The picture shows an early sixties Fred Kail 10 inch bank, a 1961 Roko rubber Bears doll, a 1962-64 Kissing Player Nodder and a rare 1977 Team Mate Action Figure. The nodder originally came with a matching Majorette doll that I have yet to acquire. The pair can reach a value of $475.00. I bought the 1977 Action Team Mate (the African American player version)to compliment my other figure that I already possess. The foot was broken, but I glued it on anyway (I know, as a collector you are probably not supposed to do that)...the figure is pictured on the far right
Fred Kail is a renowned Sports Artist who in 1958 was commissioned to create a 10 foot tall statue of Johnny Unitas, which still stands now outside of the Stadium in Baltimore. His popularity grew in the early sixties and many of his unique figurines and banks were made available to the public. These have become popular collectibles in recent years. Mine shows some wear, but I've been wanting one for quite some time, so I was willing to accept that fact. Apparently it was part of a promotion from the 2nd National Bank of Danville.
I have topped off my Starting Lineup collection with the elusive Jimbo Covert figure. Tuff Stuff lists a value of $400, but we all know better than that.
I have also added a dozen or so loose figures, and Covert happens to be one of those, as well. When it rains, it pours.
Of course I have added more bobbleheads to my existing collection of those. I have the 2006 Blatinum versions of Tommie Harris, Bernard Berrian and Muhsin Muhammad. In addition I have the new 2006 "Knucklhead" bobbles of Muhammad and Urlacher.
.SAMS, Inc is well respected in the Bobblehead doll industry as making a product of more unique and better quality. While most dolls today are of resin material, their's are made from a porcelain/ceramic type material. I have purchased #2437/3000 of both Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, which were manufactured in 1998. The value on these is about $75.00 each (presently).
One of my favorite things that I have added to my collection is a large (5 inch tall) Christmas ornament that was designed by Connie Payton for the Payton foundation. It was available shortly after Walter's death and represents Soldier Field and Walter's legend.
The following are a few more do dads of Brian Urlacher...his Knucklehead bobble, a 2006 Forever Collectibles Christmas ornament, a 10" acrylic standee and a cute little votive urlacher candle.
My transporter die cast collection is now up to date (1990 -2006) with the addition of these 2 new trucks:
And a couple of miscellaneous items: a rotating musical bear that plays Twinkle, twinkle Little Star and a Rare 50 year Anniversary of Snap on Tools Wrench. The wrench has "Chicago Bears" machined and tooled into the handle.
Oh yeah, and a neat lava lamp...
