The Yasiel Puig McFarlane Figurines are Now Available

The McFarlane MLB Series 32 figurines are now out, and it includes Cuban slugging sensation Yasiel Puig.  Head over to your favorite hobby shop or toy store to find one.

Of special note, there are at least three different versions available.  Directly below is the normal Puig figurine and its packaging.  It shows Puig in his home white uniform.

 

 

This next figurine is considered the Bronze Collector Level Yasiel Puig action figure.  They are limited to just 2,000 serial numbered figurines.  As you can see, this action figure features a rather large over-sized head - like, freakishly big.

The scarcest figurine is below.  It is the Silver Level Variant, numbered to only 750 copies and features Yasiel Puig in the Dodger road grey uniform.

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Blog Kiosk: 11/18/2013 - Dodgers Links - Kershaw Won the Branch Rickey Award, a Puig McFarlane Figurine and 4 New Dodger Minor Leaguers

Guess where Adrian Gonzalez went?  Pic above via his twitter @AdrianTitan23.

• Via Thomas Harding at MLB.com, "Humanitarian Kershaw gets Branch Rickey Award".
• True to the Blue tells us that Yasiel Puig will be getting a McFarlane figurine in 2014 - for MLB Series 32.  It is set to be released in April 2014, and 2 collector chase figurines will be made available.  One scarce variation will include a "big head" and white uniform, and another will feature Puig in a grey road uniform.  Go here to see a pic of it.
• Mike Pettriello at Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness writes, "Deadline Nearing To Protect Prospects From Rule V Draft".
• Ross Gasmer at Dodgers Nation keeps us informed of some Minor League Dodger free agent signings - Juan Gonzalez, Justin Souza, J.C. Boscan, and Jamie Romak.
• Via Jon Rosen at LA Kings Insider, "Dodger Stadium tickets on sale Tuesday".

Tickets to the Stadium Series game between the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks at Dodger Stadium on January 25 will go on sale to the public via Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster.ca at 10:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday, November 19.

• Via Ron Cervenka at Think Blue LA, "The Little Pony rides off into the sunset".  It's all about fan favorite Nick Punto.
• Zack Hample shares some great old photos from Olympic Stadium in Montreal, home of the Expos.

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Check This Out - A Yasiel Puig Custom MacFarlane Figurine

Last week I came across a post on the r/Dodgers reddit that featured a little bit of Dodgers themed folk art.  The Original Poster, Tonedog14, shared some photos of a MacFarlane figurine that was repurposed - that is, custom painted to look like our Cuban sensation.  So, I immediately contacted the poster and he was kind enough to allow me to share the pics here.

Wow!  This thing is great.  It almost looks a little like Puig.

I had asked a couple of follow up questions.  Unfortunately, I hadn't heard back.  Oh, well. 

I was curious about who the figurine was originally.  Based on some preliminary research, I think it may have been a 2006 Andruw Jones figurine, which is a little nerve-racking. 

From my understanding, Tonedog14's father painted this figurine and regularly sells similar creations at a Frank & Sons booth in the City of Industry.  So, if you're interested in this piece or anything like it I suggest stopping by.

According to Tonedog14 they sell these folk art pieces at $50 to $75 a piece, depending upon the amount of detail.  Their booth is located in aisle 100 at booth 127, and if you want to get in contact with them feel free to email his father here.  If you get lost look for the north east corner of the warehouse. 

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Blog Kiosk: 4/3/2013 - Dodgers Magazine, Hanley's Bobble and Jackie Robinson's Last Game-Used Glove

Above is a copy of the current Dodgers Magazine available at Dodger Stadium.

• Ellen Kershaw, wife of Clayton, is doing some blogging of her own at Kershaw's Challenge.  Check out what she had to say.
• Here's a look at the Hanley Ramirez bobblehead the Dodgers are giving away on 4/30.  Pic via twitter @Dodgers.
• Christopher Hawthorne the Los Angeles Times Architecture Critic, writes a report on the Dodger Stadium renovations.
• Dan Devine at Ball Don't Lie pens a great piece on Magic Johnson's son, and the strong level of support he receives from his parents.  I must say that although it is hardly newsworthy to note a gay son, it is noteworthy when an parent is of such a high stature within the often homophobic sports world.

