Early Jakks series compared to Mattel. LOTS OF PICS!
Mar 6, 2016 13:47:47 GMT -5
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Post by Cyan on Mar 6, 2016 13:47:47 GMT -5
For the complete LJN comparison thread click here: forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/314750/updated-complete-series-compared-mattel
For the complete Hasbro comparison thread click here: forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/315020/hasbro-series-compared-mattel-lots
Last year a had a lot of fun going back and comparing the original LJN figures to our current Mattel line. And then I did it again for Hasbro. So, I thought I'd unbox some of the first Jakks figures ever created and compare them to our current Mattels.
What I love about the collecting community is that it spans all age groups. I was kid when LJN started and some of you weren't even born when Jakks began. So, PLEASE don't let this thread devolve into a Jakks vs. Mattel argument. We've come a long way as collectors and each line has made their own wonderful impact on us.
The first six figures Jakks released were the Hitman, Razor Ramon, Diesel, The Undertaker, HBK, and Goldust. All were the same size and had limited articulation. And outside of a wig for Goldust, no accessories.
The best there is, the best there was,a nd the best there ever will be.
The bad guy. Amazing to think that when this figure was released before the nWo began, and the Monday Night Wars were just around the corner.
The second Diesel (or Kevin Nash) figure ever made. The first was a Bend-Ems by spam.
I thought this was such a cool figure when Jakks released it, and I love the Mattel version.
I loved this era of HBK. His look was colorful and he was arrogant. But his skills could back it up. And I highly recommend picking up the Jakks Sherri to go with your RSC exclusive HBK.
Every era of wrestling has had their flamboyant characters that pushed people's boundaries, and kept us guessing. We'll always remember the name of *deep breath . . .* Goldust.
The British Bulldogs were the reason I started watching wrestling. When Davey Boy broke out on his own, he was instantly one of my favorites. What's cool about his first Jakks figure is that the back of his arm tassels were made of real thread. I nice touch from Jakks.
I was never a fan of Sid, but he was an intimidating presence in the ring.
The first figure ever of Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Who would later go on to become "The Game" Triple H. Who would later become the COO of WWE. Who would have thought?
Galoob beat Jakks to the punch when they made the first Ron Simmons figure. But, Jakks gave us the first figure of Farroq, the leader of the Nation of Domination. Without which Rocky Maivia may have never become the Rock.
The first Jakks Ultimate Warrior. With the same cool thread detail in the armbands that the Bulldog has.
Another first. The first Mankind figure ever made. You can't see it in the photo, but Jakks actually gave him the arm scars on his left arm, and they were raised up, not just painted.
It's time . . . it's time . . . it's Vader time!
I still love my original Jakks LOD figures. The iconic face paint and shoulder pads never gets old to me. Mattel has done a great job with them as well.
Another first time figure. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. When this figure was released Austin was just starting his rise to the become of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
After going through this, I can see why Mattel makes it clear when a wrestler is the "first time in the line". You never know who will become the next big thing.
I hope you enjoyed this trip down memory lane. I never collected much Jakks after the first handful of series. After these figures I took break until Mattel. If you liked this, I encourage you to scroll back to the top and click on the links to my other two threads comparing the entire LJN and Hasbro lines to Mattel.
For the complete Hasbro comparison thread click here: forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/315020/hasbro-series-compared-mattel-lots
Last year a had a lot of fun going back and comparing the original LJN figures to our current Mattel line. And then I did it again for Hasbro. So, I thought I'd unbox some of the first Jakks figures ever created and compare them to our current Mattels.
What I love about the collecting community is that it spans all age groups. I was kid when LJN started and some of you weren't even born when Jakks began. So, PLEASE don't let this thread devolve into a Jakks vs. Mattel argument. We've come a long way as collectors and each line has made their own wonderful impact on us.
The first six figures Jakks released were the Hitman, Razor Ramon, Diesel, The Undertaker, HBK, and Goldust. All were the same size and had limited articulation. And outside of a wig for Goldust, no accessories.
The best there is, the best there was,a nd the best there ever will be.
The bad guy. Amazing to think that when this figure was released before the nWo began, and the Monday Night Wars were just around the corner.
The second Diesel (or Kevin Nash) figure ever made. The first was a Bend-Ems by spam.
I thought this was such a cool figure when Jakks released it, and I love the Mattel version.
I loved this era of HBK. His look was colorful and he was arrogant. But his skills could back it up. And I highly recommend picking up the Jakks Sherri to go with your RSC exclusive HBK.
Every era of wrestling has had their flamboyant characters that pushed people's boundaries, and kept us guessing. We'll always remember the name of *deep breath . . .* Goldust.
The British Bulldogs were the reason I started watching wrestling. When Davey Boy broke out on his own, he was instantly one of my favorites. What's cool about his first Jakks figure is that the back of his arm tassels were made of real thread. I nice touch from Jakks.
I was never a fan of Sid, but he was an intimidating presence in the ring.
The first figure ever of Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Who would later go on to become "The Game" Triple H. Who would later become the COO of WWE. Who would have thought?
Galoob beat Jakks to the punch when they made the first Ron Simmons figure. But, Jakks gave us the first figure of Farroq, the leader of the Nation of Domination. Without which Rocky Maivia may have never become the Rock.
The first Jakks Ultimate Warrior. With the same cool thread detail in the armbands that the Bulldog has.
Another first. The first Mankind figure ever made. You can't see it in the photo, but Jakks actually gave him the arm scars on his left arm, and they were raised up, not just painted.
It's time . . . it's time . . . it's Vader time!
I still love my original Jakks LOD figures. The iconic face paint and shoulder pads never gets old to me. Mattel has done a great job with them as well.
Another first time figure. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. When this figure was released Austin was just starting his rise to the become of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
After going through this, I can see why Mattel makes it clear when a wrestler is the "first time in the line". You never know who will become the next big thing.
I hope you enjoyed this trip down memory lane. I never collected much Jakks after the first handful of series. After these figures I took break until Mattel. If you liked this, I encourage you to scroll back to the top and click on the links to my other two threads comparing the entire LJN and Hasbro lines to Mattel.
