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If you're having trouble getting hold of a McFarlane's MLB Series 20 Action Figure, don't despair because you are not alone! Thousands of McFarlane's baseball fans will again be chasing after the first Series of the season as Toys R Us and McFarlane Toys join forces again to bring you another exclusive line of the McFarlane Sports Picks brand.

This is the third year that the two companies have released an exclusive Season "preview" line of MLB Action Figures and it is becoming somewhat of a tradition.

This years release is sure to please collectors and fans with six of the MLB's best players:

• Chase Utley
• Barry Zito
• Chien-Ming Wang
• Kevin Youkilis
• Gareth Sheffield
• Paul Konerko

Due Feb, 2008

In addition to this exclusive line-up of six figures in Series 20 Mcfarlane's have also announced that there will be two Exclusive Toys R Us 3-packs also featuring:

Boston Red Sox- Manny Ramirez( his second McFarlanes release), Jonathan Papelbon & J.D. Drew in the Red Sox alternate red jerseys.

New York Mets- David Wright, Carlos Delgado & Pedro Martinez ( his second Mcfarlane's figure) in the Mets alternate black jersey.

Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies:

An outstanding fielder with timely base stealing and a dangerous bat Chase Utley and Ryan Howard make a formidable team on the Phillies right side giving fans plenty of reasons to cheer. A two time All Star player he has delivered 100 RBI in his first two seasons.

Figure Stats

Painted in his pinstripe Phillies uniform Chase Utley cuts a fine figure measuring 4 inches to the top of his cap and is articulated at neck and elbows. Custom base is 6 ½ inches wide by 3 ¾ inches deep.

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Barry Zito, San Francisco Giants:

Cy Young Winner and a three time All Star player recently signed the largest pitcher's contract in baseball history with a seven year deal to join the San Francisco Giants.

Figure Stats

Barry Zito is 5 ½ inches to the top of his cap and is wearing his white San Fransisco Giants uniform and is articulated at neck, elbows and wrists. This figure is on a pitcher’s mound base measuring 7 inches wide by 3 inches deep.

Read more about Barry Zito

Chien-Ming Wang, New York Yankees:

After a very promising first season and equally as good second Wang is fast becoming a major force on the Yankees team and is a regular at the top of their rotation.

Figure Stats

Featured in his New York Yankees pinstripe uniform Chien-Ming Wang measures 7 inches to the top of his cap and he is articulated at neck and elbows and like Zito he comes on a pitcher’s mound base 6 ¾ inches wide by 3 inches deep.

Kevin Youkilis, Boston Red Sox:

With an excellent eye for hitting the ball and flexibility in defence Kevin has been moved around the Red Soxs line up for the last few years but he has now established himself as their starting first baseman. Dubbed "The Greek God of Walks" because he doesn't mind walking to first in order to set things for Ortiz and Ramirez who hit behind him.

Figure Stats

This Boston Red Sox star sports his teams white uniform and stands 6¼ inches to the top of his helmet. Kevin Youkilis is articulated at neck and wrists and he comes complete with bat and ball and a custom base which includes the home plate, and measures 4 ½ inches wide, 5 ½ inches deep.

Gareth Sheffield, Detroit Tigers:

After an amazing turnaround in the 2006 season and narrowly missing the World Series the Tigers decided to upgrade their offence and acquired Sheffield from the New York Yankees. Sheffield's formidable right handed bat excellent fielding abilities will give the Tigers a fiercer bite this season.

Figure Stats

Gary Sheffield is featured in the Detroit Tigers gray uniform and he measures 6 ½ inches to the top of his helmet and is articulated at neck and elbows. His custom base includes the home plate, and measures 5 ½ inches wide by 5 inches deep.

Paul Konerko, Chicago White Sox:

A highly regarded and respected prospect for the Dodgers his full potential was never really realized until he joined the Chicago White Sox and became a dynamic and exciting force in the game, rewarding the White Sox's faith in him. He dominated the 2005 season by delivery 15 RBI in their 15 playoff games leading to the World Series championships.

Figure Stats

Figure measures 5 ¾ inches at top of helmet. Articulated at neck and elbows. Custom base includes home plate, and measures5 ¾ inches wide by 5 inches deep.

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