In the 1990s, the NBA (National Basketball Association) solidified its global popularity. The performance of the American national team at the 1992 Barcelona Games, in particular, was so overwhelmingly dominant that it's still talked about today. The "MAFEX Michael Jordan (1992 TEAM USA)" figure evokes the excitement and emotion of that era.

Barcelona in 1992 was electric.

With the participation of active NBA players now permitted, the US men's Olympic basketball team captured the world's attention. The roster, comprised of unparalleled stars like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls, Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz, Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers, Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks, and Charles Barkley of the Philadelphia 76ers, was truly a "Dream Team."

They overwhelmed all other teams, achieving the unprecedented feat of scoring over 100 points in every game, and ultimately won the gold medal by defeating Croatia 117-85 in the final. It can be said to be a historic tournament where America, staking its national pride, cemented the NBA's enduring popularity.

The "MAFEX Michael Jordan (1992 TEAM USA)" introduced here is the second action figure of Michael Jordan from MEDICOM TOY, following the "MAFEX Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)" scheduled for release in June 2020. Standing at approximately 170mm tall, this figure captures his 198cm frame with exceptional articulation, allowing for a complete recreation of his dazzling plays—a highly coveted item for fans.

The meticulously recreated head comes with two facial expressions, including a new sculpt of a "smiling" face. The team uniform, with its striking red and navy USA lettering, is rendered in fabric. Jordan, wearing the number "9"—chosen because international rules only allow numbers 4 through 15—seems ready to spring to life with his brilliant form. The official ball and basketball shoes are also faithfully reproduced as used in that tournament.

While numerous "Team USA" squads have been formed since that tournament, it's no exaggeration to say that this inaugural "Dream Team" was in a class of its own. Holding this Jordan figure, one can truly feel the weight of American basketball history.

Note: The sample shown is under supervision, and may differ slightly from the final product.

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