A few days ago, Stuart of S.R. '75 Cards fame reached out to me, stating that he had a surprise package to mail me. It didn't take long for a large padded envelope to show up at my doorstep - and inside it?
A Starting Lineup figure of Barry Larkin, still in the package!
Loyal readers may be surprised to learn that this is my first Starting Lineup figurine of Barry Larkin! I do try to collect the Starting Lineup baseball cards of Larkins, but I haven't ever chased the figurines. In part, due to cost and storage space, but also because, as a kid, I never owned any Starting Lineup figures. Thus, this was an extra fun surprise to find in the mail! Even better, I do own the baseball card that comes with this figurine, so I don't have to feel conflicted about whether to open the packaging or not. Okay, I'm still somewhat conflicted because part of me wants to open it up, but I guess for now I'll leave it in the packaging and add to my shelf of Barry Larkin bobbleheads!
The figure itself is pretty cool looking, I love the fully detailed uniform (including those lovely stirrup socks). Barry's making a play over second base, perhaps fielding a throw from the catcher on an attempted stolen base?
Many, many thanks to Stuart for the gift!
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