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This year, popular toy maker Funko Pop is getting in on the action with their own 2018 lineup filled with the stars of the 2017 season.
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They revealed the lineup at the 2018 New York Toy Fair.
In total, the Funko Pop squad includes eighteen talented players, including Houston’s own 2nd baseman Jose Altuve.
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“Turn a double play and collect Robinson Cano, Jose Altuve, Anthony Rizzo, Francisco Lindor, Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Yadier Molina,” Funko Pop wrote in a press release. “Or throw some heat and add Clayton Kershaw, Chris Sale, Noah Syndergaard, Max Scherzer and many more to your collection!”
While it’s no surprise that Altuve stole a few hearts at Funko and earned himself a spot in the 2018 bobble-head lineup, it’s a little shocking that the championship Astros didn’t have more representation.
The Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, and Boston Red Sox are all represented twice.
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Altuve’s Funko Pop figure will go on sale in May.
Go Astros!
Altuve: "We really want to do it again." And much more from the 2017 AL MVP. pic.twitter.com/7WvqpXWRuB
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 19, 2018