Post by Micro on Jun 30, 2011 8:06:09 GMT -5
The only thing better than recieving new shipments of Elites is getting a fresh set of Legends figures! Actually, I got Series 6 a few weeks ago but was so busy with traveling and stuff that I didn't get to properly sit down and review this set. With the rumors of this possibly being the last set of Legends (SDCC can't come soon enough with the official word from Mattel!), I felt it was a good time to share my thoughts on these new figures.
Let's start with the Modern Day Warrior...
Kerry Von Erich
I'll be honest, the Von Erichs are the first Legends that I didn't fully recognize. I've heard about their family's tragic history and the famous Von Erich Claw but never saw their matches before. They represent the Silver Age of WCCW, NWA, AWA and the regional promotions before WWF went national.
Kerry is a blast from the past and Mattel did a good job in capturing the old school spirit of the Modern Day Warrior. He may look plain to some but these were the days when wrestlers wore more traditional and less flashy attires. His robe is almost elegant in its simplicity and still looks great.
Underneath, Kerry Von Erich is wearing plain white wrestling gear with black knee pads. The headsculpt is very well done and I like the vintage feel of his long hairstyle.
A nice touch is that Kerry's hand is specially made to have his family's infamous finisher, the Von Erich Claw! Forget the Mandible Claw or the Vice Grip, this is old-school submission wrestling at its best.
Overall, Kerry Von Erich is a good figure, a throwback to the rich history of professional wrestling!
Next up is the 2nd Von Erich of this set. The Golden Warrior...
Kevin Von Erich
Kevin Von Erich is another example of Mattel capturing the look and feel of old-school wrestling. His simple Lone Star entrance jacket with hood is a nice reminder that we're dealing with one of Texas' favorite sons.
Aside from the Von Erich Claw hand, Kevin also comes with another one of his signature features in the ring: Bare feet! Hopefully, Mattel decides to also use this for a more iconic version of Superfly Jimmy Snuka because the feet sculpt looks good.
Just like Kerry, Kevin Von Erich looks like he was taken out of the pages of wrestling history with his vintage attire and hairstyle.
Next up, coming from Parts Unknown...
Ultimate Warrior
This is Mattel's 3rd Warrior figure, the 2nd in the Legends line, but this isn't just a regular repaint. This time, the Ultimate Warrior comes with a brand new headscan. To me, it's a great improvement over his original, neutral one. The new scan is a shouting one that really captures the Warrior's intensity.
The colors and details of his ring attire is very well done. It's more colorful and dynamic than his previous Legends release.
The only accessory that he comes with is the World Title Belt. This particular belt has sparked some controversy because it never existed; Mattel mixed up the yellow IC title with the black Eagle belt! Another big topic of debate has been the dull finish of this belt. Personally, I don't mind it so much. It's a cool, unique belt that will never be done like this again and it's awesome that Mattel took the time to make the classic Eagle design. They've already stated that a more authentic World Title Eagle belt will be made in the future, so I look forward to that!
Overall, despite the inaccuracies of the belt, this Ultimate Warrior is an awesome figure and possibly the most definative version of him to date. The DM version is also amazing but I felt that the new, intense headscan best represent Warrior as I remember him and makes this figure shine!
Now it's time to look again at a warrior of the past...
Texas Tornado
At first, I was a bit confused and skeptical about Mattel including another Kerry Von Erich into this lineup. It's the first time two versions of the same wrestler are put in the same series. This isn't a variant but a separate figure and, IMO, one of the best in this set!
This time, Kerry's attire is a lot more colorful and detailed than the other version. I especially liked his ring entrance jacket. It's simple but beautifully detailed, right down to the classic-looking stitched "KERRY" on the back.
Again, the headsculpt is the same as before and the signature Von Erich Claw hand is still there too. If you only get one version of Kerry, I recommend this one. It has a very cool, classic look and I appreciate Mattel for bringing the Von Erichs to our collections. They are one of the great wrestling families and it's nice to see the spotlight shine once again on this era of professional wrestling!
Well, I saved the best for last, it's time to look at Latino Heat...
Eddie Guerrero
This was the figure I was anticipating the most and Mattel delivered. Seeing this figure reminded me of how much I miss the late, great Eddie Guerrero. Now, we get a perfect likeness of him in his colorful orange attire. I feel his black, flames attire is a more iconic look but I also like it when colors make a figure stand out.
The headscan is really nice with one of Eddie's silly smirks. He could be an intense heel but I like to remember Eddie Guerrero as a fun-loving performer and this look is a perfect representation of that.
Eddie's only accessory is another new belt from Mattel, the Undisputed Title! Again, like Ultimate Warrior's belt, this one has caused a lot of debate here. Unlike previous shiny Mattel belts, the Undisputed Title was made with a duller metallic look. It's also been said that the scale is smaller than it should be. Personally, I think this belt looks nice. The size of the belt looks fine to me and it's not so out of proportion like the US Title was. The dull metallic finish isn't so bad and I feel that it still has a nice shine to it. My only complaint is that the word "Champion" isn't fully painted but it looks like all of them turned out that way.
