Top 10 Friday... Play Ball!

From now on here at CollecTwins we'll be doing Top 10 Fridays... We'll highlight a theme, mention a couple of collectibles that relate to it somehow, and then do a "Top 10" list that's connected. It could be top 10 films, comic issues, figures, statues, books, characters - who knows? Not even us sometimes. That's the fun of it! These lists are simply our personal favorites and totally opinion based; so post any comments on what you think we missed, what we were crazy to put on the list in the first place, or simply your thoughts...

To honor Jackie Robinson who broke down huge walls on April 15th, 1947 when he stepped onto the field as a Brooklyn Dodger for the first time - and the fact we're headlong into the beginning of the baseball season; today's theme is, you guessed it, America's past time. And although there are PLENTY of baseball collectibles out there (signed bats and balls, cards, etc.) we are going to go outside the batter's box slightly with three collectibles...  and then on to the Top 10 - Top Baseball Movies!!

First, the collectibles...

McFarlane Toys Jackie Robinson figure (2006)

McFarlane Toys Jackie Robinson figure

We had to put something Jackie on the list, and McFarlane Toys is bar-none when it comes to figure design and production. They are always super detailed, with great poses and this figure is no different. It will run you about $50 on eBay right now.

Madballs Screamin' Meemie (1985)

Madballs Screamin' Meemie

We love Madballs. They represent a great time in our youth and were just a really fun, somewhat obscure, push-the-envelope gross toy line from the 80's. This is their crazy baseball, Screamin' Meemie...

Hardball GI Joe figure (1988)

Hardball G.I. Joe figure

GI Joe's ball player was released in 1988. He can be found carded (MOC for those in the know...) for around $80 or so on eBay.

Now, on to the

TOP 10 BASEBALL MOVIES

10. The Sandlot (1993)

"The Sandlot" (1983)

This 1960s-set coming-of-age charmer about a group of neighborhood friends and their beloved sandlot first introduced us to the now-commonplace phrase, "You're killing me, Smalls."

9. Bad News Bears (1976)

"The Bad News Bears" (1976)

Walter Mathau hits it out of the park as the ornery coach of a motley little league team.

8. 42 (2013)

"42" (2013)

Marvel's Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, stars in this period drama biopic about Jackie Robinson.

7. A League of Their Own (1992)

"A League of Their Own" (1992)

The baseball diamond is a girl's best friend in director Penny Marshall's uplifting comedy starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks and Madonna.

6. Bull Durham (1988)

"Bull Durham" (1988)

Minor league baseball players Kevin Costner and Tim Robbins tussle over temptress Susan Sarandon in this critically acclaimed romantic comedy.

5. Field of Dreams (1989)

"Field of Dreams" (1989)

Costner flexes his baseball muscles again in the Oscar-nominated drama about an Iowa farmer and his whispered obsession: "If you build it, he will come."

4. Moneyball (2011)

"Moneyball" (2011)

Brad Pitt plays Oakland Athletics' GM Billy Beane as he looks to build a winning team with analytics and a low-curve payroll. Pitt is backed by an exceptional cast that includes Jonah Hill, Robin Wright, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Chris Pratt.

3. Major League (1989) 

"Major League" (1989)

Cult-classic comedy brings together Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Wesley Snipes and others as a hodgepodge Cleveland Indians squad that exceeds expectations and defies its callous owner.

2. Eight Men Out (1988)

"Eight Men Out" (1988)

Period drama about the 1919 Chicago White Sox bribery scandal, with John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd and Charlie Sheen.

1. The Natural (1984) 

"The Natural" (1984)

Robert Redford is a mysterious and enchanting ball player with spectacular, sky-lighting skills. Robert Duvall, Glenn Close and Kim Basinger round out the cast.

See y'all next week! Good luck treasure hunting this weekend, and hopefully you'll also find yourselves watching a game (or a movie about a game!)