Late Friday, McFarlane released details of a significant shift in their SportPicks product line from a marketing and collectibility standpoint. In an effort to add further value to the chase elements of their product, McFarlane is debuting the Collector Level program. Several tiers exist within the program, each with a different production run which will be serial numbered on the figure itself. McFarlane plans to incorporate game used material and possibly autographs into the product mix. The program is still in it's developmental stages. A list of FAQ's is available on the Spawn.com website, two of which are:
If you play for the Cuban National Team and throw a 100+ mph heater, MLB GM's take notice. It seems every couple of years a young phenom matching that description manages to escape the oppressive regime in Cuba for a chance to play in the Bigs. Defecting today isn't like it was at the height of the Cold War, however, the word, and act, still carries significant meaning and despite our freedom here in the States, it's easy to forget the hardship many people endure to come here for a chance to realize their dreams.
hapman already has several rookie cards on the market, all from Topps including Bowman and Bowman Chrome. You can find a complete list of current offereings on eBay, here.
The Details: (Presell at DACardworld and Blowout Cards $61.99)
Approximate Release Date: 11/14/2009
Highlights: Look to pull (2) Race/Game-Used Memorabilia or Autographed cards per box
Configuration: 8 packs per box, 5 cards per pack
