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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 0:55:00 GMT -5
After being extremely picky about what figures to display, I finally acquired the last 2 figures ( I think...) Keiji Mutoh (1 of 3 Triple Crown Champion variations)Mutoh is one of the main inspirations in my artistic life, as he's a constant innovator and re-imagines his look, I haven't gotten to the opportunity to see him wrestle, might never with his retirement creeping closer, but I did get to briefly meet him while I was in Japan, tracking down this figure was my main get. Being a huge All Japan fan in the early 2000s, Mutoh jumping over to All Japan from New Japan and winning the Triple Crown Championship was extremely shocking, but quickly became the sole reason why I looked New Japan up and watched his earlier matches, from the orange tights to the Natural Born Master and learning of his alter ego, The Great Muta. This figure is loosely based on his " Sir Promenade"/Bathing Ape" attire. has a lot attention to detail on the tights and on the soft rubber coat. Acquiring the All Japan Triple Crown Championship belts on their own was quite the task, not to mention pricey ( so that leaves out my idea to replicate this Mutoh pic) the belts are extremely detailed and fit the figure perfectly.  Mitsuharu Misawa (Pro-Wrestling NOAH Destiny Tokyo Dome Special Edition figure, double pack with Toshiaki Kawada)
Sold during NOAH's 2005 Destiny show, the attire and robe on this figure is decked out in glitter with big yellow MISAWA letters on the back of the robe. Everything is painted as it should be and the figure resembles Misawa during NOAH's peak. However, the torso is molded with the robe, so adding a belt wasn't easy, hence the belt sitting a bit low angle. Sadly, I will never get the chance to see Misawa wrestle or in person, he's the sole reason why I got into Puroresu. Added the GHC Heavyweight Championship belt to resemble his memorial picture. The Japanese figures are a few inches smaller than other lines, but look awesome none the less. I might be looking into getting a NBM era Keiji Mutoh, Masahiro Chono, Jushin Thunder Liger, Hayabusa and variations of Muta, but I should get a place to display them on first...  |
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Post by bootan on Feb 5, 2019 1:39:29 GMT -5
nice. display looks good
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Post by marklud on Feb 5, 2019 2:21:23 GMT -5
Very cool! I've only got a couple of Japanese figs (Liger, Kojima, Tenzan, and the newer/different-style Okada) but I've been getting the itch to get some of the main guys from that era. Didn't know there was a Misawa with the glitter like that! I'm definitely getting one of him with the jacket sometime. I really want a Kawada fig so that may work out, lol.
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Post by Ruby Fusion on Feb 5, 2019 4:08:01 GMT -5
Very cool! I've only got a couple of Japanese figs (Liger, Kojima, Tenzan, and the newer/different-style Okada) but I've been getting the itch to get some of the main guys from that era. Didn't know there was a Misawa with the glitter like that! I'm definitely getting one of him with the jacket sometime. I really want a Kawada fig so that may work out, lol. Misawa with glitter is from the 2-pack with Kawada for Pro Wrestling NOAH event Destiny 2005 (5th anniversary, 2005-07-18). |
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Post by marklud on Feb 5, 2019 4:54:56 GMT -5
Very cool! I've only got a couple of Japanese figs (Liger, Kojima, Tenzan, and the newer/different-style Okada) but I've been getting the itch to get some of the main guys from that era. Didn't know there was a Misawa with the glitter like that! I'm definitely getting one of him with the jacket sometime. I really want a Kawada fig so that may work out, lol. Misawa with glitter is from the 2-pack with Kawada for Pro Wrestling NOAH event Destiny 2005 (5th anniversary, 2005-07-18). Yup! May end up being really convenient for me.  |
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Post by romanthenewyorker on Feb 5, 2019 10:14:14 GMT -5
I just recently added these Same figures to my collection!
This Mutoh is my favorite & it was hella expensive but worth every penny
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Post by Boon on Feb 5, 2019 17:50:26 GMT -5
only thing missing is a Virgil figure.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 19:28:40 GMT -5
Thanks! Just need an actual place to display them at, lol. Very cool! I've only got a couple of Japanese figs (Liger, Kojima, Tenzan, and the newer/different-style Okada) but I've been getting the itch to get some of the main guys from that era. Didn't know there was a Misawa with the glitter like that! I'm definitely getting one of him with the jacket sometime. I really want a Kawada fig so that may work out, lol. There's 3 other entrance robed Mitsuharu Misawa variants that come with either the GHC Tag Team title (2 pack with Yoshinari Ogawa), GHC Heavyweight title or no title.    Very cool! I've only got a couple of Japanese figs (Liger, Kojima, Tenzan, and the newer/different-style Okada) but I've been getting the itch to get some of the main guys from that era. Didn't know there was a Misawa with the glitter like that! I'm definitely getting one of him with the jacket sometime. I really want a Kawada fig so that may work out, lol. Misawa with glitter is from the 2-pack with Kawada for Pro Wrestling NOAH event Destiny 2005 (5th anniversary, 2005-07-18). Yes, great set!  I just recently added these Same figures to my collection! This Mutoh is my favorite & it was hella expensive but worth every penny Agreed, resembles the All Star Pro-Wrestling II cover quite well. only thing missing is a Virgil figure. I don't have that kind of f*ck money! |
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Post by PVA on Feb 6, 2019 6:24:27 GMT -5
My fav Mutoh figure as well.
Awesome display and additions.
What stands did you use?
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Post by Clique on Feb 6, 2019 20:09:48 GMT -5
Love that Muto, good stuff man
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 22:38:33 GMT -5
My fav Mutoh figure as well. Awesome display and additions. What stands did you use? Using the clear Ringside Collectibles stands. Love that Muto, good stuff man Thanks! |
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Post by mcfclee on Feb 7, 2019 4:19:25 GMT -5
I have been eyeing off a liger on eBay but I wish it was a tad taller.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 20:42:34 GMT -5
Got a few more, but might not keep them all. The scaling is a bit off with different variations as well.  |
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Post by PVA on Feb 21, 2019 13:29:34 GMT -5
Got a few more, but might not keep them all. The scaling is a bit off with different variations as well. Good pickup & tastes! I have all 3 of those ligers (missing the white one) but the DX one is my favorite. The figure that really got me into getting a few charapros. Unfortunately doesn’t stand great on its own. The Red Muta is awesome I also like the black one with the removable mask and cobra? snake? On his shoulder. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2019 23:39:43 GMT -5
Got a few more, but might not keep them all. The scaling is a bit off with different variations as well. Good pickup & tastes! I have all 3 of those ligers (missing the white one) but the DX one is my favorite. The figure that really got me into getting a few charapros. Unfortunately doesn’t stand great on its own. The Red Muta is awesome I also like the black one with the removable mask and cobra? snake? On his shoulder. I was only looking for the Liger with a cape (which now has the GHC Jr. Heavyweight title I got at Toudoukan for ¥10!) but lucked out with all 3. Same! Might end up getting a Muta with entrance attire, but will do for now. |
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Post by snowjorden on Feb 25, 2019 13:21:33 GMT -5
How to these compare in scale compared to Hasbros? Taller? Are arms and legs longer/thicker? Any pics you could post?
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Post by PVA on Feb 26, 2019 7:03:58 GMT -5
How to these compare in scale compared to Hasbros? Taller? Are arms and legs longer/thicker? Any pics you could post? They are a little taller and more ‘realistic’ scale (arms are not as thick) then the Hasbros.  |
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