Overview
This is a highly detailed 6-inch scale figure from the acclaimed Cooperstown Collection, capturing one of the most poignant moments in sports history.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
McFarlane Toys Cooperstown Collection Series 6 Lou Gehrig Figure
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Story
On July 4, 1939, a dying Lou Gehrig stood before a packed Yankee Stadium and declared himself the 'luckiest man on the face of the earth.' This figure immortalizes that exact second, capturing the humble tilt of his head and the weight of his 2,130…
Maker / Origin
Todd McFarlane, a legendary comic book artist, revolutionized the toy industry in the 1990s by demanding 'hyper-detail' that traditional toy companies ignored.
Condition & Value
The packaging is in poor condition with heavy creasing, edge wear, and a significant tear at the top of the card. While mint-condition examples in pristine packaging can fetch $50-$70, the significant wear, creases, and tears to this cardstock drastically reduce the collector value.
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