# Hyper-Detailed Articulating Action Figures The Hasbro Starting Lineup Includes Eight NBA Players By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-starting-lineup References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/hasbro-starting-lineup-nba-superstars-six-inch-action-figures/) & [hasbropulse](https://hasbropulse.com/collections/starting-lineup)  The [Hasbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starting-lineup) Starting Lineup action figures are a new line of collectible toys for avid fans and collectors alike to pick up as a hyper-detailed take on some of the most popular stars of the [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-collection). The action figures stand six-inches in height and feature articulation points across the entire body to let them be positioned into a range of orientations. This will allow fans to position them for taking shots and more to give them a life-like appearance on a shelf. The Hasbro Starting Lineup action figures are created using photoreal technology to perfectly capture the realistic details of each of the players. Set to launch December 19 for $49.99 each, the action figures each come with their own trading card and a matching digital [Panini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-prizm-nba-2nd-edition-board-game) NFT. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hyper-detailed Action Figures:** Expect to see more hyper-detailed action figures to be launched for other sports and pop culture icons to cater to collectors' needs. - **Photoreal Technology in Toy Industry:** Toy companies will increasingly explore the use of photoreal technology to create the winning formula in collectible toy designs. - **Digital Trading Cards and Nfts:** Digital trading cards and NFTs may be the next big thing in the collectible toy industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers should explore the potential of photoreal technology as a key feature in multi-purpose and collectible toys for enthusiasts. - **Sports Merchandise and Memorabilia:** There is a potential for collectors' craze to continuously grow as they seek hyper-detailed merchandise and memorabilia of their favorite sports stars. - **Cryptocurrency and Art Collecting:** Blockchain technology's disruptive impact in the art industry may extend to the collectible toy industry as seen with the introduction of digital trading cards and NFTs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Sports Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starting-lineup.md) - [Basketball Athlete-Honoring Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-collection.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Cartoon-Focused Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zord-ascension-project.md) - [Collectible Action Icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-2.md) - [Hero-Inspired Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jada-toys.md) - [Collectible Baseball Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostwrite-x-mlb-game-face.md) - [Anime-Themed Sports Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-x-nba.md)