Another look at some old figs. PIC HEAVY!
Feb 5, 2016 17:51:34 GMT -5
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Post by Cyan on Feb 5, 2016 17:51:34 GMT -5
I'm a display only collector, which means because I don't take my figures out to have matches, I sometimes forget how great some of these figures really are. And, with many posts being made about some great recent figures, I thought it would be cool to look back on four older figures that don't get many posts, but are incredibly well made. So in the spirit of collecting, let's take another look at some old figures . . .
First up is the E15 Evan Bourne.
I wasn't a fan of Air Boom, and I had no intention of getting this figure. However, I am a fan of tag team wrestling, especially old school tag teams where it wasn't just two guys thrown together, but they were tag teams that functioned as one unit (Road Warriors, Bushwackers, Demolition, Rockers, etc . . .) Air Boom was an attempt at giving the tag team division some new life after many years of the tag titles not meaning so much. So WWE put Evan Bourne and Kofi together, and they decided to start dressing in the same colors and after some voting on WWE.com, they were named Air Boom.
There's some great detail on both sides of his trunks, as well as the front and back.
And, he looks great with E17 Kofi as Air Boom in their He-Man Battecat colors!
Next up is E8 William Regal
This has got to be one of my favorite figures in my collection. I've always been a fan of Regal, and thought this figure perfectly captures that villianous side of him.
Great face sculpt capturing his disgusted and not-too-pleased look. Also, it's hard to tell from the photo, but his lips are actually painted.
Nice smaller details in his tattoos.
The Legends, Ugandan Headhunter Kamala
I grew up watching wrestling in the 80's and have been collecting since the LJN line. My first Kamala figure was the LJN one and I always loved this character. He never won a title, but in the 80's (and through my childlike eyes) this big man always seemed like a legitimate threat. His Mattel figure is dead on.
An interesting and unique feature on this figure is his skirt, which is fabric and non removable.
A wonderful face sculpt capturing Kamala's confused look.
Last up is E15 R Truth
I'll tell you what's up . . . this is my favorite R Truth figure from my favorite run of him in the WWE. His feud with John Cena, and the creation of Lil' Jimmy.
Another incredible head sculpt from Mattel on this one.
The removable vest was a nice inclusion.
I hope you enjoyed this look back. Taking a moment to do this reminded me why I love collecting and this community so much. I'd love to know what some of your old favorites are.
First up is the E15 Evan Bourne.
I wasn't a fan of Air Boom, and I had no intention of getting this figure. However, I am a fan of tag team wrestling, especially old school tag teams where it wasn't just two guys thrown together, but they were tag teams that functioned as one unit (Road Warriors, Bushwackers, Demolition, Rockers, etc . . .) Air Boom was an attempt at giving the tag team division some new life after many years of the tag titles not meaning so much. So WWE put Evan Bourne and Kofi together, and they decided to start dressing in the same colors and after some voting on WWE.com, they were named Air Boom.
There's some great detail on both sides of his trunks, as well as the front and back.
And, he looks great with E17 Kofi as Air Boom in their He-Man Battecat colors!
Next up is E8 William Regal
This has got to be one of my favorite figures in my collection. I've always been a fan of Regal, and thought this figure perfectly captures that villianous side of him.
Great face sculpt capturing his disgusted and not-too-pleased look. Also, it's hard to tell from the photo, but his lips are actually painted.
Nice smaller details in his tattoos.
The Legends, Ugandan Headhunter Kamala
I grew up watching wrestling in the 80's and have been collecting since the LJN line. My first Kamala figure was the LJN one and I always loved this character. He never won a title, but in the 80's (and through my childlike eyes) this big man always seemed like a legitimate threat. His Mattel figure is dead on.
An interesting and unique feature on this figure is his skirt, which is fabric and non removable.
A wonderful face sculpt capturing Kamala's confused look.
Last up is E15 R Truth
I'll tell you what's up . . . this is my favorite R Truth figure from my favorite run of him in the WWE. His feud with John Cena, and the creation of Lil' Jimmy.
Another incredible head sculpt from Mattel on this one.
The removable vest was a nice inclusion.
I hope you enjoyed this look back. Taking a moment to do this reminded me why I love collecting and this community so much. I'd love to know what some of your old favorites are.