"Cookie and I love E.J. and support him in every way," Magic Johnson told TMZ in a statement. "We're very proud of him."

• Check out who just signed some cards for Topps Tribute- Nomar Garciaparra.  Unfortunately, the cards show him wearing red, so it doesn't seem likely he'll be wearing Dodger Blue on them.

(twitter link: @ToppsCards)

• Roberto at Vin Scully is My Homeboy has pics up of the new Clayton Kershaw McFarlane figurine that is currently available for sale.
• Check out "21 Insane and Terrifying Pitcher Faces," via Jack Moore at BuzzFeed Sports.
• This is remarkable.  Next month, Steiner Sports will have for auction the actual game-used glove Jackie Robinson used his last 2 years in the Majors, via Sports Collectors Daily.

• John Kinsey at Busted Coverage takes a look at the best new foods available at Major League ballparks this season.
• Here's a great video of Yasiel Puig in Chattanooga talking a bit about the comparison folks have been making of him to Bo Jackson.

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Blog Kiosk: 3/25/2013

Yasiel Puig signs for some enterprising kids.  Pic via Jon SooHoo/ LA DOdgers 2013.

• Lyle Spencer at MLB.com has the story on Magic's visit to Camelback Ranch a few days ago.

"It's not about expectations, the payroll. We should want to win it. Hey, there have been expectations on them as young men way before now. They were probably the best in high school, in the college they went to. Expectations? I love it. Because it reminds me of the old Dodgers, the old Lakers. I told them, `You all had pressure. We had it too. We loved it.' I'd rather have that than no expectations."

• Vincent Bosignore at Inside the Dodgers adds tells us more about Magic's visit. 

“I call them the Ellis brothers – and I just talked to them too about this same thing. The intensity they bring every night, they’re leaders,” Johnson said “That becomes infectious to the other guys.”

• The Dodgers are on Tumblr!  Check it out here.
• Baseball Prospectus preview the Dodgers by asking 3 questions.
• Chad Billingsley is ready for the season, via Dylan Hernandez at the LA Times.
• Eric Stephen at True Blue LA tells us about the Dodger Stadium renovations that are expected, for the most part, to be completed this week.

Chief among the improvements are the new scoreboards, both on the walls and above the pavilions in right and left field. But Kasten said there are improvements on every level, and that a full list will be provided in the coming week.

• True to the Blue takes a closer look at the soon to be released Clayton Kershaw McFarlane figurine.  It will be released in May.
• Ken Rosenthal at FoxSports tells us that the WBC will be picking up some of Hanley Ramirez's salary since he was injured during tournament play.
• Below is another video from Stadium Bound featuring a closer look at the renovations at Dodger Stadium.

SATURDAY 3-23-13: Dodger Stadium renovations in progress - close-ups of some of the construction details - Installing the expensive seats behind the dugout, putting the trim on the giant video screen, spreading out and leveling the red warning track dirt, sanding, painting, pouring concrete, etc. 

See another video I posted yesterday that provides a more expansive view, here.

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Dodgers Blog Kiosk: 11/7/2012

Last week I featured the very first Baseball card sets to include the Dodgers newest wonderkid -- Yasiel Puig. Well, at that time the Leaf Valiant card was only available through a redemption card, and the actual card had yet to be seen.  Now, a copy of it is available for all to gawk over.  Above is an orange refractor parallel, numbered to only 99.

• Clayton Kershaw speaks to MLB Network Radio's Jim Duquette and Jody McDonald about a possible contract extension, and mentions that there have been no conversations.  (Hat Tip: MLB Trade Rumors)
• Dodgers prospect Onelki Garcia just made his Fall League debut, via Brandon Lennox at True Blue LA.

After a rumored oblique strain had sidelined the lefty until now, Garcia actually drew the start and continued his professional success by tossing a pair of scoreless frames. 

