These represent some of Jakks finest work on the Classic Superstars line, but they aren’t always on the top of people’s mind when they think of the Classics line. These are The Sleepers.
Dibiase was an awesome addition to the line in series 3. He comes with great accessories, and his parts selection is pretty accurate. In fact, Jakks’ Dibiase is closer to reality than Mattel’s Elites.
You can’t really find fault with this figure. It’s basically spot on.
Another flawless figure, the robe is well done, and his attire and parts work ahem, Wonderfully.
I recently called this Doink one of the best Classics in the entire line. Other than the unnecessary knee and elbow pads, which were easy to remove, this figure is perfect.
With all of the chaos around Harley’s Elite Flashback figure, and then rerelease in the Greatest Hits from Mattel, this figure is overlooked. It’s definitely one of the sleepers in the line, because other than an inaccurate crown, this figure is perfect.
Bigelow is another one of the best classics in the entire line, and there are no flaws here. Just a good, solid figure.
The same goes for Papa Shango, from the same wave as Bam Bam. Just a solid figure with great accessories, likeness and parts selections. Flawless.
Everything about Bigelow and Shango applies here. This figure is, Perfect.
One of the sleepers for sure is Greg The Hammer Valentine. Greg has a detailed robe, and his attire and parts are spot on. Not one of the most popular names in the line, but a great figure nonetheless.
More of The Sleepers
The 123 Kid has spot on parts choices, and a good attire. This one could have had some repaints.
The only thing about Rick that’s off is the red knee pads, but that was an easy fix. Otherwise the parts, attire, expression are all spot on.
One of the most under appreciated in the line, The Mountie from series 13 is a true sleeper. The only thing that would have made this better is a shock stick.
Martel is a great addition in his pink attire, even including a pink sweater. The only draw back here is the hair, which is his Strike Force era style.
Tully comes with a great robe, perfect parts choices and attire. He was overshadowed in his wave by Luger, Razor, Genius and others, but this is a solid figure.
Both of the Powers of Pain figures from series 16 are spot on. No critiques.
See above.
This is one of my personal favorites in the line. Lance Storm in his WCW attire was a great addition. The figure is a bit tall but the parts choices work.
King Haku was a great addition to the line. His crown is the wrong color, but otherwise he is spot on. Somehow when Jakks released him as Meng later, they made it worse with wrong skin tone.
One of the last “new” names for the Classic line, Dr. Death came out perfectly. All the important details are there, and the robe is a bonus. I remember looking hard for this one.
In conclusion
The Classic Superstars line has a lot of great figures, and these are some of my personal favorites and truly under appreciated parts of the line.
