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Do You Collect Mattel NBA Figures?
Mattel NBA Figures were first produced in 1998 after Hasbro lost the license to produce NBA figures to Mattel Inc. who were awarded the exclusive license to produce toys and games for the NBA. Mattel's deal however came at a difficult time for the NBA who faced the retirement of superstar Michael Jordan at the end of this season.
Also the behavior of many players both on and off the court was souring the games name and fans were beginning to get bored of their high demands, pay increases and attitudes. Many of the games sponsors where considering pulling out of licensing deals due to these concerns. Expectations were high at the time and Mattel planned to use the NBA logos in its Cabbage Patch dolls and Hot Wheels as well as Mattel NBA Figures and collectible lines in order to encourage a greater range of buyers. The NBA also had high expectations of Mattel's ability to "really get behind us because this is their only major sports licensing deal", as an NBA spokeswoman was quoted saying. Mattel released a series of basketball figures with the NBA license including:
The first sets of Mattel NBA Figures, released in 1998, were the NBA Jam basketball figures which were small 3-inch figures with oversized heads similar to the Corinthian Headliners. Then in 1999 they released a larger 7-inch version of Ultra Jam figures. Mattel also released a series of NBA Superstar basketball figures. These figures were 6-inches in height and resembled the players and like the earlier Kenner Starting Lineup figures each one came with a trading card from Upper Deck. Mattel also released a line of 13-inch NBA Shooting Sensations "dolls" which were produced in 1999 and were a Barbie style doll aimed at trying to attract more girls into the "sport".
Mattel NBA Jams Figures1998 Mattel NBA Jams 3-inch Figures Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers black uniform Anfernee Penny Hardaway Orlando Magic blue uniform Antoine Walker Boston Celtics Green uniform Charles Barkley Houston Rockets Blue uniform Damon Stoudmire Portland Trailblazers David Robinson San Antonio Spurs Dennis Rodman Chicago Bulls Drivin' and Stylin - Tim Hardaway vs. Anfernce Penny Hardaway Miami Heat - Orlando Magic Glen Rice Charlotte Hornets Light blue uniform Grant Hill Detroit Pistons Light blue uniform Jason Kidd Phoenix Suns Keith Van Horn New Jersey Nets Dark blue uniform Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Purple uniform Michael Jordan Red Jersey Chicago Bulls Red uniform - different pose than white Michael Jordan White Jersey Chicago Bulls White uniform - different pose than red One on One Action - Jason Kidd vs. John Stockton - Pin Point Passes Phoenix Suns - Utah Jazz Reggie Miller Indiana Pacers Black with yellow pinstripes uniform Reggie Miller - Glen Rice 3-Point Aces Indiana Pacers - Charlotte Hornets Shareef Abdur-Rahim Memphis Grizzlies Teal uniform Shawn Bradley Dallas Mavericks Shawn Kemp Cleveland Cavaliers Vin Baker Seattle Supersonics Green with red uniform 1999 Mattel NBA Jam 3-inch Figure Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers Classic Matchups - Great Guards - Four pack - Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd, Damon Stoudamire, Michael Jordan Philadelphia 76ers - Portland Trailblazers - Phoenix Suns - Chicago Bulls Corliss Williamson Sacramento Kings Black uniform Damon Stoudamire Portland Trailblazers Grant Hill Detroit Pistons White uniform Jason Kidd Phoenix Suns Juwan Howard Washington Wizards Keith Van Horn Blue uniform New Jersey Nets Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Purple uniform Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls One on One Action - Dennis Rodman - Karl Malone - Wrestlin' for the Rebound Chicago Bulls One on One Action - Kobe Bryant - Grant Hill - Finishin' the Break Los Angeles Lakers - Detroit Pistons One on One Action - Michael Jordan - David Robinson - Maximum Air Chicago Bulls - San Antonio Spurs Reggie Miller Indiana Pacer Rodney Rodgers Los Angeles Clippers Red uniform Shawn Bradley Dallas Mavericks Blue uniform
1999 Mattel NBA Ultra Jams 7-inch FiguresAnfernee Penny Hardaway Orlando Magic Light blue uniform - limited to 25,000 Grant Hill Detroit Pistons blue uniform - limited to 25,000 Keith Van Horn New Jersey Nets blue uniform - limited to 25,000 Kobe Bryant Purple Los Angeles Lakers uniform limited to 25,000
NBA Court Collection 6-inch FigureMichael Jordan Chicago Bulls Black with red pinstripes uniform, #45 on jersey - Limited to 25,000 Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers Black uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Antoine Walker Boston Celtics Green uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Dennis Rodman Chicago Bulls Red uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan 1998 / 1999 Season Chicago Bulls Red uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan 1998 Air Maximum All Star 1998 MVP Chicago Bulls Blue All Star uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Air Maximum All Star 1988 Chicago Bulls Light Blue AS uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Air Maximum All Star 1996 Chicago Bulls White All Star uniform, packaged with Upper Deck Michael Jordan Air Maximum Championship 1991 Chicago Bulls White uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Air Maximum Championship 1992 Chicago Bulls Red uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Air Maximum Championship 1993 Chicago Bulls White uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Air Maximum Hoop Highlights Playoff Sensation Chicago Bulls Red uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Air Maximum Hoop Highlights ROY Chicago Bulls Black pinstriped uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Air Maximum Hoop Highlights UNC Chicago Bulls White UNC uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Air Maximum Showcase Chicago Bulls Two figure set, red uniform and white uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Living Legend Chicago Bulls White uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Silver Edition Chicago Bulls Silver figure, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Super Stars Chicago Bulls White jersey, packaged with Upper Deck card Michael Jordan Then and Now Chicago Bulls Four figure set, University of North Carolina, Red, White and Black uniforms, packaged with Upper Deck card Mattel NBA Superstars 13-inch Figures Tim Duncan San Antonio Spurs Black uniform, packaged with Upper Deck card Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Purple uniform Scottie Pippen Houston Rockets Pinstripe uniform Mattel NBA Shooting Sensations- 13-inch Figure Grant Hill Detroit Pistons Blue uniform
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