Mcfarlane Nhl
Mcfarlane Nhl
Are you a collector of Sports Memorabilia?
Looking for something unique and different?
Something authentic?
Something for a gift or present?
If so then McFarlane’s Sports Picks action figures are exactly what you need.
McFarlanes are one of the top action figure manufacturers in the world. They have been producing action figures since the mid-nineties and have since gained a worldwide reputation for their excellent sculpting, paintwork and detail.
Initially the company concentrated on horror and movie related figures like so many other manufacturers. One of their most popular series of figures was their Movie Maniacs line which included the likes of Michael Myers, Freddy Kreuger, Chucky and Leatherface.
Company founder and creator of the Spawn comic book character, Todd McFarlane, gained popularity writing and illustrating on the Spiderman comic book before creating Spawn.
Much of the company’s core products have as a result been centered around the Sawn character but over the years McFarlanes have broadened their appeal and the licenses that they have.
Todd McFarlane has always been an avid collector of sports memorabilia as well as part owner of the Edmonton Oilers hockey team so it was only a matter of time until they started to produce sport figures.
After many months of painstaking negotiations McFarlane’s finally announced that their inaugural set of Sports Picks figures would be released in 2001.
The inaugural set of figures was for 6 NHL figures. Initially many fans, and collectors, were skeptical as to whether McFarlane’s could produce figures of the standard that the fans would not only demand but expect and at a reasonable.
But once fans and collectors were quickly won over when they saw the excellent quality of the sculpting and paintwork as well as care and attention to detail. Each figure was an exact replica of the player complete with all the relevant logos and emblems on their kit and any relevant equipment or paraphanialiar
The choice of hockey rather than basketball or football may seem a strange choice to many but don’t forget that the decision was highly influenced by Todd McFarlane who is not only a huge hockey fan but also part owner of the Edmonton Oilers hockey team.
After the huge success of the NHL figures, McFarlane’s managed to negotiate contracts for the remaining North American sports with its pinnacle being the announcement in Feb 2002 at the American International Toy Fair in New York that they would be producing Major League Baseball figures.
This announcement heralded a great personal triumph for Todd McFarlane who had been unable to secure the MLB license for sometime. In fact McFarlanes solicitations were pretty much ignored and the figures he sent as samples were returned unopened until he bought the Barry Bonds 750 ball for $2,000,000. The, suddenly they began to take notice of him and granted McFarlanes a license for producing official MLB figures gaving him his fourth license in a top North American sport, after clinching contracts with the NFL, NBA and NHL.
Since their initial release back in 2001 McFarlane’s Sports Picks figures have gained a huge following with both collectors and fans due to their excellent detail and sculpting and as a result they have become the benchmark by which others are measured.
McFarlane’s have lovingly and carefully recreated some of America’s greatest sports personalities, including the likes of David Ortiz and Barry Bonds in the MLB, Wayne Gretzky and
Each of the individual lines also includes several different series general consisting of:
- A regular series- these are the regularly released figures, i.e. Series 1-19
- Legends- generally veteran players who have either retired or have been voted into the Hall of Fame
- Collectors Edition- Specially released and limited edition figures generally only sold through the Online Collectors Club
- Exclusives- These figure are generally event, stadium or exhibition exclusives only available at these specific places for a limited period or exclusive to a distributor or retailer such as Diamond Comics or Wal-Mart.
As a one time player and lifelong collector of sport memorabilia this has given Todd McFarlane the opportunity to use his company’s vast talents to produce figures that would be truly representative of the players and that fans, collectors and the player would be proud of.
Each 6 inch figure comes in its own classic McFarlane’s Sports Picks clamshell packaging, accessories and apparel and a custom base for its display.
Lines currently available in the McFarlanes Sports Picks series are:
- NBA Basketball
- NHL & NHPLA Hockey
- MLB Baseball
- NFL American Football
So, if you’re into sports and look for something other than cards to collect then these is probably just what you’re looking for.
Colin Dorman
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Are you a sports fan? Whether you’re into Football, Baseball, Basketball or Hockey, McFarlanes cover all the major sports. Check out these Sports Action Figures and be prepared to be amazed.
Online action figure price guide?
I’m looking for an online price guide for action figures & collectibles. Mostly need it for McFarlane’s NHL & NHL Legends series, and also for Marvel Legends series. Thanks for your help.
Hi,
I shop a lot and to save time and money I use cheapest prices search engine. Almost every merchant is there and over a million consumer written reviews. You will find many other ways that will help you with questions.
You can shop online or you can go to a merchant and use the toll free phone number if you feel more comfortable shopping like that.
There are merchant reviews, product reviews, compare by brand and a lot more. I hope I helped you and I wish you good luck.
