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…
2021 has been a very difficult year when it comes to collecting Hot Wheels. #15-11: A fantasy casting that was actually somewhat popular among newer collectors this year, but compared to what came after it, this one is the worst for 2021. Batmobiles have been Treasure Hunts before, and before then, and before that, and…
My main focus on Wrestling figure collecting right now are the Mattel Elite Legends and Flashbacks. I have skipped a few so it’s not a complete set, but I’m proud of the assortment I have put together so far. This is not my complete collection but the ones that are on display. I have a…
Welcome to 2020. It’s January, and this month has definitely exemplified how January is the worst time of the year for diecast collecting, wrestling figures, and the toy department in general. Bare shelves and pegs everywhere you turn, as the stores recover from the mania of Christmas time. January is inventory time, and department reset…
The Monday Night Wars elite line features collectible figures across multiple series, including notable wrestlers like Scott Hall, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Rey Mysterio Jr.
There are cornerstones of the Elite Legends line, and they have had multiple releases. Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Randy Savage, Razor Ramon, Ultimate Warrior, and Ric Flair all have had great Legends Attires represented, but here are a few that I feel are missing. Shawn Michaels -most of his missing looks are from…
For 2022 and possibly beyond, The Hot Wheels Target Retro Exclusive will be Ultra Hots. This follows previous Target exclusives Retros, Decades, and Flying Customs. The Ultra Hots are a throwback to the early 80s. All cars feature Spectraflame-style paintjobs, and are a tribute to the original Ultra Hots from 1984. Ultra Hots Wave 1 Checklist: 66 Ford…
Photo credit: figurerealm.com In 2003, Jakks started production of its most popular figure line, “Ruthless Aggression”. These were a basic figure, often packaged with an accessory and featured 15 points of articulation. These figures went on to become the style also featured in the “WWE Classic Superstars” line, showcasing the legends and alumni of WWE….
…And also the exclusives 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…
Starting in 2019, Mattel began releasing “Collector’s Edition” figures in the WWE Elite line. These figures are sometimes flashbacks/legends, sometimes a lesser known talent, sometimes a figure that could have easily held a main spot in the elite line. They are released with each elite wave, with the exclusive going back and forth between Walmart…