The BCA Line

Early Corporation Triple H custom and Chyna


2000 Brothers of Destruction

Rusty you need to make a Chyna like the one I did. Really makes her better. Over all looking good!

Yeah, I started with Series 1 Hasbros and Galoobs when I was very young, and I feel the same way. BCAs were far from the most durable, but you could do a lot more with them than their predecessors. They were a great size for a kid's hands. Not too big, not too small. The soft rubbery limbs were different than most other action figure lines I played with as a kid, so naturally, that made them stand out. They were poseable, albeit in a clumsy way. When I think of BCAs, I'm reminded of what it was like to grow up during the Attitude Era. The world felt so new with so many possibilities. It's all a bit hokey-sounding, but that's what that period means to me. Had I been a couple of years older when BCAs were introduced, maybe I would have felt differently. I certainly don't fault anyone for not liking them or for being dissatisfied with Jakks figures at any point.

BoneCrunchingCustoms

I love that RA Faarooq head! The skin tone looks perfect. Acolytes getting the BCA figures they so richly deserved.

Thanks for all the tips about decals. I don't have anything in mind, but I love knowing that those options are available to me.

You're making me want another Elite or an Ultimate Edition Ken Shamrock with those alternate heads lol.

Faarooq legs for DDP makes all the sense in the world. Do whatever you have to do. It doesn't look bad. As long as the legs move well, that's all that matters.

Sorry to hear about Twitter! I hope you're able to share your work again as soon as possible. I miss seeing your customs come across my feed.

Mideon is a must-do. Are there any decals out there for him? lol

Love that Triple H head swap. The bleach blonde hair look on that Deadly Games figure irritates me for some reason.

BOD Kane's arms are a MASSIVE improvement. That's all it would really take to turn Backlash Kane from a joke (in my opinion) to an instant classic.

HBK looks so good. The painted lips and teeth almost bring that figure to life. When it comes to choosing the right parts for the job, it doesn't get much better than that.


Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope some good luck comes your way. Which BCAs are you thinking of getting?


The Reference Picture/Print-Out Requests board may be a good place to look: forum.wrestlingfigs.com/board/30/reference-picture-print-out-requests

I think it was you I was chatting with elsewhere about this the other day, but that would be the final nail in the coffin for my collection of figures that, growing up in the AFR days, I basically had to assume existed because I never set my teenaged eyes on them. I've done well to amass almost the full list of figures I'd only seen online, but I've kinda written off the two pack as a pipe dream.

That being said - I'll never not love this story. Growing up, my friend Steve had the Hart Family Feud 2 pack. Other than at his house, I never, ever saw that set in person. Last summer, digging through the same bin of beat to hell loose figures I'd dug through a thousand times before at a local flea market, I plucked an Owen out of the depths, and nearly collapsed when I saw the cast on his arm. Bought it then and there for a whole $3, took it home, cleaned it the best I could, and went to bed that night comfortable in the fact that at least I had that. Fast forward six months, and I'm at a local wheeler/dealer who I don't like buying from because he cleans out local stores and basically eBays in person for his own gain, but he's got a good stream of loose stuff coming in at a decent tick. I've got an OSFTM Sabu and RA Bischoff in hand, looking for a third to make my 3 for $10 deal for the day, and there it is - Bret Hart in all pink! Almost fifty miles apart in a completely different state, I found the match. That's sort of what I love about the chase for these old BCAs. I've set a rule for myself, to never pay more than $20. To date, I haven't exceeded $15 per, and I've been able to lock down the following:

Superstars Series 1 Razor Ramon (loose)
Superstars Series 1 Diesel (loose)
Superstars Series 1 Diesel (MOC)
Family Feud Bret Hart (Loose)
Family Feud Owen Hart (Loose)
Survivor Series Box Set Ultimate Warrior - Green(loose)
DTA Series 2 Blue Blazer (MOC to open)
DTA Series 2 Blue Blazer (MOC to keep)
KB Limited Edition Yokozuna - White (Loose)

If I can get a red Yokozuna and that two pack, I'll have amassed everything that eluded me as a kid (that I wanted).

Well it’s about that time where I go through this thread (and eBay)and take a trip down memory lane haha. Would like to pose a question; Is there anything in particular you’d consider a glaring omission from the line?

One I have is probably something only I’d say but since I’m such a weirdo here’s mine. Besides Series 4, there was no ring gear Austin in the main Superstars line. I bought Series 4 on eBay earlier this year and kept in MOC. So much nostalgia towards that figure, since it was the first Austin. But it’s honestly not a great figure haha. He was/is my favorite so I honestly probably had every Austin they made. But the lack of a true and accurate ring gear version in the main line feels wrong. I can’t remember every one I had but the one in 2 tuff with the Rock and the Signature Series one seem like the most accurate, as far as boots and knee brace go.

And that’s just my little rant about Steve Austin in the BCA line. Now I’m probably gonna go buy the Signature Series 1 on eBay and display it loose

Stomp crush is better. No forehead tattoo and no nose ring

That's a good one. I'd also say that The Rock not having a true Survivor Series '98 figure in the BCA line was criminal (Sunday Night Heat Series was close, but not accurate enough). Undertaker with his Ministry gear is another glaring omission. Bret in all black. Shawn in black tights. So many to list, but those are the ones that bother me most.

BoneCrunchingCustoms

Hmm...I might have to see what I can do about Mideon. That's a figure I've always wanted, and it shouldn't be that hard to make happen (Taker head + Road Dogg body + decals).

Dustin Young a.k.a. therealworldchampion has a great YouTube channel. I'm so glad that he frequents the boards because his videos are some of the most informative that I've come across.

I love that Crush! If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have completely forgotten about the sleeves. I think I might actually like Skull better with the flat black color jeans. I'm a believer in teams wearing matching attire as much as possible.

I agree that Benoit with repainted teeth and added stubble is an improvement. Somehow, it brings out more in his eyes. Very expressive.

Double J is perfectly executed. Owen's legs are definitely better for him, and with all of those part upgrades, it just makes me despise the Jakks version even more lol.

Great choice! I like that R3 Jericho head the more I see it. I'm turning the corner on Pillman's torso, too. It must be those decals that sell me on the complete look.

I always thought Signature Series 4 Edge could pass for a BCA Jericho, but those HHH parts would never look right for him (or Edge, for that matter). Backlash Series 4 Edge with Patriot parts is a good smaller mold for someone not looking to crack torsos, but there's still no substitute for DOA arms and Shamrock legs. Those are perfect for Jericho.

That was great! I totally agree on the BCA line having the best playability. Cool comparison!