Hasbro Announces They Are Brining Back Starting Lineup Sports Figures

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by Jay Cochran
April 18, 2022

Hasbro today announced that they are bringing back Starting Lineup figures. If you are not familiar, they were figures based on professional athletes for things like Major League baseball, NBA and more in the 80s and 90s. The figures were originally made by Kenner and then later Hasbro. No other details have been provided at this time for this new line other than it looks like it will launch September 22, 2022. If you like sports figures, then this is a story you will probably want to keep tabs on. We will update as more details become available.

UPDATE: Hasbro has issued an official press release:

Today, Hasbro, Inc., in partnership with Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, announced the official re-launch of the Starting Lineup brand, an iconic sports collectibles brand. Set to launch this fall, the new product line will continue its legacy of bringing fans and collectors their favorite athletes in action figure form. Starting September 22, products from the Starting Lineup brand will be available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse and across the Fanatics network of online sites, including Fanatics.com and official league stores.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing back one of the most beloved sports collectibles brands of all time, Starting Lineup, and to be teaming up with Fanatics for its highly anticipated return this fall,” said Eric Nyman, President and COO of Hasbro. “The fast-growing sports collectibles category presents great opportunities to connect with fans of all ages, and we’ve got many exciting announcements to come from the brand in the months ahead.”

Originally launched in 1988, the Starting Lineup brand developed a massive following by bringing enthusiasts figures of their favorite all-star players from a variety of sports for more than a decade. The return of the brand will introduce an all-new era of notable athletes to its classic heritage with figures featuring design like never before.

“Hasbro’s Starting Lineup is an iconic collectibles brand, and Fanatics is thrilled to be the exclusive partner to help re-launch this historic product line and introduce a new generation of sports stars to fans and collectors everywhere,” said Jack Boyle, Fanatics Commerce Global Co-President of Direct-to-Consumer.

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The Mad Bubbler - 2022-12-22 @ 4:11 pm

On 12/18/2022 at 8:42 PM, McYote said:
I 100% agree. The NFT brings literally zero value to me. Id much rather pay $40 and get no NFT. They are really neat figures tho!

Oh, I didn't even realize NFTs were part of it. Yeah, I have no interest- that adds zero value to me. Actual trading cards? Sure. NFTs? Nah.

Roadpigmaster - 2022-12-19 @ 3:16 am

24 minutes ago, McYote said:
Theyll definitely get my money for Jordan, Rodman, and Pippen

Patrick Ewing, Clide Drexler, Charles Barkley, John Stockton, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, etc...

McYote - 2022-12-19 @ 2:43 am

On 12/16/2022 at 2:44 PM, The Mad Bubbler said:
These are well-done, and I know there are a lot of licensing costs involved, but for this kind of pricing, they'd probably have to do a Jordan to get me to bite. I wonder if they'll do legends, or if that adds another layer of licensing? Kareem, Shaq, Wilt Chamberlain, etc. sure would be cool.

Theyll definitely get my money for Jordan, Rodman, and Pippen

McYote - 2022-12-19 @ 2:42 am

On 11/22/2022 at 6:33 PM, memocromatico said:
I want them... but not for 50. I really want Morant, but the price is too high. The NFT means nothing to me.

I 100% agree. The NFT brings literally zero value to me. Id much rather pay $40 and get no NFT. They are really neat figures tho!

The Mad Bubbler - 2022-12-16 @ 8:44 pm

These are well-done, and I know there are a lot of licensing costs involved, but for this kind of pricing, they'd probably have to do a Jordan to get me to bite. I wonder if they'll do legends, or if that adds another layer of licensing? Kareem, Shaq, Wilt Chamberlain, etc. sure would be cool.

memocromatico - 2022-12-15 @ 11:03 pm

Now would be an awesome time to win the forum's giveaway to get my hands on more than just the one I plan on getting

JayC - 2022-12-15 @ 9:10 pm

Hasbro's first wave of 6" NBA Starting Lineup figures which where initially released as Pulse exclusives are now available at our sponsors BigBadToyStore and Entertainment Earth. This wave includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Luka Don?i?, Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Ja Morant, Jayson Tatum and Trae Young.

memocromatico - 2022-11-23 @ 12:33 am

I want them... but not for 50. I really want Morant, but the price is too high. The NFT means nothing to me.

Outsiders - 2022-11-21 @ 11:05 pm

The more I see these... The more I miss the McFarlane NBA figures...

JayC - 2022-11-21 @ 1:14 pm

Thanks to Derek Baker we have a in-hand look at Hasbro's first wave of 6" NBA Starting Lineup figures which are being sold as Pulse exclusives. This wave includes the following players:-Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)-Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)-Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)-Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)-Luka Don?i? (Dallas Mavericks)-Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)-Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)-LeBron James (LA Lakers)

Check out the in-hand images below. These figures have started shipping out to folks who pre-ordered them from Hasbro.