The Best Michael Jordan Figures Money Can Buy

For those who are very familiar with basketball memorabilia, action figures based on NBA superstars have been a popular trend among hobbyists in recent years. These action figures are produced by various companies such as Corinthian, Upper Deck, Kenner, and of course McFarlane. Kenner is a longtime manufacturer of pro basketball and college action figures. They were extremely popular throughout the 1990s because the NBA was pretty much in its peak thanks to Michael Jordan. Kenner did produce a small number of Michael Jordan action figures, but they were very scarce. You would only find them in very popular hobby shops located in large cities such as New York or Los Angeles. Shortly after Michael Jordan's second retirement from the Chicago Bulls in 1998, the NBA opened its very own store in New York's trendy Fifth avenue area.

McFarlane is another entertainment brand that produces action figures dedicated to the world's most prominent athletes. McFarlane's figures are well known for having a degree of articulation in both their arms and legs. My personal favorite basketball figure by McFarlane would have to be the ultra rare Manu Ginobili figure because of the amazing athletic pose it has. The Ginobili figure was released back in 2005 when the San Antonio Spurs won their third crown against the mighty Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately for Spurs fans, they cannot be found it stores due to its extreme popularity. You may have a decent shot at finding the Ginobili figure at New York's NBA Store.

As of today, Upper Deck is king when it comes to designing Michael Jordan figurines. Their brand of figures is called Pro Shots they and can easily be found at your local hobby shop for about sixteen to twenty dollars each. Each figure stands at about seven inches long without the bases they are accommodated with. Their paint jobs are precise and remarkable because you cannot spot any flaws on them. For those who are fans of golf, Pro Shots have also released their version of a Tiger Woods figure. Woods is currently the best golfer in the world, but due to his affairs with many women, his merchandise has taken somewhat of a blow in sales. Right now is the best time to buy his merchandise since they are much cheaper.