Of course, the critter’s popularity is now being monopolized by the Royals, who are selling Rally Mantis memorabilia at a steep price as the club is in the midst of an improbable wild-card chase.
For any Royals fans out there (or praying mantis lovers) who want to save some money, you can buy the mask from Archie McPhee & Co. for $27.50.
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If the defending World Series champions can find a way into the postseason and pull off the unthinkable repeat, Rally Mantis may find its way into Royals lore much like that of the Cardinals Rally Squirrel which was immortalized on their 2011 championship rings.