• Darrell Rovell at ESPN notes that the Dodgers future TV deals could be huge.

Desser estimates that a Dodgers-owned network -- a la the Yankees' YES -- could earn up to $425 million a year. If so, the team could pocket all revenue above the first $84 million without sharing, assuming MLB doesn't change its mind about the valuation. You can see where this is going.

• CRZBlue writes a great report on the last LA Chapter of SABR where Tim Leary came in to speak.
• Can you tell I miss hockey?  McFarlane Toys is making a figurine of Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings goalie and Playoff MVP Jonathan Quick; complete with a little Stanley Cup.  (Hat Tip: Life in Hockeywood)

• Sad.  Former No. 1 draft pick Brien Taylor sentenced to prison for drug sales, via Houston Mitchell at the LA Times.  This guy was one of the hottest prospects in the early 90's.  Heck, I remember selling an autographed Topps gold card of his for hundreds of dollars back then.
• If you are interested in Baseball history then you have to check out John Thorn's blog.  He is the official historian for MLB.  Today he writes, "On the Battlefront, the New York Game Takes Hold, 1861-1865."

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Blog Kiosk 3/15/2009

Go Dodgers Go!

• Here is a great write-up on Camelback Ranch by Charles Fountain of Boston.com who calls the facility the new standard for Spring Training complexes.
• Check out this awesome new McFarlane action figurine of Russell Martin. Hat Tip: Vin Scully is My Homeboy:
• Check out the souvenir AL Championship ring the Rays will be handing out to fans in April.
• RIP John Odom. Some of you may recall John Odom. He was the young minor leaguer who was traded for 10 Prairie Sticks maple baseball bats last year. Unfortunately, John Odom has been found dead of an accidental drug overdose.
• Former Dodger GM Paul DePodesta writes a helpful guide about Pre-Arbitration Players.
• A comic book featuring Superman for the first time, Action Comics #1, recently sold at auction for $317,200.00. It sold at ComicConnect.
• LABaseballTV walks around Camelback ranch.

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• Narz interviews Sy Berger, the father of modern day Baseball cards.

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Blog Kiosk: 12/14/2008

Come On Manny... just put your signature on the dotted line.

• When I surf now I see a vast sea of Blue. At the start there was only a few blogs, but now the voices are many. Here are a couple more to help you through the Winter malaise. Check out the Fiendish Observational Comedian and Reflections of Blue.
• Big League Stew show the other side of the Baseball Winter Meetings- the trade show. These puppets are both scary and cool at the same time.
• Billy Ripken finally speaks about his infamous Fleer obscenity card from 1989.

  "After the season was over, in early January, I got a call from our PR guy Rick Vaughn. He said, 'Billy, we have a problem.' And he told me what was written on the bat and I couldn't believe it. I went to a store and saw the card and it all came back to me. We were in Fenway Park and I had just taken my first round of BP. I threw my bat to the third base side and strolled around the bases. When I was coming back, right before I got up to hit again, I remember a guy tapping me on the shoulder asking if he could take my picture. Never once did I think about it. I posed for the shot and he took it.

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• This McFarlane statue/figurine is bad ass! Nolan Ryan has blood all over his shirt!
• Cards in the Attic shares his Cey autographs he got at a minor league ballgame last year. He shows 6 different cards, unfortunately, only one has him in a Dodgers uniform What's up with that?
• A hearty congratulations to Kings radio broadcaster Nick Nickson for being voted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Hat Tip: Inside the Kings:

  Nickson is in his 28th season with the Kings and in his 19th as the radio voice of the team.

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McFarlane Makes a Andruw Jones Statue

Master figurine maker Mike McFarlane is a step ahead of the game. He is set to release, as their 22nd MLB edition, a statue of our newest centerfielder Andruw Jones. Check out the pictures here. I have always been impressed with how realistic McFarlane's statues are. They're certainly better than the old Starting Lineups from the late 80's- early 90's.

They are also coming out with a new Nomar Statue. The facial expressions look so real.

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