Still, Eddie is my favorite figure from this series and a must-have! He will always be remembered and I'm proud to have him in my collection. RIP, Eddie Guerrero, and Viva La Raza!
Let's start with the Modern Day Warrior...
Kerry Von Erich
I'll be honest, the Von Erichs are the first Legends that I didn't fully recognize. I've heard about their family's tragic history and the famous Von Erich Claw but never saw their matches before. They represent the Silver Age of WCCW, NWA, AWA and the regional promotions before WWF went national.
Kerry is a blast from the past and Mattel did a good job in capturing the old school spirit of the Modern Day Warrior. He may look plain to some but these were the days when wrestlers wore more traditional and less flashy attires. His robe is almost elegant in its simplicity and still looks great.
Underneath, Kerry Von Erich is wearing plain white wrestling gear with black knee pads. The headsculpt is very well done and I like the vintage feel of his long hairstyle.
A nice touch is that Kerry's hand is specially made to have his family's infamous finisher, the Von Erich Claw! Forget the Mandible Claw or the Vice Grip, this is old-school submission wrestling at its best.
Overall, Kerry Von Erich is a good figure, a throwback to the rich history of professional wrestling!
Next up is the 2nd Von Erich of this set. The Golden Warrior...
Kevin Von Erich
Kevin Von Erich is another example of Mattel capturing the look and feel of old-school wrestling. His simple Lone Star entrance jacket with hood is a nice reminder that we're dealing with one of Texas' favorite sons.
Aside from the Von Erich Claw hand, Kevin also comes with another one of his signature features in the ring: Bare feet! Hopefully, Mattel decides to also use this for a more iconic version of Superfly Jimmy Snuka because the feet sculpt looks good.
Just like Kerry, Kevin Von Erich looks like he was taken out of the pages of wrestling history with his vintage attire and hairstyle.
Next up, coming from Parts Unknown...
Ultimate Warrior
This is Mattel's 3rd Warrior figure, the 2nd in the Legends line, but this isn't just a regular repaint. This time, the Ultimate Warrior comes with a brand new headscan. To me, it's a great improvement over his original, neutral one. The new scan is a shouting one that really captures the Warrior's intensity.
The colors and details of his ring attire is very well done. It's more colorful and dynamic than his previous Legends release.
The only accessory that he comes with is the World Title Belt. This particular belt has sparked some controversy because it never existed; Mattel mixed up the yellow IC title with the black Eagle belt! Another big topic of debate has been the dull finish of this belt. Personally, I don't mind it so much. It's a cool, unique belt that will never be done like this again and it's awesome that Mattel took the time to make the classic Eagle design. They've already stated that a more authentic World Title Eagle belt will be made in the future, so I look forward to that!
Overall, despite the inaccuracies of the belt, this Ultimate Warrior is an awesome figure and possibly the most definative version of him to date. The DM version is also amazing but I felt that the new, intense headscan best represent Warrior as I remember him and makes this figure shine!
Now it's time to look again at a warrior of the past...
Texas Tornado
At first, I was a bit confused and skeptical about Mattel including another Kerry Von Erich into this lineup. It's the first time two versions of the same wrestler are put in the same series. This isn't a variant but a separate figure and, IMO, one of the best in this set!
This time, Kerry's attire is a lot more colorful and detailed than the other version. I especially liked his ring entrance jacket. It's simple but beautifully detailed, right down to the classic-looking stitched "KERRY" on the back.
Again, the headsculpt is the same as before and the signature Von Erich Claw hand is still there too. If you only get one version of Kerry, I recommend this one. It has a very cool, classic look and I appreciate Mattel for bringing the Von Erichs to our collections. They are one of the great wrestling families and it's nice to see the spotlight shine once again on this era of professional wrestling!
Well, I saved the best for last, it's time to look at Latino Heat...
Eddie Guerrero
This was the figure I was anticipating the most and Mattel delivered. Seeing this figure reminded me of how much I miss the late, great Eddie Guerrero. Now, we get a perfect likeness of him in his colorful orange attire. I feel his black, flames attire is a more iconic look but I also like it when colors make a figure stand out.
The headscan is really nice with one of Eddie's silly smirks. He could be an intense heel but I like to remember Eddie Guerrero as a fun-loving performer and this look is a perfect representation of that.
Eddie's only accessory is another new belt from Mattel, the Undisputed Title! Again, like Ultimate Warrior's belt, this one has caused a lot of debate here. Unlike previous shiny Mattel belts, the Undisputed Title was made with a duller metallic look. It's also been said that the scale is smaller than it should be. Personally, I think this belt looks nice. The size of the belt looks fine to me and it's not so out of proportion like the US Title was. The dull metallic finish isn't so bad and I feel that it still has a nice shine to it. My only complaint is that the word "Champion" isn't fully painted but it looks like all of them turned out that way.
Still, Eddie is my favorite figure from this series and a must-have! He will always be remembered and I'm proud to have him in my collection. RIP, Eddie Guerrero, and Viva La Raza!
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