The McFarlane Toys road gang returns to The National Sports Collector's Convention. This year, the 26th annual convention is in Chicago, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from Wednesday, July 27 through Sunday, July 31.

We'll have an exclusive National action figure for sale: Nomar Garciaparra, Chicago Cubs SS, No. 5. This limited-edition McFarlane's Sports Picks Major League Baseball action figure features Nomar in his Cubs alternate road blue jersey.

For more info on the National event, click here (http://www.thenationalconvention.com/about.shtml)

Nomar's National figure will sell for $15 each. We're not expecting to impose purchase limits on the Garciaparra figures unless early demand necessitates it. The McFarlane Toys crew will be at booth #727. We'll look forward to seeing our fans in Chicago later this summer! In the meantime, enjoy the photography.

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