WWF FIGURE INSIDER
By John Barnett

(For the week of March 25, 2000)

NEWS: A new SmackDown! repaint assortment has hit stores this week. The four-figure set not only includes The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Undertaker, and The Big Show; but it also includes title belts, mics, and SmackDown! stands. The Rock is decked out in a sweet-looking Rock football jersey. Austin's figure is wearing a white baseball jersey with shorts, and it also includes a baseball cap. The Undertaker, for some reason, is in a football jersey with his logo on it. The Big Show, who mysteriously has blond hair, is a TTL Series 2 Big Show repainted in blue jeans and a white shirt. Undertaker and Big Show aren't anything special, and are probably only worth picking up if you're a big fan of either wrestler.

Check back later this week for MOC photographs of the brand new Grapple Gear Series 4: Die Cast accessories.  This brand new set of Jakks Accessories is a must-have. They are in stock RIGHT NOW!

I am always receiving a lot of e-mails asking where to purchase Jakks first ever set, Superstars Series 1. You can  actually pick up the entire set at Ringside Collectibles for only $200. That's all six figures, including Razor Ramon and Diesel, for $200!.  Razor and Diesel have sold for over $100 each. It is an incredible deal for any Jakks collector who doesn't have this set.

Complete sets of Superstars Series 8 are still only $21. That's six figures for only $21, which adds up to $3.50 per figure! That's right, you can get The Rock, Shane McMahon and more for only $3.50 each MOC! You will not find a better deal than that. At these prices, they won't be in stock much longer!

Final Results of last week's Poll: The voting for favorite Grapple Gear 4 set was probably the closest poll we've had. Crash & Burn beat out Parking Lot Pandemonium by a handfull of votes totaling 46% to 44%. Topp Dogg managed to get 10% of the votes.

RINGSIDE COLLECTIBLES POLL
What is your favorite Grapple Gear Series 4 Accessory Set?
  
CRASH 'N BURN

45%

  
PARKING LOT PANDAMONIUM

44%

  
TOP DOGG

11%

FIGURE INSIDER POLL:

RINGSIDE COLLECTIBLES POLL
Which WWF Superstar do you want to see Jakks produce a figure of?

Rikishi Phatu
Chris Benoit
Tazz
Kurt Angle
Linda McMahon



Results

INSIDER MAILBAG:
Every week your Figure Insider will answer the two best questions that I receive via e-mail.  So if you have a WWF-Figure related question that has been bugging you, simply e-mail me, your Figure Insider at: figureinsider@ringsidecollectibles.com. Make sure you include your Name and Town in the e-mail.

Bill from Philadelphia, PA writes:
With the making of the new figures like the Hardy Boyz, what music will play when they walk through the Titan Tron? Will Jakks make an upgrade chip so you have the new themes?


New figures such as the Hardy Boyz not included on the Titan Tron will activate the RAW theme on the Titan Tron. The newer figures will be compatible with accessories such as the SmackDown! playset and Trash Talkin' Stage. The Tron Ready playsets are not upgradeable.
solution to this.  Not only did their figures get the added articulation fans had been wanting, but they also got a great technologically-advanced toy to carry them into the 21st century.

Augie Pires from Danbury, CT writes:
Will Jakks be attempting any new female figures? Will Chyna and Ivory figures have different bodies?

Jakks is indeed attempting TTL females, and yes the molds wil be new. They have a Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley due out sometime soon, and they also showed a fantastic Ivory figure at Toy Fair. You can check out the Ivory figure in our Toy Fair coverage. She's in the case of Real Scan figures in the bottom right.

CLASSIC JAKKS FIGURE OF THE WEEK:


Shane McMahon

Superstar Series 8

Shane McMahon is currently in a bitter feud with his family for control of the WWF, and his Series 8 figure is the best example of a Shane McMahon figure to carry out this bitter feud with. He's decked out in a snazzy pin-striped suit, and he even has a mic. On top of all of that, you can get him for only $3.50 right here at Ringside Collectibles!

BRING IT TO ME JAKKS!: Is there a certain figure that you would like to see produced or an accessory you would like to see made?  Jakks has informed us that they would love to hear your ideas and suggestions for future products!  If you always wanted that Howard Finkel & Lillian Garcia 2-Pack to complete your collection or if you think that Jakks should come out with Prince Albert's back hair playset with real hair, all that you have to do is e-mail Jakks with your suggestion.  They just might use it!  All product suggestions sent to: bringit@ringsidecollectibles.com will be forwarded directly to Jakks Pacific.

FIGURE INSIDER TRIVIA:  This week's prize is a $10 Ringside Collectibles Gift Certificate.  The question is: In Special Edition Series 6 what color is the design on Jeff Jarrett's trunks?

If you think you know the answer, just send an e-mail to:
figureinsider@ringsidecollectibles.com with the subject "INSIDER CONTEST", in the e-mail you MUST include your answer along with your name and town.  Only one entry per person.  Multiple entries will be disqualified.  Your answer must be received by 11:59pm eastern time on March 30th. One winner will be chosen from all correct entries received. You can rest assured that personal information sent in for this contest will not be used for marketing purposes. It allows us to ensure that multiple entries are disqualified!
The winner of this contest will be announced on the Figure Insider page the weekend of March 30.

The Blue Blazer included a cape and wrench.  This week's winner is Chris15zap@aol.com. E-mail your address ASAP to receive your prize.

E-Mail me any questions, comments or suggestions you may have about this column at: figureinsider@ringsidecollectibles.com

The opinions of John Barnett are his, and not necessarily those of Ringside Collectibles, ringsidecollectibles.com, or it's staff.  We try our best to bring you the most accurate information possible however, neither Ringside Collectibles or John Barnett are responsible for any false or inaccurate information that may appear on this page.

Past Figure Insider Reports:


Mar. 18, #32
Mar. 5, #31
Feb. 27, #30
Feb. 19, #29
Toy Fair 7
Toy Fair 6
Toy Fair 5
Toy Fair 4
Toy Fair 3
Toy Fair 2
Toy Fair 1
Toy Fair
Feb. 5, #28
Jan. 30, #27
Jan. 22, #26
Jan. 15, #25
Jan. 8, #24
Jan. 1, #23
Dec. 26, #22
Dec. 19, #21
Dec. 10, #20
Dec. 1, #19
Nov. 19, #18
Nov. 13, #17
Nov. 5, #16
Oct. 30, #15
Oct. 22, #14
Oct. 18, #13
Oct. 11, #12
Oct. 2, #11
Sep. 25, #10
Sep. 19, #9
Sep. 11, #8
Sep. 5, #7
Aug. 27, #6
Aug. 20, #5

Aug. 14, #4
Aug. 7, #3
July 30, #2
July 26, #1

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