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extended Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🧾 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AFA 8.5 (Collector Grade)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧩 Includes original figure + sealed trading card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛡️ Encased in protective AFA display case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Piece Matters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is more than a figure—it’s a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erookie-era collectible tied to an all-time great\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🏆 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Duncan = NBA Top 10 All-Time Player\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💍 5× NBA Champion | 2× MVP | Hall of Fame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📈 Rookie-year memorabilia continues to gain traction across markets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Starting Lineup pieces are increasingly scarce in graded condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Series releases are especially desirable due to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower production and collector-focused distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding another layer of rarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFA 8.5 indicates strong overall condition with clean packaging and excellent display quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor wear consistent with grade (see photos for 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insured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal Thought:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the market continues to blend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esports cards, memorabilia, and graded collectibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, pieces like this—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erookie-era, graded, and tied to all-time legends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—stand out as increasingly desirable long-term holds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tedeschi Trading Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly-era Starting Lineup release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining nostalgic appeal with Hall of Fame legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🏀 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karl Malone (Utah Jazz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📅 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1990 Kenner Starting Lineup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🎴 Includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRookie Year Collectors Card (1985)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e + 1990 card\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🧾 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AFA 70 (EX+)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧩 Original figure + packaging fully intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛡️ Professionally encapsulated (toygrader.com)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🔥 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHall of Fame Career\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 2× MVP, 14× All-Star\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📈 One of the most statistically dominant players ever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧠 Early Starting Lineup releases (late 80s–early 90s) are gaining traction with collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎴 Dual-card inclusion adds display and collector value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile higher-grade examples are scarce, this piece still delivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong eye appeal and vintage authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent entry point into AFA-graded NBA collectibles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFA 70 (EX+) – solid mid-grade example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible wear consistent with grade (see photos)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays very well in protective case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage NBA collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtah Jazz fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Lineup collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntry-level AFA collectors looking for authenticated pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips securely (boxed + padding)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast handling (1–2 business days)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracking included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal Thought:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith growing crossover interest between 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