Todd Mcfarlane scans NHL players for figure designs.
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McFarlane NHL MARTIN BRODEUR TEAM CANADA $24.99 |
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**MCFARLANE NHL LEGENDS 1 WAYNE GRETZKY EDMONTON OILERS WHITE VARIANT RARE** $9.99 |
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**MCFARLANE NHL LEGENDS 1 YVAN COURNOYER VARIANT MONTREAL CANADIENS WHITE** $14.99 |
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**MCFARLANE NHL 4 JOCELYN THIBAULT VARIANT RED JERSEY CHASE BLACKHAWKS NIB** $9.99 |
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**MCFARLANE NHL GROSNOR EXCLUSIVE JASON SPEZZA OTTAWA SENATORS WHITE NIB** $9.99 |
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**MCFARLANE NHL 2 TOMMY SALO EDMONTON OILERS BLUE JERSEY RARE NIB** $9.99 |
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MCFARLANE NHL SERIES 2 BOSTON BRUINS JOE THORNTON VARIANT CHASE CL ACTION FIGURE $34.99 |
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Mcfarlane NHL 24 Jonathan Toews White Jersey I COMBINE SHIPPING ! $9.99 |
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MCFARLANE NHL 4**RYAN SMYTH**WHITE OILERS JERSEY $8.00 |
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MCFARLANE NHL LEGENDS 4**BOBBY ORR**BLACK BRUINS JERSEY*INT’L PKGE 3 LANGUAGE $39.95 |
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MCFARLANE NHL 4**RYAN SMYTH**BLUE VARIANT OILERS JERSEY $13.50 |
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MCFARLANE NHL SERIES 5 DAN CLOUTIER BRAND NEW $12.99 |
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MCFARLANE NHL LEGEND SERIES 2 JOHN BELIVEAU BRAND NEW CHASE VARIANT $64.99 |
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MCFARLANE NHL SERIES 4 BRENDAN SHANAHAN BRAND NEW $9.99 |
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MCFARLANE NHL SERIES 3 MARK MESSIER BRAND NEW $14.99 |
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75th Anniversary Hockey Heroes & History Molstar Communications, producer of condensed decades of memorable hockey material into 90 minutes of unforgettable NHL hockey; its heroes and history, in commemoration of the National Hockey League’s 75th Anniversary. With Lanny McDonald as host and Brian McFarlane, Dick Irvin and Ron MacLean to provide expert commentary, Hockey Heroes and History is without equal in the information it provides … |
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Milan Lucic Boston Bruins NHL Jr. Wall Decal $34.99 Boston Bruins – Fathead Fathead Junior Wall Graphics – Milan Lucic Boston Bruins NHL Fathead Junior Wall Graphics – Item: 15-15235… |
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McFarlane Toys NHL Sports Picks Series 4 Action Figures Brendan Shanahan White Jersey $12.24 … |
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McFarlane Toys NHL Sports Picks Legends Series 1 Action Figure: Yvan Cournoyer (Montreal Canadiens) Red Jersey $24.95 … |
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McFarlane Toys NHL Sports Picks Legends Series 1 Action Figure Frank Mahovlich (Toronto Maple Leafs) Blue Jersey $4.95 Frank Mahovlich, left wing, Toronto Maple Leafs, No. 27, is sculpted helmetless speeding down the ice after the puck…. |
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McFarlane Toys NHL Sports Picks Series 28 Action Figure Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) Black Jersey $11.99 The NHL poster boy. Player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sidney Crosby appears in a brandnew pose in NHL 28, captured as he follows through on a wicked slap shot. This is the fifth figure for the Penguins captain, but also his first new sculpt since 2009 and the first time ever offering Crosby in a shooting pose…. |
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McFarlane Toys NHL Sports Picks Series 19 Action Figure Bernie Parent (Philadelphia Flyers) Orange Jersey $18.90 BERNIE PARENT MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NHL HOCKEY SERIES 19. Measures 5 inches at top of mask. Articulated at neck, wrists and knees. Includes stick and 6-inch wide by 3.5-inch deep custom base. From McFarlane Toys… |
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McFarlane Toys NHL Sports Picks Series 27 Action Figure Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) $12.99 Measures 5 5/8 inches at top of helmet. Articulated at neck, wrists and knees. Includes stick and puck. Custom base is 6 inches wide by 3 inches deep…. |
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McFarlane Toys NHL Sports Picks Series 2 Action Figure:Chris Pronger(St. Louis Blues) White Jersey (McFarlane’s Sports Picks) $9.05 Chris Pronger, St. Louis Blues defenseman, No. 44, is ready to knock down an airborne puck and play it forward… |
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Alex Ovechkin: NHL Superstar (Playmakers) $17.21 … |
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