Addendum: Please note the title is incorrect in the printed catalog.

Presented is a very substantial collection of forty-six original Hartland Plastics baseball statues, including a near-complete master set of eighteen different statues (out of twenty in the set). The statues are accompanied by two original boxes (Aaron and Killebrew). The Hartland Company's series of baseball statues, issued from 1958 to 1963, are the most sought-after sports personality figures ever made. They are so well crafted that the fans of each player can easily recognize their favorite by his stance or pose alone. Each statue was originally designed to retail for $1.98 to $2.50. In 1958 dollars that equates to about $20 to $25 today, so it understandable that most purchases of Hartlands were for special occasions, and most kids had no more than a few of them. There are numerous rarities in this set, as the later-issued figures such as Groat and Colavito were issued in far more modest numbers than the earlier figures. This collection consists of the following: Three Aaron, two Aparicio (one with a footplate glued on), three Banks, two Berra (both include the mask), two Colavito (both missing footplate), four Fox, Groat, Killebrew, four Mantle, two Maris (one with broken base and one with brim of cap broken off but included), six Mathews, two Mays, four Musial, four Ruth, Snider (bat is glued in hands), two Spahn, two Williams (footplates reglued on both), and Little Leaguer. The statues are extremely presentable overall. A number of statues display some minor wear, and in some cases glue repairs. Twenty-five bats are included, with some appearing to NOT be original from the Hartland company. The Killebrew box is in Good condition overall, while the Aaron box is missing the top lid. This is a tremendous collection of these attractive and popular figurines, all of which remain ideal for display. Total: 48 items (46 statues and two boxes). The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Opening Bid $1,500.