Target is another store that’s getting into the exclusives, they’ve had a few sub series, the decade cars in 2018 and 2019, and before that there were throwback cars for 2016 and 2017. Starting in 2017, Target and Mattel rolled out the red edition series. The Red Edition Series consists of 12 red and white,…
The Jakks Pacific WWE Classic Superstars series is legendary for many reasons. It introduced an official line dedicated to legenday talents for the first time. By the time it was finished, almost all major names from the history of wrestling had been covered, and it is remembered fondly, despite some severe parts choices in some…
Starting with Elite Series 63, Mattel began including Chase Figures into the main Elite lines. The main rule of thumb: The parts cannot be changed, just deco. Usually they would be current roster talent but occasionally they would be Legends/Flashback figures. This practice of including Chase Figures into the waves continued into the Target Exclusive…
Mattel’s SDCC 2025 WWE reveals showcased the newest additions to the Elite Collection, including figures tied to the ongoing Monday Night War series and long-awaited Legends debuts.
The Jakks Pacific WWE Classic Two Packs were exclusive to Toys R Us, starting in 2004, as a compliment to the Classic Superstars line. I remember finding these and being floored at Series 1 (Hart Foundation, Legion of Doom, and Rockers), and had to have all of them. At 19.99, they were a great deal…
It has been an exciting time to be a collector of the WWE Mattel wrestling figures line. With the arrival of San Diego Comic Con, there has been anticipation of new reveals and preorders for upcoming figures. However, this process has been a disaster so far. Preorders delayed, confusion, cats and dogs living together, mass…
Collecting Hot Wheels Treasure Hunts has changed. Typically the regular Hunts were one per case, and were not highly sought after. This has been the case since 2013 when the hidden Super Treasure Hunt was introduced. Some collectors picked up “regulars” and others left them behind. In 2025, they’ve become as sought after as Zamacs,…
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Jakks Pacific revolutionized wrestling action figures with their Classic Superstars line, bringing legendary wrestlers to toy shelves like never before. But while the line began with innovation and excitement, it ended on a disappointing note, leaving fans with mixed memories of a truly game-changing era.
The Box the figures came in. I’m keeping this one for display purposes. Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, Jimmy Hart…and Nikolai Volkoff. My thoughts: – I don’t mind the painted singlets on Bret and Jim, but Mattel should look into creating a new mold for that for future retros. – Nikolai should…
Previously, I made a post about the Legends I want to see made. This time, I want to fill some holes in the line specific to certain events and times in the WWF or wrestling history. To keep it concise, I will only go through the end of 1992. Honorable mentions: Bad News Brown, Ronnie…