McFarlane goes QB crazy with NFL series 20

McFarlane Toys has released the images of its 20th series of NFL SportsPicks figures and other than a pair of impact players’ debut releases — Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (above) and Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner — it’s a QB-heavy release comprised of players we’ve largely seen before.

Yes, the Fitzgerald appears to be a repaint of an event-specific limited edition Fitzy, but we’ve got a feeling more than a few collectors won’t mind when these arrive in September.

Here’s the rundown with photos (after the jump):

Tony Romo (third figure) — QB, Dallas Cowboys

Ben Roethlisberger (second figure) — QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Eli Manning (third figure) — QB, New York Giants

Philip Rivers — QB, San Diego Chargers

Michael Turner — RB, Atlanta Falcons

Larry Fitzgerald — WR, Arizona Cardinals

We’re sure the lineup will make many fans happy. (And, yes, McFarlane’s football lineups have been very collector-friendly in the past — Kevin Mawae, anyone?) But it’s always a bit discouraging to see so many repeat faces when there are so many players and teams in the NFL with fan bases.

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Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.