Van Exel Figure Appraisal

Vintage 1989 Kenner Starting Lineup Nick Van Exel Los Angeles Lakers Action Figure

This is a vintage sports collectible featuring a plastic action figure of Nick Van Exel in his Los Angeles Lakers uniform. The figure is approximately 4 to 5 inches in height and is constructed from molded PVC or similar plastic materials. It depicts the player in a dynamic action pose, crouched and dribbling an orange basketball with his left hand. The figure wears the iconic Lakers home yellow jersey and shorts with purple and white trim, featuring the number 9 and 'LAKERS' across the chest. The player is depicted with a bald head and realistic facial features for the era. He is wearing white athletic socks and white high-top sneakers. The figure is permanently attached to a thin, yellow trapezoidal plastic base designed to keep the toy upright during display. The paint application shows minor signs of age-related wear, with small scuffs and paint transfer visible on the joints and edges of the shorts. This item originated from the 1990s Starting Lineup series produced by Kenner, specifically dating to the player's early career with the Lakers. The craftsmanship is typical for mass-produced sports toys of the period, emphasizing poseability and team branding over high-end detail. The overall condition appears to be Good to Very Good, showing light play wear but no major breaks or missing limbs.