1998 Starting Lineup Appraisal

Mark McGwire 1998 Edition Starting Lineup Action Figure with Baseball Card

This item is a 1998 Edition Starting Lineup action figure featuring legendary baseball player Mark McGwire, produced by Kenner. The figure depicts McGwire in a kneeling pose, holding a baseball bat, with distinct red cleats and knee pads, and wearing a gray uniform with the sleeves rolled up. He has a beard and is wearing a black batting helmet or cap. The figure rests on a vibrant green base, likely intended to represent a baseball field. The overall construction appears to be molded plastic, painted to accurately represent the player and his uniform. It is encased in its original, unopened blister packaging, indicating a 'New Old Stock' (NOS) condition. The packaging itself is a blue cardboard backing card with 'STARTING LINEUP' prominently displayed at the top, along with '1998 EDITION'. The 'Home Run History' logo is also visible, suggesting this figure might commemorate his historic home run chase that year. A baseball card featuring Mark McGwire in a different pose, with 'RECORD BREAKER' text, is included within the blister pack alongside the figure. The card shows him in an action shot, likely a follow-through from a swing. The packaging shows minimal to no wear, suggesting excellent preservation. The age range 'AGES 4 TO 104' is printed on the bottom left of the card. The item's pristine, still-sealed condition significantly contributes to its collector value.